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Front Royal, Warren County spar over 522 $$ 10-14 Mtn. Mystic’s Tree of Dreams 2 Helltown’s Knotty Pine – A Colorful History 4 Grand Jury Indictments 19

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Tony called it “a tree of wishes” that springs out of the rock garden and pond where patrons can make wishes and cast coins that will eventually go to support of the Wagner Animal Shelter to house homeless animals here.

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Mountain Mystic’s indoor Tree of Wishes ‘springs’ forth

Tony Petersavage puts the finishing touches on a Tree of Wishes.

Like a proud papa – Tony and his Tree of Wishes at Mountain Mystic.

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Whinney surveyed the finished product and discussed removal of Tony’s work platform over the weekend.

On March 13 we were alerted to the fact that a tree that had been “growing” for just over a year inside Front Royal’s Mountain Mystic Trading Company was about ready to start its first season of blooming. But considering the fact that Mountain Mystic’s tree grew out of plaster sheeting and six bags of mortar totaling about 350 pounds, those leaves about to bloom will be a variety of the distinctive products offered for sale at Mountain Mystic. This unusual tree has been cultivated by Tony Petersavage during breaks from his Rainbow Painting business. The project began shortly after New Year’s 2014 and Tony says he was able to work about five hours a day, three days a week over two-month spans in 2014 and 2015. “It’s been like a game of chess – I’ve had to balance the weight as I worked so it wouldn’t collapse,” Tony said as he applied finishing touches to the bark at the tree’s base the afternoon of Friday

the 13th. And despite the date, there was no bad luck involved as Tony and Mountain Mystic owner Gerry Mc-

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And what customers of Mountain Mystic now see upon entering the store at 215 South Street, between South Royal Avenue and the Martin’s-anchored Royal Plaza Shopping Center is what Tony called “a tree of wishes” springing out of the rock garden and pond where patrons can make wishes and cast coins that will eventually go to support of the Wagner Animal Shelter to house homeless animals

here. “It is a tree of wishes and it was done with love,” Tony said, noting that this was his first effort at creating an indoor tree. “Not bad for a first try,” I commented of the impressive indoor structure extending the outdoor ambience in the southeastern corner of Mountain Mystic, “any more on the drawing board?” “Not yet,” Tony replied, “but if someone is interested in creating an indoor tree to add to their décor they can give me a call at Rainbow Painting at (540) 671-1423. Tony noted he has operated Rainbow Painting here for 27 years. And for more traditional aspects of his painting business, Tony pointed out that the current interior paint job in Mountain Mystic was done last year around the same time he began work on the Tree of Wishes. “Hey Gerry, I’ll be back in a couple days to get a shot after the work platform is gone and the tree has sprouted some of its first “leaves” – and I may want to take a few home with me.” Information on Mountain Mystic hours, events and products are available at (540) 635-6318.

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Owner disputes circumstances of alleged assault Police gathering additional info on incident outside The Knotty Pine

The Pine has a colorful history that is an integral part of Front Royal lore, much of it generating through the side ‘bar’ entrance. Roger Bianchini Warren County Report Some controversy has arisen over the circumstance of an alleged assault outside a Front Royal eatery on Saturday evening, March 7. According to a March 11 Front Royal Police press release, “… two Warren County men were involved in a serious assault outside a local bar the first Saturday of March. Chief Norman Shiflett advised that Thomas Edward Showers, 44, alleges that he was patronizing the Knotty Pine Restaurant and Lounge at approximately 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015. Showers then advised that he was drug outside into the alleyway and held down while another patron kicked him.” The FRPD press release issued March 11 notes that, “Showers was treated at Warren Memorial Hospi-

tal and later transferred to the Winchester Medical Center due to the severity of his injuries. John Grover Potter, III, 30, was charged and arrested for Malicious Wounding, which is a Class 3 Felony. The charge carries a potential prison term of not less than 5 years, nor more than 20 years of incarceration. Potter is scheduled for a hearing in Warren County General District Court on March 24, 2015 at 10 a.m. “The investigation into the assault is ongoing and the public’s help in identifying further suspects and evidence is needed. If you have any information on this incident, please contact MPO Marc Ramey at (540) 635-2111 or mramey@frontroyalva. com.” And now to the video Pine owner and manager Beth

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Vaught says extra eyes may be what authorities need to root out the circumstance surrounding the altercation between Showers and Potter that night. And Vaught said she is in possession of the first extra “eye” that will shed further light on those circumstances. That “eye” is an internal security camera in The Pine bar

area. Vaught said Showers’ description of events to police is contradicted by that video. She said the in-house video shows Showers leaving the side entrance of The Pine of his own accord, as did his alleged attacker, both alone and independently of each other.

Vaught adds that information she received from other patrons indicated that the dispute did not originate at the Pine, but rather stemmed from a domestic situation involving the men who happened into her bar the same evening and did not appear to be interacting inside during Saturday night Karaoke.

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Vaught invited this reporter over to view relevant portions of her security video. And they do, in fact, indicate that both Showers and Potter left alone and independently of each other. In fact, as identified by Vaught, Potter left first while talking on a cell phone, brushing by Showers without any apparent interaction. Later in the video, Potter re-enters the bar, followed a short time later by Showers, who appears to head in the same direction in which Potter left the camera’s field of view. Vaught said there was evidence, blood on shirts, some sort of altercation had occurred and that her in-house security saw that it did not continue inside her establishment. In fact, Vaught said that before he was asked to leave, Potter told another patron that Showers had come up behind him while he was outside on his cell phone and initiated the confrontation. “Every story has two sides but it

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seems only one side was included when the police issued their press release – at least they did say that Showers version was ‘alleged’, not that it was fact, although one paper deleted ‘alleged’ out of their story. “I’ve done a lot to clean this place up and make it a family-friendly restaurant. And I’d hate to see one incident that really doesn’t appear to have anything to do with us other than two guys happened in here the same night that had some issues outside of here, ruin all that,” Vaught told us. Vaught and her son Phillip took over hands-on management of The Pine three or four years ago, she said. “My husband and brother-inlaw bought it in 2000 after the Eason family put it out that they wanted to sell the business. Pine History 101 What Vaught “cleaned up” is the colorful history The Pine had for decades as a gathering place for a lot of the toughest guys in a town that throughout the 1960s to 1980s – heck, probably a lot further back – considered itself the leading contender for the toughest, little town in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.

Knotty Pine assault suspect John Grover Potter III – but does the victim’s story fit the evidence? – Or as one Yankee officer during the Civil War is purported to have described it: “Front Royal is the dirtiest, meanest, little town in a valley full of dirty, mean, little towns.” In fact, the old Knotty Pine barlounge accessed by its side entrance was a legendary part of Front Royal’s old Helltown reputation. Though I must admit when I would wander in during my early years here in the mid-to-late 1980s, I was always treated politely, even by the occasional patron I had been forced to bar from my own restaurant of that era,

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Champion’s Pub. There is even a story circulating that during an appearance on the old Tonight Show hosted by Johnny Carson, TV star, sausage-maker and sometime country singer Jimmy Dean identified “this little place called The Knotty Pine in Front Royal, Virginia” as the toughest honky-tonk he had ever played in. And Vaught reminded us that as that story goes, The Pine’s reputation was cemented when country legend Merle Haggard memorialized Dean’s story in song. But that was then and this is now. And this recent altercation that may have involved two of her patrons, both now barred, who had a problem outside her doors that came to a head outside her doors, does not indicate any fundamental issue with the new, family-friendly environment she has sought to create at The Knotty Pine. Beth, I’ll see you for one of those late afternoon breakfasts soon – and hey, nothing wrong with a little bit of an edgy rep, especially in Helltown, is there? – rogerb@warrencountyreport.com

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“I have a First Amendment right of assembly. If I want to get 100 of my friends and go to the Gazebo I shouldn’t have to get all this insurance.” – Councilman Bébhinn Egger

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Council considers upping event insurance requirements VML recommends upping event sponsor liability coverage to $5 million

Ghosts of councilmen past keep popping up here and there – here at the March 9 ribbon cutting for the town’s Riverton Electric substation. By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report At a March 2 work session, the Front Royal Town Council considered requiring additional insurance coverage by sponsors of special events held on town property or using town right of ways. In the agenda packet summary of the subject staff noted that an inquiry to the town’s insurance carrier, the Virginia Municipal League, by the town’s Risk Manager had led to a general recommendation that would mandate upping coverage on certain types of events. According to Mayor Tim Darr the town now requires an across-theboard $1 million of coverage on all specially-permitted events in town. However, some event sponsors voluntarily take out additional insurance coverage than that million-dollar liability required by the town. Among the liability insurance amounts cited by the town manager were: • Wine & Crafts Festival, $4 million coverage; • Festival of Leaves, Taste of the Town and Dancing Downtown all taking out $2 million coverage; • Fraternal Order of Police Carnival, $5 million coverage. The VML recommendation is $1 million of coverage for standard events and $5 million of coverage for events that include what are considered higher risk considerations like fireworks displays, alcohol consumption or events hosting over 500 people, including carnivals and musical concerts. “Coverage amounts [recommended] are industry standard for these types of events required by municipalities,” the staff summary

