Early July 2016 Warren and Frederick County Report

Warren FREE County Report Volume XI, Issue 13 Early July, 2016

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Discovering Warren County: The Virginia Freedom Festival

By Ken Thurman Warren & Frederick County Report I invite everyone to come celebrate our many freedoms and to support those that have given so much so that we all might enjoy all this country has to offer at the Virginia Freedom Festival, July 2nd and 3rd from 12 noon – 9 p.m. daily, at the Warren County Fair Grounds.

The opening ceremonies each day will feature a color guard furnished by the Young Marines. This first year event has something for everyone including music, a car and motorcycle show, food, crafts, and fun for kids of all ages.

Music, I’ll say, includes local, regional, and nationally recognized names like Scythian, featuring Front Royal natives Alex and Dan Fedoryka, regional favorite Lisa Meadows, and nationally known entertainers like Larry Gatlin of Gatlin brothers fame and Jimmy Fortune from the Statler brothers. Check out the schedule to see the complete list of entertainers that include local favorites like Richard Parker and Steven Foster with Amazing Grace.

Paul Hutchins and his staff of volunteers will provide a car and motorcycle show Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Awards will be given for the top 20 vehicles plus a best in show for cars and motorcycles. Paul expects everything from classics to modern vehicles.

Those wishing to enter their cars pay a $15 registration fee and will be treated to the nearby concert.

There will be fun for all ages including a children’s play area with a 4 in 1 moon bounce, a pirate ship, and a climb and slide plus, FREE face painting and balloon animals. A wide variety of food, beverages (courtesy of

Virginia Eagle), and craft vendors will also be available.

All proceeds go to support our local VFW Post 1860 whose facility burned to the ground last year and four groups dedicated to helping disabled veterans and their families.

Among those who will benefit are: Able Forces which helps disabled veterans find employment and careers; Fisher House which provides lodging for families of veterans receiving medical treatment; Habitat for Heroes, and Disabled American Veterans, which helps over one million disabled veterans in a variety of ways every year.

The brain child of County Supervisor Dan Murray (retired Army) and Bill Hammack (retired Marine Corps), the festival committee they created has veterans and retirees from all branches of the military. The festival has also become a community affair, with over 25 individuals, companies, and organizations supporting the festival through sponsorships and donations.

Visit www.VirginiaFreedomFestival. com or check www.facebook.com/ VAFreedomFestival for more information or to see how you can join the fun, become a vendor, or volunteer.

You can also call Ken at (703) 9634064 or email info@VirginiaFreedomFestival.com. Tickets are available online at www.VirginiaFreedomFestival.com or at the Front Royal Visitors Center located on 414 E. Main Street in Front Royal. Advance tickets are $15 for Saturday and $25 for Sunday.

Tickets can also be purchased at the gate for $20 on Saturday $30 on Sunday. Active Duty military are free and veterans are half price with an ID at the gate.

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Council hears more pros and cons on Gazebo surveillance cameras

Town Councilman John Connolly stands firm on his position in favor of giving the town attorney an increase in salary during first vote on the 2016/17 budget.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report The June 13th Town Council meeting began with Anthony D’Andrea presenting a petition signed by 102 area residents asking the council to uphold their vote to remove the cameras from the Main Street Gazebo area. D’Andrea maintained that this action did not in any way undermine anything that the Front Royal police department does and in fact said that his group was indebted to them for all the work the police do for the community.

Another resident of Front Royal also spoke but addressed the need to reinstate the cameras at the Gazebo area. Roger Keys expressed concerns that the removal of the cameras could prove to be the worst mistake that the Front Royal Town Council had made in a long time. “I have talked with dozens of residents and I have yet to hear one agree with your move of taking those cameras down.”

He went on to say that some of the people he had talked to were more than a little upset.

Town resident, business owner and Front Royal Town Council candidate Mike McCool spoke about his concerns on the town budget asserting that the budget was still heavy with fat and the council should continue

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to look for ways to cut it. He called for additional support for growth in the town and for support for the local businesses to help boost the economy.

Council members voted on the town’s 2016/17 annual budget after considering some additional last minute amendments. Submitted for the first reading, Front Royal’s 2016/17 fiscal budget of $45.78 million, which is approximately 3.5 percent larger than this fiscal year’s budget. In the 2016/17 budget the citizens of Front Royal would not see a tax increase.

However, the residents would see an increase in their monthly charge for solid waste rates. The budget would pass on its first reading with certain amendments voted in place.

Councilman Eugene Tewalt was first to recommend amendments to the budget. He started off by making amendments to in the Environmental Services department for Front Royal to reduce the water and sewer maintenance department budget by $55,000 for each department for the purchase of a mini excavator.

Tewalt’s reason for wanting to cut the mini excavator was due to the fact that the town already has in its inventory several back-hoes and didn’t want new equipment sitting around and deteriorating due to lack of use when one could be rented and in the long run save the town money.

Councilwoman Bébhinn Egger added that she would vote against the motion based on the fact that she thought the council was given adequate information to defend keeping the mini excavator in the 2016/17 budget. Egger stated that she thought in the long run the town would save money on the purchase of the equipment given that the lifetime expectancy of the equipment would be long enough to warrant buying verses renting. Egger voiced another reason for wanting to keep it in the budget by stating that a lot of projects were small enough to warrant the purchasing of the mini excavator.

Councilman Bret Hrbek also voiced opposition to the amendment.

His reasons mirrored most of Eggers’ reasons such as the frequency of use for the new piece of equipment. Another reason was that because of the small size of the equipment, the town would be able to keep one lane open on Commerce Avenue when working on it instead of shutting down both lanes if working with larger equipment such as a full size back-hoe.

Tewalt’s amendment would fail on a 5-1 vote with Tewalt voting for it.

The second amendment to the budget was again presented by Tewalt and was the reduction of the highway maintenance budget’s machinery and equipment line item by $25,000 in order to remove the acquisition of a mill head attachment that is used to mill small amounts of asphalt use in road repairs. The requested mill head attachment was already acquired during this budget year. This amendment would pass

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on a 5-1 vote with Vice Mayor Hollis Tharpe voting against it. The Vice Mayor did not give a reason for voting against the amendment.

Tewalt’s last proposed amendment was to not give a $1 per hour raise for each employee during the next fiscal year and instead include a $2,000 December bonus. Tewalt’s reasoning for this proposal was if you give a dollar raise per hour to each employee you are looking at an over $300,000 increase continued in the budget.

“I think that our budget is so huge right now. We can’t keep sustaining a budget where we are giving a dollar raise last year and one this year and all the amenities that we say we have enough money for but we really don’t. So I am requesting that this be changed over to an actual $2,000 bonus instead of going into the rates that each employee would have next year. So I would like to see this go into an actual bonus instead of going to a raise,” he said.

The only other concern brought up was the fear of not being competitive with the surrounding area and los-

ing qualified employees to other jurisdictions. The amendment would pass on a 4-2 vote with Vice Mayor Hollis Tharpe and Councilman Bret Hrbek voting against it.

Councilman John Connolly made an amendment to the budget to transfer $24,000 for a new vehicle for the IT Department and use those funds to instead hire a consultant in order to conduct a salary study for the town. He also proposed to use the remaining $1,000 budgeted for the vehicle to be used instead to improve and use a vehicle from the fleet.

Councilwoman Egger presented the next proposed amendment with a request to remove $10,800 from the budget in order reclassify the Clerk of Council position to full time. This amendment would pass on a 5-1 vote with Vice Mayor Tharpe voting against the measure.

Councilman Hrbek proposed to move and redistribute $82,500 from the PILOT line item for the funding of the community development director position. This measure would pass on a 6-0 vote.

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Egger then moved to reduce the police department patrol budget overtime by $23,400. In the past Egger questioned the police department about the amount of overtime.

The mayor appointed Councilmen Hrbek and Meza to meet with the police department in hopes of getting additional information. Once Egger made the motion for the removal of the funds the mayor called for a second. None was forthcoming so the measure died on the floor with no second.

Councilman Tewalt was up again amending to remove salary adjustment funds of $2,500 for the IT Director, $7,000 for the assistant town attorney and $1,500 for the legal assistant. This measure would pass on a 4-0 vote with Councilman Hrbek and Vice Mayor Tharpe voting against the measure. Tewalt had originally included a motion to include $4,000 for the salary adjustment funds for the town attorney.

Council decided on that measure

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due to the fact that the town attorney works for the council and should be handled as a separate matter.

Councilman John Connolly made an amendment to remove $4,000 in the salary adjustment for the town attorney.

“I intend to oppose this motion simply because our town attorney has done an excellent job and I have no complaints about his performance. This was something that the town attorney mentioned at his last performance evaluation. We agreed as a council to put it off until the budget session. I think it is time we pay the man and I support keeping that $4 thousand increase in his salary,” he said.

Egger supported keeping the money in the budget but wanted to wait until the next evaluation before paying it out.

Connolly countered Egger’s argument with the fact that the council had already put off the salary adjustment from the town attorney’s last evaluation by saying that the council would adjust it at the next budget session.

“If we choose to do this then we are at fault for not following through with what we said we were going to do. I am also a little uncomfortable making a promise based on the general fund that we would have to come back and amend later on in order to make that adjustment. What is before us right now is the salary of an employee of the town council to be adjusted based upon merit. We here are best in a position to judge on merit right now because he serves us directly. He doesn’t work for another

Anthony D’Andrea turns over a petition with 102 signature to keep the Gazebo cameras down. department. We enjoy his services directly,” he argued.

This measure would fail on a 5-1 vote with Vice Mayor Tharpe voting in favor of the measure.

The council proceeded to vote 5-1 to approve the ordinance for the 2016/17 budget on its first reading. Councilman Tewalt was the sole councilmember to vote against approving the ordinance saying that the council had it in its power to cut up to $900,000 of unneeded expens-

es that the town could do without.

Tewalt also maintained that the budget was fat and therefore not sustainable. His closing statement was, “I think we need to run a budget as we do our homes, and I think right now we’re overspending money.

The Council is scheduled to vote again on the 2016/17 fiscal year budget at its next meeting June 27th at 7 p.m.

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Kernstown Battlefield Association hosts exciting summer programs Gift shop, museum, guided tours, 1854 Samuel Pritchard House keep everyone interested

Adults love to dress up in costumes, as seen in this fashion show on the front porch of the Pritchard House.

The KBA’s next event will be highland games with Clan Adrenalin on Saturday, July 9th from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Competitors from around the country will be competing to be the winner of this soon to be annual event. The competition includes nine different events: open stone (similar to the Olympic shotput), Braemer stone, hammers, sheaf toss, weight over bar and caber toss.

By Sue Golden Warren & Frederick County Report The Kernstown Battlefield Association (KBA) started its 2016 season with the Liberty Rifles portraying new Confederate recruits in the Shenandoah Valley. The following weekend, Co. F, 4th Virginia Infantry from Gettysburg joined the KBA for a weekend of living history. KBA’s programming hasn’t stopped since the beginning of May. In addition to special events, there

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are guided tours of the battlefield on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tours of the 1854 Samuel Pritchard House are given most weekends. The First and Second Battles of Kernstown, as well as the opening skirmish of the Second Battle of Winchester, all took place on the property and are interpreted through signs, exhibits and tours. The four families that called the property “home” – the Hoges, Pritchards, Burtons and Grims – each represent different eras and left fascinating stories. The property

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has been farmed since the 1730s and continues to be farmed today.

The Visitor Center contains a museum, working research library, and a gift shop. The Artillery Annex contains a collection of cannons, including an 1841 six pounder that was in service during the Civil War. A new display in the Artillery Annex is an eight-foot-tall by thirty-seven-footwide three dimensional portrayal of the Confederate attack on the Union forces at the Pritchard House during the Second Battle of Kernstown.

The diorama was commissioned by

the Virginia Sesquicentennial Commission and was a traveling exhibit during the sesquicentennial. There also are trail maps for self-guided walking tours. There is a scavenger hunt and dress up corner for the kids and plenty to do to keep even your most active ones happy.

The KBA is hosting a number of special events this summer. The next event will be highland games with Clan Adrenalin on Saturday, July 9th from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Competitors from around the country will be competing to be the winner

of this soon to be annual event. The competition will include nine different events: open stone (similar to the Olympic shotput), Braemer stone, hammers, sheaf toss, weight over bar and caber toss. Refreshments will be available for sale.

On Saturday, July 23rd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the KBA will commemorate the Second Battle of Kernstown. There will be events throughout the day, including battlefield and Pritchard House tours, living history demonstrations, fashion shows and artillery demonstrations.

The KBA will participate in the “Winchester/Frederick County Civil War Weekend” on Saturday and Sunday, August 20th and 21st, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. both days.

In addition to battlefield and Pritchard House tours, there will be a Civil War period civilian lawn party during the afternoon and a Civil War period ball on Saturday evening from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Wear your period-correct civilian clothes or your Sunday best. Music will be provided by the 2nd Va. Cavalry String Band.

The Dance Master is Tom Mack, with the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers. Tickets for the ball can be purchased at the Visitors Center.

Tickets are $25 each. Refreshments will be served.

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Junior Ranger Day Camp for children 7 to 12 is scheduled in Shenandoah River State Park in Bentonville, Va. for Monday, July 25 to Thursday the 28th and repeats Monday, August 1 to Thursday the 4th. Sessions run from 9 am to noon each day. Activities are designed to enhance a child’s awareness of, and appreciation for, the natural environment. Come fly with us on Mondays – you will look at birds, bees, and other animals that fly. Tuesday it’s the River and what’s down there. Something fishy on Wednesdays – a look at Shenandoah River fish and a chance to catch one. Thursdays (beware) its snakes, and other things, in the grass. The cost is $10.

If you would like more information or would like to register contact Shenandoah River State Park at 540-622-6840. You can also download a registration form at http://riverparkfriends.org Friends of Shenandoah River State Park also sponsors a self-guided Junior Ranger program for children and their parents. For more information contact the Park 540-622-6840.

