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“This imbalance is the result of ide­ologies which defend the absolute autonomy of the marketplace ‌ Con­sequently, they reject the right of states, charged with vigilance for the common good, to exercise any form of control. A new tyranny is thus born ‌â€? – Pope Francis

From Francis, a papal message for all seasons Consumerism threatens all our futures, warns the new pontiff

By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report

In his first year in office, the first Jesuit pope rocked the ecclesiastical world with some scathing appraisals of both the practice of faith in the modern world, and the economic, political and spiritual shape of that world.

Just over two months after he rocked some political activists within his flock with a call for balance and compassion, rather than an obsessive dogmatic fixation on matters of faith, particularly those of a sexual nature related to contraception, abortion and same sex marriage, Pope Francis expanded his commentary on the trappings of faith in modern society.

And this time it was in the first official teaching document of his papacy.

And for those Catholics rattled by his mid-September observations – to be explored in a later edition of this paper – the 84-page “Papal Exhortation� published on November 24 may have been truly unsettling. For in it, the first Jesuit pope expands his critique of the practice of faith in the modern world to blast the base values of much of that world. And as the

spiritual leader of over one billion people worldwide, Francis’s thoughts on the ultimate dangers of capitalism and how the faithful should approach life within capitalist societies are of interest, even to those outside his faith. In fact, the pope also explores inter-faith relations from a position of mutual respect in this official teaching document.

At the root of the document entitled “Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium� exhorting a new evangelism of faith is a simple message – modern capitalism and the societies that embrace it are in grave danger, both physically and spiritually.

To summarize, the pope calls for an overhaul of the financial systems of Western economies, as well as to the approach of political leaders in those nations. Failing such fundamental reform, the pope warns that those societies are headed for increased violence and ultimately a collective death born of their own unjust and

unholy institutions.

And trust me, this old leftist campus radical is not stretching the pope’s message to his own design. “The great danger in today’s world, pervaded as it is by consumerism, is the desolation and anguish born of a complacent yet covetous heart, the feverish pursuit of frivolous pleasures, and a blunted conscience ‌ Now is the time to say to Jesus: ‘Lord, I have let myself be deceived; in a thousand ways I have shunned your love, yet here I am once more, to renew my covenant with you.’ â€? These words are found in the second and third paragraphs on pages one and two of the papal document.

And of our quest to create a consumer-driven paradise on earth, the pope adds, “The culture of prosperity deadens us; we are thrilled if the market offers us some­thing new to purchase. In the meantime all those See POPE,

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“The thirst for power and possessions knows no limits. In this system, which tends to devour everything which stands in the way of in­creased profits, whatever is fragile, like the envi­ronment, is defenseless before the interests of a deified market, which become the only rule.” – Pope Francis

Faith & society POPE, from lives stunted for lack of opportunity seem a mere spectacle; they fail to move us … a globalization of indifference has devel­oped. Almost without being aware of it, we end up being incapable of feeling compassion at the outcry of the poor … and feeling a need to help them, as though all this were someone else’s responsibility and not our own … Such an economy kills … How can it be that it is not a news item when an elderly home­less person dies of exposure, but it is news when the stock market loses two points?

“Just as goodness tends to spread, the toleration of evil, which is injustice, tends to ex­pand its baneful influence and quietly to under­mine any political and social system, no matter how solid it may appear. If every action has its consequences, an evil embedded in the structures of a society has a constant potential for disinte­gration and death. It is evil

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crystallized in unjust social structures, which cannot be the basis of hope for a better future.”

The new idolatry Under the heading “No to the new idolatry of money” the pope writes, “One cause of this situation is found in our relationship with money, since we calmly accept its dominion over ourselves and our societies … While the earnings of a minority are grow­ ing exponentially, so too is the gap separating the majority from the prosperity enjoyed by those happy few. This imbalance is the result of ide­ologies which defend the absolute autonomy of the marketplace and financial speculation. Con­sequently, they reject the right of states, charged with vigilance for the common good, to exercise any form of control.

“A new tyranny is thus born, invisible and often virtual, which unilaterally and relentlessly imposes its own laws and rules … To all this we can

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add widespread corruption and selfserving tax evasion, which have taken on worldwide di­mensions. The thirst for power and possessions knows no limits. In this system, which tends to devour everything which stands in the way of in­creased profits, whatever is fragile, like the envi­ronment, is defenseless before the interests of a deified market, which becomes the only rule.

A rejection of ethics; a rejection of God “Behind this attitude lurks a rejection of eth­ics and a rejection of God. Ethics has come to be viewed with a certain scornful derision. It is seen as counterproductive, too human, because it makes money and power relative … When these latter are absolutized, God can only be seen as uncontrollable, unmanageable, even dangerous, since He calls human beings to their full realization and to freedom from all forms of enslavement.

“Ethics – a non-ideologi­cal ethics – would make it possible to bring about balance and a more humane social order. With this in mind, I encourage financial experts and political leaders to ponder the words of one of the sages of antiquity: ‘Not to share one’s wealth with the poor is to steal from them and to take away their livelihood. It is not our own goods which we hold, but theirs.’ ”

The anonymous and mass-transit pope – Francis in priest’s garb on a Roman bus. Since his election as pope, Francis has reportedly gone into Rome at night dressed as a priest to anonymously administer to Rome’s poor.

Trickle-down damnation The pope even takes on the “trickle-down” theory of capitalism popularized during the Reagan years in the U.S. and still politically embraced as the rationale for a deregulated marketplace left to its own devices.

“Today everything comes under the laws of competition and the sur­ vival of the fittest, where the powerful feed upon the powerless. As a consequence, masses of peo­ple find themselves excluded and marginalized: without work, without possibilities, without any means of escape.

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What if they gave a party for you and you weren’t there? missioners and planning department staff – just no That was the case for Warren County Planning Com- Mark. mission Chairman Mark Bower on Dec. 11 at what County Administrator Doug Stanley explained that would have been his last meeting and work session. Bower had called to say he had been laid low by illness Bower was unceremoniously dumped from his plan- and wouldn’t make the meeting. ning commission duties without so much as a word, Darn it, Mark, this reporter even made a rare planmuch less a good-bye kiss, from Fork District Supervi- ning commission meeting appearance to say goodbye sor Archie Fox after 13 years of service.

– or I just smelled the food passing by in the hallway.

However, at the Dec. 11 meeting there was a “Thank Oh well, see you round … you, Mark” cake and kind words from both fellow com– rogerb@warrencountyreport.com

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“Human beings are themselves considered consumer goods to be used and then discarded. We have created a ‘throw away’ culture which is now spreading. It is no longer simply about exploitation and oppression, but something new ‌ those excluded are no longer society’s underside or its fringes ‌ but the outcast, the ‘leftovers’. “In this context, some people continue to defend trickle-down theories which assume that economic growth, encouraged by a free market, will inevitably succeed in bringing about great­er justice and inclusiveness in the world. This opinion, which has never been confirmed by the facts, expresses a crude and naĂŻve trust in the goodness of those wielding economic power and in the sacramentalized workings of the prevailing economic system.â€?

A turning point Coming out of a clerical background in Argentina and South America where he witnessed up close the excesses of totalitarian rule to the profit of the few at the expense of the many, Pope Francis comments on the nature of modern societies in the conflicting grip of technological advances that could benefit all, but a social Darwinism that justifies the economic and social supremacy of the few. “In our time humanity is experiencing a turning-point in its history as we can see from the advances being made in so many fields ‌ At the same time we have to remember that the majority of our contemporaries are barely living from day to day, with dire consequences ‌ The hearts of many people are gripped by fear and desperation, even in the socalled rich countries. The joy of living frequent­ly fades ‌ It is a struggle to live and, often, to live with precious little dignity. This epochal change has been set in motion by the enormous qualita­tive, quantitative, rapid and cumulative advances occurring in

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the sciences and in technology, and by their instant application in different areas of nature and of life. We are in an age of knowl­edge and information, which has led to new and often anonymous kinds of power.�

Reform or death The pope warns that a failure to reform the current dominant world socio-economic system will eventually be fatal, not only to the increasing number of have-nots at the periphery of those societies, but to the societies as a whole. “The poor and the poorer peoples are accused of vio­lence, yet without equal opportunities the differ­ent forms of aggression and conflict will find a fertile terrain for growth and eventually explode ‌ When a society – whether local, national or glob­al – is willing to leave a part of itself on the fring­es, no political programs or resources spent on law enforcement or surveillance systems can indefinitely guarantee tranquility. This is not the case simply because inequality provokes a violent reaction from those excluded from the system, but because the socio-economic system is unjust at its root ‌ The Pope loves everyone, rich and poor alike, but he is obliged in the name of Christ to remind all that the rich must help, respect and promote the poor. I exhort you to generous solidarity and to the return of econom­ics and finance to an ethical approach which fa­vors human beings.â€?

Come all ye faithful Within a four month span of the first year of his papacy, Pope Francis has twice challenged his flock to reappraise itself, its methods and for many, their base values. The pope painstakingly implores those of faith to throw off the chains of self-deception, cultural apathy and the false morality of a consumer culture “I have dealt extensively with these topics ‌ simply as a way of showing

Pope Francis washes the feet of Rome’s poor. In the cover photo he is washing and kissing the feet of a young AIDS victim. Photos Vatican website their important practical implications for the Church’s mission today. All of them help give shape to a definite style of evangelization which I ask you to adopt in every activity which you undertake,� the pope tells the Catholic community, and really, all of us.

