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Frederick County School Board extends Superintendent’s contract The Frederick County School Board voted at its meeting on June 18 to extend the contract of Schools Superintendent Dr. David Sovine through June 30, 2017. Sovine became the Superintendent of Frederick County Public Schools on July 1, 2011, when he succeeded Patricia Taylor following her retirement.

School Board Chairman Stuart Wolk says, “Over the past two years, Dr. Sovine has proven himself to be an exceptional leader. He is a person of high integrity who values teamwork, transparency and two-way communication.

During his two years as Superintendent, he and his staff have done outstanding work addressing the School Board’s priorities including planning to implement full-day kindergarten in the fall of 2014, maintaining high academic goals for students, offering competitive salaries for all school employees, opening the new Transportation Center, designing and building a replacement Frederick County Middle School, and seeking property on which to build a fourth high school. In addition, he has built upon the school division’s excellent working relationship with the Frederick County Board of Supervisors as well as our state and federal legislators.

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Sovine says, “I’m very appreciative of the opportunity that I have to lead a school division that is student-focused and committed to continuous improvement. I’m looking forward to continuing my work with the teachers, administrators and support staff who make Frederick County Public Schools such an outstanding school division.

I’m fortunate to work with a School Board that is committed to putting students first and proactively working to improve our schools and instructional programs. Over the next several years, I’m looking forward to helping the Board achieve its goals while working with staff on a number of initiatives, such as balanced literacy and Read 180,

which are aimed at improving student achievement. In addition, I plan to continue working to increase online learning options. I’m also excited about the prospect of launching full-day kindergarten in the fall of 2014, opening a replacement Frederick County Middle School in the fall of 2016 and opening a fourth high school in 2017. Each of those projects will offer numerous benefits to both our students and community.”

Prior to becoming the Superintendent of Schools in Frederick County, Sovine served as the Executive Director of K-12 Curriculum and Secondary Education with Spotsylvania County Public Schools in Fredericksburg. He has also worked as a teacher at both the elementary and middle school levels, as an elementary school and high school assistant

Sherando High School Names New Girls’ Basketball Coach Sherando High School has named Mike Marsh its new girls’ basketball coach. Marsh has served the past three seasons as an assistant coach for Sherando’s girls’ varsity basketball team as well as the head coach of the junior varsity girls’ basketball team. He succeeds Kevin Reed who led the Lady Warriors for the past three seasons.

Sherando High School principal John Nelson says, “Coach Marsh has a great deal of experience as a coach and is very familiar with the girls involved with our basketball program. He plans to build upon the success the program has enjoyed the last few years and work to help each player develop as both an athlete and as a student.”

Marsh, who is an ISA instructor at Sherando, has coached a variety of sports during his career. In addition to coaching girls’ basketball the past three seasons at Sherando, Marsh has been an assistant coach with the varsity football team, the varsity softball team and the track team. He has also served as the head coach of Sherando’s junior varsity softball team. Marsh also gained extensive coaching experience at Musselman High School in Martinsburg, West Virginia, where he served as the head coach of the Musselman girls’ varsity basketball team from 2004-2010. While at Musselman, Marsh also served as an assistant coach with the varsity girls’ basketball team, the head coach of the freshman girls’ basketball team, an assistant football coach, and assistant baseball coach and an assistant track coach. Marsh has also coach at Keyser High School and Potomac State College in Keyser, West Virginia, and at Bruce High School in Westernport, Maryland.

Marsh says, “I’m looking forward to continuing my work with the girls’ basketball program at Sherando as the head coach. I’ve spent more than 20 years as a coach and enjoy the opportunity it provides to teach life lessons about a variety of things including teamwork, perseverance and the value of hard work. We have an outstanding group of student-athletes involved in our girls’ basketball program at Sherando and I can’t wait to start working with them in preparation for the 2013-14 season.”

principal, and as a middle school and high school principal.

Sovine holds a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education from West Virginia University Institute of Technology,

a Master of Education degree in administration from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Doctor of Education degree in administration and supervision from the University of Virginia.

Amanda Dixon named CVB scholarship recipient Amanda Dixon of Stephens City was named the 2013 Capon Valley Bank scholarship recipient at the awards ceremony held recently for graduating seniors at Sherando High School.

Dixon graduated an honors student with a 4.167 GPA and received numerous All-Academic Awards for volleyball and track. While at Sherando, she served as the class treasurer for three years and was an active member of the Interact Club, the Spanish Club, the Astronomy Club, the 4-H Club and the mentoring program. Miss Dixon will attend Radford University this fall. According to Brandon Foster, Capon Valley Bank’s Stephens City Branch Office Manager, the bank will present the annual scholarship award annually as a part of its participation in the Sherando Warrior Club program. Capon Valley Bank is located at 5511 South Main Street in Stephens City.

Millbrook Names New Girls’ Basketball Coach Millbrook High School has named Kevin Barr its new girls’ varsity basketball coach. Barr has served as an assistant coach for Millbrook’s girls’ basketball team for the past four years, including the three consecutive seasons when the Lady Pioneers went undefeated and won the Group AA state championship. He succeeds Debby Sanders who resigned in April.

