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Council cuts ribbon for electric vehicle charging station near Gazebo Electric cars needing charges will bring drivers to downtown area to spend time on Main Street
Front Royal’s mayor and town council cut the ribbon for the first electric car charging station
Preparing to plug an electric car into Front Royal’s first electric car charging station
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forward thinking project it probably wouldn’t be possible. We couldn’t have picked a better spot. We have this great downtown area with all the restaurants and this nice gazebo area. It is a great location for a DC fast charger. This fast charger is the first in this region and hopefully it will bring a lot of customers down town and hopefully it will make it easier for citizens in the surrounding area to drive electric vehicles if they so choose,” he said. Before the ribbon cutting, Mayor Timothy Darr remarked, “This was a mission that we took on as a town council. We are excited about this. I consider myself a quasi-car guy. I understand the passion for automobiles is a passion for automobiles whether they are electric or re-modeled gas powered. I am excited about this, the town council is excited about this. A lot of planning went into this. We
For the last several months the Front Royal town council has been in negotiations with Matte Wade, Deputy Director of Virginia Clean Cities and representatives of TriState Nissan to bring a new electric vehicle charging station (EV charging station) to Front Royal. On Monday, October 26, members of the council met with Virginia Clean Cities to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the charging station located behind the Gazebo on Main Street downtown. It is hoped that the charging station will draw electric vehicle owners off interstates 81 and 66 and Routes 340 and 522 into town to charge their vehicles and will then enjoy the dining and shopping opportunities within easy walking distances from the new charging station. The council approved a plan at their August 24th meeting to accept a donation of an electric vehicle fast charger from the Nissan North American EV Advantage program, including equipment and services, and valued at $30,000. Front Royal paid for the installation cost and will pay $600 to cover four years of
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To the Voters of South River District Thank you for re-electing me to represent you on the Warren County Board of Supervisors. I look forward to serving you and will strive to fulfill your trust in me. Sincerely, Linda Poe Glavis (Authorized and paid for by Linda Poe Glavis)
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knew we liked the idea of a fast charger in Front Royal right away but we knew we had to be cautious and ask the right questions. As a result of all the work and considerations we have our first DC electric charger here in Front Royal. Hopefully people will use it and it will be a benefit not only to us in the town but to those people who own an electric vehicle.” After the remarks were finished, all the councilmembers including the mayor and Town Manager Steve Burke, proceeded to cut the ribbon in front of the charging unit. Then a demonstration of the charging process took place when one of the elec-
tric vehicles present was connected to the charger. The front of the electric vehicle where the “grill” of a gasoline powered car would normal be, flips open at a push of a button and the charging unit is plugged into the car. During this inaugural charging setup, Darr asked jokingly where the flux capacitor was, referring to the “Back to the Future” movies drawing laughter from the crowd. Later that evening the regular town council meeting took place at the Warren County Government Center. During the town council meeting the council accepted a donation of candy for the home town Halloween from the F.O.R. (Friends of Rachael) Club from Skyline High School. This is a student run organization that fosters anti bullying initiatives in surrounding schools. Sarah Chichester, the event coordinator of the Skyline F.O.R. Club thought of the idea of making a donation to the Downtown Halloween Event in the form of a candy drive and they were able to reach out to the surrounding schools as well. Randolph Macon Academy’s members donated some full size candy bars for the event. Mayor Timothy Darr presented the representatives of the Skyline F.O.R. Club with a certificate of appreciation for the donation in recognition of their
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volunteer and outreach efforts to the community. During the town manager’s report, Steven Burke said that the Front Royal Police department wanted to alert the citizens that a phone scam was taking place in the area where a phone call is placed by someone claiming to be representing the IRS and tries to get banking and or credit card information from residents in an attempt to steal from them. The police department wanted to remind Front Royal citizens that the IRS does not use these types of tactics and the residents should report such calls to the police department. Also during the meeting, a report from Warren County was given by Special Projects Coordinator Brandy Rosser. She reported on projects such as the renovation project at the Warren County Government Center by Lantz Construction of Winchester. The project includes renovation to the Commissioner of Revenue’s office and Treasurer’s office and the installation of sound panels in the board room and community meeting room. The project is expected to be completed by early 2016. The ground breaking of the new middle school took place on October 15, and the contractor has started moving dirt to construct the building pad and entrance roads. The Health and Human Services Complex on
15th street is nearing completion. Gooney Creek Bridge has been completed. The $14,664,392 project provides a new crossing of Gooney Run and an improved route of the U.S. 340/Poor House Road intersection. The Skyline Soccerplex will be receiving new topsoil from the excess soil from the new middle school site for the third and final field and should be ready for the 2016 season. And bids for the Eastham Park Trail Phase Three were due in on October 30th. This phase of the trail will allow trail users to cross U.S. 340/522 at Skyline Vista Drive and enter into Shenandoah National Park. In the Mayor’s report Darr reported on the ribbon cutting ceremony on the fast car charger at the Gazebo early that evening. He also mentioned the ground breaking held at the future site of IT Federal (the old Avtex Site). He referenced his remarks at the ground breaking and said, “We as a council, we need to start planning for the future, the younger generations. We have the ability to do that properly through zoning and offering the many different cultural and civic events catering to the millennials who will be coming and working in our community. It’s not only our job to make sure they work here in Front Royal but that they also live here. We need to look forward to that and em-
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The Mayor presents a certification of appreciation to the members of the F.O.R. Club from Skyline High School for their donation in support of Downtown Halloween brace that and start moving in that direction. Our Forefathers of this council planned for these events such as when the old American VISCOSE Plant came. They knew they needed housing and things to keep people in our community. We are at the point again. We need to work at that as a group collectively. I have confidence in this council that we can certainly start planning for our future generations so that they can prosper as most of us on the council have.” Council also approved a bid for incar cameras and body cameras for
the Front Royal Police Department, revenue sharing projects for Leach’s Run Parkway and Commerce Avenue and a budget amendment and award for Criser Road bridge replacement. A short council work session was held to discuss the agenda for the next County/Town Liaison meeting for November 19, and to continue the discussion on the ordinance amendment regarding weeds and debris. With no other business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting following a brief closed meeting. – tim@areaguides.com
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Supervisors defend past actions at latest board meeting Critics point to new school funding while older schools neglected, need for more paid fire and rescue staff By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report Warren County’s Board of Supervisors listened to ideas and complaints from several county citizens during public presentations at their Oct. 20 regular evening meeting, and responded with explanations. In Board Chairman Richard Traczyk’s report, he responded to citizens’ criticism of money being spent on new schools while older schools, specifically Ressie Jeffries Elementary were in need of serious repairs. He responded with the statement that in his final months he broke ground on the last planned project for new schools, which ended the capital improvements plans for new schools. “This new middle school will satisfy needs for years to come, and will help us to work on existing schools,� he said, and added that Ressie Jeffries Elementary School has been, “A political football in the last few months. He noted that all services in the county ask for funding, and each gets their share. “We’d love to have a fully staffed fire department and teachers’ salaries equal to surrounding counties,� he said. Linden resident Alicia Perko brought up the issue of Warren County’s fire and rescue personnel again during the public presentations. She spoke about the problems of fire and rescue volunteers who have full lives and the need for more paid fire and rescue staff in Warren County. She said that many people don’t have much time for extra volunteer work and citizens suffer when there aren’t enough volunteers to respond to calls. “How can we expect them (volunteers) to be there at a moment’s notice when the call comes in for a
citizen’s emergency,� she asked. And North River Supervisor Daniel Murray said they have added paid staff to augment the support of volunteers and said he and other members of the board are committed to providing more staffing as they can afford to do so. “We can’t question the heart of the volunteers,� he said. The first to talk during the public presentations was Joe Bernazani. He brought his flooding problem to their attention. Since his property borders county property near Rockland Park, and even though he raised his road 2.5 ft., there were problems last year, he said. He noted that plans to put a septic system too near his well are disturbing. He requested help with constructing a retaining pond, and added that the Dominion Virginia Power Company had used an area near his property for staging their equipment and took topsoil and vegetation out which caused runoff. County Administrator Doug Stanley responded that he had spoken with
