Late October 2014 Warren and Frederick County Report

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“One thing is clear to this court – this department was in turmoil. There were two camps … no one played nice in this department. Most examples cited are of dysfunction of the fire company – boys not playing well together.” – Federal Judge Michael Urbanski

First Amendment

Front Royal Co. One acquitted of free speech violations

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By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report After about 12 hours of deliberation over two days, shortly after 4 p.m. on Friday, October 10, a sevenperson federal court jury rendered a verdict of not guilty of one count of defamation of character and two counts of First Amendment freedom

of speech violations against Front Royal Volunteer Fire Company One and its board president David Santmyers.

Several matters of law taken under consideration in the case by U.S. District Court Judge Michel F. Urbanski remain to be resolved. However, given the jury verdicts, those rulings may hold the most import on how

volunteer fire companies are viewed legally in the future, rather than on the evidentiary dynamics of this specific case.

The federal case against Company One and its board president was filed by two former members, Phil Charles and David Michael Ellinger.

Both claimed they were suspended and/or removed from membership in the department for taking concerns about operational and financial appropriations to a town official, Vice-Mayor Shae Parker. Ellinger also filed a FOIA request on Cost Recovery appropriations and distribution with County Fire and Rescue Chief Richard Mabie. Ellinger’s defamation claim came as a result of a letter from Santmyers to his boss, Frederick County Sheriff Robert Williamson, alleging fraudulent use of his position as the department’s treasurer to access free paint for personal use.

Defense attorney Dawn Boyce countered that since the Ellinger’s boss’s investigation found the allegations unwarranted and that Santmyers believed them to be true, defamation was a moot point.

Boyce also argued that the suspensions and removals of Ellinger and Charles were internal, departmental actions by the board and membership that were enabled by the fire company’s bylaws. She dismissed the plaintiff ’s contention that those actions were tied in any way to Charles and Ellinger taking their concerns to a public official outside their roles as fire company members.

Plaintiff attorney Timothy Bosson cited the timing of the internal actions against his clients, as well as the sudden resurrection of what he called contrived allegations about bill paying and paint or oil acquisition by Ellinger as tools to achieve silencing his client once he began to go public with his concerns. Similar timing surrounded the vote to remove Charles from the membership, Bosson said.

The major question of law remaining revolves around the defense argument that a volunteer fire and rescue company, even one with financial ties to and some managerial oversight by a municipal government, is still an independent entity, not “a state actor” liable on such First Amendment

federal charges.

“Is the fire company a state actor? Members don’t leave their First Amendment rights at the door,” Judge Urbanski said after a night of consideration of the defense dismissal arguments and plaintiff rebuttal to close the Wednesday session. “But the volunteer notion is a bit of wrinkle … but First Amendment rights of employees are qualified rights – you have the right to speak as citizens. But there is really no evidence presented that Mr. Charles’ and Mr. Ellinger’s statements made inside Company One were made as citizens, but rather were made as members of Company One.” All I’ve got is Shae Parker As for the plaintiff contention all the “internal” disciplinary and removal actions came after they began to go public, Judge Urbanski called the evidence “thin”.

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First Amendment COURT, from Amendment. Where is the evidence of retaliation? All I’ve got is Shae Parker, who said at some point it was mentioned to me. Where is the evidence that because of that something was done to them,” Urbanski asked counsel for both sides outside the jury’s presence.

Defense counsel Boyce pointed out that Parker testified that a bulk of Charles and Ellinger’s conversation with him had been about the ill-advisability of taking one of the company’s two pumper trucks out of commission, and that the cost-recovery issue cited by the plaintiffs as so pivotal to the alleged attempt to silence them, was almost an afterthought to the conversation.

“One thing is clear to this court – this department was in turmoil,” the judge said, adding, “There were two camps … no one played nice in this department. Most examples cited are of dysfunction of the fire company – boys not playing well together. This is not so much about the First Amendment as that people don’t get along at the fire house.”

Testimony indicated that some members, particularly younger ones, were alienated by the political and financial concerns raised over an extended period by Ellinger and Charles. Defense witnesses, including Company One Chief Oliver, said the division got so bad that some members would walk out of rooms at the station when Charles or Ellinger walked in.

Genesis of dispute Evidence presented over four days of testimony indicated that Ellinger, as board treasurer, and Charles as board secretary, had ongoing concerns over the operational status of an aging pumper truck, Engine 1-1; as well as what they believed was an inequitable return from the county Emergency Services Department of cost-recovery money generated by Company One back to the company,

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Ellinger and other county officials estimate that Company One, located on the 200 block of Commerce Avenue in Front Royal, runs about 85 percent of the county emergency services calls (for full disclosure, including the one that save this reporter’s life 22 months ago).

Numbers provided by county Emergency Services indicate cost recovery has taken in over $4 million since 2007. Ellinger said he thought the total return could be even higher by a million dollars or more. Using $4 million as the cost-recovery revenue total over seven years; a 50-percent return on 85 percent of that total would equal $1.7 million. Ellinger estimated Company One has realized a cost-recovery return of about $500,000 over that time.

County Emergency Services Chief Richard Mabie, who testified on the trials second day, said records indicate Company One has received $246,000 in direct cash payments from cost recovery. However, he noted and the defense presented testimony over the four-day trial, that there are other ways the department is compensated financially by the county; that not all the compensation is obvious but that Ellinger and Charles refused to accept such explanations.

Included in those other revenue streams are pay for full-time, professional staff; insurance; fuel costs, EMS and other supplies, as well as the availability of grant money through the county, Company One

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“Why are we here? We’re here because they cared. If you believe you’re getting ripped off hundreds of thousands of dollars it’s your duty as treasurer to pursue that. He was doing it because he thought he was right.” – Plaintiff attorney Timothy Bosson Chief Larry Oliver and County Emergency Services Chief Richard Mabie explained. Mabie also estimated that since 1996, the year after he became county fire chief and three years before the county took over full funding of county emergency services as part of the 522 Corridor Agreement, the county has funded Company One to a total of $6.3 million, including personnel costs, $3.5 million without payrolls figured in.

Yes, Mabie said of some additional cost-recovery revenue being spread to other volunteer departments.

However, he explained that sometimes volunteers from other departments assist in calls in which Company One may transport, and that their assistance wouldn’t show up on the cost-recovery invoices.

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pumper trucks, but separated with them on its needing to be the aging and increasingly expensive-to-maintain Engine 1-1. He also said he didn’t believe Company One needed to own a backup pumper truck, simply have access to one.

The issue of reaching a $30,000 maximum to maintain Engine 1-1 due to repeated problems with the engine and transmission intersected with departmental allegations against Ellinger about the purchase of cans of a certain grade of motor oil Ellinger and Charles believed was designed for use on older engines, like the mid-1980s Engine 1-1’s.

Oliver testified that since Company One had a contract to purchase a different grade oil typical to service newer engines by bulk in 55-gallon barrels, Santmyers and others on the board opposed purchase of the other oil at retail prices. Oliver said he agreed and made the call to continue to use the bulk oil on Engine 1-1 “and if it went bad it was on me.”

Plaintiff attorney Bosson said the allegation that Ellinger had purchased the more expensive oil after Oliver’s decision and left it on the engine seat was fabricated as part of a coordinated effort by Board President Santmyers to discredit and eliminate Ellinger and Charles after the questions about

cost recover money began to go public.

Bosson also noted that department records indicated that after the decision to sell Engine 1-1 was made, Ellinger had been one of two company members chosen to be involved in pursuing that sale. “If he was being disruptive, trying to prevent it, why was he one of those chosen to set up the sale?” plaintiff counsel asked.

Disruptive or concerned?

Part of that alleged effort to remove the pair of “disruptive” members were allegations led by Santmyers that Ellinger refused to pay bills on time as a means of “getting even” because he was not getting his way on either the cost recovery issue or maintenance of Engine 1-1.

Ellinger testified that the only time he did not pay bills due was if verification of authorization demanded by the county was not in his possession.

“Where are the bills,” plaintiff attorney Bosson asked the jury of Santmyers’ allegation that Ellinger was failing to perform his duties as treasurer of the department, leading to lost credit accounts and late fees.

Bosson questioned Santmyers’ contention his clients were a negative and disruptive influence on the

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department, negatively impacting morale and the trust necessary to effectively respond to fire calls. Any notion of negativity was directly related to his clients’ ongoing pursuit of the cost recovery inquiry, Bosson told the jury.

“Why are we here? We’re here because they cared,” Bosson said, pointing to his clients. “If you believe you’re getting ripped off hundreds of thousands of dollars it’s your duty as treasurer to pursue that. He was doing it because he thought he was right.”

Bosson called Company One Board President Santmyers “a bully” with a bad temper who did not deal well with being contradicted on any issue.

– “You saw it in this room, some of his testimony on the stand was pretty emotional.”

Bosson actually called Santmyers to the stand on day two of the trial as part of the plaintiff ’s case. That led to some heated exchanges in direct examination, heard outside the courtroom by waiting witnesses.

Consistent or contrived?

Bosson questioned the consistency of language used by defense witnesses, calling it “contrived” and part of prepared strategy to head off any

potential departmental or county financial liability a guilty verdict could result in.

“Consider the credibility of the witnesses,” Bosson asked the jury.

He also noted to the jury that his clients were seeking only compensatory damages, not punitive ones. However, he admitted putting a price tag on First Amendment violations was a difficult task.

Defense counsel Boyce countered that what was at issue was personalities, not the First Amendment. “I said from the beginning this is not about the First Amendment, this is about liking each other … about a lot of infighting, about a lot of cliques. They were told to move on but they could not; they could not take ‘no’ for an answer,” Boyce said of the plaintiffs.

She also disputed that the internal hostility was about the cost recovery inquiry – “As far back as 2010 Mr. Ellinger was looking for cost recovery information. Why now, when he’d been asking about it for four years?” defense counsel asked. – “Because they ‘talked to the town?!?’ They talked only to Shae Parker. Who didn’t they talk to? They didn’t talk to the county; they did not initiate action against the county.”

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was simply a money-making ploy by discredited and ousted members, Bosson noted that his clients’ frustration level had hit the breaking point after four years of unanswered questions. He said Charles and Ellinger did finally go to a town official with their concerns; that they did file a FOIA request with the county for details on the cost recovery program.

– “That is why we are here, because they cared more than Mr. Santmyers; because they would not be bullied and would not be silenced.”

But in the end the jury found the evidence connecting the suspensions and membership dismissals to the plaintiffs’ single attempt to go to a public official with their concerns inconclusive. Rather, they agreed with the defense that the dispute was largely an internal one involving warring factions of people who did not like each other, over issues that had become a dead horse to the majority of Company One’s membership.

One last question But the remaining point of law to be decided by Judge Urbanski on whether or not volunteer fire companies operating under municipal umbrellas, including partial funding and oversight are “state actors” subject to legal oversight and civil penalties is a crucial one. His decision will have ongoing and profound implication on how such organizations operate – with or without public accountability, particularly legal accountability as municipal public functions.

For the plaintiffs, counsel argued that such volunteer companies operating under municipal umbrellas conduct an obvious public function in providing emergency services to

citizens.

On the other side, defense argued that since such departments make all internal decisions, including discipline, on the backs of a largely volunteer and unpaid membership, funding and oversight or not, they are not state players with public official liabilities.

How full-time professional staff paid with municipal funds plays into the department’s function may weigh heavily in Judge Urbanski’s decision.

“There is no argument of state action on the suspension of Mr. Ellington or removal of Mr. Charles.

All the evidence is that membership of volunteer fire departments is not something the state has anything to do with; though County Fire Chief Mabie has oversight. It is a fine point.

What we have is an internal dispute that has morphed into a federal constitutional case. And that occurs only if it is a state action; only if it has morphed into a public function,” Judge Urbanski said near the close of Wednesday’s session following arguments on the defense motion to dismiss the case.

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Opinion

One councilman’s vision for Front Royal’s future

By Bret Hrbek

Every election represents a point in time that is vital for the future direction of a community. This November the people of the Town of Front Royal will have another chance to choose the direction of our town. All the candidates bring something positive to the table but the one thing that I have not heard is their vision for our town.

Maybe you don’t know mine either, so I want to share.

First look at what we have accomplished as a community since 2006.

Of all levels of government one would expect the most localized to be the most active. Those of us who serve at the county and town levels live and work directly with our constituents.

We see the problems and can address them in a timely manner.

Over the past eight years we have paved and repaired more roads in the town then the preceding decade. We have entered into an agreement with AMP (American Municipal Power municipal energy co-operative) to develop a power portfolio that allows us to charge the lowest price for electricity in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

We have begun the initial stages of our trail system leading to a more walkable community. We have finally seen the release of the Avtex site for development by the EPA and have just expanded the town by 604 acres with the annexation of the FRLP property.

We have laid a marker for economic development in our downtown with the acquisition of the former Afton Inn to be a catalyst for development of our historic Main Street. And we have set aside funds and appointed a committee to advise us on town-specific economic development projects and redevelopment opportunities.

We have expanded our water treatment plant for future growth and are expanding the waste water treatment plant. We have revitalized the Cherrydale Avenue and Royal Village neighborhoods with curb and gutter and new waterlines.

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With our partners – the Commonwealth of Virginia, Warren County and the Economic Development Authority – we have made Front Royal a more attractive place to live with the completion of the North Fork bridge and the construction of the South Fork bridge, the construction of the Leach Run Parkway, the building of two new high schools, library and baseball stadium, renovation of the old Warren County High School and the building of an additional middle school.

While cost of living has increased 18 percent since 2006 or a little more than 2 percent per year, the town has done its share of improvements with only a 1.3-percent increase in general fund expenditures.

What about the future? What do I see for our community for my four children over the next several decades?

I would like us to see the community attract industries in the four economic sectors that have the most exciting opportunities for growth in the future: technology, energy, health care and taking advantage of our God-given natural resources for tourism.

With the opening of the Avtex site we have an opportunity to attract high paying jobs in any of these sectors and I look forward to working with our partners on the site to make this a reality. With our low cost of energy, Front Royal is an ideal place for technology firms as one of their largest expenditures is electricity.

The Shenandoah River, the Conservation Research Center (and its partner George Mason University) and the Shenandoah National Park make this an ideal setting for exploration of alternative energy that is environmentally sensitive. Our very community is a laboratory for the balance of our human needs for energy and for a healthy environment.

We have seen firsthand what pollution can do to a community – we can tell the story.

With the possible relocation of the hospital to the Leach Run Parkway site we have an opportunity to build a thriving health care industry. Each day 10,000 Baby Boomers retire and they are looking for and in need of quality health care. They are looking to live in healthy communities.