stated. Cost estimates to sponsors are $250 for $1-million of event liability insurance; between $750 and $1,000 for $5-million of coverage, with an additional $400 to $500 rider for events allowing alcohol consumption. Town liability coverage is part of the town’s general insurance policy through the VML’s Pool Insurance Coverage of all participating municipalities. According to the town manager, the town has no specific special-event coverage. Asked by Councilman Hollis Tharpe what was the driving force behind the recommendation, Town Manager Steve Burke replied that recent discussion of the town taking on a more active roll in sponsorship of in-town events. He noted that the town currently is involved in sponsorship of the Taste of the Town event promoting the menu choices of downtown restaurants. In questioning the necessity of the additional insurance requirement, Tharpe asked staff if the liability question would be any different than if someone got drunk in a town res-

taurant, got in their car and killed themselves on a town right of way while driving home. As the conversation progressed, Town Attorney Doug Napier pointed out that if an event accident led to an injury claim greater than the town required, “we could be considered grossly negligent.” “The question is whether the town is acting reasonably? If there is drinking the potential for injury is greater,” the town attorney commented of implications of ignoring the VML recommendation. “What concerns me is that the VML and our attorney are recommending the $5-million coverage. If we only have $1 million and we get sued for $5 million do we have $4 million of uncovered liability?” Mayor Darr asked. “At the end of the day we want to protect the town, so I say go for it,” Bret Hrbek said of following the VML recommendation. Tharpe then asked staff if there was “umbrella coverage” available through the town’s general insurance coverage. The town’s legal department continues to explore the liability question as it relates to both special event and day-to-day business insurance questions broached during the discussion. Let’s party! However, one of council’s newest and youngest members, Bébhinn Egger who campaigned on a limited government platform last fall, questioned the town’s right to impose insurance requirements on some larger-than-average gatherings. “I have a First Amendment right of assembly. If I want to get 100 of my friends and go to the Gazebo I shouldn’t have to get all this insurance,” Egger told her colleagues. There was minimal direct response to this notion and the conversation proceeded to the amounts of ad-

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for such material by “he who will go unnamed” that led to the tightened regulations on such requests. The mayor explained that when staff providing the materials said they would also make the requested material available to the rest of council, the unnamed councilman balked, stating he was making the request “as a private citizen”, not as a member of council. “The prior person wanted their own private copy without alerting the rest of council they had gotten it,” the mayor observed. A consensus appeared to be to work with staff to make the process less cumbersome, while assuring past abuses as described were not repeated. – rogerb@warrencountyreport.com

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terests in addition to his pursuit of journalism, his lifelong career, in his retirement years. His most recent contribution to the community, organizing an annual Memorial Day

weekend ceremony saluting “the dogs of war” as well as fallen veterans of all wars, continues a few weeks from now - the fourth anniversary of this event in Front Royal). The pleasure and pride I experience in staging an event to salute fallen veterans and the “dogs of war” - those canines that are increasingly used to support our troops around the world - cannot be over-emphasized. Springing as it did from a two-yearlong fundraiser - the Friday night “Yappy Hour” at a Main Street wine bar to support the local humane society - Memorial Day in Front Royal is hopefully the beginning of a long tradition for the Town and the County of Warren. This year is the fourth anniversary of the event held at Front Royal’s Town Gazebo at the intersection of East Main and Chester Streets. In past years, we have saluted our fallen veterans and their “dogs of war” on the Sunday before Memorial Day. This year, we have moved the ceremony to Monday, May 25, still at

the Gazebo and still in the same time frame - 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. I take the opportunity to thank all of those who supported this effort; last year, we counted an attendance of around 300 people and probably half as many dogs. The first year there were about two dozen of us, and just a couple of canines. The Rev. Deborah Rutter of Calvary Episcopal Church is to be thanked for taking part in our ceremony the past two

years. This year, we have asked the Rev. Mark Jordan of First Baptist Church in Front Royal to participate. Last year, our featured speaker was Lt. Gen. Norman Smith, U.S. Marine Corps (ret). This year, Maj. Gen. Henry (Mack) Hobgood, U.S. Air Force (retired), a former president of Randolph-Macon Academy, has accepted our invitation to speak. My wife and I hope that this year our active duty son, a veteran of Iraq, will be home (from Germany) to attend the event. Once again, the Air Force Association (AFA), represented by Chief Master Sergeant Norman Brander, president of the AFA local chapter, sponsors our Memorial Day salute. German Shepherd Rescue and the Front Royal animal shelter will be represented. Other rescue groups are invited and members of the public are invited to bring a leashed pet. A volunteer group from Warren County High School band has been promised, and begins practice for their first appearance on Memorial Day later this month. Part of the ceremony includes the laying of a wreath, donated by Fussell Florist. Michael Williams of R-MA will sound “taps.” The 4-H lent a lot to last year’s ceremony. We hope to see their contingent again; also, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and perhaps this year the American Legion? The Elks and their excellent honor guard of young people? Members of town council and county board of supervisors are invited to attend; as are law enforcement dog handlers from town, county, state and federal agencies, such as Homeland Security. On a personal note, since this is pretty much a “one man show” (me) I am again asking individuals or groups through this newspaper to step forward and call me if they wish to attend or participate. For information, call me at (540) 636-7407.

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In early March traffic was halted on the north side of Front Royal several times to facilitate arrival of the first steel beams that will support the new and improved South Fork Bridge over the Shenandoah River. Our photos taken on March 11 and 13, trace progress through the first week of work installing those steel supports forecast to improve the current bridge crossing safety situation for the next half century or so: 1/, the beams on site; 2/ the first beam being raised into place as seen from the contractor staging area across from the north-side 7/11; 3/ the second beam on the ground has been readied for placement; 4/ shot from Riverton soccer fields of the second beam being jockeyed into position; 5/ remember how it works? – the first 2-lane section goes in; the old bridge comes down; and the 2 or 3-lane final section goes up. Photos Roger Bianchini

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to attempt to guess how the council may react to the offer. What I will say is that the council has to look at all possibilities to assure what we do what is in the best interest of the town and the citizens, not just today but in the future.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Front Royal Mayor Tim Darr

County refuses to budge on Crooked Run West March 17 response includes Corridor expansion, 30-percent Meals Tax cut By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report Following a Closed Session added to its March 17 agenda at the outset of the meeting, the Warren County Supervisors responded with its second counter-proposal on settling the tax revenue/PILOT fee impasse that has existed with the Town of Front Royal since January 2010. Things are moving fast and furious on the negotiations addressed in detail in two accompanying stories in this edition. SO, here we go again â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in response to the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March 3 proposal of a 37-percent across-the-board cut ($283,050) of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimated $765,000 of annual meals and lodging tax revenue generated by Route 340/522 North Corridor businesses receiving town central water-sewer service, the county now proposes a 30-percent share ($210,000) of its $700,000 corridor meals tax revenue. The offer removes any cut of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current $65,000 of annual lodging tax from the table ($24,050 at the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 37-percent offer on the table; $16,250 at the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initial 25-percent offer), but perhaps more crucially refuses the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal to delay any decision on extension of water-sewer service to Crooked Run West under the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing Water Policy. The town suggested the county apply for an exemption to that policy that allows the town to consider a boundary adjustment to bring new businesses seeking town water-sewer utilities into the town limits at the time those businesses apply for town water-sewer service. The county wants the corridor exemption on any boundary adjustment or annexation extended to Crooked Run West now.

The 136-acres earmarked for development as Crooked Run West is not currently within the annexation-exempt 522 Commercial Corridor. The motion was silent on whether meals or lodging tax revenue generated by the planned Crooked Run West commercial expansion would be included in the 30-percent tax split the county is now offering. While cutting out the lodging tax aspect of the negotiation, the county offer of five-percent more of its larger corridor meals tax revenue actually increases the amount of tax revenue it is offering the town. The countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initial March 3 offer of 25 percent of both meals and lodging tax revenue would have given the town $191,250. The new offer would produce $210,000 of annual tax revenue to the town. However, the county offer is considerably less than the two proposals put on the table by the town. The first made on January 23, was a split take â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 50 percent of pre-2010 businesses meals and lodging tax revenue and 25 percent of post-2010 businesses meals and lodging tax revenue â&#x20AC;&#x201C; would have generated $311,250 of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $765,000 estimate of its current meals and lodging tax annual revenue. The townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March 3 counter proposal to the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 25-percent offer, an acrossâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;the-board 37-percent take of meals and lodging would have produced $283,050 of revenue to the town. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; These numbers and their implications are hashed out in further detail in a related story. The base issue is a minimum of $480,000 of annual lost PILOT (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) fee meals and lodging tax-based revenues the town was receiving in exchange for extending central water-sewer utility to corridor business on county land. Had

the town not lost the corridor chain restaurant (Applebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Cracker Barrel, TGIFridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) initiated lawsuit challenging the collection of meals tax-based PILOT fees in November 2009, the town would currently be collecting meals and lodging taxbased PILOT fees equal to the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current estimated annual take of $765,000 on its 4-percent meals and lodging taxes in the 522 Commercial Corridor. So, five years later and somewhere between $2.1-million and $3-million in lost town PILOT fee revenues, here we finally stand. As stated in our related â&#x20AC;&#x153;numbers gameâ&#x20AC;? analysis of these negotiations in our â&#x20AC;&#x153;More numbers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; glazed and

calculating â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? story, the town and county were initially $120,000, then $91,800 apart on tax revenue splits following the first two rounds of negotiations. The current numbers on the table leaves these two poker players $73,050 apart as far as tax revenue, which appears to be progress. Comparative numbers However, the numbers get more complicated when you factor in other variables, including the $122,000

in county assumed shared costs for funding of the EDA and Samuels Public Library, not to mention commercial tax revenue the town receives from a previous northside boundary adjustment that brought the McDonalds-Exxon-Hampton Inn commercial strip into town. County staff estimates that commercial strip generates about $267,000 of tax revenue to the town annually. At the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current 37-percent proposal on the table the county is left with a $482,000 share of its corridor

