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McAuliffe moves against guns Engle’s Angle Letters to the Editor Happy 100th birthday Rachel Keener Winchester Crime Warren County Commissioner of the Revenue race Hrbek, Darr respond in ongoing Corridor debate 26th District State Senate race Festival of Leaves Indictments Clarke & Frederick County Crime Local news briefs Community Calendar

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Gov. McAuliffe moves to create more Virginia ‘gun free zones’ From Governor McAuliffe: Like too many communities around the nation, cities and counties across the Commonwealth have experienced the devastating effects of gun violence. While Virginians will never forget the tragic massacre of young promise that occurred at Virginia Tech in 2007, or the most recent murders of two young journalists on air in Roanoke, gun violence has tragically impacted families and communities from Lee County to the Eastern Shore, from Loudoun to Halifax in ways that have changed those communities forever. Through the efforts of many Virginians within both the public and private sectors, our Commonwealth has taken great steps to limit access to guns to those who have mental health issues, previous felony convictions, or a current protective order.

But, as events around our nation and Virginia’s own recent history show, more must be done. It has been estimated that nearly 40% of all guns sold in America are sold by private, unlicensed sellers either online or through gun shows. These sellers are not required by federal or state law to perform any background checks before transferring a firearm. While law enforcement can appropriately monitor the compliance of Federal Firearm Licensees (“FFLs”), unlicensed sellers face little to no regulation in their selling of firearms. Without appropriate safeguards, this large gap in our firearm regulatory scheme gives criminals and other persons incapable of passing a background check easy access to firearms. In a state where open carry is lawful, our law enforcement personnel have no way to determine if a person openly carrying a firearm

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is in lawful possession or a convicted criminal taking advantage of a gap in our regulatory system. The ease of access to firearms by criminals and others intent on harm is even more concerning when viewed in light of the general open access to our public facilities. Every day, over 60,000 Virginians report to work in state government buildings across

the Commonwealth to provide services to their fellow Virginians. Our citizens rely on open access to these facilities to address their personal and professional needs. Whether it is to incorporate a business, renew a driver’s license, apply for a job, seek a permit, or just to attend a public hearing, our government facilities are essential to allowing our citizens

access to their government representatives. Allowing open carry in these facilities by individuals who may not lawfully possess a firearm exposes our state employees and fellow citizens to unnecessary risk. There is no magic solution to curbing gun violence. As the National Institute of Justice noted, no single approach will prevent gun violence:

Read full issues FREE on www.WarrenCountyVA.com & www.FrederickCounty.com “To reduce gun violence, a sustained program that addresses both demand and supply is needed. A successful intervention will have elements of federal-local law enforcement collaboration, community involvement, targeted intervention tactics and continuous program evaluation.” My administration, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General, along with federal and local law enforcement, is committed to

doing everything within our power to prevent gun violence in our communities. Accordingly, pursuant to my authority under Article V of the Constitution of Virginia and under the Code of Virginia, I am ordering the following: I. Establish Joint Task Force to Prosecute Gun Crimes There shall be established a Joint

Task Force to Prosecute Gun Crimes (the “Task Force”), to be led by the Attorney General of Virginia and the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security. The Task Force shall be comprised of representatives from state and local prosecutors and law enforcement, the Virginia State Police, the Department of Criminal Justice Services, along with federal partners in order to develop strategies and coordinate efforts to strictly

Late October, 2015 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page enforce existing gun laws under state and federal law. Following from successful law enforcement efforts in the past, the Task Force will put special emphasis on enforcing two key protections under the law: 1.) That only licensed firearms dealers engage in the business of selling firearms. 2.) That persons prohibited from owning firearms are prevented from obtaining them. The Task Force will rely principally on the investigatory powers of state and federal law enforcement agencies, in partnership with local agencies, in order to pursue effective enforcement actions, using both criminal and civil proceedings, to en-

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force the gun laws. Additionally, I am asking the Task Force to identify those areas within our regulatory system that significantly hamper law enforcement’s ability to effectively pursue illegal transfers of weapons and how our Commonwealth can be better situated to address these areas. II. Authorize Attorney General to Coordinate and Bring Criminal Cases Against Firearms Law Offenders In order to facilitate enforcement of the existing gun laws, I am invoking my authority under § 2.2-511 and asking the Attorney General to coordinate these prosecutorial efforts See GUNS,

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She was a very talented tattoo artist. Surviving with her mother are her step-dad Neil Showalter of Strasburg; paternal grandmother Sarah Chowning of Fairfax; maternal grandparents Noah and Ginger Carroll of Stephens City; two daughters Cassidy Virginia Sullivan of Front Royal and Lucia Annette Miles; one son Noah Monroe Miles; one sister Shanna Brianne Tate of Strasburg; one brother Jared Bryan Chowning of Strasburg; one nephew Andrew Steven Chowning of Strasburg; aunts; uncles; and many cousins. Rachel will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. The family did receive friends on Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Maddox Funeral Home, Inc. in Front Royal.