For Catholics, he points to the parish as the starting point – and with the above reference to “every activity you undertakeâ€? I don’t think he’s talking about the Sunday collection tray. “The parish is not an outdated institution; precisely because it possesses great flexibility, it can assume quite different contours ‌ This presumes that it really is in contact with the homes and the lives of its people, and does not become a useless structure out of touch with people or a self-absorbed group made up of a chosen few.â€?

And so as this Christmas holiday season and New Year 2014 approached, Pope Francis has said NO to a monetary-based power structure (didn’t Jesus do the same thing when he threw the money lenders out of the temple?); said NO to the vilification of the poor and the suffering; and essentially instructed his flock of 1.1 billion people to throw off the chains of a familiar false god (the golden calf ) and its modern-day

political, legal and judicial shills.

One might wonder where that leaves some Catholic politicians, who, along with at least one wellknown Mormon, have slavishly embraced the “corporations are people, my friend� idolatry, I mean ideology.

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“The applicant states ‌ that this equipment upgrade will improve air emissions and fuel storage containment from the current conditions ‌ The applicant’s statement of justification states that the new equipment ‌ has a control efficiency rating of 99.94 percent.â€?

County approves Perry asphalt plant upgrades Owner commits $30k to eventual Guard Hill traffic light costs

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Following a two-week delay to facilitate further negotiations with the applicant on a financial commitment to a future traffic safety project, on Dec. 3, the Warren County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit application for Stuart M. Perry to allow upgrades to its Batch Mix Asphalt Plant.

As a result of that additional negotiation Perry agreed to contribute $30,000 to a traffic light to eventually be placed at the intersection of Guard Hill Road/Riverton Road and Route 340/522 North. Current projections indicate a potential total cost of $300,000. However, VDOT has yet to commit any funding share to the traffic light project despite an

exiting heavy traffic count on Route 340/522.

The county planning commission had recommended approval of the CUP without the traffic light contribution due to the small number of asphalt trucks traveling in and out of the plant (35 vehicles in and out) compared to the overall traffic count at the intersection (20,000). However, VDOT expressed concerns about impacts from the asphalt truck traffic due to their size.

Other than traffic concerns, the applicant’s assertion that the upgrades to the asphalt plant will not only improve efficiency, but also enhance environmental controls seemed to make approval a win-win for the company and the county. “The applicant states in their application that this equipment upgrade

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will improve air emissions and fuel storage containment from the current conditions ‌ The applicant’s statement of justification states that the new equipment includes a 33,400 CFM Pulse Jet Baghouse (I love those) that has a control efficiency rating of 99.94 percent. They state that the new equipment will significantly reduce air emissions compared to the current facility providing for improved air quality for the asphalt plant operations,â€? the planning department summary states, adding, “They utilize liquid asphalt in their production operations and utilize diesel fuel to op-

erate the burner equipment. This new equipment will provide for improved storage of these materials and will incorporate containment facilities that provide 110 percent capacity of the fuel storage tanks to protect the environment.�

It was also noted that cement dust created by the process would be controlled by “wet suppression�.

The current plant staff of two on site will not be impacted by the upgrades, other than during implementation of the upgrades. Hours of operations were listed as 12 hours per day (7 a.m.-7 p.m.), six days per week

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The planning department summary of the application notes an increase from a current traffic count of 20 vehicles per day in and out to 30 to 35 after the upgrades.

Perry bought the batch mix asphalt plant in 2009 and rents the property from a portion of the ESSROC property along the bank of the Shenandoah River adjacent to the quarry operation. The asphalt plant has been in continuous operation since the 1960s, the county planning staff summary noted.

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Study finds $1.2 trillion in untaxed corporate off-shore holdings Roger Bianchini Warren County Report Publisher’s note: I am reluctantly running this ridiculously simplistic propaganda piece because the author has submitted it a half dozen times and he basically wore me down.

That said, corporations have a duty to maximize shareholder value. They exist to generate profit. If a corporation voluntarily paid more than they were legally required to in taxes, they would rightly be sued by shareholders for fiduciary irresponsibility.

It is no different from the author going to his tax advisor and saying, “Hey, can I claim mileage driving to cover stories? Half of my den is an office where I write. Can I claim that portion of my rent or mortgage?

He would be foolish to not take advantage of any legal write-offs or expenses.

If the companies described in this article are breaking any law, they should be prosecuted. And if you don’t like the law, change it. But to demonize some of America’s finest, most innovative corporations for not voluntarily paying more in taxes than they are legally required to is absurd.

The corporate tax rate in the United States is about 40% on income above

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$18.3 million. (35% federal and deductible state tax of 0% to 12% so about 40%.) That is the second highest tax rate in the world. Even Venezuela is less: 34%. Russia is half: 20%.

China is 25%. The North American average is 33%. In Europe the average is 20.6%. In Asia? 22.49%. Source: KPMG. But the USA is at 40%. One country on earth has a higher corporate tax rate: The United Arab Emirates at 55%.

With all that in mind, please enjoy the article.

– Dan McDermott I lobbied to have this long held story published this issue, coinciding as it seems to with much of the papal socio-economic analysis reported on elsewhere in this holiday edition.

In August, the grassroots public watchdog group Virginia Organizing released a report showing a majority of large corporations, many doing business in the commonwealth, are avoiding huge amounts of taxes by shifting profits to offshore tax havens. As Congress considered more cuts to programs that benefit noncorporate Virginia citizens, Virginia Organizing urged Congress to close loopholes that allow companies to

Santa revealed (at least one of them)

Yes Warren County, there is a Santa Claus: Although, this person may not be the jolly man you so often see wearing a red suit and hat this time of year, Santa Claus most certainly exists.

And I have had the distinct honor of training under and working right alongside this great person who gives new meaning to the spirit of giving.

I guess you could say I am an “elf in training” of sorts.

I was introduced by a mutual friend, who has stated many times over, ”I want to be just like Martha when I grow up.” And so you may have guessed the hometown “Santa” I am talking about is none other than Martha Buracker.

Words on a page cannot describe the inspiration she has instilled in me. She is constantly working to make things better for those who are less fortunate. I truly believe this is her calling in life. She gives of her time, her talent, and yes, her treasure. Martha is involved with everything from her hometown fire department, to community parades and gatherings. She works tirelessly behind the scenes to bring food to the hungry; shelter to the homeless; and help to those in need. I can honestly say I have never met anyone quite like her. Again, words cannot express the impact she has had on me. She makes me want to be a better person, to work harder and to give more.

Do I believe in Santa? – The answer is yes, I still believe. The spirit of Christmas and of giving is all around. For most it happens once a year, but for others it is a way of life.

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dodge tax responsibility to fund the business of the nation, which includes promoting the life, liberty and pursuit of happiness of all citizens, not just corporate ones.

The referenced Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) study of the top 100 publicly traded companies, measured by revenue, found that 82 maintain subsidiaries in offshore tax havens. These companies report holding nearly $1.2 trillion offshore which is not subject to U.S. taxes unless brought back to America.

“It is completely unacceptable that the same companies that benefit from the funding for vital programs like education, transportation, safety, and other infrastructure, are using tax loopholes to avoid paying their fair share for these services,” said Virginia Organizing Chairperson Sandra A. Cook. “Virginia Organizing will continue to call on Congress to end incentives for companies to shift profits offshore and bring tax revenue back the U.S.” Key findings of the report include: • 82 of the top 100 publicly traded U.S. companies operate subsidiaries in tax-haven jurisdictions, as of 2012.

All told, these 82 companies maintain 2,686 tax haven subsidiaries. The 15 companies with the most money held offshore collectively operate 1,897 tax-haven subsidiaries.

• The 15 companies with the most money offshore hold a combined $776 billion overseas. That is 66 percent of the nearly $1.2 trillion that the top 100 companies report holding offshore.

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Only 22 of the top 100 publicly traded companies disclose the amount they would expect to pay in U.S. taxes if they didn’t keep these profits offshore. All told, it is estimated these 22 companies would collectively owe more than $98 billion in additional federal taxes, which is more than the entire state budget of California. The average tax rate the 22 companies currently pay to other countries on this income is a mere 6.7 percent – a fraction of the official U.S. corporate tax rate of 35 percent.

Companies highlighted by the study include: • Bank of America: The bank reports having 316 subsidiaries in offshore tax havens – more than any other company. The bank, which was kept afloat by taxpayers during the 2008 financial meltdown, now keeps $17.2 billion offshore, on which it would otherwise owe $4.5 billion in U.S. taxes.

• Oracle: The tech giant reports having $20.9 billion stored offshore and maintains five subsidiaries in offshore tax havens. The company disclosed that it would owe $7.3 billion in U.S. taxes on those profits if they were not offshore. Oracle currently pays a tax rate of less than one percent to foreign governments on its offshore cash, suggesting that most of the money is kept in tax havens.

• Google: The company reported operating 25 subsidiaries in tax havens in 2009, but since 2010 only discloses two, both in Ireland. During that period, it increased the amount of cash it had reported offshore from $7.7 billion to $33.3 billion. An academic analysis found that, as of 2012, the 23 no-longer-disclosed tax haven subsidiaries were still operating but that Google was choosing not to include them in its annual filings.

(Info from a release by Virginia Organizing, a non-partisan statewide grassroots organization with the stated goal of “bringing people together to create a more just Virginia.”)