Early July, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 7 fessor and historian Jonathan Noyalas will be giving battlefield tours at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.The Noyalas tour will be on “Caught Between the Lines: the Pritchard Farm During the Second Battle of Kernstown”.

The KBA will hold its annual

membership meeting on Saturday, October 15th from pm until 4 p.m.

The program will focus on “The KBA: Through Twenty Years.” Annual memberships are $25 and will help the KBA offset its expenses.

The battlefield will once again be

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Announces Summer Camps

The Blue Ridge Wildlife Center—one of the largest wildlife rescue veterinarian hospitals in the Mid-Atlantic—announced today that it will hold three week-long summer camps dedicated to exploration, learning and fun at the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center. The annual camp, known as Wildlife Discovery Camp, features topics ranging from birds of prey to animal camouflage, to exploring pond and forest wildlife. All sessions include animal guests such as hawks, owls, eagles, flying squirrels, bats and others.

This year’s camp, back due to popular demand, will expand on topics, ages served and hours from previous years and will be held at the new BRWC facility at 930 Tilthammer Mill Road in Boyce on the Burwell-Van Lennep Foundation Property.

“We are so excited to be able to open our new wildlife center to this year’s campers,” stated David Bancroft BRWC’s executive director. “The facility will provide space in case of inclement weather and for a broader array of activities.”

Weather permitting, the majority of camp is held outdoors on the expansive property where there is an abundance of wildlife and wildlife habitat.

Camp sessions will be split into three age groups: ages 4 to 6, 7 to 10 and 11 to 14. Campers may attend for one day or all days

with each day offering a different topic and interactive experience.

Group A, for ages 7 to 10, will be held from June 27 through July 1.

Group B, for ages 11 to 14, will run from July 11 through July 15; and Group C, for ages 4 to 6, will be held from July 25 through July 29.

Camp runs each day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., except for Group C (youngest campers) which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All sessions are $35 per child per day.

Most of the BRWC’s Education Ambassadors will also attend.

These are wildlife that have been rescued and, for various reasons, cannot be returned to the wild.

They have become accustomed to people and handling so that they can be used to educate the public.

BRWC has education animals including bats, squirrels (including flying squirrels), a skunk, a barred owl, many turtles and snakes, a red shouldered hawk and a red tailed hawk.

Camp will be directed by Kristi Titus and Steve Martin. Both are teachers at Leesburg Elementary School. Sessions for older children meet Standards of Learning lesson requirements. For more information on BRWC’s Wildlife Discovery Camp and to register, visit www. blueridgewildlifectr.org, call Jennifer Burghoffer at 540-837-9000, or email education@blueridgewildlifectr.org – From a release

the site of the Frederick County “Battlefield Half Marathon” on Saturday, November 5th. This popular race is started on the battlefield with a cannon shot. For more information, go to the Frederick County Parks and Recreation website.

On Sunday, November 6th, the KBA will host a special appreciation day for veterans/active duty military/ law enforcement/ fire and rescue personnel and their families. A picnic lunch will be provided. Tours will be given all day of both the battlefield and the Pritchard House.

A new viewing area was recently opened up on Apple Valley Road.

The viewing area, donated to the KBA by the Shockey Companies, gives visitors the perspective of General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson as he left the shelter of “Barton’s Woods” to review the fighting during the beginning stages of the First Battle of Kernstown. Look for parking spots on the south side of Apple Valley Road and walk up to the viewing area. The KBA anticipates receiving land on Sandy Ridge later this summer. The Sandy Ridge property will interpret the later stages of that battle.

The KBA does not charge for any of its programs. Instead, it relies on donations, memberships and gift shop sales. On occasion, the KBA will hold special fundraisers. Currently, the KBA is raffling off either a one-night stay or a champagne brunch for four at L’Auberge Provencale. This wonderful French Bed and Breakfast donated 100 percent of the package.

L’Auberge Provencale is located at 13630 Lord Fairfax Highway in Boyce, Virginia. Tickets cost $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. Tickets can be purchased at the Visitors Center or through the KBA Facebook page.

Olivia and Trevor, Harbo twins from Philadelphia enjoy the dress up corner especially for kids at the Kernstown Battlefield Association The drawing will be on July 5th at the KBA Visitors Center.

The Kernstown Battlefield is open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Federal holidays and dates of battles from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The KBA recently built bathrooms and a conference center. The KBA also owns a golf cart, so individuals that

need some help can catch a ride.

The KBA is located at 610 Battle Park Drive in Winchester, Virginia, behind the Creekside shopping center. For more information on any of these events, or to arrange special tours during the week, go to www. kernstownbattle.org. Like the “Kernstown Battlefield Association” on Facebook.

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Fourth annual Rockin’ Independence Eve returns to Old Town

Nation’s Independence.

Cabin Creek will make an appearance on the main stage to play the old-time string band and bluegrass music they grew up on in the hills of Virginia. All four members of Cabin Creek have been playing for over 10 years and are committed to staying true to classic bluegrass music. They are “certified organic and gluten- free modern folk music.”

In addition to the main stage musical performances, the rest of the Loudoun Street Mall will feature a variety of street performers, including a caricaturist, balloon artist, magician, and stilt walker, and an assortment of acoustic performers for the whole family to enjoy.

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Rockin’ Independence Eve is sponsored by: NAPA, Bojangles, Navy Federal Credit Union, Signet Screen Printing & Embroidery, KEE Construction, Grand Rental Station, Ridgerunner Container Service, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Virginia, The Laurel Center, iHeart Media (Q102, 99.3 The Fox, KISS 98.3), Centennial Broadcasting Radio (92.5 WINC FM, 1400 WINC AM), Mover Dudes, Seven Bends Media, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marie Corps, U.S. Army, Devils Backbone, Budlight, City of Winchester, Old Town Development Board and Winchester Parks and Recreation Department, with event production by Full Circle Marketing.

Get Involved Businesses or volunteers interested in participating in any Old Town event, please contact Dario Savarese at (540) 722-8700 or dario@fullcirclem.com. For further information on events in Old Town, visit EnjoyOTW.com.

By: Brittany Osteen Come celebrate America’s birthday at the fourth annual Rockin’ Independence Eve event in Old Town Winchester on Sunday, July 3rd from 12 - 10 pm. Rockin’ Independence Eve is a free, family-friendly event featuring live entertainment, including performances by Country Current of the U.S. Navy Band, Reckless Island, and Cabin Creek before the fireworks display at 9:15 pm. Additionally, many street entertainers and acoustic performers will be scattered throughout the Loudoun Street Mall.

“We are really excited to be part of an All-American event that is free for the community,” said John Brubaker, NAPA Owner. “Rockin’ Independence Eve features entertainment and activities for everyone in the family from kids to adults and

we hope that the Loudoun Street Mall and this event become a part of everyone’s Independence Day traditions.”

In addition to great music, Rockin’ Independence Eve will host activities such as cornhole, a beer and wine garden, a Snow White Grill burger eating contest and various children’s activities near the statue on the Old Court House Civil War Museum lawn. Children’s activities include Reptiles Alive, Oh Susanna, a children’s song artist, and Punch and Judy Puppet shows. There will also be a Mover Dudes Dunk Tank, a U.S. Marines Basketball challenge and a selfie station with the U.S. Navy’s very own Uncle Sam. From 12:00 to 5:00 pm there will also be a FREE Patriotic Scavenger Hunt hosted by Shenandoah Valley Scavenger Hunt. The first 50 people to finish the scavenger hunt will re-

Every Friday Night Doors open at 5pm Bingo starts @ 7pm Queen of Hearts $3,260 Treasure Chest $259 ceive a prize. And no celebration of our nation’s independence would be complete without the booming explosions of a colorful fireworks show.

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Entertainment Country Current is a premier country and bluegrass group of the United States Navy Band in Wash-

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The band’s headline performance will begin at 7 pm.

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Supervisors hear VDOT report on county roads

By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report

Ed Carter with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) started things off at the June 7 meeting of the Warren County Board of Supervisors with his monthly report outlining the various projects that VDOT completed during the month of May. Some of those projects included asphalt repairs on Rt. 340 South, shoulder repairs and ditch operations along Routes 626, 628, 603, and 638. VDOT also brought a pipe flusher in and did pipe flushing along Routes 638, 610, 614, and 340. Mowing of primary routes throughout the county was completed as well.

VDOT used inmates from the RSW Regional Jail to assist with litter pick up on Routes 603 and 627. The inmates gathered 1,560 pounds of litter.

During the month of June, VDOT is scheduled to continue mowing on the secondary routes and will continue with pipe opening on various routes as well. Grading and stone application on non-hard surface will continue as well as litter pick up operations. Dust control will commence later in the summer on the non-hard surface routes. Carter credits the surplus of rainfall to not have to worry about dust control in the early weeks of summer.

Work on Morgan Hollow Road is continuing. Ditching work is being done and the application of stone is proceeding as well. Once the stone is laid two layers of sealant will be placed before the road is rolled. Progress was initially slowed due to having to pull crews from the project to perform asphalt patching throughout the county.

Guard Rail work is set to start in six locations in the county. The only guarantee as to when the guard rail would be complete was an assurance that the work would be completed by the end of August at six locations.

Other projects include Morgan Ford bridge and South Fork bridge. The U.S. 522 park and ride and railroad crossings status has remained unchanged, meaning that work is progressing on schedule.

VDOT is waiting to hear from the railroad department regarding widening the asphalt at the Happy Creek railroad crossing. The railroad company is scheduled to participate in that discussion.

After the report from VDOT was given, Fork Supervisor Archie Fox complimented the workers on the South Fork Bridge and said they do an excellent job of keeping traffic flowing and that for the most part it was free-flowing with short periods of slower traffic during the busier part of the day.

North River Supervisor Dan Mur-

ray also passed on a compliment from Riverton Methodist Church for keeping the bridge work area a neat and clean project. They are not seeing excess mud or dirt down toward the direction of the church.

The next report was from Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park given by Park Ranger Karen Beck-Herzog. Herzog is the new site manager of Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical park and comes from the National Shenandoah Park. Herzog wanted to remind the citizens of Warren County that this year the National Historic parks are celebrating their 100-year anniversary and wanted to highlight a few events taking place over the course of the next few months.

The park staff has been working to expand trail options for both visitors and local neighbors. The park has added 1.3 miles of mowed grass trails to complete a 1.7 mile round trip trail which visitors will be able to walk and including an eight-page color brochure at the head of the trail.

They will be able to learn more about the morning of the battle at Cedar Creek. The trail promises to be a “leg stretcher” and is accessed right at the front of the park headquarters off Route 11.

One other trail that the Park service is working on is with the Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Association.

This trail will be in Warren County and they hope to have construction starting sometime this summer. The trail will travel through the woods so people can look at the remaining entrenchments. It should be a little over a mile when it is completed. It is hoped that the trails will be used not

just by visiting tourists, but by local neighbors as well.

The National Park Service is participating in the Healthy Parks, Healthy People Initiative which advances the idea that all parks are cornerstones of peoples’ mental, physical, spiritual and social well-being. The National Park Service has also been working on improving park signage, the implementation of improved park entrance signs, orientation kiosks and auto-directional signage that will be placed throughout the park. These will be on park land and VDOT land.

The director of the Warren County Economic Development (EDA) Authority, Jennifer McDonald, gave her monthly report. Some of the projects being worked on by the EDA include the continuing work on the West Main Street Extension with the town of Front Royal. It is hoped to have that plan submitted to VDOT very soon. The County has seen one inquiry out in the U.S. 522/340 Corridor and one industrial inquiry in the Stephenson Industrial Park. The EDA has gone to closing on the Work Force Housing Project and continues to work with the Regional Training Academy and Firing Range with the Warren County Sheriff and Moseley Architects. They hope to be able to put that project out to bid in either July or August.

Work on the Leach Run Parkway continues. The project was delayed significantly due to excess rainfall in May but with drier weather approaching, it is hoped that some of that lost time can be made up. The plan is to hire additional employees to help stay on schedule.

The consent agenda included:

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A Solicitor’s Permit for sale of Educational Resources Two items of Erroneous Assessments brought forward by the Commissioner of Revenue. They were Schnable Foundation Co. in the amount $34,909.50 for 2015 machinery and tools taxes and Delores M. Denson for real estate taxes $2,159.40 in 2015, $2,232.60 in 2014 and $2,159.40 in 2013 real estate taxes.

Coyote Bounty paid to Tyler Neal Presley in the amount $50 by Animal Control.

A total of four public hearings authorized to be advertised for.

A conditional use permit for shortterm tourist rental A conditional use permit for commercial RV repair garage in conjunction with a single-family dwelling.

A Conditional use permit for Limeton Union Church Proposed ordinance to amend and re-ordain section 18-4 of the Warren County Code to remove Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Company (VFC) as a Fire and Rescue Company for Warren County and to add Chester Gap VFC and Middletown VFC as Automatic Aid Stations for Warren County A Proposed Secondary Six-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2017-22 in Warren County and Proposed Secondary System Construction Budget for Fiscal year 2017 Festival Permit Virginia Freedom Festival to take place at the Warren County Fairgrounds for July 2nd 2016 through July 3rd 2016.

The Consent Agenda was passed on a 5-0 vote.

The one public hearing scheduled for the meeting was a proposed license agreement between Warren County and Infrasource Construction to use County owned property off Country Club Road. The property had been previously leased to the Zachary Construction Company for a lay out area for the Natural Gas powered plant construction project.

No one spoke during the public hearing and after a discussion period, the measure passed on a 5-0 vote.

The next item voted on was the resolution to honor Warren County namesake Dr. Joseph Warren.

That resolution passed on a 5-0 vote.

With no further business, Chair Linda Glavis adjourned the meeting.

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Supervisors honor Warren County’s namesake Schools, public buildings to get plaques in commemoration of Dr. Joseph Warren

Larry Johnson explains to the Warren County Board of Supervisors why Warren County’s namesake should be honored.

Warren County Virginia is one of fourteen counties in 14 states named after Dr. and General Joseph Warren, martyr and hero of the American Revolution. Warrenton, Virginia is also named for him. Painting is by artist John Singleton Copley.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report Most of Warren County’s school children have heard at one point during their education that Warren County was established in 1836 combining Frederick and Shenandoah counties and that Warren County was named after some guy named

Joseph Warren.

