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Cameras at Main Street’s Gazebo to go back up The final vote was 4-2, Hrbek and Egger voted against after a failed attempt to derail the issue
Councilwoman Bébhinn Egger uses amendments in an attempt to stall or delay the vote on the cameras at the Gazebo area on Main Street.
Councilman Bret Hrbek teams up with Councilwoman Bébhinn Egger in an effort to shut down the vote on the cameras at the Main Street Gazebo.
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els. A man exposed himself not once but twice on the same weekend at the Gazebo area. Almost immediately there began a demand for action to reinstate the cameras and this time the outcry would not let up. Finally, a public hearing was called for and allowed and for the first time citizens and business owners had the chance to speak for or against the cameras on the record during it. Front Royal history was made, proving that sometimes when the public demands, the public receives.
Seldom does anything go according to plan on the Front Royal Town Council. After just passing my oneyear anniversary as a reporter for the Warren and Frederick County Report, I was witness to history being made here. A vote taken in December of 2015 by the council was overturned by the same council-minus former Councilman Daryl Funk-just a scant seven
months after passing. The December vote to remove the cameras was championed by then freshman councilwoman Bébhinn Egger. Her reasons for wanting the cameras removed were based upon her interpretation of citizens’ liberty rights. After months of hearing many citizens and business owners rise to speak out against the removal of the cameras, the council stayed neutral. Then something happened that caused the outcry to rise to new lev-
Once again the town square of Front Royal, the heart of our town, will be under surveillance. The Town Council voted 4-2 to adopt a new security policy to put up new cameras. Along with that, they passed a resolution concerned with monitoring and maintaining them. The vote came down to Councilmen John Connolly, Eugene Tewalt, Jacob Meza and Vice Mayor Hollis Tharpe voting in favor and Councilman Bret Hrbek and Councilwoman Bébhinn Egger voting against the
measure. However, the win did not come easy for the victors. Right out of the gate, Egger began an attempt to dismantle the motion and resolution by using one amendment after another. Councilman Bret Hrbek acted as her “tag team” partner and threw his amendments into the mix as well. The colleagues glanced at each other to make sure the wording to each amendment was correct. In my opinion, it was one of the most beautiful displays of choreographed political dancing I have ever seen in local politics. Councilman John Connolly made the initial motion to put the cameras back up along with the motion to pass a set of regulations for the operation and maintenance of the cameras. Vice Mayor Hollis Tharpe quickly seconded the motion and it was out of the gate and racing towards the finish line. It wouldn’t be long before the first of many road blocks would be thrown up in the path of the motion. Egger submitted her first of many amendments to the original motion, moving to take out the resolution See CAMERAS, 4
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maintenance of the cameras. Hrbek then said he would not go along with the vote. Mayor Timothy Darr insisted as a point of order that the motion to amend had to have second and called again for a second. The motion died due to no second. It went back to the original motion. Next Hrbek requested a motion to postpone everything until the next meeting. Councilman Jacob Meza said he would be comfortable voting for postponement of the entire motion
in order to get comfortable with the resolution attached to the motion. Connolly spoke against the motion to postpone, and referred to the high number of citizens who had come to the meetings demanding action on the cameras at the gazebo. “I think having the public hearing the way we did was a fairly disingenuous way to go about our business. We keep touting this on our agenda and pulling it back and adding it to our agenda and pulling it back. I’ve looked into this extensively. I’ve look at both sides of this issue. I am ready
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to vote on this. I don’t have enough say to make council vote on this tonight but I just don’t see any good reason to pull this back at this point,” Connolly said. Hrbek stated he was ready to vote no on the issue at the meeting as well. He expressed concerns about installing the cameras without a policy in place and wanted a chance to vet the proposed policy more. Egger mirrored Hrbek’s statement, saying she was ready to vote on the camera issue as well and like Hrbek’s vote it too would be no. She said the resolution attached to the motion was a little out of order for the
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Mayor Timothy Darr used his vote to break two ties on the issue of reinstalling the cameras at the Main Street Gazebo. The mayor broke the tie by voting against the measure. The back and forth continued with Hrbek and Egger firing one amendment after another at their fellow council members and causing Vice Mayor Tharpe to ask if it could be discussed in a work session. Egger replied that it was her intent, but council refused to second her amendment so she was forced to use the open council measure. After presenting all her amendments to the council, all failed except for one. That amendment placed the
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Cool places to escape as heat waves roll in Warren County and neighboring areas offer havens for hot residents