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Rescued and hopeful – JR, like his friends, needs a home

What a face – JR is grateful to be in from the cold

By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report It may not be a surprise to those of you who know me – and our part-Pit Luda – that I have developed a special fondness for Pit Bull Terriers in recent years. So, I was interested to

hear the story of a pit named JR recently rescued and now up for adoption at the Humane Society of Warren County’s Julia Wagner Animal Shelter.

This black, with smidgen of white, guy with soulful brown eyes and a gentleness that belies the reputation

of his breed is looking for a loving home that will give him the companionship that has been denied him for all of his three years.

JR is what the colleague who brought this story to me calls a gentle but manly, part pit. He was recently taken by county animal control officers from a home that wasn’t really much of a home at all. I know JR is just one of about 40 dogs, and scores of cats, who will spend this holiday season without the personal love of an owner, but well, he reminds me a little of Luda (but our three cats have put in an early veto on any thought of upping the dog numbers in the house).

So, while it is for all the shelter animals in our communities that this story is written, I’ll focus on JR since, apart from one of our staff literally bringing him in from the cold, he is representative of all those other animals at the shelter who will spend Christmas “behind bars�.

But those shelter bars are better than the 10-foot by 8-foot enclosure that was his “home� since 2010.

According to my source, prior to

his rescue JR never got to go for a walk; he saw his owner only when food was poured into his pen, water (often green in the summer) when it was remembered his supplies might be low; and he rarely saw any other human or animal.

JR was consigned to a lifetime, perhaps another 10 years, without human or animal contact. His shelter was minimal – during storms he sometimes stood to his knees in mud and feces. The people who delivered him to the shelter said they’d seen worse – certainly a heartbreaking

thought.

So, while JR and his “cellmates� are in from the literal and figurative cold, surrounded by staffers who care, but who are stretched awfully thin in the time they can devote to any one animal, my holiday wish is that someone seeking a new family member to love, and to be loved by in return, might give JR a look sometime soon – and that another hundred or so people looking for the same sort of companionship and unconditional love, will also visit their local animal shelters as 2013 turns to 2014.

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Council writes off older bad debts to help balance books Front Royal citizen questions town’s ‘heartless rules’ on utility cut offs

By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report

After earlier work session briefings from Town Finance Director Kim Gilkey-Breeden, on Dec. 9 the Front Royal Town Council unanimously approved writing off $848,191.11 in long-standing bad debt in unpaid utility bills.

As the finance director explained, the write off clears town books of what are believed to be an uncollectible accumulation of past debts that have a negative impact on thirdparty audits of the town’s financial status, and consequently the town’s credit rating.

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She was the mother of 8 beloved children, 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Children: John Parkent, Jr., & wife Cathy of Brough, PA., Ruth Parkent “Peggie� Lee & husband Dewey of Pisgah Forrest, NC., Mary Young of Leadville, CO.,, Joe Parkent and wife Chris of Pasadena, MD., Alison Duvall of Front Royal, VA, Jeff Parkent & wife Teri of Sykesville, MD, Roxanne Fonger & husband Terry of Arbutus, MD., and Marc Parkent of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Viewing will be at Ambrose Funeral Home Sunday, December 8th at 3-5pm and 7-9pm, Monday, December 9th at 3-5pm, directly followed by funeral services at Ambrose. The family will receive friends immediately following Monday’s funeral at the family home at 5231 Arbutus Ave. Grave side service and burial will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, December 11th at Baltimore National Cemetery on Frederick Rd., Catonsville.

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“ ‘I’m just doing my job’ – like a robot,� Evans said of the employee’s response to her efforts to stop the cut off and pay her bill. “What have we gotten to – clear-cut, blanket, heartless rules.� – town citizen Donna Evans age balance written off was described as “Miscellaneous Billing� and averaged $2,563 on 11 accounts totaling $28,194 of the total written-off total of $848,191.

Approval of the criteria will allow the town finance department to con-

tinue to write off bad debts annually as they move into the approved time frames.

From the above averages it would appear the bulk of the bad utility account debt involves one or two month periods of unpaid bills.

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Front Royal employee’s response. “ ‘I’m just doing my job’ – like a robot,� Evans said of the employee’s response to her efforts to stop the cut off and pay her bill. “What have we gotten to – clear-cut, blanket, heartless rules,� Evans asked of town policies on utility cutoffs.

While not her situation or consequence, Evans noted that customers with electrically-powered medical equipment on site could have their health or lives endangered and that anyone faced with cut off during particularly cold winter spells could face additional expenses from frozen and burst pipes.

Town Manager Steve Burke explained that town field employees authorized to shut off service to overdue accounts could no longer accept cash or checks from customers on site.

Mayor Tim Darr told Evans council would take her observations on the town’s non-payment and shutoff policies under consideration.

Town without pity?

In a perhaps coincidental matter, during the Public Concerns portion of the meeting a citizen questioned the town’s utility account cut off policy. Donna Evans explained that she had to leave town for a short time while her account balance was several weeks overdue. While gone her account passed its cut-off date and upon her return she encountered town personnel on site to shut off her town utilities, including electric and water-sewer service.

Attempting to explain her intention to pay, having just returned to town and even offering to pay on the spot, Evans complained of the town

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Queried later by e-mail, Sayre declined comment on his future electoral plans – though he did reiterate earlier verbal assertions that he loves and prays for the media, even – and maybe especially – yours truly.

In announcing his intention to retire from council, Sayre encouraged the future participation of town citizens “like Ms. Evans, who spoke to us earlier�.

Asked if she had anticipated having her political hat thrown into the ring

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“I think it will be needed in the long term ‌ it may be painful in the beginning (financially) but will ultimately be needed if we want to move forward on our own.â€? – Jeremy Camp

Council OKs joining county in building-permit software Long-term options remain open on transfer to a town department

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tially-projected $193,246 cost will not exceed a projected 25-percent contribution up to $50,000. The town will also continue to pay 25 percent of maintenance and subscription costs listed at a total of $48,492 annually.

Primarily at issue for Councilman Gene Tewalt was authorizing new expenditures to the town’s existing budget and whether immediate implementation of the software package to could be classified as a mid-budget year priority.

Following some spirited debate at both a Dec. 2 work session and Dec. 9 meeting, the Front Royal Town Council voted 4-2, Parker and Tewalt dissenting, to approve participation and partial funding in development of new software to facilitate improved service from the Warren County Building and Inspections Department.

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Vice-Mayor Shae Parker supported Tewalt’s budgetary and necessity concerns – “Is it money well spent?�

Parker asked. Then he added questions on the advisability of moving forward with the county with the potential of the town eventually creating its own permitting and building inspections department.

However, responding to a question from Councilman Bret Hrbek, Town Planning Director Jeremy Camp allayed some of those latter fears.

Camp explained that were council to eventually decide to move forward with its own building permitting and inspections department, the software would be transferable at “relatively minorâ€? transition costs. “I think it will be needed in the long term ‌ it may be (financially) painful in the beginning, but will ultimately be needed if we want to move forward on our own,â€? Camp told council.

However, Camp agreed that regardless of whose department it was, the software upgrade wasn’t actually necessary to the town at this particular moment. However, the necessity came from the county’s desire to move forward now and its request that the town participate since the county currently permits and inspects building projects inside the town limits, as well as outside.

Town Manager Steve Burke added that he believed the initial implementation costs would not hold at their current levels, so proceeding now as a partial investor, even with later transition costs to its own department, would save the town money. Camp also commented on the potential of separate contracts with the provider to help keep all future options open.

Councilman Tom Sayre asked if the county would proceed with or with-

out the town’s participation. Camp replied that his understanding was the county supervisors had approved funding the project with the expectation of town participation; but their approach without that participation was an unknown.

Councilman Daryl Funk noted the town’s working with other entities like the Northern Shenandoah Regional Commission or other county government for a common purpose, so why not proceed on this one with the county the town was a part of?

It appeared the potential of saved implementation costs regardless of future council decisions on creating an independent building permitting and inspections department, as well as improved customer service carried the day with the council majority. – rogerb@warrencountyreport.com

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JV volleyball, varsity volleyball, and JV softball. She has served Warren County Middle School as Athletic Director and currently serves Warren County High School as a Health/ Drivers Ed./Physical Education and Co-Assistant Athletic Director.

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“Play every game as if it’s your last because tomorrow is never guaranteed – make your accomplishments in life as spectacular as the ones you make on the playing fields. – Dorinda Tague Quote from Dorinda: “Play every game as if it’s your last because tomorrow is never guaranteed – make your accomplishments in life as spectacular as the ones you make on the playing fields. Go Wildcats!�

Charles H. Washington, Jr. 1974, Athlete ‘CH’ graduated WCHS in 1974 as a multi-year, 3-letter star in Football,

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reached the pinnacle of his athletic success. He was a team captain and leading scorer for the Wildcat, being named a two-time All-District and two-time All Area selection, not to mention 1974 Winchester Star Player of the Year. And that wasn’t all as CH added Prep All-American status to his senior 1973-74 Hoop Dreams season.

CH attended Shenandoah University from 1974-78 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social and Behavioral Science in 1978.

In addition, he played four years of Basketball at Shenandoah University.