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Tharpe offered a potential compromise – “If we put Crooked Run West in now, you keep the lodging tax in.” Hey, that’s not bad, Hollis – mind if I put that in the story? You know, you heard it HERE first – the compromise that sealed the deal!!! meals and lodging tax revenue, with the town’s split at $283,000; add the $122,000 of county-assumed annual EDA-library costs and the town is realizing at total benefit of $405,000. But add the $267,000 of north-side boundary adjusted tax revenue and the town benefit rises dramatically to $672,000. At the county’s current 30-percent meals tax revenue offer, it is left with a $555,000 share of its corridor meals and lodging tax revenue, while the town will realize a $210,000 share of that revenue, which rises to $332,000 with the assumed-funding variable, and $599,000 with the north-side boundary-adjusted commercial tax revenue. However, there is some dispute over these factors raising the town corridor revenue numbers. As retired Councilman Tom Conkey pointed out at the March 9 council meeting, many on the town side argued for years that the county should have assumed total costs of countywide services years ago, and independent of the Corridor Agreement – the reason being that town citizens, being county residents as well, paid double taxes to support services available to all county residents. Another wild card is how the planned 136-acre Crooked Run West commercial development will be treated when it is built. The county appears to be drawing a line in the sand on this aspect of the MOA negotiation – Crooked Run West WILL be part of the 522 Corridor, immune from annexation to receive town water-sewer service. As we pointed out previously, the town prefers to have the county apply for an exemption to the town water policy for those Crooked Run West businesses when they apply for town water-sewer, rather than guarantee water and a Corridor boundary adjustment exemption now.

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Initial reactions We contacted several town officials about the county counter-offer. Perhaps currently council’s harshest county critic, Bret Hrbek, said, “It seems each time the people of the town, through there representatives are willing to give up a little more, the Board of Supervisors takes a huge chunk. This ‘negotiation’ was doomed from the start. And the idea of including Crooked Run West in the Annexation Immunity Area is a non starter.” Noting that our question was his first information about the new offer, Mayor Tim Darr declined comment on specifics. However, he did say, “I’m not going to attempt to guess how the council may react to the offer. What I will say is that the council has to look at all possibilities to assure what we do is in the best interest of the town and the citizens, not just today but in the future. If the council feels the deal is in the best interest, then we will accept it and if not, we will reject it and move in a different direction.” Darr noted that due to budget considerations council is working with “a firm deadline of early May to decide whether or not we can reach a solution with the county or move forward with alternative plans. There may be time for one or two more counter offers but the window certainly is closing. “The town and county have made several attempts at this over the past several years and the time has come to resolve it. If both sides feel that they have done all they can do and still can’t reach a mutual agreement, I feel it’s time for the town to move on and look at other potential options to recover the lost revenue,” the mayor concluded. Vice-Mayor Hollis Tharpe said he feels reaching an agreement at this time is a must.

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Back to ground zero, again? County-town continue jockeying on new Corridor Agreement. 2006 File Photo/thanks to CassAviation “If this agreement was in place five years ago, we’d have a million dollars in the bank. I’m concerned with the bottom line being zero versus millions of dollars in five years. So, it’s in everyone’s interest to get this done,” Tharpe reasoned. “We’re trying hard to solve this – we’ve got to give a little, they’ve got to give a little.” Of the county’s evolving hard line on extending Corridor exemptions to the planned 136-acre Crooked Run West expansion assuring watersewer service without a possible annexation, Tharpe suggested mutual understanding. “I’m very positive the county knows that if you don’t have water, you can’t

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ager to send the Memorandum of Agreement compromise for the PILOT Meals and Lodging Taxes to the County Administrator that excludes Crooked Run II and includes a cost sharing of the equivalent of 37% of the meals and lodging tax collected by the County to the County Administrator.â&#x20AC;? What the town asked for was an across-the-board 37-percent take of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing corridor meals and lodging tax revenue with no conditions or promises made regarding the proposed Crooked Run West Shopping Center expansion. The town counter-proposal essentially says â&#x20AC;&#x153;letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cross that Crooked Run West bridge when we come to it.â&#x20AC;? The town motion on its counter-

offer states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Ś as the Town has no information nor development plan for Crooked Run II (West) to evaluate the utility demand for the site; and the Town will consider Crooked Run II through our Out-of-Town Utility Policy when a development plan is submitted.â&#x20AC;? The 37-percent figure lies half way between what the town had initially asked for (50 percent) on the portion of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meals and lodging tax revenue tied to businesses with original town water-sewer/PILOT fee contracts prior to 2010, and the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s counter-proposed offer of a 25-percent meals and lodging tax cut from ALL corridor restaurant and hotel businesses. The town had agreed to a 25-percent share from those businesses with post-2010, post-lawsuit utility contracts (num-

bers tied to these percentages are explored in detail in two accompanying stories). In addition to a 25 percent cut of existing corridor meals and lodging tax revenue, the county proposal on the table promised 25 percent of all meals and lodging tax revenue provided by Crooked Run West business once they open at some undetermined future point. The countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offer included expansion of an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anti-Annexation Areaâ&#x20AC;? created by the 1998-99 Corridor

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Remember, the town estimate is that it has been losing a minimum of $480,000 annually since 2010. And the county’s current estimate is that the corridor is generating $285,000 more meals and lodging tax revenue ($765,000 vs. $480,000) than the town was realizing in 2009 …

More numbers – glazed and calculating the negotiations About $92k apart with a disputed $267k of benefit floating around By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report Since publication of our last edition and our calculations on various aspects of the town and county revenues involved in the current Route 522 Corridor Agreement update negotiations we received some additional information from the town and county. County Administrator Doug Stanley informed us that of the county’s total annual take of $800,000 in meals tax and $80,000 in lodging tax revenue, an estimated $700,000 in meals and $60,000 to $70,000 in lodging taxes are generated by 522 Corridor businesses. We’ll round that lodging estimate to $65,000. Other variables we cited remain constant, including the estimated $600,000 in annual PILOT fee revenues the Town of Front Royal was collecting in 2008-09, of which 80 percent or about $480,000 was meals and lodging tax generated. Multiply that base meals-lodging tax number

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a $91,800 difference in the on-thetable proposals, the town’s being the higher proposed number in each scenario. And putting our abacus down and our socks and shoes back on, the town’s new proposal of 37 percent across the board appears by my calculating to be a reduction of $28,200 from its original 50/25 percent proposal. And then … Also, as we previously noted, the county has phased in assumption of about $122,000 in town expenses on shared town-county endeavors ($26,855 in EDA operational funding and $95,000 in funding for Samuels Public Library) since 2012 as part of the ongoing corridor negotiations. But as former Town Councilman Tom Conkey pointed out at the March 9 council meeting, many on the town side over several decades had argued that county assumption of such countywide services was something the county should have done long ago, since town citizens were essentially double taxed as town and county citizens for services extended to all county residents. However, the point from the county side is that those assumptions, including county assumption of other county-wide services like parks and

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recreations, the county’s general aviation airport, and Front Royal Company One in the countywide Emergency Services and Fire and Rescue system were only taken on as part of the 1998 Corridor negotiations. Be that as it may: • at the 37-percent tax share now on the table, adding $122,000 the town would realize a total of $405,050 of annual benefit; • at the county’s current 25-percent offer plus $122,000, the town would realize a total of $313,250 annually; • while at the town’s original, mixedbag (50%-25%) proposal imposing a higher split on the pre-2010 corridor businesses the town would realize $433,250 when factoring in the extra $122,000. Remember, the town estimate is that it has been losing a minimum of $480,000 annually since 2010. And the county’s current estimate is that the corridor is generating $285,000 more meals and lodging tax revenue ($765,000 vs. $480,000) than the town was realizing in 2009 when the corridor lawsuit was lost. However, were that it was that simple (?) to say where the two sides actually stand. Another related benefit county officials point to was a northside boundary adjustment that brought the McDonald’s, Exxon, Hampton Inn commercial strip in-

side the town limits. County administrative staff points to an annual tax benefit to the town of $267,039 in 2013 from those businesses. But a town counterpoint could be that this boundary adjustment was outside the corridor and was a consequence of the town’s existing water policy on non-corridor water-sewer utility extension. But, if you accept the county argument that the Mickey-D’s-ExxonHampton Inn boundary adjustment was part of the ongoing 522 Corridor dynamic, you simply tag on that annual commercial tax revenue of $267,000 to the above numbers of $405,050; $313,250; and $433,250 – and back to the negotiating table we go …

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Dr. Jeremy Busch is back in his Performance Sport and Spine office in Front Royal, after working with Olympians in Chula Vista, California’s Olympic Training Center.