Bernazani and he is in the planning stages of working on the problem. “With new storm water regulations, we’re going to have to install a storm water management system, whether by retention areas, or storm water ponds. I’ll make sure our landscape architect takes those to heart during the design of the complex,� Stanley responded. He added that this is a good time, during the planning stages, for bringing those issues to their attention. Ralph Rinaldi announced the end of a three year process of his and other residents’ effort to bring the Shenandoah Farms section in Clarke County into the sanitary district, and observed that this will be the first sanitary district that extends into Clarke County. He thanked Stanley, Deputy County Administrator Robert B. Childress, and Warren County Fire Chief Richard E. Mabie who all testified on the issue to the Clarke County judge and made a positive impact on his decision. “This will bring the Clarke Coun-
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Alicia Perko outlines the difficult job of fire and rescue volunteers at the October 20 Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting. ermont shopping Center that was brought up earlier by Dunkle. He said he’s talked to VDOT about it for this winter. A request in writing was submitted to him by Dorothy Sullivan of the Linden Little Chapel Baptist Church for the use of the courthouse lawn to place a Nativity scene and a wooden cross, for “9/11 victims and for troops still fighting for our freedom”. They will be charged $1 day for electricity to light the scene. The display will be up from December 15 this year to January 2, 2016. A similar request was submitted from Gene Rigelon, a member of Shenandoah Area Secular Humanists (SASH) representing Washington Area Secular Humanists (WASH) to set two panels on the lawn as well. One will promote the group and the other will have “Ten Commitments”. Secular Humanists are defined as being committed to the pursuit of humanist goals outside of a religious framework, and declare that, “Although most Secular Humanists are atheist or agnostic we do not define ourselves exclusively by these terms.” Stanley said these are normal requests and the two have co-existed peacefully on the courthouse lawn in the last few years. At the meeting, the supervisors also approved the following: • A motion to exercise an option to buy 14.6 acres of land adjacent to the Warren County Airport from Picture
Perfect Properties for $166,000. The Federal Aviation Administration and the Virginia Department of Aviation will reimburse the county for 98 percent of the purchase price, or $164,340 when the Airport Layout Plan is amended to include the property as part of the facility. • Two requests by Bobby W. Baker for conditional-use permits for private-use camping. The permits are for prop-erties Baker owns off Burma Road in the Man-Da-Lay subdivision in the North River Magisterial District. • A request by Connie A. Bailey, also for a conditional-use permit for private-use camping on his property off Burma Road. • A request by Megan Lanterman for a conditional-use permit to operate a nonprofit, commercial kennel at 396 Rolling Mountain Road in the South River Magisterial District. The supervisors also supported a land conservation program but didn’t approve funding for it. They voted 50 to approve a request by county staff to seek state certification of the local purchase of development rights program. The county would apply to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for certification in order to receive state money. Vice Chairwoman Linda Glavis made a motion to apply for certification, but the funding option failed for lack of a second. Glavis was in favor of using rollback taxes to fund it. The supervisors supported her motion to apply for certification, but not the funding option. Carter and Murray were in favor of looking at the funding option later but were concerned with the county’s current budgetary issues. Stanley said that the board could table the matter, but the Oct. 30 deadline will pass. All supervisors were present at the meeting. – carol@areaguides.com
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Texting while driving convictions quadruple in Virginia 2012 2013 2014 2015 Change from Locality Convictions Convictions Convictions Convictions 2012-2015 Clarke County 1 3 6 0 -100% Culpeper County 5 3 5 2 -60% Fauquier County 5 4 11 17 240% Frederick County 3 13 23 16 433% Loudoun County 20 34 59 45 125% Page County 0 3 4 7 N/A Rappahannock County 0 0 0 1 N/A Shenandoah County 2 1 3 4 100% Warren County 2 9 8 12 500% Winchester City 2 7 7 1 -50% Statewide Totals 438 1,008 1,534 1,698 288% By Rarione Maniece Capital News Service One summer night in 2011, 19-yearold Kyle Rowley of Herndon, Virginia, got out of his car to push it to the side of the road after running out of gas on his way home from work. Minutes later, Rowley was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by Jason Gage, according to the Virginia State Crime Commission. Investigators found that Gage had been texting seconds before hitting the teen. Gage was charged with reckless driving but was later found not guilty by a Fairfax County judge. That was because, at the time of the accident, Virginia law designated texting while driving as only a secondary offense. The judge ruled that it could not count as reckless driving. In 2013, the Virginia General As-
sembly made texting while driving a primary offense. Since then, convictions statewide have nearly quadrupled, according to an analysis of data from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. During the 2012 fiscal year, before the law went into effect, fewer than 440 Virginians were convicted of texting while driving. But during the 2015 fiscal year (which ended June 30), there were almost 1,700 convictions. For example, convictions jumped from 56 to 276 in Fairfax County; from 33 to 144 in Prince William County; and from 47 to 138 in Virginia Beach. In Danville, where only one person was convicted of texting while driving in 2012, 40 were this past year. Government officials say it’s critical that texting while driving be a prima-
ry offense – because then police can stop the driver on the spot. “Primary [offense] is the best way to address many of the highway safety issues that are faced on the roadways. It gives law enforcement the power to act when they see someone distracted while driving via texting or using their phones in some way,” said Erik Strickland, director of federal relations for the Governors Highway Safety Association. According to Capt. Michael Grinnan of Fairfax County, an officer now can pull a driver over for texting while driving without having to look for other infractions such as expired license plates or state inspections. When it was a secondary offense, other violations had to be present for a driver to be stopped for texting while driving. Under the new law, which took effect July 1, 2013, the fine for texting while driving also increased – from $20 to $125 for first offenders and $250 for every repeat violation. Experts say there are valid reasons to crack down on such behavior. Distracted drivers who are using their cell-phone and are not focused on driving are three times as likely to crash or come close to crashing, according to a study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. “It’s a 2,000-pound vehicle going down the road between 50 to 80 miles
per hour. That takes a lot of focus,” Strickland said. “And if you look away to text for two to five seconds, you can go a couple football fields and not realize what’s going on around you.” Drivers with the urge to send a text message or email are the most common type of distracted driver in Virginia, according to the Virginia DMV. Fairfax County had the most convictions of any locality in Virginia in 2015 as well as in prior years. Grinnan, the county’s traffic division commander, said that might be because it’s the most populated locality and residents have long commutes on often-gridlocked roads. Based on his experience and observation, Grinnan said the most common offenders in the county are individuals age 25-35. Northern Virginia drivers are not the only ones unable to put their phones down while driving. In 32 localities, the number of texting while driving convictions at least tripled from 2012 to 2015. Those localities range from Arlington and Roanoke to Richmond and Norfolk. Although convictions have increased across the commonwealth,
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Warren County Republicans sweep county and state elections (almost)
Daryl Funk accepts congratulations from Warren County Republican Chairman Steven Kurtz over his recent victory. By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report November 3rd dawned with clear skies and mild weather. It was a perfect day for a picnic in the park or a stroll along the river or an election day for county and state offices. Here in Front Royal and Warren County it started out as a quiet and brisk morning. If you were up during the early dawn hours, say around four in the morning, you might have run into a stray Republican or Democrat or even an Independent running around to the polling places putting up signs
and setting up tables and yes, in the case of the youth center or the Warren County High School polling places, even jockeying for the best place to set up with the best access to the oncoming voters. As the morning went on, the polls opened, the weather warmed up and the skies were still clear and beautiful and poll workers were manning their tables and handing out sample ballots. One dedicated volunteer for the Republicans was town Councilman John Connolly who sat at the Republican Party table at the entrance to the future site of the 15th Street Health and Hu-
man Services building. His task and mission was to hand out sample ballots and he even went so far as to patiently explain to each and every voter he spoke with that this election was being conducted with paper ballots and they must remember to color in the box of the candidate that they wanted to vote for. The candidates bounced between polling places all day long. I followed Supervisor Dan Murray and Candidate Shae Parker as they bounced between the two polling places in their district. I also followed three of the Shenandoah District Supervisor candidates, Sayre, Rinaldi and Schools as they bounced between the polling places at the Youth Center and the Warren County Fire Department on Commerce Ave. When all was said and done, it was the majority of the Republican candidates who were left standing. The only Republican to lose his race was Francois Flippen who ran for Commissioner of Revenue against incumbent Independent Sherry Sours in a 3,958 to 2,304 race. The rest of the race broke down like this: • For the North River Supervisor seat, incumbent Dan Murray beat out Shae Parker 586-493. • For the Shenandoah Supervisor seat