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Late July, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 7 wanting to do such things with us. We also saw “The Interpreter” with Nicole Kidman and Sean Penn, a who-dunnit thriller that takes place at the United Nations. 2. Head to Samuels Public Library and make yourself useful doing research with books or on any of their computers hooked up to the Internet. It’s free. All it takes is a library card. You can hang out there, read magazines, pore through books, check your e-mail, etc., and it doesn’t cost a thing. Ironically, I went there on Monday to work on this story and was informed that the air conditioning was down. It was closed that evening. The next day, though, it was fine and offered cool relief. 3. Visit Royal Cinema or the Alamo
in Stephens City. Royal Cinema is close by on Main Street in Front Royal. The Alamo offers large seats with a menu of food, drinks, beer, wine and mixed drinks delivered to the counter in front of your seats. “Just give us tickets for whatever’s playing next,” I told the window clerk. So we wound up seeing Tarzan, a great movie with beautiful scenery of the Congo in Africa, but it was upsetting how the wellspoken bad guys massacred the gorillas. After that the air outside was still unbearably hot, so we went back in and saw “The Secret Life of Pets,” a hilarious 3-D cartoon. We looked around and surmised we were the only adults there without children. But still, we were laughing hysterically along with the little kids next
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Not too soon to think about Halloween and dog costumes “All Dogs Matter” organization will host the first ever Howl-o-ween “Doggie” Costume Contest to benefit pets in need of shelter
Lady Jane needed help. She was a mostly outside dog and her shelter was under a camper shell. Her situation was noticed by a neighbor and she was referred to Carol Vorous who secured a new doghouse, kennel and canopy for her.
Lady Jane relaxes in her dog house in the shade of a protecting canopy and now runs freely in her yard, without the need of restraints. By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report Unbelievably, and inevitably, with the start of school, store aisles will
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Late July, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 9 are mostly outside. People can refer a dog to her anonymously, and then she asks the owners if they need help to improve their pets’ living conditions. She said they’ve always given their permission. Carol offered some background information on who she is. She has worked at one of the local elementary schools in the library for the last 24 years, and her husband is a Captain with the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office. For the last two years she’s been doing community outreach with “All Dogs Matter”. In the beginning, it was called “Doggy Day of Caring”. She has three rescue dogs; Two pit bull mixes and a Schnauzer. The Schnauzer was saved from a puppy mill. She also helps at the humane society, donating dog
food. “I love all dogs and wish I could have more,” she said, with a laugh. “Since 2014, when it was called “Doggy Day of Caring”, my thought was to pattern it after the United Way’s Day of Caring. But what was a one-day event in the beginning, has turned into something we try and do year round,” she explained. On her Facebook page she has a lot of valuable information for people who want to help dogs in other ways. There are notices of missing and lost dogs, and one photo shows a chained dog with the words, “A chained dog is a lost soul”. There are tips to make dogs comfortable like how to keep them from getting upset by the sound of firecrackers and advice about dogs with special medical
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St. Luke Community Clinic has a new executive director Vicki Davies RN, BSN replaced Glenn Burdick on July 11, brings a wealth of experience
Vicki Davies, RN BSN, is the new executive director of St. Luke Community Clinic as of July 11. She brings 22 years of experience in the medical field as well as a compassionate vision for folks in need of health care. By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report St. Luke Community Clinic celebrates its 20th year serving Front Royal and Warren County’s healthinsurance-challenged population, and as of July 11, has a new executive director. Glenn Burdick, EdD RN, the clinic’s most recent executive director is stepping down and the organization is now being led by Vicki Davies, RN BSN. “Community service has always been a passion for me, and when I found out there was a job opening here, I applied. I’m happy I’m here, it’s a new journey for me,” she said with a big smile. Her compassion for underserved people is evident in the list of ways she has been involved in helping. Her community work includes volunteering at the Watts program (Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter) for homeless people in Winchester, and volunteers at a free
medical clinic there, builds homes for people with Habitat for Humanity, goes to Wise, West Virginia with a Remote Area Medical group on mission trips for four days at a time. She was already planning her next trip scheduled for the upcoming weekend after one week in her new job. “We’re like a M.A.S.H. unit, all the health workers get together and help the community, like with coal miners who have lost their jobs,” she said. Davies moved to Stephens City in 1992 from Tennessee. Since then, she has worked at the Winchester Medical Center, Warren Memorial and two years with the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. She’s been a Charge Nurse, a Floor nurse and an educational nurse and worked in a “float pool”. “The float pool is a unique entity of the hospital,” she said, “requiring nurses to work wherever there is a shortage of nurses, so they never know which department they’ll be in from one day to another.”
