Late August 2015 Warren and Frederick County Report

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Stephens City police shut down Bartonsville Well Cease and Desist signage posted at the site is clear and to the point

By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report

The battle between the Town of Stephens City and the Frederick County Sanitation Authority (FCSA) has resulted in a Stephens City police shut down operation of a FCSA production well on August 7.

A notice was posted on the fence of violation, notice of trespass and an order to cease and desist. A copy was sent to the sanitation authority warning that anyone reengaging, faces prosecution for a class one misdemeanor and/or a class four felony.

On August 17, Jason Nauman, Stephens City town councilman and water and sewer committee chairman, wrote to the Warren/Frederick County Report.

He said, “The FCSA is taking water - from both the Town quarries and the illegal well - without legal authority or payment. The FCSA’s manner of conducting business as a public utility continues to be worthy of heightened scrutiny by all its ratepayers. The FCSA has asserted a continuing right to take the Town’s water without compensation, based on an expired agreement, and they have ignored the Town’s orders to shut down the illegal well. The action taken by the Town on Friday, August 7, (the Town shut down water flow from the “Bartonsville� Well) is a continuation of the steps we are taking to protect our water supply which is the property of our citizens.�

According to a news release, the sanitation au-thority had been illegally drawing an average of more than 360,000 gallons of water per day from the Bartonsville Well. Although the well lies just outside town limits, it is still within the Town’s Public Water Supply Protection District.

On August 17, 10 days after the shutdown, Nauman commented on the FCSA’s actions since then. “Regarding the FCSA’s illegal production well: With regard to the il-

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legal production well - - being operated by the FCSA, It has come to our attention, upon routine inspection

by Town Public Works and Zoning staff last week, that the FCSA has re-engaged the flow of water and is once again operating the illegal well in violation of a Cease and Desist Order, Notice of Trespass, and Notice of Zoning Violation. All easements granted to the FCSA have been terminated by the Town due to their continued abuse and disregard of the easement conditions. The Town is consulting with law enforcement and legal counsel to address the FCSA’s

irresponsible and deliberate lawlessness,� he said.

As of press time on August 20, in an email, Uwe E. Weindel, PE, Engineer-Director of the Frederick County Sanitation Authority responded, “Unfortunately, today is a very busy day spent in meetings and conferences. I did want to take a moment and let you know that at this time, the Authority will not be making any statements in response to commentary presented by the Town of Stephens City. At an appropriate time in the near future, the Authority may provide comments. I will let you

know when.�

A short history of negotiations and communications between the two is in order.

In January, 2015, sanitation authority Director Uwe Weindel sent a letter to the town inadvertently referring to a 360,000-gallon-per day excess.

In February, Councilman Jason Nauman wrote a letter written to the sanitation authority leaders demanding that the well be decommissioned.

The authority’s engineer and director Uwe Weindel, said in the letter

to Assistant Town Manager Michael Majher that Stephens City owes $16,859 in water service charges and $266,768 in wastewater service charges, penalties included. He also wrote that if full payment of the charges was not received by July 30, the authority would have to take all other actions available to them in order to collect the unpaid bills, but indicated that the authority was not looking to terminate service to the town.

According the news release later this year, on August 7, “A two-year extension had expired, and the FCSA

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This led the Town to hire the civil en-gineering firm of Peed & Boortz, L.L.C. to investigate the FCSA’s billing practices, which led to the discovery of the illegal well. The July 31 town position paper contained information that overcharges made during the two-year extension period amounted to around $150,000, according to a report from Martin Jansons of civil engineering firm Peed & Bortz, LLC. “Under the expired contract, the Town agreed to supply FCSA with up to three million gallons a day and allow FCSA operations on its property, in exchange for discounts on various services. The “Bartonsville” Well taps the same aquifer as the quarry in order to evade the three million gallon limit, according to FCSA documents.

The Town submitted a FOIA request to the FCSA on May 15 concerning the well. The response from the FCSA, dated May 26, 2015 said “No Information Found” for five of the eleven items.

“FCSA claims that they don’t know who drilled the ‘Bartonsville’ Well,” said Majher. “They can produce no contract, no RFP, no advertising, no public notice, no budget documents, or a number of other items that you

would expect them have about a well that was drilled after the Public Water Supply Protection District was put in place in 2000. The well, the brick building that houses it, and the fencing around the property are all quite recent.”

A news release from the town issued on July 30, contained a letter written by Nauman responding to another July 22 letter from the sanitation authority.

In Nauman’s letter, he said that Stephens City had billed the authority for an outstanding amount of at least $275,010 for drawing water from Stephens City quarries. The July 30 news release also states that the authority owes the town for overcharges and illegal water withdrawal charges.

Weindel’s letter states that both parties signed a 1991 wastewater agreement as well as a 1992 water contract.

In the news release from Jason Nauman on Friday, July 31, he noted that those 20-year agreements expired in 2012 and the town voluntarily extended the agreement into 2014 in order to negotiate a new service, and when the extension expired, the town notified the authority that it would need to pay the town to draw water that belongs to the town and its residents.

Town Manager Mike Majher issued a statement on August 7 giving reasons for the shutdown.

“Town law enforcement officials stopped the flow of water from an

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Signs on the fence surrounding “Barton’s Well in Stephens City were placed there by the town’s police to enforce “cease and desist” order from the Town of Stephens City to the Frederick County Sanitation Authority. The order prohibited the pumping of any water from the “Bartonsville” Well, allowing the flow of any water into the Town quarries or transporting of any water through lines.

FCSA production well drawing over 360,000 gallons a day from Stephens City’s Public Water Supply Protection District, on orders of Town Manager Mike Majher. The action came after the FCSA refused to address the zoning and contractual issues raised by the Town Council, as well as the FCSA’s deficient response to a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request made by the Town,” he said.

“The FCSA has made it clear that the purpose of this well was to evade the contractual limit on the withdrawal of water from the Town quar-

ries. The well is located just outside of the Town’s limits but well within the Town’s Public Water Supply Protection District, and the water line was run over Town property next to another pipeline in violation of that line’s easement agreement.”

No current agreement or contract exists between FCSA and the Town, according to the news release.

“The FCSA seems to be lawsuit happy,” said Nauman. “They seem to think a lawsuit is the answer to everything. We believe that it is in best interest of the Town and the FCSA to work in good faith to come up with

an agreement that provides for the delivery of water and sewer services at reasonable rates to not only residents of the Town, but also the residents of Frederick County as a whole.

The Town is committed to doing this, but the FCSA appears to be unwilling to do so.”

Jason C. Nauman, can be contacted at: jnauman@stephenscityva.us, Mike Mahjer at mmajher@stephenscityva.us, or 540.869.3087, Uwe Weindel at uweindel@fcsa-water. com.the FCSAuthority at: fcsa@fcsawater.com, or 540-868-1061.

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about February 18, 20 and 26, 2015.

Adrian Darnell Edwards

Christopher Lee Folks

The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about April 23, 2015, in the County of Warren, Adrian Darnell Edwards, age and address unknown, did unlawfully and feloniously pos-sess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin.

The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about January 20, 2015, in the County of Warren, Christopher Lee Folks, 31, of 336 Ritenour St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intention of converting goods or merchandise to his own use without having paid the full purchase price thereof, willfully conceal the goods or merchandise of Walmart, valued at $200.00 or more.

Montague Lee Coleman The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Montague Lee Coleman, age and address unknown, with six counts. COUNTS ONE and THREE: In the County of Warren, Montague Lee Coleman did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Cocaine. COUNTS TWO and FOUR: did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. COUNT FIVE: did unlawfully and feloniously possess with the intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. COUNT SIX: did unlawfully and feloniously possess with the intent to distribute more than one-half ounce but not more than five pounds of marijuana. Date of the offenses was on or

Robert Sterling Kurzenabe The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about January 20, 2015, in the County of Warren, Robert Sterling Kurzenabe, 25, of 1850 W. Strasburg Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously, take, steal and carry away the goods and chattels or merchandise of Catherine Kurzenabe, valued at $200.00 or more.

about March 2, 2015, in the County of Warren, Aleta Mary Champ Jenkins, 50, of 18 Tiger Valley Rd., Washington, VA 22747, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Hydrocodone.

Clifton Wayne Johnson The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about July 15, 2015, in the County of Warren, Clifton Wayne Johnson, age and address unknown, did unlawfully and feloniously impede the blood circulation or respiration of Debra Kramer, without such person’s consent, by knowingly, intentionally and unlawfully applying pressure to the neck of such person resulting in bodily injury.

Aleta Mary Champ Jenkins The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or

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Ronald Dale Whittaker Jr. The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about May 19, 2015, in the County of Warren, Ronald Dale Whittaker Jr., age

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Engle’s Angle: “Enough Already!”

by Kevin S. Engle The phone rings.

“Private Caller”.

We keep getting these calls.

And I keep ignoring them.

“If you answer it,” my wife says, “maybe they won’t call back.”

“I’m not so sure about that.”

But I do.

“Hello.”

It’s a recording.

“If you’d like to lower the interest rate on your credit card, please press 1. This is your final chance to take advantage of this special offer.”

I hang up.

I’m not interested in lowering the interest rate on my credit card.

And even if I was, I seriously doubt that was my last chance to do so. I’d bet the limit on all my credit cards they’ll call again in a few days.

We got a post card last week.

“THIS IS YOUR FINAL NOTICE” it said in large red letters.

And other nice things like “Deadline”, “Please Respond Within 5 Business Days”, “Your Immediate Attention is Required”, and my favorite, “This is our FINAL attempt to contact you, after this attempt, this offer will expire.”