Barr says, “I have enjoyed coaching at Millbrook over the past four years and am looking forward to assuming the role of head coach. I learned many things working as an assistant with Coach Sanders and plan to build upon the tradition of excellence the Millbrook girls’ basketball program has enjoyed.”

Millbrook High School principal Carrie Butler says, “Coach Barr has a great deal of coaching experience and has previously served as a head coach. He is very familiar with our girls’ basketball program, has a good rapport with our student-athletes and understands that athletics can serve as a means through which students learn lessons about the value of teamwork, perseverance and determination.”

Prior to beginning his work as an assistant coach at Millbrook, Barr spent five years as the head coach of the varsity girls’ basketball team at Loudoun Valley High School. He was named the head coach at Loudoun Valley after serving two years as an assistant.

From 2000-2001, Barr served as the head coach of the junior varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball teams at Loudoun Valley.

Barr is a physical education, health and driver’s education teacher at Tuscarora High School in Loudoun County.

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If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspect vehicle in this incident, 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. Case #13000512 Investigator R. D. Ellinger Winchester Crime of the Week - June 17, 2013 This week’s Crime Solvers crime involves the Shooting into and Occupied Dwelling. The Winchester Police Department is investigating the shooting into a house located in the 700 block of WoodCounty Report stock Lane in the City of Winchester.

On March 27, 2013 at approximately 1:00 AM an unknown suspect or suspects shot into a residence resulting in damage to the front door, storm door and the wall inside the residence. If you have any information on the suspect or suspects in this crime, please call the Crime Solvers HOTLINE at 540-665-TIPS. That’s 540-665-8477. If your information leads to an indictment in this case, you could be eligible for a County Report reward of up to $1000.00.

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William “Bill” Wright, III William Edward Wright, III, age 70, of Winchester, VA, died Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in the Winchester Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., #405, Winchester, VA 22601, or a charity of your choice.

Joseph V. Kitner Joseph Victor “Joe” Kitner, 70, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Saturday, June 22, 2013, in his home surrounded by his wife and good friend and his caregiver, Brian Ross.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gainesboro Fire and Rescue, 221 Gainesboro Road, Winchester, Virginia, 22603 or Esther Boyd Animal Shelter, 161 Fort Collier Road, Winchester, Virginia, 22603.

Lawrence B. Carpenter, Jr. Lawrence Boyd Carpenter, Jr. “Larry”, 68, of Middletown, Virginia, died Sunday, June 23, 2013, in his home. Memorial contributions may be made to Sherando Presbyterian Church, 751 Fairfax Pike, Stephens City, Virginia 22655, Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, Virginia 22601, Stephens City Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 253, Stephens City, Virginia, 22655, or Middletown Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co., Inc. Attn: Treasurer, PO Box 111 Middletown, Virginia 22645.

Helen J. Wilhite Helen Jane Livingston Wilhite, “Gammy”, 88, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, Virginia, 22601.

Kairl S. McDonald Kairl S. McDonald, 88, of Winchester, VA passed away on Monday, June 24, 2013 at his residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2654 Valley Ave., Suite B, Winchester, VA 22601.

Keith Clyde McUlty Keith Clyde McUlty, 76, of Winchester, VA, went to be with the lord on Saturday, June 22, 2013, at Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 844 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA 22601.

Phillip Clayton “Spider” McKee Philip Clayton “Spider” Mr. McKee, 65, of Winchester, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Online condolences may be left at www. jonesfuneralhomes.com.

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South Street Grille hosts Senior Center breakfast

By Carol Ballard Frederick County Report

The smell of fresh coffee, bacon, eggs and gravy and biscuits wafted out of the South Street Grille’s doors on Saturday June 14, as about 25 members of Front Royal’s Senior Center enjoyed their free breakfast, Brenda Morris, owner of the Grille, is actively involved with the elders of our community and this was one of her latest events contributing to their fun and welfare.

Their meals and a chance for a door prize of a free dinner at the Grille, were also sponsored by Medi Home Health and Hospice and Dutch Haven Assisted Living in Toms Brook. Morris is also account executive for Medi Home Health and Hospice.

Sara Darnell, who is executive director of Dutch Haven, was on hand to have a good time as well as to represent her organization.

“We just wanted to do something nice for the seniors,” said Morris and Darnell.

The seniors did appear to be having a great time socializing and enjoying the early morning company. The restaurant’s friendly wait staff kept the coffee flowing and smiles coming.

Brenda Morris, owner of South Street Grille stands with Ermand Morris, winner of dinner for one, the door prize given at the seniors’ breakfast.

Two home health nurses from Medi Home Health and Hospice mingled with the guests and provided blood pressure screenings.

One of the RN’s who will be doing home visits as part of the Medi Home Health and Hospice program now available to folks in Warren County, is Ginny Willman. She was a warm and friendly presence at the breakfast also, offering smiles and blood pressure screenings.

She’s originally from Wisconsin, but has recently moved here from Annapolis and is enjoying the warm weather as a change from Wisconsin.

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“We love Front Royal. It’s a beautiful community, and the people are friendly and kind. We’ve finally found a home,” she said with a smile.

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Home care is offered to a variety of patients besides the elderly.

The organization’s brochure states that it is dedicated to supporting independent healing at home and to educating patients and their caregivers.