But how much do we really know about the man for whom our county is named? For instance, did you know Joseph Warren is actually Dr. Joseph Warren and is considered one of our forgotten founding fathers?

At the June 7 Board of Supervisors meeting they passed a resolution that will honor Warren County’s

namesake, and the contributions he made to our fledgling republic, in local schools and public buildings.

Dr. Joseph Warren’s contributions to America will also be honored with commemorative plaques throughout Warren County. Part of the resolution passed will have county flags fly at half-mast every June 11 - 17.

These dates were chosen to coincide with his birth and death dates.

At the supervisors meeting, county resident Larry Johnson gave a presentation on Dr. Warren. This presentation was a culmination of a research project started about a year ago at the request of the board. The ultimate goal of the research project was to develop a commemorative event and brochure to honor Warren. The commemorations were a joint effort with the Warren County Heritage Society Director Patrick Farris, county staff and Johnson.

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dependent nation. It is very satisfying as a former educator that we will be able to place in the public schools and maybe in the other public places a plaque and displays describing Joseph Warren and his contributions to

our American Freedoms. He indeed was martyr at Bunker Hill and I think he is probably the forgotten founding father.”

He reminded the board that on June 7, 240 years ago in Philadelphia, delegates from across the 13 original colonies were meeting and at the urging of Richard Henry Lee of Westmoreland County, VA, he made a fiery speech, declaring that the 13 colonies did indeed deserve to be free and independent states. It was on that day 240 years ago that the Continental Congress voted to separate from the King of England and ordered that five men would write a Declaration of Independence which was written within a month and approved on July 2nd and put out to the public on July 4th.

The board adopted the resolution honoring Major General Dr. Joseph Warren with Warren County Planner Matt Wendling and County Administrator Doug Stanley presenting.

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“We presented a request via Mr. Johnson to develop a commemorative event and brochure to remember Dr. and Major General Joseph Warren, the namesake of Warren County.

In that time, I’ve met with the executive director of the Warren Heritage Society, Mr. Farris to develop and get some ideas regarding developing education related items we could use within the school system and we came up with an interpretive panel type of product similar to what we

have in the hallway here at the government center. These will be placed within the public school system and we are also working designing a brochure as well,” Wendling said.

He stressed that at this time he is not looking funding for the project from the county but is looking at different sources of funding. He believes that between all parties involved, they may be able to get some funding for the project.

“I did take time with Mr. Stanley’s, Mr. Farris’s, and Mr. Johnson’s assistance and we hope that we have been

able to portray a good picture of this patriot that we really need to remember and to bring forward to the generations and the youth we have in our schools system that live in the county so that they understand the history and the importance of his actions during his time,” he continued.

Chair Linda Glavis requested that the Resolution be read.

‘Honoring the esteemed name sake of Warren County, Dr. and Major General Joseph Warren whereas Dr. Joseph Warren on the week of the anniversary of his birth June 11th

1741 to the date of his death June 17th 1775 at which time he gave his last full measure of devotion to the cause of American Independence as a Major General and volunteer soldier in the battle of Bunker Hill on June 17th 1775.

‘Whereas the Dr. Joseph Warren in 1774 served as president as the Revolutionary Massachusetts Provincial Congress, advocating on behalf of the interests of the colonies while under the rule of Britain and as one of the leaders and later to be known as The Sons of Liberty.

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‘Whereas Dr. Joseph Warren authored the Suffolk Resolves, a radical set of 19 resolutions in response to the British Parliament’s intolerable acts of 1774, leading patriot Patrick Henry of Virginia to pronounce, “The distinction between New Englanders and Virginians are no more. I am not a Virginian but an American.” And which were endorsed by the First Continental Congress.

‘Whereas Dr. Joseph Warren as a patriot and fiery orator from 1772 to 1775, gave his famous speech, an oration commemoration of the Boston Massacre and as a member of the Boston Committee of Correspondence on April 17th 1775, dispatched patriots William Dawes and Paul Revere on their famous midnight ride to warn of the advance of British Troops on Lexington and Concord.

‘Whereas Dr. Joseph Warren, a thirty-four-year old doctor and citizen patriot was appointed as a Major General by the Massachusetts Provincial Congress three days before the Battle of Bunker Hill where he chose to fight as a volunteer private and being one of the last to hold the field in battle was mortally wounded by a musket ball through the head and thus became an early martyr of the American Revolution leading one British Commander to take solace in his death by calling him “the greatest incendiary of all America”.

‘Whereas the Virginia General Assembly in forming of the county on March 9th 1936, bestowed the name of Warren to honor the American Founding Father, patriot, soldier, physician and martyr of the fight for American Independence.

‘Now therefore be it resolved that the Warren County Board of Supervisors hereby adopt the dates of June 11 through June 17, the dates of Dr. Warren’s birth and death as a time of remembering, by flying the County flag at half-staff during those days at all counties facilities. And be it finally resolved that the Warren County Public School System commemorates the life and contributions of Dr. Joseph Warren with interpretive panels located in all schools throughout Warren County in honor of and appreciation for his fight for liberty and freedom on behalf of his generation and the future generations of Americans and the citizens of Warren County which proudly bears his name.’

Northern River Supervisor Daniel moved to approve the resolution and Fork Supervisor Archie Fox seconded the motion. Board Chair Glavis stated that it was high time that the board honored Dr. Warren and fully support this resolution. The resolution passed on a 5-0 vote.

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INDICTMENTS

2016 May Indictments - April Term Valerie Rose Chandler The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about May 16, 2016, in the County of Warren, Valerie Rose Chandler, age unavailable, of 305 Prospect St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did feloniously and unlawfully, willfully or negligently cause or permit the life of a child to be endangered, or the health of such child to be injured or willfully or negligently cause or permit such child to be placed in a situation where its life, health or morals may be endangered.

Rebecca Christine Rumage The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Rebecca Christine Rumage, 30, of 2130 Lost Pond Ct., Middletown, VA 22645, with four counts. COUNT ONE: Rebecca Christine Rumage did unlawfully and feloniously commit larceny of property with a value of $200.00 or more. COUNTS TWO through FOUR: did unlawfully and feloniously, obtain money or other property, with the intent to defraud, from any person which may be the subject of larceny having a value of $200.00 or more. Dates of the offenses were on or about March 26, 28 and April 1, 2016.

Tiffany Nicole Showers The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Tiffany Nicole Showers, 29, of 88 Pocahontas Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, with three counts. COUNTS ONE and TWO: In the County of Warren, Tiffany Nicole Showers, with the intent to defraud, did unlawfully and feloni-

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James Joseph Scott Jr. The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about December 31, 2015, in the County of Warren, James Joseph Scott Jr., 50, of 343 W. Duck St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously assault and batter a family or household member, this being a third or subsequent offense.

Michael Wayne Ballard The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about September 23, 2015, in the County of Warren, Michael Wayne Ballard, 26, of 421 W. 14th St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Phencyclidine (PCP) Keith Hamilton Tolson The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about April 25, 2016, in the County of Warren, Keith Hamilton Tolson did unlawfully and feloniously impede the blood circulation or respiration of Melissa Cooley without such person’s consent, by knowingly, intentionally and unlawfully applying pressure to the neck of such person resulting in bodily injury.

Colin Maxwell Arcand The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Colin Maxwell Arcand 25, of 1323 Robinhood Ln., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts: COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Colin Maxwell Arcand did unlawfully and feloniously cut and wound one Jimmie Melvin, with the intent to maim, disfigure or kill said Jimmie Melvin.

COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously assault and batter Rachel Hawkins, a family or household member, having been previously convicted of assault and battery against a family or household member within twenty years of this third or subsequent offense, and that each such assault and battery occurred on different dates. Date of the offenses was on or about March 2, 2016.

break and enter the dwelling house belonging to Terri Mitchell, with the intent to commit larceny. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels belonging to Terri Mitchell, having a value of $200.00 or more. Dates of the offenses were on or about February 17, 2016.

Douglas Joe Andrews

The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about February 14, 2016, in the

The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Douglas Joe Andrews, 28, of 55 Pine Ridge Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts: COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Douglas Joe Andrews did unlawfully and feloniously break and enter the dwelling house belonging to Winona Henry, with the intent to commit larceny. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels belonging to Winona Henry, having a value of $200.00 or more.

Dates of the offenses were on or about January 15 through February 21, 2016.

Andrew Scott Polk The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Andrew Scott Polk, 24, of 317 Randolph Ave., with two counts: COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Andrew Scott Polk did unlawfully and feloniously break and enter the dwelling house belonging to Winona Henry, with the intent to commit larceny. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels belonging to Winona Henry, having a value of $200.00 or more. Dates of the offenses were on or about January 15 through February 21, 2016.

Andrew Scott Polk The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Andrew Scott Polk, 24, of 317 Randolph Ave., with two counts: COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Andrew Scott Polk did unlawfully and feloniously

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Charles Joshua Corathers The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about October 8, 2015, in the County of Warren, Charles Joshua Corathers, 25, of 204 Virginia Ave. #409, Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawful-

Early July, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 13 ly and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Oxymorphone.

Joshua Wayne Peck The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about October 8, 2015, in the County of Warren, Joshua Wayne Peck, 27, address unavailable, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Oxycodone.

Cory Adam Sloper The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about December 20, 2015, in the County of Warren, Cory Adam Sloper, 30, of 508 Warren Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels of Walmart with a value of $200.00 or more.

George Edward Caison III The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges George Edward Caison III, 19, address unavailable, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, George Edward Caison III did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Her-

oin, while on public property or any property open to public use within 1,000 ft. of public or private school property. Date of the offenses was on or about February 5, 2016.

Christina Marie Carter The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Christina Marie Carter, age and address unavailable, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Christina Marie Carter did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin, while on public property or any property open to public use within 1,000 ft. of public or private school property. Date of the offenses was on or about February 5, 2016.

Elizabeth Marie Calamusa The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about October 23, 2015, in the County of Warren, Elizabeth Marie Calamusa, 31, of 613 N. Royal Ave. #3, Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, towit: Heroin.

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Joseph Lee Vandeman The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Joseph Lee Vandeman, 33, of 377 W. 11th St., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Joseph Lee Vandeman did unlawfully and feloniously, being the driver of a motor vehicle involved in an accident in which a person was injured or killed, fail to stop at the scene of the accident and render assistance or provide the information required by law. COUNT TWO: did drive or operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, and did drive a motor vehicle on a highway while his driver’s license or privilege to drive a motor vehicle had been suspended or revoked. Date of the offenses was on or about December 21, 2016.

Magnum William Newberry The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Magnum William Newberry, 34, of 63 Owens Ct., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Magnum William Newberry did unlawfully and feloniously commit forcible sodomy with the complaining witness who is not his spouse, by engaging in fellatio with a child of less than 13 years of age.

COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously commit aggravated sexual battery by sexually abusing a child of less than 13 years of age. Dates of the offenses were on or about March 7 through May 31, 2013.

Jared Alexander Riggs The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Jared Alexander Riggs, 36, of 4912 Criser Rd., #101, Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Jared Alexander

Riggs did unlawfully and feloniously, take or obtain a credit card from the control or possession of another without the cardholder’s consent, with the intent to use said credit card. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intent to defraud, during a six-month period, obtain cash or property with a value of $200 or more through the use of a credit card or credit card number without the consent of the cardholder that he is the holder of the credit card. Date of the offenses was on or about January 30, 2016.

Lindsay Taylor Barnhart The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Lindsay Taylor Barnhart, age and address unavailable, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Lindsay Taylor Barnhart did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin.

COUNT TWO: did unlawfully did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule III controlled substance, to-wit: Codeine and Acetaminophen. Date of the offenses was on or about January 10, 2016.

Albert Lee Stancil The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about January 29, 2016, in the County of Warren, Albert Lee Stancil, age and address unavailable, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, towit: Fentanyl.

Dawn Louise Keener The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about February 26, 2016, in the County of Warren, Dawn Louise Keener, age and address unavailable, did unlawfully take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels of Walmart with a value of less than $200.00, the accused having been twice or more been convicted for an offense deemed to be larceny.

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or about December 23, 2015, in the County of Warren, James Arthur Starks III, 32, address unavailable, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin, this being a third or subsequent offense and said conviction occurring prior to the date alleged in this indictment.

Paula Jean Burton The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about January 12, 2016, in the County of Warren, Paula Jean Burton, 47 of 178 Farm View Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously fail to appear as required on a felony charge before the Warren County Circuit Court.

Zachary Taylor McClellan The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about March 25, 2014, in the County of Warren, Zachary Taylor McClellan, age and address unavailable, did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intent to defraud, obtain money or other property which may be the subject of larceny, with a value of $200.00 or more.

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Too many ‘Rockys’ in Warren County Rocky Hollow Road residents cite dust, traffic as major concerns, Rocky Lane folks want to stay on list of roads to be improved

Jim Guy spoke as a representative of residents along Rocky Hollow Road, advising the supervisors of the hazardous conditions of the road and requesting asphalt paving.

By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report

Warren County’s supervisors heard from overly patient residents who live along Rocky Hollow Road at their June 21 meeting Tuesday night.

“My mother said she hoped the road would be fixed before she died, and I hope it gets finished before I die,” said Jim Guy. During the public hearing portion, he and Steve Cullers represented neighbors on the well-traveled, but “hazardous” road. Thomas Lockhart called it that in a letter informing the board of a request/petition from the people who live along the road. He asked that a section of the road be paved from the intersection of Acorn Hill Road to the intersection of Indian Hollow Road. The road has seen an increase in traffic from people trying to access the river for swimming and canoeing. He described the road as being especially dangerous after a significant rainfall because of its deep ditches, ruts and traffic.

Guy said that all the traffic raises a huge amount of dust.

“One day I saw 14 cars going by in a cloud of dust,” he said, and added, “I’m tired of people getting run into a

ditch.” The road has fewer homes on it than others in the county, which is one thing looked at when allocating money for repairs. He also said that the residents have been requesting this for many years, and have been

dropped off the plan too many times already.