St. Luke Community Clinic is located at 316 North Royal Avenue in Front Royal. During the years she commuted to UVA, she stayed over there for three days out of the week until the tragedy of 9-11. At that point, she decided to work nearer to her home to spend time with her family. “I decided that life’s too short,” she said, but added that she had enjoyed her time there, learned a lot, and called it ‘a good experience’. She has an adult daughter and four grandchildren. She’s very proud of her daughter, who she said, teaches Braille in Frederick, Maryland. “It’s a unique and limited talent that people don’t have these days,” she said proudly.
She has more plans for the future with community outreach. She wants to set up a booth at the Cardinals (baseball) games, and at community activities, events and festivals, to take people’s blood pressure, offer information and contribute to the well-being of the county residents. “There are so many opportunities to set up booths to take blood pressure—not to advise or judge, just to be a resource. I’m thrilled to be a part of it. Even though I live in Stephens City, it’s still good to be a part of it,” she said. She would also like to offer classes
at the clinic which will be available to anyone, not just St. Luke patients. Some of the classes she has in mind would cover how to have healthier lifestyles, and educate on smoking, diabetes and hypertension. She would like to teach people how to read food labels and make healthy food choices. “We’re here to serve,” she said. “I’m working at getting out in to the community because lots of people don’t know we’re here. People who are uninsured, under 65 and below 200 percent poverty level are eligible. As long as they meet the requirements, we will see them and help out’” she said. She said she’ll still be available to work as a staff nurse if there’s a shortage of nurses, for example if someone calls in sick or can’t come in because of weather. She plans to wear all hats besides the director’s. “I’ll learn a little bit of every job and still make sure the patients get taken care of. I’ll be cross-training Ben to learn my job too,” she said. Volunteer Coordinator Ben Glenn was positive about working with Davies. “Primarily Vicki brings the ideal blend of experience and temperament to carry this position. It’s a rare combination of qualities in one person. While medical qualifications are
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Late July, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 11 invaluable, compassion for others is equally as invaluable,” he said. He and Davies are busily organizing and looking forward to St. Luke’s annual benefit Dinner and Auction fundraiser to be held on September 24 at the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. This will celebrate the 20th anniversary of St. Luke’s presence in Front Royal and Warren County. The clinic was the vision of Dr. Furadoon Irani who saw the need for decent health care for uninsured, low-income residents in the county. He wrote a letter in 1995 to his pastor the Rev. Dr. C. Thomas Rhyne at the Front Royal Presbyterian Church outlining the need for a free clinic and asking what the two of them could do about it. They formed a committee and worked for a year before incorporating the clinic. The original board of directors and the clinic were incorporated on June 26, 1996, and St. Luke became and a 501c 3 non-profit organization, and it still is. It opened in the fall of 1996, in Marlow Heights Baptist Church with 10 patients. Initially the clinic was an all-volunteer program with no paid staff. Its doors were open one evening a month, and donations were the only source of revenue.