Patients are eligible if: they require skilled nursing and need assistance with activities of daily living; are essentially “homebound”; require part-time or intermittent care; and are under the care of a physician-because the services require an order from a doctor.

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Brenda Morris, owner of South Street Grille stands with Ermand Morris, winner of dinner for one, the door prize given at the seniors’ breakfast.

Seniors enjoyed their breakfast at the South Street Grille, donated by Owner Brenda Morris, and also sponsored by Medi Home Health and Hospice, South Street Grille and Dutch Haven Assisted Living in Toms Brook. residents for a combined total of over 25 years.

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Friday Night LIVE continues with a completely new lineup and new times The Loudoun Street Mall in Old Town Winchester will once again be transformed into one big block party spanning the entire length of the Mall on July 12th. Featuring six new bands, the Friday Night Live block party in Julywill start at 6:00 pm and continue until 11:00 pm.

Co-headlining the 105.5 The BoneHable Street parking lot stage are Madrone and Digital Collapse. Madrone is a rock band from southwest Virginia and features intricate riffs, earth shaking drums, driving bass and impassioned vocals for a rock sound unlike any other. Digital Collapse, a Scranton, Pennsylvaniaalternative rock group,will bring audiences to their feet with their unique music style of many blended genres. Pumping up the crowd will be Don’t Look Down, a young and talented local electric pop-punk band out of Winchester.

Co-headlining the 98.3 KISS FMCork Street parking lot areCrash Boom Bang and Feed God Cabbage, both from Washington, D.C. Crash Boom Bang, a pop/ rock/electric group, and Feed God Cabbage, a quartet featuring a punk-rock, reggae vibe, are guaranteed to get you moving.

Opening up on the Cork Street parking lot stage is Threesound from Winchester, VA. Threesound is a rock-punk band that will warm up the crowd with their infectious sound.

“This show is going to be a lot of fun for people who enjoy reggae, pop, and rock.” said Pete Buchbauer, of White Label Lounge.

“Our bands on the Cork Street Lot are the perfect blend combining reggae and pop to keep things light hearted and fun. On Hable Lot our rock bands are huge up and comers from our regional market who will be taking the stage and showing us why they’re some of the most popular rock bands in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area.”

In addition to these two music zones, the rest of the Loudoun Street Mall will feature a variety of street performers such as a caricaturist, live art, dance performances, and a variety of acoustic performers.

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turned Old Town into a New Orleans French Quarter. It was filled with entertainment for everyone,” said Dario Savarese, President of Full Circle Marketing. “We invite everyone to come down to the July 12th Friday Night LIVE to experience Old Town first hand. If anyone missed the inaugural event, I encourage them to visit the Old Town Winchester website and watch the Friday Night LIVE video.”

Tickets for the event are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. To

order tickets online, visit www. oldtownwinchesterva.com and click Friday Night LIVE. You can also purchase discounted tickets in Old Town at Espresso Bar and Café, Old Town General Store, Giovanni’s Restaurant and Bar or Full Circle Marketing. Make sure to get your t-shirts for $20 at Scarpa Alta.

The Downtown Entertainment and Events are sponsored and hosted by: Fast Signs, Piccadilly Printing, Signet Screen Printing & Embroidery, Grand Rental Station, TV3 Winchester, Gate-

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AAA finds Historic Virginia transportation plan will lower gas prices across Virginia RICHMOND - AAA Mid-Atlantic is estimating that Virginia retail gas prices should drop by about six cents per gallon this summer as a result of Governor

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Winchester and surrounding communities - Are you interested in stopping SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death In Epilepsy) in our community? If you can contribute a few hours a week to its mission, the Winchester Chapter of the Chelsea Hutchison Foundation is the opportunity for you! For additional information about the Foundation, please visit www.chelseahutchisonfoundation.org.

The group is seeking a volunteer coordinator and volunteer team members to assist in planning and implementing two fundraising events scheduled for September, 2013 and others through the end of 2013.

Experience is certainly helpful but not necessary, as the organization will supply the training and assistance you will need. The organization seeks someone with energy and attention to detail to fill the volunteer coordinator position. Volunteer team members should be a minimum of 18 years of age.

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Winchester City Independence Day Schedule The City of Winchester offices will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday on Thursday, July 4.

WinTran will not operate on Thursday, July 4. Service resumes on Friday, July 5 at 6:00 am.

The City’s Refuse & Recycling schedule for July 4th is as follows: - Thursday’s refuse collection is moved to Wednesday, July 3rd - Yard Waste is canceled The War Memorial Building in Jim Barnett Park will be closed on Independence Day, however, the outdoor pool will be open Noon-6:00 pm. Check the Park’s website or summer Activities Guide for the complete schedule.

Metered parking in Old Town Winchester is free on Independence Day. Come see all that Old Town Winchester has to offer.

The Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center will be open 9:00 am-5:00 pm on July 4th.

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The AAA Mid-Atlantic report went on to discuss the contrast between Virginia’s strategic transportation investment and the policies of neighboring states.

“Gasoline prices are heading in a different direction, however, in Maryland as a result of new motor fuel tax laws that go into effect in two weeks. Virginia’s historic fuel tax policy transformation

should give consumers just shy of a dollar more in their bank accounts with each fill up while the cost of gasoline in Maryland will likely increase by three and a half cents or so a gallon in the early stages of their new gas tax plan (or about 53 cents per fill up).