Really? I hope so. My nine year old car’s warranty expired thousands of miles ago. Quit bugging me about it ok? I’m not interested in your extended warranty plan. And who are you anyway? Are you even a legitimate company?

Stop it!

You’ve been sending me these damn post cards for the last five years and I’ll bet you’ll send me another one in a few months.

Enough already!

A few months back I bought a DVD from a company that sells educational products.

I learned one thing for sure.

That was a mistake.

Sure, I picked up some tips on how to take better photographs while on vacation, but as soon as the DVD arrived, so did the barrage of emails. And catalogs.

They’ve been relentless.

I quickly got tired of the emails and unsubscribed from their list. The latest thirtysomething page catalog that just came says “WE WANT YOU BACK!” It’s nice to be wanted, but I’m not ready to come back. In fact, I may never be. Not if this keeps up.

I made a few small donations to several charities recently.

That was a mistake too.

Guess who’s now sending me lots of emails and stuff in the mail asking for more money? I wanted them to use my donation to do something good, not to send me stuff in the mail.

And now we’re getting things from other similar charities I’ve never heard of before.

I just shake my head.

The phone rings.

It’s a Pennsylvania number.

I recognize this one.

It’s my mother-in-law.

I’d rather talk to the credit card company about lowering my interest rate.

The author called about the extended warranty plan. He told them he’s not interested. He’s going to call tomorrow and tell them again. And the day after that. And the next day. Two can play this game.

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Opinion: Voters should oust anyone who opposes Virginians access to public information

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By Brian Colligan Opinion Editor Daily Press

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As Virginia court clerks line up against public access, citizens must swiftly decry those who do so The Daily Press’ lawsuit against an office of the state Supreme Court has stirred a surprising hornet’s nest of opposition from an unlikely group: the court clerks themselves.

Surprising, because court records are required by law to be public, and these men and women are placing themselves squarely athwart your right to see how your government operates.

Unlikely, because every last one of them is an elected official.

Which means you, dear reader, have the right — one might say an obligation — to vote out these misguided ladies and gentlemen who think our court system is their private sinecure, rather than a transparent temple to the rule of law.

As readers know, the Daily Press filed suit against the Supreme Court’s Office of the Executive Secretary last

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INDICTMENTS , from conceal the goods or merchandise of Martin’s, having been convicted of larceny or an offense deemed as larceny two or more times.

Joseph Allen Johnson The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about May 19, 2015, in the County of Warren, Joseph Allen Johnson, age unknown, of 234 Dungadin Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and intentionally make a materially false statement on a firearm transaction record.

week to obtain a database of basic court case information that it maintains.

This record is compiled from case information put into the OES’s computers by almost every clerk of court throughout Virginia. The case information from each court system added to the case information from other court systems creates a new public record, one that helps illuminate statewide patterns in our justice system.

Our reasoning for filing this lawsuit is straightforward: There’s insufficient information about how well the courts do their job, and no way of determining if citizens enjoy equal protection under the law. This record will help us and any other Virginian concerned about justice get a clear and thorough view of how the state judiciary performs.

Citizens can go to their local courthouse and get those records on a case-by-case basis. The OES lets anyone with access to the Internet see those case-by-case records by tapping into its database, so we’re unclear about why it thinks this information isn’t public when the office itself is clearly making it public.

Our legal action followed after months of requests for a copy of that full database — which the OES used to release until last year — was met with repeated denials. It now appears the arrogance in the administration of our courts is more pervasive than we thought.

The Daily Press learned on Wednesday that Cathy C. Hogan, clerk of the Bedford County court and president of the Virginia Circuit Court Clerks Association, is polling clerks to ask if they support or oppose release of the records.

So far, more than 50 have said they oppose. Only four say they are taking up the OES’s invitation to send the

paper the records we requested. Two others asked the OES to release the records for them.

Reporter Dave Ress sent an email to 118 clerks of courts to ask them about their stance, the reasons why and whether they made any money selling those records to for-profit commercial firms.

As you might expect, the clerks were reluctant to explain why they advocate keeping public records away from citizens.

One official — Randy Carter in Suffolk — sent an email urging his colleagues to not answer the Daily Press’ questions. He used the “reply all” function, which had the effect of sending that email to this newspaper.

Mr. Carter had previously complained to us that to provide the records was burdensome. He said he’d have to review the records, either charging us more than $50 an hour for his time or absorbing the cost himself, to make sure they didn’t include any confidential information.

The OES database apparently includes information about cases that were supposed to be expunged but that are currently available to anybody who can access the Web. Sharon N. Jones, clerk of court in Isle of Wight County, also sent a “reply all” email to her fellow clerks and this newspaper, asking, “Isn’t there a concern as to what they do with the data once it’s in their hands.......to be manipulated anyway they see fit?.... and then sell to other newppapers?....

I think there’s a code section about that!”

Can you imagine? We are left to wonder if Ms. Jones thinks all public records requests are thinly veiled attempts to conceal so sinister an intent. She appears to believe that she is protecting the public by denying us

access to this database.

We do not wish to paint with too broad a brush. Our previous efforts to obtain these court records gained the willing assistance of Newport News Circuit Court Clerk Rex Davis and his successor Gary Anderson, who urged the Supreme Court to release data from their district. The Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court did the same, as did the Norfolk Circuit Court and the circuit court serving Wise County and the city of Norton.

But some of these court officials no longer believe themselves beholden to the public they were elected to serve.

So we put it you, the citizens and voters of Virginia: Do court records belong to you or to the clerks whom you elect? If commercial firms can get them, and use them with no oversight, is it right to deny access to Virginians who are entitled to have them?

These are important questions to ask the men and women seeking your vote for a job that in our area pays anywhere from $93,000 to $143,000 a year.

And if you don’t like the answers — if this isn’t the way you want business conducted in your city or county and state — here is your remedy: You must call your local clerk, voice your opinion and say that you vote. Then call your local legislators and tell them the same.

Then you must follow through on Election Day because you, as a voter, are the ultimate boss. Many of these men and women will be on the ballot this fall, and voters should oust anyone who believes that the right to access public information should stop at the courthouse door.

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I would like to thank everyone in the community who worked together to make the 2nd Annual Waggin’ for Dragons dragon boat race to benefit the Humane Society of Warren County a huge success.

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The Warren County Sheriff ’s office hosted a Heroin and Opioid Abuse Community Forum at the Warren County Public Safety Building on August 12 at 6:00 p.m. Sheriff Danny McEathron spoke at the forum, along with guest speakers Dr. Nick Restrepo, Vice President of Medical Affairs Valley Health; Public Defender Tim Coyne; and from the Virginia State Police, Special Agent Mark Quince of the Drug Diversion and Special Agent Jay Perry, Coordinator of the Northwest Virginia Regional Drug Task Force.

Local Community leaders were present as well, including: Town Councilman Daryl Funk; Economic Development Authority Executive Director Jennifer McDonald; and Commonwealth Attorney Brian Madden. Also attending the forum were over 20 county and town resi-

dents and one member of the press.

Sheriff McEarthron opened the forum with a statement, “Many of you in the community have learned, whether through the news or through personal experience, what is going on in our community and Shenandoah Valley as a whole. What we did was get with Valley Health, my office and Northwestern Virginia Regional Drug Task Force to help educate our community on what is going on in our community. We have always said that we cannot do this alone. It takes a community to deal with this problem in our community. What we hope you will get out of this forum is a better understanding on what is going on and what efforts that we have in place and also what is out in the community to help us.”

Special Agent Jay Perry for the State Police investigating Narcotics and Gangs in the Shenandoah Valley started out by giving the attendees a brief history of the task force. The

task force was started in 1986 and only had eight officers. Currently they have 26 officers, and it is managed by a command board. There are several participating agencies in the task force. They are: Warren, Clark, Shenandoah and Page Counties; the City of Winchester; towns of Front Royal and Strasburg and the Virginia State Police. They have partnered with Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), and the participating agencies fund all the operations of the task force, which does not receive any state or federal funding.

Perry next addressed the numbers of overdose injuries associated with opioid/heroin overdoses. In 2011 the task force saw 19 injuries. In 2012, they saw 18, and in 2013 they skyrocketed with a reported 21. In 2014 the task force had 73 of these cases investigated. It was at this point that the task force decided to investigate each case as it was reported. A total of 32 injuries have been reported so

far this year. These numbers are approximate, because it is not required to report these injuries to law enforcement.

There were only two deaths related to opioid overdoses in 2011 and one in 2012. There were 21 opioid-related deaths in 2013. This was the beginning of the sharp increase in overdose-related deaths. In 2014 there were 33 deaths. To date in 2015, there have been 15 deaths related to overdoses.

The “good news,” if you can call

it that, is that last year at this time there had already been 22 deaths, so this year has seen a slight decrease in deaths related to opioid overdoses.

“But one death is too many. Males are 4.5 times more likely to die from an overdose and 2.7 times more likely to overdose. The average age for an overdose is 30. The only reason we can see as to why the males are overdosing quicker is that they are more likely to go to the needle quicker,” Perry stated.

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to heroin. The rise in cost of prescriptions raises the cost of the street value,â&#x20AC;? he said.

He also reported that a big part of dealing with this problem is that there is no centralized reporting agency for this. When an opioid overdose occurs, it is often reported to the EMS (emergency medical system) as a medical emergency and not an overdose and by the time EMS or law enforcement arrives on the scene it has been cleaned up by friends and family members.