They are looking for bio-tech firms to provide them with the means to live longer, healthier and more active lifestyles. We can be a community

that gives them that opportunity. We have the land for the research facilities and land for these newly-minted seniors to live.

So how do we do this? Most of this will be up to the people of our community. Government can’t and shouldn’t do it all. However, what we can do as a town is work with our development community to help them make our community vision a reality.

We can and we should start catalyst projects that send a signal that Front Royal is serious about our future and competing in the 21st Century. We can and we should make sure that our housing stock is improved and available.

We have to be ready for the next

generation. The Millennials are looking for different things from a community. They want walkability and mixed use. They want fun eateries and boutique shops. Despite the fact that an iPhone is attached to their hand, they long for the interpersonal relationships and human contact only a mixed-use community can provide.

They want the small town charm with the big city amenities. We can do that by rethinking our development and refurbishing our older buildings. This is not revolutionary but makes sense for our future.

If we do not grow we will die. If we do not think about our future and control its direction someone else

will do it for us. The only people that can stop us is ourselves.

Technology, Energy, Healthcare, Tourism – we can make these the four industrial pillars of our community if we plan for them and work together. But we have to be ready to invest with our time and money. We can’t be afraid to think outside the box or be the first one to try something new.

Front Royal and her people have the potential. We just need to tap into it.

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Opinion

A former candidate analyzes the Front Royal Council race

By Tim Ratigan

When I ran for mayor in 2012 and was headed into the home stretch I had a good friend and advisor give me some good advice. He said, “Tim this is your election to win or lose.�

And as the last two years and 5 months have passed I realized something else – yes, that election was mine to win or lose, but it was someone else’s election to win or lose as well (more on that later).

For the first time partisanship has entered into the Front Royal Town Council Race in an official capacity. The Warren County Republican Committee (WCRC) has officially endorsed three candidates in the coming election. Contrary to the claim of committee Vice-Chairman Matt Tederick that this is not a partisan move, I must disagree.

By endorsing a candidate and that candidate accepting the endorsement, an immediate relationship is formed. That candidate, if elected, now serves two masters, the party and the people. There are two candidates that we know willingly sought and accepted the endorsement of the WCRC and one who claims not to want one but accepted it when given to her. Candidates John Connolly and Hollis Tharpe both actively sought and accepted the endorsement. Beb-

hinn Egger publically stated that she would not seek an endorsement because of her feelings on non-partisanship. But she eventually accepted the endorsement since it was already approved and handed to her.

Spending the taxpayers’ money and voting for or against tax increases is the next topic I want to talk about.

Two of the three candidates endorsed by the WCRC are reluctant to vote for tax increases. Councilman Hollis Tharpe has at times put personal feelings aside in regards to tax increases to do the difficult thing and vote for a much needed tax increase. – Brave man considering how Republicans feel about taxes.

It should be noted that Bebhinn Egger did say to me when I asked her that when possible she would have to think long and hard about voting for the budget if she did not vote for a tax increase. Candidate John Connolly says he would like to set money aside for new projects but said nothing about where the money was going to come from. By the way, I thought we were already doing that.

Egger also wants to embark on a 20-year plan to ensure that all streets have sidewalks and curb and guttering. Where will the money come from? She was strangely silent on that aspect. Remember the candidates are asking for us to vote for them.

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Taxation and spending is an issue that affects all of us and we must choose wisely on this issue.

Moving to the dreaded question on what to do about the 522 corridor, I would like to center on candidate Connolly’s comments at the WCRC Candidates Forum. Mr. Connolly said something that disturbed me greatly and should disturb us, the town taxpayers. When asked about the 522 corridor agreement and weather he would support annexation he said, “No I don’t, the issue is tired. There is a 522 Corridor Agreement in place and it is working. You should build for tomorrow and not focus on yesterday.�

What kind of answer is that?

The 522 Corridor issue is far from over and needs to be settled before we can build for tomorrow. If we do not protect the present we cannot hope to have a bright future. And that brings me to the final issue I want to touch on and that is the future of the town.

Only a few candidates really stand out in this particular area. Candidate Linda Allen has obviously put a lot of thought and hours of study and work into this issue. Allen has made it her business to attend many of the council work sessions and meetings and can be considered the most informed about town business of the non-incumbents in the race.

Allen speaks of the need for a Tourism Zone in Front Royal. This makes

sense and you have to wonder why it has not already been implemented by council. Perhaps her election would change that situation. Front Royal is a tourism town; in fact, the entire county is naturally created for Tourism. Allen, throughout her comments in regards to economic development, shows that she has done her homework and has her eye on the ball. That ball is the future of Front Royal.

Candidate Alford Carter is another interesting candidate. He approaches economic development as a business plan. Thinking like a businessman, who as he noted in the Chamber Candidates Forum has handled multi-million dollar budget in his professional life, he is keenly aware of what needs to happen to bring about economic change – and that is a breath of fresh air in this race.

Candidate and Vice-Mayor Shae Parker also has his finger on the pulse of Front Royal and what needs to happens to ensure the economic future of the town. Himself a local small businessman and six-year incumbent, Parker pointed out that the promotion of public-private partnerships could be a way of promoting economic development. It is this kind of out-of-the-box thinking that Front Royal needs. Out of all the candidates, only a few have dealt in meaningful specifics about how they would achieve their hopes for the future of the town.

Finally, I want to say that it is vi-

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tally important for the candidates for Town Council to be informed on the issues facing the town.

Leach Run Parkway is well on the way to becoming a reality. The new modern and up to date Police Department that Egger and Connolly continue to criticize is now a reality and vital to the future of Front Royal’s safety and security.

We must no longer allow simple yes or no answers from our candidates. We must demand the reason for their simple and seemingly authoritative pronouncements on issues. Remember it is the will of the people that gave our elected officials the power they have. And with that power comes grave responsibility, and part of that responsibility is accountability to the town’s citizens.

Remember at the beginning I said I would explain what I meant when I said it was “someone else’s election to win or lose�.

What I meant is that it is our election to win or lose; for it is we the citizens of Front Royal who have to live with the consequences of each election result. The partisan political drive I mentioned at the outset is a real threat to this town’s future.

Unhappy that an effort spearheaded within their party at the state (and local?) level failed to reverse the desire of the people and council of Front Royal to keep partisanship out of town elections, the Republican leadership of Warren County has manipulated this election from the get go.

Our town government is nonpartisan by design and by code, and yet we have the Warren County Republican Committee trying to ram partisan politics and political cronyism down our throats!

We must say no!

And to achieve that we must turn out in large numbers at the ballot box and vote “no� to that partisan initiative, and yes to our town government as a common-sense operation that exists outside political ideology in the best interest of we the people of Front Royal.

We have existed as an independent town for 225 years and we should not go quietly into the night as pawns of anyone’s political or municipal agenda. Don’t forget the question included in the Republican Committee endorsement application questionnaire – “Do you support the Town of Front Royal and Warren County consolidating into one form of government?�

Was it an accident the Republican Committee would not let that question be answered publicly in front of the media at its candidate forum?

We must continue to work towards moving Front Royal forward and into the Rising Sun, saying in one loud voice “Front Royal’s Best Days are Ahead�.

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New kids on the block – Egger, Connolly in depth

layed (actually they already had been) ‌ Setting priorities on new projects and prudent fiscal planning will enable us to get spending under control and then we can look for inefficient areas that might benefit from cuts.�

A better idea??

BĂŠbhinn Egger at Chamber Forum

John Connolly at Chamber Forum

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councilman (see, who loves you Ms. Councilman) is to “balance the budget so that taxes are never raised.�

Now I hate taxes as much as the next person, but also like a lot of the services they provide. So, NEVER is a BIG word and begs the question as to how she plans to see the town achieve other municipal agendas she cites, including keeping “everything running smoothly,� providing “clean water, electricity, trash collection and good roads,� not to mention “[reducing] the skunk population� and ensuring that the town provide adequate parks and “beautification for tourism and economic growth� in “an environment where businesses can thrive.�

For his part on austere fiscal responsibility, Connolly has been specifically critical of the small incremental tax hikes of 2 cents the town has approved in FY 2012 and FY 2015 years, specifically to achieve the very kind of set asides he recommends for future capital improvement projects.

In FY 2012 council implemented a 2-cent real estate tax increase with the revenue earmarked specifically for the eastside, north-south connector road Leach’s Run Parkway, another

The official start of the election season 24x7 suicide watch for local reporters kicked off at the Chamber of Commerce Candidate’s Forum on October 2 – and only a month and two editions to go before the November 4 Front Royal Town and U.S. midterm elections.

As usual there were a lot of “mom, apple pie and America – err Front Royal – the Beautiful� pronouncements – yes Mr. Connolly, Front Royal is a beautiful place to raise a family – but is that a partisan policy initiative?

So rather than focus on the forum, and re-live reporters pondering their mortality, we are going to use the forum as a jumping off point to begin our exploration of this year’s town council candidates, their thought processes on government and municipal priorities.

And since we’ve taken our first editorial aside at one of three candidates endorsed by the Warren County Republican Committee in what has traditionally been a non-partisan election, we’ll continue in some detail on his and fellow Republican Committee endorsee BÊbhinn Egger’s thought processes as the newest, youngest and most unfamiliar candidates on the local political scene.

As for the Republican Committee’s third endorsee Hollis Tharpe, the incumbent and two-time councilman, is a much more familiar face, who will just have to wait with the rest of the pack – incumbent Vice-Mayor Shae Parker, second-time candidate Linda Allen, multi-time candidate Robbie Tennett and newcomer Alford Carter – for our final pre-election edition of Oct. 31.

Tharpe, like Connolly, is a Republican Committee member. However, Egger is an independent who was not actively seeking a partisan committee

endorsement. But at the September committee meeting Vice-Chairman Matt Tederick called her “the most conservative of the remaining candidates� in pushing her endorsement by a political committee she is not a member of. For the 27-year-old Egger and 28-year-old Connolly this is their first foray into electoral politics.

Sweet bird of youth As for the two 20-somethings’ performance at the forum, well, they sounded young (and no, I’m not just bitter over lost youth). I build this admittedly subjective assessment on two forum pronouncements, one each from Egger and Connolly.

Asked what was the one overriding issue facing the town, Egger replied a lack of sidewalks, suggesting a 20-year capital improvement plan to pave every possible walking path in Front Royal.

Facing that same question, Connolly began by pointing out that while the town has had the lowest municipal and non-profit electric utility rates in Virginia for two years running “there was still room for improvement�. He didn’t say how, other than to suggest that the town begin putting money aside for future projects – something council HAS been doing off and on for some time, and something he was also critical of since that road and police department construction setaside revenue was generated by tax increases.

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west-side connector road and a new police station. In the current FY 2015 budget council implemented another 2-cent real estate hike with the money again earmarked for Leach’s Run Parkway and the new police station.

Following those hikes, the town’s real estate tax rate is 13 cents per $100 of assessed value. And council included a condition that when those projects were paid for, a future council should remove those tax increases.

Asked about his criticism of these tax hikes and increases in town utility rates to cover needed and/or mandated upgrades to the town’s water and wastewater plants totaling some $45-to $50 million, Connolly replied, “I don’t think the federal mandates on the water and sewer upgrades does anything on this point but distract from the fact that Town Council has raised taxes twice in the past three years for spending projects. These are projects that could have been de-

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For her part on fiscal responsibility, Egger states one of her goals as a

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Those â&#x20AC;&#x153;solutionsâ&#x20AC;? posted on her campaign website include staying in the WCSO indefinitely, despite the fact it is too small for the existing force and the county has plans to put new court facilities at that location; renovating either the old, too-small and abandoned FRPD headquarters or the Afton Inn; or buying and renovating another vacant downtown building not designed to house a modern police force. None of these â&#x20AC;&#x153;solutionsâ&#x20AC;? were accompanied by a comparative cost analysis or discussion of the suggested buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s viability for long-term use as a police

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John Connolly strolling through the Festival of Leaves found himself caught between a Christian soldier and doll dress booth, the latter modeled by some ghostly apparitions. station.

The old FRPD headquarters was already bursting at the seams, with investigations being moved out of the old headquarters even before mold was discovered in the ceiling/ floor areas of the building. FRPD has moved into the aging Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office on Jackson Street at a rental cost of $3,000 per month paid to Warren County and investigations remains housed at a second location, according to Town Manager Steve Burke.

At the Republican Candidate Forum, Connolly suggested that perhaps inefficiency was a root cause of the FRPD expansion issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Does the town need 50 officers to police

15,000 town residents,â&#x20AC;? candidates were asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know â&#x20AC;&#x201C; every situation in every municipality is different. I am willing to look at cuts,â&#x20AC;? Connolly replied. He said he had been knocking on a lot of doors in his campaign and had heard complaints that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;laws arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t being enforcedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if law enforcement is done correctly itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not numbers [effective policing is dependent on],â&#x20AC;?

Connolly said.

Costs for the new FRPD headquarter are $39,000 for the 5.24-acre property once a part of the Avtex site parking lot off Kendrick Lane, and a projected $4 million for construction of a facility designed to house the

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Good stewards?

And while Connolly has previously stated that council should be good stewards of its citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; investment in its utility infrastructure, he also reiterated previous statements that the town â&#x20AC;&#x153;should get overâ&#x20AC;? questions about north corridor revenue disbursement. That is perhaps not a surprising comment from a candidate endorsed by a local Republican Committee increasingly reflecting agendas of its Vice-Chairman Matt Tederick, a former county supervisor

and long-time critic of most things council driven.

However, Connollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;get-over-itâ&#x20AC;? stance totally ignores the root cause for that town-county dispute, a feeling among a current council majority that the town is not being adequately

compensated for its investment in north corridor water-sewer infrastructure as originally spelled out in the 1998 Corridor Agreement. That feeling is based on the loss of 80-percent of the PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) fees it was realizing when the corridor restaurant meals-tax PILOT fee lawsuit was lost in 2009 (on a legal technicality about who was being taxed, customers or the business).

At the time that 80-percent revenue stream was out of a total PILOT fee take of around $600,000, or about $480,000 of lost revenue annually.

As of 2012-13, the county has picked up a total of $122,000 in annual operational costs of town contributions to the EDA ($26,855) and Samuelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Public Library ($95,000) as a means of addressing town concerns over that lost corridor revenue. To some councilmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minds, that leaves the town about $2.2 million short on already lost corridor revenue that was implicit in the town-county corridor agreement designed to head off

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The town admittedly risked its own future commercial development and commercial tax base by agreeing to extend central utilities into the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s north corridor. With limited space for commercial development, though improved by the recent release of 160 acres of Avtex land for commercial redevelopment, the town remains somewhat dependent on its corridor PILOT fee revenues as compensation for lost commercial tax revenue to the county.