Charles Woodard of Rocky Lane also asked to be put at the top of the list in VDOT’s secondary road sixyear plan.

“We’ve waited way too long,” he said.

Richard Smith of Rocky Lane said the residents and property owners are happy to be on the list, but hope they will not be dropped off. His concerns were about the steep bank on one side of the road and the creek on the other.

Their remarks came after a presentation by Cliff Balderson of VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) who showed what the proposed secondary road six-year plan for FY 2017-2022 is and the proposed construction budget for FY 2017, including the list of roads to be improved.

Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter addressed both residents from Rocky Hollow Road and Rocky Lane, and tried to explain the rationale for prioritizing roadwork. Attempting

to keep the roads straight and spirits high, he observed that, “We have too many Rockys in the county!”

“I understand your frustration, but we tried to look at traffic counts,” he said.

He explained that they look at how much money there is and how much traffic there is, and try to work with the money available. He also said it’s tough because they make the decisions for a year and can’t change them mid-year.

Several supervisors mentioned the recent storm and how it tore up a section of the county in Rockland and Linden and that residents had downed trees and were out of power, but thanked Rappahannock Electric Company for their efforts to get it all under control.

Carter advised everyone to be prepared for outages and disasters with a home emergency kit and supplies of water and food.

At the meeting, the board also approved:

A resolution Proclaiming July 1-7, 2016 as “Independents Week” – Front Royal Independent Business Alliance, Inc. The extension of Contract with GEI, B&B, and Carroll Construction for Hired Services in Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District An amendment to the annual Term Contract with Joyce Engineering to provide Environmental and Engineering Services for an additional one-year period from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 Tabled the decision to contract with Pond Law Group for collection of certain delinquent real estate tax accounts and the company TACS for Collection for the same.

New road names: Mountain Ridge Court; Holiday Court and Evergreen Court A resolution concerning the “Scenic Byway Designation” of certain Cedarville/Rockland Area Roads Proposed 2016 future goals and projects list.

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ects is compiled from those submitted by board members and scored on a scale from1-10, with 10 being the highest priority. This is to provide county staff direction in priority of the projects and tasks and gives a benchmark on the progress of them.

The board reviewed the revised list at their June 7th work session and adjusted the timeline for the self-sufficiency of the Front Royal-Warren County Airport.

The list is: 1. Morgan Ford Bridge 2. New middle school 3. Evaluate ownership and operations at the Front Royal Golf Club 4. Widen Va. 55 5. Expand commercial tax base There was a tie between 6 and 7 6. Self-sufficiency of the airport and more careful review of county costs and expenses 7. Upgrade of septage receiving facility and no more land annexations to the Town of Front Royal.

8. Construction of Leach Run Parkway and complete implementation of EnerGov software for building inspections, county and town planning 9. Construct Thompson Kiss and Ride facility on Freezeland Road for bus drop-off and park and Develop training for volunteers for Fire and

Rescue 10. Three projects were in tenth place: Complete upgrade of Happy Creek Road from town limits and to Dismal Hollow Road with bike and pedestrian access; Complete paving of both sections of Blue Mountain Road to rural rustic standards; establish a path forward for Company 2 and Company 8.

The board also will advertise for public hearings: for a Conditional Use Permit 94-05-04 issued to Christendom College for a private schoolmodification to include additional properties; and support of a petition to abolish Lake Front Royal Sanitary District.

The Warren County Circuit Court approved creating the Lake Front Royal Sanitary District after receiving a petition from at least 50 residents in the neighborhood, but the request and petition came after the property owners’ association decided not to pursue the designation.

This public hearing will be held on the July 19 Board of Supervisors meeting.

Supervisors also approved the capital improvement plan for fiscal 2017, amended to place the Rivermont Volunteer Fire Department third on the list of prioritized projects. Supporters of the fire department had ex-

pressed in an earlier meeting that the project wasn’t high enough on the list. The estimated cost of the project will go from $2 million to $3 million.

They also approved a conditional-use permit request from Susan Signorella to operate her property as a shortterm tourist rental, and approved a conditional-use permit requested

by David Williams to operate a commercial repair garage for recreational vehicles in combination with single family dwelling.

Supervisors approved a conditional-use permit requested by Limeton Union Church for a church on Limeton Church Road. They heard from Alan Zabel, chairman of the church’s building committee that the owners are planning to expand the church’s fellowship hall and vestibule area to allow space for accessible bathrooms and an elevator to improve their facilities to be more accessible and friendly for their activities.

They also approved a request by Franklin and Sherry Barb to modify the conditional-use permit for private camping, to add lots under the permit.

All supervisors were present except South River Supervisor and Chairperson Linda Glavis.

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Old-fashioned candy store sparks memories New shop gives kids the chance to choose their own treats for pennies or nickels

Stephonie Baker cheerfully offers bulk and penny candy in her shop called “I Want Candy”.

The historic Mullen Trout House, built in 1806, at 12 Chester Street, is the home of “I Want Candy”.

By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report In the spirit of June being National candy month, a Saturday visit to

Front Royal’s new candy store was absolutely necessary.

And it was sweet fun.

The store, aptly named “I want Candy” was crowded with custom-

ers loving the experience. Candy not seen in stores individually, and some not at all for years, was displayed on every shelf in the historical Mullen Trout House.

Owner Stephonie Baker’s family was actively involved in the shop’s business. Her nephews and niece from Florida were enjoying the visitors and asking questions. Her son Nathan Baker, 14, was making change and counting pieces of candy one by one.

He was smiling as he counted out each piece and told the kids what their totals were. He appeared to be having a good time sharing the kids’ excitement while learning the business.

“Kids don’t often get the experience of choosing their own candy.

Now they will have memories of independence. They also have started looking for change so they can buy candy here,” Stephonie commented.

She talked about how mothers of homeschooled kids bring them in for a change of scenery and a good learning experience.

“The kids learn how to count and they love it. Recently a mom came in and each kid had seven cents to spend. Sometimes parents bring autistic kids who like it a lot because they get to pick out whatever they want,” she said.

Her shop is across from the Gazebo and just off Main Street at 12 Chester Street. It’s located in the first room on the left in the 210-year-old building, built by a Thomas Mullen and once the home of the Rev. David Trout, Methodist circuit rider. The interior of the building, which was built in 1806 has uneven wooden floors which give it a “walking back in time” mood, and the candy shop shares that feeling But kids are still kids and the same kind of excitement and sense of adventure that kids had in candy stores way back in the day, was still present in the children who were looking at all the jars of candy and trying to figure out what they wanted and how many they could get with their saved pennies and nickels.

“We’ve been open since Easter, and

looking forward to Halloween,” said Stephonie, with a grin.

She had already been in the business of making special candy bars for weddings before she opened the shop. The event candy had to be bought in pound bags so guests could scoop it out of filled jars. But she usually had a lot of leftovers and didn’t want to overload her family with them.

“I wanted to do something with it, and one day I was walking down Main Street and thought there was a need for a candy store downtown.

We have the theater and a shop with delicious homemade candy, but I wondered ‘whatever happened to old-fashioned candy stores?’” she said.

She also observed that people can’t get anything for a penny any more.

Stores sell small candies in bags, but kids don’t get as much variety.

In a conversation with another visitor to the store, the subject of kids having and using pennies came up. Many kids and adults don’t see the value of pennies. Some stores don’t bother to give them back with change, others keep a little container with pennies customers can use if they don’t have any.

“Pennies are going out of style, Canada has done away with their penny,” she said.

“This is a good way to keep our American penny alive, darn it!” said Stephonie.

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ing a line of dried fruits which will be on their own separate shelves, and has a jar with free toothbrushes on the counter to remind kids to brush their teeth.

“I’m very concerned about keeping teeth in good shape,” she added, with a smile.

She added that business has started to pick up since school is out even though there’s not a lot of foot traffic on Chester Street. She’s hoping that a beer museum scheduled to open down the street will generate more of that. Also, the town’s historic tours bring folks into her building, so she thinks people coming through the building will tell others about her shop.

Across the street, when there’s a movie night at the Gazebo, Stephonie’s son Nathan goes out through the crowd with boxes filled with $1 bags of M&Ms, Skittles, and Jelly Bellies just before the movie and 15 minutes into the movie. The store is also open for those who want to come in and get their own treats.

She has stocked the store with a huge selection of items. Along with a multitude of different kinds of penny and nickel candy, she has gifts, party supplies and bulk candy, and bottled IBC Root Beer and Cream Soda for a dollar each.

Decorative candy tins line the tops of the shelves and just a sample of the types of candy the jars hold are: hearts, sour bites, airheads, allsorts, French burnt peanuts, cow tales, red and black licorice, wheels, circus peanuts (big, soft, orange and chewy) Jordan almonds, candy cigarettes, Wonka “runts”, dum dums, sour worms and snowcaps. An unusual line of M&Ms selling for five cents each are: chili nut, coffee nut and honey nut.

She said she’s slowly but surely get-

Recently Stephonie Baker, owner of the new “I Want Candy” store created a graduation cap completely out of wrapped Hershey bars, designed especially for graduates and graduation celebrations going on this month. ting candy from other countries, and can special order now. She has Japanese Kit Kats in five flavors: Raspberry, green tea, dark chocolate, pancake and original, and has ordered the popular Kinder eggs from Germany. There’s also intriguing Hello Panda candy from Japan for a quarter each.

Her creations for special events have included a graduation cap completely out of wrapped Hershey bars, designed especially for graduates and graduation celebrations going on this month, and makes special ones for charities like the autism walk. School

charities auction them off, she said.

She described an upcoming project that she’s constructing for the Warren County Fair at the end of July. It will be a three-foot-wide by two-foot-tall grand piano, all out of candy-wrapped candy bars.

“It will be mostly chocolate,” she said.

She still makes candy bouquets for around $20 and takes orders for candy creations for special events, parties, weddings, and any kind of idea that is requested.

For Father’s Day, she had special plastic “tackle boxes” for Dads, with a message for dads saying “You’re a great catch” and came in three colors. Each one carried Dad’s worms, fishing line, fish, cry babies (in case he doesn’t catch anything), whoppers (for the tall tale he tells), snickers (how his friends react when they found out the real size of his fish), lifesavers in case he falls in, and kisses from his kids.

On her Facebook page, several customers who came in and gave the store five stars, also had this to say, “Went in today to get Kinder eggs for my kiddos after work. The store is SUPER cute. I can’t wait to take my kids in there. They’ll be so excited!

And, “This place is adorable. I’m a bit old fashioned so I love the idea of a penny candy store. My fiancé and I had a great time picking out some treats after our lunch date. I’m looking forward to new candies coming in and watching this shop grow!”

I Want Candy, new old-fashioned candy store is located at 12 Chester St., Front Royal. Call (540) 622-3672, or visit I Want Candy on Facebook at iwantcandyfrontroyal. Hours are: Monday through Friday,11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and soon open on Sundays from 10 a.m.

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– carol@areaguides.com

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AmVets Post 18 “Passes the Gavel” and presents yearly awards

Virginia Department Commander Ric Van Norton installs 2016-2017 Officers at the Post 18 AmVets June meeting. From left to right they are: Jay Marts (Adjutant), Paul Campbell (Trustee). Curt Wright (Provost Marshal), Anthony Rulli (Finance Officer), Walter Jagiello (2nd Vice Commander), Shairesse Fletcher (1st Vice Commander).

By Sue Golden Warren & Frederick County Report American Veterans (“AmVets”) Post 18 swore in new officers for the 2016/17 year at a dinner in early June at Worlds Away Events in Middletown, their meeting home.

Russ Reeder is replacing Tony Rulli as commander who served as the Post commander for two one year terms.

When asked about the accomplishments of Post 18 under his watch, Tony was very explicit.

“Post memberships grew by nearly 50 percent. We increased our net fundraising revenues, raising $20,000. We started a Quartermas-

ter store, which sells military related items. We improved our communications with members and the community by creating a quarterly newsletter, creating a Post 18 website and boosting the use of the Post 18 Facebook page. We supported many local community and veterans’ organizations. Finally, we increased Post 18’s participation in AMVETS J/ROTC by 500 percent,” he said.

According to Ric Van Norton, Commander for the Department of Virginia AmVets and a charter member of Post 18, Russ has big shoes to fill in following Tony, who is ineligible to serve another consecutive term. Ric believes that the two premier organizations in the area

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of a good thing. Russ wants to increase the community’s awareness of Post 18. He wants to increase active memberships. Russ plans on continuing participation in community and veteran events. Russ also wants to reach out to veterans, especially young veterans with families.

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We need to point each veteran in the right direction so he or she can take advantage of the programs being offered,” Russ said.

He has another personal goal and that is to find Post 18 a “home.”

Worlds Away is a wonderful facility. It is historic, beautiful and has a licensed kitchen. The free price is right. However, it is not “home.” Part of the new strategic plan is to find a space the Post can call its own.

“We need an information center.

We need a contact space. Veterans need to be able to find us physically.

By the end of my term, I want us to either have a home or be on track to get one,” he explained.

Big plans.

AmVets is a Veterans Service Organization. Membership is available to any honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard and active duty military and reservists.

The AmVets Mission Statement reads: “To enhance and safe­ guard the enti­tle­ments for all Amer­i­can Vet­er­ans who have served hon­or­ably and to improve the qual­ity of life for them, their fam­i­lies, and the com­mu­ ni­ties where they live through lead­er­ ship, advo­cacy and services.”

Post 18, although a newer post, is very active with individual veterans and the community. Veterans can contact the organization for help with most issues. Members are available to help with jobs, housing, navigating federal and Virginia agencies and rides. They support veterans that are hospitalized and aim to support each veteran’s family.

The Post is very active in the local community. Some of their local outreach programs benefit veterans directly. For example, they: donated seed money to the Lord Fairfax Community College Veterans Textbook Loan Program; team with the Virginia Employment Commission and

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other local businesses in sponsoring job fairs; and support the Boulder Crest Retreat, a 501(3)(c) wellness center that is dedicated exclusively to combat veterans and their families in Bluemont, Virginia, by donating money and time, and sponsoring the annual Boulder Crest Retreat Charity Golf Tournament.

