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The Art Deco style grille back serves as a focal point to hungry Drive-In enthusiasts. By Greg Harold Local Route 11 is synonymous with historical greats such as Lt. and Maj. Generals Jubal Early and Philip Sheridan renowned for the 1864 Civil War Battle of Cedar Creek, the delicious and ever so satisfying Route 11 Potato Chips, and the Rt. 11 Yard Crawl where one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Finally, let’s not forget one of the last bastions of American style entertainment that peaked in the 50’s and 60’s…The Family Drive-In Movie Theater on Rt. 11, just south of Stephens City. Long gone are the days in most communities across this great coun-

try where one isn’t relegated to watching a Hollywood Blockbuster film, feet sticking to the floor and feeling uncomfortably close to your seat neighbor with their lips smacking, drink swilling, and periodic flashes of light emanating from their most recent text or Facebook post informing the world of their current whereabouts. While Drive-In’s are few and far between, their existence and popularity as an alternate form of viewing pleasure does proliferate. Despite the dramatic downturn in screens over the decades; primarily due to physical capacity constraints, screen limitations, limited show times and

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Read full issues FREE on www.WarrenCountyVA.com & www.FrederickCounty.com through spacious seating, climate controlled environs, chair side service, expanded concession menus, and some establishments serving alcohol and going as far to sponsoring off-beat events such as sing-a-longs and Movie-Cons--where patrons attend as their favorite characters, The Family Drive-In Theater continues to thrive. I’m no fan of the interactive movie experience, so please don’t mistake my distaste for bitterness. I am a huge lyrical fan Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, possibly one of the greatest rock anthems of all time, I shamelessly admit that I don’t turn ABBA

off when it comes across the airwaves, and this body can still “seat dance” to any song from Saturday Night Fever for the entire film’s duration. However, I draw the line at costuming and the throwing of indiscriminate objects for Rocky Horror. But really, no one can sing Rhapsody or Dancing Queen, like the originals--no matter the level of consumed alcohol. Moving like Travolta in traditional theatre venues brings challenges, yet is not impossible. When The Family Drive-In Theater promotes a retro night I just might be car side dancing in my black slacks and polyester button down. Wait a minute…there

are no buttons. Instinctively I have been holding onto this shirt for years. Maybe the time is soon to come. So I wonder to myself, if The Family Drive-In has limited showings, only two screens, serves no alcohol, and doesn’t want to disturb their residential neighbors with wretched sing-a-longs, what do they bring and offer to the community? Three simple words, “a unique experience” and an extremely dedicated operator found in Jim Kopp, maintain the integrity and enjoyment of this theatrical experience. Jim clearly exudes the level of passion required to continue the traditions of this 60 year

Mid September, 2015 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page old Stephens City landmark. Kopp, a retired Civil Servant with The Federal Government, spent the majority of his working career at The Library of Congress but has toiled the last six of his retirement years in a “labor of love” relationship with the theater. Jim was an avid and long standing patron of the theater when in 2009; he entered into a 12 year operations lease with the Dalke Family to manage the theater. The Family Drive-In was not Kopp’s first foray into theater ownership/management. Having had

experience with a property outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, Kopp purchased, refurbished and operated an existing theater but sold it a short time thereafter. That experience was not as positive as the Rt. 11 landmark. Kopp stated that a poor reputation prior to his purchase and a lack of support from community stakeholders were two primary reasons for exiting that market. Jim stressed to me that the patronage and support that he has received from the Northern Shenandoah Valley has been a priSee COVER,

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Page â&#x20AC;˘ Warren & Frederick County Report â&#x20AC;˘ Mid September, 2015 COVER, from mary factor in the long term success and viability of The Family Drive-In. During my time with Jim, an obvious Drive-In â&#x20AC;&#x153;rookieâ&#x20AC;? telephoned to inquire about the theater. While I only heard one side of this conversation this customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest level was very high based upon the answers and one sided dialogue that I was privy to. Jim was happy to explain the entire drive-in experience to this individual from the ideal time to arrive, the screen orientation, show times, concession availability and even making recommendations for this person to bring lawn chairs and how to comfortably orient their family for maximum enjoyment. Jim went as far to say that they can bring their own food if they like, but there is a concession surcharge for this benefit. Wait a minute! Stop the press! This is an entirely new business concept for me to grasp--A theater operator explaining to patrons their welcoming policy of bringing in outside food and beverages? Naturally, my follow up to this was how and why do you

allow outside food and drinks, when the concession take is the life blood of most theater operations? Jim aptly explained to me that the Dalke Family had instituted this policy years ago, and he was reluctant to change the culture that many of the patrons had become accustomed to. However, the $5 concession surcharge for the privilege of bringing your own cooler stocked with goodies is based upon the honor system with all of the proceeds being escrowed for theater improvements. Alas! There is method to this madness. The patrons who pay this surcharge are given a $5.00 voucher toward drinks or popcorn at the main concession stand. The theory being, that once they enter the concession area, they will likely be overcome with the sweet aroma of funnel cakes, burgers and dogs on the grille, French fries, and even Dippinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dots Ice Cream. Jim explains that the program is well received and is very fair to everyone. No longer is there a need to go to the theater with pockets and handbags bulging with concession contraband or fear of be-