So, we have to wonder if just â&#x20AC;&#x153;getting over itâ&#x20AC;? qualifies as being a good steward of the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s utility investments.

The morning of her discontent At the chamber forum Egger reiterated what she said in announcing her run for office at a council meeting earlier this year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that she was prompted to throw her hat into the political ring over outrage at the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trade of the vacant and currently unusable old town hall building for the also vacant and even more currently unusable Afton Inn (no wonder Matt Tederick wanted to endorse her).

As with opponents from Matt Tederick to attorneys in the Pond-AtheyPond law firm, Egger cited historical and relative financial values of the two buildings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reason that the Afton Inn/ Town Hall swap prompted me to run for office is because of the obvious irresponsibility and backwardness which that decision displayed. The two buildings are not of equal value; the Warren County real estate assessment lists the Afton Inn at $515,600 and the Town Hall at $785,600.

Actually while her numbers match those we received on the Afton Innâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2011 assessment, our numbers on old town hall sort of bracket hers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; assessed in 2011 at $815,600 and ap-

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praised in 2013 at $610,000. However, those numbers are a somewhat moot point since a facilities use analysis found old town hall currently unfit for any needed town use.

Factor in that due to some ownertown skirmishing over his initial and elaborate redevelopment plans for the Afton Inn dating back to 2006 (the town sued its own BZA to stop the plan over a height variance), owner Frank Barros had an exorbitant $1.2 to $1.4-million price tag on the building standing as an eyesore at the head of its Historic Downtown Business District. In fact, downtown businessmen along East Main Street overwhelmingly supported town-fueled movement on acquisition and either redevelopment or destruction of the ancient, dilapidated but still foundationally-sound structure.

The townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stated goal in organizing the EDA-overseen Afton Inn-Town Hall swap is to bring two now-vacant properties, one currently municipally owned, on to the commercial tax roles within contractually-mandated developmental guidelines. So the current values of the two buildings is essentially irrelevant to that plan because it is the long-term return and general benefit to the entire downtown business community, rather than short-term gain/loss on the front end of the deal that is guiding the town and EDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand.

And as we previously reported, even swap opponent Matt Tederick said he would agree with such a deferred-benefit scenario â&#x20AC;&#x201C; were he to accept it as true. However, that seems something he still remains unwilling to do without someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature â&#x20AC;&#x201C; probably Bret Hrbekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in blood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as a guarantee. (As we go to press the town and EDA continue to conduct closed sessions on details of the property swap that once realized, some forecast by late November, will allow the EDA to aggressively pursue or follow through with already interested potential purchasers of the Afton Inn).

But Egger remains skeptical of the

plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, the Afton Inn is an eye sore, and yes, its owner is a delinquent. But now the Town has an eye sore, and the delinquent property owner has a beautiful piece of Front Royalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, which will no doubt turn into an eye sore under his care â&#x20AC;Ś And weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re supposed to believe that a 5 year right-of-first-refusal at the price offered by the owner is some sort of deal for the town? All he has to do is sit on his hands for 5 years and then sell it, or ask for a price which the Town isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t prepared to pay. The entire situation was handled irresponsibly and illogically,â&#x20AC;? she concludes.

Connolly essentially agreed, commenting at the Republican Committee forum, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would not have voted to trade something for nothing.â&#x20AC;? In fact, he said council â&#x20AC;&#x153;had betrayed the public trustâ&#x20AC;? by getting rid of the old town hall building. Connolly, a 10year resident of Front Royal, called the circa 1930s town hall, if not the circa 1862 Afton Inn, â&#x20AC;&#x153;a vital part of our history.â&#x20AC;?

Egger added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My solution: The Town should have a means of dealing with delinquent property owners other than gifting historic properties to them (actually the town explored means of forcing Barrosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand on the derelict Afton Inn and found there is no enabling state code that allows such action by a town).â&#x20AC;?

With such a cynical view of the role of a private-sector property and business owner, perhaps himself trying to move beyond a lengthy impasse and grudge with the town government, it is somewhat surprising that Egger is such a staunch â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best government is the government that governs leastâ&#x20AC;? advocate.

In fact, in a Q&A with this reporter she did not dismiss the notion of privatizing some municipal services, though admitting she would have to do a lot more research before advocating such a plan. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I might support privatization of municipal services, but I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t looked into what that would mean for the town and

residents, so I would have to research that more thoroughly.â&#x20AC;?

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If elected in the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first November election in at least 80 years, Egger would like to move future town elections back to May, despite over a year of council research indicating a clear majority of citizens supported the move to November. Asked why, she cited a November electorate less likely to be aware of local issues coming to the polls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the local elections are held in November, the voter turnout includes the people who would have come out to vote in May, plus a group of people who would not have bothered to come out and vote in May, because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take an interest in local politics. Therefore the percentage of informed voters decreases if the elections are held in November,â&#x20AC;? she reasoned.

I guess weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find out how informed the November voters are on local issues in about three weeks. And as we have pointed out in debating this stance with others, it is quite an assumption that voters interested in state and national politics arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t also sophisticated enough to realize the

Egger also told us early in her campaign that one priority for her if elected would be to take fluoride out of the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water supply. She asserts that international statistics, including from the World Health Organization, have deemed fluoride in water supplies an inefficient means of achieving dental health. She called the $8,000 a year the town spends on adding fluoride to its municipal water supply a waste of money and wondered about negative health consequences from fluoride intake from multiple sources.

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other sources, such as fluoride toothpaste.”

As for cost, as we said Front Royal’s population of 14,000 pays $8,000 per year (56 cents per citizen per year) for the protection cited, the ADA adds, “Fluoridation is one public health program that actually saves money.

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Egger denies she is motivated by any conspiracy theories about the evils of fluoride. When we pointed out that her campaign flier is prominently displayed in the window of downtown Front Royal’s “Faithful and True” shop next to a lengthy treatise

on that very fluoride conspiracy, not to mention one on a supposed corporate organ-harvesting conspiracy, Egger replied, “I put out a lot of fliers, I can’t control where they end up.”

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By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report On October 7, the Warren County Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to the bond consultant recommendation to finance construction of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second public middle school through the standalone Virginia Public School Authority (VPSA) option. Ted Cole of Davenport & Company and Dan Siegel of Sands-Anderson-Marks-Miller estimated total savings of between $567,274 and $1,252,495 over a 25year bond issue period from the other two options under consideration.

Those estimated savings translate into $23,000 or $50,000 per year in annual debt service payment savings.

An average annual debt service of $2,594,000 was projected over a 25-year bond issue in the standalone option (total bond payback $64,862,678), compared to $2,617,000 in the VPSA pool option ($65,429,952 payback) and $2,640,000 in the bank option ($66,115,173 payback).

Cole also said the stand-alone option gave the county more flexibility in allowing refinancing at any time, without restrictions. A lack of annual administrative fees was another savings, though a one-time up front fee on the bond issue would be charged in the preferred option.

Construction costs for the new middle school to be located off of the soon-to-be constructed Leachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Run Parkway between Happy Creek Road and John Marshall Highway have

risen to about $44 million from an initially estimated $35 million.

However, as Cole noted in a September 16 presentation to the board, those numbers reflect, not only rising construction costs (plus $25 per square foot), but also added-on construction options like a â&#x20AC;&#x153;hybridâ&#x20AC;? auditorium (plus $2.5 million) and $1.5 million in water-sewer tap fees that had not been included in initial projections. He also noted that the boundary adjustment agreed upon with the Town of Front Royal bringing the school inside the town limits has cut the utility connection fees in half, as well as cut future monthly utility payments for the school in half.

Cole also told the board last month that interest rates dropping from the 5-percent range to around 3.5 percent now has also balanced out cost differentials from delaying the project for a year. In fact, (knock on wood again), the interest rate on the standalone VPSA bond issue was cited at 3.22 percent in the October 7 presentation.

The interest rate quoted on the VPSA pool option on October 7 was 3.29 percent, with an issue date between October 7 and November 20; the bank-hybrid option interest rate was quoted at 3.41 percent, with no issue date cited.

Final numbers and interest rates could fluctuate depending on market conditions between the October 7 report and county vote and the bond issue, which will occur no earlier than November 13. However, Cole

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In fact, there have been changes in all three options likely reflecting either market fluctuations or changes being offered in the bond packages since the September 16 presentation. While the total payback on the stand-alone VPSA option has gone up about $272,000; the pool total has come down $240,000 and the bank total down $614,000. Despite those changes, the October 7 figures still give the stand-alone option favorable overall numbers, as well as financial flexibility, as cited above.

As Warren County School Board Chair Cathy Bower reminded the supervisors on September 16, construction of a second 800-student middle school will complete the public school system capital improvement plan approved by the county in 2004. Previous projects completed as part of that plan were construction

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of Skyline High School; renovation of Warren County Junior High into Warren County High School and renovation of the old Warren County High School into the first new middle school.

Since Warren County and Skyline High Schools opened in 2007, eighth graders have been housed at those schools, with the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entire sixth and seventh grade population attending the renovated WCMS at Stonewall Drive and Luray Avenue.

Those adjustments have pushed all three school close to their student population design capacities. Opening of the second middle school should return all those schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; enrollments down to levels where they can accommodate projected county growth over a 20-year period.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have organized this festival on such short notice because we cannot be complacent about addressing hatred and intolerance.â&#x20AC;?

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The rest of the day will be filled with performances celebrating diverse cultures, and showcasing the talents of the people in our region. Applications for vendors, exhibitors, performers, parade participants, volunteers and sponsors are available on our website at www.celebratediversityfestival.org/ get-involved.

The winners of an essay contest, being run in the Warren County Public Schools system for grades 9-12, will be on hand to share their essays about

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HLI cleared on 3 of 4 counts in Jane Doe abuse lawsuit President’s exorcisms, spiritual counseling ruled outside ‘pro-life’ mission

Statue of the holy family overlooks main entrance to HLI headquarters. One can only wonder at that family’s reaction to the nuances of legal liability for actions of the president of an organization that states it is dedicated to “the dignity of human life”.

By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report In a written opinion issued on September 30, Warren County Circuit Court Judge Dennis L. Hupp ruled that Human Life International and its funding endowment had no direct liability for the actions of its thenpresident, Father Thomas Euteneuer, for admitted instances of sexual abuse of a woman under the priest’s contracted spiritual care prior to July 7, 2010.

However, the court did deny a defense motion to dismiss on the al-

legation of “negligent retention” of Euteneuer as HLI’s president in the wake of the victim’s reporting the abuse to a member of the HLI Board of Directors on July 7, 2010. Judge Hupp noted that two more instances of abuse occurred after that date, while Euteneuer was still HLI president. However, Hupp did dismiss this count against the HLI Endowment, citing an absence of evidence its personnel knew of the Doe allegations during that period.

“There is certainly a factual question as to whether the plaintiff consented to the sexual contact, but that

Father Euteneuer representing HLI during 2007 TV appearance in which he belabored FOX news host Sean Hannity as a “heretic” and “cultural Catholic” for not being hardcore enough in his stance against birth control among non-Catholics. issue cannot be resolved on demurrer,” Hupp wrote. While he denied the defense motion to dismiss the fourth count against HLI, no date for further arguments on the negligent retention allegation has yet been entered.

According to evidence presented in the lawsuit, all the sexual encounters between Euteneuer and the defendant known as Jane Doe occurred during spiritual counseling or exorcisms the priest was conducting on Doe, many in the HLI headquarters, according to Doe’s attorneys. In a Feb. 1, 2011 statement, Euteneuer said his “sinful lapses of moral judg-

ment” were his own and that the great majority of his work while at HLI was “all motivated exclusively by my desire to give priestly assistance to people in great spiritual distress.

I must acknowledge, however, that one particularly complex situation clouded my judgment and led me to imprudent decisions with harmful consequences, the worst of which was violating the boundaries of chas-

tity with an adult female who was under my spiritual care.”

According to the lawsuit that “one” instance continued from around March 2008 until July or August 2010. The case only went public in February 2011 after Doe, apparently still employed at HLI, had what was reported as “a medical seizure” at Mass at the HLI chapel on Jan. 27, 2011, exactly five months after Euteneuer’s resignation from HLI. The medical seizure incident was described to us by a Catholic blogger known as Adele – “I heard from someone who attended that Mass at Front Royal the other day that people were traumatized by what happened – a suddenly screaming, howling, cursing person – and are demanding to know what’s going on.”

According to evidence presented in the case, Doe was brought to HLI

by Euteneuer in 2008, first as a contract employee and then in March 2010 as a full-time employee under Euteneuer’s direct supervision.

Euteneuer, once known as “the rock star of the pro-life movement”, resigned after a decade as HLI president on Aug. 27, 2010, returning to his home Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida. Euteneuer and the Palm Beach Diocese have settled out of court with Doe. There appears to be a gag order tied to that settlement,

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Consequently, HLI attorney George Breen argued that his client had no liability in the $5.35 million

lawsuit filed by the victim because Euteneuer’s abuses occurred during spiritual counseling, including exorcisms, which did not directly relate to HLI’s mission of anti-abortion/ pro-prenatal life activism.

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dent to perform his spiritual ministries and exorcisms of Doe on their property, as well as HLI’s June 2010 publication of Euteneuer’s book on exorcism, “Exorcism and the Church Militant”, was sufficient grounds to determine direct complicity by HLI in the priest’s activities in that regard.

And after five days of deliberation, for the most part Judge Hupp agreed with that defense argument.

In explaining his decision the judge noted that Doe’s claims of HLI liability for counts of assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress by HLI President Euteneuer were predicated on the legal doctrine of “respondent superior”.

“An employer may be held liable for torts committed by its employee if, at the time of the tortious acts, the employee ‘was performing his employer’s business and acting within the scope of his employment (Kennsington Assoc. v. West, Va 1987)’ … and ‘whether the act was within the scope of the duties of employment and in the execution of the service for which he (the employee) was engaged, (Commercial Bus. Sys. Inc. v. Bellsouth Servs. Inc. Va. 1995)’

” Hupp wrote, citing two legal precedents.

Stating that reading the complaint in the light “most favorable” to the plaintiff “I cannot find sufficient allegations that Thomas J. Euteneuer’s errant behavior was within the scope of his employment,” Hupp wrote. The judge also noted there was minimal description of HLI’s function in the complaint.

“There is no specific allegation that his ministry of ‘spiritual deliverance’ or performance of the rite of exorcism was within the scope of his employment as president of Human Life International, Inc. and the HLI Endowment Inc. Indeed, there is no description whatsoever of the business or purpose of either corporation except for brief reference to the ‘pro-life corporate agenda of HLI and HLIE,’ ” Hupp wrote.