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Dr. Jeremy Busch examines an Army Captain with a case of Achilles Tendonitis who needed to quickly complete his Physical Fitness Test for promotion. The team at Performance Sport and Spine in Front Royal came in on the weekends to manage his case. He has since been promoted to an officer in the JAG division for the US Army. Courtesy photo By Carol Ballard Warren County Report Dr. Jeremy Busch, in his recent work with Olympic athletes, not only learned what it’s like to be among the “best of the best” athletes and care professionals, he also learned that what he is doing here in Front Royal stands up well with the treatment they receive. Busch, a chiropractic and sports performance expert and chief executive officer of Performance Sport and Spine in Front Royal, applied to the U.S. Olympic Committee to participate in a two-week program at California’s Chula Vista Olympic Training Center, was accepted and lent his expertise to Olympians and future Gold medal winners. “It was a confirmation for Dr. Rob-

inson and my team in the clinic here. It was great to bring that back, and say ‘Hold yourself high, you’re at that Olympian standard of care already’,” said Busch. From Jan. 18 to Feb. 1 this year at the training center, he worked with: the rugby team; BMX road cycling;

and archery, USA track and field, rowing, tennis, volleyball and field hockey athletes. He called the Olympians “the best of the best” and observed that they trained two-to-three times a day and seven days a week. He helped them work on injury prevention and performance enhancement with a focus on getting and keeping people better for longer. “The athletes worked with chiropractors, osteopaths, massage and physical therapists, and we asked how an athlete could be injured. We then targeted an individual approach. For example, with rugby athletes, there’s a risk soft tissue injuries. We looked at the kinds of former injuries they had and what risks they were dealing with as applied to their individual sport. If they lost practice time, it could be a lost medal,” he explained. As an example of this training, he mentioned the Atlanta Women’s Rugby 7s tournament, in which they placed second overall, just behind the New Zealand Blacks.

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“This was a profound improvement from where they have been in the past, and two players were named on the tournament “Dream Team”. This is a prestige naming similar to MVP of the Superbowl. Busch called this an awesome testimony to the hard work that the rugby team and staff have been applying on and off the field, and to the sports medicine management which decreased the incidence of injuries. “There’s evidence that what we’re doing is working. I hope when they get to the Olympics, results will be shown in Gold, Silver and Bronze

medals, the ultimate measure of success.” He added humbly that even though they work hard at being on the cutting edge here, after seeing how the medical professionals took their patients’ histories and how they assessed them during the exams, he found he could still learn something. “The passion of this office is to keep up that level,” he said He has a vision of an all-volunteer team of multidisciplinary medical professionals like those at the Olympics, to be present at local sports events, or at least accessible. These

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Dr. Jeremy Busch as ringside physician for the Lights Out Combat Multiple Martial Arts fights in Warrenton/Fauquier County is seen beginning his evaluation to determine if the fighters were cleared to continue fighting. Courtesy photo selves healthy. Busch is currently finishing his major intensive program to receive the Diplomate in Sports Medicine certification, which is the highest level of training a sports chiropractor can receive in sports. He will soon publish his case studies and then will go before the Chiropractic Board of American Sports Physicians for final examinations. He also looks forward to working with the PGA this year, and is in the running to again work with the Olympic team going to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 2016 Summer Olympics as part of Team USA’s sports medicine staff. He also praised his wife Jenna, who is co-owner of Care Medical Billing, as “amazing to let me have the schedule I have”. They have a son, Gabriel, and are expecting a daughter in May. With the busy schedule, they still make time to have dinner with the family every day, Busch said. “It’s by God’s Grace, and it wouldn’t be possible without the great team here,” he said. Doctors on the team are: Dr. Jasmine Robinson, D.C., MSACN, one of the chiropractic physicians at Performance Sport & Spine, and who has been with the practice for several years. She specializes in nutrition and women’s’ health. Dr. Tom Dickerson, a recent addition to the staff, specializes in chronic and acute pain management and neuro-muscularskeletal injuries. “We’re a melting pot of doctors here,” concluded Busch. For more details on the rugby team, go to http://usarugby.org/womensse vens-ne ws/item/home-crowdcheers-eagles-to-second-place-finishat-atlanta-7s Performance Sport & Spine is located at 840 John Marshall Hwy., Ste. E. For information, call (540) 635-4440

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estry Industries Development (AFID) Fund. Speaking about the announcement in Mount Jackson, Governor McAuliffe said, “Route 11’s expansion and the new jobs being created represent another win for the Shenandoah Valley and the Commonwealth’s agricultural producers and entrepreneurs. My administration is committed to utilizing fully our diverse agricultural industry, one of the Commonwealth’s greatest assets, to help build a New Virginia Economy. By part-

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tor vehicle on a highway while her driver’s license or privilege to drive a motor vehicle has been suspended or revoked. Date of the offenses was on or about January 7, 2015. Christopher Mark Petrullo The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about July 14, 2014, in the County of Warren, Christopher Mark Petrullo, 55, of 14 W. Main St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did un-lawfully and feloniously obtain an advance of money, merchandise or other thing having a value of $200 or more, with fraudulent in-tent, upon a promise to perform construction, removal-al, re-

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St., Mt. Jackson, VA 22842, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Seth Channing Kauffman, did unlawfully and feloniously take by force, threat intimidation or the threat or presentation of a deadly weapon, personal property having a value of $5.00 or more from the person of Pedro Rosario. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously conspire, confederate or combine with another to commit robbery, a felony. Date of the offenses was on or about September 7, 2014. John Edward Embrey The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about January 22, 2015, in the County of Warren, John Edward Embrey, age and address unavailable, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, towit: Heroin. Gregory Mendez Roberts The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Gregory Mendez Roberts, 38, of 127 Beeden Lane, Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Gregory Mendez Roberts, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin, this being a second or subsequent offense, and said prior conviction occurring prior to the date alleged in this indictment. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled sub-stance, to-wit: Heroin, while on public property or any property open to public use within 1,000 ft. of public or private school property. Date of the offenses was on or about October 8, 2014.

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Virginia State Parks to offer special spring break options March 27 - April 12 When spring break comes and you’re looking for something to do, look no further than a Virginia State park. Virginia State Parks will offer special programming in all parks March 27 – April 12. “It has been a long, hard winter,” said State Parks Director Craig Seaver, “and spring break will be the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the many outdoor activities that Virginia State Parks offer.” Staunton River Battlefield State Park in Randolph will have special See BRIEFS, 24

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Briefs BRIEFS, from 23 Easter events March 28. On April 4, Easter programs will be held at Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster, Douthat State Park in Millboro, Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania, Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge, Powhatan State Park in Powhatan County, Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane, and Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Huddleston. A complete listing of spring break options can be found at: http://bit. ly/VSPSpringBreak2015. New this spring are the revamped Trail Quest program and the Civil War Geocaching Adventure. Both programs have been simplified to allow participants to easily log in and track their progress. State parks are open 365 days a year and offer self-guided programs such as geocaching and Nature Adventure backpacks. The packs are loaded with tools and toys that can be used by guests exploring the park. Backpacks are free and are available for check-out on a daily basis. Geocaching GPS rentals include a GPS unit with a GPS activities brochure and instructions for use. Ac-

Randolph-Macon Academy March Open House Randolph-Macon Academy will host a community-wide open house on Sunday, March 22, 2015, at 2 p.m. Students interested in attending the Academy are encouraged to attend with their parents. Attendees will receive a tour of the campus and meet with admissions counselors, teachers, and students. Summer camp, summer school, and enrollment opportunities for the 2015-16 school year will be discussed. RSVP appreciated, walk-ins welcome. For more information, call (540) 636-5484, e-mail admission@rma.edu, or sign up online at www.rma.edu/open-house Randolph-Macon Academy (RMA), founded in 1892, is a college-preparatory, coeducational boarding school for students in grades 6 through 12. Students in grades 9-12 participate in R-MA’s 91st Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). RMA is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is one of seven Falcon Foundation Schools in the U.S. It offers a four-week summer school for grades 9-12 and two-week and four-week summer camps for students entering grades 6-8. The Academy is located in Front Royal, VA.

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tivities include Geocaching, Virtual Geocache, GPS Nature Trail and a new adventure that focuses on the American Civil War. For more information about all the offerings in Virginia State Park, including overnight accommodations, visit www.VirginiaStateParks.gov or call the Customer Service Center at 800-933-7275, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. LFCC Holds Healthcare Professions Job Fair and Continuing Education Event Lord Fairfax Community College is hosting its second annual Focus on Healthcare Professions Job Fair and Continuing Education Event on Thursday, April 9, 2015 in the Corron Community Development Center on the Middletown Campus from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The College will host multiple vendors made up of employers hiring in healthcare fields and schools with continuing education programs. The public is invited to attend this open-house event. Join us to jumpstart your career or to take your foundational training/education to the next level. For more information about the employers and schools represented, visit www.lfcc.edu/HealthCareFair or contact Janet Finley at jfinley@ lfcc.edu. Kraft Foods recalls macaroni & cheese boxed dinners due to

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Front Royal Women’s Resource Center attracted a packed dining room of supporters at its annual spring “Dare to Dream” breakfast at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club on Thursday, March 19. The annual event mark’s the national “Women’s History Month” at which scholarship recipients are announced. It is sponsored by Team Waller Real Estate, Culligan Water, and Front Royal Dental Associates. Winner of the 2015 Elaine Bromfield Memorial Scholarship $1,000 award this year was Amber Santi, a Lord Fairfax Community College magna cum laude graduate who has been accepted into the Pharmacy Doctorate program at Shenandoah University. She will specialize in infectious disease and

emergency medicine. Amber said she was the first in her family to attend university. Almost $6,000 was shared between nine recipients of FRWRC cash awards. Other awards went to: Courtney Bukva ($1,000); Amber Campbell ($950); Liliana Chamorro ($750); Rebecca Cooke ($600); Kathryn Davis ($1,000); Heather Duvall ($1,000); Jessica Ray ($300); Marie Scavetti ($400); and Angelica Vittitow ($500). Kathryn Davis was honored for a second year. Last year, she won the 2014 Elaine Bromfield Memorial Scholarship. Warren County women seeking to improve themselves are nominated for these cash awards each year. Many require money for continuing education, others to help grow businesses from daycare to taxis to horticulture.