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Editor: After following the last several meeting of the Front Royal Town Council it is very troubling to hear the facts surrounding the agreement for revenue sharing offered by the County to the Town resulting in its eventual passing without regards to the facts by the Council In a blatant show of disregard and disrespect for the citizens of Front Royal, and an act of political arrogance, four members of the council, Tharpe, Funk, Connelly and Tewalt refused to hold a public hearing on a matter that may well decide the fate of the Town. That being the 522 water/ sewer agreement with Warren County. Not only that , but they completely ignored the town’s own policy regarding extending water outside the Town’s limits, this policy that at least 3 councilmen and the Mayor have whole heartedly supported in the past at public hearing and officially passing it into Town policy This is a public change that requires a public hearing to overturn. Politicians who have little or no respect for their citizens and their right to be heard on crucial matters concerning the Town do not deserve to be in positions of leadership. Decisions of this magnitude require the insight of all and not just the politically connected. Gentlemen, it is my hope that the Council will reconsider their actions. Hold a public hearing on these 2 matters. Let the public be heard. Council, stop and listen to the citizens of Front Royal, VA. Debra Siksay, Front Royal Editor: After watching video regarding the vote on the county’s offer to the town for revenue sharing , it was encouraging on a level not related to the outcome of the vote. The vote to pass the offer was clearly not to the long

term benefit of the town’s citizens. It was also in violation of the town water code policy, which begs to ask the question of why was it not delayed? The highlight from a different perspective was the debate between our newly elected millennial council person and the other so-called seasoned political veterans. The millennial generation (18-35 year olds ) is larger than retiring baby boomers. We are beginning to see the greatest transfer of wealth and power in world history as these millennials start to take over. What will be interesting is to watch how creative they will be in solving problems baby boomers are leaving behind. When you read all the press on this generation, one might get somewhat concerned about their ability to lead. After watching this last council meeting and how millennial council person Bébhinn C. Egger handled the issue, I’m feeling good and excited about our future. I don’t know what happened to the other millennial on council taking the position he did. It’s easy to see that Egger did homework on the issue, prepared and pointed out the possible land mines that the other more seasoned council members missed or were told not to support by outside influences. It was also nice to see council person Bret Hrbek contributing his support in outlining facts and concerns about passing the proposal. Even though the outcome of this issue was not positive and shows the lack of research by other council members, it is encouraging to think of the possibilities of the next election attracting several more of these dynamic millennials choosing to get involved and run for office. Think about how exciting it would be in old FroRo and the possibilities of good things happening to help our community adjust to our rapidly changing world with more young people like Egger involved. J. Michael Graham Front Royal

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Historic Mint House short term rental permit on the chopping block By Timothy P. Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report The final vote for the short term rental special use permit on the Historic Mint House took place at the Sept. 1 meeting of the Warren County Board of Supervisors. Several citizens and neighbors of the property in question got up to speak out against the special use permit. The first citizen to speak was Gavin Boechelie. Before Gavin had the opportunity to address the board, Supervisor Murray pressed for extra time for this speaker, stating, “Mr. Chairman, before Gavin starts could we give him an extra few minutes? I know he has put together a rather large presentation with a lot of information. I think we should give him the courtesy. He spent a couple of hours here with me in the conference room yesterday putting this presentation together.” Boechelie was then able to make his presentation, in which he outlined his concerns about the short term rental permit being approved for the Historic Mint House. He started out by explaining, “I do not have an issue with the concept of short term tourist rental.” He then went on to list his concerns and reasons why the board should not approve the permit requested. The top of his list was that his understanding of what a short term rental unit should be: that the residents of the home rent it out to tourists while they are not living in the residence. His understanding was that the owners of the Mint House plan on renting the unit full time to tourists visiting the area, making it a commercial enterprise. He also brought up the fact that to his knowledge there was still a musical performance scheduled for Sep-

tember 6th, referring to the Appaloosa Festival that was moved to the Skyline Ranch Resort several weeks ago. He also mentioned that there were several weddings advertised online that were scheduled to take place at the Mint House. He did not specify where online he found these ads. In addition to speaking with Benjamin McMahon and his partner Josh Peterson, I did some research at the beginning of this process and discovered that the wedding advertisements in question were on a web site that had no connection to the Mint House. He also brought up concerns with the property regarding distance requirements and Virginia Department of Transportation entry require-

ments to the number of cars driving in and out of the property for social gatherings such as family weddings. Two other members of the community mentioned similar concerns with the short term rental permit. After the board heard the comments from the residents, they began their own discussion on the short term rental permit. First to comment on the permit was Chairman Traczyk who stated, “Mr. Lee who owns the property, and these people, (referring the Ben McMahon’s managing company) can have a party on their property whenever they want. Just like any one of us who wants to hold a party at our own property. They can have a wedding in the back yard every weekend

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for the county. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good use for the property. Tourists can come in and enjoy beautiful Warren County, pay taxes, buy food, shop in our county. They leave their money. They go back where they came from. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to build more schools to educate their children. I see this as a good use with proper conditions. I think that a really good job at addressing the concerns has been done. So I am going support this.â&#x20AC;? Again Murray, who is running for re election and who has been a very vocal opponent to this short term tourist rental in his own district, added some last comments to this issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There have been a lot of opened-ended questions. This is a test case. I am not against short term

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Page • Warren & Frederick County Report • Mid September, 2015 HOMES, from neighbors may have been the fault of the management for not being in communication with the neighbors and keeping them apprised to what they were planning. His last concern was if this permit is denied, what impact would it have on the owners of the property in regards to continuing to have events on the property. The county’s planning director Taryn Logan stated that as long as a fee wasn’t charged to attend the wedding or event than the owners of the property could hold events on the property. Traczyk added, “They can hold the events on their property anyway. I am going to support this. They can have all these parties by right. The government can only take care of just so much. People have rights. What we are suggesting with this is that we set conditions around this so that it eliminates some of the concerns with this and puts some restrictions on this. Otherwise they can have the parties and they will have the weddings because that is their right just like anybody here has the right to do something in their back yard whether it’s one week, two weeks or even three weeks. Maybe we can put a limit on how many they can have in a year. But I think it is a good use for the property and I think will bring some income into the county and it will show some visitors where we live. The tourists won’t be using the school systems, they will come for the weekend or the week and then leave. They will leave some footprints and take some pictures hopefully. It’s a good use for the property and it puts some restrictions on what the property can be used for and if we deny it there are no restrictions. I am going to support it.”