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Wicked Football Club

STEPHENS CITY – WICKED F.C. is a highly competitive independent adult premier soccer club, which is currently participating in both regional and national exhibition play for the 2013 Summer Season. It competes at the highest level of amateur soccer competition in the country.

This places it among the fourth highest level of competition on the U.S. Soccer Pyramid. The club is indeed a 2014 National Premier Soccer League Expansion Club Candidate.

The club is one of the best kept secrets in Northwestern Virginia and looks to bring a true minor league soccer experience to the area. WICKED F.C. is under the leadership of General Manager, Mr. Shaun Broy. Broy is not a new face on the area soccer scene.

He has over eight years coaching experience at the high school and junior college levels. Broy also is credited with being the visionary and architect of Lord Fairfax Community College’s intercollegiate athletics program. He also lead the college’s first intercollegiate athletic team, which was men’s soccer during it’s inaugural debut. The team surprised many, by playing tough against some of the nation’s top National Junior College Athletic Association soccer teams under his leadership. “This is a huge step for our soccer community in this area,” said Broy. “There is nothing that compares to the level of play these young men will face in this short season of exhibition play.” It will be former Warren County and LFCC standout, Mr. Zach King who will lead WICKED F.C. on to the pitch as the club’s Interim Head Coach. This will be King’s head coaching debut at any level. He has been an assistant coach, most recently at Lord Fairfax Community College.

“I wouldn’t let Coach King’s lack of head coaching experience fool you,” said Broy. “There are plenty of great coaches in our area, who would jump at this opportunity, but the truth is that Coach King would not be in the position he finds himself in if the man didn’t belong there in the first place. He knows the game, these players and it’s in him I trust with the future of this club, which is a huge responsibility that I do not take lightly.” You wouldn’t think that Coach King was just days away from making his head coaching debut, with so much on the line. He seems to be taking it all in stride and is keeping things in perspective. “ After working with the guys, I don’t look for my job to be too hard honestly,” said King. “These players are definitely looking to make their mark in this league and I am definitely looking forward to helping this all come together. My expectations are very high, as I definitely seeing our new club raising some eyebrows before all is said and done.” There is one fact that can’t be ignored.

The Wicked Football Club is very much a reality and looks to be primed for a coming out party of sorts. “There is a new minor league team in this area, who has a lot to prove and that is going to be by playing some wicked good soccer,” added Broy. “That is exact what I expect this club to do, they shall defy gravity and prove that this area deserves a team to call it’s own.”

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per gallon by FY2018. In the long term, Maryland could emerge as one of the most expensive places in the country to purchase gasoline. This could be welcome news

for some Virginia gas retailers as penny-wise customers drive across state lines for cheaper gas prices at filling stations in Virginia.”

Parking Meter Fees to Increase The rates at the city’s most desirable parking meters will increase to 0.75 cents an hour and meter enforcement hours will be extended by two hours to 9 am–6 pm Monday-Friday beginning July 1, 2013.

The digital meters which are increasing in cost are at prime spaces located along or within the Braddock Street-Cork Street-Kent Street-Fairfax Lane quadrangle. They have a red label in the meter indicating the cost and enforcement hours. The hourly fees at the lesser-used mechanical meters and in parking garages will remain at 0.50 cents an hour. All downtown meters will be in effect until 6 pm each weekday.

The Winchester Parking Authority uses fees paid for the on street and surface lot spaces and more than 1,500 garage spaces, as well as parking tickets to assist in supporting operations, debt on the George Washington Autopark and renovation costs.

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1. LANGUAGE: What’s another word for “legerdemain”?

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How to protect pets when the mercury rises Many people anxiously await the return of summer when they can wear shorts and shortsleeved shirts out in the sun. Although humans are able to keep comfortable in the heat by dressing accordingly, pets are not so lucky.

Pets can have a difficult time when the temperature soars.

Certain animals, such as reptiles or tropical birds, are acclimated to hot temperatures. But other pets, including dogs, cats and even some small animals, can easily overheat and dehydrate.

When the weather warrants cranking up the air conditioning, petowners should pay special attention to pets to ensure they are comfortable and not suffering from summer heat. * Schedule a check-up with the veterinarian. Prior to the dog days of summer, make an appointment with the veterinarian for a well visit to ensure any preventive care measures are taken.

This is the time to refill flea and tick medications and also to have the animal checked for heartworm. Insects that transmit diseases are more prevalent in the warm weather, and more time spent outdoors can put pets at greater risk of insect bites or infestations. * Get to know your pet. Pets display different behaviors and signals when they are feeling unwell. Heavy panting may be an indication that a dog is hot or not feeling well, while other dogs may pant for no apparent reason.

Recognizing baseline behavior for your pet can make identifying a problem that much easier. * Keep plenty of water available. Hot weather can cause a pet to use up its fluid stores much more quickly than when it is cooler outside. Before leaving the house, be sure that your pet’s water bowls are topped off.