CH has been employed by Arlington County Government for the past 27 years with the Department of Human Services. He has actively served the Community including: Blue Ribbon Panels on Education-Warren County Public Schools, City of Winchester Social Services Advisory Board, President of Arlington Community Action Program’s Advisory Board, Vice President John Kerr Elementary School PTO, Judges Athletic Asso-

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Quote from CH: “Work hard in the classroom, in practice and in games for what you achieve in high school will be the foundation of what you accomplish in life.�

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By Kevin S. Engle Warren County Report All I want for Christmas ‌ are clothes. Nice clothes.

Clothes I like. But my wife won’t get them for me. Why? Because she’s Scrooge? Or the Grinch?

No. She doesn’t buy me clothes.

She used to, but says I’m too picky. I’d always take them back and exchange them for ones I liked better. Why waste her time she says. She’s got a point.

Last year I asked for the perfect present. A gift card from my favorite men’s clothing store. I could get anything I wanted, and it was already paid for. What could be better than that? I knew I’d see that under the tree. I never did find it. My wife doesn’t do gift cards.

All I want for Christmas ‌ is candy. ButterfingersŽ, TobleroneŽ, HeathŽ Bars. All my favorites. I doubt that’s gonna happen either. My sweet wife says I can buy that stuff anytime. True, but it’d sure be nice if she got it for me.

All I want for Christmas ‌ are DVDs of several movies I really enjoyed. My wife says I don’t like to watch movies that I’ve already seen. True, I don’t like to watch them ten times in a row like little kids do, but I would like to add a few to our collection. And I will. When I buy them myself.

All I want for Christmas ‌ is a chainsaw, but sure as Santa lives at the North Pole, I won’t be getting one. I’ve never owned a chainsaw. I need a chainsaw. It’d be a lot faster than my handsaw. My wife says they’re too dangerous. She says I’d hurt myself. She’s probably right.

Correction. She is right. Maybe I don’t really want a chainsaw after all.

All I want for Christmas ‌ are tickets to some baseball games next summer. My wife doesn’t like to plan that far ahead. “When the time comes,â€? she’ll say, “we might want to do something else.â€? Looks like that idea was a strike out.

All I want for Christmas ‌ is a wide brimmed hat to protect my head from the sun. But it can’t be dweeby or nerdy or goofy looking. She says I already have a wide brimmed hat. I do, but it scratches my bald head and doesn’t block out the sun all that well. If my wife really cared about me, she’d get it. But she won’t.

She’ll say I need to pick that out myself, just like my clothes.

All I want for Christmas ‌ is my two front teeth. And I’m gonna need them after my wife reads this. Oh well, at least I’ll get something I want. For once.

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Class of 2005: John Marlow ’57-Athlete, Jim Cameron ’67-Athlete, Francis Brooks, Jr. ’68-Athlete, Sonja Osbourn ’79-Athlete, Warren Miller-Contributor Class of 2006: Ricky Leonard ’76-Athlete, Robbi Moose ’95-Athlete, Brandie Dodson ’96-Athlete, Jim Moose-Coach Class of 2007: C. Lynnwood Athey ’55-Athlete, William N. Wood, Jr. ’67-Athlete, Henry J. Owens III ’71-Athlete, C. Russell ’87 - Athlete, John Blanton-Contributor Class of 2008: Robert E. Mason-Coach, Charles T. Dodge-Coach, Robert L. Green ’81Athlete, Samuel Haley, Jr. ’82-Athlete, Irvin Grant ’85-Athlete Class of 2009: Dr. Tripp Bradd-Contributor, Dr. James Favareau-Contributor, Joseph Lee ’95 -Athlete, Robert North-Contributor, Jeremy Paulson ’94-Athlete.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;People said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Why donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you go somewhere else - you could make more money?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; But for me, this has been a passion, not a job. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just out to collect a paycheck it becomes just a job. We talk about making a difference - but we have to remember to make it a positive difference.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FRPD Cpt. Clint Keller

After 28 years town bids farewell to FRPDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clint Keller

Keller is acknowledged by the town government he served for 28 years.

We caught up for a final shot of Capt. Keller in uniform on FRPDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second day in its new and temporary Jackson St. location. As we expressed some confusion over front signage, Keller pointed out, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We do have 24-hour express drop-off serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as does the next-door dry cleaner.

By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report On December 9 the Front Royal Town Council acknowledged the pending retirement of Capt. Clint Keller of the Front Royal Police De-

partment. Kellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last scheduled work day was Dec. 19, one day after FRPD completed its move into its temporary headquarters on Jackson Street in the old Warren County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office administrative offices. His official last day is Dec. 31.

At Dec. 9 council meeting with wife Carolyn and mom â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Biddieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

With Kellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retirement FRPD loses another veteran, dare we say old school, officer who stand as an example of what community policing is really all about, and to whom â&#x20AC;&#x153;protect and serveâ&#x20AC;? is more than a PR slogan.

Keller is Front Royal born and bred and decided to stay home to carve out a career in law enforcement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Why donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you go somewhere else â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you could make more money?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; But for me, this has been a passion, not a job. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just out to collect a paycheck it becomes just a job. We talk about making a difference â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but we have to remember to make it a positive difference.

Every decision we make out here affects somebodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. So, you try to make good decisions that will have a positive impact on people and on the community.â&#x20AC;?

He summarized his 28-year FRPD career for us: began July 3, 1985 in patrol; joined the Regional Drug Task Force in the late â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s and stayed there in narcotics till the early â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90s; was a founding member of the combined town-county Emergency Response Team; went back through patrol and into Criminal Investigations Division

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for seven years; ending up again in patrol, where he finished his career as Patrol Division supervisor for the last five years; and was also a certified firearm and defense tactic instructor at the Regional Police Academy.

As we expect his co-workers will, this reporter, who always found Keller cooperative, informative and helpful in exploring specifics of police work, will miss his presence and influence

on the department he served faithfully for nearly three decades.

But we expect Kellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife Carolyn, who accompanied him to his council acknowledgement, wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss her husband having to strap on a gun to go to work every day.

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Politics

Recount stretches Herring’s final margin in AG race Obenshain concession gives Democrats historic state electoral sweep

By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report As Democrat Mark Herring’s original margin of 165 votes continued to increase through three days of a recount in Virginia’s attorney general’s race, Republican Mark Obenshain conceded on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

At the time of his concession Obenshain’s deficit had increased to 866 votes with few remaining precincts to be recounted.

As it ended, this race was not as close as the 2005 attorney general’s in which current Republican Gover-

nor Bob McDonnell ended up with a 305-vote margin over Creigh Deeds.

Herring’s victory means Democrats have swept Virginia’s five major electoral seats: governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and its two U.S. Senate seats, for the first time in 44 years. It is also the first Democratic sweep of the top three state offices since the Doug Wilder led the party’s ticket of 1989. It must be a bitter political pill for an increasingly hard-line, socially-conservative Republican state majority to swallow.

While Republicans still control the

state General Assembly, having manipulated the most recent rounds of gerrymandering electoral districts around the state, increasingly Virginia as a whole appears to be trending Democratic. In addition to this result, the commonwealth went for Barack Obama in both the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections.

With Herring’s margin continually increasing throughout the recount, the big for question for some might be where over a thousand new votes enabling the Democrat to stretch his lead by 700 votes were languishing between Nov. 5 and Dec. 18?

Obenshain’s admission of defeat put an end to speculation the Republican might contest the result, throwing a decision on the attorney general outcome before the highly partisan and Republican-controlled state General Assembly. But in the end, on the surface at least, it turned out to be a virtual holiday lovefest.

“I want to thank Senator Obenshain for his gracious phone call to me this afternoon. We talked about how much our families have gone through in this campaign, and we wished each other happy holidays,” Herring said on Dec. 18, adding, “I look forward to continuing to work with him and his colleagues here in Richmond on the great challenges we face going forward.”

Democrat Governor-elect Terry McAuliffe added, “After a long wait, Virginians finally have their next Attorney General, and I could not be more pleased to congratulate my friend Mark Herring on his hardfought victory. I would also like to congratulate Senator Mark Obenshain on a hard fought campaign and for the professional manner in which he has approached the recount process. I have no doubt that there will be opportunities for all of us to work together for the good of the Commonwealth over these next four years.”

In a press conference, Obenshain

said simply, “It’s been a long and vigorous campaign but it’s over.”

Of course, that’s one day and three men. We’ll see how things pan out between the new Democratic administration and the state legislature, with a clear Republican House majority and a 20-20-split Senate whose majority is now up for grabs in the wake of Herring having to vacate his Loudoun-based seat.

Following Obenshain’s concession, Herring said, “I want to thank the hundreds of election officials and hundreds of volunteers, both Republicans and Democrats, who have presided over a massive recount of Virginia’s vote. They’ve put in long hours and worked patiently to provide as much integrity to this process as possible.

“I want thank Virginia’s voters for making their voices heard in this historic election. This was an extraordinarily close election. I want to reassure everyone that, as I said on the campaign trail, I will wake up every day to fight for justice, equality, and opportunity for all Virginians.

“I’m looking forward to working with Governor-elect McAuliffe, Lieutenant Governor-elect Northam, and their teams. We’ve got our work cut out for us and I think we’re ready to hit the ground running.”

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Area Rep. Frank Wolf to retire

Republican Rep. Frank Wolf represents Winchester and Frederick County in the U.S. House. Formerly he also represented Warren County 17-Term Virginia Rep. Frank Wolf Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election In 2014: “I have decided not to seek reelection to the U.S. Congress in 2014. It has been an honor to serve the people of northern Virginia and

the Shenandoah Valley. I thank my constituents for giving me the privilege of representing them in Congress for 34 years.