When the vote was held, the motion for the special use permit failed on a 3 to 2 vote with Traczyk and Glavis supporting the motion. Immediately after the vote Glavis got in the last word on the issue by saying softly, “They can do what they want.” Ben McMahon released this statement after the vote was taken on the short term tourist rental for the Historic Mint House. “Over the last several years, we have been working hard to build a business that reflects the natural beauty and significant historical nature of Warren County. We chose a historical Manor Home called the Mint House. Over the last 6 to 8 months we have gone through the lengthy and costly process of county approval to operate a business on one of the most spectacular plots of land this area has to offer. After restricting the property and the business down to almost nothing, the county still did not approve our request to display the best thing this county has to offer. Our County government needs to be better. Each one of the County supervisors, by virtue of their election, is charged with leading and serving in a manner that reflects what is great about representative government. When elected officials fail in this regard, it is to the detriment of all of County constituents. When small business is stifled in this county, it hurts all of us, particularly when no logical explanation is afforded to the public. Short-term tourist rentals abound across the state and the country, to the betterment of the tax base and tourism revenue for their localities. Today our county leadership failed to see above the fray, and stifled a small business without providing a logical and reasonable explanation for their decision. Elected of-

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times can be very “restrictive” said Kopp. Powerhouse studios such as Disney may institute distribution covenants restricting the theater operator from showing a Disney production side by side with that of another studio. As well, the various studios have different “gate percentages” which dictates the percentage split of ticket sales that the operator must pay to the studio. Kopp indicated that these fees can range upward to “80% of gross ticket sales”. With rent, overhead, insurance, and licensing fees, now you know why your popcorn and soda cost more than the price of entry. “Jim, I am rather shocked at the gate percentages that you have to forfeit. With the high percentage split, and your concession model, have you ever thought about other ways of generating revenue, such as tiered pricing for premium parking, or a reservation system that allows you to pay for a reserved parking space? I know that I would pay a premium to guarantee a specific space”. Jim paused for a moment and said that “I have often thought about those options, but logistically and technically I have not developed the plan or mechanism by which to manage it. Currently we offer online ticket sales which guarantees you a spot, but not particular space. It would be nice to offer a system, similar to the airlines, where you click on the space that you would like to reserve and you are assured that spot.” Technically and logistically, the business is just not set up for that….yet. While we are on the subject on technology, I asked Jim how the drive-in experience has kept up with technical innovations. Long gone are the days of listing to a film in mono audio utilizing just the car side window audio apparatus. Today’s drive-ins are equipped with low frequency FM broadcast allowing for a surround sound experience for those autos that are equipped with such features. Patrons can also bring in portable stereos and set them near their lawn chairs or place them on their tailgates or truck beds. Jim proudly proclaimed though that customers that want the genuine and authentic experience of the drive-in use the pole mounted audio speakers. “In fact, we are one of just a few remaining theaters that still offer use of these devices.” As Jim and I continued our discussion, my attention drifted toward the screening room equipment. Kopp indicated that “the digital projectors cost upwards of $70,000 each”. While we didn’t get into the technicalities of the projectors, it appeared that each unit had an independent air conditioning and venting system attached as a necessity of operation. Boxes

of supplies and candy lined the cool walls along with a large rack of electrical equipment and what appeared to be a computer server. “Jim, what is method by which films are distributed and shown”, I asked. Jim presented shoe box sized package and produced a computer hard drive. “The film is loaded onto these hard drives, in which I install them onto our server; at that point, the studio sends an ‘access key’, to activate the file, which allows us to digitally screen the film”. “When the film lease expires, the access key no longer works and the hard drives are returned.” Films typically have about a “one month shelf life” for viewing, with the exception of animated children’s films which will “generally run for 6 or 7 weeks.” “Jim, this has been a great discussion. Tell me some specifics about your theater and how it is operated.” “We have two screens and a total of 434 parking spaces. Screen #1, the primary screen has 230 spaces and Screen #2 has 204. We are open nine months out of the year with the season beginning in March and ending in November. During the months of May through August, we are open 7 days a week. We always show a double feature as part of your admission. The first showing is always a first run film, and the 2nd feature is a prior release. Early Bird admissions start arriving and lining up along Route 11 between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m., so get here early for the best spaces. We do sponsor special events during the year such as the upcoming Dusk till Dawn Labor Day Film Festival. This is where we will run five of the most popular films of the year for one entry fee. We fully expect to be sold out for this event. We also have an upcoming car show and Halloween event in mid-September and late October.” “Jim, I want to thank you for being such a gracious host and allowing me and the reader to better understand the history and entertainment experience that you continue to bring to the community.” I truly hope that through this written piece of one man’s journey and collage of photographs archiving bits of history, that you will be inspired to visit one of the last bastions of American style entertainment. About the Author: Greg Harold is metropolitan area based Construction Management Professional residing in Front Royal, VA. Harold is an active member on the Town of Front Royal’s Board of Architectural Review and his completing his MBA from The George Washington University. Mr. Harold enjoys aerial photography and feature writing for area publications.