Page • Warren & Frederick County Report • Late October, 2015 GUNS, from and bring such cases as he may deem most appropriate in order to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth from illegal firearms sales. I also reserve the right to initiate any other legal proceedings that may be necessary to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth from illegal firearms sales. III. Establish Tip Line for Illegal Gun Activity The Virginia State Police coordinates the criminal background checks used by licensed firearm dealers to confirm that prohibited individuals are not able to purchase firearms. To aid in enforcement of the gun laws already on the books, I hereby order the Virginia State Police to establish a Tip Line that will enable citizens to report violations of the gun laws and to collect a reward for any successful prosecutions flowing from the information provided.

ment, authorized security, or military personnel authorized to carry firearms in accordance with their duties. Within 30 days of the date of this Executive Order, the Director of the Department of General Services (DGS) shall issue guidance prohibiting carrying weapons openly in of-

Read full issues FREE on www.WarrenCountyVA.com & www.FrederickCounty.com fices occupied by executive branch agencies. I further order the Director of DGS, within 30 days of the date of this Executive Order, to propose regulations to ban the carrying of concealed weapons in offices occupied by executive branch agencies, unless

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held by law enforcement, authorized security, or military personnel authorized to carry firearms in accordance with their duties. Conclusion All Virginians have the right to feel safe and secure in going about their daily lives. The Governor of Virginia has no more sacred responsibility than to see to it that the public is safe, using all legal means to secure this right. My administration, in partnering with the Attorney General of Virginia, along with federal and local law enforcement, today renews and re-emphasizes this commitment.

VI. Banning Firearms in State Government Buildings We must take every precaution to protect our citizens and state employees from gun violence. We cannot wait until a tragedy occurs to decide to address it. Prevention requires us to address areas of concern before they are realized. Accordingly, I hereby declare that it is the policy of the Commonwealth that open carry of firearms shall be prohibited in offices occupied by executive branch agencies, unless held by law enforce-

This Executive Order shall be effective upon its signing and shall remain in full force and effect, unless otherwise amended or rescinded by further executive order. Given under my hand and under the Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia this Fifteenth day of October 2015.

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V. Encourage Judges and Prosecutors to Seek Gun Forfeiture in Felony and Other Cases Cases of domestic violence in which there is access to firearms often ends in needless tragedy. The power to prevent gun purchases, however, is not effective when the domestic abuser or felon already has access to guns. Accordingly, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General, we will be working, through training and advocacy, to encourage prosecutors and judges to use their broad power in both criminal sentencing and in domestic violence protective orders to require persons prohibited from obtaining guns to forfeit guns they may already possess.

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IV. Trace Guns Used in Crime Gun violence occurs every day in the Commonwealth, oftentimes by individuals who should never have had a gun in the first place. In order to aid in the Task Force’s work, I hereby direct the Virginia State Police to set a policy to request tracing of every gun used in the commission of a crime in the Commonwealth, working with local and federal law enforcement to accomplish this goal. Obtaining this information will be critical to enforcing the gun laws already on the books in Virginia.

Working together, it is my hope that these initiatives will help reduce senseless gun violence in Virginia so that we may all feel more safe and secure living in our great Commonwealth.

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nection with the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International. Kiwanis clubs focus on changing the world by serving children, one child and one community at a time. Front Royal Kiwanis sponsors annual scholarships for Warren County High School and Skyline High School students. In recent years the Kiwanis Club of Front Royal has also made significant donations for elementary school playground equipment and improvements to Samuels Public Library. The Kiwanis Club of Front Royal meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Front Royal Diner in Front Royal. For information, call 540-2522137. – briefs@warrencountyreport.com

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VFW Post 1860 fire On July 11, 2015, VFW Post 1860 suffered a fire that destroyed the Post home. On September 19th, Donald Poe and Henry’s Grocery put on a benefit to help rebuild VFW Post 1860. The benefit was an outstanding success and generated much-needed funds. The benefit drew donations from many businesses throughout Front Royal and the surrounding area. The support received from the community, both financially and otherwise, has been outstanding. It has helped to reinforce our resolve to rebuild. On behalf of VFW Post 1860, I thank Post members, the community, Donald Poe, and Henry’s Grocery for their support and generosity. Donations can be mailed to the post address as well as through a gofundme page that can be accessed from www.vfw1860.org Chuck Midkiff VFW Post 1860 Commander

Donna McEathron Dear Editor and Voters, This letter is in support of Donna McEathron for the School Board Election. I have known Donna for many years, she is a Warren County graduate and raised her two children in the Warren County School system. She was a very active parent in their educational achievements, all the while achieving her own successful career. I can assure you, she will work hard, educate herself, and have the children, teachers, and taxpayers interest at heart with every vote and decision she makes for the schools. Vote Donna McEathron for Warren County School Board. Thank you, Tammy Bunch

Tom Sayre Editor: It is with great pleasure that I support Tom Sayre for Supervisor of the Shenandoah District. I believe Mr. Sayre’s experience as a Town of Front Royal Council Member would be a great asset to the Warren County Board of Supervisors. Mr. Sayre’s desire of low taxes and the elimination of unnecessary spending would be of great benefit for all Warren County tax payers. Please vote for responsible and conservative spender Tom Sayre! Archie A. Fox Dear Editor, I am the Republican candidate for the Warren County Board of Supervisors in the Shenandoah District. I promise to work for the common good of the people, work within a budget and reign in excessive spending. For example, while serving on the town council, I brought forward and recommended the reasonable purchase of a good portion of the property where the site was later chosen to build the new Warren County Middle School. I have also advocated walking trails, bike lanes and sidewalks for the enjoyment and safety of the people. Some of the things I would like to accomplish on the Board of Supervisors: pave Blue Mountain Road where it is gravel and maintain the road to rural rustic standards; fight for the sanitary districts to receive every dollar in revenue sharing to pave and maintain their roads; fix the railroad crossing on Rockland Road; renovate the elementary schools where needed and have good school bus stops; properly fund fire and rescue; complete the middle school and Leach Run Parkway and upgrade Happy Creek Road. My first concern is for the commu-