He also pointed to a resource for addicts and family members. The Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Abuse Coalition (NSVSAC) is a coalition of law enforcement, health care, probation, parole, schools, faith based organizations, substance abuse treatment centers, youth advocacy organizations and families impacted by the increase in heroin overdose and deaths in the region.

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Where the heroin comes from Perry said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of our heroin comes from Baltimore, Maryland. U.S. Route 340 and Interstate 70 have become known as the Heroin Corridor.

Dealers make multiple trips a day buying several grams, coming back and selling it, then turning around and doing it all over again several times a day,â&#x20AC;? he said.

He pointed to a dark side of dealing, by saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have actually interviewed people who said if they know of a dealer who has sold heroin associated with an overdose death they would actually seek out that dealer because of the higher quality of the heroin.â&#x20AC;?

He referred to one case that resulted in three overdoses and one death, and explained that solving a case is very labor intensive due to the fact that you have to work the

case backwards. Typically an investigation starts with the overdose and they work it backwards to the dealer.

In the continuing battle against heroin there is the ongoing effort to get some federal funding.

The differences in laws from state to state are also a problem when it comes to prosecution. In Virginia, possession of any amount is a felony, but in Maryland, the possession of just a few grams of heroin is just considered a misdemeanor.

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by Valley Health. And the police department is planning on instituting a drug take-back program when the new and more secure police station is built in the near future.

The next speaker was Special Agent Mark Quince with the Drug Diversion Unit with the Virginia State Police in the Culpeper Field Office. Quince works closely with the Northwest VA Regional Drug Task Force.

He started out by saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have to be honest with you. I never thought that the day would come that we see the problem we are seeing with the increase in heroin use. One of the problems is that when we see a physician and he prescribes us pain medication, we think that everything is going to be ok and we can go about doing what we normally do. In most cases that is not necessarily true. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prescription drug abuse is defined as the abuse of a prescribed medication â&#x20AC;&#x201C; controlled or not controlled â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in a manner not intended by the prescribing doctor. We all get pre-

scribed medications from time to time but what happens is that many times folks start using more than they are prescribed. Like when, in a 30-day period they are supposed to have one pill a day, and they end up saying, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;if one is good then two is betterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and before they know it they become a little more tolerant. And from the side of the medical field that is what we are looking at.â&#x20AC;?

Quince went on to report that the most commonly abused medication that the task force sees are opioids, which are derived from the poppy or the opium poppy. There is also the synthetic version of it, which is sometimes more powerful, and in most cases more valuable on the street.

Prescription sleep aids are also a concern as well as hyperactivity drugs, which are used and abused in college to help students stay up all night studying. These are often sold illegally and are very valuable on the street. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The prescription drug abuse has been around all the time and is con-

sidered to be the king of drug abuse,â&#x20AC;? he said. He also pointed out that half of all drugs in the world are consumed by the United States and it is an epidemic. Opioid-related deaths are higher than heroin and cocainerelated deaths combined.

Another fact he related was that there was enough pain medication prescribed last year to be able to provide every American with a bottle of pills. Some stats he reported showed that in 2012 over 2.9 million Americans over the age of 12 were users of illicit drugs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is everywhere, folks, it is in the high schools and middle schools.

The kids are getting it from their grandparentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; medicine cabinets. They chase the opioids as far they will take them and then they move onto the heroin,â&#x20AC;? Quince said.

He also mentioned that a lot of the powerful â&#x20AC;&#x153;end of lifeâ&#x20AC;? medication is also making its way on the street and its street value is very high, such as diamorphine, buprenorphine patch or fentanyl patch and midazolam.

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Quince continued by describing the Virginia Prescription Monitoring Program, which was set up to keep track of where the prescribed opioid based medication is being prescribed.

Its goal is to avoid prescription fraud and something that is called “doctor shopping.” VPMP is considered one of the best tools we have to track opioids, and is used by both physicians and law enforcement officials.

This program is being used more and more by doctors in emergency rooms when doctor shopping is more likely to take place. The simplest way to explain VPMP is when a patient gets a prescription filled, vital information is captured, fed into a database and stored. This information is then used by doctors and law enforcement across the Commonwealth in an attempt to prevent abuse from occurring.

He closed with reiterating the statement that Perry made, and said, “We cannot arrest our way out of this. We are going to need the community’s help with this. It is going to take a combination of detection, prevention and treatment.”

The next two speakers were Dr. Nicholas Restrepo and Public Defender Tim Coyne, who addressed some of the other assets that are available to the public and members of the community dealing with the addiction problem.

Dr. Restrepo started out by saying, “We are very lucky to be living in a community where we have a law enforcement department that is incredibly enlightened. What is important is that we realize that we have deal with the problem as a whole. We cannot just think of this as a one drug problem. Addiction is a disease and we are trying to get to the point where we are moving from addiction to recovery.”

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He admitted that he has never seen anything like we are seeing with the heroin epidemic.

The last two speakers worked jointly to bring attention to a couple of different programs that are available to the public regarding recovery.

One of the areas they pointed to was the North West Regional Jail’s 90-day treatment program. This program was originally designed to help inmates who are getting ready to come out of jail to get treatment and enter back into the community.

What it has become, due to the number of heroin and opioid drug addiction problems, is a treatment program. From January of 2012 to October of last year a total of 888 inmates participated in that program and about 50 percent of the participants graduated in one form or another.

The average cost per inmate was $88 a day. When adding that up it

amounts to $3.2 million being spent in providing some sort of treatment program. Coyne pointed out that unfortunately the jail is being used as the primary treatment program for this area.

Dr. Restrepo reported that there is a growing foster care problem as well.

Many babies are being born to mothers who are going through drug addiction and the baby is going through withdrawal symptoms as well. Another problem that has to be dealt with is when parents or guardians of children are dealing with addiction, the children are removed from the home by social services and placed in foster care.

One of the final items that was covered at the forum was the Virginia program called the Drug Treatment Court. Drug Treatment Courts are specialized court dockets within the existing structure of Virginia’s court systems that offer judicial monitoring of intensive treatment and strict supervision of addicts in drug and drug-related cases.

Pictured above is a representation of “chasing the dragon” or “the high” commonly referred as the Circle of Addiction It should be noted that Warren County does not have a Drug Treatment Court at this time. Local Authorities would have to complete a recognized planning process before establishing a drug treatment court.

Once again, the running theme was brought up by Public Defender Coyne, who said, “We cannot arrest our way of this. This is a public health crisis. We are trying to come up with solutions. There are always going to be arrests, there are always going to be incarcerations, but we have to factor in prevention and treatment.

A list of goals was drafted by the task force to include the following: prevention and education programs; medical provider education pro-

grams; drug take-back programs; treatment/detox programs; options for uninsured and underinsured patients; prescription monitoring programs; drug courts; transitional care after incarceration, and the establishment of a peer recovery program.

This reporter will continue to follow this story, especially regarding the drug take-back program. I have my camera on standby to get a picture of that resource in this ongoing problem plaguing our community.

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The minute you walked into the council chambers on the evening of August 11th you knew that it was not business as usual. Each councilmember had stern and serious expressions on their faces and their gazes trained on what was in front of them. You knew that something was going down and it was going to be a wild ride.

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The town would agree to provide water and sewer services to the Crooked Run West Shopping Center.

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sibilities and are considering passing this just to get it over with and gain political votes or win future political office or are being told what to do by outside interest. At this point I believe it is time to return to the spirit of the original agreement: that both local governments work together and come up with a solution that works for both parties. I believe that the idea of a friendly boundary line adjustment has not been properly vetted. I cannot find any information to indicate that the town or county

has taken this opportunity seriously.

Also has the town received the complete report from Carter/Glass cost analysis study that the town has paid for years ago? If not, how can this council even consider voting on this offer until the full report has been received?â&#x20AC;?

She closed by writing, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is my hope that the town rejects this current offer by the county and seriously considers a friendly boundary line adjustment as a viable option for our community. It has taken the town and county 15 years to get to this point, why not take a little longer and do what is good for the community.â&#x20AC;?

Councilman Hrbek threw the first punch by asking the council to move agenda items 14, 15 and 16 ahead of agenda item 13 and Egger seconded Hrbekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motion.

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Late August, 2015 â&#x20AC;˘ Warren & Frederick County Report â&#x20AC;˘ Page 15 and debate on these items first.â&#x20AC;?

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He also mentioned that the town council is required by code, every time they change the town code, to ask for public input. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whenever we have something that is going to result in millions of dollars in either lost or gained revenue, we always ask for input from the public,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Egger added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Mayor I would just like to point out that I think it is important to keep a logical order to things. And voting on the public hearing after we voted on the very thing we should have the public hearing on, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make a lot of sense.

Everyone is open for their town vote on the public hearing, and if Funk intends to vote against it that is his right. I do think that logically Mr. Hrbekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motion makes sense in the way that the votes are going to fall out tonight.â&#x20AC;? The motion failed on a 3-3 vote with Hrbek, Tewalt and Egger voting in favor of the motion.

The council also voted on the amendment to reinstate the meals and lodging taxes portion of the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) fees out in the corridor. If passed, PILOT fees would start again in January of 2016.

Egger explained that she was torn between voting for or against the motion because it did not fix the problem with the lost revenue from the past. If passed, the town would only collect meals and lodging taxes moving forward from January 2016.

She also expressed concerns that this amendment would touch the â&#x20AC;&#x153;three biggiesâ&#x20AC;? who sued the town; Cracker Barrel, Applebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and TGI Fridays.