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Letter: Hooray for our Greenway

Editor:

We the citizens of Front Royal and Warren County and our elected representatives deserve a pat on the back for our Royal Shenandoah Greenway. Parts of it have been open to the public for walking and riding bicycles for some years. On September 22, we officially opened the newest segment of the Greenway – it runs along Happy Creek from South Street to Criser Road and it may just be the prettiest section yet. Our thanks go to the Boisseau family, who made this segment possible by donating the right of way.

Hats off to our elected leaders for providing the resources that make it possible for all of us to enjoy the beauties of nature. And a special thanks to the Front Royal Tree Stewards for leading the charge and to all of those civic-minded organizations and individuals that have supported the greenway concept over the years.

The Greenway is now open from West Main Street to Skyline High School via Luray Avenue and Eastham Park; and from East Main Street via the Happy Creek Arboretum and the recently opened section along Happy Creek to the Samuels Public Library. Get out there and enjoy the Greenway! Walk or ride. It’s good for your health and peace of mind.

Stop in at the Visitors Center on Main Street for a map of the Eastham Park section of the Greenway.

Still in the planning stage is a trail connecting Samuels Library with Skyline High School which will complete the planned 4.5 mile loop.

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Town officials and guests officially cut the ribbon to the newest Greenway Trail section. Joggers were soon passing by and younger walkers were enjoying the trail too, under close supervision. The Greenway plan was on display as well.

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ing the combined gross income for qualifying households to $34,000 and consolidating the age requirement into one category from two.

Currently there are two categories, age 65-69 with a maximum combined income of $26,500 and 70 and over with a combined income max of $30,000.

There is also a maximum total net combined worth of $100,000 in the existing system originally championed by the late Commissioner of the Revenue John Smedley.

Sours wanted one age group, over 65, with a maximum combined income of $34,000. Both the existing and revenue office proposal have a 100-percent tax exemption for qualifying elderly.

However, after researching other communitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; systems, the county attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office suggested a sliding scale on both income and percentage of tax exemption. County Administrator Doug Stanley told the board that a majority of counties re-

searched had the sliding scale system.

That staff attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal was: â&#x20AC;˘ $0 to $20,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 100% exemption; â&#x20AC;˘ $20,001 to $25,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 75% exemption; â&#x20AC;˘ $25,001 to $30,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 50 percent exemption; â&#x20AC;˘ $30,001 to $35,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 25 percent exemption.

While like Soursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; original proposal there would be only one age group, 65 and older, a sliding scale with only partial exemptions along that scale negatively impacting 121 currently qualifying households was not exactly what she had in mind. She told the board that the $20,000$25,000 category would impact 77 people, who would pay on average $238 more in property taxes per year; and the $25,001$30,000 category would impact another 44 people, who would pay an average of $481 more per year.

The $30,000-$35,000 category impacts no one, since the cur-

rent cut off is $30,000. And the $20,000 and under category, while impacting 233 people, has no financial impact on them since they would maintain a 100 percent exemption.

The new proposal would also increase the net worth maximum to $150,000. Staff noted that number had not been changed since 2006.

In summarizing the system and proposed changes the county administrator noted some instances of abuse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; children living in houses in their elderly parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; name, though the parents did not live there with the exemption benefiting those children instead of their parents.

Given Soursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; concerns about negative impacts on already qualifying elderly, the board decided to grandfather in all those already qualified at the 100 percent exemption at 65 and older and up to $35,000. Only new applicants will be subject to the sliding scale.

A new maximum net worth of $150,000 was also agreed to.

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R-MA students notch 15,000 hours of community service

By Malcolm Barr Sr. Warren County Report Randolph-Macon Academy students have again amassed thousands of community service hours under the direction of the indefatigable Stephani Portillo, now in her 15th year as a teacher of Spanish in RMA’s upper school.

According to an article in “The Sabre,” the school’s magazine, students contributed a record 15,000 hours by the close of the last school year for projects ranging from bake sales to cleaning up roadways to corresponding with active duty military in war zones. Over the years, students have worked in behalf of the animals, the elderly, infirm, and wounded and active duty veterans in war zones. Dur-

ing 2013-2014, upper school students contributed 13,436 volunteer hours and the middle school 1,879 hours for a total of 15,315 hours. Also this year, they donated $1,000 to support the Special Olympics raised by giving shoe shines.

Stephanie, despite physical difficulties the past few years (she’s currently teaching from a wheelchair), began documenting community service work in 2000-2001 (369 hours) but quickly broke the 1,000-hour mark a year later, and so has passed increasingly high milestones over the past 14 years.

She says the students’ experiences in “giving” at school often carry on into their adult lives. “R-MA has created a service-oriented culture making our volunteer/giving endeavors

quite natural and seemingly effortless,” she said, only semi-jokingly.

Her early endeavors were quickly recognized by the school’s Parents’ Association which named her “teacher of the year” in 2002, less than three years into her tenure.

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The Clothes Line Project

Survivors, friends and loved ones of survivors decorated T-shirts in a way that reflects their experience of sexual and domestic violence and recovery. Shirts have been hung side by side and displayed here as a way to raise awareness of the impact that sexual and domestic trauma have. Thank you to all those that contributed to this Project.

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Seventeen Randolph-Macon Academy Middle School Rotary Interact Club members spent a month of weekends cleaning trash from the 1.3 mile long Kendrick Lane in September/ October, finishing the job before Homecoming celebrations the weekend of Oct.17. Middle school principal Derrick Leasure, Front Royal Rotary, and Director of Student Life Michael Williams, Linden Rotary, led the kids in collecting 13 bags of trash. Photos courtesy Michael Williams

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Indictments September 2014 Indictments October Term

Warren, James Ray Boardwine Jr., age and address unknown, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin.

Frances Lee Dawson

Marcus Theodore Hill

The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about June 22, 2014, in the County of Warren, Frances Lee Dawson, 51, of 345 Blue Ridge Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630 did unlawfully take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels belonging to Kmart, having a value of less than $200, the accused having been convicted of larceny or an offense deemed as larceny two or more times.

The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about May 9, 2014, in the County of Warren, Marcus Theodore Hill, age and address unknown, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute­­­ a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Cocaine.

James Ray Boardwine, Jr. The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about June 4, 2014, in the County of

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Benjamin Lee Shifflett The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about June 4, 2014, in the County of Warren, Benjamin Lee Shifflett, age and address unknown, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-

wit: Heroin.

Grace Inez Johnson The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Grace Inez Johnson, 56, of 5902 Front Royal Pike, Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts: COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Grace Inez Johnson, did unlawfully and feloniously, wrongfully and fraudulently use, dispose of conceal or embezzle property belonging to Walmart, worth more than $200, which she had received for the benefit of said Walmart, by virtue of her fiduciary responsibilities.

Dates of the offenses were between June 1 through 25, 2014. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously drive or operate a motor vehicle on a highway while under the influence of alcohol, this being a third offense within five years of two prior offenses.

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Thomas Michael Thompson The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about April 15, 2014, in the County of Warren, Thomas Michael Thompson, 23, of 219 Virginia St., Strasburg, VA 22657, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule III controlled substance, to-wit: Dihydrocodeinone and Acetaminephine.

Daniel Eric Hughes The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Daniel Eric Hughes, 37, of 85 Aspen Hill Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, on or about February 2, 2013, Daniel Eric Hughes with the

intent to defraud did unlawfully and feloniously obtain money, goods or services valued at $200 or more for his own use or the use of another, through the use of identifying information of Pauline Adkins without her authorization or permission.

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Indictments

Tarah Nicole McWhorter

Brandon Scott Gibbs-Brown

The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about May 21, 2014, in the County of Warren, Tarah Nicole McWhorter, 24, of 100 Senseny Glen Dr., Winchester, VA 22602, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin.

The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Brandon Scott Gibbs-Brown with four counts: COUNTS ONE through FOUR: In the County of Warren, Brandon Scott Gibbs-Brown, age and address unknown, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled sub-stance, to-wit: Heroin. Dates of the offenses were on or about April 10 and 25, May 8 and 9, 2014.

Carroll W. Pendleton, III The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about July 29, 2014, in the County of Warren, Carroll W. Pendleton, III, 57, of 511 Proctor St., Front Royal, VA 22630 did unlawfully take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels belonging to Martins, having a value of less than $200, the accused having been convicted of larceny or an offense deemed as larceny two or more times.

Aaron Roy Hayden The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about May 21, 2014, in the County of Warren, Aaron Roy Hayden, 25, of 5008 Morwanda Ave., Roanoke, VA 24017, did unlawfully and feloniously possess with the intention to distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin.

Cody James Gibbs-Brown The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about May 7, 2014, in the County of Warren, Cody James Gibbs-Brown, age and address unknown, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, towit: Heroin.

Brittany Amanda Garrett The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Brittany Amanda Garrett, 22, of Shenandoah Commons Way #202, Front Royal, VA 22630, with five counts: COUNTS ONE through FOUR: In the County of Warren, Brittany Amanda Garrett did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. Dates of the offenses were on or about May 6, 9 and 28, and June 24, 2014. COUNT FIVE: On or about June 26, in the County of Warren, Brittany Amanda Garrett did feloniously, knowingly and intentionally possess a fire-arm while simultaneously, and unlawfully possessing a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Hero-in Sulaiman Hamza Abdul-Basir The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Sulaiman Hamza Abdul-Basir, 68, Address unknown, with three counts. COUNT ONE: Sulaiman Hamza Abdul-Basir did un-lawfully and feloniously distribute more than one-half ounce but not more than five pounds of marijuana. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously possess with the intent to distribute more than

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TWO: Aaron Mitchell Irving did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, towit: Hero-in. Dates of the offenses were on or about April 24 and May 10, 2014.

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Teenya Marie Bennett-Tauzin

The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Aaron Mitchell Irving, 28, of 339 Sky-line Place, Front Royal, VA 22630 with three counts. COUNTS ONE and

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Indictments INDICTMENTS, from 19 dress unknown, with two counts.

COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Teenya Marie Bennett-Tauzin did unlawfully and feloniously obtain by false pretenses a 2007 Honda Accord with a value of more than $200 belonging to Motor Max, with the intent to defraud. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully make, draw, utter or deliver to Motor Max, a certain check in the amount of $8,290.32, drawn on the Navy Federal Credit Union, while knowing at the time of said making, drawing, uttering or delivering that she did not have sufficient funds in, or credit with, such bank for the payment of said check. Date of the offenses was on or about July 28, 2014.

Ashleigh Dawn Miller did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. Dates of the offenses were on or about May 9 and 16, 2014.

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Court Grand Jury charges Joseph Allen Williams, 21, address unknown, with three counts. COUNTS ONE and TWO: In the County of Warren, Joseph Allen Williams did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, towit: Heroin. COUNT THREE: On or about April 25, 2014, did unlawfully

and feloniously distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Fentanyl. Dates of the offenses were on or about April 16, and 25, 2014.

Jamie Amanda Marsell The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Ja-

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COUNTS ONE, TWO and THREE: In the County of Warren, Jamie Amanda Marsell did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin, See INDICTMENTS, 22

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James Christopher Tewalt, Jr. The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges James Christopher Tewalt, Jr., 24, of Shenandoah Commons Way #2 3419 Remount Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, with four counts: COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, James Christopher Tewalt, Jr. did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. COUNT TWO: did feloniously, knowingly and intentionally possess a firearm while simultaneously, and unlawfully possessing a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin.

COUNT THREE: did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule IV controlled substance, to-wit: Alprazolam. COUNT FOUR: did unlawfully possess marijuana. Dates of the offenses were on or about February 5, 2014.

Ashleigh Dawn Miller The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Ashleigh Dawn Miller, age and address unknown, with two counts. COUNTS ONE and TWO: In the County of Warren,

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Indictments INDICTMENTS, from 20 this being a second or subsequent offense, said prior conviction occurring prior to the date alleged in this indictment. Dates of the offenses were on or about May 8, 9 and 14, 2014.

Berry Daniel Smith The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Berry Daniel Smith, age unknown, of 422 Viscose Ave., # 4, Front Royal, VA 22630 with two counts. COUNTS ONE and TWO: In the County of Warren, Berry Daniel Smith did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin, Dates of the offenses were on or about May 7 and 9, 2014.

William Lewis Pettyjohn The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about May 21, 2014, in the County of Warren, William Lewis Pettyjohn, 57, of 368 Loop Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly and intentionally possess a firearm, after having previous-ly been convicted of a felony not defined in Section 17.1-805 within the prior ten years.

Patrick Shawn McCormack The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about May 6, 2014, in the County of Warren, Patrick Shawn McCormack, 36, address unknown, did unlawfully take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels of Target, with a value of $200 or more.

Nina Frances Haymond The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about June 10, 2014, in the County of Warren, Nina Frances Haymond, 30, of 305 E. Prospect St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intention of converting goods or merchandise to her own use without having paid the full purchase price thereof, willfully conceal or take possession of the goods or merchandise of Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, having previously been convicted of larceny or

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Winifred Elizabeth Payton The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about July 1, 2014, in the County of Warren, Winifred Elizabeth Payton, 53, of 3625 Howellsville Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intention of converting goods or merchandise to her own use without having paid the full purchase price thereof, willfully conceal or take possession of the goods or merchandise of Kmart, having previously been convicted of larceny or an offense deemed as larceny two or more times.

Joseph Thomas Galbreath The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about April 19, 2014, in the County of Warren, Joseph Thomas Galbreath, age and address unknown, did unlawfully take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels of Antoine Tahan, with a value of $200 or more.

Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about July 21, 2014, in the County of Warren, Kemberley Dawn Miller, 47, of 10758 Stonewall Jackson Hwy, #1, Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously, take or obtain a credit card from the control or possession of another without the cardholderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consent, with the intent to use said credit card.

Rhonda Marie Hughes The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Rhonda Marie Hughes, 41, of 85 Aspen Hill Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the county of Warren, on or about March 10, 2013, Rhonda Marie Hughes did unlawfully and feloniously take, ob-

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Public schools

More stringent dress code for public school approved Impetus for changes, elaboration on policies originated with state

By Carol Ballard Warren County Report

Students in Warren County schools will be facing some tighter restrictions on dress and behavior, when May 2014 policy reviews by the Virginia School Boards Association go into effect. At its October 9 meeting, the Warren County School Board voted to approve policy changes that outlined present codes in much more detail.

The original section of the policy

concerning student dress allowed for interpretation of clothing that â&#x20AC;&#x153;could cause disruption, distract others from the educational process or create a health or safety problemâ&#x20AC;?.

But in the policy recently approved by the school board, there are many more examples of the kinds of dress that could cause consequences for students from kindergarten up to seniors in high school, including expulsion.