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Local author tells Civil War stories in Soldiers’ Words Reenactor researched 3,500 books for historical sources to tell what soldiers’ lives were like and what they wore

Kenn Woods presents his definitive book “The Soldier’s Words”; all about American Civil War Confederate uniforms and much more, told in the soldiers’ own words. By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report Most people don’t think about all that goes into supplying an army with clothing and food, but Kenn Woods took a six-year journey into the daily lives of American Civil War soldiers, ending up with a book that shows what it was like to be half-starved, and half-naked while dodging bullets and sabers. “My idea in writing the book was to ask, ‘what did the Confederate soldiers say, what did Union soldiers say?’” he said. As a Confederate reenactor with the 26th Virginia Infantry in the late 1980s and 90s, he heard a lot of “armchair experts” talking about things that didn’t seem accurate. What they were saying didn’t sound right to him based on from what he had learned in his elementary and high school. “When I began Civil War re-enacting in 1988, I saw there were two schools of thought regarding the uniform of the Confederate soldiers. One is that the Rebels were never ragged, and that it was just a romantic myth started after the war. “The other school of thought is that

the Rebels were always ragged and wore whatever they could get their hands on. I decided that the best way to discover the truth is by investigating what the soldiers themselves said regarding their clothing through letters, diaries and memoirs. Six years and 1,046 pages later, he had a book. “This book uses the soldiers’ own words regarding Confederate uniforms and includes many surprising anecdotes and some “firsts” regarding incidents of the Civil War,” Woods said. His research took him through over 3,500 books, 5,000 letters, diaries, memoirs, war correspondences, and information found in Navy and Army logs, some of which had never been published before. “I even went through a 300-page book and got one sentence,” he said. And he and seven coworkers from the mental health facility hospital where he worked, spent an hour deciphering one page of bad handwriting about the Battle of the Wilderness that had been written in several different ink colors, and had never been published outside the official records.

“We were used to deciphering doctors’ handwriting,” he said with a laugh. Woods book is chronological, and takes the reader through the entire war, which started in 1861 and ended in 1865. He said that at any given point in the book, one can see how scarce food was and what the fighting men and prisoners of war had to wear. In early 1862, uniforms were massproduced and supplied to troops. Until that time, the “commutation system” was in place, which allowed soldiers to have their own uniforms made to the new Confederate States of America (CSA) regulations and then be reimbursed by the CS government, but the allowance for uniforms was $21 per six months. Many soldiers couldn’t afford that. Officers always had to buy their own uniforms until March, 1864. Union and British soldiers, who wore the blue uniforms, could get new ones at any time, but in the south, even though they were issued uniforms sometimes, any kind of clothes were scarce, so the States’ governors asked people to hold clothing drives. “They took anything-coats, pants, shoes, socks, hats and even fancy dress wear-anything to keep them warm,” Woods said. “The Quartermaster tried so hard to get uniforms for the men,” he said, and mentioned that the unit he fought with never had solid gray or solid brown, but had “Butternut” jackets, dyed from Butternut tree roots. The jackets started out gray, the dye turned them black or brown, then they faded to tan. In the Civil War, the soldiers wearing those jackets were called “Butternut boys”. The color was good camouflage but sometimes they didn’t have the dyes, especially further south where those trees didn’t grow. They had basically the same type of uniform as the Union soldiers, but it was light gray, so due to the blockades and unavailability of their uniforms, they sometimes took blue ones from captured Union soldiers and dyed them. Several types of cloth were used for the troops, and the Confederate Army was the first army to issue cotton uniforms, which were cooler in the heat. The southern government sent an agent to New York to sell cotton, and the proceeds were used to purchase uniforms for Confederate troops. “Cotton was worth its weight in gold and the Union command also sneaked through the lines to get bales of cotton,” Woods said. Another type of uniform was made from “Drab”. It was white wool dyed somewhat dingily, and it was pretty unpopular at first with the men. Some Texans were issued Drab uniforms and they were described by

Missouri Confederate Ephraim Anderson. “The cloth was rough and coarse texture, and the cutting and style would have produced a sensation in fashionable circles; the stuff was white, never having been colored, with the exception of a small quantity of dirt and a good supply of grease - the wool had not been purified by any application of water since it was taken from the back of the sheep. “In pulling off and putting on the cloths, the olfactories were constantly exercised with a strong odor of that animal... ...Our cloths, however, were strong and serviceable, [even] if we did look and feel somewhat sheepish in them,” he said. But their vicious fighting left an impression on the Union troops at Shiloh, with one Yankee describing the Texan regiment as “...them hellcats that went into battle dressed in their grave clothes.” Woods said his experiences as a reenactor gave him a deeper understanding of what the soldiers went through and how their clothing affected their daily life. “I had read about it, but wanted to see what it felt like to go through dust storms and snow and I did get to see what it felt like,” he said. In his book, he inserted many other details of their daily lives, along with

his own commentary. On page 28, a soldier describes an experience he had in July of 1861 this way, “We were going at double quick time when I stepped on a very rough rock, bruising my foot badly. My shoes being nearly worn out, the rock had fair play. I am now nearly barefoot and the next march will put me entirely so…” And there’s a sorrowful account of several guys standing and waiting for a Yankee to die so they could rescue his clothes. Confederates, so illclad after 1862 and Fredericksburg, stripped dead Yankees, even those already buried. But the Confederate soldiers weren’t allowed to wear union jackets, because they could be mistaken for the enemy, so they turned them inside out, and wore them anyway, so they wouldn’t go cold. “When Hollywood shows the troops wearing all blue and all gray, they’re wrong,” he said. As proof of this, there are accounts by Professor Thaddeus Lowe, an American Civil War aeronaut, scientist and inventor, and the father of military aerial reconnaissance in the United States, who flew over the lines in a hot air balloon and telegraphed down the positions of the army and See AUTHOR, 10