Egger stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am not in favor of imposing additional taxes but this was the spirit of the contract in

Read full issues FREE on www.WarrenCountyVA.com & www.FrederickCounty.com 1998 and everybody knew what they meant when they signed that agreement. Now Mr. Tony Carter, Happy Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supervisor, tried to tell me that when he signed that agreement, he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize that it meant that meals and lodging taxes were paid by the customer. Mr. Mayor I know that I am young but I was not born yesterday. If we had a town councilman that, number one, didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know that meals and lodging taxes were paid for by the customer, or number

two, was willing to push something through and was not willing to research who pays meals and lodging taxes, then that is what got us in this problem in the first place. My gut is telling me to vote for this because the town shouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve received this money all along from all the businesses from out in the corridor.â&#x20AC;?

She also added that this is not a tax increase on the town citizens and that this would be a tax increase on the individual citizens who wanted to

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Councilman Eugene Tewalt agreed with Egger by saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was the mayor during this whole fiasco in 2008. I will agree with Ms. Egger that Tony Carter was on the council when this was brought up in 1998 and in that regard, when he got on the county board of supervisors, Mr. Carter was the one that proposed the meals tax for the County so that they could

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To the right of Mayor Timothy Darr, Councilmen Egger, Tewalt and Hrbek prepare to vote on the County’s offer on the revenue sharing on the U.S. 340-522 North Corridor Compromise collect four percent meals tax after the 1998 annexation agreement was approved by Mr. Carter and others.

So I agree with you, Mr. Carter is a little on the shady side in my opinion and, in my opinion, he was the one who created the problem in the first place.”

Councilman John Connolly brought up the fact that this motion would more than likely land the town back in court and it would be a very expensive process and he had no desire to see that happen again. Hrbek

clarified that the town did not lose the case based on the taxes but that it had lost the case due to the language in the contracts. He was not sure that the town would lose the case.

The motion failed with a 4-2 vote with Hrbek and Egger voting in favor of the motion.

Next on the agenda was the motion to accept the Memorandum of Agreement with the county on revenue sharing out in the corridor regarding meals and lodging taxes, in which the county would agree to

pay the town 30 percent of the meals tax collected and five percent of the lodging taxes collected. In return the town would give up all rights to annex the corridor into the town limits.

Several attempts made by both Egger and Hrbek to delay or alter the language of the MOA were voted down by a 4-2 vote. The first motion to fail was a motion made by Hrbek to table the motion of the MOA until a public hearing could be held.

Egger then stressed to the council that the town was not obligated to provide water to the Crooked Run 2 part of the corridor and that the town should proceed with caution and strike Crooked Run 2 from the MOA until the town and its interests were better protected. Connolly argued that since this was a MOA and not a contract that the town could walk away from the table at any time.

Hrbek responded to Connolly by saying, “Mr. Mayor, this idea that we can walk away from this contract, although legally we can and there is an out, practically and politically, we will never do it. No council will ever

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Late August, 2015 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 17 willingly give up $250,000 in revenue guaranteed for a 50/50 shot for annexation. This is typical of what a government does. It puts a pretty picture out there, it gives you plenty of opportunity to say, ‘we can walk away’. We’ve seen this from the federal government plenty of times, but there is no way we will walk away. No council in the future will politically risk giving up a guaranteed quarter million dollars in revenue for a 50/50 chance of getting more.”

Egger asked what the town could do if they voted to add Crooked Run 2 into the agreement and the county decided against paying the town according the agreement if it were passed at the meeting. Funk replied that the town could then impose two times the water and sewer rates or vote in the meals and lodging taxes that were voted down earlier at this meeting.

When the vote finally came for the county’s offer regarding revenue sharing, Egger was the only one who

voted against the agreement. Hrbek voted for it stating that he wanted to be able to bring it back before council at a later date.

Also up for vote that night was a motion to hold a public hearing on this very topic at a later date. That was voted down as well. With the agreement voted on and passed by the town it goes back to the county and the town where implementation of the agreement will take place, or will it?

After all, there is still the remainder of the Carter/Glass Cost analysis report that has not been considered.

In a telephone interview with Hrbek last Friday, this reporter asked whether the public would be allowed access to the report when it is finally completed and in the town’s hands.

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January of 2015 John Connolly was sworn in as a Front Royal Town Councilman and joined the ranks of elected officials. For the next four years Connolly would be representing his fellow citizens and casting votes that would affect the daily lives of his fellow citizens. About a week ago I met with Connolly on the banks of the Shenandoah River.

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Connolly briefly detailed where he was born and raised what brought him to Front Royal. “I am not from here originally. I was born in suburban Chicago and when 6 years old my family moved to very rural Wisconsin. That’s my roots, it will always be where I am from, the upper Midwest.

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Page 20 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Late August, 2015 CONNOLLY, from 19 ily and having a taste of community and we wanted to be part of that. We tried living in a couple of other places and it just wasn’t the same.”

The Connolly family is a relatively young family with three children; with the oldest one being five years old and the next three years old and the youngest one turning one a week from this interview.

Q. What was that one driving issue that drove you to decide to run for Town Council?

A. There rarely ever just one reason for doing something worth doing.

There are usually several reasons that build up over a period of time that

build up a compelling reason for deciding to run. For me it was a matter of timing. There are plenty of people in this town that recognize the need for civic involvement. It’s another thing to work at it and commit the time necessary to make that a reality.

For me I was at good place and time with a balance between work and family and being involved. I had in the past been involved with watching the council for a while. I wanted to be involved in helping to build something for the town that is going to have a big impact for the long time.

When my kids grow up and graduate, I don’t want them to feel compelled to leave town for their economic prospects for their career. If there

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Q. What made you decide to go ahead and seek the Warren County Republican Committee’s endorsement? Did it help? Or did it hurt you in the long run?

A. The thing about an endorsement is that it is not a nomination.

It’s a group making their decision about someone who they think best reflects their values. I know a lot of people on the Republican committee and I am good friends with many of them. I feel that a lot of my values are the same as theirs. They invited me to come speak to them. I don’t think that it ever hurts to go talk to groups when they want to know your positions. I did talk to several people on the committee during the weeks leading up to the endorsement. A lot of them said that they want to hear from me in a public forum. I chose

to take part in that. Other candidates didn’t. I’ve always thought that I would talk to any group that wanted to know my position. That is part of what campaigning is all about.

Q. You’ve been in office for six months now. What do you think of it? Was it everything you thought it would be?

A. It’s been an educational experience. It hasn’t been a shock or surprise. It has afforded me great opportunity to know much more closely how the town works, oper-

ates, all the issues and all the different areas. I was fairly well plugged into the political issues facing the town before being elected. But there were a lot of practicalities that ordinary citizens are not aware of day to day that go on. Like how hard our crews work when there is a power outage. The issues that the town staff has been struggling with to upgrade our infrastructure. It’s been a very informative six months for me, as I do my best to keep my eyes and ears open as to how the town operates.

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No one wants to be aware of the trash truck. But if the trash truck doesn’t show up, everyone knows. A lot of

work gets done on the day to day and we are really blessed with a council that is really plugged in and has a really good handle on what goes on here with the town staff.

Q. You’ve taken countless votes

over the last six months. Looking back on the votes you’ve taken are there any that you now look back and say, ‘maybe I should’ve gone the other way?’

A. Nothing comes to mind. That

Late August, 2015 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 21 has to do with the fact that it has only been six months.

Q. On a scale from one to ten how important is it for you as a councilman to attend the work session con-

sidering the amount of work that takes place during those meetings.

A. I’ve never missed a work session yet. The work sessions are not the ofSee CONNOLLY, 22

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Email: dan@areaguides.com Front Royal man charged in shooting of daughter In the evening hours of August 19, 2015, the Front Royal Police Department responded to the 700 block of Washington Avenue for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival Officers located a 32 year old female lying in the front yard with an apparent gunshot wound to the facial area. Officers identified the female as Heather Nicole Wilson, 32. Wilson was treated on scene

by Warren County Fire & Rescue and transported to the Winchester Medical Center and was later transferred to the UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville. Wilson is listed in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries.

Chief Norman Shiflett advised that Officers detained and questioned a 53 year old male subject identified as Allen Julian Whitehead Jr., who was identified as Heather Wilson’s father. Whitehead was charged with three felony charges to include Reckless Handling of a

Allen Julian Whitehead Jr. Firearm, Discharging a Firearm in an Occupied Dwelling and Unlawful Wounding. Whitehead was held without bond at RSW Regional Jail.

Whitehead is scheduled to appear in Warren County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court on September 10, 2015.

This incident appears to be an isolated domestic matter unrelated to anyone other than the people involved in the incident. This case is still under investigation and no further information will be released at this time.

Page 22 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Late August, 2015 CONNOLLY, from 21 ficial meetings of council. It’s not like the meetings are published. They are just that, work sessions. I’m not going to comment on anyone not attending the work session. For me personally, attending the council work sessions is high on the list. But reading everything is more important. There is a lot of reading in this position. There are times we are handed an agenda packets are a hundred pages or more.

Work sessions for budget seasons are

very important.

Q. During the budget process you came out strongly on three specific items that you wanted to defund. I would like to touch on one of those items. You came out wanting to partially defunding the upgrades on the town’s website. How much thought and research did you do to come up with decision to partially defund the upgrades?

A. The whole project is going to be a two year project. It is going to cost

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A. It means, at the very worst case scenario, the town could impose the PILOT fees or we could make an annexation filing.

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Page 24 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Late August, 2015 Stabbing incident On Saturday, August 15, 2015, at approximately 1130 pm, Warren County Communications Center received a call advising of a stabbing at a party at 314 Stony Bottom Road in Warren County. EMS and deputies responded to the scene and located Drago Lee Lockhart, 21, of 736 W. 13th St. Front Royal, VA with a laceration.