It has, after several moves, become established in a gracious home shared with several other agencies at 316 North Royal Avenue. In May this year, 191 patients were served. Right now they have the limited services of both a psychiatric and nurse practitioner; three staff nurses and a volunteer service coordinator Ben Glenn, who works with community outreach. “ The dentist is only here for a limited time each month, but the dental section of the clinic is slowly building up. Clients have to be an existing patient here, but they have the opportunity to become one. “If we can’t help, for example, maybe they make too much money, then we’ll help find them resources, or help with other dental problems. We’ll call local dentists and see if they will help,” she said. Recently they found a dentist who agreed to help someone with a unique need. Several physicians, and physician’s assistants are available from Monday to Thursdays-the four days a week they are open. Health care providers and the hospital in the community offer services such as free basic lab work, x-rays and specialty care. Volunteers are still a vital ingredi-
ent to St. Luke’s operation. “We won’t turn any volunteer away, whether a physician or volunteer worker, and will take all the help we can get,” Davies said. And donations continue to be a major source of operating funds. The clinic is a free clinic providing chronic and acute care to Warren County residents, and the clinic’s schedule is: Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed from noon to 1:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday covers chronic care which is by appointment only. On Tuesdays, there’s a walk-in clinic for established patients. Thursday evening is still reserved for the walk-in clinic from 5:00 6:30 p.m. for new patient registration. All new patients must be seen for the first time at this Thursday night walk-in clinic. New patients must bring the following documentation so that they may be screened for eligibility and registered with the clinic: Proof of residency Photo identification Proof of income Previous year’s tax return if one was filed Since January 1, 2015, small administrative fees are charged by the
New Executive Director Vicki Davies and Volunteer Coordinator Ben Glenn look forward to a successful team effort in working for St. Luke Community Clinic’s clients. clinic as follows: $5.00 for initial eligibility screening and for each rescreening every 6 months. $5.00 before each visit with a nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or physician. $3.00 when patient receives medications from the clinic. No individual will be discriminated against because of their race, ethnic group, religion, gender, or sexual preference. On the St. Luke webpage, it states
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INDICTMENTS 2016 June Indictments-July Term William Edward Jenkins The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about March 23, 2016, in the County of Warren, William Edward Jenkins, 36, of 514 E. Main St. #4, Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and fe-loniously possess, with the intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin, this be-ing a second or subsequent offense, and said prior conviction occurring prior to the date alleged in this indictment.
with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Courtney Lee Wells did unlawfully and fe-loniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Oxycodone and Acetaminophen(Percocet) COUNT TWO: did unlaw-fully possess controlled paraphernalia for the illegal administration of con-trolled substances. Date of the offenses was on or about September 16, 2015.
Michael Lee Randolph The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Michael Lee Randolph, 50, of 7645 Croce Ct. #21, Manassas, VA 20109, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Courtney Lee Wells did unlawfully and fe-loniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, towit: Phencyclidine. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully drive or operate a mo-
Marie Fewell a/k/a Dawn M. Berry The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about March 18, 2016, in the County of Warren, Marie Fewell a/k/a Dawn M. Berry, 48, of 231 Church St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and fe-loniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen (Vicodin).
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Karl Morgan Vanreuth The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about January 29, 2016, in the County of Warren, Karl Morgan Vanreuth, 37, of 336 Surrey Club Ln., Stephens City, VA 22655, did unlawfully and fe-loniously possess with the intent to dis-tribute more than one-half ounce but not more than five pounds of marijuana.