The report outlines the types of clothing, gang-related activities and

what constitutes the kinds of actions that will be disciplined.

It states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clothing should fit, be neat and clean, and conform to standards of safety, good taste and decency. Clothing that exposes cleavage, private parts, the midriff, or undergarments, or that is otherwise sexually provocative, is prohibited. Examples of prohibited clothing include, but are not limited to: sagging or low-cut pants, low-cut necklines that show cleavage, tube tops, halter tops, backless blouses or blouses with only ties

Two sought by Winchester Police and stole an iPad. Video surveillance shows the male who was wearing a red and white striped shirt, take the iPad, which was white in color, and tuck it under his shirt as he exits the store.

Anyone with is able to help identify the suspect in this case is asked to call the Crime Solvers HOTLINE at 540-665-TIPS.

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Woodson is described as a black male, around 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 10â&#x20AC;? tall, 260 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.

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in the back, clothing constructed of see-through materials and head coverings unless required for religious or medical purposes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Additionally, disciplinary action will be taken against any student taking part in gang-related activities that are disruptive to the school environment, which include the display of any apparel, jewelry, accessory, tattoo, or manner of grooming that, by virtue of its color, arrangement, trade-mark, or any other attribute, denotes membership in a gang that advocated illegal or disruptive behavior.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like it to be about education and it will be overwhelming and timeconsuming until learning curve takes place,â&#x20AC;? South River School board member, and former high school principal Joanne Cherefko said when contacted after the meeting, adding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a lot of students going down to the office and being sent home.â&#x20AC;?

She also said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not sure why the VSBA has tightened the policies.

When asked about the new policies and when they would be in effect, the school systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Assistant Superintendent for Administration Melody Sheppard said that schools have practiced these dress code standards for several years, and that â&#x20AC;&#x153;The regulation took effect when the School Board approved it on Thursday, October 9. The regulation change was recommended based on information from the Virginia School Board Association and our current practice.â&#x20AC;?

Some of the corrective actions available to the school administration for violation of the Student Code of Conduct are: Counseling; Admonition;

Reprimand; Loss of privileges, including access to the School Divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s computer system; Parental conferences; Modification of student classroom assignment or schedule; Student behavior contract; Referral to student assistance services; Removal from class; Initiation of child study process; Detention after school or before school; In-and Out-of-school suspension; Recommendation for expulsion including recommendation for expulsion for possessing a firearm, destructive device, firearm muffler, firearm silencer or pneumatic gun on school property or at a schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;sponsored event and recommendation for expulsion for having brought a controlled substance, imitation controlled substance or marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids, onto school property or at to a school sponsored activity.

It further stares that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The facts and circumstances of each offense are considered fully in determining reasonable corrective actions.â&#x20AC;?

About another segment of the policy pertaining to reporting child abuse and neglect, Cherefko said the school board is looking to have more aggressive postings in each school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hurt to reinforce what we already have,â&#x20AC;? she said.

The policy makes it clear that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;All persons required to report cases of suspected child abuse or neglect are immune from civil or criminal liability or administrative penalty or sanction on account of such reports unless such person has acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose.

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Before there was Ferguson, there was Martinsburg

By Galen Himes Frederick County Report The second week of October mediation talks came to a halt in Charleston West Virginia in a case involving the fatal shooting of a Stephens City, Virginia man that will now go to trial on October 28, just over a year after it occurred.

On March 13, 2013, 50-year-old Wayne Arnold Jones was fatally shot by police. His body was riddled with 23 bullets and his family sued the city of Martinsburg and the officers involved in October of 2013.

The federal lawsuit alleged that police used unreasonable and excessive force. A Berkeley County grand jury did not return an indictment against five of the city police officers involved in the fatal shooting. This prompted Martinsburg attorney Sherman L. Lambert, who is representing Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; estate, to file a notice of claim with the city earlier this month seeking monetary damages of $200 million as well as funeral and other expenses.

The lawsuit says Jones was on medication for schizophrenia and that police stopped him for no reason.

It names the city and the police department as defendants, as well as 15 unidentified â&#x20AC;&#x153;John Doeâ&#x20AC;? defendants.

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Berkeley County NAACP president, who stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think these incidents are happening more than we realize.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m willing to bet almost every week thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a case like this that is happening and certainly there are other cases like this right here in West Virginia. And very few of them are being reported on the national scene â&#x20AC;Ś in St. Louis thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very large black population and the story will get a lot of publicity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but in these areas where the black population is small ... you hear very little about it.â&#x20AC;?

Lambert noted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of the 5 police cars that were on the scene, they were all reported to have been equipped with dashboard cameras, yet one of the police car [cameras] was not turned on. We were given four of the videos and clearly the videos had been altered.â&#x20AC;?

NAACP President Rutherford said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even the law enforcement admitted that they had to splice the video up and mentioned there were errors with the audio sound recording.

And the video shown was one video mixed with 4 different video feeds and altered audio track. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why is it that the video only shows the shooting, not where Mr. Jones is on the ground?â&#x20AC;? Rutherford asks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it show what happens two minutes prior to the shooting when police first confronted Jones? I have to wonder if the grand jury who cleared the Martinsburg police of the homicide, if they got to see those missing two minutes of the tape or if they only saw the tape edited by police?â&#x20AC;?

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In conclusion, Rutherford said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The police officers involved were trained by the West Virginia State Police. The state police of West Virginia are the ones who did the initial investigation of this case. They are the ones who gave the Martinsburg Police Department a clean bill of

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The lawsuit also suggests the police department has hired officers with a known history for excessive force, violence and misconduct, that officers were not adequately trained prior to the shooting, and finally alleging the lack of disciplinary action towards the officers after the shooting.

Listed in the lawsuit are city attorney Floyd McKinley Sayre, Mayor George Karos and Police Chief Kevin Miller.

Police reports say Jones told police he had a weapon but wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say what it was, then grew angry and refused subsequent orders. Police said Jones fled, and a scuffle ensued.

The lawsuit says the officers fired tasers at Jones, then pointed their guns at him and screamed confusing and contradictory instructions. It also claims the officers then formed a semicircle a few feet away from Jones, in what the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family calls a firing squad formation.

The case, while creating a stir in the local community, has not gathered the national attention of the Trayvon Martin or Ferguson, Missouri cases.

Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; family attorney Lambert, stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the shooting in Martinsburg has never gotten the national attention and we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know why.â&#x20AC;?

He added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The shooting in West Virginia outweighs any of the facts that pertain to the Trayvon Martin case, the Ferguson case or any other recent case in history that I know of, where a man is on the ground and shot twenty three times, including eight times in the back. This case is probably going to make national history ... when it goes to trial. The press will have all of the information and they can get the word out there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The facts suggest you have a man who happens to be African-American. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walking down the street in Martinsburg, West Virginia at 11:45 p.m. at night. He hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t committed any crimes. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do anything.

These facts clearly dictate that Mr. Jones was targeted by the Martinsburg police department. I can say that race is always a factor in these types of cases,â&#x20AC;? Lambert said.

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Public safety

Come on baby, light my fire – but NOT teddy!!!

According to our Fire Safety & Awareness Week correspondentphotographer Herb Dunkle this Oct. 4 demonstration, hosted by County Fire Marshal Gerry Miaitico, began from ignition through full engulfment within 5 minutes. A fire detector went off within 20 seconds but soon melted into silence. Less than two minutes after full engulfment the blaze was extinguished, leaving the pictured result – where’s teddy?!!?

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Blues & Brews Festival: Music, beer, dancing – and Godzilla

Mojo Mothership gets bluesy …

A brews fan sporting a ‘Drink Local’ shirt approaches Godzilla’s turf – at least he’s got a security escort.

Brandy Stills Band – ‘Billy Jean is NOT …’ – I believe you Brandy.

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Community Engle’s Angle: “Love Thy Neighbor. Do I Have To?” (A goodbye/good riddance letter to my soon-to-be former neighbor)

By Kevin S. Engle Warren County Report

… as Brews & Blues fans get dancing

Looks family friendly to me

Hey what’s your name, So you really are moving huh?

Job transfer.

That’s too bad.

I know you’re not thrilled about it.

With a great neighbor like me, I totally understand.

You’ve been here ever since we moved in. Almost ten years ago.

I’m gonna miss all your expert lawn care advice.

“Use the gray bag for the bugs. And the green bag to fertilize. Try some lime too.”

I did all that. And you know what happened? Not a damn thing. My yard still looks like crap.

I’m gonna miss hearing your eardrum-blasting leaf blower. The one that tosses kids and small dogs around like an F-1 tornado.

I’m gonna miss my wife asking why our cars aren’t as clean and shiny as yours.

That’s easy. Because you were obsessed, washing them every weekend. I’m on the annual plan myself.

And with the holidays approaching, you always took great pride in decorating outside. I’m gonna miss seeing the Christmas lights draped around the pine trees in your front yard. They looked so festive every December and January. By March, not so much.

I’m gonna miss all that peer

pressure too. You were out snow blowing before the first snowflake landed on your driveway, no matter how cold it was. I got frostbite thanks to you.

And those nasty things you said about my broom recently? Sure, it’s not the prettiest looking, but it gets the job done. The same goes for those comments you were about to make regarding my torn pants. Didn’t your mom teach you that “if you can’t say anything nice …” thing?

You were a decent neighbor. Especially when you stayed on your side on the street. Unfortunately, that wasn’t often enough.

You did drag that dead deer off our property when we were on vacation. Yeah, I guess I do appreciate that.

My wife would’ve had to take care of it when we got home.

And you always kept us informed about what was going on in the neighborhood.

Somehow you were smack in the middle of everything, like you caused it. Did you?

And those great chocolate chip cookies you bragged about? I’ll never know since you didn’t share any with us.

Yeah, I’m pretty broken up about you moving.

Let us know when you’re back in the area visiting.

I’ll be gone that day.

Give us your new address so we can send a Christmas card.

Yeah. You bet.

His parents did teach him that “if you can’t say anything nice …” thing, but Mr. Engle chooses to ignore it.

– kevinengle456@comcast.net

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Frederick County

What is happening in Southern Frederick County?

By Sue Golden Frederick County Report

Stephens City is a busy place. The Veterans Memorial, which is going onto the grounds of the old school on Route 11 south of town, is halfway to completion according to Mike Kehoe, the current town manager.

The town is waiting for some special bricks to be delivered. Gary Fletcher, a mason who also worked on the Korean War Memorial, suggested that the town order some angled bricks to prevent the chipping of the bricks in the future. Approximately 150 bricks have been sold for the Memorial.

Bricks can be ordered any time, now or in the future, at town hall. Mr. Kehoe believes the Memorial is on track to be dedicated on November 11th, Veterans Day. Commander Anthony

Rulli, Commander of AMVETS Post 18, said â&#x20AC;&#x153;All Americans can feel safe because of the sacrifices made by our armed forces and the millions of veterans who wrote a blank check to their nation, to include giving up their life to protect our freedoms.

There can never be enough memorials honoring them. I hope people will attend the dedication on Veterans Day.â&#x20AC;?

Ever felt like you were taking your life in your hands going to the Sheetz on the corner of Mulberry and Fairfax Streets in Stephens City? Relief is on the way. Sheetz was approved to

expand its facility. It is demolishing two 20th century buildings to give the business another acre of land.

Plans are to enlarge the building, put in a new canopy for the gas tanks and make the primary access to the building from Mulberry Street. The Sheetz on the Berryville Pike is cited as the example of what the renovated Sheetz should look like. Sheetz will be required by the Virginia Department of Transportation to make improvements to both streets.

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done so well, given my knowledge of him from Troop 71 and Destination Imagination. He was a delight to work with. But Mike â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are you still afraid of spiders?â&#x20AC;? Uh oh.

Asked what he planned to do in his retirement, Mr. Kehoe replied â&#x20AC;&#x153;more of the same.â&#x20AC;? Mr. Kehoe is a long-standing member of the board at the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation in Middletown. He intends to stay involved with the organization. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course, there are always things to catch up on at home.â&#x20AC;?

Mr. Kehoe wants to remind everyone that this weekend is the 150th Commemoration of the Battle of Cedar Creek or Belle Grove. Lots of events are planned around the commemoration. For more information, check the following websites: http:// ccbf.us, www.nps.gov/cebe and www. bellegrove.org.

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As K-Mart closing looms, town meets with corridor reps Corridor businesses urge county, town to return to negotiating table

A sad day in Front Royal as K-mart closing looms, corridor negotiations stalled

Bret Hrbek explains the town feels its back is against a financial wall

By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report Early Thursday evening, October 16, Front Royalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mayor, one councilman and several administrative staff sat down with North Corridor business representatives to discuss

a town plan to re-implement PILOT fees tied to meals and lodging taxes.

The initiative reported here previously is a last-ditch effort by the town to recoup an approximate $500,000 of lost corridor revenue annually.

That lost revenue came as a result of the Corridor Meals tax lawsuit that

Crooked Run Center owner-developer Ed Murphy, white shirt, listens glumly. Others less than enthralled include Ledo Pizzaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annis and Allan Mailley, front row. ruled the meals tax PILOT fee was not a tax on businesses, but rather customers of those businesses that brought the lawsuit, Cracker Barrel, Applebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and TGIFridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

The thinly-attended meeting came against a backdrop of the pending closing of K-Mart in the Royal Plaza Shopping Center on the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s south side. Sources inside the store indicate a planned closing date of January 18, 2015.

The closing of the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest and largest, multi-inventory discount retailer could be viewed as a direct result of competition from North Corridor retailers like Wal-mart and Target. Those north corridor business, in fact, all North Corridor retail center commercial enterprises were enabled by the 1998 Corridor Agreement between the town and county and approved by a three-judge state panel as a state precedent-setting agreement.

The agreement was seen as an alternative to a hostile annexation battle between the Town of Front Royal and Warren County over the

extension of town central water-sewer utilities into the corridor. Without those utilities it is unlikely the corridorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commercial development would have occurred. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sad,â&#x20AC;? Councilman Bret Hrbek commented of the pending K-Mart closing following the PILOT fee meeting. Indeed it is, agreed several town shoppers polled that evening, including this reporter.

During the PILOT fee informational meeting, Hrbek told corridor business representatives, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we put water and sewer out there we created an entity competing with our own businesses. We essentially were cannibalizing our own businesses.â&#x20AC;?