Deputies had received information of another person who was involved in the incident that had left the scene and made a subsequent traffic stop of a vehicle fitting the description and located James Christopher Tewalt, 21, of 3419 Remount Rd. Front Royal, VA with a laceration.

Medical attention was provided for both individuals. This incident is under investigation by the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office. If you have any information regarding this incident please contact Sgt. Phillip Henry of the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office at (540)-635-7100.

Active Shooter Training Exercise First responders in the City of Winchester will be conducting an active shooter training exercise on Saturday, August 22nd at Quarles Elementary School. The drill will include police, fire and rescue, the city’s sheriff ’s office, Winchester Public Schools, emergency management, and the Emergency Communications Center. The purpose of this exercise is to provide scenario-based training to law enforcement personnel in a simulated critical incident environment as well as to coordinate efforts with school staff. The activity will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The public should expect the following: Road Closures – South Loudoun Street, from E. Hart Street to E, Whitlock Avenue South Cameron Street, from E. Hart Street to E. Southwerk Street South Kent Street, from E. Whitlock Avenue to E. Southwerk Street Southwerk Street, from South Loudoun Street to South Kent Street Whitlock Avenue, from South Loudoun Street to South Kent Street A number of Winchester Police Department patrol vehicles and fire and rescue apparatus parked in the area with emergency lights engaged Hearing simulated gunfire We ask that drivers use caution in this area during this time as there will be an increase in vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Two arrested in connection to car thef The Front Royal Police Department and the Virginia State Police have two 14-year-old juveniles in custody after an extensive pursuit through Warren, Clark and Frederick Counties.

Master Police Officer Steve Mauck observed the vehicle, which had been reported stolen out of Chesapeake, Virginia, at approximately 10:40am Saturday morning on Commerce Avenue. Mauck initiated his emergency equipment and followed the vehicle eastbound on John Marshall Highway onto I-66 East at mile marker 13 in Linden. Mauck and fellow Front Royal Police Officer Travis Cave continued to follow the suspect vehicle westbound until mile marker 4 when the suspect vehicle turned around in a crossover through the median. The vehicle then began travelling east-

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The vehicle was finally stopped near the intersection of Route 522 and Bufflick Road in Frederick County when Frederick County Deputies deployed spike strips to stop the vehicle. MPO Mauck has charged the 14 year old driver, from Philippi, West Virginia, with Driving without a Driver’s License, 2 Failure to Obey a Traffic Signal, Reckless Driving by Speed, Felony Eluding and Felony Possession of Stolen Property. The 14 year old passenger, from Spotsylvania, Virginia, was charged with Felony Possession of Stolen Property. A Juvenile Detention hearing is scheduled tomorrow morning on these charges.

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I-66 slow-roll closures August 23 in Warren County For Replacement of Overhead Utility Lines Motorists should be alert for eastbound and westbound slow-roll lane closures on Interstate 66 in Warren County during the morning of Sunday, August 23. This will allow crews to replace utility lines over I-66 at mile marker 9.5. Three closures are scheduled between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m., but each one is expected to take no more than 15 minutes.

The eastbound slow rolls will begin at mile marker 5.5 near Front Royal.

The westbound slow rolls will begin simultaneously at mile marker 17 in Fauquier County. All work is weather permitting, and slow-roll times are subject to change.

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TV’s Ghost Hunters return to Wayside Inn We have a Special Investigation event scheduled for October 3. Justin Pari, who appears on ‘Ghost Hunters’ on the SyFy network, and John Tenney, from Destination America’s ‘Ghost Stalkers’, will be appearing and investigating at the historic Wayside Inn in Middletown, Virginia on October 3.

Attendees will be offered a Meet and Greet, Q&A session, dinner prepared by the Wayside Inn and a 4 hour paranormal investigation of the inn with Dustin Pari and John Tenney Information and tickets can be obtained on the website: www.SpiritWatch.net. All media inquiries should be addressed to Clay Smith at (571) 295-7974 or SpiritWatchVa@ gmail.com.

2015 One Book One Community selection Events for the 13th One Book One Community selection, “The Edge of Night” by Paul Bogard, will begin Sept. 9.

Handley Library director John Huddy said, “Are we overexposed in our electrified world? When will the diamond twinkles in deep blue night sky become a memory?”

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17 on “The Dark Sky Movement,” followed by a moonlight walk at Blandy Experimental Farm in Clarke County.

Bogard restores awareness of the spectacularly primal, wildly dark night sky and how it has influenced the human experience across everything from science to art.

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Wednesday, September 9: The City Dark Documentary, Handley Library Auditorium, 7 pm. From the NY Times: A documentary about light pollution that is entertaining and thought-provoking? It hardly seems possible, but that’s what Ian Cheney has made in The City Dark. Refreshments after provided by the Friends of Handley Regional Library.

Thursday, September 17: The Dark Sky Movement & Blandy Moonlight Walk, Blandy Experimental Farm & State Arboretum of Virginia, 7 pm.

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Late August, 2015 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 25 tember 5, 2015, Noon – 5 pm. It’s a newly redesigned event for lovers of all things wine, food, and art brought to you by Culpeper Renaissance Inc. (CRI).

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In April 2013, the Cool Spring Battlefield property officially became Shenandoah University’s River Campus at Cool Spring Battlefield. It reflects a public-private partnership of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Civil War Trust and Shenandoah University.

The Cool Spring river campus is situated on 195 acres of land along the Shenandoah River that played a crucial role in the July 18, 1864, Battle of Cool Spring. Under terms of a conservation easement, the university manages the property to protect both its natural and historic features.

The river campus serves as a field site where students learn by exploring history, environmental studies, and other disciplines in ways that supplement and reinforce classroom and laboratory learning. ​The campus also​affords K-12 students and the public at large with opportunities to explore the region’s history and natu-

ral features.

“The American Battlefield Protection Program supports projects that safeguard, preserve and tell the stories of America’s battlefields,” said National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. “These places are symbols of individual sacrifice and national heritage that we must protect to help this and future generations understand the struggles that shaped and define us as a nation.”

Community Day Property Owners of Shenandoah Farms will hold their annual Community Day on Saturday, September 5 from noon until 4pm at the community center on Howellsville Rd. Fire and law enforcement representatives will be in attendance as well as members of local businesses. A fun day is planned for the whole family with a car show, activities for the children as well as the ribbon cutting for the renovated basketball court.

For more information call (540) 837-

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Proposed City Seal revision discussed At the August 11th work session, council discussed a proposed City Seal revision. The City’s current seal was originally adopted in 1936 to represent the different governments under which Winchester has existed.

City Council is considering replacing the Confederate Battle Flag with the flag of the Confederate government and using a complete United States of America flag to replace the graphic that was “representative” of the American flag.

At the August 11th Work Session, Council directed the City Manager to draft an ordinance that would replace the current seal with the revised seal. Council will further discuss the ordinance and a public hearing will be held on the second reading of the ordinance at a future regular Council meeting Women’s self-defense classes The Winchester Police Department in partnership with the Laurel Center is offering basic and advanced Women’s Self-Defense classes this September at the Timbrook Public Safety Center. Register soon as space is limited and fills up fast. The basic course will be held on September 3, 6-9 pm. The advanced course will be September 10, 6-9 pm (pre-requisite: Basic class). To register, please contact Sarah Carey of the Laurel Center at (540) 667-6160.

Labor Day closing The Warren County Community Center will close at 5pm on Friday, September 4, 2015 and be closed Monday, September 7, 2015 in observation of the Labor Day Holiday.

They will re-open, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 8:00am.

CIZE® LIVE CIZE® LIVE is “the end of exercise”. This class takes dance fitness to a whole new level with pop/hip hop music focus. Each routine is broken down step-by-step and built into a full dance sequence in just 60 minutes. So, while you are mastering the dance moves, you will also be burning fat and calories!

Class is held at the RES Youth Center, 200 E. 8th Street, Front Royal.

This program is a drop-in program; no pre-registration required.

CIZE® LIVE runs from September through December 2015, on Wednesdays from 7:30pm- 9:00pm.

For more information, please contact: Liz Lewis at (540) 336-4385 or zumba.lizi@gmail.com or visit on the web at http://lizlewis.zumba.com.

Zumba® Fitness

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Lose yourself in a musical workout like nothing you ever experienced. Zumba® classes feature high energy Latin and international beats.

Throughout this musical and high energy experience, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring.

Class sessions are offered at the RES Youth Center, 200 E. 8th Street, Front Royal. This program is a dropin program; no pre-registration required.

Zumba® Fitness runs from September through December 2015, on the following days and times: Sundays from 10:00am-11:00am and Tuesdays from 7:30pm- 8:30pm. For more information, please contact Liz Lewis at (540) 336-4385 or zumba. lizi@gmail.com or visit on the web at http://lizlewis.zumba.com.

Piano Lessons A fun and inspiring approach to piano and the basics of music as you can learn to read music, play by ear, and be creative at the keyboard. Both Classical and Pop music styles are offered. Playing piano develops the life skills of discipline, goal-setting and independent learning. Private les-

sons are available for children and adults. Early afternoon lesson times are available for home schooled students.

Session dates are from September through December Session Times: Monday: 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Tuesday: 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Wednesday: 3:30pm -7:00pm

Thursday: 2:00pm - 7:00pm All classes are held at the Warren County Community Center. Fees vary. For more information or to register, contact Barbara Stepp at barbara@skylinepiano.com or (540) 635-1919.