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Late July, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 13 Terry Lee Pittman The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Terry Lee Pittman, 49, of 224 Washington Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts: COUNTS ONE and TWO: In the County of Warren, Terry Lee Pittman did unlawfully and feloniously obtain by false pretense money with a value of more than $200.00 from Bonnie Sullivan, with the intent to defraud. Dates of the offenses were on or about February 5 through March 25, 2016. Daniel Eric Hughes The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about November 18, 2015, in the County of Warren, Daniel Eric Hughes, 38, of 224 Washington Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, did feloniously and unlawfully obtain by false pretense or token, from any person, with intent to defraud, money or other property which may be the subject of larceny, having a value of $200.00, or more. Ashley Michelle Hartley The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Ashley Michelle Hartley, age and address unavailable, with two counts. COUNT ONE: Ashley Michelle Hartley did
unlawfully and feloniously, take or obtain a credit card number 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, obtain cash or property with a value of $200.00 or more through the use of the credit card or credit card number by representing without the cardholder’s consent, that she is the cardholder. Date of the offenses was on or about May 10, 2014. Sherry Lynn Sloane-Ross The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about December 6, 2015, in the County of Warren, Sherry Lynn Sloane-Ross, 34, of 518 N. Kent St., Winchester, VA 22601, did feloniously and unlawfully take, obtain by false pretense or token, currency or property with a value of less than $200.00 or more belonging to Walmart, this being a third or subsequent offense, the defendant having been convicted twice in the Commonwealth of Virginia or in any other jurisdiction for any offense of larceny or of any offense deemed or punishable as larceny. Justin Lee Freeze The Warren County Va. Circuit
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No decision from Supervisors on Sanitary District Lake Front Royal subdivision dissolution action delayed until survey performed By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report At the Warren County Board of Supervisors work session on May 17, members received a request to abolish the Lake Front Royal Sanitary District, At the end of the work session, the board agreed to have a public hearing on July 19 to discuss joining the petition to abolish it. The Virginia Code states that any sanitary district created may be abolished upon the petition of the governing body and no less than 50 qualified voters living within such district. The notice of a hearing will be in a newspaper of general circulation within the county once a week for three consecutive weeks and the circuit court holds a hearing at least 10 days after completion of the publication notice. At the hearing, any interested party may appear and be heard on any matters pertaining to abolishing the sanitary district. Residents of the subdivision located on U.S. 522 south of Front Royal, which is now a sanitary district, came out in force at the July 19th meeting held in the Warren County Government Center to attend a public hearing that would decide the fate of the sanitary district. Battle lines were drawn between those who supported the idea of a sanitary district and those who opposed the sanitary district and wanted to remain a selfgoverning body. Both sides were prepared to make their cases to the board at the meeting. A total of 31 residents of Lake Front Royal spoke at the public hearing which lasted over two hours. Just prior to the public hearing, County Administrator Doug Stanley presented the public and board with a 10-minute power point presentation on just what a sanitary district is and outlined some of the pros and cons of having a sanitary district. Stanley also gave a presentation on
and the recent data on the due/tax collection rates and what has been spent on each of the sanitary districts in the county. Stanley also stressed that sanitary districts could be used to govern more than the upkeep and maintenance of the roads within the district. Some sanitary districts have pools and recreational facilities like High Knob does and some govern items like sidewalks, curbs and guttering, and street lights. However, he stressed, with the exception of High Knob, most of the sanitary districts only concentrate on the upkeep and maintenance of the roads and in the case of Shenandoah Shores, a water program. Speakers in support of the sanitary districts spoke about the need for more transparency in the way that the dues were collected and managed, claiming that having the
county-or another set of eyes-would result in more oversight and would in turn see a better collection rate. The supporters also maintained that if the subdivision was governed by a sanitary district it would increase the rate at which funds could be raised and that would speed up the process of making funds available for road repairs. This would allow for repairing or replacing the aging bridge at the entrance to Lake Front Royal. They also expressed concerns about intimidation and threats from residents within Lake Front Royal. Residents speaking against the sanitary district brought a long list of issues against the sanitary district. The majority of the speakers complained about what they called “the underhanded and secret way” that the proponents went about getting the sanitary district put in place.
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Opponents also expressed concerns that many of the residents in the district are on a fixed income and pay by a prearranged payment plan and would no longer have that option available to them if they remained a sanitary district. Supporters of the district maintained that information about the petition to create the sanitary district had been made widely available to the neighborhood by posting on the community bulletin boards and utilizing e-mail and other forms of electronic means and social media.