On a more community-wide basis, the Post donates: bicycles to the needy and to the Marine Corps League for their Toys for Tots campaign; to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life; sponsors cub scouts for summer camp, and donates food items to the Henry and William Evans Home for Children in Winchester, Virginia.

To support its efforts, the Post is very active in raising funds. They set up every month at the Walmart on Pleasant Valley Road in Stephens City, where they collect donations and sign up new members. The Post will raffle off a replica Civil War Springfield 1861 rifle on October 16, 2016. A 50/50 raffle is held at the Post’s monthly meetings.

Post 18 is based in Stephens City.

The Post currently meets at Worlds Away Events at 7793 Main Street in Middletown on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The former Larricks Tavern is owned by Terry and Lisa Shaffer. Both of the Shaffers are veterans and members of the organization; the Post holds its activities at the conference center for free.

The new officers are: Commander Russell Reeder; First Vice Commander Shairesse Fletcher; Second Vice Commander Walter A. Jagiello; Adjutant Jay Marts; Finance Officer Anthony Rulli; Judge Advocate David Loy; Provost Marshall Kirk Wright; Chaplain and one Year Trustee, the

Harold “Doug” Burdette presents a make shift “Road Runner” to out going Post 18 Commander Anthony Rulli.

Reverend Paul Campbell; Two Year Trustee Thomas Chase; Three Year Trustee Jay Marts; Service Officer Susan Lehrer; Historian Ric Van Norton and Quartermaster Harold Burdette.

The following awards were presented: The Americanism award went to James “Ed” Ellis. David Loy was given the Leadership award and Harold Burdette was honored with the AmVet of the Year award.

The Post is trying to start a Post Auxiliary Chapter for family mem-

bers of honorably discharged veterans, etc. Anyone interested in joining Post 18 or its auxiliary should contact the Post at amvetsva18@gmail. com. The Post website is at www.amvetspost18.com. Many useful veteran-oriented documents can be found on the Post website. Post 18 can be found on Face Book by searching “AMVETS Post 18.” Worlds Away Events can be reached at (540) 5359416. Worlds Away can be found on Facebook by searching “Worlds Away Events.”

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Naked man arrested on I-66

On 06/21/2016 at approximately 2:40 a.m. deputies responded to Interstate 66 east bound in the area of the 13 mile marker for a report of a naked male that was trying to flag traffic down.

When deputies arrived they located the male who was identified as Matthew Palmer Fitzgerald, age 23, of Castleton Virginia. The male appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and /or illegal drugs.

Deputies arrested Fitzgerald for public intoxication and was transported by EMS to Warren Memorial Hospital. While deputies were at the hospital, they received information from hospital staff that a female was at the hospital reporting that she had been assaulted. Deputies spoke to her and found that she was the mother of Fitzgerald and had been assaulted by him before he jumped out of the vehicle. She had left the scene due to his violent behavior.

Fitzgerald was admitted to the hospital for treatment. Upon release Fitzgerald was charged with assault and battery on a police officer, disorderly conduct and assault and battery on a family member.

Fitzgerald was taken to the magistrate’s office at Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren Regional Jail. A $2,500 secure bond was set.

Linden man arrested On 06/21/2016 at approximately 1:05 a.m. deputies were called to the area of Wells Drive for a report of an intoxicated male on a subject’s front porch and would not leave. Once deputies arrived they located the male who was identified as Forrest Glenn Lam, age 18, of Linden Vir-

ginia.

Deputies took Lam into custody for public intoxication. Upon further investigation a juvenile male, age 16, was located unconscious. The juvenile was transported by EMS for a possible overdose of illegal/non prescribed drugs.

Lam was subsequently charged with possession of a schedule 4 drug, schedule 5 drug, obstruction of justice, child abuse/neglect of the 16 year old juvenile, and assault and battery on a law enforcement officer for kicking the deputy. Lam was held without bond.

Warren County Sheriff ’s Office was assisted by the Front Royal Police Department and the Northwest Regional Drug Task Force.

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The FBI National Academy was created in 1935 to support, promote and enhance the professional development of law enforcement leaders and to foster partnerships with agencies throughout the country and around the globe.

Woodstock man arrested in Lowes parking lot On 06/21/2016 at approximately 5:22 a.m. deputies responded to the WalMart located at 10 Riverton Commons Drive for a report of a male sitting in the parking lot that had made threats towards an employee of WalMart. Prior to deputies arriving, the male fled in a vehicle towards Lowes Home Improvement where deputies made contact with the driver who was later identified as Shane Eugene Bowling, age 38 of Woodstock Virginia. Bowling was confrontational with deputies and during the investigation, he was found to be in possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance.

Once deputies completed their investigation, Bowling was charged with possession/transport a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled substance and possession of Methamphetamine.

Bowling was held without bond at Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren Regional Jail.

Gazebo camera hearing

Sheriff’s Major graduates from FBI Academy program On Friday, June 10, 2016 Major Kahle Magalis of the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office graduated from the FBI National Academy program in Quantico, VA. This was the 264th session of the National Academy.

This session consisted of 213 law enforcement officers from 47 states, 21 international countries, 4 military organizations, and 8 federal organizations. FBI Director James Comey was the principal speaker at the ceremony.

Magalis has been with the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office since 1998 and was promoted to the rank of Major in January of 2016.

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The Front Royal Town Council will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting to be held in the Warren County Government Center at 220 N Commerce Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia, on Monday, June 27, 2016 beginning at 7:00p.m to receive comments and concerns from the public pertaining to the installation of cameras at the Town Gazebo Area located at Chester Street and Main Street.

All interested citizens are invited to attend this public hearing to express their views.

RSW Regional Jail “Death In Custody” RSW Regional Jail announces the death of 55 year old inmate Leon Joseph Cominsky while in custody at the RSW Regional Jail.

On Saturday June 11, 2016 at approximately 11:30 a.m. Cominsky was found hanging in his cell and unresponsive. Staff gave CPR until emergency medical personnel arrived at the jail. He was transported to Warren Memorial and later to Winchester Medical Center. Mr. Cominsky died at approximately 11:37 a.m. on the morning of June 12, 2016.

Mr. Cominsky, whose place of residence is listed as Martinez Georgia, was being held on DWI, Reckless Driving, Felony Hit Run and Felony Assault on Law Enforcement from Shenandoah County. He has additional charges of Reckless Driving

and Fail to Stop in Staunton and Augusta County as well Malicious Wounding and Reckless Driving in Rockingham County. He was first incarcerated at RSW June 2, 2015 and had been back and forth between RSW, Middle River Regional Jail and Rockingham Jail and most recently returned to RSW on April 28, 2016.

RSW staff contacted the Warren County Sheriff ’s office to conduct the investigation into the incident.

Further information shall be released later based on the facts of the ongoing investigation by the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office.

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EDA and Chamber Announce 2016 Business Excellence: Business Appreciation Award Recipients

Warren County Sheriff ’s Office has completed their investigation of the death of Brendon Garrett Sullins. Mr. Sullins, 26 years old, died on February 13, 2016 at the Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren Regional Jail while being held without bond on criminal charges.

An autopsy completed at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner showed the manner of death as being natural. The investigation concluded that there was nothing found that would support that any criminal actions had occurred. This case was also reviewed by the Warren County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office that concurred with the findings of the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office.

Pine Street shooting On June 18, 2016 at approximately 11:40pm, officers with the Front Royal Police Department responded to Warren Memorial Hospital for a male that had been shot multiple times. Upon arrival, officers identified Earl Christopher Magwood, 40, as the injured party. Officers were then advised the shooting had occurred at a residence located in the 300 block of Pine Street, Front Royal.

Magwood was subsequently transported to Winchester Medical Center and underwent medical treatment and is currently listed in stable condition.

The investigation is ongoing at this time and anyone with further information is urged to call Detective David L. Fogle at (540) 636-2208 or email at dfogle@frontroyalva.com Humane Society of Warren County Foster Parent Open House You don’t have to wear a cape to be a superhero! The Humane Society of Warren County is expanding our foster home program and we need you.

Foster homes are an important part of the lifesaving work that we do.

Please join HSWC staff and current foster parents at an open house and informational session on Thursday July 7. The open house starts at 5:30 and will be held at the Humane Society of Warren County’s Julia Wagner Shelter at 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal.

Foster parents get to experience the joy of a pet with no long term

The Economic Development Authority and the Chamber of Commerce announced today the winners of the 2016 Business Excellence: Business Appreciation Awards.

The winner of a $500.00 cash award is Katie Tewell of Fork’d – a new food truck business. The money will go toward a convection smoker for her business. An award of $750.00 is made to Hope Satyanithben of Ben’s Family Cuisine who will use the money to add cook top burners for her restaurant business. The largest award, $1,000.00 is made to Maria Dutton of Passages Travel who will use the money to upgrade Passages’ computer system.

“This is a wonderful program,” said Niki Foster, president of the Chamber of Commerce. “We are giving back to our business community -and, what a perfect time to do so – during the State’s Business Appreciation Month.”

Business Appreciation month is celebrated every year in Virginia with state-issued proclamations, breakfasts, luncheons and dinner events designed to thank the business community for all it does to better life in Virginia. In recent years, the Front Royal-Warren County EDA decided to celebrate by holding a “Business Excellence” contest and awarding cash prizes to local businesses.

This is the sixth year the awards have been presented and over the years, cash totaling $11,550.00 has been granted to eighteen deserving small businesses licensed in Front Royal or Warren County. They include: Loving Arms, Main Street Daily Grind, Linking You Designs, The Apple House, Royal Broadcasting, Liberty Tax, The Kiln Doctor, Culligan, Bearfoot Enterprises, L’il Rugratz, J’s Gourmet, Weathervane Graphics, Joe’s Steakhouse and Backroom Brewery. The award money has been used for everything from software, to remote broadcasting equipment, to new instructional programs, to a fork lift, to landscaping and new ovens.

“We are happy to take the money we would have spent on a luncheon event and give it directly to businesses that have a need,” said Patty Wines, See WARREN, 22

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The trailers are described as a 2000 24.5 foot Jayco Eagle 246. It is white with blue striping, with Pennsylvania registration XBK-2333. It has a pull along with no fifth wheel.

The second vehicle is a 2006 19 foot Trail Lite R Vision trailer, with a blue and gray swirl design on each side. This trailer has a white ladder on the rear and three rows of stickers next the door from various campgrounds. It has a West Virginia registration R-2642. Both trailers had been brought to Camping World several days earlier and were scheduled for repairs.

If you have any information regarding a suspect or a suspect vehicle in these incidents, please contact the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office at (540) 504-6561 or Crime Solvers at (540) 665 TIPS (8477). Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000.

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The parameters for applying for the awards are: must be licensed in Front Royal or Warren County and must have no more than 500 employees. Applications generally open in May, are accessible through EDA and Chamber web sites and wrap up on the first of June. A panel comprised of EDA staff and board members and Chamber president judged the applications. Awards were based upon detailed need and use, demonstrated community service and comprehensive business excellence practices.

“We look forward to continuing the award program,’” said Jennifer McDonald, executive director of the EDA. “We are getting very positive feedback, it seems a great way to celebrate our business community and we encourage every small business in Front Royal or Warren County to participate next year. We would like to thank Rappahannock Electric Cooperative for being a sustaining sponsor of this remarkable program.”

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The Patricia Windrow Young Artists Awards were created by the Patricia Windrow Arts Committee, a group of local citizens dedicated to furthering the name and work of the late Front Royal artist, Patricia Windrow, who died in 2013. The awards will be made annually.

The student artists were nominated by teachers from Warren County Public Schools. Final selections were made by the Windrow Arts Committee. The winners were unaware of their being nominated and learned of winning only when they were contacted by a member of the Committee last week.

The three winners will be honored on Sunday, September 11, at the opening of a retrospective art exhibition of the work of Patricia Windrow.

The exhibition and awards ceremony will be held at the Blue Ridge Arts Council at 305 East Main Street, Front Royal. Examples of the winners art work will be included in the exhibition.

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July Youth Events at Samuels Public Library Tuesday, July 5 11:00 Time for Baby. What do books, scarves, puppets, music, and babies have in common? They are all part of Time for Baby. Join us as we use all of our senses to explore the world around us. Meet with your baby up to two years of age. “Parachute Play” will be the theme. Siblings welcome.

3:30 Big Kids Story time for ages 6 and up. Join us as our stories and craft center around our “Going on a Picnic” theme.

Wednesday, July 6 10:15 Toddler Story time. We’ll celebrate the colors of our country’s flag with our Red, White, and Blue theme. Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. We’ll celebrate the colors of our country’s flag with our Red, White, and Blue theme. Siblings welcome.

Thursday, July 7 10:15 Toddler Story time. We’ll celebrate the colors of our country’s flag with our Red, White, and Blue theme. Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. We’ll celebrate the colors of our country’s flag with our Red, White, and Blue theme. Siblings welcome.

Friday, July 8 2:00 Hobby Meet Up. What are you passionate about? Bring a hobby to share or simply come in to learn about all of the hobbies out there!

For ages 6-11. Registration begins June 8.

Saturday, July 9 10:10 Books and Barks. Come to our extremely popular monthly program that gives developing readers the chance to read and relax with a trained therapy dog. For beginning readers and up. Registration begins June 4.

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Monday, July 11 3:00 Puppet Show. Red Herring Puppets will present the show, “Little One-Inch,” a traditional Japanese Tale. For the whole family.

Tuesday, July 12 3:30 Big Kids Story time for ages 6 and up. Are two hands not enough sometimes? We’ll have a STEM program about octopuses so you can learn all about them.

Wednesday, July 13 10:15 Toddler Story time. Dogs, cats, fish, hamsters – we love our pets! Join us for a story time about the animals we love. Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. Dogs, cats, fish, hamsters – we love our pets! Join us for a story time about the animals we love. Siblings welcome.