“As a follower of Jesus, I am called to work for justice and reconciliation, and to be an advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves. I plan to focus my future work on human rights and religious freedom – both domestic and international – as well as matters of the culture and the American family. My passion for these issues has been influenced by the examples of President Ronald Reagan, former Congressmen Jack Kemp and Tony Hall, Chuck Colson, and the life of 18th century Member of Parliament William Wilberforce.

“I want to thank the many excellent former and current members of my staff who have helped me serve the people of the 10th District. I am also grateful to my wife, Carolyn, and my family, who have faithfully stood by me all these many years.”

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A Tribute to Ed Skube of Front Royal from attending many family gatherings at the house next door.

Doug, husband of Regina Meador, one of Edâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eight daughters, rested on his shovel and we shared memories.

Foremost among them was of Ed sitting at Regina and Dougâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s round table just off the kitchen at their Rockland Road home during many family gatherings. Invariably, his first words to me were, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Howâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your son?â&#x20AC;? Our boy is career military and his well being, particularly while serving in Iraq and later Europe, was of continuing and sincere interest to the retired naval officer.

My wife Carol and I knew Ed for about 10 years - he was 83 when he died in August - and a little bit of us died with him as we watched lymphoma take over, then finally beat him. We knew Ed was ex-military, but we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know then that he had been an integral part of NASAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s space program.

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Ed also was a Korean War veteran, and commanding officer of Helicop-

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Zakkiyah Wala Terry The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about July 4, 2013, in the County of Warren, Zakkiyah Wala Terry, 32, of 49 Sunset Lane, Linden, VA 22642, the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident in which an attended vehicle or other attended property was

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The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about October 28, 2013, in the County of Warren, Kevin Eugene Locklear, 38, of 482 E. King St., Strasburg, VA 22657, did unlawfully and feloniously with the intention of converting goods and merchandise to his own use without having paid the full price thereof, willfully conceal the goods or merchandise of Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, having previously been convicted of larceny or an offense deemed as larceny two

Kristin Ivy Supinger The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about July 1, 2013, in the County of Warren, Kristin Ivy Supinger, 31, of 523 Manassas Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Cocaine.

David James Thompson The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about October 29, 2013, in the County of Warren, David James Thompson, 29, of 726 Warren Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously with the intention of converting goods and merchandise to his own use without having paid the full price thereof, willfully conceal the goods or merchandise of Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,

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Basil John Chuppa The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about August 3, 2013, in the County of Warren, Basil John Chuppa, 35, of 497 Catlett Mtn. Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels of Walmart, with a value of $200.00, or more.

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Indictments INDICTMENTS, from 23 VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess, with the intention to distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Cocaine.

William Reed Brannock The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about October 16, 2013, in the County of Warren, William Reed Brannock, 22, of 495 Cardinal Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intention of converting goods and merchandise to his own use without having paid the full price thereof, willfully conceal the goods or merchandise of Martin’s, having previously been convicted of larceny or an offense deemed as larceny two or more times.

Denise Marie Breeden The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Denise Marie Breeden, 35, of 607 W. 11th St., Front Royal, VA 22630, with three counts: COUNTS ONE, TWO and THREE: in the County of Warren, Denise Marie Breeden being a parent of, guardian for, or person responsible for the care of Q.K.B., a child under the age of eighteen years, did unlawfully and feloniously commit a willful act or omission in the care of such child that was so gross, wanton, and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life; and did unlawfully assault and batter

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K.L.B., a family or household member; and did unlawfully assault and batter Q.K.B., a family or household member. Date of the offenses was on or about October 24, 2013.

Erick Lee Trammel The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Erick Lee Trammel, 41, of 102 Accomac Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts: COUNTS ONE and TWO: in the County of Warren, Erick Lee Trammel did unlawfully and feloniously drive or operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, this being a third offense within ten years of two prior offenses and did unlawfully drive or operate a motor vehicle during the time for which the accused was deprived of his right to do so because of said conviction.

Date of the offenses was on or about August 17, 2013.

Randall Scott Hillriegel The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Randall Scott Hillriegel, 27, of no fixed address, with three counts: COUNTS ONE, TWO AND THREE: in the County of Warren, Randall Scott Hillriegel did unlawfully and feloniously break and enter an office or shop belonging to Subway Restaurant, with the intention to commit larceny therein; and did unlawfully and feloniously take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels of Subway Restaurant, with a value of $200.00 or more; and did unlawfully and intentionally destroy, deface, damage or remove without the intent

Scarlet Lee Vandeman The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Scarlet Lee Vandeman, 55, of 125 Biggs Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630, with three counts: COUNTS ONE, TWO AND THREE: in the County of Warren, Scarlet Lee Vandeman, did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intention of converting goods and merchandise to her own use and without having paid the full price thereof, willfully conceal the goods or merchandise of Kmart, Rite Aid and Martin’s having previously been convicted of larceny or an offense deemed as larceny two or more times. Dates of the offenses were on or about September 14 and October 16, 2013.

Justin James Prior The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Justin James Prior, 34, of 121 Elsia Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630, with three counts: COUNTS ONE, TWO and THREE: in the County of Warren, Justin James Prior did unlawfully and feloniously drive or operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, or any other self-administered intoxicant or drug, this being a third or subsequent offense within a

ten year period; and did unlawfully, knowingly or intentionally possess marijuana; and did unlawfully and intentionally prevent or attempt to prevent a law-enforcement officer from lawfully arresting him. Date of the offenses was on or about August 30, 2013.

in the County of Warren, with FIVE COUNTS of knowingly and feloniously producing, distributing, electronically transmitting, or possessing child pornography with the intent to give away, distribute, or transmit.

Date of the five offenses was on or about March 22, 2013.

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The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Jason Michael Amedy, 37, of 404 Blue Mountain Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, with three counts: COUNTS ONE, TWO and THREE: in the County of Warren, Jason Michael Amedy did unlawfully and feloniously drive or operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, or any other self-administered intoxicant or drug; and having received a visible or audible signal from any law-enforcement officer to bring his motor vehicle to a stop, did unlawfully and feloniously drive such motor vehicle in a willful or wanton disregard of such signal so as to interfere with or endanger the operation of the law-enforcement vehicle or endanger a person; and did drive a motor vehicle while his license was revoked. Date of the offenses was on or about September 12, 2013.

The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Leon Jonathan Washington, 48, of 541 S. Royal Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts: COUNTS ONE and TWO: in the County of Warren, Leon Jonathan Washington did unlawfully and feloniously drive or operate a motor vehicle or self-propelled machinery on a public highway and in such a manner as to endanger the life, limb or property of another; and did unlawfully, knowingly or intentionally possess marijuana. Date of the offenses was on or about October 25, 2013.

Bobby Matthew Miranda The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Bobby Matthew Miranda, 20, of 518 Randolph Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630,

Michael Gregory Jewell The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about August 28, 2013, in the County of Warren, Michael Gregory Jewell, 25, of 212 Killdeer Rd., Stephens City, VA 22655, as the driver of a motor vehicle involved in an accident in which a person was injured or killed, did unlawfully and feloniously fail to stop at the scene of the accident and render assistance or provide the information required by law.

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Dr. David Sovine, Campaign Chair reported that this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is $1,152,000. He noted that the campaign provides hope and support to individuals and families in our community. He noted that contributions

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A highlight of the meeting was a presentation by local students who have raised funds for United Way through the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dimes Worth of Differenceâ&#x20AC;? program.

Representatives of Sherando High School, Daniel Morgan Middle School and Orchard View Elementary presented the results of their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dimes Worth of Differenceâ&#x20AC;? campaigns. Daniel Morgan was recognized as the winner of the KISS FM DJ Dance competition for raising over $3000 to support United Way. Local companies were also recognized for their fund raising efforts.

Dr. Sovine noted that the final report meeting will be held on January 10, at 8 am, at the United Way Building, 329 N. Cameron St. Local companies and individuals interested in helping United Way can contact the organization at 540-5361610.

WFRD Deputy Chief Recognized Late last month, Winchester Fire & Rescue Deputy Chief Eddie McClellan was recognized with the 2013 EMS Provider Award from the Sons of the American Revolution for his dedication to overseeing the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EMS program.

Deputy Chief McClellan manages the Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EMS Division, ensuring that vehicles, equipment and personnel are in a state of readiness and meet state standards. In addition, he maintains his own certification as an Advanced Life Support Technician.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;His work behind the scenes enables the Department to provide quality emergency medical care to our residents and visitors,â&#x20AC;? stated Winchester Fire & Rescue Chief Allen Baldwin.

that is scheduled to open in the fall of 2016. The Web page includes information regarding the project, insights into the role of middle school as well as some images depicting what the interior and exterior of the new Frederick County Middle School will look like once the project is completed. The page can be found at http://bit.ly/1jNuiQx or through links on the Frederick County Public School homepage (www.frederick. k12.va.us) or the Frederick County Middle School homepage (fcm.frederick.k12.va.us).

Schools Superintendent David Sovine says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new Frederick County Middle School is more than a school project, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a community project. Once completed, the school will be student-centered facility designed specifically from the perspective of the student to foster his or her academic, physical and social development. The facility will be highly adaptable and will reflect the community it serves. By visiting the Web page devoted to the project, members of our community can learn more about the school and follow along as the construction process begins.â&#x20AC;?