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Page 10 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Mid September, 2015 AUTHOR, from boats on the river. He said he saw the blue lines of the Union clearly, but the Confederate line was variegatedbrown and gray, and naturally camouflaged. In some cases, the lack of clothing and food affected the outcome of battles. In Woods’ book, there’s a message from Captain Samuel D. Buck dating from October 30, 1864, regarding the battle of Cedar Creek. Cedar Creek is near what is now Middletown, and only a few miles from Front Royal. He wrote, “While we were waiting for orders, Sheridan was moving from Winchester with fresh corps, that had not fired a gun, and with as many men as we had in our army. Notwithstanding this, we would have whipped them but half our army was back pillaging the captured wagons, hunting for clothing and shoes, as many were almost naked.” And every year in July, they swelter in the heat wearing the wool uniforms at the Battle of Gettysburg reenactment. “We sweat all the way through them, and feel how it must have been then,” said Woods. Woods has lived in Front Royal since 2001, and grew up in Fairfax Station. He went to school at Fairview Elementary School, and heard stories about the war. He said Union troops had been billeted there who had the dangerous job of guarding the railroad from John Singleton Mosby’s men, also called the “Gray Ghosts”. The area of northern central Virginia where Woods grew up, was known during the war and since, as “Mosby’s Confederacy”. John Singleton Mosby, nicknamed the “Gray Ghost”, was a Confederate army cavalry battalion commander of the 43rd Battalion, 1st Virginia Cavalry, known as Mosby’s Rangers or Mosby’s Raiders. It was a partisan ranger unit, famous for attacking in lightning quick raids, then eluding Union Army pursuers and disappearing by blending in with local farmers and townsmen. Woods said he often walked the seven miles to Clifton, Virginia, and saw where the train had been derailed by Mosby’s men and had fallen off a bank. “It (guarding the railroad) was a dangerous job,” Woods said. His love of the Civil War history led him to do the reenactments as a Confederate soldier. “Reenactors are the best people

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and if you like camping or have a historical interest, it’s great. What we carried from our car was shared, and it was what we lived on. I was in the 26th Virginia infantry, and it was hard core. Most of the guys were just out of the army and younger, but there were some older farmers and kids who came too. The kids who came with their family loved it. The women cooked and gave food to us. “Reenactors have a good time in camps. We learned history and heard great ghost stories, listened to and played period folk and bluegrass music. It’s not just marching and fighting, but is very enjoyable because of the camaraderie,” he said. He wants readers to know that, “This is the resource for anyone doing research on Confederate uniforms. Even an intense civil war enthusiast will discover something new every page. Now a researcher won’t have to go through the 3,500 reference books

I did.” Last October his book was accepted by Page Publishing, Inc., in New York City, who published it on May 22, 2015. They asked him why people would be interested in uniforms, and he told them that when he looked on the reenactors’ websites, “All you see are questions about uniforms. Reenactors want to see different uniforms from different times during the war. Now they can get the answers from my book.” Woods said he will publish Volume Two next spring. “The Soldier’s Words can be ordered online at www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com A book signing at the reenacted Battle of Cedar Creek is planned. For information, contact Kenn Woods at kenwoods123@gmail.com – carol@areaguides.com

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From hardware to bakeware—what’s next for Craig Laird? By Teresa Brumback Warren & Frederick County Report

Shenandoah Confections at 126 East Main Street specializes in handmade artisan chocolates, hand-painted chocolates, and fudge, as well as a wide assortment of teas.

Craig Laird’s specialties range from “computers” to now “chocolates.” It was a surprise even to himself. Owner of 25-year-old Royal Oak Computers and a commercial building nearby at 1 Kidd Lane, Laird is continuing to run those businesses while also recently chalking up latest endeavor: Shenandoah Confections diagonally across on Main Street. “This was totally unexpected to myself and my friends and family,” he chuckles. Laird helped introduce computers to Front Royal and Warren County as

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device that will allow people to touch commands like they are gesturing with their fingers, “like in the air,” he says breathlessly, in the next five to 20 years. While he continues to be active at the helm of his computer business, the first week of July Laird branched out and bought a neighboring chocolate and tea shop, Shenandoah Confections at 126 East Main Street. He had learned it was being sold and thought it had promise. “One of the nice things was the previous owner did a lot of research on chocolates and teas. We didn’t have to reinvent the wheel.” It’s apparent that it wasn’t just his business acumen but also that his heart was in the deal. I couldn’t stand the thought of a good niche business closing on Main Street,” he laments. “It seemed to be viable. “I’m an enterpreneur. When I see an opportunity I grab it. We’ll see if we can turn this business around,” he says of the chocolate and tea shop. The chocolate shop is a sweet addition to a cluster of businesses including a nearby bake shop and high-end See DOWNTOWN, 12

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Shenandoah Confections has a gift area which offers for sale brightly colored teapots, tea sets, tea infusers, “all natural dry frosting mixes” and more. store in Front Royal. The shop is aimed as serving a wide clientele, from tourists and locals to those buying for weddings and corporate events. Chocolate is not just for women anymore. “It’s a whole family endeavor,” he says. Available at the store are fudge sticks for $1.75 each or three for $5. Handmade chocolates are available at 45 cents and 65 cents apiece, with hand-painted chocolates at $1.75 each or three for $5. Fudge is $4 for a quarter pound and there’s a special of “buy three and get one free,” according to Ladd.