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To advertise in Warren & Frederick County Report, Contact: Angie Buterakos at fcrwcr@gmail.com • 540-671-8707 or Alison at alisond@warrencountyreport.com • 540-551-2072 continues to be apparent with eight overdose deaths between January 1 and March 11, 2015. The Addiction Action Committee (AAC), a coalition of law enforcement, health, criminal justice, and social service experts, is calling on the larger community to learn more about the complex problem of opioid and heroin addiction. The AAC is sponsoring two free programs to address this community health issue. The Community Forum on Heroin will be held March 31stat 7 p.m. in Stimpson Auditorium at Shenandoah University. Attendees will hear from a local father about his long struggle with addiction, how he overcame the disease and turned his life around. A panel of speakers will address the scope of heroin addiction in our community and solutions being explored by the AAC. Lastly, Lt. Wally Stotlemyer from the North West VA Regional Drug Task Force will describe what law enforcement

is doing to combat the problem and explain the signs and symptoms of substance abuse and what to watch for. A second community event titled Your Kids Know More Than You Do: Straight Talk for Parents about Teen Drug Use will be held on Tuesday, April 14th at 7 p.m. in the Patsy Cline Auditorium at Handley High School. Will Rushton, M.D. is an emergency physician at UVA Medical Center who specializes in medical and clinical toxicology. Dr. Rushton will share information on current trends of recreational drug abuse and what parents need to be aware of. This presentation is for adults only. The Addiction Action Committee is working to educate the community about the far-reaching impacts of substance abuse and the importance of tacking the problem openly, as a community. The AAC encourages the public to attend both of these

events. For more information on the AAC and Addiction Resources in the Northern Shenandoah Valley visit www.roadtorecovery.info. These events are being sponsored by Casey Family Programs. Sheriff warns citizens of local warrant and court date scams If you receive a call from someone stating they are with the Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office Warrant Department, be aware! Individuals are making calls stating you have missed court, and/or have an active warrant. They are requesting you purchase reloadable bond cards and send to them in order to not be arrested. They are leaving a phone number of (540) 204-7599, which does not belong to the Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office, or Winchester Police Department. This is a fraud. Hang

Diversions Briefs up with the individual(s) and contact the Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office at (540) 662-6162 if you have any questions. The Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office will not contact you and request funds be sent through reloadable money cards. New Old Town Farmers Market is seeking vendors, musicians and volunteers The City of Winchester is seeking vendors, musicians and volunteers for the inaugural season of the Old Town Farmers Market. The market will provide fresh, local food and agriculture products directly to residents from farmers and producers at the Taylor Pavilion in historic downtown Winchester. Hours of operation: Saturdays, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, May 16-October 31. Seeking Vendors, Musicians and

Volunteers: • Vendors – All vendor applications must be sent to Jennifer Bell, Downtown Manager, at the Old Town Welcome Center, 33 East Boscawen Street, Winchester by April 3, 2015. Notifications of acceptance will be sent out in early April 2015. Cost to participate in the market is $20 per week. Parking will be provided for most vendors in the Braddock Street metered lot. NOTE: One vendor spot will be available each week for a nonprofit group on a rotating basis to promote their organization and engage the community. • Musicians – Seeking local musicians to provide acoustical music on the Taylor Pavilion Stage from 11:00 am-1:00 pm on market days. • Volunteers – To assist on market days with set-up, clean-up and market operations under the direction See BRIEFS, 26

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Briefs BRIEFS, from 25 of the Market Manager. Volunteers must be friendly and welcoming to the public, able to answer general questions, and able to assist with moving tables and tents. Contact the Downtown Manager if you are interested in volunteering or learning more about the market (540) 5353660 or otw@winchesterva.gov.

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Community Response Team receives Hero Award

Congratulations to the Community Response Team on receiving the William D. Barton Hero Award Tuesday morning during the Employee Recognition Breakfast. The CRT was recognized for its public service to the community. The team tackles special projects in the City and works to make Winchester a better and safer place to live, work, and visit. Join us in thanking them for their service!

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Shenandoah University program ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s ‘Best Graduate Schools’

Winchester, VA – U.S. News & World Report has released its list of Best Graduate Schools for 2016, and Shenandoah University’s Physician Assistant Studies Program is again ranked among the best in the nation in the health disciplines category, rising from 22nd to 16th out of 141 ranked programs. Rankings for this program were last updated in 2011. “Being ranked in the top 20 is quite an honor,” said Timothy Ford, Ph.D., dean of the School of Health Professions. “To be recognized in this way, especially by peers in the PA field, is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the faculty, staff and students of our PA program.” Shenandoah’s Physician Assistant Studies Program is an accredited, eight-semester, 30-month graduatelevel program leading to a Master of Science in physician assistant studies. The Shenandoah PA program

is housed in the university’s Health Professions Building, on the campus of Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia. Multi-modal learning that quickly develops clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills, small class sizes and facultystudent mentoring are hallmarks of the program. Of those schools ranked in the top 20, Shenandoah’s PA program is the youngest one, first accredited in 2001. The program celebrated the 10th anniversary of its first graduating class at the American Academy of Physician Assistants’ 41st Annual Physician Assistant Conference in Washington, D.C. in 2013. The most recent class of graduates in December 2014 was the program’s largest at 40 graduates, bringing the total number of Shenandoah PA alumni to 347. The 2016 Best Graduate Schools rankings include detailed statistical information on more than 1,800

programs nationwide. According to U.S. News, the organization ranks professional school programs in business, education, engineering, law and medicine each year. This year, new peer assessment surveys were conducted and new rankings published in five areas in health last updated in 2011: health care management, physician assistant, public health, rehabilitation counseling and veterinary medicine. The 2016 rankings also introduce the first expanded ranking of master’s programs in nursing. Three additional Shenandoah University graduate programs are ranked in the top 100 — pharmacy, #71; physical therapy, #85; and occupational therapy, #100. Updates for these rankings are scheduled to be released in 2016. For information about Best Colleges, visit usnews.com/grad. – From a release

Traffic stop at I-66/Rt. 522 intersection nets heroin bust A Delaware-Maryland local drug connection – or just bad driving luck?

Cheryl Gravenor On March 12, 2015 at approximately 10:57 p.m. Warren County Sheriff ’s Office Patrol Sergeant J.A. Seal and Deputy J. Lombard conducted a traffic stop on a gray Lexus displaying Delaware registration, at the Route 522 entrance ramp to I-66 West. As the deputies were approaching the vehicle, they noticed a male and

Jake Carpenter a female rear passenger. The female rear passenger attempted to conceal several hypodermic needles in the rear seat. She was identified as Cheryl L. Gravenor, 44, of Selbyville, DE. The male passenger was identified as Jake L. Carpenter, 32, of Laurel, DE. As Gravenor and Carpenter were being detained several bags of heroin

were located on the rear floor board. The remaining occupants of the vehicle were also detained. The driver was identified as Kevin L. Gravenor, 27, of Cambridge, MD. The front passenger was not charged with any crime. During the subsequent search of the vehicle, deputies located paraphernalia consistent with the usage

Kevin Gravenor of heroin and 71 bindles of suspected heroin. Cheryl Gravenor was arrested for possession of heroin and possession of controlled paraphernalia. Jake Carpenter was arrested for possession of heroin with the intent to sell, possession of controlled paraphernalia and transporting into the Commonwealth with the intent to sell or

distribute a schedule 1 or 2 narcotic. Kevin Gravenor was arrested on a fugitive from justice warrant for a probation violation from Delaware. All three subjects are being held without bond at RSW Regional Jail. Anyone with further information regarding this incident is asked to call the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office at (540) 635-4128.

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VA eliminates net worth as health care eligibility factor

Elimination of Net Worth Makes More Veterans Eligible for Health Care Washington – The Department of Veterans Affairs is updating the way it determines eligibility for VA health care, a change that will result in more Veterans having access to the health care benefits they’ve earned and deserve. Effective 2015, VA eliminated the use of net worth as a determining factor for both health care programs and copayment responsibilities. This change makes VA health care benefits more accessible to lower-income Veterans and brings VA policies in line with Secretary Robert A. McDonald’s MyVA initiative which reorients VA around Veterans’ needs. “Everything that we do and every decision we make has to be focused

on the Veterans we serve,” said VA Secretary Robert A. McDonald. “We are working every day to earn their trust. Changing the way we determine eligibility to make the process easier for Veterans is part of our promise to our Veterans.” Instead of combining the sum of Veterans’ income with their assets to determine eligibility for medical care and copayment obligations, VA will now only consider a Veteran’s gross household income and deductible expenses from the previous year. Elimination of the consideration of net worth for VA health care enrollment means that certain lower-income, non-serviceconnected Veterans will have less out-of- pocket costs. Over a 5-year period, it is estimated that 190,000 Veterans will become eligible for reduced costs of their health care services.