Coordinator of Policy and Communications Steve Edwards says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We developed and maintained Web pages similar to the one weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve launched for the Frederick County Middle School project when Greenwood Mill Elementary School and the school divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Transportation Center were constructed. The pages have proven to be very popular because they allow members of the community to learn about the projects and view photos of the facilities throughout the construction process. One addition to the new Frederick County Middle School page is a unique animation that was provided

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Web Page Launched on Replacement Frederick County Middle School

In our previous issue we incorrectly identified Warren County DSS Advisory Board member Christine Hartman.

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Sovine adds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Key stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, school administrators and members of the community, participated in the visioning process for the new Frederick County Middle School. The facility reflects what teaching and learning is today and will provide students with numerous opportunities to explore various interests while engaging in the learning process. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited to share this project with the community and look forward to welcoming students

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The current Frederick County Middle School opened in 1965 as a junior high school and totals 96,701 square feet. The new school, which will total approximately 180,000 square feet, will be constructed on 38 acres adjacent to Gainesboro Elementary School. It will have a program capacity of approximately 900 students compared to the current schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program capacity of 730 students. The estimated total project cost is $49,500,000 which includes the components for a turnkey project including land, design, engineering, site improvement, construction, equipment and furnishings.

Two male juvenile vandal suspects charged by FRPD County and private property, vehicles and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the Bingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; were targets Front Royal Police Chief Norman Shiflett reports charges against two juveniles following an investigation of a rash of graffiti vandalism in the Town of Front Royal.

According to a Dec. 7 press release, FRPD received eight separate reports of vandalism on December 4, 2013. The suspects defaced three vehicles, property owned by Warren County Parks and Recreation, storage sheds located at Helmuth

Builders and several walls at Bing Crosby Stadium with black spray paint, the press release stated.

Officer Kevin Orndorff developed leads leading to two local juveniles, who he subsequently interviewed about their involvement.

Officer Orndorff then obtained seven Juvenile Petitions on each of the males, who are 14 and 16 years of age.

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By Malcolm Barr Sr. Warren County Report Christmas came early for many Warren County school kids, parents and friends, who crowded into the Warren County Middle Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s giant auditorium on Luray Avenue Saturday, Dec. 7 for Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, Virginia The Musical.â&#x20AC;?

The hour-long musical play based on the famous letter to the editor of the New York Sun from 8-yearold Virginia Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hanlon in 1897 (she asked if Santa Claus really did exist) involved students from every public school in Warren County, plus a

teacher or two.

It was presented by the Blue Ridge Arts Council (BRAC) and Warren County Public Schools. The local school system was one of 100 similar entities across the country to receive a $1,000 share of a $100,000 grant

by Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to produce the delightful show, very ably directed in Front Royal by Ryan Shapiro.

Kaitlyn Flebbe played the title role in Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening night performance. Also gracing the stage on opening night were Hudson Fortney as Scraggly Santa, Dylan Berry as Ollie, Natalie Dyke as the Librarian, Sage Nischan as Miss Church,

Sabrina Perea as Charlotte, Dominic Wilson as the Jolly Gentleman, Kaitlyn Crawford as the Young Mother, Sophie Smith as Mrs. Whiskers, Audrey Duweke as Mrs. Whiskerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister; and as the Whiskersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; kittens, Scout Broadbent, Macy Adkins and Dominic Wilson.

Also featured: as News Kids were Jocelyn Acosta, McKenna Adkins, Sophia Conrow, Ariana Haislop, Brooke Thompson, Laney Schenher, Aslyn Rankin, Ryleigh Moxley and Jacob Bolls; as dancing pigeons, Madison Booth, Kayla Haislop, Taylynn Leach, Molly Meador, Jacob Bolls, Catie Hawk and Kayla Mason; as City Dwellers, Miranda Sayers, Katie Glascock, Makayla Helsley, Jhyrssa Scheifla, Willow Nischan and Sadi Comstock; as Library patrons, Sophia Holder, Ava Livingstone and Emily Ramsey; as Singing Books, Jaydynn Leach, Kayla Haislop and Abby Jones; and Around the World Santas, Conor Holder, Jesse Acosta, Kaden Haislop, Aiden Boyles, Noah Gardland, Jr., gage Bane, J.D. Fletcher and Jayden Christopher.

After an initial second performance weather cancellation, April Sayers (Virginia), Hannah Allen (Librarian), Iliana Soderberg (Charlotte), Valencia Lombardi-Chisholm

(Young Mother) and Noah Garland Jr. (Ollie) got their alternating role showcases on Friday evening, Dec. 13.

Including Shapiro, the adults responsible for this lively show - the creative team - were Amos Estes, music director; Alyssa Crump, choreographer; Kym Crump (BRAC executive director) producer; and Pam Dyke, co-producer.

No one claimed responsibility for installing discipline among more than 50 kids in the cast, but we suspect director Ray Shapiro, who acted as MC and a makeshift door-closer when a stuck panel caused a pregnant pause in the production, was the Johnny on the spot!

Stage manager was Samantha Dyke. Vocal captain Natalie Dyke; dance captain Valencia LombardiChisholm; Tonya and Brooke Allen, sound; and Ramsey Young, lights, rounded out the supporting staff.

And in a perhaps final bow to the community, the Wayside Foundation for the Arts Board of Directors, which ran the recently-closed Wayside Theatre in Middletown, donated most the costumes for the show.

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By Sue Golden On Sunday, December 15th, the new owners of the Wayside Inn held an open house to introduce themselves to the Wayside Inn community. The open house, which ran from 1 pm until 4 pm, was a huge success.

George (Len) and Becky Reeves literally opened the doors at the Wayside Inn and people came from all over to show their support. Almost all of the guest room doors were open so people could wander through the Inn and check out the rooms available for rent. People explored the kitchen, had drinks at the bar, listened to live music, and videotaped their memories of the Inn. The place was totally packed from beginning to end.

Becky said they did not expect quite so many people to attend the open house. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was wonderful! There were people who had spent their whole lives in Middletown and had

never been in the Inn before. On the other hand, there were many, many people calling out to each other and sharing their personal memories of the Inn. I want the Inn to be a great meeting place.â&#x20AC;?

Don Greenfield, one of the chief helpers at the Inn, said the whole day was awesome. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were so many people, all enjoying themselves and offering advice and assistance to the Inn.â&#x20AC;? Don, who has been involved in management consulting, computers, inspections and consulting, speculated that he has spent his entire life getting ready to help out at the Wayside Inn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is taking all of my talents.

I love the Inn and its history.â&#x20AC;?

Len now has three hours of taped memories of the Inn. He hopes to create a digital library of peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; memories that visitors can come in and enjoy. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not sure where or how he will be displaying them, but he is working on it. Anyone inter-

Dear Stewart, I decided to buy a live Christmas tree this year. How am I supposed to care for it? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; T. Reese Dear Mr. Reese,

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Congratulations on deciding to go live this year. This tree will be there to enjoy year after year and you might see me or one of my friends living in it some day.

Yes, there is special care involved in live trees, but it is not all that difficult. The most important thing is to gradually introduce it to the warmer

ested in taping their memories of the Wayside Inn should contact the staff at the Inn. Winchester Councilor Evan Clark said it was a great event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was excited to see the parking lot full. I was enthused to see a whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who of the local community at the party. The Wayside Inn is an iconic establishment and really needs to be supported, by both the local and greater mid-Atlantic community.â&#x20AC;?

Janet Heishman of Strasburg went to the open house with her husband Ron. Both Heishmans worked at the Inn in the past. Janet gushed afterward that there was â&#x20AC;&#x153;no place to park for three blocks it was so crowded.

Sounded like old times inside and saw many old friends. We wish [the Reeves] much luck and love with this new adventure and hope that the Wayside Inn will be restored to its original glory. By the way, there is a jar on the wishing well to make donations that says â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wish for the Wayside Inn to be painted white again!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Peggy Hodgson of Middletown said simply â&#x20AC;&#x153;it was wonderful.â&#x20AC;?

Larrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavern at the Wayside Inn had its â&#x20AC;&#x153;softâ&#x20AC;? opening on Monday, December 16th. A steady lunch crowd enjoyed the Tavern. The simple but satisfying menu, which appears to specialize in deserts, included burgers, sandwiches, stew and, yes, peanut soup! The menus, both food and bar, will expand with time. Sarah Mauck of Strasburg, a veteran chef, will lead the kitchen. Mike Doleman of Winchester will tend to the bar.

Becky and Don seemed to relax in the evening with only two guests.

They discussed plans and ideas. They joked about how the purchase of the Inn came about. You need to ask; it is a good story. They talked about how appreciative they are in the tremendous outpouring of community sup-

port and how thankful they are for the open house turnout.

Becky carries around a notebook to keep track of all of the suggestions offered by the community. Becky and Don said people stop by the Inn wanting to help, whether paid or unpaid. They offer tips for the Inn, suggestions for the bar and recommendations for the garden. Helpers, friends, and family - new and old - have come by the Inn to clean and decorate.

The upstairs guest rooms are available; Becky promises a hot breakfast in the morning. The Tavernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anticipated initial hours will be 11 am to 8

conditions of the house. Start three or four days before and put it in the cool garage or an enclosed porch. Remember this tree is dormant and immediate heat will start it growing again. Before it gets inside the house youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also want to check it for bugs and other critters. Some people like to spray on an antidessicant like Wiltpruf to help the needles contain the moisture before they bring the tree in the house.

When itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready to come inside, place it inside a large galvanized tub to help stabilize it and help collect any fallen needles or debris. Try to locate the tree in a cool part of the room and definitely away from heat

sources. Keep the root ball watered as often as necessary but try not to get it too soggy by over watering.

Try not to leave the tree inside any more than 4 to 7 days and never add nutrients or fertilizers while inside the house. For reintroducing the tree to the outdoors, just reverse the procedure of bringing it inside so that it can slowly adapt to the colder temperatures outside. Once ready, the tree can be planted just like any other tree. Of course, you had planned ahead and already dug and prepared the hole so this part should be easy.

I hope you enjoy your live Christmas tree for many years!

pm seven days a week. On Christmas Day, the Tavern will be open from 1 pm until 8 pm. The Tavern will even be open on New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve. Becky â&#x20AC;&#x153;wants to see the Inn come alive again with live music and lots of guests.â&#x20AC;?

At the end of a very satisfying evening of great food and conversation, Don took his tip money and said with an impish grin â&#x20AC;&#x153;this is going into the painting fund jar!â&#x20AC;?

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Warm up in the cabin, where you might run into Santa, or with some hot chocolate and cookies! Admission: 12 and over: $5, 2-11: $3, 1 and under: Free! Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, & New Years Day. Lights out at 10 p.m., so please plan your visit accordingly.

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Sunday, December 22 • Forecast 72° | 46° • 5:30pm - 8pm An 1850’s Christmas Night. Long Branch Plantation, 830 Long Branch Lane, Millwood. Many area residents attend the holiday service held at Old Bethel, located less than a mile away from Long Branch Plantation, the weekend before Christmas. After the service, service attendees and the general public are invited back to Long Branch to share in holiday cheer from 5:45 pm until 8:00 pm. Step back in time as Long Branch is decorated as if it were the 1850s. Historic holiday treats & drinks will be served, as live old-time string music will fill the halls with the sounds of the holidays. Admission is free! Contact: Cassie Ward, Director of Public Programs, Long Branch Plantation, (540) 837-1856, cward@ visitlongbranch.org • 5:30pm - 9:30pm Walking in a Winter Wonderland. See description for Friday, December 20th.

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Thursday, December 26 â&#x20AC;˘ 10am - 11am English as a Second Language. Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. This class is for anyone who wants to learn English. â&#x20AC;˘ 10:15am - 11:15am Toddler Story Time. Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Toy Time! What toys are your favorites? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enjoy a fantastic story and craft all about the toys you love best! Siblings welcome. â&#x20AC;˘ 11am - 12pm Preschool Story Time.

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Briefs Handley Library Holiday Hours All branches of Handley Regional Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Libraries will return to normal operating hours on Thursday, December 26.

In addition, all branches of the library will be closed on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, and Wednesday, January 1, 2014 for the New Year holiday.

Normal operating hours will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2014.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. John Huddy, director, at 540 662-9041 ext. 14 or by email at jhuddy@handleyregional.org.

LFCC Receives Re-affirmation of Accreditation from SACS Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) garnered reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS).

SACS is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states.

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ported their findings at the annual conference in Atlanta, GA last week.

LFCC received accreditation for another five year cycle.

The criteria the committee reviewed during their visit to LFCC included: quality of administration, quality of faculty and faculty competence, institutional effectiveness (planning and assessment), library and learning resources, student services and enhancing student development, academic support services, quality of student services staff, and physical resources, facilities, building and grounds.

In addition, the College’s offcampus sites were evaluated and personal visits by SACS committee members were made to Navy Federal Credit Union, Liberty High School, Millbrook High School, Skyline High School, Strasburg High School, and Stonewall Jackson High School. Our dual enrollment processes and outcomes were reviewed.

The SACS team was very impressed with every area they reviewed. The College was given NO recommendations for improvement by the team, which is fairly rare and a tribute to the good work going on at the school.

Dr. Cheryl Thompson-Stacy pointed out, “So many people were involved with this success. We are proud of what we do each and every day, and the positive difference we make in so many students’ lives.”

LFCC’s First President, Dr. William McCoy, Remembered (19282013) Dr. William H. McCoy was appointed the first president of Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC), at the age of 41. He served as president of LFCC for 18 years, from 1969-1987. He passed away on De-

cember 4, 2013, at his residence in Jacksonville, Florida.

On October 11, 1969 he officiated during the ground-breaking ceremonies of the Middletown Campus with Mr. Wilkie Hunt, College Board Chairman, and Dr. Dana Hamel, Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System. (Pictured below). Under McCoy’s supervision, the College received accreditation from the Southern Association of Community Junior Colleges.

In 1970, the College opened its doors to 577 students with 23 fulltime faculty members. Two years later Dr. McCoy handed diplomas to 92 students. Today, the school has 7,238 students and 76 full-time faculty, and handed out diplomas to 1,062 students last May. Dr. McCoy also served as president of the Shenandoah Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America; president, and later director of the Wayside Foundation of the Arts; and chairman of the Winchester Apple Harvest Festival for ten years. He was also a member of the Winchester Rotary Club, serving on the club’s board of directors.

In 1987, he left Virginia to become president of North Florida Junior College. However, he remained connected to LFCC. He contributed regularly to the William H. McCoy Scholarship Fund to support LFCC students. He also attended LFCC’s 40th anniversary celebration in 2010.

According to LFCC’s president Dr. Cheryl Thompson-Stacy; “Despite his declining health, he wanted to be sure that he made the trip to LFCC, and he enjoyed seeing many of his former colleagues and friends. Dr. McCoy’s love for and dedication to the College was evident, and greatly appreciated.”

His eighteen year tenure is still remembered by some of LFCC’s profes-

sors and staff who worked with him.

Andrea Ludwick, who has been a Professor of Communication Studies and Theatre since 1974, said, “I will be forever indebted to Dr. McCoy for his dedication to students and his support of theatre and performing arts at LFCC. He never missed a show and continued to support all of our events while he was president.”

The blackbox theatre at LFCC is named in McCoy’s honor.

Hospital’s Blood Pressure Screenings Rescheduled for Holidays With Christmas and New Year’s Day falling on Wednesday this year, Warren Memorial Hospital will offer its regular blood pressure screening on Monday, December 23, and Monday, December 30, 2-3 p.m. The free weekly screenings will resume their regular schedule on Wednesday, January 8. No appointments are required.

In the event of bad weather, the blood pressure screening will be cancelled if Warren County Public Schools are closed that day. For more information, call (540) 636-0260.

Humane Society ‘Unique Breed’ adoption month coming As the Westminster Dog Show showcases 190 purebred canines, at the Humane Society of Warren County we will be celebrating our own ‘Unique Breeds’ with the opportunity to adopt a one-of-a-kind champion of your very own.

Adopt a “Unique Breed” dog between January 2nd and February 9th, purchase a $10 Westminster Dog Show raffle ticket, and your adoption fee will be waived. Stop by the animal shelter located at 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA to check out dozens of unique breeds waiting for

their forever homes.

Can’t adopt? You can still support our Unique Breed Adoption Special by purchasing a Westminster Dog Show raffle ticket. For a donation of $10 you get a chance to win $350. Each ticket will be randomly assigned an AKC dog breed. If your breed wins Best in Show you win the prize. Breeds will be posted on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HumaneSocietyWarrenCountyFrontRoyalVA. Winners will be contacted on February 12th. Tickets can be purchased at the shelter. This adoption special is made possible due to Marta Steane from ING Financial.

Area Students Receive Athletic Honors at Randolph-Macon Academy Randolph-Macon Academy students, faculty, staff, and parents honored the varsity and junior varsity athletes of the fall 2013 season at an awards ceremony held on Thursday, November 21, 2013.

In varsity cross-country, sophomore Robert K. DeBerry received the Most Improved Runner Award, and freshman Dongeun “Amy” Go and junior Xel Ochoa both received Coaches’ Awards.

The varsity football team players garnered many honors within their conference. Team MVP senior Jonathan Moore was named the Patriot Football Conference Co-Player of the Year. The team named two Coaches’ Award winners, seniors Carson Holder and Kevin Slaton. Both were named to the Patriot Football Conference 1st Team--Holder as Wide Receiver and Defensive End and Slate as Running Back and Defensive Back. The Most Improved Player on the team was senior Garrett Cavanaugh, who was also named to the Pa-

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Several other varsity football players were named to the Patriot Football Conference 1st Team. Senior Manny Arellano was recognized for Offensive Line and Defensive Line, junior Malik Cochran and senior Ming Gong were both named to the 1st Team for the Offensive Line, and senior Benjamin Gillis was named to the 1st Team for kicking. Gillis also received Honorable Mention for Punting, while senior Troy White received an Honorable Mention for Defensive Back.

Gillis also played varsity soccer, where he received the team’s Coaches’ Award and an Honorable Mention in the Delaney Athletic Conference

(DAC). Senior Herman Mangueira also received a DAC Honorable Mention for soccer and was named the team’s Most Improved Player.

The school’s Soccer MVP award went to senior Bryan Mazzola, who was named to the DAC 1st Team.

In varsity tennis, freshman Angelique Murphy received the Coaches’ Award, while sophomore ZiYun Wang was named Most Improved Player. Sophomore Siqin Xie was named MVP and also awarded Delaney Athletic Conference Honorable Mention.