Think about putting some ice cubes in the water to slowly melt and keep it cool, but make sure your pet won’t attempt to chew the ice cubes, which can be hazardous. Water bottles in small animal cages should be topped off and regularly checked. * Know which pets are most at risk. Older, younger, overweight, and snub-nosed animals (think

pugs, shih tzus, Persian cats, etc.) don’t tolerate the heat as well as other animals. Use special caution when it is hot outside for these animals, and check on them frequently. * Don’t shave fur too short.

The idea that shaving a dog (or cat) close to the skin might help them keep cool is a popular notion. While some longer-haired breeds may need a trim to keep cool, resist the urge to shave fur all the way off. This putspets at risk for sunburn and skin irrita-

tion. * Keep exercise to a minimum.

Humans often feel lazy when the temperature soars and so may their pets. Overexertion during hot weather can lead to heat stroke, signs of which include panting, drooling, rapid pulse, and fever. Try to walk dogs early in the morning or late at night when the temperature is cooler.

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They may be tempted to cool off, but they may not be able to stay afloat. * Be cautious of fireworks.

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Pet owners should use common sense regarding their pets and hot weather. Chances are if you are uncomfortable so is your pet.

Frederick County, Virginia Fire and Rescue Department: Fireworks The Fourth of July is just around the corner and the Frederick County Fire Marshal’s Office would like to take a moment to remind the community about fireworks safety. Fireworks are meant to be enjoyed, and when used in a safe manner can be a BLAST! Residents and visitors of Frederick County are reminded that fireworks can be fun to watch, but dangerous to handle. Only legal fireworks sold in Frederick County and the surrounding Virginia Counties are approved for personal use. Fireworks sold in other, neighboring states may be illegal in Virginia. Any firework that explodes, propels itself into the air, travels horizontally, shoots flaming balls is illegal in Frederick County. This includes Mortars, Rockets, Roman Candles, 500 Gram Repeaters, Artillery Shells, and Firecrackers to name a few. Signs recently posted along roadways in Frederick County advertising sale locations for these types of fireworks should be avoided. Anyone caught with these types of fireworks will be charged and the fireworks will be confiscated.

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James Wood High School fills basketball coaching vacancies James Wood High School has named its new boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball coaches. James Wood alumnus Tim Wygant will serve as the boys’ basketball coach beginning in the 2013-14 season while Krista Crites will lead the girls’ basketball program.

Wygant, who taught biology for three years at Millbrook High School (2004-2007) before entering the biomedical engineering field in the private sector, has been involved in the James Wood High School basketball program since 2004. He has served as a volunteer assistant coach, the junior varsity head coach and a varsity assistant coach. He succeeds Al Smith who resigned last month in order to teach and coach at Tuscarora High School in Loudoun County. Wygant graduated from James Wood High School in 2000 and played basketball for the Colonels during each of his four years as a student.

Crites is also very familiar with James Wood High School. She has been involved with the girls’ basketball program at the school since 2009 serving as the head

coach of the junior varsity team and an assistant coach with the varsity squad. Crites is a physical education teacher at Middletown Elementary School. She succeeds Rhonda Slider who resigned in April after leading the Lady Colonels for the past four seasons.

James Wood High School principal Joe Salyer says, “I’m very pleased to have Coach Wygant and Coach Crites stepping up to lead programs that they have been integrally involved with for a number of years. They both understand the important role athletics can play in the development of young people and are committed to helping our student-athletes become successful not only on the court, but also in the classroom. They both share an excellent rapport with our student-athletes and are enthusiastic about the future of James Wood basketball.”

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Events listing Friday June 28 4pm - 11pm Hogging Up BBQ & Music Festival3 Day BBQ & Music Festival with vendors, crafts, bands, tasty barbecue food beer, wine, and a kids zone. Attractions include the Virginia Giant, Family Fun Cars and a Cornhole Tournament, during which time, a Kansas City Barbeque State Championship is taking place (with celebrity stars from TLC’s Season 2 Pitmasters) show.

Festival is to raise proceeds for Cancer Care. Adults $5 Fri and Sunday , Saturday is $8 KIDS UNDER 10 ARE FREE. Friday 4-11, Sat 10-11, Sun 10-6 .

Frederick County Fairgrounds, Clearbrook, VA. Saturday June 29 The United Way Rubbermaid Commercial Product Sale will be held on Saturday, June 29, from 8am-12 noon, at the Belk parking lot- Apple Blossom Mall. This month’s sale benefits Heritage Child Development Center.

Tuesday July 2 7:30am The Rotary Club of Frederick County is scheduled to meet at 7:30 a.m. at Shenandoah University in the Clement Board Room - Allen Dining Hall. A Club Assembly will be held by the Club’s Committee Chairs. Invited guests, club members and visiting Rotarians are welcome. For more information contact Stephen M. Gyurisin at 540-336-7357 or smgyurisin@advanceplanningassociates.com Wednesday July 3 5pm Rockin’ Independence Eve Come bring the family and enjoy live music,family activities, great food, a beer/wine garden and fireworks!!! Old Town Mall, Winchester, VA. Activites: 5-9p.m Fireworks: 9:20p.m. Bring your own seats. for further information call (540)662-4946 or visit www.winchesterva.gov/parks 7pm The Magic Lantern Theater will screen the film thriller, “The Ghost Writer” (PG-13) 3 at the Bright Box Theatre, 15 N. Loudoun St., Winchester and on Thursday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Barns of Rose Hill, 95 Chalmers St., Berryville. Directed by Roman Polanski and starring Pierce Brosnan and Ewan McGregor, this “ghost,” is hired to write the memoirs of a for-

mer UK Prime Minister but discovers a major and dangerous scandal. Bright Box admission: $8/person (MLT members: $5); Barns admission: $5/person; wine, beer, sodas, popcorn available at both locations. For further info, link to www.magiclanterntheater.org , e-mail info@magiclanterntheater.org or call 540/678-0963.