“It’s a great place,” oozes Mike McCool, owner of National Media Services Inc. in Front Royal, who stopped in to the shop recently to meet with Laird. “I bought my wife all sorts of fudge here. The chocolate cheesecake fudge was the best,” he adds. He quips that he scored “not brownie points, but fudge points” with the staff at the town office by bringing them gifts of fudge. “It makes a great gift. I try to shop local,” he adds. Popular flavors in chocolates and fudge include creme brulee, apple Grand Marnier, key lime, passion fruit, and shapes of everything from lavender flavored and purple colored butterfly chocolates, to strawberry hearts and edible paint-spattered black raspberry fudge sticks. If someone wants a housewarming or corporate gift, the clerks can assemble boxed chocolates from $12 to $72, says Laird, adding “We can even get them in wedding colors.” In the tea arena, the teas range

Craig Laird looks happy to have acquired his new business, Shenandoah Confections, which is across from his established Royal Oak Computers company. from $1.15 to $9 an ounce for teas and blends, including rosebuds and petals at the lower end to “Amore,” a blend of rose, mint and lavender in a green tea base, according to Ladd. The store also has a gift area which offers for sale brightly colored tea-

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Independent Front Royal Mayor endorses Republican for County Clerk By Timothy P. Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report

Mayor Timothy Darr endorses Councilman Daryl Funk for Clerk of Circuit Court

On September 16, 2015 we received a press release from the Campaign of Daryl Funk for Clerk of the Circuit Court for Warren County. In that release Funk’s campaign announced the reception of an endorsement from the Mayor of Front Royal, Timothy Darr. Funk stated, “Serving on the Front Royal Town Council has been among the greatest opportunities and honors of my life. Mayor Darr has provided critical leadership to the Town of Front Royal both before and during my term. Having the support of community leaders like Mayor Darr reaffirms my commitment to serving in this important office.”

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In the release Darr had this to say, “It has been a pleasure serving with Councilman Funk over the past few years. Having worked as closely as I have with Daryl, he clearly has the best interest of the citizens of Front Royal and Warren County at heart. He has been a tireless advocate and public servant for all of our community regardless of background or status.” Darr continued, “He has the legal background and ability to lead the Clerk’s office in the coming years, and it is my honor and privilege to endorse Daryl Funk for Warren County Circuit Court Clerk.” Funk added, “If I am fortunate enough to earn the votes of the citizens of Warren County, I will miss serving with Mayor Darr and the other members of Council, but with Tim at the helm, I know that Front Royal will remain in good hands.” Daryl Funk is seeking to succeed retiring Circuit Court Clerk Jennifer Sims who previously endorsed Funk at a press conference in January. Tim Darr was first elected Mayor in May 2010. Prior to that time, he served on the Front Royal Town Council from 2004 to 2008, including his time as Vice Mayor from 2006 to 2008. Tim also served on the Warren County School Board for five years-two years as Chairman and two years as Vice Chairman. Darr is employed by the U.S. Department of Defense as a Supervisor Physical Security Specialist for the Pentagon Force Protection Agency. The question that comes to this reporters mind, Is Mayor Timothy Darr in violation of the Hatch Act? I was able to reach Mayor Timothy Darr via phone on the afternoon of September 16th. I asked the Mayor if he had any additional comments regarding the endorsement and any possible violation of the Hatch act. He had this to say, “My only encounter with Daryl has been through

the town council with him as a councilman and myself as the mayor. I feel that he has done a good job and especially with his integrity and his positions on things. He has done well. I think he had done a good job for the citizens of Front Royal. It is not an issue of always agreeing with his stance on issues but I definitely feel that he has served the community in what he feels is in the community’s best interest. I admire that and that is the reason I am endorsing him. I feel that he has done a good job and he has looked out for the citizens. He has done everything that he feels is right for the citizens of the town. Although we may have different opinions on different subjects, he certainly has always been a statesman and a very good advocate for what he feels is best for the citizens of Front Royal and I think that will carry onto the Clerk of County. I was also able to ask him whether or not his endorsement of Funk would be consider as a violation of the Hatch act due to the fact that Darr is a Federal Employee. The Hatch act was a law enacted by the Federal Government in 1939 to limit the political activity of Federal employees of the District of Columbia. In 1993, legislation that substantially amended the Hatch Act was signed into law. The Hatch Act Reform Amendments of 1993 permit most federal employees to take active part in partisan political management and partisan campaigns while still prohibiting them from seeking public office in partisan elections, most employees are free to work, while off duty, on the partisan campaigns of candidates of their choice. He replied to my question, “Absolutely not, prior to endorsing him I forwarded the endorsement along with all the information to the Office of the Special Council and I received a written statement stating that my endorsement of him did not violate the Hatch Act. I would’ve never endorsed him or any other candidate if that weren’t that case.” – tim@areaguides.com

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All precautions are used for protecting the horsesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ears and hearing. Horses are equipped with earplugs before the shooting begins. eight Mounted Shooters that participated in a recent demo at the Warren County Fairgrounds, to kick off Fair week. So, if you like fast horses and fast shooting, this up and coming sport might be what you are looking for. Thank you to George Lewis for inviting me to ride his well-trained shooting mount, Cisco.