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Sherry Sours I am writing this letter in reference to Sherry Sours running for Re-election Warren County Commissioner of the Revenue. Sherry has worked her entire adult life to serve the citizens of Warren County. I worked

with her for over 20 years and found her to be responsive, compassionate, and knowledgeable when helping taxpayers. She has encouraged her employees to conduct themselves in the same manner. Many upgrades in technology and employee support have been accomplished to better serve citizens. Many more are being considered. Sherry has the most experiences to handle the job of Commissioner. I urge you to vote on November 3rd oy K. Boyles R Front Royal

Engle’s Angle: “Trick or Treat!” by Kevin S. Engle As a little kid, Halloween never did it for me. Between the storebought costume with the chintzy mask and the rubber band which strapped around my little head to keep it on, and the fact that I wasn’t a big candy eater, I never got too excited about it. And so, at the age of eight, I hung up my Spiderman costume for the last time. If I did want a piece of candy, my big brother would’ve shared some of his. After all, he and his friends canvassed the neighborhood with pillow cases to collect all their free booty. Today, some forty plus years later, I’m thinking very seriously about going out on the Trick or Treating trail once again. Why? For two reasons. First of all, I eat a lot more candy now than I did then. I’m not sure what was wrong with me as a kid, but it’s now a regular part of my diet. And if I can score some free stuff, why not? But that’s not all. There’s another reason, even bigger than free Heath® bars and M&M’s®. I’m in love! With Minions. Who couldn’t love these adorable little yellow guys dressed in their mini-overalls and goggles? And they’re bald, like me. I don’t just love the Minions. I want to be a Minion. As it turns out, I already am. According to the picture on the side of the box of Honey Maid crackers I bought at the store, there’s Minion Phil and Carl and Stuart and Dave and Jerry, and yes,

Kevin. Kevin the Minion. A few months back, I begged my wife to take me to their movie. How could I not go to a movie where I was one of the stars? They’ve been everywhere recently. On the big screen. In Twinkie boxes. On Amazon boxes. They even have their own cereal. Some Minions have two eyes, others one. Kevin’s got two, like me. He’s the tall one with the banana-shaped body. I was admiring his picture the other day when it hit me. I own a yellow sweatshirt. I have a pair of overalls in the closet. And black shoes and gloves. And goggles in the garage. I could dress up like a Minion! I could be Minion Kevin! And what better time to do it than at Halloween? Sure, people might think I’m weird, but at least I’d have a good excuse. If a guy in his fifties knocked on your door Halloween night, dressed like a Minion, would you give him some candy? I’m about to find out! Trick or Treat!

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100-year-old says “living a good life” is the key Rachel Keener celebrated her birthday with family and friends at Riverton Methodist Church

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Rachel Keener. “She is hard of hearing but otherwise has a very sound mind and remarka-ble memory,” says daughter Betty Chapman.

The Riverton United Methodist Church basement recreation room was crowded with family, friends and well-wishers on Sunday August 9, and a long line formed to greet Rachel Keener on her 100th birthday. “Relatives came as far away as Oklahoma, and Florida,” said her daughter Betty Chapman. Her son-in-law Billy Chapman, and nephew John Taylor contributed information and anecdotes about her life while the party was going on, and she was busy greeting all the guests. “She was born in Warren County on August 9, 1915 and has lived here all her life. She’s also the third from the youngest of 14 children, but is the only one left,” said Chapman, and added, “She’s the last of her family.” “And she was always at every family reunion,” said Taylor.”

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When asked what her secret was for living to be 100 years old, she replied simply, “I try to live a good life.” She consented to a more private interview to be held at her home a few weeks later where she could hear

better and her daughter Betty could ask her questions and answer some herself. Her original home place was six miles out on a dirt road near Guard Hill, and her family had a big farm across the river. They forded the river to work additional fields. She said she lived in Front Royal all her life. She and her husband Walker Tuck Keener and daughter Betty lived in a house next door to the one she’s in now until 1949. “Daddy built the house she lives in. He’s been gone 25 years,” said Betty. She said she went to nearby A.S. Rhodes and moved into the house the same year. Betty’s dad, and Rachel’s husband worked at Safeway, Avtex, Dulles airport and did HVAC work. When he worked shift work, Rachel worked in the garden because he wasn’t able to. They also raised strawberries and potatoes and sold them. Betty said he paid her for all her work when he got his paycheck because he said he couldn’t accomplish what he did if she didn’t work in the home. She spoke about some of her ancestors who had been here since before the Civil War. One great-grandfather on her mother’s side, Milton Hottle,