Republican candidate Tom Sayre beat out Ralph Rinaldi and Dee Schools. The vote breakdown was: Sayre, 712; Rinaldi, 480; Schools 220. • Clerk of the Court race between Daryl Funk and Rhonda North ended with Funk getting 3,471 votes to North’s 2,810. • The South River supervisor seat had Linda Glavis running unopposed and she walked away with 1,086 votes and 21 votes from write-ins. • Commonwealth Attorney, Warren County Sheriff and Treasurer Terms were up as well and all of the incumbents ran unopposed and won their elections with a large majority of the votes. There were a few write-in votes against them. • In the School Board race there was only one contested seat; that of the South River District. Donna McEathron pulled ahead of challenger Shawn R. McClosky to win the race for that seat. The numbers were 784-500. After the election results came in, this reporter headed over to the Main Street Mill where the Republicans were having their celebration party. I caught up with several of the candidates for pictures and comments and talked to the chairman of the Committee, Steve Kurtz and a former town council can-
didate, Robert Tennett, who now has his eye on the remainder of the term that will be left unfilled when Funk vacates his seat on the council for the Clerk of the Courts office. The first person I caught up with was North River Incumbent Dan Murray. “It was a great battle. I kept it as I did the last election. It was a clean fight. I did not dig in the garbage or the mud. I did not answer the negativism that was posted around. I handled the race as I thought was the Christian way and professional. And now we can go forward and continue the work for the town and the county. We are on the road and we need to continue,” he said, talking about his victory over Shae Parker. When asked what would be the first thing on the agenda come January at the start of his second term Murray said, “We obviously have to elect a chairman of the board. Then we will have a work session and come up with a list of priorities with the budget process being first on the list.” I then asked about how he plans to get help from the community on the budget process, and reminded him of this reporter’s call when I was a citizen activist for a citizen committee to help with the budget process.
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Read full issues FREE on www.WarrenCountyVA.com & www.FrederickCounty.com “We need citizens to come forward to help. The citizens have to be involved whether it is by post cards with questions such as, ‘what do you want?’ We really need positive citizens’ involvement not negative involvement. We need to be honest and up front and make it right,” he responded. Next I talked to Daryl Funk about his victory over Rhonda North in the battle over the Clerk of the Courts. “Certainly I appreciate the support that the citizens of Warren have given me and their trust. I’ve said from the beginning of the campaign that this campaign was about continuing the legacy of Jennifer Simms. I want to work with all the employees and I have asked them all to stay on and to continue the great customer service that they have provided. I’m going to be looking to update the technology and to be able to expand and to continue the faith that our citizens have in our courts,” he said. I also asked an unrelated question regarding his advice to the Front Royal citizen who would fill his remaining time on the town council.
The weather holds out for Election Day 2015 “The direction of the town council going forward will be up to the council. I certainly hope that the council continues to move forward and that they are able to continue to expand the opportunities in employment and commercial opportunities for our citizens. I believe that Mayor Darr and the council will do a good job and I have total faith in them. Whoever succeeds me will have their own opinions on how things will go. I would not want to prejudge on what sort of decisions that they will make,” Funk replied. I then talked to someone who actually has his eye on that seat; Robert M. Tennett, a Front Royal citizen who has run for town council many times in the
recent past. “Yes I will be thinking about running for the remainder of Funk’s term on the Town Council.” he said, concerning his bid for the seat Funk will vacate at the first of the year. I asked him why and he replied simply that he wanted to be a councilman, and, “I would like to serve the community, there are a lot things that can be done better around here. I want to try to get more businesses here in Warren County. We have to do a better job and we are not doing a good enough job right now.” He also mentioned an issue he was passionate about in the past. That issue was to get better signage along Interstate 66 and 81 to promote Front Royal. I also got a statement from Tom Sayre, the victor in the three way race for the Shenandoah District Supervisor race. “You have no idea how grateful I am
Tom Sayre and Dan Murray Celebrate their victories at the Main Street Mill to all the people who took the time and effort to support me, especially by voting today. I realize that I am entrusted with the welfare and to work for the common good of the people. I am open to hearing all the concerns of the citizens and I look forward to serving the citizens of Warren County,” he said. I ran into County Administrator Doug Stanley and was able to get a statement from him as well. “I am looking forward to working with Dan Murray for another four years. A lot of exciting things are going on in the community,” he said. He had this to say about Supervisor
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Royal Phoenix, IT Federal, rises from the ashes of the old Avtex Superfund Site
Congressman Bob Goodlatte speaks at the ground breaking of the future site of IT Federal By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report I can’t help but look back 36 years ago and remember the clumsy skinny 13 year old farm boy from the sand hills of Nebraska riding in the back seat of a 1971 Ford Torino loaded down with a trailer and luggage carrier on top as it drove into Front Royal Virginia. It was a hot June day and it was humid too. I was used to a drier heat and there was no A.C. in our small car. I remember, along with my four siblings and two parents wrinkling our noses at the unusual smell
that filled our car. The Ratigans had arrived in Front Royal and the smell was from the old Avtex plant that was the life blood of our new home town. I remember after graduating from high school in 1985, I attended a funeral for a classmate’s dad who had suffered a tragic accident at the plant and died a horrific death. I also remember a classmate of mine losing an eye due to an accident at the plant and one of my wife’s classmates lost his life in a fork lift accident at that plant as well. I along with so many thousands of Front Royal citizens have seen the
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the future.” Goodlatte went on to reference the hard work by both county and town officials in working toward the opening of the superfund site. “Today’s ground breaking ceremony represents you having come full circle. Over 26 years you have watched this site go from hosting a major industry, to having to deal with the effects of extensive harmful environmental damage caused by that company, to recruiting your first tenants including the company you are welcoming as the newest members of the Front Royal Warren County business community, IT Federal. Last year I praised this community I am honored to represent. Thanks to your determination you have put the difficulties behind you and once again this location can be a location where business can thrive. I must once again
congratulate you on the tenacity you have displayed in helping to make this day possible. Losing a business and hundreds of jobs is shocking and having to work your way through addressing the environmental damage made the goal even rougher. Over 25 years you stuck to it, turn this former brown field into part of the future for this town and county,” he said. “I am heartened today by the investment that IT Federal if making here. This region can now benefit in similar fashion from the IT Federal decision to make its home in this community. I am pleased to have played a small role in working to bring you to this day,” he said, in closing. Mayor Timothy Darr was next to speak. “I grew up three streets from here when this was Avtex Fibers. I now
Read full issues FREE on www.WarrenCountyVA.com & www.FrederickCounty.com live about six streets from here. I would like to thank IT Federal for having the confidence in Front Royal in moving their business here. Just over 13 months ago I stood on this same piece of property and we celebrated the fact that this was going to be a new beginning for Front Royal in taking the first steps here. In the past this property supported hundreds of families, purchased homes and resources and educated thousands of children. It supported this town for almost 50 years. And now the opportunity has finally come for this same piece of property to be reborn and to provide those same opportunities now as it did then,” he observed. Darr referenced the past and compared it to the future by saying, “The work doesn’t stop here; it begins. As the leaders of the past did with beginning of the original American Viscose Plant, we as a town need to prepare to embrace what this milestone project will bring to our community. Just as a child’s first step, this is our first step into a new era which will bring many new ideas and concepts
and businesses and life that we as a community must embrace.” Darr issued a challenge to his colleagues by saying, “I want to challenge my fellow council members and the town staff to begin the process of change starting with today’s ground breaking. Although we have made strides in supporting our local businesses and encouraging new ones, creating new walking and biking trails, working on the development of new roads such as the Leach’s Run Parkway, providing a first class police department, and planning for upgrades for our aging infrastructure, we have the ability to do much more by looking into ways of making new subdivisions for people, creating culture and civic events for all generations whether you are a Millennial or a Baby Boomer or somewhere in between.” Warren County Board of Supervisor Chairman Richard Traczyk spoke next. “I arrived in Front Royal in 1980 to assist in the building of the DuPont plant out in the county. I moved from my house in Connecti-
cut to a house on Manassas Avenue down wind of Avtex. I asked my neighbor ‘what in the heck is that smell?’ And the reply was, ‘money’. I soon learned the entire history of the plant and the impact it had made on the area. The plant eventually closed and left many town residents out of work and with a lot of memories. I witnessed the implosion not too long ago and lot of people had hopes that we would rebuild a new facility on the site; one that would bring in good paying jobs, and one that would be environmentally friendly. We have worked for years to make this day possible. We are going to have an excellent new facility to utilize this site and will bring new things to our community that we have hoped for,” he said. The Economic Development Authority’s Chairman Patricia Wines, spoke next saying, “This is a fine day for our community. We are grateful and pleased to have IT Federal LLC to become the first company to break ground here to this property and return it a useful contribution site.”