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31, of 25 Thunderbird Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels belonging to Denise Cleveland, with a value of $200.00 or more. Richard Lewis Carter The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about June 21, 2015, in the County of Warren, Richard Lewis Carter, age and address unknown, did unlawfully and feloniously take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels belonging to Action Auto Sales, having a value of less than $200.00, the accused having twice or more before been convicted of an offense deemed as larceny.

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60, of 707 Parkview Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously, wrongfully and fraudulently use, dispose of, conceal or embezzle property belonging to Taco Bell, having a value of more than $200, which she had received for the benefit of Taco Bell, by virtue of her fiduciary responsibilities. Ethan Richard Biggie The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Ethan Richard Biggie with four counts.

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ing to Skyline Baptist Church, with the intent to commit larceny therein. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels of Skyline Baptist Church, with a value of $200.00 or more. Date of the offenses was on or about May 27, 2015. Jack Allen McClellan The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Jack Allen McClellan, 33, of 342 Loop Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Jack Allen McClellan did unlawfully and feloniously assault and batter Tiffany Potter, a family or household member, having been previously convicted of assault and battery against a family or household member within twenty years of this third or subsequent offense, and that each such assault and battery ocSee INDICTMENTS, 18

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Court Grand Jury charges Brian Lee Seal with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Brian Lee Seal, 46, of 105 Artillery Rd., Winchester, VA 22602, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. COUNT TWO: Brian Lee Seal did unlawfully and intentionally attempt to prevent a law enforcement officer

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Warren, Knanequa Shantise Roberts, 21, of 1447 Cedar St., SE, Washington D.C. 20020, did unlawfully and feloniously utter, attempt to employ as true, sell, exchange, deliver, or offer to sell, or receive with the same intent, or employ as true a false, forged or base coin, note or bill current by law or usage in this Commonwealth. COUNTSTWO and THREE: Knanequa Shantise Roberts did unlawfully and feloniously, while being a prisoner in a state, local or community correctional facility or in the custody of an employee thereof, procure, secrete or possess Marijuana. Dates of the offenses were on or about May 17 and 18, 2015. Ashley Alec Bryant The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about May 17, 2015, in the County of Warren, Ashley Alec Bryant, 26, of 3675 Jay St., NE, Washington D.C.

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The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges David Schuyler Gelina, 20, address unknown, with two counts. COUNT ONE: David Schuyler Gelina did unlawfully take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels of Anthony Dale Gochenour, with a value of $200.00 or more. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intention of converting goods and merchandise to his own use without having paid the full price thereof, willfully con-

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Page 22 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Mid September, 2015 Defensive Firearms of Virginia, LLC Basic Pistol Shooting Class The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the National Rifle Association, will be holding a Basic Pistol Shooting Class, Saturday, October 17, from 9:00am – 5:00pm at the Warren County Community Center. This class is a complete program covering gun education, safety, handling, learning how to aim and fire a pistol, how to clean your gun, and more. Class cost is $75.00/person. Participants must be 10 years of age and older; anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This class is limited to 35 participants, so pre-registration is required. For more information about the course contact Rex King at DFV357@yahoo. com To register contact the Warren County Community Center at (540) 635-1021, Monday through Saturday 8:00am - 10:00pm and Sunday, 1:00pm - 9:00pm.

Fish Printing Learn from a Shenandoah River State Park ranger about all the fish that swim in our area and make your own fish print t-shirt. This course will be instructed by an Educational specialist from the Shenandoah River State Park and will be held on Saturday, September 26, from 10:00am - 11:00am at the Miller Park, Shelter #1. Course is recommended for ages 5 years of age and older; adults are welcome. The cost for this class is $10.00. Program is limited to 10 participants. Registration information can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@warrencountyva.net. Dog Obedience Class The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registration for their Dog Obedience class for dogs 3 months old and up. Class is held on Saturday mornings, September 26, 2015 through October

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Mid September, 2015 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 23 Outdoor Writers Association of America announced that Ann and Rob Simpson of Stephens City, Virginia, were recognized as award recipients during the 2015 OWAA Excellence in Craft Contest. This annual awards program recognizes and honors the best work of outdoor communicators who are members of OWAA. This year, 62 individuals took home a total of nearly $12,000 in cash prizes. The couple won second place in the flora category of the photography contest for “Mountain Lady’s Slipper,” Nature Guide to Yosemite National Park, October 2014. The flora category recognizes photographs in which a wild plant(s) is the main subject in its natural setting. They also received second place in the outdoor fun and adventure category of the photography contest for “Cross Country Skier Yosemite,” Nature Guide to Yosemite National Park, October 2014. The outdoor fun and adventure category recognizes the best outdoor recreation work from

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tion: (540) 869-2182 or on Facebook. 11am - 12pm Story Time! Bowman Library. For children ages 2-6 and their families. A lively program of stories, finger plays, songs, books, movement, music and puppets. Contact Donna Hughes at (540) 8699000 x215. 11:30am – 1:30pm Girl Grant Luncheon. Front Royal United Methodist Church. The Front Royal Women’s Resource Center will hold its annual Girl Grant Luncheon in recognition of two Warren County Middle School girls and in support of the activities they represent. Reservations and advanced ticket purchase of $35 each are needed by Sept. 15. For more information and online ticketing, go to www.frwrc.org. 12:30pm - 1:30pm Talk like a Pirate Day! Handley Library, 100 W Piccadilly St, Winchester. “Talk Like a Pirate Day!” All Pirates Welcome! Saturday Arggggh, come get your picture taken with Snoopy! He’s visiting for “Library Card Sign-Up Month”! We will read pirate stories, tell pirate jokes & make a pirate craft! All ages are welcome! 1pm - 2:30pm Family Film & Picnic. Bowman Library. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and a blanket to sit on the floor. Our