The Coaches’ Awards in varsity volleyball were awarded to seniors Catey Borden and Caitlin Bunker. The MVP, senior Kelli Amner Hutcheson, was named to the Delaney Athletic Conference 1st Team.

Sophomore Ashley Grossman and freshman Mackenzie Julia Norton

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both received Delaney Athletic Conference Honorable Mention.

In JV Football, Alexander NdongoShe was named the Most Improved Freshman.

In JV Soccer, junior Douglas Brennand was named the Most Valuable Player and junior Trevor Whitcraft received the Coaches’ Award.

Congratulations to these students on their outstanding athletic acheivement!

WCDS Third Grade Students Bring Christmas to Those in Need Third grade students spent the last two months asking to do chores around the house and in their neighborhoods!

These hard-working Wakefield Country Day School students did not take on these tasks for their own gain. Instead the WCDS third grade students in Ms. Becky Ernest class used the money they

earned to purchase Christmas gifts for children less fortunate then themselves. Ms. Ernest has been participating with her classes in the Chores for Children for the past three years.

Her classes during this time have earned over $3,100 for doing chores.

This year, her class was able to earn $435. The WCDS students and their teacher then went shopping for gifts for children so that they, too, could receive a gift for Christmas. Service to others is certainly a tradition at WCDS that will never graduate!

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Death notices

Marie C. Spitler Marie Catherine Spitler, 71, of Winchester, Virginia, died, Tuesday, December 17, 2013, in Winchester Medical Center. Memorial contributions may be made to Omps Funeral Home, 1600 Amherst Street, Winchester, Virginia, 22601 to help with funeral expenses.

John C. Foreman, II John Carl Foreman, II, age 45, of Star Tannery, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013, in Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, Woodstock, Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to The Cancer Treatment Center of America, 1331 East Wyoming Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124.

Mark A. Craig Mark Anthony Craig, 49, of Winchester, Virginia, died Saturday, December 14, 2013, at Winchester Medical Center. In honor of Mark, memorial contributions may be made to an educational scholarship fund for the benefit of the Craig children, c/o Leigh Ann Craig, 1600 Amherst Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601.

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Elizabeth “Betty” D. Snapp Elizabeth “Betty” Davison Snapp, 87, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Thursday, December 12, 2013, in a local nursing facility.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, Virginia, 22601 or Round Hill United Methodist Church, 2993 Northwestern Pike, Winchester, Virginia, 22603.

Dorothy Streater Gaither Dorothy Streater Gaither, 81, died suddenly, December 11, after a difficult illness at Winchester Medical Center and the Envoy of Winchester rehabilitation facility.

Christopher R. McArdle Christopher R. McArdle, 61, of Winchester, Virginia, died, Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at the Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Center.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, Virginia, 22601 or on line at brhospice.org.

Deborah Lynn “Debby” Barkemeyer Deborah Lynn “Debby” Barkemeyer Payne, 57, of Winchester, Virginia died Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at her home. Memorial contributions may be made to SPCA , 115 Featherbed Lane, Winchester, VA 22601 or Susan G. Komen For The Cure, Attn: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.

Thomas Lee Fawcett Known by many as “Spigot” or just plain “Lee”, Thomas Lee Fawcett was born and raised in Frederick County, Virginia on July 13, 1925. Described as ‘a good man, funny and full of practical jokes, but mostly “what you saw “ was “what you got.” Lee, 88, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2013 at Westminster-Canterbury where he and his wife of 63 years had lived for the past six years. Memorials may be offered to r Grace Lutheran Church, 26 West Boscawen Street, Winchester, VA 22601 or to Westminster Canterbury Fellowship Fund, 300 Westminster Canterbury Drive, Winchester, VA 22603.

Robert Rush Robert Murray “Bob” Rush, 82, of Stephens City, VA passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013 in the Winchester Medical Center. Memorial contributions may made to the Thanksgiving Memorial Fund, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 26 West Boscawen Church, Winchester, VA 22601 or to the Frederick County Education Foundation.

Raymond Boron Raymond Curtis Ullery Boron, 65, of Winchester, died Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Winchester Medical CenterMemorial contributions may be made to Winchester Church of God, 2080 N. Frederick Pike, Winchester, VA 22603 or to The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

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County’s younger Gifted & Talented gather to ‘do their thing’

By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report On December 17, 40 Gifted and Talented students from Warren County Public Schools five elementary schools gathered at the Villa Avenue Community Center to for the second of four G/T Activity Days to, well, do what they do.

According to program organizers, “The purpose of these days is to give gifted students a chance to spend time with other gifted students and to participate in high level challenging activities. It is essential for gifted students to spend part of their instructional time with their intellectual peers and this allows that time. Also, gifted students need this time for their social and emotional development.”

As further detailed of the day’s activities, groups of students rotated through several science experiments, such as “Planet Oobleck” and “Save Fred”, while recording their thoughts and findings in a journal.

The highlight of the day was considered an “egg drop experiment”. Groups had to choose five things from a list of items that could be used to engineer a way to keep an egg from breaking when dropped from a certain height. They could choose from such things as cotton balls, balloons, straws, string, and toothpicks. Only one group was successful but other groups came up with very inventive ideas.

Our curiosity up, we asked which design didn’t break the egg.

“The winning egg drop design was made out of two balloons with a cup at the base holding the egg inside and securing it using rubber bands. There were cotton balls and coffee filters used as padding around the egg. The overall design resembled a hot air balloon,” Math and Science Instructional Specialist Diedra Magnifico Cardamone told us.

The winning team of 5th graders was comprised of Timmothy Rotenberry, Lukas Leon-Nolan, Megan Patton, April Sayers, Ender Young and Michael Artone, shown in accompanying photo.

Involved teachers noted that this experiment is usually done with middle school or high school students – GO elementary kids!!!

The day was considered a rousing success as the students had a chance to share their creativity and ideas outside the normal classroom, if only for one day of four set aside for this interaction each school year.

Involved educators included two teachers from E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School, Jill Alicie and Heather Lupton, who planned and ran the program; Gifted Coordina-

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Pass the pancakes at annual Kiwanis community breakfast

By Malcolm Barr Sr. Warren County Report For its annual major fund-raising event, the Kiwanis Club of Front Royal attracted close to 1,500 people to its popular pancake breakfast at the E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School on Dec. 7.

Simultaneously, on the floor above the cafeteria, the club sponsored its first blood drive for the American Red Cross.

Twenty-seven people gave blood, according to club treasurer Len Sherp and

Alice Shank. Each donor was offered a free breakfast downstairs!

Officials and residents of both Warren County and the Town of Front Royal attended the breakfast which will benefit needy children in the area. Ninety-one businesses and other individuals and organizations were listed as sponsors of the event.

Said one Kiwanian: “It’s amazing the support we get from the business community...and what makes it really good is that it is priced ($5 per meal) so that everyone - the rich, the poor, and those

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Added Wayne Barber, president: “Off the top of my head, I can’t think of any other community group in Front Royal that puts on anything quite like our pancake day which is annually embraced by young and old and from everyone from public officials to John Q. Public.”

Most of the table clearers and servers were children from community schools.

The club’s senior active member, Ed Greco, 78, served pancakes for the 43rd consecutive year. Kiwanis began the traditional breakfast 57 years ago.

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• 7pm - 8pm Overeaters Anonymous.

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Monday thru Sunday 10 am to 4 pm - Closed Wednesday • 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA • 540-635-4734 • humanesocietywc@gmail.com Please ask about our low cost spay and neuter program. Please be sure your pets at home are spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations. Dog adoption available on Sat. 10 -2 at Petco • Cat adoption available on Sat. 10 - 2 at Southern States • Dogs and Cats available on Sat. 10 - 2 at Helmuth Builders

Join HSWC at our 2nd Annual Tails and Ales Cash Fair and Silent Auction. The grand prize is $1000 with lots of other chances to win cash and door prizes. Ticket price is $30 and includes dinner and drinks. It Begins at 5:30 on Saturday, November 9th.

Fiona - female hound, tri-color, 4 years old.

Fiona is a very sweet and gentle girl that is good with children and other dogs. She is also house trained and would love a home where she doesn’t have to do much physically.

Fiona’s ad sponsored by:

Woody – neutered male brown and white boxer mix, 3 years. Woody is an energetic boy that loves to get outside and run. He also loves car rides.

Woody’ ad sponsored by:

Kelly – female yellow lab, 7 years. Kelly is a very friendly dogs that loves people. She is good with children and she is house trained.

Genesis – spayed female tan and white pit/lab mix, 5 years. Genesis is house trained, good with children, and very smart. She knows many commands and tricks and is eager to learn.

Kelly’s ad sponsored by:

Genesis’ ad sponsored by:

Hillbilly’s Junkyard

540-636-1640 marksonderproductions.com Yes! Mark has “Lucky” the dog from the WCHS

Hillbilly has what you NEED! 4381 Stonewall Jackson Hwy Bentonville, VA • 636-2671 hillbillysjunkyard.com

Wanda Snead

Property Management

Martins Foods 409 South St. Front Royal

Serving the area for 16 years!

540-635-2249

SamSneadRealty.com

Sam Snead Realty • 540-635-9753

With your help we have been able to place thousands of animals in good homes. Contact Alison @ 540-551-2072 if you would like to become a pet sponsor too!

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