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Community leaders take part in ground breaking at the future site of IT Federal IT Federal president, Curt Tran, said, “It is exciting for IT Federal to get this opportunity to develop and do our office complex here at the Royal-Phoenix site. It’s truly an honor for IT Federal to be a part of this project, and to finally see Royal-Phoenix rising out of the old Avtex site.” At the end of the comment section of the ceremony the crowd then moved to the site of the ground breaking. The first group of people to participate in the ground breaking were: Richard H. Traczyk, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors; Congressman Bob Goodlatte; Curt Tran, president of IT Federal LLC; Patricia Wines, chairman of the Economic Development Authority; Jennifer McDonald, executive director of EDA, and Tim Darr, mayor of Front Royal. The next group to follow was the town coun-
cil followed by the board of supervisors. After the conclusion of the ground breaking ceremony, I was able to reach out to a few councilmembers for comment. Councilman John Connolly had this to say in an e-mail reply to my request for comment, “I think the arrival of IT Federal is great news. They will be an anchor business for our Town, and I expect that the new jobs created will have good ancillary economic benefits as well. This is just the beginning; the Town now has a lot of work ahead to build up the infrastructure to accommodate the growth. Roads, electric, water, and sewer service will all be worked on as the Avtex site is developed. We expect to continue to work closely with the County on this project moving forward.” – tim@areaguides.com
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Ben’s Family Cuisines specializes in Thai cuisine Restaurant brings Asian cuisine to local folks hungry for upscale ethnic food
Hope Ben is sole owner, hostess, head chef, manager, taster and server of Ben’s Family Cuisines-Courtesy photo by John Payne
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By Teresa Brumback Warren & Frederick County Report In a little spot off the beaten trail in Front Royal, in a residential neighborhood across from a playground, I found a real, honest-to-goodness diamond. The crown jewel is Ben’s Family Cuisines, an eclectic Asian fusion restaurant specializing in Thai cuisine, at 654 W. 11th Street. Owned and managed by a gem in her own right, Satya “Hope” Ben is a slight but sweet and hard-working Cambodian native with a fire in her belly to succeed and make her family here and in Cambodia proud of her. Her early childhood was spent during the Vietnam War running from bombs, evacuating constantly from one village to another, even living off wild foods in the mountains. She told me more stuff about those years, but we won’t go there and neither will she until you get to know her.
Always wearing a huge, warm smile and carrying a gentle demeanor, she shows no scars, no bitterness, only happiness to be here since coming to America in 1992. “It doesn’t matter what happens in life,” she explains, adding, “In my country you smile and stay positive.” So far that positive attitude has seemed to work well for her. The restaurant churns out superb food at a rock bottom price, boasts a friendly atmosphere with the staff being nice and anxious to please. The wait time wasn’t long on a weekday, during both lunch and dinner. Hope is sole owner, hostess, head chef, manager, taster and server, even a delivery driver at times. It’s clear she loves people and loves her work. It’s not just about making a living. She believes in what she is doing, in bringing Asian cuisine to a crowd in Front Royal that is hungry for upscale ethnic cuisines that many
had after migrating to Front Royal from the restaurant-laden D.C. area. “We want to welcome people like our own family,” says Hope. “My culture is seriously respectful. Our guests are royalty. I want to please the whole family,” she adds. She welcomes customer feedback, depending on “the people who tell us the truth, what’s missing”.
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Since coming to America she has worked at Thai restaurants where the cuisine is similar to her native Cambodian. She also has worked as a bank teller and for a Bangkok airline while studying English at Northern Virginia Community College. Over the years she saved her money and bought a former bar next to a grocery at an auction, remodeling it and launching her dream last December. Here you’ll find Thai, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese and American fare for the entire family. The food is light, flavorful and balanced, with lots of rice noodles and softened rice paper wrapping vegetables and meats or seafood like little pillows. Thai basil and Thai chili peppers, fresh limes, lemongrass and fish sauce are among the Asian ingredients that make this food rock. With gusto I give it a thumbs up in every category given to restaurants. The past three days I’ve been a voracious customer, visiting once or twice daily. Since May, she says proudly, she has been rated number one on Trip Advisor’s list of 83 restaurants in Front Royal. And she points to another good sign: that two health department inspectors eat there regularly with their families, as well as businessmen from the Avtex Business Park and doctors and staff from nearby Warren Memorial Hospital.
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out front. Inside seating is available for 45. Walls are lemon-colored, contrasting with the fresh lavender and violet orchids on each table. A palm tree with multi-colored lights rests below a television. Outside is a small enclosed patio with seating for another 25-30 guests in warm weather. My two friends and I visited for lunch on a weekday and all of us were overjoyed with the entire experience. The menu is extensive, showing 66 items along with beer and wine. Hope says she doesn’t cook with MSG (monosodium glutamate) and maintains everything is fresh and made to order. While it’s not on the menu, sushi can be ordered anytime and a part-time sushi chef is onsite on weekends. She says she always challenges herself to make her food even healthier, noting the vegetarian menu choices, and if someone wants less sugar or salt, or any range of heat or spiciness, they can order it that way. Just about anything can be customized to suit one’s tastes, she says. If you don’t want an ingredient in a dish, they can leave it out, for example. But you’ll want the finishing touch: the sauce. Dishes come with any of eight sauces, ranging from sweet and sour, to hot and spicy, to
vinegar-based, soy-based and peanut-based. Prices are reasonable, starting at $8.50 for Mama Noodle Combo, which has mixed greens and a chopped egg roll topped with roasted peanuts, boiled egg and special sauce. Most entrees are around ten bucks. The most expensive dishes are the jump tempura jumbo soft shell crabs on a bed of vegetables mixed with sweet chili sauce, for $17.95, the crispy duck at $17.95 and the whole fish deep fried with steamed rice and vegetables and sauces at $22. My friend Cathy Bryan of Rileyville had chicken Pad Thai, the national dish of Thailand. At Ben’s it’s available in shrimp or chicken, with stir-fried noodles in Tamarind sauce, scrambled egg, bean sprouts and ground peanuts. I like to squeeze fresh lime over the whole thing. Like everything else on the menu, the portions are generous. Cathy marveled at how well it was prepared, and prides herself on knowing a good Pad Thai, since her former roommate was from Thailand and used to cook her native cuisine. Cathy was thrilled to learn about Ben’s since her friend has moved, leaving her with a distant memory of her favorite foods.