Tot Tumbling Class The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for their Tot Tumbling Program, for those ages 4 years and younger. This program is geared to provide a safe environment for children to become confident as they de-

Needed ly e t a i d e m Im Automotive Technicians/Diesel The Shenandoah Family of Dealers, Shenandoah Ford & Shenandoah Buick GMC, are looking for qualified automotive technicians including diesel.

• Certified technicians preferred • Must hold valid in-state driver's license • Team oriented, flexible and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service • Working knowledge of shop equipment such as wheel and tire equipment, alignment system, diagnostic equipment, AC, etc.

• Must be willing to submit to background check and drug screen •Virginia State Inspection License a plus

. Clean air conditioned shop

We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefit package. EOE Send resume to glenn.williams@shenandoahford.com

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Classes will be held at the Warren County Health and Human Services Complex Gym on Mondays 12pm12:40pm or 6pm-6:40pm, beginning September 14 – October 19. Cost is $62.00 per child for the 6 week session with a 12 participant limit per class. Parent must accompany child.

For more information contact the WC Community Center office, Monday through Saturday, 8:00am -10:00pm and Sunday, 1:00pm –

9:00pm at (540) 635-1021.

Ballet I This class is a wonderful way for a child to experience the basics of ballet without a yearlong commitment.

It affords them the opportunity to learn the basic ballet positions, terminology, skill building, movement through music and getting creative with kids their age. This class is designed for the beginner or the first/ second year dance student and open to both boys and girls.

The session will be held September 16, 2015 through October 21. Classes will be held Wednesdays from 6:30pm -7:15pm at the RES Youth Center, 200 E. 8th Street, Front Royal. Cost: $50.00 per participant for the 6 week session. Minimum of 5 students needed in order to hold the class.

Interested in this class? Please email zumba.lizi@gmail.com or call at (540) 336-4385 to register. For more information, contact WC Community Center at (540) 635-1021, Monday through Saturday 8:00am to 10:00pm

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Hunter Safety Classes Program is held at the Warren County Public Safety Building Class Sessions will be held September 15th & 16th, October 13th & 14th, and November 10th & 11th.All Classes are 6pm-9:30pm. This program is free of charge.

For more information on this program please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at the WC Community Center office, Monday through Saturday, 8am-10pm or Sunday, 1pm-9pm at (540) 635-1021.

Learn to Play Mah Jongg Mah Jongg is a four person table game played with Chinese tiles. 13 tiles are dealt and are used to create hands with runs and set similar to rummy. In this class players will learn the names of the tiles, procedures of the game and creation of winning hands as determined by the National Mah Jongg League Session runs Wednesdays, September 2 through September 30, from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Cost for session is $15.00 which includes a player card. ($6.00 if already in possession of player card). Class will be held at the Warren County Community Center.

For more information about the game of Mah Jongg, please contact instructor at 540-252-4252. For more information or to register, call

the WC Community Center, Monday through Saturday, 8am –10pm and Sunday, 1pm-9pm at 540-635-1021.

Mah Jongg “Players Club” In this club players will play several hands of Mah Jongg against skilled opponents. The club will meet on Tuesdays, September 1 through September 29, from 10:00am – 12:00pm.

Cost for club is $6.00, players are to bring their own players card. Class will be held at the Warren County Community Center.

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

Youth Services Programs at Samuels Public Library during September Tuesday, September 1 – 11:00 Time for Baby. What do books, scarves, puppets, music, and babies have in common? They are all part of Time for Baby. Join us as we use all of our senses to explore the world around us. Meet with your baby up to two years of age. Siblings welcome.

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Wednesday, September 2 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. Please join us for a feathery collection of stories, songs and a craft all about birds! Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. Please join us for a feathery collection of stories, songs and a craft all about birds! Siblings welcome.

Thursday, September 3 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. Please join us for a feathery collection of stories, songs and a craft all about birds! Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. Please join us for a feathery collection of stories, songs and a craft all about birds! Siblings welcome.

Saturday, September 5 – 10:10 Books and Barks. Come to our extremely popular monthly program that gives developing readers the chance to read and relax with a trained therapy dog. For beginning readers and up. Registration begins August 5.

Tuesday, September 8 – 4:30 Big Kids Story time. Can you solve the mystery? See if you can solve the mystery imbedded in a wonderful story!

Wednesday, September 9 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. It’s true!

You might think these stories aren’t true but they are! Sometimes the truth is surprising. Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. It’s true!

You might think these stories aren’t true but they are! Sometimes the truth is surprising. Siblings welcome.

Thursday, September 10 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. It’s true!

You might think these stories aren’t true but they are! Sometimes the truth is surprising. Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. It’s true!

You might think these stories aren’t true but they are! Sometimes the truth is surprising. Siblings welcome.

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Saturday, September 12 – Garden Party! Celebrate our lovely Upchurch Children’s Garden all day long!

11:00 Magic and balloon animals from beloved magician Kevin Owens.

1:00 Come in and cool off during our Ice Cream Social. Watch as local teens and staff create a GIANT Ice Cream castle that we get to eat afterwards!

2:00-5:00 p.m. Face painting in the garden Tuesday, September 15 – 4:30 Big Kids Story time. Please join us for an inspiring story time that will prove that you can do it!

Wednesday, September 16 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. Do you enjoy singing? If so, come join us for a melodic assortment of songs, stories and crafts. Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. Do you enjoy singing? If so, come join us for a melodic assortment of songs, stories and crafts. Siblings welcome.

Thursday, September 17 –

10:15 Toddler Story time. Do you enjoy singing? If so, come join us for a melodic assortment of songs, stories and crafts. Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. Do you enjoy singing? If so, come join us for a melodic assortment of songs, stories and crafts. Siblings welcome.

Saturday, September 19 – 11:00 Food from Farm to Table. Join our new children’s gardening series of programs! Help plant vegetables and herbs that we will harvest for next month’s cooking class! For ages 6 and up. Sign up required. Bring your gardening gloves!

2:00 Teens Create. Do you love art?

Come in and create! We are going to be working on beautiful landscapes.

For ages 12-20. Sign up required.

Tuesday, September 22 – 4:30 Big Kids Story time. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”Join us for a story time, craft and activity all about this wonderful food!

Wednesday, September 23 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. This is the time of year for colorful leaves, spicy

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR St. Luke Community Clinic

The St. Luke Community Clinic, a non-profit healthcare clinic for the medically uninsured, located in Front Royal, is seeking an EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR to lead the operations of the clinic by maintaining high quality health care service to the medically indigent of Front Royal and Warren County. With 20 years of service, St. Luke is a well-run organization with a strong, stable Board of Directors.

Primary duties and responsibilities include medical program administration, fundraising and resource development, public relations, personnel management, and other duties as the Board of Directors may direct.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in a health care or human-service related field is preferred. Previous experience in non-profit administration, health care, human services and/or fund raising highly recommended.

Salary range $35-50K, DOQ, benefits negotiable. Successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a pre-employment, post-offer physical examination and drug screening. SLCC will also conduct a nationwide criminal background check and credit check.

Resumes with references accepted through August 28, 2015 by letter to Search Committee, 115 Luray Avenue, Front Royal, VA 22630 or email to pastor@frontroyalpres.org.

SLCC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons to apply.

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scents, and crisp fresh air! Let’s share autumn with a story, song and art!

Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. This is the time of year for colorful leaves, spicy scents, and crisp fresh air! Let’s share autumn with a story, song and art! Siblings welcome.

Thursday, September 24 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. This is the time of year for colorful leaves, spicy scents, and crisp fresh air! Let’s share autumn with a story, song and art!

Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. This is the time of year for colorful leaves, spicy scents, and crisp fresh air! Let’s share autumn with a story, song and art! Siblings welcome.

Saturday, September 26 – 10:00 Samicon.

Samuels Public Library’s own mini Comic-Con will celebrate reading and technology literacy at the library, in our community, and beyond through comics, graphic novels, manga, anime, etc.

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2013 Toyota Corolla for sale, 4-cyl, dohc 16 valve, 4sp-auto, AM/FM/CD/Bluetooth, Magnet grey/bl int., 16” spoke alloy wheels, $15,000/Neg. 540-636-0490 or 540-6310539 leave message

Current Job Openings. Contact the VEC for additional information at 540-722-3420 or 540-535-2875 or Winchester@vec.virginia. gov. Please enter “Employer Services” in the subject line and job number and title when you inquire about the position:

1994 Chevrolet Van, 3/4 ton high top conversion. 350 V8. Runs Great $1000 Call 540459-1748 1981 C30 1 ton Dually 350ci 4sp 75220 org miles, mechanics bed & top, runs needs some work--540-660-2913 EMPLOYMENT Executive Director, St. Luke Community Clinic, The St. Luke Community Clinic, a non-profit healthcare clinic for the medically uninsured, located in Front Royal, is seeking an EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR to lead the operations of the clinic by maintaining high quality health care service to the medically indigent of Front Royal and Warren County. With 20 years of service, St. Luke is a well-run organization with a strong, stable Board of Directors. Primary duties and responsibilities include medical program administration, fund-raising and resource development, public relations, personnel management, and other duties as the Board of Directors may direct. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in a health care or human-service related field is preferred. Previous experience in non-profit administration, health care, human services and/or fund raising highly recommended.

Salary range $35-50K, DOQ, benefits negotiable. Successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a pre-employment, post-offer physical examination and drug screening. SLCC will also conduct a nationwide criminal background check and credit check. Resumes with references accepted through August 28, 2015 by letter to Search Committee, 115 Luray Avenue, Front Royal, VA 22630 or email to pastor@frontroyalpres. org. SLCC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons to apply.