In March 2014, VA eliminated the annual requirement for updated financial information. VA now uses information from the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration to automatically match individual Veterans’ income information which reduces the burden on Veterans to keep their healthcare eligibility up to date. That change better aligned VA’s health care financial assessment program with other federal health care organizations. Veterans may submit updated income information at www.1010ez. med.va.gov/, or by visiting their nearby VA health care facility. For more information, visit www. va.gov/healthbenefits or call VA toll-free at 1-877-222-VETS (8387). – From a release

tact the City’s Public Information Officer at (540) 667-1815, ext. 1670. From the Chief of Police Philip Breeden If any folks in the community receive phone calls from anyone stating that you have won the lottery or have won other monies, and all you have to do is pay the tax, hang up immediately and do not give them any information. There is a scam going on in this area and we want the citizens to be advised. Couponing Class for beginners Couponing for beginners is a course to teach valuable ways to use coupons and decrease everyday costs of groceries, health and beauty, and cleaning products. You will also learn how to stock pile these items. This class will cover store policies, store rewards, reward programs, where to find coupons, how to compile a coupon binder, how to sort coupons, and how to receive freebies. This course is being held on Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 9:00am

-12:00pm at the Warren County Community Center. Cost is $25.00 per participant (cash only, non-refundable). Pre-registration is required, as space will be limited to 50 participants. For more information please contact Rhonda Williams at (540) 6716275; pre- registration is only being accepted at the Warren County Community Center at (540) 6351021, Monday through Saturday, 8am -10pm and Sunday, 1pm -9pm. Belle Grove Plantation Opens for 2015 Season and Celebrates Middletown On Saturday, March 21 Belle Grove Plantation will open for its 2015 season. The site will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Belle Grove has also chosen this day to show its appreciation for its Middletown neighbors and Belle Grove members. All Middletown residents with ID and Belle Grove and National Trust for Historic Preservation members with membership card will receive free admission and 10% off in the Museum See BRIEFS, 28

Warren County Parks & Rec Youth Basketball Champions

7-8 year old girls, Boston Celtics , coached by Jim Kenney

11-14 year old girls, Orlando Magic, coached by Marco Morales

12-14 year old boys, Houston Rockets, coached by Trevor Brown

9-11 year old boys, Portland Trailblazers, coached by Kamesha Haley

9-10 year old girls, Minnesota Timberwolves, coached by Chuckie Sperry

7-8 year old boys, Indiana Pacers, coached by Cory Michael

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Briefs BRIEFS, from 27 Shop. Visitors who purchase a Belle Grove membership will receive $5 off and may immediately use their benefits, including free admission and a 10% discount in the Museum Shop. For other guests, Opening Day will have a reduced admission of $10 per adult or senior and $5 per child or student under 16. Belle Grove Plantation is located off Route 11 at 336 Belle Grove Road in Middletown. Belle Grove’s Opening Day will also celebrate Middletown history. Belle Grove will host a book signing of the recently released pictorial history of Middletown by Mayor Charles Harbaugh IV and Jeff Pennington. The book is part of the “Images of America” series published by Arcadia Publishing. The book will be for sale in the Belle Grove Museum Shop. More information may be found at http://www.arcadiapublishing.com/9781467122429/Middletown. In addition, the Hoffman House, a privately owned, historic property in Middletown will be open to the public free of charge from 3 - 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 21. The house was built around 1797 and is one of the town’s oldest and most well-preserved homes. It is located at 7827 Main Street, Middletown and has original furnishings and artifacts from the Hoffman family that date to the late 18th century through the 20th century. The Hoffman family will also put a small exhibit of Civil War heirlooms on display at Belle Grove for Opening Day. Belle Grove has encouraged Middletown businesses to offer specials on Saturday, March 21. Timeless Wines at 8043 Main Street will be open from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and will offer wine tastings and a 10% dis-

count to Middletown residents. The Wayside Inn will be open from 12 – 9 p.m. for lunch and dinner. Nana’s Irish Pub (formerly the Irish Isle) regularly has Saturday specials for lunch and dinner and will be open

from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Belle Grove Plantation’s 2015 season will be from March 21 to November 1 and the 1797 Manor House and grounds will be open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 4

p.m. and Sundays 1 - 5 p.m. (closed major holidays). From November 7 - 29, 2015, Belle Grove will be open Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 - 5 p.m. Belle Grove’s annual Christmas tours are scheduled for

December 4 - 30. Additional information including a list of 2015 special events may be found at www.bellegrove.org. See BRIEFS, 29

Bentonville fire destroys home

That is what I call “fully engulfed” – what firefighters found at Pilgrim’s Way home in Bentonville Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue Services responded to a dwelling fire on Monday evening, March 16, at 1255 Pilgrims Way in Bentonville section of southern Warren County. Fire units arrived to find a large, single family dwelling fully involved. The fire also spread to two nearby vehicles and spread into adjoining woods. All occupants were able to escape the fire. The fire was called in at 6:43 PM reporting fire on the side porch and that all persons had escaped the fire, as well as domestic animals. The home was owned and occupied by

Christie Brown, a friend and two teenage children. Ms. Brown was treated by fire and rescue staff for smoke inhalation but refused medical transport. When fire units arrived from Station 3, the home was fully involved. Fire department actions were initiated to protect exposures, including an outside propane tank that had vented from the fire and heat. Winds created by the intense fire, blew embers and spread the fire to two nearby autos, a pick up truck and an SUV, as well as hay bales and a couple acres of woodland. Warren

County fire units were assisted by units from Va. Department of Forestry. Three firefighters were transported to Warren Memorial Hospital; two for burns to face and hands and one for a twisted knee. All were treated by hospital staff and released. The home was destroyed at an estimated loss of $500,000 to $600,000. The fire and its cause is being investigated by the Warren County Fire Marshal’s office. At the March 17, Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting, County Administra-

tor Doug Stanley noted that house’s owner was a county employee and wished her and her family well in recovering from this event. • 1st Alarm - 6:44 PM, Engine Co’s. 3-2-1; Tankers 4-9; Chief 100 • On scene - 6:52 PM Tanker 3, Chief 100 • Special Call - 7:10 PM Rescue Engine 10, Rescue Engine 8 for manpower • Special Call - 7:15 PM Brush 6, Brush 4, Forest Warden and Dozer • Under control/contained - 7:43 PM • Cleared - Midnight

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contact Margie Youngs at brcthinc@ hotmail.com or at (540) 533-2777 to register or for more information. Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Seeking Volunteers for “Park Day” Projects The National Park Service and the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation are seeking volunteers to complete work projects being planned for “Park Day” on Saturday, March 28th. This annual hands-on preservation event, created and sponsored by the Civil War Trust, brings history enthusiasts nationwide together in an effort to help keep our heritage not

only preserved, but pristine. Started in 1996, battlefields and historic sites across the country take part in Park Day, in order to complete maintenance projects large and small. At Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park, both the National Park Service and the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation (CCBF) are organizing different maintenance projects on their properties. These projects will both preserve historic resources and properly prepare them for the upcoming visitor season. The National Park Service will have volunteers perform a variety of tasks associated with the newly opened trail to the 8th Vermont Monument. Work will include trail improve-

Briefs ment, trash removal and fence work. Volunteers are being asked to bring work gloves, a shovel or rake and to wear sturdy work boots. Water and safety equipment will be provided by the park. The work project will last from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. For plan-

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Briefs BRIEFS, from 29 Volunteers will gather at the Visitor Contact Station (7712 Main Street, Middletown, VA) at 8:00 am on Saturday, March 28th and then carpool to the project site. Following the work project, the National Park Service will offer a ranger program on the role of the 8th Vermont Regiment at Cedar Creek.

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The Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation’s Park Day projects include trail maintenance along the 19th Corps trenches, fence repairs, maintenance and trash pickup around the Heater House property and other items as needed. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves, good working shoes, and although some tools will be available, bringing a shovel and other hand tools will be appreciated.

The CCBF project will last from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and volunteers will gather at the CCBF Headquarters at 8437 Valley Pike, one mile south of Middletown. Please call (540) 8692064 for more information, or email: info@ccbf.us. Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park and its partners are currently in the process of planning new trails in the park, along

What Can I Do with My Empty Pesticide Containers?