Thursday, July 14 10:15 Toddler Story time. Dogs, cats, fish, hamsters – we love our pets! Join us for a story time about the animals we love. Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. Dogs, cats, fish, hamsters – we love our pets! Join us for a story time about the animals we love. Siblings welcome.

Saturday, July 16 2:00 Teens Create. Creative DIYers, come in for a stimulating time of repurposing old clothes into cool accessories. Registration begins June 16.

Tuesday, July 19 3:30 Big Kids Story time for ages 6 and up. Oink! Pigs will be the silly subject of our stories and crafts today!

Wednesday, July 20 10:15 Toddler Story time. The amazing ocean and its creatures will

be the theme of our stories, songs, and crafts.

11:00 Preschool Story time. The amazing ocean and its creatures will be the theme of our stories, songs, and crafts.

Thursday, July 21 10:15 Toddler Story time. The amazing ocean and its creatures will be the theme of our stories, songs, and crafts.

11:00 Preschool Story time. The amazing ocean and its creatures will be the theme of our stories, songs, and crafts.

Saturday, July 23 2:00 Kids and Teens Seed and Recipe Swap. Do you enjoy cooking or gardening? If so, join us for a recipes and seed swap! Ms. Michal will also bring in her favorite seeds and recipes! For ages 7 and up. Registration begins June 23.

Tuesday, July 26 3:30 Big Kids Story time for ages 6 and up. Glub! Glub! We’ll have a swimmingly good time as we listen to stories about fish, and do a neat craft!

Wednesday, July 27 10:15 Toddler Story time. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, and a craft about dinosaurs! Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, and a craft about dinosaurs! Siblings welcome.

Thursday, July 28 10:15 Toddler Story time. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, and a craft about dinosaurs! Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. We’ll enjoy stories, songs, and a craft about dinosaurs! Siblings welcome.

Friday, July 29 1:00 Spinosaurus Encounter. Ever wonder what it would be like to see a dinosaur in real life? Wonder no longer. A life-sized spinosaurus will be at Samuels Library. Dr. Dino will guide you on your journey back to the age of dinosaurs as you hear and see this ferocious carnivore in action.

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Saturday, July 30 2:00 World of Lego. Children ages

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Adult Summer Reading Program and Samuels Public Library Join us for a fun-filled summer of books, programs and prizes designed to keep “grown-ups” reading, learning and playing all summer long.

Sign up for the summer reading program for an opportunity to win awesome prizes. The program officially kicks off on Monday, June 6th - sign up and log your books online or have the Adult Reference staff help you sign up in person.

Adults Create! Spicy Salsa Container Gardens: learn how to plant salsa container gardens and create spicy hot salsa from scratch on Saturday, June 18th at 11 A.M. Space limited; registration required.

Adults Create! Sizzling Hot Accessories: create fashion accessories using recycled materials and your own unique design style on Saturday, July 9th at 11 A.M. Space limited; registration required.

Salsa Dancing: embrace the sizzling hot rhythms of Salsa with Erly Moya on Saturday, July 16th at 2 P.M. All ability levels welcome.

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Spots: learn about amazing travel locales, pick up insider tips and cheap travel secrets to make your own travel dreams a reality on Saturday, July 23rd at 1 P.M. Adults Create! Cool Drinks for Scorching Days: create your own signature icy cold drinks to chase away sweltering days and nights, including non-alcoholic versions of your favorite icy mixed drinks and grown-up twists to summertime lemonades and teas on Saturday, July 30th at 11 A.M. Space limited; registration required.

End of Summer Fiesta: join us for an end of summer bash! Come out to enjoy food, music and fun as we end the Adult Summer Reading program on Saturday, August 6th at 2 P.M. Sultry Summer Nights under the Stars: discover the stars of the summer sky, Mars, the rings of Saturn and craters on the moon. Discussion at 7:00 p.m. Viewing starts after the library closes at 8:00 p.m. We have a telescope but you’re welcome to bring your own on Tuesday, August 9th at 7 P.M. Samuels Public Library summer events Crochet Group: come out and learn how to crochet or share your

talents. The group will meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. All ability levels welcome.

Early American Period Dancers: join us in an evening of dance! Learn early American Period dances, including line, circle, and square sets, as well as waltzes. No prior experience is necessary and everyone is welcome! Music starts at 5 P.M., dancing starts at 6 P.M. Group meets the second Thursday of each month.

Vibes at the Libes: Kurt Schlesinger: enjoy a free lunch time concert.

Join us for a special musical lunch break with Kurt Schlesinger. Bring your lunch, tell a friend and spend some time listening to some tunes on Friday, July 22nd at 12:30 P.M. Books and Beyond Book Club: attend the Books and Beyond Book Club! On Wednesday, July 20th at 10:00 A.M., The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt’s New World by Andrea Wulf. The acclaimed author of Founding Gardeners reveals the forgotten life of Alexander von Humboldt, the visionary German naturalist whose ideas changed the way we see the natural world—and in the process created modern environmentalism. Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) was an intrepid explorer and the most famous scientist of his age. In North America, his name still graces four counties, thirteen towns, a river, parks, bays, lakes, and mountains.

His restless life was packed with adventure and discovery, whether he was climbing the highest volcanoes in the world or racing through anthrax-infected Siberia or translating his research into bestselling publications that changed science and thinking. Among Humboldt’s most revolutionary ideas was a radical vision of nature, that it is a complex and interconnected global force that does not exist for the use of humankind alone.

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You will obtain professional advice on the equipment you will need such as camera, lenses, etc. that will help you in fulfilling your creative endeavors.

This seminar will be offered Saturday, July 9 and July 30, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal.

The cost of the seminar is $35.00 per participant and is limited to 25 participants; pre-registration is required. This program is open to anyone 12 years of age and older; please bring any equipment you may have.

Registration information can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@ warrencountyva.net.

Justifiable Use of Force Class The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department and Defensive Firearms of Virginia LLC will be holding a Justifiable Use of Force Class for those interested on Saturday, July 31, 2016, from 9:00 a.m.

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This class is open to anyone 10 years of age and older; those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

This class deals with the laws of selfdefense and the use of deadly force.

This class will help you understand about the use of force in self-defense with hands, knives, and firearms.

The cost is $35.00 per participant and is limited to 35 participants; preregistration is required. For more information about the course contact Rex King at DFV357@yahoo.com.

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Defensive Firearms of Virginia, LLC Class The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department will be holding a Defensives Firearms Class for those interested on Saturday, July 16 from 9a.m. – 5pm at the Warren County Community Center.

This class is open to anyone 10 years of age and older; those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

The class is a complete program covering the basics of firearm safety and is designed for individuals using all types of firearms.

This course will cover: gun education, gun safety, hand-to-hand combat, aiming/firing a gun, and gun cleaning.

The cost is $75.00 per participant and is limited to 35 participants; preregistration is required. For more information about the course contact Rex King at DFV357@yahoo.com.

Registration information can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@ warrencountyva.net.

Ballet Summer Camp A completely separate experience from the once per week classes, this is structured much like a Dance Intensive workshop you would find in a studio. The program is designed for students who have completed at least two sessions of Ballet I, preferably completed a Ballet II session also. The students will continue to learn new and more advanced skills and proper technique execution; complete with a combination to “perform” on the last day of the camp in front of a parent-comprised audience.

This class is designed for both boys and girls ages 6 - 10 years. The camp will be held July 25 through July 27 See WARREN, 24

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The cost is $125.00 per participant.

Minimum of 5 students are needed in order to hold the class, class limit is 10 participants.

For more information regarding class instruction, please email zumba.lizi@gmail.com. Registration information can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@warrencountyva. net.

Cross Country Camp The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with the Warren County High School will be offering a Cross Country Camp for those 11-18 years of age, at the Warren County High School track. Camp will be held July 11 through July 16 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The cost of the camp is $35.00 per participant if paid by July 8, 2016 or $40.00 per athlete if registering the first day or camp.

For more information contact Coach Tanner at (540) 660-2198 or via email at mtanner@gmail.com.

Registration forms are available at the Warren County Community Center.

Gymnastics Camp The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring a Gymnastics Camp for those ages 4 – 12 years, at the Warren County Health and Human Services Complex Gym, 465 W. 15th St., Front Royal. This camp will be held Monday through Friday, July 11– July 15.

There will be two sessions offered: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. for those ages 4 - 7 years old 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. for those ages 8 - 12 years old The cost is $65.00 per camper. Reg-

istration information can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@ warrencountyva.net.

Mah Jongg “Players Club” Players will play several hands of Mah Jongg against skilled opponents.

This club meets on Tuesdays, July 5, through July 26, , from 10:00 a.m.

– 12:00 p.m. at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Ave., Front Royal.

The cost for the club is $6.00 per player and players must bring their own players card. For more information about the Mah Jongg “Players Club”, please contact instructor at (540) 252-4252.

6th Annual Warren County Speed and Conditioning Camp The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with Skyline High School will be sponsoring the Warren County Speed and Conditioning Camp. This camp will be held at the Skyline High School practice football field, July 18 through July 2 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. This camp is designed for both boys and girls in ages 5 to 16 years.

The cost for the camp is $12.00 per camper which includes a camp Tshirt. For more information contact Perry Leach at (703) 909-5821. Registration forms are available at the Warren County Community Center.

Raptor Camp: K-8 Wrestling Camp The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with the Skyline Wrestling Club will be offering the Raptors K-8 Wrestling Camp for those ages 6 -13 years, July 18 – 21 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00pm at Skyline High School.

The cost of the camp is $70.00 per participant. For more information contact Coach Keel at (540)

303-1280 or via email at mkeel@ wcps.k12.va.us Registration forms are available at the Warren County Community Center.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals The bus will leave from the Warren County Community Center; 538 Villa Ave., Front Royal, Virginia, at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 16. Game time is 7:00 p.m. at Nationals Park, Washington D.C. The cost is $70.00 per reservation, includes admission ticket and transportation. Seats are located in Section 110. Tickets are limited to six (6) tickets per household, with only 38 tickets available.

Registration information can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@ warrencountyva.net.

Swimming Lessons The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring Swimming Lessons for those ages 5 years and up, Monday through Thursday, July 11– July 21 at the Claude A. Stokes Jr. Community Swimming Pool, 1000 Stadium Drive, Front Royal.

Level 1: Intro to Water Skills: 9:30am – 10am, 10:15am – 10:45am, 11am – 11:30am, 6pm – 6:30pm Level 2: Fundamental Aquatics Skills: 9:30am – 10:20am, 10:30am – 11:20am, 6pm – 6:50pm Level 3: Stroke Development: 9:30am – 10:20am, 10:30am – 11:20am, 6pm – 6:50pm Level 4: Stroke Improvement: 8:30am – 9:20am Level 5: Stroke Refinement: 8:30am – 9:20am Level 6: Swimming Skill Proficiency: 8:30am – 9:20am The cost is $55.00, with a class limit of 10, 6, or 4 participants per class time based on class level. Registration will be taken Monday, June 27

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through Sunday, July 10 and will only be accepted at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal.

Registration information can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@ warrencountyva.net Bumper Jacksons to play Bright Box Theater Like an old-time barn dance in downtown New Orleans, the Bumper Jacksons pull together a vast array of early American traditions into a deliciously cohesive sound that strikes you right in the heart. Joyous ragtime dances and roadhouse drinking songs are volleyed by delicate waltzes of loss and regret. The Bumper Jacksons are returning to The Bright Box Theater in Winchester on July 15 for another knockout show. They’ve sold out the last 3 shows they played in the region and have been favorites at the local Watermelon Park Fest for the past 3 years, so expect tickets to go quickly. Local experimental bluegrass group the Plank Stompers will be opening up the evening.

Town Mountain to perform at The Barns of Rose Hill On August 18 at 8pm, Town Mountain will perform for the Bluegrass and BBQ Series at The Barns of Rose Hill. The doors open at 7pm.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Children 12 and under get

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In much the same way that iconic southern dishes such as Louisiana gumbo or Brunswick stew can include any number of flavorful ingredients, so too does bluegrass music rely on a recipe that can vary wildly, depending on who’s doing the cooking. For Asheville, North Carolinabased bluegrass band Town Mountain, the key ingredient of the musical stew that is their career-defining fifth album, Southern Crescent, (released April 1 on LoHi Records), is the same confident – yet entirely embraceable – swagger that has distinguished the group since they first formed in 2005.

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Intervention for Domestic & Sexual Violence The Laurel Center Intervention for Domestic & Sexual Violence is offering the following upcoming activities and events: Nurturing Parenting - Warren County Are you a parent who needs support? Information? Tips to combat stress? More parenting tools? The Laurel Center is pleased to offer these FREE Parenting Workshops!!

In the course of this five-week parenting class, parents will learn a wide variety of Nurturing Parenting concepts such as: age appropriate developmental capabilities, empathy, and self-worth. We will also explore alternatives to spanking with the goal of empowering our children to make

good choices, problem solve and communicate in healthy ways! These classes are appropriate for parents with children of any age.

Lesson 1: Philosophy and Practices of Nurturing Parenting Lesson 2: Ages and Stages Lesson 3: Brain Development Children & Teens Lesson 4: Communicating with Respect Lesson 5: Building Self-Worth Lesson 6: Understanding Feelings Lesson 7: Morals, Values and Family Rules Lesson 8: Praising Children and their Behavior Lesson 9: Alternatives to Spanking Lesson 10: Dealing with Stress and Anger 5-week Evening Session: Wednesdays 7/6/16 - 8/3/16 Time: 5:00PM

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Are you interested but can’t make these dates/times? Call anyway and we will find a time that works for you!! Classes are offered continuously.

Youth Advocacy Council The Laurel Center Prevention staff is looking for Middle and High School students to be part of a Dating Violence Youth Advocacy Council (YAC). Members will have the opportunity to plan FUN awareness events, learn about healthy relationships, develop leadership skills, and even report to the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

For Winchester City and Frederick County: please call 540-667-6160 and ask for Katie Moffitt. For Warren and Clarke County: please call (540) 667-6160 and ask for Adriana Myers.