Thursday July 4th 8am - 10pm Middletown’s annual 4th of July Celebration is a hometown, community event that promotes our small town and family atmosphere.

All events will be held in the Middletown Community Park, located at the intersection of Senseney Avenue and Second Street. In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks will be rescheduled. www.facebook.com/MiddletownVA4th Email: Megan Bowers, mvfd12@me.com 11am Independence day at Valerie Hill Vineyard and Winery. Enjoy hamburgers and hotdogs from the grill with baked beans and chips ($5 per person), live music with Rob Rampey from noon3pm, and then with Michael Stephenson from 3pm-6pm! 1687 Marlboro Road, Stephens City, VA 11am - 4pm Middletown Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company 12 Open House

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5pm Sherando Park 4th of July. Pool open noon to 8pm. Amusements and food available from 5pm on. DJ playing starting at 6:30 pm. Fireworks at 9:30pm Free. Enter at Sherando High School. Join us at the park for an evening of music, food, and fireworks to celebrate the 4th of July! No alcoholic beverages are allowed and for the safety of everyone, please leave your fireworks at home and enjoy the display being provided by our Community Partners. There will be vendors on hand with plenty of good food for purchase! No Pets allowed in the concert area. No umbrellas or canopies.

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Tuesday July 9 7:30am The Rotary Club of Frederick County is scheduled to meet at the Rotary Shelter located in Sherando Park, Stephens City. A pot-luck breakfast is planned with each member bringing a breakfast dish. Paula Kidwell with Notaviva Vineyards is the featured speaker for the meeting. Rotarians, invited guests, club members and visiting Rotarians are welcome. For more information contact Stephen M. Gyurisin at 540-336-7357 or smgyurisin@

Friday July 12 7pm - 8:30pm History at Sunset” The Valley Pike: Route of Invasion. One of the most critical features throughout the history of the Shenandoah Valley was the existence and improvement of the Valley Pike, the principal thoroughfare that ran the length of the Valley. This all-weather road played a critical role throughout the numerous campaigns during all four years of the Civil War, including the 1863 Gettysburg Campaign. Join Park Ranger

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Saturday July 13 11am - 7pm Blues House Festival Winchester’s Blues House Festival is the largest Blues music festival in the Northern Shenandoah Valley and Northern Virginia. Now going into its 14th year, the festival is an event run entirely by volunteers that depends heavily on sponsorship and ticket sales

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learn the mental approach, stance, grip, load, swing plane, timing, bat control, and hitting strategies. Video analysis will also be used for this instructional camp. Assisting with this camp will be collegiate players that are playing this summer in the Valley League. Call us at 540-722-4RBI (4724) or email info@ allstarcages.com to get on our camp roster.

7:30am Mark McHale, head football coach at James Wood High School will be the guest speaker at Rotary Club of Frederick County meeting at Rotary Shelter located in Sherando Park, Stephens City. The Frederick County 4H Club will be providing breakfast for the meeting. Visiting Rotarians are welcome to attend the weekly regular Club meeting. For more information contact

Stephen M. Gyurisin at 540-336-7357 or smgyurisin@advanceplanningassociates.com Sunday July 21 6pm - 8pm Stephens City UMC announces the year’s Vacation Bible School: “Gotta Move! Keeping in Step with the Spirit” July 21-26th. 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, VA. Tuesday July 23 7:30am The Rotary Club of Frederick County meeting at Shenandoah University in the Clement Board Room - Allen Dining Hall. Invited guests, club members and visiting Rotarians

A Day at Clem’s Garage

are welcome. Pam Smulovitz with the GSE Team Argentina will be the guest speaker. For more information contact Stephen M. Gyurisin at 540-336-7357 or smgyurisin@advanceplanningassociates.com Tuesday July 30 George Karnes of the Rotary Club of Linden will be the featured speaker.

Mr. Karnes will share the highlights of his trip to Taiwan. The Rotary Club of Frederick County meeting at Shenandoah University in the Clement Board Room - Allen Dining Hall. Invited guests, club members and visiting Rotarians are welcome. For more information contact Stephen M. Gyurisin at 540-336-7357 or smgyurisin@advanceplanningassociates.com

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

SALE FOR RENT

Wedding Gown size 10, never worn, white form fitting bodice with lace and pearls at waist and thru out the entire dress, sleeveless, chiffon full skirt, long chiffon train, satin 6� trim at bottom, scoop neckline, matching short chiffon veil w/pearl headband. 540-539-4872

PIANO, electric, digital. Technics PCM Digital Ensemble PR50V Price: $1,000 (25% of original price), Model SX-PR50V, Owners Manual, Full size keyboard, Never needs tuning, with bench, music, and manualsOriginal owner, like new 540/869-8649 or DUNLOCH@GMAIL.COM Two 5 gallon Olympic Maximum Deck, Fence, and Siding Stain. Semi-transparent natural base. Color added is #716 Cedar Naturaltone. Little over 1 yr old, never been opened. $100 for both.