Summer is right around the corner. Summer is a time when a multitude of people (including farmers, gardeners, landscapers, and others) get very active in growing crops and vegetables, managing lawns, and related activities. Often people use pesticides to manage pests (insects, diseases, and weeds). An important step in the process of properly managing the use of pesticides is proper container disposal. Proper disposal of plastic pesticide containers includes the following steps: First, use all of the product in the container for its intended use. Second, rinse the container (fill the container about ¼ with water, cap the container, and shake for about 15 seconds, and pour the rinstate into the spray tank. Do this three times.). Third, puncture the container so it cannot be used for any other purpose. Finally, place in the trash so

it can go to the landfill. Pesticide containers (whether plastic, paper, or cardboard) should not be placed in recycle bins. Some communities operate pesticide container recycling programs for plastic jugs that are supported by the Virginia Department of Agriculture Office of Pesticide Services. These containers are collected at a centralized location. One time a year all of the collected containers are removed to be recycled into other products. In order to be recycled, pesticide containers must be managed separately from other types of plastic. For more information on pesticide container recycling and to determine if there is a pesticide container recycling program in your community, contact your local Extension office or your local landfill. Virginia Cooperative Extension

programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Robert A. Clark, Senior Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources, at the Shenandoah County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension at (540) 459-6140/TDD* during business hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

Shenandoah University Psychology Club and Concern Hotline Partner to present first-ever Out of the Darkness Campus Walk

Winchester, VA – According to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP), suicide is estimated to be the second leading cause of death among college students. The AFSP notes that approximately 15 percent of students suffer from depression and other mental disorders that put them at risk for suicide. Each year, 10 percent of students report that they have seriously considered suicide. These are alarming statistics regarding an issue that affects not only college students, but the local community as a whole. For these reasons, the Shenandoah University Psychology Club and Concern Hotline will co-host their first-ever Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the track behind the Brandt Student Center on the campus of Shenandoah Univer-

sity in Winchester, Virginia. While this is billed as a campus walk, this is a local community event, and all are welcome. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Show your solidarity in supporting survivors and those struggling with suicidal feelings as public awareness of the signs of suicide is increased. For more information on how to register or to donate, visit afsp.org/walk, click “Get involved” under “Out of the Darkness Campus Walks,” click “Find an event” under “Register today” and search for Shenandoah University’s March 21 event. Individuals can walk and participate for free, but they are encouraged to raise money or donate money. Anyone who raises at least $100 receives a T-shirt. Online registration closes at noon on Friday, March 20. However, anyone who would like to participate can register in person at the

walk from the time check-in begins until the walk starts. Walk donations are accepted until Tuesday, June 30. Out of the Darkness Campus Walks engage youth in AFSP’s mission and programs with 3- to 5-mile walks each spring at colleges and high schools across the country. Thousands of people across the country will band together at the same time, as other walks scheduled for March 21include Arizona State University, Florida International University, Hiram College, Coastal Carolina University, Flagler Schools and Virginia Tech. These events help raise money for the AFSP, which funds research, creates educational programs, advocates for public policy, and supports survivors of suicide loss. Headquartered in New York, AFSP has 75 local chapters with programs and events nationwide.

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tinsburg High School from 20042005. From 2005-2013, Reaves coached a variety of teams with the Eastern Panhandle Volleyball Club, the Northern Virginia Volleyball Association, and Potomac Elite. Reaves also worked as a part-time assistant girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; volleyball coach at Shepherd University from August 2008 until June 2012. In addition to coaching, Reaves was responsible for recruiting volleyball players for Shepherd. He also has experience working as an assistant high school football and track coach. Reaves says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very excited to build upon the successful volleyball program Coach Couturiaux built at James Wood over the past seven years. I completed my student teaching at James Wood in 2007 and am looking forward to returning and working with the students, their parents and the school administration to bring a state title to James Wood.â&#x20AC;? James Wood High School Principal Joe Salyer says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The James Wood volleyball program will be in excellent hands with Coach Reaves. He has a great deal of experience working with high school age student-athletes and knows what it takes to compete at both the high school and college levels. His experience and knowledge of volleyball programs throughout the region will prove to be a great asset as he works to further develop the program here at James Wood.â&#x20AC;?

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“I am skeptical that these VDOT standards represent the future of subdivisions. Their standards will change and we will be stuck with big roads and sprawling subdivisions.” – Councilman John Connolly

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Town’s building future moves toward April 13 showdown Divided council considers developers Subdivision Ordinance criticisms By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report Local developers upset about proposed changes to Front Royal’s Subdivision Ordinance that would create a higher-cost domino effect on future residential building in this community were interested spectators, and eventually participants, at a March 16 Front Royal Town Council work session. The work session discussion was a follow-up to criticism heard from developers at the February 23 Public Hearing on the proposed changes. After tabling a vote to consider the points made against some of the suggested changes, particularly regarding internal street width requirements, council is now scheduled to vote on the new Subdivision Ordinance proposal on April 13. That is the same date council is also scheduled to vote on creation of an independent town building inspections department. That vote originally scheduled for March 23, was pushed back one meeting to allow the entire council to participate in that crucial vote. First-term Councilman John Connolly has a scheduling conflict that will not allow him to attend the March 23 meeting. On March 16, what the developers, including members of the Front Royal Limited Partnership team, Chris Ramsey, Warren County Builders Association Chairman George Cline and former Chairman Larry Andrews, heard was a council divided, particularly on that key aspect of street widths. Council’s two newest members, first-year Councilmen John Connolly and Bébhinn Egger expressed some skepticism at the proposed, wider subdivision road standards.

“The problem is no one walks anywhere anymore,” Egger said, reiterating her February 23 call for smaller streets and more pedestrian-friendly subdivision standards in the future. “No offense to Mr. Ramsey, but Happy Ridge is the way not to build subdivisions in the future,” Egger commented of Ramsey’s Happy Ridge Subdivision off Happy Creek Road and its sprawling layout characterized by wide streets. “Well, that subdivision was built to our standards,” Mayor Tim Darr pointed out, drawing some laughter from the developers present – other than Ramsey, who remained stifflipped at the discussion’s turn. The current proposal includes a recommendation of 36-foot streets for all traffic up to 2,000 average vehicle trips per day. The town currently requires 32-foot streets for traffic up to 500 trips per day and a 40-foot width for all roads carrying between 500 to 3,000 trips per day. VDOT requires 29-feet for roads accommodating up to 2,000 trips per day and 36 feet for roads carrying between 2,001 and 4,000 per day. “My question is why reinvent the wheel? Why not just cut and paste the VDOT standards in?” Egger asked her colleagues. A planning staff notation in the agenda summary of this topic included the observation, “Reinstatement of the 32-foot street width, as recommended by the Planning Commission for low traffic streets, is an option to consider.” “I prefer the lower numbers,” Connolly agreed with Egger’s assessment. “Why go larger when we have people who express a desire to build smaller. I am skeptical that these VDOT standards represent the future of subdivisions. Their standards will change

and we will be stuck with big roads and sprawling subdivisions.” Gene Tewalt, a major supporter of the wider street and sidewalk requirements, argued that reducing some standards could threaten future funding for Virginia Department of Transportation help in maintenance of town roads. Tewalt, who pointed out he had worked as a VDOT surveyor for 13 years (albeit in the somewhat distant past), said were the town to lose that state funding for maintenance assistance, “We would be up the creek without a paddle.” “Do we know of any community that has lost VDOT funding because of this?” Connolly asked. While specifics in response to that question weren’t available, Tewalt replied that VDOT and town standards were often based on differing criteria, including the absence of curb, gutter and sidewalks from state standards. He added that in a changing social environment internal subdivision traffic would likely be higher than in the past. The former mayor, public works director and VDOT surveyor observed, “No one has one car anymore. In households with 4 or 5 kids they’re going to have 4 or 5 cars. As the discussion turned to the subject of two-side parking and two-way traffic on subdivision roads, as well as accommodating wider vehicles like school buses and fire trucks, Egger said, “I want to build subdivision that look like downtown Front Royal.” Of that notion, she added of one prevalent characteristic of in-town development, “If you have alleys and garages you don’t need two-side parking.” When Town Manager Burke replied such building would require specialexception permitting, Egger replied, “That’s my point – don’t cause that

[special exception application].” In response to a question from Bret Hrbek, Burke said the minimum VDOT standard on street widths was 29-feet, but that was without curb and gutter. “Why don’t we say we’ll allow 29feet in subdivisions but we won’t accept the roads into our system?” Hrbek suggested. Burke replied that removal of subdivision roads from the town’s street system would require subdivision homeowners associations be created to maintain those excluded roads inside the town limits. That observation led to some discussion of the pros and cons and public reaction to forcing the creation of HOAs inside the town (well, why not, county residents seem to be having a lot of fun with them …) The one member of the public to speak at the work session, Shenandoah River Estates resident Eva Chal-

lis called HOAs “not the way to go” due to a problem maintaining resident participation that many existing HOAs experience. Challis, whose neighborhood will border FRLP’s potential 818-unit development on 604 acres recently boundary adjusted into town to accommodate future town growth, suggested keeping the maximum suggested road standards. FRLP’s David Vazzana and Joe Duggan reiterated points made on February 23. And Duggan suggested removing the special exception requirement and simply lowering the required standards. – “We need a standard, what bar we need to pass to get serious consideration of approval. With the special exception process there are no guarantees,” Duggan observed. And with Mayor Darr’s observation that, that was a fair request, the nearly 45-minute discussion closed. – rogerb@warrencountyreport.com

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can hide under the leaves and those nasty hawks can’t see me so well. I also really like pine seed muffins, especially on Christmas morning. Another interesting thing is that evergreens do still drop their leaves- just not usually in the fall. Some will hold onto them for two, three, or even five years. And it is a good way for humans to identify different varieties of pines. I also get a lot of questions from you people in August when the white pines turn yellow and start dropping their needles. In general, if you see the leaves or needles inside the tree turning yellow, there is probably nothing wrong. If foliage of an evergreen is dying at the tips of the branches, now that is sign of a prob-

lem, and should be checked out by an expert. In the fall, many trees in our area have a time of rest. So they take all the sugars they produced during the summer, and take them down to the roots to store for the winter. And they stop sending much water to the stems and leaves, which makes the leaves drop off the plant. Rather smart since it’s hard for a tree to get much water through frozen soil. Then, without their leaves the tree hangs out all winter until spring when it sends nutrients and water back up the trunk, grows new leaves and stems, and goes back into sugar production.