“Taking Control” A Self Defense Class for Women Basic: June 2, 2016, 6:00 – 9:00 pm Advanced: June 9, 2016, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Participants will learn situational awareness, safety information, and basic self-defense techniques and applications. Don’t miss the FREE, hands-on class. Co-sponsored by The Winchester Police Department and The Laurel Center. Call Leigh at (540) 667-6160 for more information or to sign-up.

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Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative warns of phone scam Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) has learned of a phone scam affecting member-owners in which someone purporting to be a Cooperative representative threatens to shut off someone’s electric service unless payment is made over the phone. A toll free number unaffiliated with SVEC is being supplied to member-owners who receive the call.

“First and foremost, we want our members to know that no representative of the Cooperative will ever mention a specific credit card or payment method, and our employees will only communicate about potential termination of electric service with members through a mailed notification, not through a phone call asking the member to pay for their service by credit card,” SVEC President & CEO Myron Rummel said.

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Steve Dubrueler Of Coldwell Banker Joins National Mountain Climbing Event To Support Charities For Kids Steve DuBrueler, Founder and CEO of Coldwell Banker Premier Properties, will be a participant in the APIVEO Climb IV Kids, a oneof-a-kind event that raises funds and See FREDERICK, 26

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Beginning the week of July 4th, a team of four volunteer climbers will attempt to reach the 14,410’ summit of Mount Rainier in Washington.

The team will spend several days climbing via the Emmons Glacier route. 100% of every dollar raised will be divided equally between Rally Foundation, Hudson Family Foundation, L.E.A.D., and APIVEO. The climbers’ goal is to raise $4 per foot of elevation; a total of $14,410.00 for each charity.

Steve DuBrueler has participated in all of the team’s previous climbs and is excited about meeting the challenge again this year. The climbers prepare for this physically demanding expedition over several months, training for many hours each week.

In previous years, the climbers have endured high winds and blizzard conditions throughout their ascents.

Steve has successfully summited over a dozen mountains and helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for numerous children’s charities.

“Mountaineering has many parallels to life: trust, struggles, fear, desire, accomplishment, and fortitude; all of which many of the recipients of these charities live through every day,” says DuBrueler. “This is an excellent opportunity to pay it forward and lend a hand to a worthy cause.”

Steve finds mountaineering a great outlet for his passion for helping others, always remembering that the cold and risky climbs carry a warm and safe purpose.

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WFHC cares for people of all ages and from all walks of life. According to Becki Walker, Clinical Nurse Manager, “Winchester Family Health Center cares for anyone; from newborns to geriatric patients. We care for insured individuals and those with no insurance. All people need and deserve high quality, accessible, affordable health care.”

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theatre performances of the comedy GREATER TUNA spanning from July 8th to July 24th as part of the effort to support the Expansion Campaign of the Winchester Little Theatre. The event will begin with a plated dinner followed by the show.

This hilarious comedy features 20 different over-the-top characters who live in the Lone Star state of Texas in the tiny town of Tuna. The story centers on the antics and blunder of the local news production station.

According to Event Producer, Colt Nutter, “This will be the first dinner theatre we have hosted since we partnered with the Wayside Theatre for the Patsy Cline show almost 7 years ago, and we are excited to once again be involved in the arts of our community as part of the fundraising effort for WLT.” Nutter also said that the event centre has been so busy with private events in recent years that it has not had the dates available to do these types of cultural events, but this year, they have decided to make it a high priority and block off dates for the summer show.

The performance is scheduled to take place on a specially-built stage in the main ballroom of the event center located at 1160 Jordan Springs in Stephenson. The comedy will run in two “acts” with a 15 minute intermission in between.

According to the show’s director Bill Heavner, “We now have a terrific team forming for the theater portion of this dinner theater project. Now it’s time to roll up our sleeves and really get to work.” There are also several opportunities for the community to be involved in support roles for this project. Interested parties may contact Mr. Heavner at the Winchester Little Theatre.

The menu will be a served, three course meal consisting of the Jordan Springs signature salad, an Italian chicken with chef ’s two sides, and dessert, as well as rolls, iced tea, and water. A cash bar will also be available for additional beverages both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

For all show dates/times: www.JordanSprings.EventBrite.com Portion Of Route 689 In Frederick County Closed For Bridge Replacement June 27 Through July 29 A portion of Route 689 (Adams Road) in Frederick County will close for a bridge replacement over Brush Creek from Monday, June 27, through Friday, July 29. The work zone is about 0.7 of a mile south of Route 600 (Brush Creek Road).

The following detours will be in place: Southbound traffic will travel east on Route 600 (Brush Creek Road), then south on Route 600 (Siler Road), then back to Route 689 (Adams Road) and end of detour.

Northbound traffic will travel north on Route 600 (Siler Road), then west on Route 600 (Brush Creek Road), then back to Route 689 (Adams Road) and end of detour.

All work is weather permitting.

The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.

Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511.

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partnered up with the Valley Reads program to once again host these readings.

Valley Reads is an interactive summer reading program with special events, fun activities, and prizes.

Participants may register online at https://handleyrl.readvirginia.org or by visiting a library branch. By logging in their minutes of reading, they can earn points and electronic badges. Points can also be earned by completing activities or games. Prizes will be awarded at the Summer Reading Finale on Saturday, August 13 beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Taylor Pavilion in downtown Winchester.

The program is for all ages—adults, teens, and kids. This year’s theme is “Read for the Win” and more information, including prizes may be

found at www.handleyregional.org.

Each reading will have a different theme and take place at a different location around Belle Grove.

Wednesday, June 15, 10 a.m. Reading on the Lawn Thursday, June 30, 10 a.m. Reading in the Garden Wednesday, July 13, 10 a.m. Reading with a Ranger Thursday, July 28, 10 a.m. Reading in the Barn Wednesday, August 10, 10 a.m.

Reading in the Kitchen The story program will be 45 minutes to an hour and will be held rain or shine. Afterwards, attendees are welcome to enjoy Belle Grove’s grounds. At 11:15 a.m. on each story time day will be a tour of Belle Grove’s 1797 Manor House and children and

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Taking the house tour will also qualify kids to earn an electronic badge through the Valley Reads website. A different badge for Valley Reads can also be earned at each reading. At 11:30 a.m. on each story time day, will be a free program by the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park. Families are encouraged to attend several story times to enjoy the varying themes and programs.

Outstanding Students In recognition of his outstanding performance during the 2016 spring sports season, Thomas Minchew of Winchester has received the Coaches’ Award for the Randolph-Macon Academy varsity baseball team. Tom, the son of Amy Minchew of Winchester, VA, is a junior at RandolphMacon Academy.

Mary Baldwin College is proud to announce that the following students graduated at the 174th Commencement ceremony on May 22, 2016: Bibianna Ivan Herrera-Paniagua of Winchester earned a bachelor of arts; Christina Dawn Lowery- Drake of Winchester earned a bachelor of arts; and Megan Murtagh Wilfong of Cross Junction earned a bachelor of

arts.

The College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) has announced the men’s and women’s track & field/cross country Academic All-District honorees and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) studentathlete Matthew Vitagliano of Clear Brook 22624 was among those recognized. Vitagliano (So.), is majoring in Electrical Engineering.

JMU is pleased to announce that the following students made the dean’s list at James Madison University for the spring 2016 semester.

Students who earn dean’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899.

Mitchell Beauregard of Winchester, who is majoring in sport and recreation management.

Bailey Cook of Winchester, who is majoring in social work.

Joseph Demski of Stephens City, who is majoring in communication studies.

Emily Dowling of Stephens City, who is majoring in nursing.

Sarah Duvall of Stephens City, who is majoring in nursing.

Jennifer Eisentrout of Winchester, who is majoring in health sciences.

Heather Fasano of Winchester, who is majoring in communication

sciences and disorders.

Sean Franz of Winchester, who is majoring in sport and recreation management.

Celena Georgia of Winchester, who is majoring in marketing.

Andrew Graber of Winchester, who is majoring in communication studies.

Rachael Griffith of Winchester, who is majoring in nursing.

Kaitlyn Gulick of Clear Brook, who is majoring in psychology.

Kendra Habron of Winchester, who is majoring in English.

Logan Holtzapple of Winchester, who is majoring in history.

Austin Joachim of Winchester, who is majoring in computer science.

Sarah Knarzer of Clear Brook, who is majoring in intelligence analysis.

Katherine Kraemer of Stephens City, who is majoring in dietetics.

Aaron Laboy of Stephens City, who is majoring in communication studies.

Ashley Lacey of Stephens City, who is majoring in social work.

Declan Lumpp of Stephens City, who is majoring in political science.

Marissa Maddalena of Clearbrook, who is majoring in health sciences.

Jackson Mankins of Winchester, who is majoring in computer information systems.

Amber Miller of Stephens City, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies.

Mackenzie Miller of Winchester, who is majoring in social work.

Michael Noe of Stephens City, who is majoring in graphic design.

James Noll of Winchester, who is majoring in biology.

Adam Nordling of Winchester, who is majoring in geology.

Tyler Owens of Winchester, who is majoring in media arts and design.

Rachel Painter of Stephens City, who is majoring in health sciences.

Amanda Pennypacker of Winchester, who is majoring in communication studies.

Alexander Powers of Winchester, who is majoring in computer science.

Brittany Rood of Stephens City, who is majoring in kinesiology.

Jennifer Share of Winchester, who is majoring in kinesiology.

Jessica Story of Stephens City, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies.

Abby Swartz of Stephens City, who is majoring in geographic science.

Shelby Teets of Winchester, who is majoring in history.

Kaitlin Thurgood of Stephenson, who is majoring in communication studies.

Mark Villarreal of Winchester, who is majoring in geographic science.

Zachary Wagner of Middletown, who is majoring in management.

Tanner Wernecke of Winchester,

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who is majoring in computer science.

Mikaila Williams of Stephens City, who is majoring in math.

Sarah Wolfe of Winchester, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies.

Outstanding Students Sydney Marie Clapperton of Winchester, who is majoring in Mathematical Sciences, has been named to the Dean’s List at Clemson University for the spring 2016 semester.

To be named to the Dean’s List, a student achieved a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale. `Martin Lee Ilderton of Winchester, who is majoring in History, has been named to the Dean’s List at Clemson University for the spring 2016 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student achieved a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale.

Jared A. Drown of Winchester has been named to the Dean’s List at Western New England University for Spring semester of 2016. Drown is working toward a degree in PrePharmacy. Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.

Jacob Karen of Winchester, a freshman at Randolph-Macon Academy, received an American Citizenship award on May 16, for his exemplary behavior and outstanding commuSee FREDERICK, 28

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Three more to follow in June, July and October. End of the day and end of the series High point winner. Food sales and vendors on-site!

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Haley Clingerman of Middletown, a seventh grade student at RandolphMacon Academy, has earned a spot on the President’s List for the fourth quarter of the 2015-16 school year.

Only students with a GPA of 4.0 of higher are named to the President’s List.

Wheaton College student Andrew Wade of Winchester, Virginia was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2016 semester. To earn Dean’s List honors at Wheaton, an undergraduate student must carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the 4.0 scale.

James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated during the May 6, 2016 commencement exercises: Heather Fasano of Winchester who graduated Cum Laude with a degree in communication sciences & disorders.

Emilee Ritter of Middletown who graduated Cum Laude with a degree in health sciences.

Bailey Cook of Winchester who graduated Cum Laude with a degree in social work.

Kaitlin Thurgood of Stephenson who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in communication studies.

Kittikun Kijbamrunglarp of Stephens City who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in quantitative finance.

Alexandra Maben of Winchester who graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in media arts and design.

Stephanie Roby of Clear Brook graduated with a degree in athletic training.

Marianna Maddalena of Clear Brook graduated with a degree in biology.

Brittany Culp of Winchester graduated with a degree in biology.

Miranda Moore of Clearbrook graduated with a degree in chemistry.

Roseann Hoover of Winchester graduated with a degree in communication sciences & disorders.

Amanda Pennypacker of Winchester graduated with a degree in communication studies.

Joseph Demski of Stephens City graduated with a degree in communication studies.

Kevin Watkins of Winchester graduated with a degree in computer information systems.

Shelby Spangler of Winchester graduated with a degree in computer information systems.

Kami Varner of Stephens City graduated with a degree in speech language pathology.

Garrett Hodgson of Winchester graduated with a degree in economics.

Christie Patton of Winchester graduated with a degree in education.

Emily Vaughters of Winchester graduated with a degree in education - 5th year format.

Rebekah Witt of Stephens City graduated with a degree in education - 5th year format.

Felipe Melivilu of Winchester graduated with a degree in Engineering - BS. Kendra Habron of Winchester graduated with a degree in English.

Kyle Grim of Stephens City graduated with a degree in English.

Katherine Seymour of Stephens City graduated with a degree in health sciences.

Christina Floyd of Winchester graduated with a degree in health sciences.

Shelby Teets of Winchester graduated with a degree in history.

Michael St Jacques of Winchester graduated with a degree in history.

Kirsten Bianco of Stephens City graduated with a degree in hospitality management.

Richard Rizzo of Winchester graduated with a degree in integrated science & technology.

Alexander Barnes of Stephenson graduated with a degree in integrated science & technology.

Sarah Knarzer of Clear Brook graduated with a degree in intelligence analysis.

Elizabeth Eppard of Winchester graduated with a degree in interdisciplinary liberal studies.

Andrew Marquez of Stephens City graduated with a degree in kinesiol-

ogy.

Richard Arellano of Winchester graduated with a degree in management.

Corrie Breshears of Stephenson graduated with a degree in marketing.

Sommer Green of Winchester graduated with a degree in media arts and design.

Christopher Lowdermilk of Winchester graduated with a degree in media arts and design.

Cody Yates of Winchester graduated with a degree in media arts and design.

Tyler Bailey of Winchester graduated with a degree in music.

Laura Chisam of Stephens City graduated with a degree in physician assistant studies.

Nancy Riggleman of Winchester graduated with a degree in political science.

Chad Schott of Winchester graduated with a degree in political science.