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The Front Royal Zombie Walk—Season 3 Zombies gather at Gazebo for final onslaught on downtown Front Royal By Greg Harold Warren & Frederick County Report “Every year it is getting larger and larger” states Roxanne Bauserman, creator and organizer of Front Royal’s Zombie Walk. What started out as a whimsical idea inspired by AMC’s hit television franchise, The Walking Dead, has grown almost geometrically year after year. “Last year we had roughly 275 “Walkers” and with
this year’s response and interest via social media, I expect between 400 – 500 participants.” Bauserman’s local organizational skills and hard work, coupled with a national trend that has been gaining traction for the past several years has catapulted the nether world to the forefront of televised media, cosplay, and in Bauseman’s case, a charitable cause. Yes, I am speaking of zombies and other mythical creatures
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theme is so pervasive in today’s culture the Center for Disease Control, in Atlanta, Ga. has produced a zombie apocalypse survival guide. This guide integrates a zombie theme into helping educate and prepare for any type of natural disaster. While this pop culture phenomenon is providing great entertainment, Bauserman is capitalizing and leveraging this trend for a worthy cause. Two local organizations are the beneficiaries of this charitable event. Both organizations selected by Roxanne focus on feeding all members of the community; both live humans and the furry friends that sometimes protect us from the living brainless, which are in need
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Zombies rock out at the Gazebo in downtown Front Royal Zombie Walk was the inspiration of Roxanne Bauserman and Heather Leake on the importance of vaccinations and population control and to place adoptable pets in loving homes. At the time of this submission deadline, contributions had not been reported, but Bauserman states that “the humane society has always been very pleased with the contribution, and
the society will report the weight of the donations and post photographs on their Facebook page”. The event is not only supported by the “Walking Dead”. The local community appears to be very supportive of this seasonal activity. Members of the Front Royal Police Department,
along with the 99.3 Fox Rocks Zombie Mobile provided safety escorts for the zombie hoard. Select members of The Town of Front Royal leadership were also in attendance; some donning zombie attire, and other’s just looking like zombies as their political legacy is questioned with their energy having been drained as the their campaigns come to a dead end in early November. The Lucky
Star Lounge and Mark Clay were also very instrumental with the success of the evening. The Zombie Shuffle was in full swing at the Gazebo with live Halloween themed music and an over 21 after party being held at the Lucky Star Lounge. Bauserman is quick to acknowledge that The Lucky Star Lounge is the sponsor and has been since its in-
ception. Trevor and Lorena Lipton, The Lucky Star proprietors, are official hosts of the after party. Zombies, zombie hunters, and civilians could converge at the lounge for extended festivities. Roxanne feels very fortunate to have such a wonderful team sponsoring the event, as Trevor and Lorena not only provided a convenient post-apocalyptic landing spot for the revelers, but they also provided the necessary insurance required for organizing the event. Additionally, Paramedic Zombies provided zombie themed merchandise and Basement SFX assisted with make-up needs for a nominal charge. Local sign fabricator, Shae Parker’s Hannah Signs, provided the creative touch for the promotional material. Roxanne doesn’t see this event blossoming into a commercial festival, but would rather see it grow for its original intent and purpose—to have fun and provide an opportunity for less fortunate members of the community. Roxanne states that, “most people like its simplicity”, and hopes to keep it this way with a few upgrades planned for next year. “Ideally for next year’s event we will find a T-shirt sponsor”, where those proceeds will supplement the physical food and cash donations that are collected for C-CAP and the humane society,” she said. In case you missed the event, photos, videos, and participant posts can be found by searching Front Royal Zombie Walk on Facebook. This is a non-invitational community page hosted by Roxanne. The Front Royal Zombie Walk is generally held the Saturday prior to Halloween during the hours of 6 to 8 .p.m. The Zombie Walk convenes at Bing Crosby Stadium where donations can be made to the benefitting charities. The walk then commences down Warren Avenue, changes course at 8th Street, and then proceeds down Chester Street to its final destination at the Front Royal Gazebo. Starting in the summer of 2016, you will see the marketing campaign kick-off for 2016’s Walk. 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 is completing his MBA from The George Washington University. Mr. Harold enjoys aerial photography and feature writing for area publications.
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Blue Ridge Arts Council keeps local arts alive Upcoming 13th annual Deck the Halls and Holly Jolly Saturday kicks off the Holiday season
BRAC President Sondra LeHew’s creative offering of flavorful potato cups and drinks were a popular treat By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report Front Royal’s Blue Ridge Arts Council (BRAC) and Gallery is poised to provide the spark to light up their Holiday season with their next big event, the 13th Annual Deck the Halls. The event is scheduled to take place on November 20 and 21, when the gallery will be transformed into a holiday wonderland. Hundreds of volunteers traditionally participate in the event by artistically decorating artificial trees and wreaths based on clever themes such as “Tradition with a Twist” and “All the Glitters”, will again fill the gallery with creative trees and wreaths, which are for sale. Last year there were over 100 trees, wreaths and holiday gift baskets for sale, and netted over $9,000 for BRAC’s programs. Deck the Halls has proven to be a tremendous success over the past 11 years and BRAC’s Executive Director Kym Crump has issued an invitation for businesses and individuals to participate again this year. “The tree event is a very popular kick off to the holiday season and is not to be missed,” she said. The Premier Gala and Auction will be held on Friday, November 20, from 7 to 9:00 p.m. Event attendees paying $10 will receive a $10 coupon valid for purchases of Deck the Halls merchandise. Decorators, sponsors and BRAC Members will be given complimentary tickets to the event. Attire for the evening is holiday festive. If anyone would like to help them with a donation of a tree or wreath, call the council or visit their website. There will also be live auction and silent auction gift baskets, providing a wonderful opportunity to purchase special items for homes and businesses. Holly Jolly Saturday is held the day after, on November 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. This popular and wellattended event brings Santa along with fun holiday entertainment and activities for the whole family. In for-
mer years, there have been tables set up with snacks, items for craft-making and games. If any trees and wreaths remain from Friday’s sale, they will be available to buy. BRAC’s most recent gathering was held on October 15; the ever-popular Cocktails & Can-vas event. Along with the Member’s exhibit, seven local artists’ works were displayed at the tables where mixologists and chefs were set up and offered their creative dishes and drinks to the folks who came to enjoy their efforts and each other’s company.