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Read full issues FREE on www.WarrenCountyVA.com & www.FrederickCounty.com was in the infantry in the Confederate army. They found a sword in a house he built, and she still has it and his gun. Her father and mother had 14 children, two of whom died fairly young. They were all born in the same house, and were delivered either by a midwife or their physician, Dr. Hansbourg. “All of them worked hard, and were not pampered,” she said. When they got old enough, some went to Washington D.C. and had various jobs, working on streetcars or on other “hard working jobs”, she said. “Out of the 12 surviving siblings, all had at least one person to represent them at the party, but many of them had no children,” said Betty. “I don’t know if they had so many brothers and sisters, growing up, they didn’t want more. There were 17 grandchildren from the original 14 siblings.” Her brothers and sisters were scattered. Some stayed nearby, but others moved to Washington D.C. and Florida. Her oldest brother’s child is now 91 years old, and another sister’s child is in their 80s. She described her brothers and sisters as being all good people, always helping others. One brother, Francis, helped people with veterinary work, even though he had no veterinary training. From living on the farm, he just knew how to care for animals. When she was growing up, Riverton was bigger than it is now and

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that’s where they shopped. “It had two stores, a post office, a train station, and the original Riverton Methodist Church,” she said. She started going to that church when she was four years old. When Betty asked if they could hold the 100 year birthday party there, she was asked if Rachel was a member. “I asked them if 96 years counted,” Betty said with a laugh. Rachel thinks the world today is in poor condition, and bad economically, but she reads newspapers, and especially likes to keep up with construction on the new bridge, because she remembers when the North River Bridge was dedicated in 1941. “I guess it will be all right. I’m looking forward to seeing it done, but it will take four years I think,” she said. She said the biggest changes in her life have been the development of radio and television. She was a baby during World War I, so has no memory of it, but does remember the ration stamps in WWII. “Although living on the farm, we were self-sufficient, raising our own meat, eggs and vegetables. We only had to buy sugar and coffee and things like that,” she said, remembering. During her adult years, she was a member of King’s Daughters, a religious organization that was devoted to helping others. Their What-SoEver group helped support the Ronald McDonald House in Charlottesville and several local charities. She

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gardened, butchered her own animals, was active in church, and knew how to can and freeze food. She still belongs to the “Sugar Gang”, a group composed of members 65 and older, who meet once a month for lunch and devotions. What she likes to do these days at home is work puzzles like Word search, read a lot and eat, but doesn’t care about watching TV. She still teaches family members how to garden. She’s proud to be an American, says Betty. Grandson Jesse Dove has been in the Navy for 4 years, and she’s also proud of her daughter Betty, who has worked in the Warren County Treasurer’s Office for 30 years, her granddaughters Callie and Carrie, and her great-grandchildren Caitlin and Bradley. She and her siblings went to the Riverton School, which was located behind the original Methodist Church, up to the seventh grade, then went to Warren County High School in 8th grade. It burned down, but was located where E. Wilson Morrison is now. They got to school by walking the four or five miles out to the highway to catch the bus. She graduated in 1934 and is the only remaining student in her graduating class. When asked to elaborate on why she has had a long life, she replied, “Well, I don’t know, I didn’t party or carouse, I lived a good life, always had good health, good caring parents and good friends, and in my 100 years, I’ve had good doctor care and a good home. And when asked how it feels to be a survivor, she said, “A lot are gone, and well, I guess I miss them all, and think about all the times we had together.” – carol@areaguides.com

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Winchester man pleads guilty to computer crime, faces up to one year in federal prison A Winchester man, who previously worked in the IT department of a Winchester-based company, pled guilty yesterday in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia in Harrisonburg to a federal computer crime. Christopher T. Wood, 41, of Winchester, Va., waived his right to be indicted and pled guilty yesterday to a one count Information charging him

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the defendant both prior to and following the defendant’s move to Virginia in 2010. At sentencing, Beeman faces up to 20 years in prison on each of counts one through four and up to 10 years on count five. He also faces a mandatory minimum of at least five years on count one. After his release from prison, the defendant faces a minimum of five years and as much as a lifetime of supervised release. The investigation of the case was conducted by Mike Wagoner with the Page County Sheriff ’s Office, the NOVA/DC Internet Crimes Against Children Task

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properties of Warren County. These include real estate, personal property, public service, business license, mineral, state income and estimated taxes. She went on to say that the office also e-files federal income tax returns for the elderly and low income individuals. She is also the administrator for various programs in the county, including the real estate tax relief for the elderly, disabled and veterans. She manages the land use program from her office as well. She emphasized that the commissioner’s office is responsible for the assessment of properties in Warren County, and that the Board of Supervisors sets the tax rates according to

the budget needs, approves local ordinances but the Treasurer is responsible for the collections of all taxes in the county. Republican candidate for the Commissioner of Revenue position is Francois Flippen, a resident of Warren County since the age of 12. He began his remarks by strongly outlining his conservative credentials. “I am conservative, pro-life, pro-gun and for lower taxes and very much un-bureaucratic,” he said. He continued with his credentials, and said he has an undergraduate degree in economics, a master’s degree in business administration, and most

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get a zoning ordinance. We try to make it as easy as possible but there are still steps that they have to go through.” The next question was, “What, if any, untapped resources are there in Warren County?” Sours answered the question first and said, “I would like to concentrate on auditing more in our office. I think the more auditing we do on business licenses and personal property, we can discover income out there in the county that we can collect on. There are vehicles out there without tags, and if we can get in touch with those people and explain to them what they need to do with DMV and assess them properly, then we can collect on them.” Flippen’s reply was, “As far as untapped resources, I would see myself as an advocate of the tax payer. I happen to believe the tax payer pays enough so I would be a not shy outspoken advocate for not raising taxes. I think that would be the best economic stimulus you could do for Warren County.” The next question was, “People sometimes don’t give much thought to the Constitutional Office. Why should they?”