Derrick Narvaez of Winchester graduated with a degree in political science.

Carter Black of Winchester graduated with a degree in political science.

Casey Williamson of Winchester graduated with a degree in psychological sciences.

Kaitlyn Gulick of Clear Brook graduated with a degree in psychology.

Alexandra Hoxton of Winchester graduated with a degree in psychology.

Hannah Fost of Stephens City graduated with a degree in social work.

Anna Bridgeforth of Winchester graduated with a degree in speech pathology.

Eleanor Kent of Winchester graduated with a degree in sport & recreation management.

Travis Oyler of Winchester graduated with a degree in sport & recreation management.

Jasmine Mack of Winchester graduated with a degree in studio art.

Landon Dufrene of Winchester graduated with a degree in theatre and dance.

Brandon Senter of Winchester graduated with a degree in computer

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REC Linemen Showcase Their Skills at 14th Annual Gaff-n-Go Lineman’s Rodeo

Shenandoah University’s School of

Education & Human Development (SEHD) has launched a new center that will serve as a resource for public and nonprofit organizations. The Center for Leadership in the Public and Nonprofit Sectors supports the work of area organizations including local school systems, higher education institutions, nonprofit entities and public sector agencies.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for us to foster an ongoing dialogue with the region’s public and nonprofit organizations and to create opportunities for collaboration with and among these organizations,” said School of Education & Human Development Director Dennis Kellison, Ed.D. “It also helps us ensure our SEHD leadership programs are aligned with current and anticipated needs in these sectors.”

The center will serve organizations in the quad-state area extending from the northern Shenandoah Valley to south-central Pennsylvania along the Interstate 81 corridor.

“A central part of the mission of the School of Education and Human Development is to support our regional schools in fulfilling their respective missions,” said Dr. Kellison. “We’re always mindful to keep our programs energized and current with the needs of these schools. Efforts like this one are key to our success and to theirs as well, as the students our school serves are very often their teachers.

We all need to be at our best, and this center will help to achieve that goal.”

The center will also create professional development and mentoring opportunities across the board, as well as give Shenandoah University faculty and students a chance to conduct field-based research. Faculty and students can also provide assistance to organizations in the form of strategic planning, program evaluation, topic-specific research, and quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.

“We are very excited about the possibilities this center will provide to our students,” said Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies Lisa Pluska, Ed.D. “Professional development, mentoring, and research opportunities will help our students, schools, nonprofits, university, and our community to grow.

Dear Stewart:

for the trees. If you dig down a bit, the soil is nice and dark and full of nutrients.

Now, let’s take a look at the yard at your house. More than likely, the contractor that built your house scraped away all the original good soil and used backfill to smooth out your yard before the grass was planted. Each year you rake all the leaves that fall from your trees and take them away to the dump. This leaves nothing for the trees as far as protection from temperatures and drought as well as no natural nutrients.

Proper mulching does help this situation. A layer of mulch, like wood chips, pine bark mulch or hardwood mulch, spread to a depth of two to three inches is the correct way to do this. Mulch piled high against the trunk causes decay of the bark under the mulch and could very well cause the death of the tree

within a couple growing seasons. You want to spread the mulch bed out to at least the end of the branches which is called the dripline. No mulch should actually touch the trunk of the tree.

Once properly done, the mulch helps the soil retain moisture during drought season, protects the trunk from lawnmower damage, and over time, breaks down into nice dark soil that creates nutrients for the tree to use as it grows.

The next time you see these “ant hills” or “volcanos” please pass this information on to the people who own that tree. You could be saving them the expense of replacing that tree over the next couple years and promoting the health of the tree for years to come.

The Front Royal/Warren County Tree Steward program began in 1997 with volunteers dedicated to improving the health of trees by providing educational programs, tree planting and care demonstrations, and tree maintenance throughout the community. The group now consists of over 30 active members with several interns working toward becoming certified tree stewards from our annual “All About Trees Class”. Each month Stewart will answer a question from our readers. Please forward it to “Stewart” in care of: frwctreestewards@comcast.net and we may publish it in a future issue. Please visit our website at:

What are those giant ant hills growing up around many trees in town?

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I’ve seen them, too but they are not ant hills. They are piles of mulch put there by well-meaning people. Unfortunately, they are very damaging to the trees and need to come down and be spread out.

If you walk through the woods where I live, you do not see stuff piled around the trunks of trees. Instead, you see decaying leaves, twigs, and other organic matter spread over the ground. This is what protects the tree roots from temperature extremes and provides natural nourishment

Linemen from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) participated in the 14th Annual Gaff-n-Go Lineman’s Rodeo, held June 3-4 at Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Va. This event gets its name from the gaff - or metal spike - that linemen attach to their boots to assist in climbing wooden utility poles.

The Gaff-n-Go Rodeo features linemen competing in teams or as individuals, performing a variety of skills using bucket trucks and digger derricks or atop 40-foot utility poles.

Judges score the competitors on how quickly they can complete each task correctly and safely. REC’s employees competed against 150 other linemen from 14 electric utilities in six states.

During Friday’s Equipment Operator’s Rodeo, REC’s team of Jason Morris, James Setliff and Chad Foster finished third out of 14 teams.

Finishing in fourth place was the team of Thomas Bailey, Jason Morris and Mike Luck. All six linemen work from the Cooperative’s Bowling Green office.

On Saturday, REC’s William Wilfong achieved perfect scores in all five individual events to earn second place out of 47 linemen. Wilfong works from the Cooperative’s Blue Ridge office located north of Front Royal.

“We’re proud of our linemen,” said REC President & CEO Kent Farmer.

“These are incredibly dedicated men who often work in the worst possible weather conditions to maintain electric service for the Cooperative’s members. By training and preparing for the Gaff-n-Go Rodeo, we continue to develop valuable skills and teamwork among our employees.

The event is also an opportunity to strengthen relationships with neighboring utilities so we can better assist one another during major outages.”

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Friday, June 24 Forecast 79° | 63° 10am - 5pm Summer Used Book Sale. Bowman Library.

10:30am - 11am Dance Party!

Handley Library. Toddlers, Preschoolers, & their grown-ups are welcome to boogie down!

7pm - 10pm Front Porch Style Pickin' Party. Warren County Senior Center.

Saturday, June 25 Forecast 85° | 62° 10am - 5pm Summer Used Book Sale. Bowman Library.

10:30am - 12pm Community Health Forum. Handley Library.

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, and brand new electronic pull tab games. Find us on Facebook. (540) 636-7152. Must be

12 to play. No smoking.

Sunday, June 26 Forecast 86° | 64° 2pm - 6pm Bridal Fair. Wayside Inn, Middletown. Plan your whole wedding in one place. Starting with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails we move throughout the various rooms for bridal reception, wedding, wedding dinner, bachelor party, engagement party. We will have a fruit and cheese platter and also wedding cake and cupcakes. Then on to a bridal fashion show. Book your party within a month of registering at the show and get one night's FREE stay with a bottle of complimentary champagne with country breakfast. Plus 10%off rooms for overnight guests with country breakfast. Admission is $12.00 at the door or $10.00 in advance. (540) 869-1797.

Monday, June 27 11am - 11:30am Toddler Time.

Bowman Library. For children three

and under. A lively story time program of stories, songs, finger plays, flannel boards and movement.

4pm - 5pm Lego Club. Bowman Library. Calling all elementary and middle school Lego builders! Design and construction themes are different each week. Free! No registration required.

7pm - 8pm Council Meeting.

County of Warren Government Center.

Tuesday, June 28 10:30am - 11am Preschool Story Time. Clarke County Library. Hear great stories and fun with Mary!

Clarke For ages 3 and up.

12:30pm - 1pm Tourism Tuesdays.

95.3 - the River radio station. Hear the latest tourism-related news and events.

progressive pull tab, and brand new electronic pull tab games. Find us on Facebook. (540) 636-7152. Must be 12 to play. No smoking.

Friday, July 1 10:30am - 11am Dance Party!

Handley Library. Toddlers, Preschoolers, & their grown-ups are welcome to boogie down!

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

5:30pm - 8pm Game Night. Bowman Library. Get Your Game On! Gamers can rotate throughout the electronic, card and computer games. This program is intended for middle school and high school students. It is free with no registration

required.

Saturday, July 2 9am - 12pm. Newtown Farm Market. Trinity Lutheran church (across from Sheetz) in Stephens City. 4th of July Flower sale - stock up this weekend for your patriotic flowers - huge assortment. Also available: fresh local vegetables, baked goods, jams, eggs, craft items and more.

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, and brand new See CALENDAR, 30

Wednesday, June 29 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,

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Sunday, July 3 12pm - 1pm Tapestry Committee.

Benham Room. People working on Shenandoah Valley Tapestry Project.

Monday, July 4 Independence Day 11am - 11:30am Toddler Time.

Bowman Library. For children three and under. A lively story time program of stories, songs, finger plays, flannel boards and movement.

4pm - 5pm Lego Club. Bowman Library. Calling all elementary and middle school Lego builders! Design and construction themes are different each week. Free! No registration required.

5pm - 6pm UFAC Meeting. Front Royal Administration Building, 102

E Main Street, Front Royal. The Urban Forestry Advisory Commission (UFAC) meets tonight.

6pm - 7pm Teen Advisory Board.

Bowman Library. Open to Middle and High School students. Plan and present events, advise on library materials and on tween and teen library events, assist with other library events and activities.

7pm - 8pm Council Work Session.

Town Administration Building, 102 E. Main St. Tonight the Town Council will have a Work Session.

Tuesday, July 5 10:30am - 11am Preschool Story Time. Clarke County Library. For ages 3 and up.

2pm - 3pm Ambassador's Club.

Chamber Office.

Wednesday, July 6 8:30am - 9:30am Small Business Committee. Chamber Office.

6:30pm - 7:30pm Tour. Handley Library. Staff members and volunteers will give tours of Handley Library, 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, and brand new electronic pull tab games. Find us on Facebook. (540) 636-7152. Must be 12 to play. No smoking.

Thu Jul 7, 2016 9am - 10am Tourism Committee.

Chamber Office.

June 27, 2016

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The Oak Club • On July 14, 1881, Sheriff Pat Garrett shoots Henry McCarty, known as Billy the Kid, to death at the Maxwell Ranch in New Mexico. Garrett had been tracking the Kid for three months after the gunslinger escaped from prison only days before his scheduled execution.

• On July 15, 1903, the newly formed Ford Motor Company takes its first order: an $850 two-cylinder Model A automobile with a backseat.

The car was delivered a week later.

The Model A could accommodate two people side-by-side on a bench; it had no top, and was painted red.

• On July 12, 1933, the first threewheeled, multi-directional Dymaxion car designed by Buckminster Fuller is manufactured in Connecticut. It had a steel chassis and a body made of ash wood, covered with an aluminum skin and topped with a painted canvas roof.

• On July 11, 1945, the Soviet Union promises to hand over power to British and U.S. forces in West Berlin.

Although the division of Berlin into zones of occupation was seen as temporary, the dividing lines quickly became permanent.

• On July 13, 1955, nightclub owner Ruth Ellis is convicted of murdering her boyfriend, playboy race-car driver David Blakely. Ellis was later executed by hanging, becoming the last woman in Great Britain to be put to death.

• On July 17, 1967, Jimi Hendrix drops out as the opening act for teenybopper sensations The Monkees. The booking of psychedelic rock god with the made-for-television Monkees was the brainchild of Hendrix’s manager, Mike Jeffery.

• On July 16, 1995, Amazon officially opens for business as an online bookseller. Within a month, the fledgling retailer had shipped books to all 50 states and 45 countries. Amazon eventually morphed into an e-commerce colossus, selling everything from groceries and furniture to live ladybugs. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Early July, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 31 Fri Jul 8, 2016 10:30am - 11am Dance Party!

Handley Library. Toddlers, Preschoolers, & their grown-ups are welcome to boogie down!

under 18. Includes a barbecue lunch with all the fixins and $5 Blandy rider fee. Lunch will be served from 11am-1pm. “Gate” prize drawing and raffles too! Your support will help BRCTH care for our therapy horses and ponies, and also provide scholarships for special needs students.

4pm - 9pm Yard party and auction.

Relief United Methodist Church, 5275 Middle Road, Winchester, Country Ham or BBQ Chicken Din-

Sat Jul 9, 2016 9am – 1pm Ride for a Cause.

Blandy Experimental Farm, Boyce.

Ride as you please on 7.5 miles of beautifully maintained, scenic trails through the State Arboretum of Virginia. $50 for adults, $35 for those

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ners from 4-6 and an Auction starting at 6:30 PM. Carry Outs will be available. Rain or shine.

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, and brand new electronic pull tab games. Find us on Facebook. (540) 636-7152. Must be 12 to play. No smoking.

Humane Society of Warren County

540-635-4734

Monday thru Sunday 10 am to 4 pm - Closed Wednesday • 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA • 540-635-4734 • humanesocietywc@gmail.com

Is your Dad man enough? This Father’s Day, bring home a pet!

Adoption Fees only $10 for the month of June on all cats and dogs. There are so many wonderful pets waiting for you so stop by and visit today.

Maggie is a 6 year old spayed female English Mastiff.

Maggie is a laid back and super lov‑ able giant that just wants to always be with the person she loves. She is a bit shy at first, but once she gets to know you she will fall in love forever!

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Gertie: 1 year old fe‑ male Pit mix. Gertie is a very sweet and laid back girl. She loves to be outside, and really enjoys playing fetch and jumping into the water after her favorite ball! She is house trained and knows some basic commands.

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Lelani is a 9 year old female Pit mix. Lelani may be an older girl, but she still has lots of energy for playtime and plenty of love to give to her new forev‑ er family. She is house trained and knows basic commands!

Stop by the shelter to visit with her today!

Lelani’s ad sponsored by:

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Tonto: 1 year old male Pit mix. Tonto is a fun loving guy, and his favorite thing to do is get outside to wrestle around with his doggy friends! He is house trained, and did well with children in his previous home.

Tonto’s ad sponsored by:

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Serving the area for 20 years!

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

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