The second event and show of the fall 2015 season was held as a fundraiser for the arts council’s programs. The spacious gallery, located in the lobby next door to First Citizens Bank was full of chattering guests who came to contribute to the Arts and taste and drink unusual and delicious food. “This fundraiser was very successful. It was the third time we’ve done this event and people enjoy it. The artists and mixologists were very creative,” said Crump. Shenandoah Valley Golf Club sent their friendly Chef Kelly Fitzgerald and Sous Chef Sylvia HawkinsFitzgerald with potent egg nog and thick squash soup for the occasion. BRAC President Sondra LeHew’s offered flavorful potato cups and drinks were popular, and Mary Powers, a BRAC volunteer, offered Hunter’s Chili for a hearty snack. Julie Spaid volunteered to help board member Mary Ruth Allred-Follett with her treats. Adele Medved was hostess at the table for inviting new members and old with rates for membership and to give out information. Guitarist Mark Clay played for the guests and created a light and fun atmosphere with music. Paintings and sculptures from the gallery’s newest art exhibit, the 2015 Annual Member Show, were on the
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Phillip Danyell Wilson On Sunday November 1, 2015 at approximately 7:40pm, the Front Royal Police Department responded to an emergency call of shots fired in the 700 block of Warren Avenue. Upon police arrival, officers located a 37 year old male identified as Timothy Carter of Front Royal with serious wounds to his upper abdominal area. Fire and Rescue personnel began treatment and it was found that Mr. Carter had sustained a single gun-shot wound at the injury site. He was ultimately flown to a trauma center in Northern Virginia for treatment where he remains in critical but stable condition. Uniformed officers as well as criminal detectives spread out in the area in search of the suspect. During the course of the ensuing follow-up investigation, a person of interest was developed. Phillip Danyell Wilson, 36 of Front Royal was taken into custody this morning after turning himself in on a warrant charging that he possessed a firearm after a felony conviction. He was held at the RSW Regional jail with no bond. Additional charges are pending. At this time, police believe this to be an isolated incident devolving from a verbal altercation at the incident scene and not merely a random act. This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with any information on this case are asked to contact Det. David Fogle at 540-636-2208 or dfogle@frontroyalva.com
Jane Forth’s watercolors of local scenes from the Blue Ridge Arts Council’s Annual Member’s Show were on display at the latest Cocktails and Canvas event summer concert series held at the town commons each Friday evening at 7 p.m., June through August. Special events throughout the year include: an exhibit titled Big Art for a Small Town; Cocktails and Canvas, a twice a year art, food and cocktail pairing tasting event; their annual Arts Citizen of the Year Dinner and Roast; and the annual community holiday kick-off event called Deck the Halls, held on the third Friday and Saturday in November. “For a majority of the local community, Blue Ridge Arts Council is the only arts resource. The Arts
Council has a staff and a community-based board that research, plan, implement and review each program offered by the Council. Funding for their work is received, in part, from Virginia Commission for the Arts (a statewide organization that awards crucial operating support funds) and a matching grant program that local governments partner in. “The balance of the budget is funded through memberships, individual and corporate donations,” reports BRAC’s website. The stated mission of the Blue Ridge Arts Council is, “To provide a
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BRAC’s Executive Director Kym Crump, dressed to reflect the fall season, poured Champagne and was assisted by her son Evan broad base of support for the visual and performing arts, in all segments of the community, by increasing awareness, interest, knowledge and participation.” Current members of BRAC’s Board of Directors for 2015-2016 are: President Sondra LeHew; Vice President Lorraine Huktquist: Treasurer Teresa Henry; and Secretary Susan O’Kelly. The schedule for the Blue Ridge Arts Council and Gallery for the next year is as follows: the fifth Annual Winter Invitational, held from December 3 to January 15, 2016; “Wanderlust” presented from January 22 to February 27, 2016; “Spotlight
on Students 2016” which celebrates Youth Art Month and will be exhibited from March 3 to April 15; The “Farm to Table” show will start on April 21 and will end June 3; June 16 to July 29 brings “Endless Summer” artists and art works; and “Local Color” happens on August 4 and goes to September 16. Blue Ridge Arts Council Community Fine and Performing Arts Center and Gallery is located at 305 East Main Street, Front Royal, VA 22630. For information, call (540) 635-9909, or visit www.blueridge arts.org – carol@areaguides.com
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Marching Wildcats host first Invitational Marching Band Competition By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report It is hard to believe that it has been over thirty-three years since I put on the first uniform of my life, the maroon and white Marching Wildcat band uniform, and walked out onto the football field at the old 15th Street Middle School and began my three year stint as a Marching Wildcat. I played the baritone and tuba during my time as a Marching Wildcat. My fondest memory was those crisp chilly fall mornings and fall Friday evenings marching on the practice field behind the high school and football field at the Warren County Middle School performing our halftime show of the season. Every fall of every year since high school I watch the Marching Wildcats walk out onto the field and play for the hometown crowd. Memories fill my heart and soul and I find myself longing for those days again. On a cool, crisp, windy Saturday morning of this year I found myself in familiar surroundings at the high school football field surrounded by bands and flag corps and all the trappings that come with a marching band competition, but with one noticeable difference. I was a fifty year old man who was attending the competition as a newspaper reporter covering Warren County’s Marching Wildcats first invitational for field show competition with the Tournament of Bands. The Invitational occurred on October 17, and was a marching band competition featuring bands from our area, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. The competition was hosted by Warren County High School and judging for the competition was provided by the National Judges Association through Tournament of Bands. Since this is a first for Warren County High School I sought out the director of the Marching Wildcats and was able to get some comments from him. According to Warren County Music Department Director, David Dingess, “Hosting any event is always hard the first time you do it. No matter how much you prepare or feel you have covered your bases, something will always catch you by surprise. The important thing is to recognize those shortfalls and try to make a note of it so you don’t let it happen again in the future.” Warren County has been competing in Tournament of Bands for about 12 years and ever since they moved into their new school on Westminster, they have always wanted to host a competition. “Sometimes you need to hold off until you get your ducks in a row before you do this, no matter how much you want to do it sooner. It was the right time, and even though our date changed, it was a success from our standpoint and we feel it will end up being a great success for us each year
we are able to run the event,” he said. The date change he referred to was because of all the rain from Hurricane Joaquin that came the week of their original date (October 3rd), which caused the fields to be much too swampy for marching. In speaking about why they hosted
the competition, Dingess explained, “One of the things we were excited about was that we felt our facilities were some of the best around for hosting a marching competition. We received very nice compliments on our field and our facilities here at Warren County High School. It is
actually one of the best layouts for hosting a competition such as this. The judges were also very complimentary about our facilities.” The competition began with the singing of the National Anthem by
the Warren County High School Choir. The first band to take the field was Skyline High School from across town here in Warren County. This year happens to be their first year participating and competing in the
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compensation system to compete with the systems around us. This will insure our retention of excellent staff. Concerns have been raised about the physical condition of Ressie Jeffries Elementary School. Do you favor fixing or replacing the school or postponing such a decision for a while to save money?
C. Douglas Rosen
Our capital plan has included the renovation of Ressie Jeffries school and we are starting on that renovation now.
Due to an email snafu on our end, Mr. Rosen’s answers for our election guide were omitted so we are printing them here. Mr. Rosen was unopposed for re-election to the School Board.
If necessary, would you favor a tax increase targeted toward fixing or replacing Ressie Jeffries Elementary School?
Tell us a little about yourself and how your experiences have led to your seeking a seat on the School Board.
Do you think Warren County Public Schools teacher salaries are too low, too high or about right?
I have been a resident of Warren County since 1983. CEO of Warren Memorial Hospital for 10 years. Joined Valley Health in 1993 as Senior Vice President with responsibility for system real estate and construction until retiring in 2006. My experience in those areas lend well to being a member of the board representing the Shenandoah District.
They are lower than other systems in our area and we are working on solutions to make the salaries more competitive.
What are some important things you would like to accomplish in the future? Continue the Trek For Excellence for the students as they are our number one priority. Maintain our facilities in top notch condition and increase our teacher and staff
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Do you think Warren County Public Schools administrator and staff salaries are too low, too high or about right? They are being reviewed and compared with other systems with regard to increases. Anything else you’d like to add? We have a great school system and our Board is focused on making it greater. I sincerely thank the voters for their support of me.
From left: Deputy Finance Director Andre Fletcher and County Administrator Doug Stanley On October 22, 2015, at the Virginia Government Finance Officers’ Association (VGFOA) Fall Conference, Andre Fletcher, Deputy Finance Director, was presented with the VGFOA and Radford University GNAC (Government Non Profit Assistance Center) Certificate. The purpose of the Certificate Program is to provide training in the areas of accounting, budgeting, cash management, debt, administration, internal controls, Virginia law and other topics pertinent to state and local governments and to provide instructional support for those wishing to pursue the Government Finance Officers’ Association (GFOA) Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) designation. In order to receive this certificate, an applicant must complete and pass related exams of eight core courses and two elective courses, and must complete the ten courses
within a seven year period. Andre completed the requirements in his first year of employment. Finance Director Kathleen Dellinger stated, “I am delighted with Andre’s achievement and respect his discipline to master the program’s technical competencies. He brings a new level of expertise in accounting, budgeting and administration to the Warren County finance team and demonstrates leadership by setting high standards and accomplishing this goal. I anticipate ongoing benefits to Warren County as he shares his knowledge and ability to apply the program’s resources.” County Administrator Doug Stanley added, “We are extremely proud of Andre’s accomplishment and the fact that he was able to complete the certificate program in his first year of employment. This demonstrates his work ethic and his dedication to his postion with the County.”