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people.” The closing statement was next and Flippen closed briefly, emphasizing three qualifications he felt he had that were needed for the office. These were: that he was a Republican; also conservative; and then repeated the term he coined at the beginning of the forum, un-bureaucratic. Sours, on the other hand, had this say, “I want to thank everyone for coming here tonight. I would appreciate your vote on November 3rd and my office is always open if you have any questions or concerns.”

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Hrbek, Darr respond to Supervisors’ remarks about Corridor Agreement By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report A few weeks ago this reporter received a statement from Warren County Board of Supervisor’s Chairman Richard Traczyk via e-mail regarding the U.S. 340/522 Corridor agreement between town and county. Traczyk’s comments and comments made by Supervisor Tony Carter were also featured prominently in another area news source. On October 13, the town council held their first meeting of the month and these statements made by Traczyk and Carter featured in the other area news source were commented on by Councilman Bret Hrbek and Front Royal Mayor Timothy Darr. Traczyk made several references to services that the town does or does not provide for the citizens of Front Royal. In his statement he says, “The reality is, the town funds the police force and maintains the roads, and that’s what the town people get “free” for their tax dollars. The water/sewer, garbage pickup, and electricity are all paid for services by the town people. The town ‘gives’ actually very little despite what several council members claim, when they say they are protecting their people. In reality, over the years, the town willingly transferred responsibility of just about everything to the County.” In fact the word ‘free’ makes quite a few appearances in his statement-a word that both Hrbek and Darr took issue with Traczyk also commented on consolidation and wrote, “As I enter the final months of my service to the town and county as board chairman, I would offer this suggestion that some might be horrified at, CONSOLIDATION! -- making the town and County government one. No more boundary adjustments, no more water issues, no need to bicker about other issues. All under one government. Some would surely say this would be the end of Front Royal - to them I would say, do a little research, it would be a new beginning and not the end.” Hrbek had this to say in response to the comments from Carter and Traczyk. “A couple of members of the Board of Supervisors had criticized a couple members on council and some of our town citizens who had made some comments on the Memorandum of Agreement regarding the 340/522 corridor agreement revenue sharing. Tony Carter said that neither side got everything they wanted but still thinks it is a good deal for all parties concerned. I don’t think it is a good deal. It’s not a good deal for the county and not a good deal for the town. The county will have to raise taxes in order to pay the town the $234,000 required by the agreement. According to the supervisors opinion, those monies cannot come from the revenue raised from the corridor. They will have to come from the general fund. The county doesn’t have that money right now. Which means

they will have raise those revenues somewhere else, which more than likely will mean a tax increase for the county residents.” Hrbek went on to say that the supervisors acknowledge that the corridor will continue to grow, and referred to the three additional hotels that are slated to be built in the corridor.

“Every town citizen is a county citizen and not every county citizen is a town citizen. Meaning that town citizens pay county taxes. We do not get county services for free. We pay taxes for these services. It is insulting to be told once again that I am getting free services when I pay taxes. This probably has something to do with the fact that none of our supervisors

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gun control legislation in Virginia and went to Senator Obenshain first. He said Virginia’s gun control legislation is right where it should be, and does not support additional restrictions on law abiding citizens to purchase or own firearms. He went on to say that he was as broken hearted as everybody else was by the stories of tragic incidents of gun violence, but was also dismayed when politicians used these tragedies as an excuse to prey upon the emotions of the American people in order to push for their partisan political agenda. “These self-appointed civil libertarians think they can pick and choose which of the Bill of Rights are important. As long as the second amendment is in the Constitution it’s a pretty fundamental right and it needs to be protected,” he concluded. April Moore’s response was, “I have no desire to take people’s guns away. I know that most gun owners are law abiding citizens who behave responsibly and know how to handle their guns and do so well. I am also in alignment with 75 percent of the NRA (National Rifle Association) members who support personal background checks. It’s sensible and we should do it. It is saves lives.” Each candidate was given one minute to make final remarks. Both candidates briefly outlined their issues and campaigns again before asking the audience for their vote on November 3rd. – tim@areaguides.com

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Page 18 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Late October, 2015 2015 September Indictments – October Term Clay Marshall Curtis The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Clay Marshall Curtis, age and address unknown, with four counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Clay Marshall Curtis did unlawfully and feloniously, willfully, deliberately and with premeditation, kill and murder Simon Funk. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously use and display a firearm while committing a felony. COUNT THREE: did unlawfully, feloniously, knowingly and intentionally possess a firearm, after having previously been convicted of a violent felony. COUNT FOUR: did unlawfully and feloniously attempt to murder Jeff Sisler. Date of the offenses was on or about December 9, 2014.

operation of the law-enforcement vehicle or endanger a person. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously take steal, and carry away from the person of Amy Lang money in the amount of $5 or more. COUNT THREE: did unlawfully and feloniously, intentionally destroy, deface or damage the personal property of the Front Royal Police Department, the value of or damage to such property being less than $1,000. Date of the offenses was on or about June 28, 2015 Jennifer Lynn Burkett The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about June 13, 2015, in the County of Warren, Jennifer Lynn Burkett, 30, of 1112 King David Dr., Linden, VA 20642, did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intention of converting goods and merchandise to her