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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Front Diversions Royal Council moves to allow revenue hike from reassessments Quarter of a penny hike keeps real estate rate at 13 cents per $100 By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report On March 9 a split Front Royal Town Council approved the first reading of tax rates essentially flat other than a quarter of a penny adjustment that allows the town to realize a $20,000 increase in Real Estate tax revenue due to a slight rise in property values in the recent countywide real estate reassessment. Had a council majority declined accepting the additional revenue, the existing 13-cent real estate tax rate would have had to be adjusted down a quarter of a penny to keep real estate tax revenue flat. But even that minimal increase was too much for Councilmen Daryl Funk and Bébhinn Egger, who voted against the adjustment allowing the town to keep the additional $20,000 of revenue the 13-cent per $100 of real estate value will now produce. “We didn’t run a deficit this year; I don’t see a need to raise taxes. I ran on a platform promising not to raise taxes and while there might be some scenarios out

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Clarke County Crime of the Week - March 9, 2015 Over the weekend of February 14, 2015, unknown individual(s) entered the Boyd’s Nest Restaurant located at 34 West Main Street in Berryville by forcing open a side door. Once inside, the individual(s) removed the entire cash register from the counter as well as an envelope that contained an undisclosed amount of cash. The cash register that was stolen was a gray and black Sharpe Model XE-A206. Anyone with information about this crime is requested to contact the Berryville Police Department at (540) 955-3863 or they may leave an anonymous tip through the Winchester-Frederick-Clarke Crime Solvers tip line at (540) 665-TIPS. Agency Case Number: 2015-001797 Investigating Officer: Investigator Greg Frenzel

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Charter School Amendment Classifieds passes this session By Michael Melkonian Capital News Service RICHMOND – A proposed constitutional amendment empowering the Virginia Board of Education to create charter schools has cleared this year’s final hurdle – approval from the House of Delegates. Now the resolution and its sponsor, Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Rockingham, must wait out another election season before the measure can return to the General Assembly floor for the next step. On Tuesday, the House voted 58-42 in favor of Obenshain’s resolution, SJ 256. It had already passed the Senate 21-17 on Feb. 4. If the resolution passes both chambers next year as well, it will go on the ballot in November 2016 for a popular vote. Unlike bills passed by the General Assembly, proposed constitutional amendments cannot be signed or vetoed by the governor. Charter schools are public schools that have been granted autonomy to operate outside local school district policies. Obenshain said charter schools provide flexibility and specialized instruction for students who would otherwise be left behind in poor-quality schools.

“New York City has 197 public charter schools while Virginia only has seven statewide,” Obenshain said. “If we’re serious about providing families with meaningful educational choices, then that has to change.” Under existing law in Virginia, a charter school can be authorized only by a public school division. The proposed constitutional amendment would give the Virginia Board of Education “authority to establish charter schools within the school divisions of the Commonwealth.” The amendment’s opponents say charter schools divert money from already ailing public school districts. They also liken getting into a charter school to playing the lottery, because only a lucky few students will be admitted. According to the most recent estimates, the United States has about 6,000 charter schools enrolling more than 2 million students. Fourteen states and the District of Columbia have enacted methods similar to SJ 256 for creating charter schools. These states account for 80 percent of charter schools in the U.S. A companion bill, HJ 577, introduced by Del. Rob Bell, R-Charlottesville, has also passed the House of Delegates. However, on Monday, it failed in the Senate on a 2020 vote. The amendment needed 21 affirmative votes for passage. How They Voted Here is how the House voted Tuesday on SJ 256 (“Constitutional amendment (first resolution); charter schools”).

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Floor: 02/23/15 Senate: Rejected by Senate (20-Y 20-N) YEAS – Black, Carrico, Chafin, Cosgrove, Garrett, Hanger, Martin, McDougle, McWaters, Newman, Norment, Obenshain, Reeves, Ruff, Smith, Stanley, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner – 20. NAYS – Alexander, Barker, Colgan, Dance, Deeds, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Howell, Lewis, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, McEachin, Miller, Petersen, Puller, Saslaw, Watkins, Wexton – 20.

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Robert “Bob” Stephen Hartman, 84, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Sunday, March 15, 2015, in Blue Ridge Hospice Residential Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to North Mountain Fire and Rescue, 186 Rosenberger Lane, Winchester, Virginia 22602 or Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, Virginia, 22601. Barbara A. Fogle, 55, of Winchester, VA, died Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Winchester Medical Center. Memorial contributions may be made to Omps Funeral Home, 1600 Amherst Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601 to assist with funeral expenses. Zenith Poland Sirbaugh departed on her heavenly journey March 12, 2015 after 91 years of life. Contributions may be made in Zenith’s memory to Blue Ridge Hospice or to Old Bethel UMC, c/o John Clancey,Treasurer, 1576 Old Bethel Church Road, Winchester, VA 22603. William L. “Lindy” Clevenger, 86, of Winchester, Virginia “made Page 2 of the Winchester Star” Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at his home. Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601. Donald Anderson Messick, 94, of Winchester, Virginia, died Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at a local nursing facility. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Donald to the charity of the donor’s choice. Kevin Lee Shanholtz, 36, of Winchester, Virginia died Monday, March 9, 2015 at his home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Omps Funeral Home, 1600 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA 22601 Lily May Manuel Fletcher, age 88, of Frederick County, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, March 6, 2015, at Golden Living Center- Rose Hill, Berryville, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601. Woodrow Johnson Coulson, 90, of Double Oak, TX, formerly of Winchester, was called home to his Lord and Savior, March 8, 2015 in Flower Mound, TX. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Woodrow’s name may be made to Macedonia United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 1941 Macedonia Church Road, White Post,VA 22663. Steven Eugene Affleck, 50, of Berryville, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Winchester Medical Center. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Frederick County Parks and Recreation Department, c/o The Play Fund, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA 22601.

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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. Thursday, March 26 4pm - 5pm Anti-Litter Council Mtg. Warren County Government Center. 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. 2 progressive games, raffles, queen of hearts, progressive tab game, door prizes. Saturday night has 2 jackpots at $400 each. Benefits the North Fork Shenandoah River Restoration Foundation. Payouts based on attendance. Must be 12 to play. More information call (540) 636-7152. Friday, March 27 7pm - 10pm Front Porch Style Pickin’ Party. Warren County Senior Center, 1217 Commonwealth Ave. All levels of talent are welcome. Acoustic instruments only. Saturday, March 28 8am - 2pm Rubbermaid Product Sale. Belk Parking lot, Apple Blossom Mall, Winchester. This month’s sale benefits Top of VA Red Cross. 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 addition 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. 9am - 12pm Easter Egg Hunt. Christianson Familyland, Jim Barnett Park, Winchester. Bring an empty basket and search for eggs in Jim Barnett Park. Children will be separated into three age groups (under 3, 3-5 and 6-8). FREE and sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Winchester, Blue Ridge See CALENDAR, 38

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concert will also feature the winners of the 2015 Student Soloist Competition. Sunday, March 29 2pm – 4pm. Warren County and Front Royal Memorial Planning. Front Royal Administration Building. 102 E. Main Street, Front Royal. Please join us in the process of planning and creating a memorial for Warren County and Front Royal. For more information on this meeting please contact Darryl Merchant at heritage@measure-map.com or contact Bill Henry of the Blue Ridge Heritage Project at (434) 985-7905 or onarock01@yahoo.com. There will be a short presentation and refreshments will be available afterwards. The Blue Ridge Heritage Project is a grassroots effort to honor the sacrifices made by the people of the Blue Ridge Mountains when Shenandoah National Park was established. Monday, March 30 7pm - 8pm Council Work Session. Town Administration Building, 102 E. Main St. Tonight the Town Council will have a Work Session in the Town Administration Building located at 102 E. Main St. For an agenda please look under the “e-services” tab of this website. 8:30pm - 9:30pm Books and Blocks. Bowman Library, Tasker Road, Stephens City. Books and Blocks is a STEM* inspired after-school program that encourages reading and imagination, coupled with fine motor skills through the use of Lego™ building blocks. Each week leaders will introduce a new topic based on library book displays and challenge youth to build something new. Contact Donna Hughes at (540) 869-9000 x215 or email dhughes@handleyregional. org for more information. March

30: Cloud Busting Towers *Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Tuesday, March 31 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. Wednesday, April 1 8:30am - 9:30am Small Business Committee. Chamber Office. 12:30pm - 1pm Warren County Business On The River 95.3 Thursday, April 2 9am - 10am Tourism Committee. Chamber Office. 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. 2 progressive games, raffles, queen of hearts, progressive tab game, door prizes. Saturday night has 2 jackpots at $400 each. Benefits the North Fork

Shenandoah River Restoration Foundation. Payouts based on attendance. Must be 12 to play. More information call (540) 636-7152. 7pm – 9pm Coach Workshop. Warren County Community Center. The Warren County Parks and Rec Dept is offering this interactive workshop, which begins by defining the Double-Goal Coach™ as one who strives to win and works to prepare his/her team to play at its highest level, and, at the same time, teaches life lessons (teamwork, dedication, bouncing back from mistakes, etc.) to his/her players. Every participant will receive a copy of the new Power of Double-Goal Coaching book from PCA Executive Director, Jim Thomp-

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