Job Number / Title 616788 / Maintenance Technician 616602 / Forklift Operator 616745 / Member Svc Rep-Call Center 615907 / Production Workers 615916 / HVAC Sheet Metal Fabricator 616231 / Retail Sales 616207 / Manager Trainee 615930 / Storm Door Assembly 615259 / Landscaping and Hardscaping Laborer 615080 / Property Manager 615464 / Engineer - Stormwater 614769 / Probationary EMT/Firefighter 614726 / Senior Information Systems Security Officer 614436 / Dump Truck CDL Driver (Class B) 614083 / Associate Driver MISCELLANEOUS Masonic ring with two .4 caret diamonds, ruby with mason emblem. 14k gold. Appraises at over $7,000. Asking $4000.00.

Call 540-662-9023 Mercury outboards; 20 hp $800.00, 10 hp $500.00, Prentice vise “old 108” 6” jaws $1000.00, Helen Jean Smith 1987 framed Edinburg print $400.00, John J Pershing 1927 signed photo to General Passaga $1600.00, Antique Oak Ice box, 3 door org wheels $1200.00; Aluminum Light Poles 12’ tall x 4” od, square anchor, call 540-6602913 Cookie Jars, Aunt Jamima and others, assorted prices. Old wicker baby stroller, $100.

Big ceramic owl, $50.00. Canning jars $4 each. Old Schwinn girls bicycle, $50 and need tires.

Long Time Collections for sale: Carnival Glass, Pottery; E. Texas, Roseville, Depression glass (green and pink), Jewelry from the 50’s and forward. Call 540-635-1612

Now Hiring Ad Sales Reps Email: Dan@AreaGuides.com

RENTALS 110 N. Massanutten Street, Strasburg, Va. Commerical space. $750 per side. Call 202302-9129

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Looking for Nail Tech Instructor/ Nail Tech willing to teach. For more info.. visit Star Beauty School Tuesday-Friday 10 am to 6 pm at 2263 Valor Dr. Winchester

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Job Fair Staff Management Group at the Virginia Employment Commission Winchester office. 100 Premier Place, 540 535-2875 Tuesday, August 25th, 2015 from 10-4pm

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Death notices

Earl Gilbert Dodson, 90, of Cross Junction, Virginia, died Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at Winchester Medical Center.

Fleetwood Miles Jones, 90, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Monday, August 17, 2015, at Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury in Winchester, VA. Memorial donations may be made to Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury Fellowship Fund, 300 Westminster Canterbury Dr., Winchester, VA, 22603 or to Rockland Community Church, 2921 Rockland Road, Front Royal, Virginia, 22630.

Thomas Franklin Palmer, Sr., 72, of Stephenson, Virginia, died Sunday, August 16, 2015, at Winchester Medical Center.

Dorothy Marie “Dot” Cooper Alfred, 73, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Thursday, August 13, 2015, at Winchester Medical Center. Memorial contributions may be made to Shenandoah Oncology, Angel Fund, c/o Paula Gibbs, 1870 Amherst Street, Suite F, Winchester, Virginia 22601 Randy Keith Kidwell, 57, of Winchester, Virginia died Thursday, August 13, 2015 at his home, surrounded by family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Center Capitol Campaign, Foundation Office, 220 Campus Blvd., Suite 402A, Winchester, VA 22601 or Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601.

Bernadette (Chachulski) Oyler, 71, of Stephens City, VA and formerly of Baltimore, MD passed away peacefully in her home on August 13, 2015. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart, 130 Keating Drive, Winchester, VA 22601 in lieu of flowers.

Kathryn Patricia “Katie” Ryan, 63, of Winchester, VA, died Thursday, August 13, 2015, peacefully at her home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in memory of Kathryn may be sent to The Esther Boyd Animal Shelter, 161 Fort Collier Road, Winchester, VA 22603 Janet Greig (Barrow) Miller, 84, of Winchester, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, August 13, 2015, at Winchester Medical Center.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Janet to the Paynes Chapel United Methodist Church/Ridgeway Church Hall, c/o Judy James, P.O. Box 354, Bunker Hill, West Virginia, 25413.

Norma Lee Hickey Combs, 74, of Stephens City, VA, died Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Evergreen Health and Rehab.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 3701 Pender Dr. Suite 400, Fairfax, VA, 22030 Forrest Junior Custer, 86, of Winchester passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2015 in the Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601 Rev. Charles L. Quinnelly, 84, of Winchester, Virginia died on August 15, 2015 at Blue Ridge Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a memorial contribution to Blue Ridge Hospice in Winchester.

Friday, August 21 Forecast 82° | 58° 8am – 12pm Yard Sale/Bake Sale.

Fishnet Christian Center. 391 Fishnet Blvd. off Rockland Rd. Tables for sale, call (540)636-2961 for more info. Rain or shine.

11am - 11:30am Dance Party Fri-

days! Handley Library. Dance Party Fridays for Toddlers and Preschoolers! Toddlers, Preschoolers, and their grown-ups are welcome to come boogie down!

11am - 5:30pm Friday Night Live.

Old Town Winchester. Unwind and enjoy all Old Town Winchester has

Hours: Mon - Fri 5 9:30am to 5pm

to offer at Friday Night Live! Friday Night Live is the perfect opportunity to meet up with friends, shop, dine and enjoy some great live music!

5pm - 8pm Teen Game Night.

Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Road, Stephens City. Get Your Game On! It’s a Gaming Night presented by the Teen Advisory Board of Bowman Library. Gamers can rotate throughout the electronic, card and computer games until 8:30 p.m. This program is intended for middle school and high school students. It is free with no registration required. Adult chaperones will be present. Food will be served. Call Donna Hughes for more information at (540) 869-9000 x215.

Saturday, August 22 Forecast 82° | 59° 8am - 3pm Yard Sale/Bake Sale.

Fishnet Christian Center. 391 Fishnet Blvd. off Rockland Rd. Tables for sale, call (540)636-2961 for more info. Rain or shine.

9am - 1pm Old Town Farmers Market. Taylor Pavilion, 119 N. Loudoun St., Winchester. The market will run through October 31. All items were grown or produced within a 60mile radius of Winchester. Contact Jennifer Bell, Downtown Manager, or Sarah Acuff Chapman with any questions. (540) 535-3660 or OTW@ winchesterva.gov.

9am – 1pm Front Royal Farmers Market. Gazebo area in Historic Downtown Front Royal. Locally grown farm fresh produce, dairy, meats, plants, home-baked goods including gluten free and sugar free items, handmade crafts, music and MORE! Market Director & Coordi-

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nator Becky Lee Weagle; mightyoakfarms.com www.FrontRoyalFM.com 10am – 4pm Family Fun and History Days at Jackson’s Headquarters.

Winchester. Civil War encampment, featuring live musket firing, cooking, camp life demonstrations, and equipment displays. Gen. Jackson appearances and Nat’l Park Service Ranger programs on Jackson. Civil War children’s games and much, much more. Meet authors Jerry Holsworth and Dr. H. Rondel Rumburg discussing, selling and signing their books.

FREE admission to all events. Snacks and beverages available. Guided tours of the HQ’s by period dressed docents at regular admission prices.

Information (540) 662-6550, or winchesterhistory.org.

12pm - 6pm Pioneer Pig Out BBQ Cook-off. Millbrook High School, First Woods Drive, Winchester. Pork, Chicken and Beef. Live music, Corn Hole Tournament, Kid zone, Dunk Tank, BBQ sponsored by Top Flight BBQ. For detailed information including entry fees to the event, ticket prices, cookout entry forms visitwww.pioneerpigout.com 6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo. North Fork Resort Associates, 301 North Fork Road, Front Royal. Doors open at 4:30. Early birds at 6:30. Food available for purchase. Door prizes, See CALENDAR, 30

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Spay Today Need to get your cat or dog spayed or neutered?

Contact Spay Today, our area’s non-profit, reduced-price spay and neuter program. At the time of surgery, initial shots and tests can also be obtained at lower rates.

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Sunday, August 23 10am - 3pm Middletown’s 5th Annual Car & Truck Show. Main Street, Middletown.

Registration from 10:00 am - 12:00 Awards Presentation at 3:00 pm. Participant judging, food vendors, door prizes. Registration Fee $10.00. Plaques to Top 20 & Mayor’s Award Oldies Music Provided by DJ Freddie Cheshire. To Benefit the Middletown 4th of July Celebration. To register for the Car Show, call Mayor Charles Harbaugh (540) 877-4594. Rain Date Sunday August 30th.

12pm – 4pm Family Fun and History Days at Jackson’s Headquarters.

Winchester. Civil War encampment, featuring live musket firing, cooking, camp life demonstrations, and equipment displays. Gen. Jackson appearances and Nat’l Park Service Ranger programs on Jackson. Civil War children’s games and much, much more.

FREE admission to all events. Snacks and beverages available. Guided tours of the HQ’s by period dressed docents at regular admission prices.

Information (540) 662-6550, or winchesterhistory.org.

12pm – 10pm 67th Annual Atkins and Dodson Family Reunion.

Fantasyland Shelter #5, Front Royal.

Family and Friends welcome! Those attending should bring a picnic lunch to share. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Further information call Ruth Ann Henry, (540) 635-2854.

Please come and join us!!!

7pm - 8pm Council Meeting.

County of Warren Government Center.

Tuesday, August 25 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.