At the same time, opponents maintained their claims that the information was strategically passed along to supporters of the petition to create the district. Once the hearing was complete, Vice Chairman Archie Fox of the Fork District made the motion to postpone action on the requested petition, saying that he and the rest of the board should take more time to look into the matter. Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter agreed with Fox and said, “I think there’s a lot of information.
Personally, I’d like to get this resolved.” The Chair of the Board and South River Supervisor Linda Glavis whose district happens to include the Lake Front Royal Subdivision, stated that the postponement of action and even sending out a survey to the residents would help the board as it makes its decision on the request. Carter mentioned the fact that the county had already conducted a similar survey for residents in Shenandoah Farms, and commented that they only got a 17 percent response to it from the Shenandoah District. The vote to postpone and send out a survey to residents of the Lake Front Royal Sanitary District passed on a 5-0 vote. The board will postpone action on the matter until the August 16 meeting, which will allow the county staff time to send out and survey the property owners about their position on the future of the sanitary district. A “Sanitary District” (as defined on www.warrencountyva.net) is a
special taxing district allowed by the Code of Virginia. The governing body of a Sanitary District has the following powers and duties: To construct, maintain and operate water supply, sewerage, garbage removal and disposal, heat, light, fire-fighting equipment, power, gas, streets, parking lots, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, community buildings, community centers and other recreational facilities for the use and benefit of the public in such sanitary districts. To acquire by gift, condemnation, purchase, lease, or otherwise, and to maintain and operate such systems. levy and collect an annual tax upon all property in such sanitary district. The power to abate nuisances within the district. For more details on the positive and negatives of creating a sanitary district, visit www.warrencountyva.net. Carol Ballard contributed to this report. – tim@areaguides.com
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Supervisors approve long-term plans for Christendom College Officials have vision for new chapel, and expansion of facilities on the private school campus By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report Christendom College representatives unveiled their proposed long term development plan through the year 2050 during a public hearing at the July 19 Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting. Christendom College is growing and adding new facilities to their continually expanding campus. In the works is a new women’s dormitory, which is currently under construction. Further plans for the campus include building a new and larger chapel and turning the current chapel into a student center. Planners have also put an aquatics center, senior living center, book store, coffee shop and more administrative buildings on the list of additions. There will be more athletic fields as well as a performing arts center. Christendom College, located at 134 Christendom Drive, was issued a conditional use permit on July 19, 1994 for a private school. The college has recently purchased additional land to enable them to construct the new chapel and add more parking areas, and have purchased several other properties in recent years that they envision adding to their conditional use permit.
Michael Foekler, Vice President of Operations and Planning, was present at the meeting and spoke briefly at the beginning of the public hearing, primarily to introduce himself and lay out the reason for the properties being added to the conditional use permits. Also in attendance was Dr. Robert Rice, a longtime friend and professor of the college who also spoke briefly during the public hearing in favor of adding the properties to the conditional use permit. The Board of Supervisors passed the request with a 5-0 vote. Also at the meeting an extensive consent agenda was passed by the board, including: Approval of the rate of pay for the Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney. A contract with Pond Law Group for collections of certain delinquent real estate tax accounts. A contract with Taxing Authority Consulting Services (TACS) for the collection of certain delinquent real estate tax accounts. Contract between Warren County and Sands Anderson for outside legal counsel. The acceptance of grant funding from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services School Resource Officer Grant Program.