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That group was seeking information on why the town is contemplating such a move, even if it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to directly impact some of them, at least immediately. Told their original 2007 utility contracts made them exempt from the potential reinstitution of a 4-percent meals taxbased PILOT fee, Ledoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annis Mailley observed that if they ever wanted to sell, the shadow of the additional PILOT fee hanging over the head of any new owner, might make sale relatively impossible.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we put water and sewer out there we created an entity competing with our own businesses. We essentially were cannibalizing our own businesses.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Councilman Bret Hrbek, Monday-morning quarterbacking the 1998 Corridor Agreement

Front Royal-Warren â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, unless the town and county can sort out their differences, businesses will suffer,â&#x20AC;? Blue Ridge Shadows GM Ahrnsbrak said, adding pointedly, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It seems because the community canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get together â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not saying whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s becoming more and more clear to me that a towncounty impasse is at the root of this.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;An internal issue is being pushed on to the businesses,â&#x20AC;? Lidoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annis Mailley observed.

Hrbek replied that the town has explored all its options and was left with this as a potential solution to try and plug a financial hemorrhage.

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At the outset of the meeting, Mayor Tim Darr assured those present that the PILOT fee proposal had yet to be approved by council and that the town was seeking meaningful feedback from corridor businesses on the proposal. He said that while he and the former county board Chairman Archie Fox had met numerous times on the corridor revenue issue â&#x20AC;&#x153;we could never come to a conclusion on what would be best for us and best for them.â&#x20AC;?

Town Manager Steve Burke explained that the lawsuit was lost because a fee based on a tax (meals) the court ruled was a pass-through tax on customers, rather than on the business itself, was not clearly spelled out in the original water-sewer contracts. Town PILOT fees are attached to water-sewer contracts. The PILOT fees were approved by the state as part of the 1998 Corridor Agreement to compensate the town for lost commercial tax revenue from facilitating commercial development on county land with its water-sewer utility extension.

Utility contracts issued to corridor business since 2010 have stated that the town has the right to impose such a pass-through tax-based fee.

And now the town appears poised to act on that condition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that?â&#x20AC;? Murphy asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reach a resolution with the county,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Darr replied.

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964 soldiers died in the battle, both North and South; think about that for a minute. The luminaries will be placed from the traffic light on Main Street headed south of town to the Timeless Wines shop. Additionally, a few luminaries will be placed at St. Thomasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chapel on Church Street, which was used as an infirmary for the battle. The town is still asking for a few volunteers to help with the process; please contact Mayor Charles Harbaugh, IV at (540) 877-4594 to volunteer or discuss any topics in town.

2015 Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Residential Program in Winchester The Virginia Department of Education has announced that the 2015 Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Residential Program for current tenth and eleventh grade students will include seven Summer Residential Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Schools and five Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foreign Language Academies. These programs offer public, private, and home-schooled gifted students opportunities for intensive study in ac-

ademics, foreign languages, mentorships, and visual and performing arts.

Students may attend only one such program during their high school career. The academic programs include: agriculture; humanities, life sciences & medicine; mathematics, science, & technology; mentorship in marine science; mentorship in engineering; and visual & performing arts. Admission to all programs is competitive.

Nomination forms may be obtained from your high school Director of Guidance. Nomination deadlines are: November 5, 2014â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Visual and Performing Arts; November 25, 2014â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Foreign Language Academy; December 15, 2014â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Academic or Mentorship Programs; December 15, 2014â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Agriculture Program LFCC Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rugby Team Going Strong Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rugby team remains undefeated in the Cardinal Collegiate Conference. The LFCC Lions are the only community college team in their division, competing against four-year universities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the halfway point of the season, game strategies have paid off and the 24 male athletes have truly worked as a unit,â&#x20AC;? said Head Coach, Aaron Painter.

The LFCC menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rugby team was formed in 2011, and last year made it to the National Small College Rugby Organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (NSCRO) national playoffs. The team hopes to make it to the same playoffs this year, but

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Painter credits his coaching team with not only teaching the players the essentials of the game, but the other necessary ingredients; â&#x20AC;&#x153;passion, pride, and respect.â&#x20AC;? He also added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of our freshman players had great high school football and wrestling coaches who trained them to be hard working athletes, making the transition to rugby quite successful.â&#x20AC;?

The season runs from August through June and the coaches encourage all students with interest in playing rugby to contact them. Teams are now forming for 2015 spring tournament play. For more information about the program, go tohttp://www.lfcc.edu/current-students/student-life/athletics or contact Aaron Painter at apainter2@lfcc. edu.

Sherando DECA Wins First Place in National Mental Health Contest The Sherando High School DECA Club has won first place among High Schools competing in a National Text, Talk, Act contest focused on communicating the challenges of Mental Illness. The contest was organized by Creating Community Solutions and the National Institute for Civil Discourse.

United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley has focused on Mental Health initiative over the past year and is partnering with Sherando High School DECA students to work on a Creative Marketing Project during the 2014-15 school year. The project focuses on Erasing the Stigma of Mental Illness.

Susan McCormick, Community Liaison with Creating Community Solutions, reports that the contest was designed to encourage people around the country, particularly youth, to organize Text Talk Act conversations with others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had 50 participants from colleges, high schools and nonprofit organizations. Contestants signed up to receive an organizer code and were instructed to invite participants from their school or organization to enter that code into

Briefs their phone when prompted to do so during Text, Talk, Act. The high school, college, and community organization with the most codes entered on October 6 were the winners of the three top $1,000 prizesâ&#x20AC;?.

Lauren Robertson, a DECA student leader stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153; winning the contest is cool...we worked really hard to get a lot of people to participateâ&#x20AC;?. Lauren explained that the club put together flyers and made a power point announcement (to participate in the Text, Talk, Act program on October 6). The power point announcements were displayed on smart boards in each classroom. They also created promotion cards that they handed out to Marketing Class students.

In addition to the Text, Talk, Act project, the Sherando DECA Club has organized a Mental Health Fair for Saturday, October 25 (Make A Difference Day), at the Apple Blossom Mall to highlight programs and to share information on mental health services. Community residents and area students are encouraged to check out the Fair from 11 am to 4 pm in front of JC Penney.

For additional information regarding mental health initiatives, please contact United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley at (540) 5361610 or uway@visuallink.com.

2015 Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles to remain the same as last two years Premiums, copays and deductibles for other Medicare programs for 2015 also announced Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell announced today that next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standard Medicare Part B monthly premium and deductible will remain the same as the last two years. Medicare Part B covers physiciansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; services, outpatient hospital services, certain home health services, durable medical equipment, and other items. For the approximately 49 million Americans enrolled in Medicare Part B, premiums and deductibles will remain unchanged in 2015 at $104.90 and $147, respectively. This leaves more of seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cost of living adjustment from Social Security in their pockets.

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Evaluation, as compared to Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projections for 2015 made in 2009, premiums will be more than $125 lower over the course of a year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks to slower health care cost growth within Medicare since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medicare Part B monthly premium will remain unchanged for the second consecutive year,â&#x20AC;? said Secretary Burwell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Affordable Care Act is working to improve affordability and access to quality care for seniors and people with disabilities.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The stabilization of Part B premiums is another example of how we are containing health care costs to provide a more sustainable and affordable health delivery system. The Administration has taken important steps to improve the quality of care while keeping the cost of Medicare premiums and deductibles the same,â&#x20AC;? said CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This means even greater financial and health security for our seniors next year as their premiums will remain unchanged.â&#x20AC;?

Over the past four years, per capita Medicare spending growth has averaged 0.8 percent annually, much lower than the 3.1 percent annual increase in per capita GDP over the same period.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services also announced today that for the small number of beneficiaries who pay Medicare Part A monthly premiums, their monthly bill will drop $19 in 2015 to $407. Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital, skilled nursing facility, and some home health care services. Although about 99 percent of Medicare beneficiaries do not pay a Part A premium since they have at least 40 quarters of Medicare-covered employment, enrollees age 65 and over and certain persons with disabilities who have fewer than 30 quarters of coverage pay a monthly premium in order to receive coverage under Part A. Beneficiaries who have between 30 and 39 quarters of coverage may buy into Part A at a reduced monthly premium rate which is $224 for 2015, a decrease of $10 from 2014.

The Medicare Part A deductible that beneficiaries pay when admitted to the hospital will be $1,260 in 2015, a modest increase of $44 from this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $1,216 deductible. The Part A deductible covers beneficiariesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; share of costs for the first 60 days of Medicare-covered inpatient hospital care in a benefit period. Beneficiaries must pay an additional $315 per day for days 61 through 90 in 2015, and $630 per day for hospital stays beyond the 90th day.

For beneficiaries in skilled nursing facilities, the daily co-insurance for days 21 through 100 in a benefit period will be $157.50 in 2015, com-

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Drug Collection Unit Promotes Safer Disposal of Unused Medication Addiction Action Committee Combats Prescription Drug Abuse The heroin epidemic in our region has claimed 25 lives this year. Local data shows more than 60 percent of those overdose victims had prior history of prescription drug abuse.

The Addiction Action Committee recognized this growing trend and researched a way to provide a unit for citizens to get rid of unused prescription drugs at no cost, anytime of day or night, with no questions asked. The Winchester Police Department applied to receive a Drug Collection Unit through the CVS/ pharmacy Medication Disposal for Safer Community Program and was awarded the grant. The Drug Collection Unit has been installed outside of the Timbrook Public Safety Center at 231 East Piccadilly Street and will provide residents with a safe and environmentally responsible way to dispose of unwanted, unused or expired medication, including controlled substances.

We don’t want medications to end up in the wrong hands. The new unit is intended to reduce the amount of unneeded medicine in residents’ homes and decrease prescription drug abuse, which has soared in recent years, especially among teenagers. More than 70 percent of teenagers say it is easy to get prescription drugs from their parents’ medicine cabinets, according to a 2014 Partnership for Drug-Free Kids study.

The new unit will also help prevent the contamination of local landfills and water supplies from unused medication.

The Timbrook Public Safety Center’s new Drug Collection Unit site is open to the public 24 hours a day, 7

days a week and medications can be dropped off with no questions asked.

The unit is located to the left of the main entrance of the Timbrook Public Safety Center at the bottom of the stairs.

Students Recognized by the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program Frederick County Public Schools announced today that a Millbrook High School student and two Sherando High School students have been named Commended Students in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Millbrook High School senior Madeline Treiber as well as Sherando High School seniors Nathaniel Kaetzel and Adam Schulz are among about 34,000 students from across the nation to be named Commended Students in recognition of their outstanding academic promise. Commended Students are named on the basis of a nationally applied Selection Index Score (SIS) on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

Although commended students do not continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, some of them do become candidates for special scholarships sponsored by corporations and businesses. In recognition of their achievement, the students will receive Letters of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the competition by taking the PSAT/NMSQT and by meeting published program entry/participation requirements.

Of the 1.5 million entrants this year, about 50,000 with the highest SIS on the PSAT/NMSQT qualify for recognition either as a Commended Student or Semifinalist. ApproxiDear Stewart: I have a Leyland cypress with several scattered branches that are turning brown. What is going on here?

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I have noticed this as well while scurrying amongst the boughs. Without looking at your particular tree, it is not possible to give a precise answer. I can offer some suggestions that should point you in the right direction, though.

Several types of fungi can cause the symptoms that you describe. Cercospera needle blight starts on needles that are close to the trunk on the lower branches. The needles begin turning yellow, brown and then gray. The disease progresses outward and upward. Eventually there may only be a small patch of green growth left at the top of the tree. The spores of cercospora needle blight are spread by wind in

mately one-third of the highest scorers on the test qualify as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists and continue in a competition for $2,500 National Merit Scholarships which are awarded on a state representational basis.

Frederick County Public Schools Superintendent David Sovine says, “We are very proud of the accomplishments of our National Merit Scholarship Commended Students.

Receiving this honor places Madeline, Nathaniel and Adam among the top five percent of the more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2015 National Merit Scholarship program. They have worked very hard and are outstanding representatives of Frederick County Public Schools and their respective high schools.”

2014 Virginia Beginning Grazing School to be Held in the Northern Shenandoah Valley The Beginning Grazing School provides an opportunity for area livestock producers to hone their skills at managing their pastures. The twoday school will take place on November 18 and 19 at Clermont Farm in Berryville, VA. Clermont Farm adjoins the east side of the town of Berryville on Rt. 7 Business. Anyone wishing to attend needs to register in advance no later than November 12. There is a $100 registration fee if received by November 5; $110 registration fee if received by November 12. Registration forms are available at any local Extension Office. This school is a joint effort of the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

There are over 200,000 acres of hay and pasture land in the Northern Shenandoah Valley. The majority of this land is not suitable for traditional row crops such as corn, soybean, or small grain. Thus, grazing livestock is a way farmers can utilize this land to the spring and summer and infection typically occurs during rainy periods. This disease can be controlled with a fungicide that contains copper. Dead and dying branches should be pruned out. With all fungal infections, remember to sterilize your tools with a 10% solution of bleach and water between each cut.

Kabatina tip blight affects the branch segments that are one year old. New growth is unaffected. This dieback begins in early spring.

The foliage will show symptoms 3 to 6 inches in, turning from yellow to reddish brown. The fungus enters trees through wounds which are caused by mechanical damage, freeze injury and insect and other animal damage. Remind me to keep my claws filed down! Dead and dying stems and twigs should be pruned from the tree below the point of infection.

Two cankers caused by fungi are also common on Leyland cypress. Seiridium canker is usually the more damaging of the two. It can attack Leyland’s of any age or size. The canker is frequently a result of drought stress and infection enters the branches through wounding. As

generate income and provide food/fiber for a hungry world. This two-day school will include a multitude of activities lead by some of Virginia’s best and brightest forage experts. Each day will combine practical classroom lectures with hands-on field training exercises. Participants will try their hands at designing a grazing system, learn how to determine the tonnage of grazeable forage in a pasture, install fence and watering systems, and a multitude of other skills needed for good grazing management.

Former grazing school participants made the following comments about this school: “The grazing school gave me an excellent basic understanding of the grazing system and the importance it plays as part of the local ecosystem.”

“I really appreciate that the presenters were communicating on a level I could understand and were very willing to explain concepts. I equally enjoyed the breaks and small group field sessions to ask more specific questions with the presenters and other attendees.”

“This school provided great speakers and information. This provided

the best hands-on field demonstration I have ever been a part of.”

“Lots of information and great question/answer interaction but meeting and interacting with the presenters and participants was best.

I’m so glad I attended, I joined VFGC and look forward to more meetings and training.”

Instructors for this grazing school include J.B. Daniel, USDA-NRCS Grassland Agronomist, Farmville, VA. Mr. Daniel has a Master’s Degree in Crop Science from Virginia.