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COUNT THREE: did unlawfully violate a provision of a protective order, this being a second or subsequent offense of violating a protective order committed within five years of the prior conviction, and the instant violation was based on an act of violence. COUNT FOUR: did unlawfully and feloniously, intentionally destroy, deface or damage the personal property of C.H., the value of or damage to such property being less than $1,000. Date of the offenses was on or about August18, 2015. Evan Scott Megeath The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about August 11, 2015, in the County of Warren, Evan Scott Megeath, 32, of 173 Breckenridle Ct., Strasburg, VA, 22657, did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intention of converting

Katrina Ann Brown The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about April 9, 2015, in the County of Warren, Katrina Ann Brown, 42, of 163 Lazy Livin’ Lane, Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Cocaine. Anthony Taylor Morton The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Anthony Taylor Morton, 31, of 421 E. Criser Rd., Apt 102, Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts: COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Anthony Taylor Morton did unlawfully and feloniously break and enter the dwelling house belonging to Terry Beck and Jywanza Queen, with the intent to commit larceny therein. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels belonging to Cynthia Haden and Kyle O’Donnell, with a value of $200 or more. Date of the offenses was on or about July 20, 2015. Larry Allen Forbes II The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Larry Allen Forbes II., 28, of 411 Cardinal Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Larry Allen Forbes II did unlawfully and feloniously, take steal, and carry away a firearm belonging to Mary Souders. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously, obtain by false pretense money in the amount of $200 or more from Main Street Pawn, with the intent to defraud. Date of the offenses was on or about May 20, 2015 Payton Glenn Baugher The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Payton Glenn Baugher, 46, of 145 Coe Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630, with three counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren Payton Glenn Baugher did unlawfully and feloniously, after having received a visible or audible signal from a law-enforcement officer to bring his motor vehicle to a stop, drive such motor vehicle in a willful or wanton disregard of such signal so as to interfere with or endanger the

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goods and merchandise to his own use without having paid the full price thereof, willfully conceal the goods or merchandise of Walmart, with a value of $200 or more. Shyra Lynn Keeney The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about July 17, 2015, in the County of Warren, Shyra Lynn Keeney, 41, of 1347 Robinhood Ln. #2, Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intention of converting goods and merchandise to her own use without having paid the full price thereof, willfully conceal or take possession of the goods or merchandise of Walmart, the accused having previously been convicted of larceny or an offense deemed as larceny two or more times.

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Read full issues FREE on www.WarrenCountyVA.com & www.FrederickCounty.com James Anthony Rawlings The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges James Anthony Rawlings, 20, of 225 E. 7th St., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts: COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, James Anthony Rawlings did unlawfully and feloniously break and enter the residence of Jamie Mundy, with the intent to commit larceny therein. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels belonging to Jamie Mundy, having a value of $200 or more. Date of the offenses was on or about August 22, 2015. Montague Lee Coleman The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Montague Lee Coleman, 28, of 409 E. Criser Rd., #305, Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Montague Lee Coleman did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. COUNT TWO: Being the parent of, guardian for, or having the custody of H.H., a child under the age of eighteen years,

did willfully or negligently cause or permit the life of such child to be endangered, or permit such child to be placed in a situation where its life, health or morals may be endangered. Date of the offenses was on or about February 18, 2015. Chance Daniel Frankel Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about July 18, 2015, in the County of Warren, Chance Daniel Frankel, 41, address unknown, did unlawfully and feloniously wound one James Vincent Vansise, with the intent to maim, disable, disfigure or kill said James Vincent Vansise. Andrea Jean Plowden The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about May 17, 2015, in the County of Warren, Andrea Jean Plowden, 27, of 1710 Trenton Pl., 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 employed as true a false, forged or base coin, note or bill current by law

or usage in this Commonwealth. Jake Thomas Owens The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about May 21, 2015, in the County of Warren, Jake Thomas Owens, 58, of 29 Apache Ct., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule II controlled

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operate a motor vehicle or self-propelled machinery or equipment on the highway in a manner that endangered the life, limb or property of another after having been found to be a habitual offender and while revocation of his driving privilege was in effect. Ray Cullen Hackett The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about June 11, 2015, in the County of

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Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Cocaine. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully, drive a motor vehicle after his driver’s license, learner’s permit or privileges to drive a motor vehicle had been suspended or revoked, this being a third offense within ten years. Date of the offenses was on or about April 25, 2015. Marvin Eugene Cooley The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about June 11, 2015, in the County of Warren, Marvin Eugene Cooley, 47, of 141 W. 15th St., (Cool Harbor Motel), Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess, with the intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin.