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Emma “Celina” Hamilton, 98, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Wednesday, September 16, 2015, Memorial contributions may be made to Stephens City Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 253, Stephens City, Virginia, 22655 or the charity of the donor’s choice. at her home. Thomas Eugene Cave, 69, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at his home. Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, 300 Fort Collier Road, Winchester, Virginia 22603 or The American Red Cross, 561 Fortress Drive, Winchester, Virginia 22603. Johan Thornton Coates, 85, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Winchester Medical Center. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, ALA-VA, c/o Kira Koon, 9702 Gayton Road, #110, Richmond, VA 23238, memo: In memory of Johan Coates. Kyle Edward Steverson, 26, of Winchester, VA, died Thursday, September 10, 2015 in Winchester Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his daughters’ names, Trinity-Lynn Grady and Madison-Noelle Stephanie Steverson, c/o Wanda Cole and mailed to Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel, 1600 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA 22601. Norris Eugene “Buck” Bean, 90, of Winchester, Virginia, died Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at his home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post 2123, 1021 Reliance Road, Middletown, Virginia, 22645 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, 900 E. Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Rachel Erin Partlow, 24, of Stephens City, VA died Monday, September 7, 2015 at her home. Memorial contribution may be made to Stephens City Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 253, Stephens City, VA 22655. Betty Lou Melton, 80, of Winchester, VA died Friday, September 4, 2015 at Blue Ridge Hospice Residential Center. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in memory of Betty Lou to Opequon Presbyterian Church, 217 Opequon Church Lane, Winchester, VA 22602 or Millwood Station Volunteer Fire Company, 252 Costello Drive, Winchester, VA 22602. Aubrey M. Shiley, 96, of Winchester, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at a local nursing home. Memorial contributions may be made to Refuge United Methodist Church, 717 Refuge Church Road, Stephens City, VA 22655.

Thursday, September 24 10am - 11am Writing Workshop. Benham Room, Handley Library. The author of the 2015 One Book One Community book will conduct a writing workshop today. 10:30am - 11:30am Preschool Story time. Clarke County Library. A lively 30-minute combination of stories, finger plays, songs and rhymes for preschool children and their families. 11am - 11:30am Baby Time. Bowman Library. Story time for Infants (birth to 15 months). A program of songs, stories, clapping and tapping. Bowman Library Children’s Room. Contact: Jane Smith (540) 869-9000.

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, September 25 11am - 11:30am Dance Party Fridays! Handley Library. Toddlers, Preschoolers, & their grown-ups are

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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; mightyo-

akfarms.com www.FrontRoyalFM. com. 11am - 12pm Meet a Firefighter! Handley Library. Meet a Firefighter! It’s Fire Prevention Week. Meet one of our community helpers, a real firefighter, and learn how to stay safe. Family program for all ages. 11am - 12pm Story Time! Bowman Library. For children ages 2-6 and their families. A lively program of stories, finger plays, songs, books, movement, music and puppets.

Contact Donna Hughes at (540) 8699000 x215. 1pm - 2:30pm Family Film & Picnic. Bowman Library. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and a blanket to sit on the floor. Our teens will be serving popcorn and lemonade October 3: Matilda. The movie showing is free and sponsored by the Friends of Handley Regional Library and the Bowman Library Teen Advisory Board. 6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo. 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. Sunday, October 4 8am - 4pm Warren County Fair Flea Market. Warren County Fairgrounds. Come and play our “What is it” game. Our vendors offer collectibles, jewelry, antiques, sports memorabilia, NASCAR items, comic books, dolls, new and used furniture, household items, tools, and so much more! You are sure to find something for everyone at prices for everyone. The Flea Market is open every weekend except during the fair. For more information contact (540) 635-5827. – briefs@warrencountyreport.com

Pet-of-the-Week Max Dog • Doberman Pinscher

Adult • Male • Small

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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

Become a member of HSWC and help us save lives! Funds collected through membership dues help HSWC provide compassionate care to abandoned, abused, homeless and neglected animals in our community. To become a member or renew your membership, please call the shelter at (540) 635-4734 ext. 225 Buddy - 3 year old male lab/ chow mix. Hi there!! My name is Buddy and I am serching for my furever family. I would like a home with someone who LOVES to play! Love to go running, hiking and adventuring? Then I am the perfect pup for you! Stop by the shelter to visit me today!

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River - 2 year old male hound mix. This gorgeous boy is River! He is very playful and loveable and does well with children 4 and up. Come by the shelter today and visit with him!

Emma - 6 year old spayed female cattle dog mix. She is friendly with everyone she meets and especially likes children. We took her to visit the folks at the Front Royal Admin Center and she had a wonderful time. She will sit for treats and rides well in the car and even in elevators! She has so much love for people that she would prefer not to share her home with other pets.

Finn - 2 year old neutered male lab mix. This handsome man is Finn. Finn can be a little shy with new people, but give him some time to get to know you and he is the sweetest pup you will ever see. He just loves to give hugs and kisses. Stop by the shelter today to visit him!

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Property Management

Serving the area for 20 years! Sam Snead Realty • 540-635-9753

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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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