He has worked in cooperative extension and is currently serving as statewide Grassland Agronomist for Virginia’s Natural Resource Conservation Service. Mr. Daniel works to promote the full and productive use of grasslands throughout Virginia by working with producers and agricultural professionals to implement improved grazing management and conservation practices. Dr. John Fike, Forage Extension Specialist, Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences, from Virginia Tech, will also be instructing. Dr. Fike conducts research on forage and livestock production with a focus on silvopas-

the cankers multiply they interfere with water flow. Individual branches wilt and then turn yellow and brown. One distinctive characteristic is oozing of sap at the canker site. As sap ooze is also common on healthy trees, all symptoms should be considered when making a diagnosis. Treatment includes the removal of affected branches and watering trees during periods of drought.

The second common canker is botryosphaeria (bot) canker. Bright reddish brown twigs and branches result from this infection. Sap oozing is not associated with this disease. As with seiridium canker, diseased branches should be pruned out and drought conditions avoided.

When you are unable to make a diagnosis yourself, I recommend consulting a Certified Arborist or Master Gardener or taking a sample to your County Extension office.

The Front Royal/Warren County Tree Steward program began in 1997 with volunteers dedicated to improving the health of trees by providing educational programs, tree planting and care demonstrations, and tree maintenance throughout the community.

The group now consists of over 30 active members with several interns working toward becoming certified tree stewards from our annual “All About Trees Class”. Each month Stewart will answer a question from our readers. Please forward it to “Stewart” in care of: frwctreestewards@comcast.net and we may publish it in a future issue. Please visit our website at:

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Diversions Briefs tures. He also has a large effort with growing bioenergy crops. Dr. Gordon Groover, Extension Economist Farm Management, Virginia Tech’s Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics has more than three decades of experience working in cooperative extension to share. His research and education programs have focused on helping producers answer the question “under what conditions is this a profitable choice?” Last but certainly not least is Dr. Chris Teutsch, Forage Extension Specialist, Virginia Tech’s Southern Piedmont AREC. Dr. Teutsch conducts applied forage research, focusing on Virginia’s Southern Piedmont Region. The objective of both his research and extension program is to reduce the need for conserved forage (hay) by extending the grazing season.

Winchester Public Schools Releases SmartPhone App Winchester Public Schools has released a free smart phone app to provide a new and convenient way to communicate with students, parents, and patrons. The app, Go WPS!, will be used to provide notifications to users’ cell phones about delays and closings, changes in schedules and emergencies. The app also provides access to a news stream, calendars, school directories, menus, sports news and links to the lunch payment system and the PowerSchool student information system. The school system will still use its current alert system to communicate important announcements as well. Superintendent Mark Lineburg said, “This app provides a capable and convenient tool to reach members of the community on the device they use most

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often, their phones. It will help us keep more people in touch with the school system.” The app is available through the App Store or Google Play. Search for “Winchester Public Schools.”

Handley Band Fruit Sale Now Online!

The Handley band has begun our annual fruit sale! New this year – you can order and pay online. Ordering and paying online is the most efficient way to process your order because it goes directly to the fruit distributor and will not require any paper/ money movement by students. If you prefer, you may still place an order through a student using a sales ticket or brochure. All orders must be paid for in advance this year. No payments will be collected at pick-up.

Orders can be picked up at Winchester Cold Storage, 605 N. Loudoun Street, from 4:00-8:00pm on Friday, Dec. 4 and from 10:00am3:00pm on Saturday, Dec. 5. Unclaimed fruit will not be available after these times.

The last day for ticket and brochure orders is November 14. Online sales will continue until December 1.

If you would like to place your order online, go to http://www.riversweetonline.com/handleyband14.

Thank you for supporting John Handley High School’s 2014 Marching Band!

Free Child Find Screening for PreSchoolers If your child is between the ages of 2-5 and you are concerned about their development, CHILD FIND will screen your child to determine if

CRIME OF THE WEEK

Winchester Crime of the Week - October 13, 2014 The Winchester Police Department is investigating a stolen catalytic converter.

On October 8, 2014 officers responded to McCarthy Tire Service at 2720 Valley Avenue around 1 p.m. in reference to a larceny. When officers arrived they were informed that sometime between Friday, October 3rd around 5 p.m. and Wednesday, October 8th around 8 a.m. someone had stolen a catalytic converter from a box truck.

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

Incident # 14040105 Officer T.A. Wyatt

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Briefs BRIEFS, from 35 they qualify for special services. This is a free service.

Screenings will take place November 14, 2014, at Northwestern Regional Education Programs (NREP), 1481 Senseny Road. If you are interested in having your child screened, please call (540) 665-0103.

Warren County Program Cancellations Due to lack of participation the following open gym programs sponsored by the Warren County Parks and Recreation Department have been cancelled until further notice.

Youth Open Volleyball on Sundays from 4:30pm – 6:30pm and Tuesdays from 6:30pm – 8:30pm and Adult Open Volleyball on Thursdays 6:30pm -8:30pm. All programs were being held at the WCH and HSC Gyms.

Due to lack of Youth Open Basketball on Sundays at WCH and HSC gyms from 2- 4pm has been cancelled until November 16, 2014.

For more information contact the Recreation Division at the Warren County Community Center, Monday through Saturday, 8:00am-10:00pm and Sunday, 1pm -9pm at (540) 6351021.

Boys Basketball Camp The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with Warren County Middle School

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will be sponsoring a Boys Basketball Camp for boys in 5th through 8th grade at the Warren County Middle School Gym on Saturday, October 18th, 9:00am – 3:00pm. The cost is $25.00 per participant. For more information contact Matt Hopple at (540) 635-2194. Registration forms are available at the Warren County Community Center and the Warren County Parks and Recreation office.

Planning and Preparation for the Road Ahead: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care This is a free event for families and family caregivers of loved ones with dementia. Physicians and other authorities will speak on various aspects of dementia: “The 9 Types of Dementia”, Activities to promote engagement between caregivers and loved ones, etc. Join us at the Winchester Medical Center Conference Center on 1840 Amherst Center in Winchester on Monday, November 3rd from 8:00am - 12:00pm. Breakfast will be provided! Space is limited. Please register online: http:// www.dutchhavenassistedliving.com/ Events.html or RSVP Linda (540) 327-3083.

winning hands as determined by the National Mah Jongg League Session, which consists of 4 classes, runs Tuesdays from October 21 through November 11. Times are 10:00am – 12:00pm or 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Cost for session is $15.00 which includes a players card. Class will be held at the Warren County Community Center.

For more information about the game of Mah Jongg, please contact the instructor at (540) 252-4252. To register, call the WC Community Center, Monday through Saturday, 8am –10pm and Sunday, 1pm-9pm at (540) 635-1021.

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6 or 8 inch tea light candle glass stemware, great for wedding table decorations. 50 quantity. $.10 each. 4-15” tall Yankee Candle Cyclinder glassware, $10 each.

Nice table decorations for home or wedding. Boyds Bears Resin Statues, variety $5 each. Barbie Dolls, regular $3 each, variety snow white, cinderella & prince and etc, no boxes. Barbie Dolls, Xmas collectible ones, $8.0 each, variety, no boxes. Call 540-539-4872

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Learn to Play Mah Jongg Mah Jongg is a four-person table game played with Chinese tiles. 13 tiles are dealt and are used to create hands with runs and set similar to rummy. In this class players will learn the names of the tiles, procedures of the game and creation of

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Looking for Nail Tech Instructor/ Nail Tech willing to teach. For more info.. visit Star Beauty School Tuesday-Friday 10 to 6pm @ 2263 Valor Dr. Winchester, VA. JOB FAIR AT VEC, 100 PREMIER PLACE, WINCHESTER VA, 10am to 1pm. Monday, October 20. Pilgrims Pride, 1st Shoulder Cut (Laborer), Breast Deboner (Lower) and Wing Saw JOB FAIR AT VEC, 10am to 2pm Thursday October 23. Macy’s Fulfillment Center in Martinsburg WVA. Onsite interviews and offers will be made for various warehouse and packaging positions. No experience necessary. Applicants can apply online prior to job fair. http://WWW.MACYSJOBS.COM Current Job Openings. Contact the VEC for additional information at 540-722-3420 or 540-535-2875 or Winchester@vec.virginia.gov.

Please enter “Employer Services” in the subject line and job number and title when you inquire about the position: Job Number / Title 483346 FT Security Officer - Winchester VA 471814 Hotel Front Desk 480244 Warehouse /Forklift/ Machine operator 484661 Boiler Technician 479340 Child Care Assistant 479837 General Labors 482381 Security Guard 481200 Retail Sales Representative 487006 Maintenance - Bldg & Grounds 1* MISCELLANEOUS Condo for Sale in Stephens City.

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Woodcarver tools/supply sale: supply of wood, design and project books, sharpening stones, glove, misc. knives and other items (many new and unused). Total of $850+ original cost; sell 4 $400. Contact: 540-868-2623 Mercury outboards; 20 hp $800.00, 10 hp $500.00, Prentice vise “old 108” 6” jaws $1000.00, Helen Jean Smith 1987 framed Edinburg print $400.00, John J Pershing 1927 signed photo to General Passaga $1600.00, Antique Oak Ice box, 3 door org wheels $1200.00; Aluminum Light Poles 12’ tall x 4” od, square anchor, call 540-6602913 Long Time Collections for sale: Carnival Glass, Pottery; E. Texas, Roseville, Depression glass (green and pink), Jewelry from the 50’s and forward. Call 540-635-1612 RENTALS Temporary Housing, Front Royal, Mountain Lodge, furnished, 2BR,2BA, Avail.Dec.10, $2,400/ mo. Includes all utilities/maid. Call 703-860-2711

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Death notices

Evelyn Valotto Babcock departed this life on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 as a result of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to SVWC Fellowship Fund, 300 Westminster Canterbury Drive, Winchester, Virginia 22603 Mrs. Connie Sue Funk, 52, of Winchester, Virginia, died Tuesday, October 7, 2014, in Winchester Medical Center. Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, Virginia 22601 Richard France Shimer, 75, of Winchester, Virginia, passed on October 7, 2014, in his home. Memorial Contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601, Braddock Street United Methodist Church Foodbank 115 Wolfe Street Winchester, Virginia 22601, and The Leukemia/ Lymphoma Society Donor Services P.O. Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA 01202.

Kathryn Margaret Mitchell Clancy, 86, of Winchester, died Tuesday, October 7, 2014, in the Winchester Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601 Lauren Pearce, 55, of Winchester, Virginia, died, October 5, 2014 at her residence. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Ragged Mountain Dogs, C/O Lisa Reid, 1415 Nethers Road, Sperryville, Virginia 22740.

Wilmpje Ann Long Knowles “Billie Ann” passed away on October 5th at Greenfield Reflections in Strasburg Virginia. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Star Tannery Fire Department 950 Brill Rd. Star Tannery, VA 22654 or Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl., New York, NY 10001 or www.alzfdn.org Clarence Chester Kidwell, 85, of Winchester, VA, died Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Blue Ridge Hospice In-Patient Care Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork St, Winchester, VA 22601.

Audrey Lorraine Berry Liggett, 85, of Winchester, Virginia, died Monday, October 13, 2014, at her son and daughter-in-law’s home. Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, Virginia, 22601.

Lee Ann Bucher, 52, of Linden, passed away Friday, October 10, 2014 at Winchester Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions are made in Lee’s honor to her favorite charities: Middleburg Humane Foundation, P. O. Box 1238, Middleburg, VA 20118 or The Humane Society of Warren County, VA, 1245 Progress Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630.

Friday, October 17 Forecast 63° | 54° 9am – 2pm Third Annual Browntown Baptist Church Yard Sale.

Browntown Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Lots of furniture, vintage jewelry, rugs, and kitchen and household items. Proceeds benefit LOEP. Rain or Shine.

5pm - 11pm OctoBeer Fest. Old Town, Winchester. This two-day event will celebrate German heritage and bring herren und frauen down to the Old Town walking mall. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample German-inspired food, music, beer and wine. Everyone is invited to compete in the Best Dressed Lederhosen and Dirndl Contest on Friday night. Kids are sure to enjoy free face painting, marionettes, puppet shows, and more!

6:30pm – 9pm Happy Creek Coffee Music Night. 18 High St, Front Royal. Happy Creek Coffee & Tea is having a duo group called Mickie and Mallory that that will be playing in Front Royal for the first time tonight!

Please come out and support these amazing artists!

Saturday, October 18 Forecast 55° | 39° 7:00am – 11am Pancake Breakfast. North Warren Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company #10. 89 Rockland Road, Front Royal. Join us for pancakes, biscuits, sausages, bacon, sausage and chip beef gravy, scrambled eggs, baked apples, juice, and hot tea.

Adults: $8.00, 4-12 year-olds: $4.00, under 3 FREE! 9am – 12pm Tree Planting for Homeowners. Casey Tree Farm, 2498 Briggs Rd., Berryville. Come learn

the basics about tree selection and planting in this workshop for homeowners. Tree care begins at day one, and this class will get you and your trees off to a strong start.

9am - 1pm Farmers Market.

Downtown Front Royal, East Main Street, Front Royal. The Front Royal Farmers Market will run through October 25.

9am – 2pm Third Annual Browntown Baptist Church Yard Sale.

Browntown Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Lots of furniture, vintage jewelry, rugs, and kitchen and household items. Proceeds benefit LOEP. Rain or Shine.

10am - 4pm Apple Festival featuring Woodcraft artists. Richards Fruit Market, 6410 Middle Rd. Middletown. Bud’s Collective playing from 12 - 2pm. Apple harvest is always a fun time to visit the farm. We’ll have lots of varieties of apples to choose from, plus food and fun for everyone. This is a family friendly event, so bring the kids and spend the day in the country with us! This year’s apple season will start early and have plenty of fruit!

10am - 2pm Fun to be Fit! Braddock Street United Methodist Church, 115 Wolfe St., Downtown Winchester. Fun to be FIT! is organized by students of the Shenandoah University School of Health Professions and Shenandoah University Primary Care Progress. This event is open to members of the local community – especially children and their parents. Learn how to incorporate simple things into daily life to help prevent and reduce the incidence of childhood obesity. Activities include Eat This, Not That; get up and

Diversions Calendar get active games; fun with food creations; kids’ yoga; free toothbrushes and more. Dogs and cats from the Winchester SPCA will be there to play, too. Questions? Contact Physician Assistant Studies student Sierra Dickman at sdickman13@su.edu.

12pm - 8pm OctoBeer Fest. See description from Friday, October 17th.

5pm - 9pm Halloween Happenings & Zombie 5k. Clearbrook Park, Martinsburg Pike, Clear Brook.

Come one, come all to the spookiest show in town—games, our infamous haunted hayride, pumpkin painting, trick-or-treating and MORE! If you dare, board the hay wagons for a ghoulish tour through the haunted trails. It’s a spine-tingling ride you won’t soon forget! (with not-so-scary hayrides available for younger participants) Ages 8 and up: $5, Ages 4-7: $3 Under 3: FREE, Trick or Treating: 5:15 – 6pm. Haunted Hay rides: 6:15 – 9:15 pm.