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Page 22 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Late October, 2015 WCDS 9th Annual 5 K Run Thirty runners registered for the WCDS 9th Annual 5 K Run on Saturday October 10th. WCDS Cross Country runner Lucas DuMez was the first to cross the line, winning the gold medal in his age group and the trophy for the Top Male Finisher in a time of 18:38. Gretchen Siegel was the Top Female Finisher and gold medalist in her age group, with a 7th place finish in 23:19. In the category of under 12 for the males the gold medal went to Noel Heffron and the silver to CJ Foreman. The girls under 12 gold went to Beverly Eborn and the silver to Emma O’Neill. The male category age 13-18 was won by Lucas Dumez and the silver went to Augustine Siegel. The female winner in 13-18 was Gretchen Siegel and the silver went to Agnes Wingate. Alumnus Michael O’Heir won the gold for the males age 19-39 and former student, now teacher at WCDS, Chris Cooper won the silver. The age 19-39 female gold medal went to our own staff member and parent Bethany O Neill. WCDS parent John O’Neill snatched the gold medal for males age 40-49 with parent Anthony Church earning the silver. WCDS teacher and parent Lora Eborn won the goal for females 40-49. W C D S parent Alex DuMez took the gold for the males over 50 and Phil Rosenbaum won the silver. WCDS teacher and parent Lori Perry won the gold for females over 50. It was a nice, fun race on a beautiful fall morning to kick off the Fall Festival activities for Saturday. The 37th Annual Holiday Writing Contest, sponsored by Samuels Public Library and Royal Oak Bookshop All area children grades K - 12 are invited to enter the Holiday Writing Contest. This co-sponsored contest encourages talented and aspiring young writers to share with us their written word about the winter holiday season. Students may submit either short stories or poems. Simple illustrations may accompany the

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Page 24 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Late October, 2015 BRIEFS, from 23 Founding CTO of Priceline.com to Speak at Shenandoah University on Oct. 27 Timothy “Scott” Case, a technologist, entrepreneur and inventor, will speak at Shenandoah University’s Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Halpin-Harrison Hall, Stimpson Auditorium on the campus of Shenandoah University. Case will present “Startup Shutdown: When you do everything right and you still fail.” A question and answer session will follow. The event is free and open to the public, and is part of the ongoing Distinguished Lecture Series sponsored by the school of business. Light refreshments will be provided during a preevent reception at 5:15 p.m. “We are honored to have someone of Scott Case’s caliber address our students, faculty and guests from the local community,” said Dean of the Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business Miles Davis, Ph.D. “I look forward to the invaluable knowledge he will impart about his vast experience in starting companies from the ground up and the lessons he’s learned from that process.” Case was founding chief technology (CTO) officer of Priceline.com, the “Name Your Own Price” internet travel service that was one of only a handful of startup companies in U.S. history to reach one billion dollars in annual sales in less than 24 months. As CTO, he was responsible for building the technology that enabled Priceline’s hyper-growth. Most recently, Case co-founded Main Street Genome, a startup company focused on developing a software representation of the entire Main Street Economy. In 2011, he was named founding chief executive officer (CEO) of the Startup America Partnership, and now serves on the board of Up Global where he invests his energy to support high-growth startup communities in the U.S. and around the world. Prior to joining the Startup America Partnership, Case served as

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Read full issues FREE on www.WarrenCountyVA.com & www.FrederickCounty.com suit of academic success.” “If I Were Mayor” Essay Contest Each fall, the Virginia Municipal League (VML) invites all Virginia 7th graders to participate in its “If I Were Mayor” essay contest. The essays describe what the student would do as mayor to make their cities and towns great places to live. Promoting good local government is important to VML, and this essay contest provides students the opportunity to reflect on the important role of elected officials in their own city or town. Eight Virginia regional winners are selected. Winners receive a $150 cash prize and plaque. One statewide

winner is selected and receives a $250 cash prize and plaque. The winners, along with their teachers, are recognized at a special ceremony in Richmond. The contest is open to all Virginia students enrolled in the 7th grade during the 2015-2016 school year. For the contest rules got towww.vml. org/education/essay-contest. For more information contact Sherall Dementi at sidementi@vml.org. Self-Defense classes return in December The Winchester Police Department will offer the next round of self-defense classes in December at

the Timbrook Public Safety Center (231 E. Piccadilly Street): Basic selfdefense - December 3, 6-9 pm; advanced self-defense - December 10, 6-9 pm. These classes are free and open to women only. Register in advance by contacting Sarah Carey at the Laurel Center at (540) 667-6160. Space is limited Fire Department wears pink for breast cancer awareness month The Winchester Fire & Rescue Department (WFRD) is trying to raise breast cancer awareness and funds for Every Woman’s Life, a local organization that helps pay for breast cancer screenings for Winchesterarea residents. For the month of October, personnel will be wearing special WFRD pink t-shirts in support of the charity. All funds raised will be donated to Every Woman’s Life. Leaf Collection and Curbside Vacuum Service Round one of leaf collection is scheduled to begin October 19, 2015 in area 2 followed by areas 34-5-6-7-8-9-10. Check http://www. winchesterva.gov/public-works/leafcollection beginning October 19 for daily collection progress updates. Or use our convenient “Bag-n-Go” service. You do not have to use the vacuum service to get rid of your leaves. Bagged leaves can be placed at the curb in biodegradable lawn and leaf bags on your normal yard waste collection days on Wednesdays. Residents also have the option of Self Disposal. You can bring loose leaves (no bags) to City Yards at

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Tuesday, October 20 10:30am - 11am Baby & Me Story Time. Handley Library. Bring Infants (Birth to 15 months) to enjoy stories, finger plays, and songs! 10:30am - 11am Preschool Story Time. Clarke County Library. Hear great stories and fun with Mary! 12:30pm - 1pm Tourism Tuesdays. 95.3 - the River radio station. Hear the latest tourism-related news and events every Tuesday at 12:30! If you can’t listen live, check out the podcasts at http://www.theriver953online.com. 1pm - 3pm oral history interview. Handley Library. Jerry will conduct oral history interview. 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Board Meeting. Handley Library Board. Open to the public.