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Parks and Recreational Commission By-Law Revisions Amendment for purposes of establishing a meeting schedule. Authorization of payment for coyote killing and bounties for coyotes in the amount of $50. Appointment of Pam McInnis to the Lord Fairfax Community College Board to fill an unexpired four-year term ending in June 30, 2019. Along with the two other public hearings, one on the Sanitary District of Lake Front Royal (see article in this issue) and the Conditional Use permit for Christendom College, the board held and ruled on one other public hearing. The hearing was to amend and re-ordain a section 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. There were no speakers signed up to speak at the public hearing and the amendment passed on a 5-0 vote. Another item voted on at the meeting was a modification request to the festival permit for the Appaloosa Music Festival at Skyline Ranch Resort. The request was to add 900 additional temporary tent campsites. At their meeting on December 8, 2015, the board approved a festival permit for the Appaloosa Music Festival to be held on September 3 and 4, 2016 at Skyline Ranch Resort. The festival is expected to host 30-35 bands on a total of four stages, with music amplifiers and a public address system. Approximately 3,000 to 4,000 people are expected to attend the festival per day. The organizers of the event are requesting to have 900 temporary tent campsites on the site for festival attendees to camp throughout the weekend. This is a modification to their initial request. Front Royal Resident and Event Coordinator of the festival, Jim Clark, was on hand to answer any questions regarding the additional camp sites and other
questions regarding the festival site. No other speakers signed up to speak at the hearing. North River Supervisor Dan Murray took time during the discussion period to commend the organizers of the festival for the professional job they did last year with the planning and implementation of the festival and said he looked forward to seeing the festival happen again this year. The request for the additional 900 campsites passed on a 5-0 vote. County Administrator Doug Stanley gave his report on the progress of several projects taking place throughout the county. The report included these items: Notification of an open house at Warren County’s Health and Human Services complex to mark the completion of the complex, to be held on Thursday, August 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The second middle school project is approximately 40 percent complete, and 100 percent of the building footers have been poured.
The Skyline Soccerplex number eight field has been completed and underground irrigation installed. It is expected that the field will be in playing condition by the fall of 2016. The County is currently seeking bids to complete paving of the new access road and remaining trail sections. Ressie Jeffries Elementary School refurbishment is underway and bids for the addition, roof replacement and parking lot projects have been received. The School Board Building Committee will meet on July 20th to discuss the project and send recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and school board. Lantz Construction of Winchester is approximately 90 percent finished with the renovation of the former jail to court holding cells. The project is expected to be completed by July 31, 2016. When there was no further business, Chairperson Linda Glavis adjourned the meeting. – tim@areaguides.com
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The investigation into an assault at a Prince William County Interstate 66 Rest Area Wednesday, July 13, 2016 has led Virginia State Police to an individual who died in Warren County later that same morning. At 6:22 a.m., Wednesday (July 13, 2016), Virginia State Police responded to a call for a medical emergency at the Interstate 66 westbound Rest Area in Prince William County. Upon arrival, troopers discovered one of the custodians who worked at the Rest Area, a 60-year-old Woodbridge, Va., man, had been stabbed multiple times. The man was transported by ambulance to Inova Fairfax Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. At 8:27 a.m., Virginia State Police responded to a railroad crossing at Payne Lane off of Stonewall Jackson Highway in Warren County’s Bentonville community. A male subject had stepped in front of an oncoming train. The train was unable to stop in time and Khalif R. Privott, 21, of Manassas, Va., died at the scene. Privott’s abandoned vehicle was recovered at the scene. Through the course of the investigation and evidence collected at the scene in Warren County, Virginia State Police special agents have identified Privott as the subject responsible for the attack at the I-66 Rest Area. The investigation into the attack and suicide remain ongoing by the
Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Fairfax Field Office and Virginia State Police Area 13 Office in Winchester. Warren County Fire and Rescue announces 2016 Citizens Fire Academy