Thursday, August 27 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 4:30. Early birds at 6:30. Food available for purchase. Door prizes, progressive games, queen of hearts, progressive pull tab. Also, brand new Electronic pull tab games. Find us on Facebook. (540) 636-7152. Must be 12 to play. No smoking.

Friday, August 28 11am - 11:30am Dance Party Fridays! Handley Library. Dance Party Fridays for Toddlers and Preschoolers! Toddlers, Preschoolers, and their grown-ups are welcome to come boogie down!

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

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12 to play. No smoking.

Sat Aug 29, 2015 9am - 1pm Old Town Farmers Market. Taylor Pavilion, 119 N. Loudoun St., Winchester. The market will run through October 31. All items were grown or produced within a 60mile radius of Winchester. Contact Jennifer Bell, Downtown Manager, or Sarah Acuff Chapman with any questions. (540) 535-3660 or OTW@ winchesterva.gov.

9am – 1pm Front Royal Farmers Market. Gazebo area in Historic Downtown Front Royal. Locally grown farm fresh produce, dairy, meats, plants, home-baked goods including gluten free and sugar free items, handmade crafts, music and MORE! Market Director & Coordinator Becky Lee Weagle; mightyoakfarms.com www.FrontRoyalFM.com 4pm – 8pm Yard Party and Auction. Fairview United Methodist Church Double Church Rd., Stephens City. The auction will be at 6 pm. Activities for children too.

Please contact Dawn at (540) 3231404 with any questions.

6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo. North Fork Resort Associates, 301 North Fork Road, Front Royal. Doors open at 4:30. Early birds at 6:30. Food available for purchase. Door prizes, progressive games, queen of hearts, progressive pull tab. Also, brand new Electronic pull tab games. Find us on Facebook. (540) 636-7152. Must be

Monday, August 31 11am - 11:30am Stories with Susan! Handley Library, 100 West Piccadilly Street, Winchester. All ages are welcome!

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.

All Sports...

All the time

Monday, August 24 11am - 11:30am Stories with Susan! Handley Library, 100 West Piccadilly Street, Winchester. All ages are welcome!

6pm - 7:30pm Anime & Pocky.

Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Road, Stephens City. Anime & Pocky for middle and high school students.

Join us for an evening of anime. August 24: Ruby. Eat some pocky and popcorn and check out our manga and anime titles. Contact Donna Hughes, (540) 869-9000 x215

Truck, trailer & RV Parking @ FRVFD $100 mthly or call for info on long term lease, parking discounts!

221 N. Commerce Ave. Front Royal, Va

540-635-2540

Tuesday, September 1 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, September 2 8:30am - 9:30am Small Business Committee. Chamber Office.

12:30pm - 1pm Warren County Business. On The River 95.3.

6pm - 7:30pm Bull and Bear Club.

Handley Library, 100 West Piccadilly Street, Winchester. Investment club meets in Benham Gallery at Handley Library. Free and open to the public.

6pm - 8pm Patsy Cline Music Festival. Handley Library Auditorium.

The first event of the Patsy Cline Music Festival is a showing of the documentary, “Patsy Cline, Remembering Patsy.” The free of this hourlong film is the authorized video biography. Many stories have been passed around about the woman who became a legend after her death, but this film is the true recounting of her life. The film features 17 Patsy song clips and 10 TV appearances.

Home movies, personal letters, and reminiscences by Patsy’s husband,

The Oak Club Our best seller at lunch comes with chips, salad or fresh cut fries for just $5.95.

So what’s it going to be?

White or wheat?

The Oak Grill in Front Royal

$5.95

Front Royal Little League & Washington Nationals Baseball Plus the award-winning News At Noon & Valley Today, local news & sports updates throughout the day and up-to-date weather from local meteorologist Kemp Miller Serving Front Royal and Warren County since 1948

www.facebook.com/SportsRadio1450WFTR

Commerce Ave. across from Southern States Front Royal, Va. 540-635-FOOD

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Chamber Office.

6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo. North Fork Resort Associates, 301 North Fork Road, Front Royal. Doors open at 4:30. Early birds at 6:30. Food available for purchase. Door prizes, progressive games, queen of hearts, progressive pull tab. Also, brand new Electronic pull tab games. Find us on Facebook. (540) 636-7152. Must be 12 to play. No smoking.

Charlie Dick, and Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Mel Tillis, Roy Clark, and others highlight the life story of the singer. The winner of the 2015 Sing-A-Song Contest Maria Price of Berryville will sing Patsy songs before and after the film showing. Refreshments will be served at the Conclusion of the program. Some Patsy souvenir items and books will be sold by the Patsy Cline Historic House.

Friday, September 4 11am - 11:30am Dance Party Fridays! Handley Library. Dance Party Fridays for Toddlers and Preschoolers! Toddlers, Preschoolers, and their grown-ups are welcome to come boogie down!

1:30pm - 2:30pm Education Committee. Chamber Office.

All night Labor Day Weekend DUSK TO DAWN movies! Family Drive-In Theatre, Valley Pike, Stephens City. Spend a whole night

watching movies from sunset to sunrise on this holiday weekend! This is a patron favorite event. The theater will offer 4 to 5 movies from the summer’s best movies as a big way to usher out the summer season!

ers Market. Gazebo area in Historic Downtown Front Royal. Locally grown farm fresh produce, dairy, meats, plants, home-baked goods including gluten free and sugar free items, handmade crafts, music and MORE! Market Director & Coordinator Becky Lee Weagle; mightyoakfarms.com www.FrontRoyalFM.com 6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo. North Fork Resort Associates, 301 North Fork Road, Front Royal. Doors open at 4:30. Early birds at 6:30. Food available for purchase. Door prizes, progressive games, queen of hearts, progressive pull tab. Also, brand new Electronic pull tab games. Find us on Facebook. (540) 636-7152. Must be 12 to play. No smoking.

Saturday, September 5 9am - 1pm Old Town Farmers Market. Taylor Pavilion, 119 N. Loudoun St., Winchester. The market will run through October 31. All items were grown or produced within a 60mile radius of Winchester. Contact Jennifer Bell, Downtown Manager, or Sarah Acuff Chapman with any questions. (540) 535-3660 or OTW@ winchesterva.gov.

9am – 1pm Front Royal Farm-

Pet-of-the-Week Buddy Dog • Chihuahua

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Humane Society of Warren County

540-635-4734

Monday thru Sunday 10 am to 4 pm - Closed Wednesday • 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA • 540-635-4734 • humanesocietywc@gmail.com To celebrate our life-saving cat partnership, the Humane Society of Warren County and Petco of Front Royal will host a celebration on Saturday, August 22nd 10am-2pm at the Front Royal Petco. In 2013, HSWC was invited to utilize the stationary cat kennels at Petco of Front Royal. Since that time, over 300 cats and kittens have been adopted from this location!

We are so grateful for this partnership and for each every adoptive family that came forward to save a life. We are thankful for our volunteer force that works diligently to clean the kennels and care for the Petco cats. To celebrate, HSWC will be hosting a “Make your on Sunday” bar and there will be many cats and kittens available for adoption. Stop by and see us and help us celebrate this life saving partnership! If you would like to donate toppings for our sundae bar, you may contact Virginia McKinnon 3mckinnons@comcast.net

Leo - 1 year old neutered male hound mix.

Leo is a ton of fun! He loves running around outside and chasing tennis balls. Leo would also love to swim once the whether warms up. So why not come down and meet him so he can steal your heart?

Roscoe - 3 year old neuterd male pit bull.

It doesn’t get much cuter than Roscoe!

Roscoe is a good boy with a handsome smile and a playful personallity. He gets so happy to see people that his tail goes a hundred miles an hour and his whole body wiggles. He also loves toys!

Frankie - 6-8 year old neutered male Australian cattle dog mix. Frankie has one blue eye and one half-blue eye and is a beautiful blue color.

He only needs three things to make him happy, food, food and food! He loves hot dogs and has a gentle, laid back personality.

Girly Girl - 12 year old spayed female lab.

Girly Girl is a beautiful old girl looking for her fur ever home! She has some fatty masses on her sides but they are NOT cancerous. She a super sweet girl that just wants a nice warm sofa to retire on! Girly Girl is currently in a foster home, so please call the shelter to arrange a time to meet her.

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Spicewood Flats Boarding Kennels & Grooming

125 Spicewood Lane • Front Royal

540-635-8979

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

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Property Management

Serving the area for 20 years!

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

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August 28th - September 5th

SundAy mondAy fridAy SATurdAy openinG niGhT TueSdAy free concerT huge county Tractor pull free concert, horse event

Kids 12 & under get in free

lawn & Garden Tractor pull,

free bluegrass concert

rides are $1

Largest Demo Derby in the area KidS dAy!

WedneSdAy ThurSdAy fridAy SATurdAy midWAy openS 1pm harness racing

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10 Am formal ceremony VeTS GeT in free, harness racing

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harness racing, livestock Sale

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VA dream centerstage Appearing nightly

Sunday 8/30: King Street bluegrass monday 8/31: WSiG country Showdown Shenandoah county Semifinals Tuesday 9/01: long hard road band

Wednesday 9/02: many nights Ahead Thursday 9/03: The Thrashen hollar band friday 9/04 : cash express Saturday 9/05: WSiG country Showdown finAlS

Sun-ThurS. SpeciAl price ArmbAndS for rideS

nightly pig races, daily petting zoo, over 400 entries in our livestock & poultry barns, civil War history mobile, lots of daily fun...and a whole lot more!!

Visit our website for a complete schedule of events!

All the grandstands events are separately ticketed and those tickets can be obtained at www.shencofair.com

General Admission Adults $6, child 6-12 $2, under 6 free