6pm - 6:30pm Twilight Tales. Bowman Library. A story time event for families. Stories, music, finger plays, movement and a craft Contact Jane Smith at (540) 869-9000 x201 for more information. 6:30pm - 7:30pm Berryville Writers Group. Clarke County Library. 7pm - 8pm BZA Meeting. Front Royal Administration Building, 102 E Main Street, Front Royal. Agendas are available in the Planning/Zoning Office located at 102 E Main Street. (540)635-4236. Wednesday, October 21 10:30am - 11:30am Winchester Area Newcomers Club Meeting. Opequon Presbyterian Church, Opequon Church Lane, Kernstown. For more information, see our web site:

http://www.winchesternewcomersclub.org/ 11am - 12pm Preschool Time. Bowman Library. Best for ages 2-5. A lively 30-minute program of stories, puppets, dancing and songs. Contact Donna Hughes at (540) 869-9000 x215 for more information. 4:15pm - 4:45pm Learn Spanish. Bowman Library. Learn Spanish with Angela. Using games, songs, puppets and picture books, children and their parents will learn the Spanish language. Contact Donna Hughes at (540) 869-9000 x215 for more information. 6pm - 6:30pm Pajama Story Time! Handley Library. Can’t make it during the day? Put on your pajamas and join us for bedtime stories. 6:30pm - 8pm Shenandoah Val-

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ley Genealogical Society Program. Handley Library Auditorium. Engaging the Next Generation – speaker Shannon Combs-Bennett will present a program on encouraging the hobby of genealogy to our children/ grandchildren. She will offer suggestions on creating an interesting and engaging format to educators, parents, and children (suggested age group is fourth grade and up). Children are welcome to attend, but the program is geared towards adults. Homeschoolers, scouting groups, educators, parents and grandparents will find methods of passing on genealogy as a family hobby worth pursuing. Shannon Combs-Bennett enjoys researching, writing and lecturing on a variety of topics such as Virginia, social media, DNA, and lineage soci-

eties. She hosts a personal blog, Trials and Tribulations of a Self-Taught Family Historian. Currently, Shannon serves as the Youth Education Chair for the Next Gen Genealogy Network, where she hosts monthly topics related to encouraging the next generation of researchers. 7pm - 8pm Planning Commission Meeting. County of Warren Government Center. Thursday, October 22 10:15am - 12:30pm oral history interview. Benham Room. Jerry will conduct oral history interviews. 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. 10:30am - 11am Toddler Time. Handley Library. This is an Early Literacy program designed specifically See CALENDAR, 28

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Saturday, October 24 8am - 4pm Warren County Fair Flea Market. Warren County Fairgrounds. The Flea Market is open every weekend expect during the fair. For more information call (540) 6355827 or visit http://www.warrencountyfair.com/15.html.

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

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Tony Randall Evans, age 52, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 in Winchester Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Tony to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Taps are sounding for Bruce Albert Dobbs, 90, of Winchester, Va., who passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at the Winchester Medical Center. Memorial Contributions in Bruce’s name can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3701 Pender Dr. Suite 400 Fairfax, VA 22030. Mary Lou Raymond, 86, of Winchester, Va, died, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury in Winchester. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Westminster-Canterbury Fellowship Fund, 300 Westminster Canterbury Dr., Winchester, VA 22603, or to First Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601. John Patrick Michael Hannon, 71, of Winchester, Virginia, died Monday, October 12, 2015, at the Orchard Woods Health Center. Memorial contributions may be made to the Village at Orchard Ridge (memo Winchester Benevolent Endowment Fund, or WBEF), 400 Clocktower Ridge Drive, Winchester, VA 22603; Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601; or a charity of choice. Betty Lou Leight Snapp, age 64, of Clear Brook, Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015, in Winchester Medical Center. Memorial contributions may be made in Betty’s memory to Galilee Christian Church, 1831 Welltown Rd., Clear Brook, VA 22624 or Clear Brook Fire and Rescue, P. O. Box 56, Clear Brook, VA 22624. Madge H. Fries, passed away, Friday, October 9, 2015 in Winchester. In lieu of flowers please make any contributions to Lights of Love, 1625 Whittier Avenue Winchester, VA 22601. Ray Marion Chapman, 82, of Winchester, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2015. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to First Baptist Church, 205 W. Piccadilly Street, Winchester, VA, 22601, in support of SonShine Learning Center. Michael “Truck” Fauver, 58, of Winchester, Virginia, died, Thursday, October 8, 2015 in Blue Ridge Hospice Residential Facility. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Michael “Truck” Fauver to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street Suite #405, Winchester Virginia, 22601 Wanda Lee Wesley, 47, of Cross Junction, Virginia, died, Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at her residence. Memorial contributions may be made to The Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Anita Lohr Capper Carper, 96, of Winchester passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015, in the Winchester Medical Center. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 26 West Boscawen Street, or to the SPCA of Winchester, Frederick and Clarke County, 115 Featherbed Lane, Winchester, VA 22601.

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1pm - 2pm 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 31: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. 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

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5:00pm The Urban Forestry Advisory Commission (UFAC) meets tonight at 5:00p in the Front Royal Administration Building’s 2nd Floor Conference Room. Tuesday, November 3

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