Call 540-793-0646 (5/13)

Power Wheels girl’s pink Barbie Escalade. $150. Call 540-869-7977 (6/13)

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Flower girl dress, white, size 14, Sweet Beginnings Brand, with 4� Turquoise Satin Ribbon Trim with Bow, with matching turquoise shoes (size 3.5B) with matching pocketbook. 540-539-4872 (5/13) Baldwin electric player piano. Solid Oak. Exc. condition, w/music rolls. $1750.00 Call 540-450-8741 (4/13) Kimball Entertainer III Organ for sale. $100 OBO. Needs some work/transistors. This is a fun organ!

Call 540-535-9728 (4/13) 30� NATURAL GAS RANGE four years old - white $125. 540-869-3506 (8/12) Old glass jars, blue & white with glass lids, pint and quarts $4.00 each. 100 year old wooden headboard $100.00 and 100 year old wicker baby stroller $100.00. Cookie jars, some McCoy including an Aunt Jemina, various prices.

Call 540-662-9023 (5/13) Masonic Ring with two .4 caret diamonds, ruby with mason emblem, 14k Gold, appraises at over $7000. Will sacrifice and take $4000.

Call 540-662-9023 (5/13) Consew Blind Hemmer Sewing Machine, complete with manual and needles.

Sew a hem in less than a minute. Wonderful machine for alterations or decorator business. $300. 540-675-3508 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 (10/12) Love Seat for sale. Floral print cushions/pillows. White wicker trim. Good condition. $40. Call 540-869-7571 (10/12)

Console tv with wood cabinet $50 obo Hitachi 56� HD Projection tv $200. 24� tv $45 obo 540-868-9226 (10/12) Eli Terry Pillar & Scroll Clock, circa 1805, Mahogany, serious inquiries only. Call 540-869-3333.

(11/12) Caleb Davis Tall-Case Well-Documented Valley Clock, 8-day bell strike, serious inquiries only. Call 540-869-3333.

Mink Coat, full length, Size 12, gorgeous brown mahogany. Serious inquiries only.

540-869-3333

Commercial Space for Lease. Prime Location in Historic Downtown Strasburg.

Pre-Civil War Building with Period Restoration. Log and Brick with Wide Plank Floors. New 3 Zone Heat/Air. 4 Exterior Doors. 110 N. Massanutten Street.

Monthly Rent $1,500.Off-street parking available. Call Lisa 540-465-6626 (1/13) Entertainment Center: Light Oak with glass doors. (64� wide X 58� high X 23� deep) Very good condition $275.00 540-723-0285 (12/12) 2 plots + 1 vault at Shenahdoah Memorial Park, $4000. 540-622-7307 6/13) Rotisserie oven: Baby George, Model GR59A Used only once-very clean, like new condition. No box. $50.00 540-723-0285 (12/12) 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) Fourpost dark wood bedroom suite for sale price is 250.00. 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 (1/13) (2) Gray 30�x30� concrete column caps $50.00 for Pair.

Please call 540-869-2004 (2/13) Beautiful Amish crafted 8 piece solid light oak dining set with 2 piece hutch with glass/wood cabinet, pedistal table with leaf, 4 high back chairs. Picture can be sent 423-470-6911 Steph. City (2/13) Sofa taupe/wing back chair with coffee table, 2 end tables - $300 423-4706911 Stephens City (2/13) 2 crypts, side by side in Shenandoah Memorial Park. Includes opening and closing.$15,000 value, asking $7115.00 Call 540-247-6328 Pronto scooter sure stop model M51.

Asking $800. Runs Call 540-868-8800

Hammond Organ, 25 pedals, 2 manual full-draw bars, mahogany, ec, serious inquiries only. 540-869-3333 (11/15) Bach French Horn with hard case. Standard single yellow brass with fixed bell.

A good horn for beginners and intermediate students. $750.00 OBO. Call 540-323-0017 (6/13)

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Small scooter & van lift. Looking for a donation. Please call Mary or Willis at 540-868-8800 1986 Ford truck with slide on camper, extra set wheels, $2900. Call 540-8392827 (7/12) Truck pipe rack for 8ft bed $125.

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AUCTIONS LAKEFRONT AUCTION Sat, Jul.13, 10AM “A perfect lakefront getaway.” Furnished 3BR cottage with PRIME Leesville Lake frontage. Gated road, decks, dock, boat ramp. Min. bid $150,000! Also selling pontoon boat and jet skis. Details at TRFAuctions.com or 434.847.7741 TRF Auctions VAAF501 13,139±sf Commercial Facility, Lake, 26.7± Acres.

Car Carrier, RT Loader, Rollback, More. Long Island, VA AUCTION: Sat, July 13 Terms, photos online: www. countsauction.com 800780-2991 VAAF93 EDUCATION (HELP WANTED 2013-2014 VACANCIES: Physics (9-12), Biology (912), Biology/Physics (9-12), Earth Science (9-12), Mathematics (8-12), Physical Science (5-8), Special Education General Curriculum (K-4), Special Education Early Childhood - Prince Edward County Public Schools, Farmville, VA – (434) 315-2100. www. pecps.k12.va.us Closing Date: Until filled. EOE EDUCATION Medical Billing Trainees Needed! Train to become a Medical Office Assistant. No Experience Needed! Training & Job Placement available at CTI! HS Diploma/ GED & computer needed.