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Love; and I’m a Believer. Next up was neighboring Strasburg High School marching band with their show titled “Dream” arranged by Jay Bobock with songs such as: Any Way You want it; Great Balls of
Fire; and Come Out and Play. Drum majors Austin Bartley and Andrew Williams led the band during the show. The band’s director is Chris See BANDS, 22
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BANDS, from 21 Szuba. Loudoun County Marching Raiders from Leesburg, Virginia under the direction of Darron Young was next to perform with drum majors Megan McKay and Josh Bellinger leading the band out on the field. Their 2015 show featured songs such as: New World; Out of the Darkness and Into the Light. The Potomac Marching Band from Potomac High School, directed by Ryan Gillis, presented their 2015 show titled “Mirage”, which featured: music of Aladdin, The Price of Egypt; Scheherazade and Danse Bacchanal. Drum major Robert Fahrenwald led the band out onto the field. Governor Thomas Johnson High School from Frederick Maryland was next up with the Patriot Marching Band under the direction of Kiberly Sandifer and drum majors Nourjannah Hendi and Kristin Schiller. Their 2015 show featured a four movement piece entitled “Superpower”. Next up was the Tuscarora Marching Titans out of Frederick, Maryland, directed by John D. Karos, with drum major Peter ReHill. Their 2015 show was titled “Empire Rising”, based on a series of songs designed to take you back to the Roaring Twenties in New York City during the building of the Empire State Building. The last school to perform was host Warren County Marching Wildcats, who performed their 2015 show titled “Wicked”, featuring songs from the Broadway musical of the same name. Drum major Macie Clerkley led the Marching Wildcats out onto the field to finish up the competition. Warren County was able to compete in points, but since they were the hosting school, did not compete for any of the trophies. This is traditional in field show competitions. In order to put on a competition such as this one, the hosting school needed help from the community. They sought sponsors for the trophies and sold ad space in the program, and many local businesses pitched in to help by purchasing ad space. The sponsors for the trophies were Tinder Wholesale and Cheer Eruption. Contributing businesses were: Liberty Tax Service; First Bank; Skyline Insurance; L Dees Pancake House on Main Street; and Bret Hrbek with Edwards Jones. Even parents and grandparents got into the act by purchasing ad space with special messages to their favorite band student/child/grandchild. A total of 50 ads were purchased in the program, ranging from business card size to full page. The competition began at 11:15 a.m. with the first band taking the field and ended around 12:45 p.m. with the last band marching off the field. The awards presentation was held at 1:00 p.m. The awards were presented by the Warren County Marching Wildcats’ Winchester Area Sales Reps Needed. Email:
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Skyline High School marching band takes the field for competition at Warren County High School
Governor Thomas Johnson Marching Patriots performs their 2015 show drum major, squad leaders and flag corps. The bands competed in several classes. They were: 1-A, 2A, 3-O and 4A. The awards are as follows: 1-A Classification • Best music-Potomac High School • Best auxiliary-Potomac High School • Best visual-Potomac High School • Best percussion-Potomac High School • Best in class with a score of 83.89Potomac High School 2-A Classification • Best music-Skyline High School • Best auxiliary-Skyline High School • Best visual-Strasburg High School • Best percussion-Strasburg High School
• Second in class with a score of 78.12-Strasburg High School • First in class with a score of 78.535Skyline High School 4-A Classification • Best music-Loudon County High School • Best auxiliary-Loudon County High School • Best visual-Loudon County High School • Best percussion-Loudon County High School • First in class-Loudon County (no score was announced) 3-O Classification • Best music-Tuscarora High School • Best auxiliary-Tuscarora High School • Best visual-Tuscarora High School • Best percussion-Governor Thomas Johnson High School
Strasburg High School marching band prepares to take the field for competition
Competition host school Warren County Marching Wildcats performs their 2015 show • Second in class with a score of 86.4-Governor Thomas Johnson High School • First in class with a Score of 87.1Tuscarora High School After the awards were presented, the first Warren County High School field show competition was complete, thanks to a lot of work and support
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Friday, November 6 Forecast 79° | 57° 11am - 11:30am Dance Party Fridays! Handley Library. Toddlers, Preschoolers, & their grown-ups are welcome to come boogie down! Now offered EVERY Friday! 1:30pm - 2:30pm Education Committee. Chamber Office. Saturday, November 7 Forecast 60° | 41° 8am – 2pm Holiday Bazaar. Reliance United Methodist Church, 1571 Reliance Rd, Reliance. Many fine crafters and vendors. Lunch available. Proceeds to benefit Missions of Reliance UM Women. 8am - 4pm Warren County Fair Flea Market. Warren County Fairgrounds. The Flea Market is open
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Job Fair Staff Management Group at the Virginia Employment Commission Winchester office. 100 Premier Place, 540 535-2875 Tuesday, August 25th, 2015 from 10-4pm
Mercury outboards; 20 hp $800.00, 10 hp $500.00, Prentice vise “old 108” 6” jaws $1000.00, Helen Jean Smith 1987 framed Edinburg print $400.00, John J Pershing 1927 signed photo to General Passaga $1600.00, Antique Oak Ice box, 3 door org wheels $1200.00; Aluminum Light Poles 12’ tall x 4” od, square anchor, call 540-6602913
Current Job Openings. Contact the VEC for additional information at 540-722-3420 or 540-535-2875 or Winchester@vec.virginia. gov. Please enter “Employer Services” in the subject line and job number and title when you inquire about the position: Job Number / Title 677987 / Custodian 677900 / Machine Operator 677941 / Retail Sales Rep 6778585 / Financial advisor 677685 / Unarmed Security Officer 677299 / Class A CDL Driver Yard Jockey 677070 / Grill Operator 676538 / Warehouse Associate 676679 / Package Handlers 676771 / Cashier 675949 / Desktop Support 675871 / Rodman 675703 / Backroom Associate 673823 / Driver-Dedicated Truck DriverClass A CDL 673589 / Merchandise Data Collector/FSR 672506 / Business Banker II -25343 672819 / Warehouse Freight Handler 672866 / Traffic Control Specialist-FlaggerWinchester 673095 / Cashier 673153 / Warehouse Associate 672164 / Production Process Technician-All Shifts 671131 / Operations Lead 671167 / Security Officer 671195 / Invenio Marketing Solutions 671246 / Truss Builder 671254 / Picker 671538 / VA Safety Inspector 671595 / Construction labor
Cookie Jars, Aunt Jamima and others, assorted prices. Old wicker baby stroller, $100. Big ceramic owl, $50.00. Canning jars $4 each. Old Schwinn girls bicycle, $50 and need tires. Long Time Collections for sale: Carnival Glass, Pottery; E. Texas, Roseville, Depression glass (green and pink), Jewelry from the 50’s and forward. Call 540-635-1612 RENTALS 110 N. Massanutten Street, Strasburg, Va. Commerical space. $750 per side. Call 202302-9129
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Death notices
Lennis Vaughan Skelton Newcome, 92, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at her home. Memorial contributions may be made to CCAP, P.O Box 2112, Winchester Virginia, 22604 or Wounded Warriors Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate. Robert Lee “Bobby” Purdham, Sr., age 82, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Winchester Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Robert Lee Purdham, Sr. at the SPCA, 115 Featherbed Lane, Winchester, VA 22601 Adelaide Virginia “Jenny” Shipley, age 84, of Strasburg, formerly of Winchester Virginia, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Greenfield Senior Living. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Jenny’s name may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601. Katherine Suzanne “Kat” Herman, age 33, of Stephens City, Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2015 at her residence. Memorial contributions may be made in Kat’s memory to BB&T Bank on Valley Avenue in Winchester for her son, Trevor Andrews. Garrett Irving Earnshaw, 57, of Winchester, VA went home to be with his Heavenly Father, Tuesday, October 28, 2015. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601. William Eugene Crump, Sr., age 88, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015, in Winchester Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Bill may be sent to Macedonia United Methodist Church, 1941 Macedonia Church Road, White Post, VA 22663. - See more at: William “Donnie” Donald Hoffman, 82, of Stephenson, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015 at his home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of Winchester, Frederick and Clarke Counties, 115 Featherbed Lane, Winchester, VA 22601. Ernest A. Neff, 71, of Winchester, died Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601. Beverly Kaye Nuri, 71, of Stephens City, VA passed away on Monday, October 26, 2015 surrounded by her family. Memorial contributions may be made to Ridings Chapel United Methodist Church, 1635 Salem Church Road, Stephens City, VA 22655 or to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, VA 22601.