6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo. North Fork Resort Associates, 301 North Fork Road, Front Royal. Doors open at 4:30pm, early bird games begin at 6:30pm. Food and drinks are available at the North Fork Resort Cafe.

Progressive games, raffles, queen of hearts. Benefits the North Fork Shenandoah River Restoration Foundation.

7pm - 9pm Ghouls & Gals Halloween Party. Jim Barnett Park Gym, Winchester. For Middle school children. ID required. Wear your Halloween costume. No masks or weapons.

DJ, dance, costume contest. Advance tickets $5; $8 at the door. Food available at minimal cost. Buy tickets at War Memorial Building.

Sunday, October 19 Forecast 48° | 34° Monday, October 20 5:30pm - 8:30pm Leadership: Lessons Learned the Hard Way. Stimpson Auditorium in Halpin-Harrison Hall, Shenandoah University, Winchester. The Shenandoah University, Byrd School- Distinguished Lecture Series, will feature Ron Kaplan, CEO of Trex (and 2014 United Way Campaign Chair) Please join your friends and colleagues in hearing Rontalk about Leadership: Lessons Learned the Hard Way. Ron will discuss leadership learned the hard way, based on several decades managing businesses around the world. Through a combination of personal anecdotes, video clips and hard analysis, Mr. Kaplan will share his observations about what it takes to get ahead in today’s corporate environment.

7pm - 8pm Council Work Session.

Town Administration Building, 102 E. Main St. Tuesday, October 21 12:30pm - 1pm Tourism Tuesdays.

95.3 - the River radio station. Hear the latest tourism related news and events every Tuesday at 12:30! If you can’t listen live check out the podcasts at http://www.theriver953online. com.

1pm – 2pm. Stable and Able.

973 Buck Mountain Rd, Bentonville. Hidden Springs Senior Living recently introduced a new exercise class. “Stable and Able” is designed to work on balance, retain or regain walking muscles and improve spatial awareness. It is free and open to the public.

7pm - 8pm BZA Meeting. Front Royal Administration Building, 102 E Main Street, Front Royal. Today is the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting to be held in the upstairs Conference Room of the Front Royal Administration Building. Agenda are available in the Planning/ Zoning Office located at 102 E. Main Street. (540) 6354236.

Wednesday, October 22 12pm - 1pm Brown Bag Wellness Series. R-Studio, 16 S. Braddock St., Winchester. Join us for an informative hour of essential oil education including how to incorporate them into your daily routine for maintaining an optimal state of wellness! Topics include: Breaking Food Addictions, Stress & Anxiety, Weight Loss, Detox, ADD & ADHD, Smoothies & Cooking, Pet Care, Headaches, Colds & Flu, and MUCH more! FREE & open to the public. Door Prizes!

Thursday, October 23 8am - 4pm Presentation on Terrorism at Schools. Shenandoah University, University Drive, Winchester.

WPD presents Lt. Col. Dave Grossman on Terrorism at school, Critical Incident Stress and “Bulletproofing the Mind”. Cost is $49. Open to the public. Course: CONT 111 CLL1.

For registration and questions call Jo Miller at (540) 665-5442.

8am – 7pm. Annual Autumn Rummage Sale. 132 North Royal Avenue, Front Royal. The Women of Calvary will hold a sale at the Calvary Episcopal Church Parish Hall featuring clothing, linens and jewelry. Proceeds will benefit a variety of outreach projects supporting our local community. Information: (540) 635-2763.

1pm – 2pm. Stable and Able. See description from Tuesday, October 21st.

4pm - 5pm Anti-Litter Council Mtg. Warren County Government Center.

6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo. See description from Saturday, October 18th.

Friday, October 24 8am – 4pm. Annual Autumn Rummage Sale. See description from See CALENDAR, 38

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10am - 2pm Job Fair for Macy’s Fulfillment Center. VEC, 100 Premier Place, Winchester. On-site interviews and offers will be made for various warehouse and packaging positions. No experience necessary.

Applicants can apply online prior to job fair. http://www.macysjobs.com 6:30pm - 9pm Zombie Walk. Front Royal. The 2nd Annual Zombie Walk is scheduled for tonight.

7pm - 10pm Front Porch Style Pickin’ Party. Warren County Senior Center, 1217 Commonwealth Ave. All levels of talent are welcome.

Acoustic instruments only.

Saturday, October 25 8am - 12pm United Way Rubbermaid Product Sale. Belk Parking lot, Apple Blossom Mall, Winchester.

This month’s sale benefits United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley.

The monthly sale is made possible by a special partnership between United Way NSV, Rubbermaid Commercial Products and The Salvation Army.

Product sales help the United Way and its partner agencies generate additional funds to meet local needs.

The products available are returned goods, discontinued products and slightly damaged items. For additional information contact the United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley at (540) 536-1610 or uway@ visuallink.com.

8am – 12pm. Annual Autumn Rummage Sale. See description from Thursday, October 23rd.

8am – 2pm Front Royal United Methodist Church Bazaar. 1 Main St. Front Royal. Crafts, bakery, jewelry, county store, silent auction. Lunch available. All proceeds go to Missions.

10am – 12pm Fall Colors Tree Tour. Casey Tree Farm, 2498 Briggs Rd., Berryville. Join us for a fall color tree tour where participants will discover the beauty of the surrounding forests nestled in the Shenandoah River Valley.

9am - 1pm Farmers Market. East Main Street, Front Royal. The Front Royal Farmers Market will run through October 25.

9am - 5pm Pumpkin Festival.

Marker-Miller Orchards, Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester. Come find the “great pumpkin.” Choose from ones already picked or pick your own. Enjoy pumpkin pie, pumpkin rolls, pumpkin bars and pumpkin donuts from our bakery. A variety of food will be available at the food building. Come and enjoy this free event!

11am – 4pm Mental Health Fair.

Apple Blossom Mall in front of J.C. Penney. The Sherando DECA Club has organized a Mental Health Fair for Make a Difference Day to highlight programs and to share infor-

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Community residents and area students are encouraged to check out the Fair.

12pm - 4pm Sheriden’s Field Hospital Event. Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation, Valley Pike, Middletown.

On this special day, experience living history and medical demonstrations at the site of the largest temporary field hospital of the war. Presented by the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation. Admission: FREE. www. shenandoahatwar.org 1pm - 2:15pm Paws for Reading.

Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Road, Stephens City. Join us for Paws for Reading to read a favorite book to a reading tutor. These listeners are great and are certified therapy dogs.

1pm - 4pm Spooktacular – trick or treat and more! Old Town Winchester. Things will get spooky on the Loudoun Street Pedestrian Mall with the Old Town Winchester Spooktacular! Bring the family to enjoy a day full of Halloween fun. A Pet Parade organized by Posh Pets at 16 South Loudoun Street will be held at 1:00 p.m., followed by trick or treating from 2pm to 4pm. Put on your best costume and join in the fun!

5pm - 10pm TVBA/Carter Lumber Cash Party. Elks Lodge 867, 466 Front Royal Pike, Winchester.

Only 300 tickets. Must be 21 to attend. Halloween theme with costume contest. Catered by Carrabba’s. You could win $3500. Open bar, lots of prizes. $40 per ticket. Check or credit. (540) 665-0365 or info@tvba.org.

6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo. See description from Saturday, October 18th.

Sunday, October 26 11am – 5pm 1st Anniversary Celebration. Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Front Royal. We cordially invite you to join us in celebration of the 1st Anniversary of Rev. Harold Brown, Sr. pastor of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.

Our speaker for the 11:00 am morning service will be the Rev. Kenneth Nichols of Orange, Virginia. Lunch will be served after morning service.

At 3:00 PM our guest speaker for the afternoon service will be Rev. Douglas Gore, pastor of Beulah Baptist Church, Markham, Virginia along with his choir and congregation. We are asking that you come out and help us celebrate this momentous occasion. If you are unable to attend, please continue to uplift us in your prayers.

1pm – 3pm Trunk or Treat. 5291 Main St, Stephens City. Stephens City United Methodist Church. Costumes are optional. There will be face painting, pumpkin painting and other games. All ages are welcome to attend. Questions can be directed to Tobye David at (540) 323-1410.

Monday, October 27 7pm - 8pm Council Meeting.

County of Warren Government Center.

Tuesday, October 28 12:30pm - 1pm Tourism Tuesdays.

95.3 - the River radio station. Hear the latest tourism related news and

events every Tuesday at 12:30! If you can’t listen live check out the podcasts at http://www.theriver953online. com.

1pm – 2pm. Stable and Able. See description from Tuesday, October 21st.

6pm - 8pm Parent/Teen Driving Event - Save a Life. Millbrook High

School, First Woods Drive, Winchester. During this event, driver education teachers from Millbrook and Sherando High Schools will present a program for parents and teens about the dangers of distracted driving as well as current licensing and insurance requirements for teen drivers.

The teens in attendance will also be

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guests enjoy a buffet dinner by Carrabba’s Italian Grill of Winchester, a glass of wine of your choice, and a tour of our Manor House, focusing on her history and the hauntings that have been occurring for at least five decades! $49 per person, all-inclusive.

1pm – 2pm. Stable and Able. See description from Tuesday, October 21st.

6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo. See description from Saturday, October 18th.

Wednesday, October 29 12pm - 1pm Brown Bag Wellness Series. See description from Wednesday, October 22nd.

4:30pm - 5:30pm 7th Annual Harvest Hoedown. Handley Library, 100 W Piccadilly St, Winchester. Come on down to Handley Library for stories, songs, & puppet show! Children are welcome to come dressed in their Halloween costumes. Thank you to The Friends of Handley Regional Library for sponsoring this program!

7pm - 9pm Authors’ Forum 2014.

Handley Library, 100 W Piccadilly St, Winchester. Meet Lynn Seldon, Jay Foreman and Martha Woodroof at the Authors’ Forum 2014. They will all talk about their books, take questions and sign and sell their books at a reception after the event. A wonderful opportunity to have a conversation with a published author. Barry Lee from WINC Radio will be the moderator. Sponsored by Friends of HRL. Thursday, October 30 12pm - 1pm History and Hauntings. Valerie Hill Vineyard & Winery, Marlboro Road, Stephens City.

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Friday, October 31 Halloween 5pm - 9:30pm Teen Halloween.

Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Road, Stephens City. Teen Halloween presented by the Teen Advisory Board of Bowman Library. Come dressed in your halloweeny best and be ready to dance as your character. The party includes a dance-off, music, games, food and a scary movie (PG-13). No registration required – please bring a friend! Call Donna Hughes at (540) 869-9000 for additional information.

Saturday, November 1 9am – 4 pm Celebrate Diversity Festival. Parade 10 am on Chester St. Interfaith Service to follow at Gazebo. There will be food, cultural,

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non-profit & craft vendors. Sponsors and Volunteers Needed! Contact us at (888) 502-2081, info@celebratediversityfestival.org or www.celebratediversityfestival.org 10am – 5pm Tenth annual Artists of Rappahannock-Open Studio and Gallery Tour. Rappahannock County, Washington. Enjoy fall foliage and explore the bucolic countryside, as you visit artists’ personal studios during this county-wide arts tour that draws art lovers from around the mid-Atlantic region. Works of over 50 artists displayed in 19 personal studios and 7 art galleries. For more information, visit www.raac.org. Fee: $10 for both days. Ticket sales at 10 Firehouse Lane, Washington. Tel. (800) 695-6075.

1pm - 2:30pm Family Picnic and Movie. Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Road, Stephens City. Join us at the library for a family picnic and a movie.

Families are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and a blanket to sit on the floor. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. The Lego Movie will be shown. The movie showing is free and sponsored by the Friends of Handley Regional Library and the Bowman Library Teen Advisory Board.

6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo See description from Thursday, October 23rd.

Sunday, November 2 Daylight Saving Time ends.

10am – 5pm Tenth annual Artists of Rappahannock-Open Studio and Gallery Tour. See description from Saturday, November 1st.

givers of loved ones with dementia.

Physicians and other authorities on various aspects of dementia: “The 9 Types of Dementia”, Activities to promote engagement between caregivers and loved ones, etc. Breakfast provided! Space limited. Please register online: http://www.dutchhavenassistedliving.com/Events.html or RSVP Linda (540) 327-3083.

Monday, November 3 8am – 12pm Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care. Winchester Medical Center Conference Center. 1840 Amherst Center, Winchester. Free Event for families and family care-

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Ammo

Hound - Adult - Male - Large Ammo came to us as a stray in mid-July. He was a 3-6 year old Intact Male Coonhound. Ammo needs work with house training and basic manners. He just wants to be outside running and barking and howling like all hounds do! Ammo doesn’t seem to have a problem with other dogs but he loves to bark at everyone!

Spayed/Neutered - Shots current Ad sponsored by:

7726 Main St. Middletown

Frederick Co. Esther L. Boyd Animal Shelter 161 Fort Collier Rd. Winchester, VA 540-667-9192 To sponsor a pet contact Angie at fcrwcr@gmail.com or 540-683-1847

540-508-0678

Humane Society of Warren County

540-635-4734

Monday thru Sunday 10 am to 4 pm - Closed Wednesday • 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA • 540-635-4734 • humanesocietywc@gmail.com

Tails and Ales! Saturday November 8th at the Front Royal Moose Lodge.

Tickets are only $30.00 and include dinner, drinks, a souvenir glass, and a chance to win $1000.

Only 250 tickets will be sold so get your tickets early before they sell out. Doors open at 5:30.

Tessa - 2 year old female pit bull.

Tessa is a super loving dog! She loves to play fetch and is highly motivated to learn tricks!

Tessa’s ad sponsored by:

JR - 7 year old male banded mountain terrier.

JR is still very playful and loves to snuggle in laps. He loves treats especially peanut butter. That’s his favorite thing in the world!

Louise - 1 year old female bulldog mix. This beautiful gal is super sweet and friendly!

She loves to play with other dogs and is very, very loving!

Baby - female Newfoundland mix. Baby was living on a farm before being brought to the shelter but is a very laid back girl and prefers being inside.

She is great with other animals and phenomenal with children!

JR’s ad sponsored by:

Louise’s ad sponsored by:

Baby’s ad sponsored by:

Hillbilly’s Junkyard For all your repair and maintenance needs!

6768 Winchester Rd. Front Royal

540-635-BILL

(2455)

www.autocareclinic.biz

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

The Front Royal Moose Lodge #829

Wanda Snead

Property Management

Serving the area for 20 years!

Sam Snead Realty • 540-635-9753

SamSneadRealty.com

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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