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Seeking full or part-time barber or hair stylist. Must be licensed with clientele. 2 chairs for rent in warm professional salon. Rental rate negotiable. Call 540-5080875 SAWMILLS from only $4897.00 - MAKE & SAVE DRIVERS-CDL TRAINING MONEY with your own now offered in Roanoke bandmill - Cut lumber any 540-857-6188 or Spotsyl- dimension. In stock ready vania 540-582-8200! Attend to ship. FREE Info/DVD: 4 Weeks or 10 Weekends. www.NorwoodSawmills.

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LFCC Professor Jonathan Noyalas Authors a New Book entitled: The Battle of Fisher’s Hill As a two and half year old, Professor Jonathan Noyalas recalls being enamored with a trip to Gettysburg, PA. As a kindergartener, he was the only child in school carrying around a copy of “The Civil War,” by Bruce Catton. A passion for history, especially anything to do with the Civil War, was apparent early Noyalas’s life. His ninth book, “The Battle of Fisher’s Hill,” was released on June 18, 2013 and is part of the Civil War sesquicentennial series.

Noyalas says the new book “gives voice to a battle that veterans thought was so important, but no one ever wrote about it.” His research includes travel to many archives across the country, but he enjoys combing through personal diaries and letters that individuals wrote during the time period. Most of his writing and research is done in the summer and winter months.

As Director of the Center for Civil War History, he leads tours and seminars. The most recent program entailed information on “The Battle of Front Royal,” and in the fall he will conduct a seminar on “The Quest for Freedom of Afro-Americans in the Shenandoah Valley.”

Noyalas is an assistant professor of history at LFCC and has been teaching there for the past ten years. For more information about the book, contact Jonathan Noyalas at jnoyalas@lfcc.edu.

Who Was Dracula? Bram Stoker’s Trail of Blood

by Jim Steinmeyer (Tarcher/Penguins, $26.95) Reviewed by Larry Cox It is ironic that a rather dull Victorian writer is responsible for creating one of literature’s most recognizable and enduring characters.

Bram Stoker was born in Dublin in 1847. After studying law and science, he partnered with actor Henry Irving in 1878 to run London’s Lyceum Theater. He might have remained in obscurity if it hadn’t been for a classic horror tale he completed in 1897 — “Dracula.” Stoker immersed himself in the customs, history and folklore of Middle Europe, focusing especially on the 15-century ruler Vlad the Impaler. His intense work provided a certain authenticity for the book.

According to author Jim Steinmeyer, many readers have short-changed themselves by reading only the first and last parts of the novel, skipping the bloodless middle. As a result, we only get part of the story. The Dracula most of us are familiar with is due largely to a London play that was transferred to Broadway in the 1920s and eventually given the Hollywood treatment in the iconic film starring Bela Lugosi. Dracula is a much more complex character, and Stoker’s novel even stranger and more horrifying than what was portrayed in film.

Steinmeyer concludes that Stoker drew from a handful of people in his circle — including Irving, playwright Oscar Wilde and poet Walt Whitman — to flesh out Dracula. Even Whitby village in Yorkshire, where his family vacationed, is included as a pivotal backdrop.

Irving’s tastes for the dramatic and his fondness for haunted, dark characters was especially inspirational for Stoker, and Steinmeyer even reveals that he was influenced by Jack the Ripper. These characters were the composite elements that helped form his character of Dracula.

Drawing on the notes of Stoker as well as the letters and archives of other Victorian elite, Steinmeyer brings into focus the people and places that shaped Dracula, revealing that the novel is much more complex and multi-layered than it first appears. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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ELIMINATING THE LUCK FACTOR

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Summer Compost Heap

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I recently moved into my first house and am eagerly starting a garden along with a compost pile. A few friends said I’d be better off just prepping the soil for now and waiting to start the compost until fall. But I want to start as soon as possible. What do you think? — Sarah in Upstate New York The great thing about having your own house is you can do pretty much whatever you like with your garden, compost pile, yard and so on — as long as it doesn’t violate local ordinances. If you want to plant a garden now, choose plants that will produce vegetables or flowers within 90 days so that you’ll have something to harvest before the first frost. If you want to start a compost pile in midsummer, go for it.

Honestly, when to start a compost pile isn’t absolutely cut and dried.

Starting in fall is recommended so that a good amount of compost is ready by the next planting season.

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On the plus side, you’ll have a good amount to work with.

It sounds like you’ve already staked out your garden and composting areas. But for the benefit of my readers, it’s advisable to locate your compost pile at least 20 feet away from the house to prevent pests that burrow into the pile from burrowing into your house.

Many municipal landfills offer sifted compost to residents at little or no cost.

Check with your city or town’s waste management department to see if they have this program available.

Send your questions or home tips to ask@thisisahammer.com. My new ebook, “101 Best Home Tips,” is available to download on Amazon Kindle!

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