filled games. Raffles for very special Silpada and Thirty-One prizes, 50/50 and additional raffles. Chili, snacks and beverages available. Proceeds will provide scholarships for students with special needs and funds to help care for our therapy horses and ponies. For tickets or for more information, contact Margie Youngs at (540) 533-2777 or atbrcthinc@hotmail. com. Tickets can also be purchased online at http://novbingofundraiser. bpt.me. 2pm - 5pm A Journey Through Time with Author Margaretta Barton Colt. Handley Library. Mrs. Margaretta Barton Colt, author of “Defend The Valley” and her new memoir “Martial Bliss, The Story of The Mili-
tary Bookman” will talk about her experiences writing these books. Books will be available for purchase. Sponsored by Friends of HRL and Stewart Bell Jr. Archives. Shenandoah Valley Tapestry Project will continue on Sunday, November 15 when Mrs. Colt will speak at Kernstown Battlefield Visitor Center 1pm. 2pm - 3pm Jedi Training Camp. Handley Library. In anticipation of the new movie, let’s celebrate all things Star Wars! Come and complete “Jedi Training Camp”, complete with crafts, puzzles, games, & light snacks. Come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character. For families of all ages. 4pm - 7pm Thanksgiving Dinner.
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Round Hill Fire Co. 769 Round Hill Rd. Winchester. Come enjoy turkey, dressing, potatoes, gravy, dessert, and tea or coffee. Kids under 12 $6.00; 12 and over $10.00. Call RHCFR at (540) 667-6855 for more information 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, November 15 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. Monday, November 16 10:30am - 11am Preschool Time. Handley Library. Programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. Most appropriate for Preschoolers, age 3 and up. Call (540) 662-9041 ext.16 for more information. 11am - 11:30am Toddler Story
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Time. Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Road, Stephens City. For children three and under. A lively story time program of stories, songs, finger plays, flannel boards and movement. Contact: Jane Smith, (540) 869-9000. 4:30pm - 5:30pm LEGO Club. Bowman Library. Calling all elementary and middle school Lego builders! Ancient Pharaohs hid their treasures behind traps and spider webs in their tombs! Now it’s your turn to build a Pyramid of Secrets. Free! No registration required! 6pm - 7:30pm NaNoWriMo - Young Writer’s Program. Handley Library. Calling all Writers--Middle School and High School Write a novel in one month with the Young Writer’s Program of the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Register on line at http://ywp.nanowrimo.org/ Handley Library. Join us each Monday night for writing tips, encouragement from other young writers, word wars, writing frenzies and more 6:30pm - 8pm DNA and Genealogy. Handley Library Auditorium. Presentation on DNA and Genealogy by Robert Hanson, “I have a tree, so what can the available DNA tests do for me?” sponsored by Shenandoah Valley Genealogical Society and Stewart Bell Jr. Archives. Tuesday, November 17 10:30am - 11am Baby & Me Story Time. Handley Library. For Infants birth to 15 months. Enjoy stories, finger plays, and songs! 10:30am - 11am Preschool Story See CALENDAR, 30
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Time. Clarke County Library. Hear great stories and have 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. 6pm - 7:15pm NaNoWriMo WriteIns. Bowman Library. Write your novel in a month during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) at Bowman Library. These Young Writers’ Program Write-Ins feature inspiring times with other writers, hearing great stories and are made complete with Word Wars and Writing Tips. For middle and high school students. 6pm - 6:30pm Twilight Tales. Bowman Library. A story time event for families. Stories, music, finger plays,
movement and a craft. 7pm - 8pm BZA Meeting. Front Royal Administration Building, 102 E Main Street, Front Royal. Wednesday, November 18 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. 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. It’s PAJAMA TIME!! Can’t make it during the day? Put on your pajamas and join us for bedtime stories at the Handley Library!
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Thursday, November 19 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 Story Time. Bowman Library. Story time for children three and under. A lively story time program of stories, songs, finger plays, flannel boards and movement. Contact: Jane Smith, (540) 869-9000. 11am - 11:30am Baby Story Time. Bowman Library. For Infants, birth to 15 months. A program of songs, stories, clapping and tapping. 5pm - 8pm Third Thursday Art Walk. Downtown Front Royal. Friday, November 20 10am - 12pm Preschool visit. Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Road, Stephens City. The 4 year-old Preschoolers visit Bowman Library for a tour and a story time program. 11am - 11:30am Dance Party Fridays! Handley Library. Toddlers, Preschoolers, & their grown-ups are welcome to come boogie down! Now offered EVERY Friday! Saturday, November 21 7am – 11am Country Breakfast. North Warren Volunteer Fire Co. 10. 89 Rockland Road, Front Royal. Pancakes, biscuits, sausage, bacon, apples, sausage and chip beef gravy, scrambled eggs, coffee, tea, and Juice. Adults $8.00; 4 to 12 years old $4.00; children under 3 eat free. 8am - 4pm Warren County Fair Flea Market. Warren County Fairgrounds. The Flea Market is open
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Front Royal Little League & Washington Nationals Baseball Plus the award-winning News At Noon & Valley Today, local news & sports updates throughout the day and up-to-date weather from local meteorologist Kemp Miller
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. 7pm - 8pm Planning Commission Meeting. County of Warren Government Center.
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Read full issues FREE on www.WarrenCountyVA.com & www.FrederickCounty.com every weekend expect during the fair. For more information, call (540) 6355827. 10am - 11am Chess Champs. Bowman Library. Be a chess champ! Develop another winning move! Learn and play! Lead by members of Shenandoah Valley Chess for all ages and all skill levels. 10am - 12:30pm Coming to the Table. Handley Library. The cochairs of the Shenandoah Valley Chapter of Coming to the Table – an
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African American and a Caucasian – will present the mission and values of Coming to the Table and lead the participants in a dialogue that will focus on the four interrelated practices: uncovering history, making connections, working towards healing and taking action. 10am – 4pm Christmas in November. Front Royal Fire Station, 221 N. Commerce Avenue (upstairs banquet hall). Shop all in one spot! Start your Christmas shopping by support-
ing local small businesses. Crafters, Vendors, and Food! A unique shopping experience. Breakfast and lunch available from Top Flight BBQ. 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. 1pm - 2:30pm Paws for Reading. Bowman Library. Read a favorite book to a reading tutor. It is Paws for Reading! These canine listeners
are patient and love to hear kids read books. Come meet our certified therapy dogs. 1pm - 2pm Tour Handley Library. Staff members and volunteers will give tours, concentrating on the architecture and history of the library. The tours will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the library, including the famous glass floors and the well under the stage. The tours are free, but making reservations is helpful. 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, November 22 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.
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Love is Ageless! This November adopt a senior pet from a Best Friends Network partner like HSWC. We will be offering waived adoption fees for senior dogs (7 and up) and cats (5 and up) throughout the month of November. Elvira - 10 year old female pit mix. This gorgeous girl is Elvira, and she is an absolutely sensational senior! She has such a wonderful personality, she loves all people, loves to play, and gets along with all the dogs shes met. She also does well with cats! Stop by the shelter today to visit with her!
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Archer - 2 year old male Walker hound. Archer is a very sweet and playful pup, and he gets along well with people of all ages and other dogs too! He would love a home with lots of room to run and play!
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Say Hello to Nora and Norman! Nora and Norman are two loveable Labs searching for their forever homes! They came to us as strays, so we are getting to know them better everyday. They are very laid back, senior pups hoping to find their human soulmates! Stop by the shelter today to visit with them and fall in love!
Jasper - senior neutered male JRT mix. Jasper wants everyone to know that he will make a SUPER new addition to his new furever family! Jasper does need a home with older children only, and he is housetrained and crate trained. Stop by the shelter today to visit with him!
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