Ever wonder how heavy fire-fighting gear really is? Or how a fire truck really works? How much does it cost to train an Emergency Medical Technician? How many emergencies does my local fire station respond to each year? Now is your chance to answer all those questions and plenty more by attending the Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue Services the 2016 Citizens Fire. This program starts on August 09, 2016. This one day a week program will meet each Tuesday Evening at 6:00pm thru 9:00pm for seven continuous weeks. “Citizens typically call upon us at their worst moment, that’s our general exposure to the community. Why not give them a look at their local fire and rescue department in a non-emergency setting and show the amount of time, dedication and hard work that the men and women of their community fire stations place into local emergency services?” stated Chief Richard E. Mabie. Academy participants will receive an insider’s view of the Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue Services. Each night, Academy participants will learn about a different aspect of the Fire and Rescue Department ranging from emergency
Late July, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 17 medical services and fire suppression to becoming a trained volunteer or career firefighter. Each participant will gain an understanding on the requirements in becoming an emergency responder in our community, receive hands on experience in emergency operations and receive valuable fire and life safety information to protect their family and home. “This is not a rigorous firefighter course or a complicated EMT Course, this is just an in depth look at our local emergency services delivery system and an opportunity for citizens to learn more about us” stated Chief Mabie. This program is free for all participants and is designed for citizens and employees of Front Royal/Warren County over the age of 18. Anyone interested in attending this program can obtain and application for enrollment by contacting the Department of Fire and Rescue Services at 540636-3830 or visit the County of Warren website at www.warrencountyva. net Crochet Group Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and learn how to crochet or share your talents. The group will meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 10 A.M. All ability levels welcome. Tree Pruning Samuels Public Library invites you to join the Front Royal Warren County Tree Stewards led by ISA Certified Arborist, Vincent Resch to learn techniques on pruning ornamental and young trees to achieve good basic tree structure on Saturday, August 6th at 8:30 A.M. Group will meet at the front of the library. End of Summer Fiesta Samuels Public Library invites you join us for an end of summer bash! Come out to enjoy food, music and
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to join us for a free lunch time concert! Bring your lunch, tell a friend and enjoy the performance from Annie & Mac. Come out to hear some Old Time music on Friday, August 19th at 12:30 pm. August Youth Services Department Events at Samuels Library Tuesday, August 2 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 as we have Fun with Friends! Siblings welcome. 3:30 Big Kids Story time for ages 6 and up. There are so many places to go! Our STEM story time, Transportation, will help us get there. Wednesday, August 3 10:15 Toddler Story time. “Hola. Bienvenido a la hora del cuento,” means, “Hello. Welcome to story time.” This week our stories will be in Spanish and English! Siblings welcome. 11:00 Preschool Story time. “Hola. Bienvenido a la hora del cuento,” means “Hello. Welcome to story time.” This week our stories will be in Spanish and English! Siblings welcome. Thursday, August 4 10:15 Toddler Story time. “Hola. Bienvenido a la hora del cuento,” means “Hello. Welcome to story time.” This week our stories will be in Spanish and English! Siblings welcome. 11:00 Preschool Story time. “Hola. Bienvenido a la hora del cuento,” means “Hello. Welcome to story time.” This week our stories will be in Spanish and English! Siblings welcome. See WARREN, 18
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Nibblins, the culinary arts and Honor your favorite pet by en- gourmet retail shop of the Northern tering them in the HSWC Pin Shenandoah Valley is hosting the Up Paws Calendar Contest! Shenandoah Valley Cake Festival on Do you have a great photo of your August 12th, 13th, and 14th. World furry feline or precious pooch? Don’t renowned wedding cake decorator, miss this chance to enter your pet award winning sugar artist, and Food for a chance to be a Pin Up Paws Network star, Kerry Vincent also Model in the 2017 Humane Society known as “Queen of Cakes” will be of Warren County Calendar. The the judge. 12 month calendar will feature an Food Network Challenge judge, entire year of the most adored pets host of Save My Bakery and master in Warren County and beyond. En- sugar artist, Kerry Vincent, was intry deadline is August 15, 2016. ducted into the International Cake For more information or if you Exploration Societé Hall of Fame in would like an entry form, contact Lea 2004, and then the Dessert ProfesFrazier, petphoto@humanesociety- sional Hall of Fame in 2010. Vinwarrencounty.org or (540) 635-4734 cent is co-founder of the Oklahoma ext. 225. State Sugar Art Show and founder of the Grand National Wedding Cake Goodlatte Staff to Hold Open Competition. A skilled designer, VinDoor Meetings cent has invented unique techniques in sugar craft, which include the Vin A member of Congressman Bob cent Marquetry, and movement in Goodlatte’s staff will hold open stenciled or painted sugar flounces door community office hours every and skirting. Vincent is also a sucWednesday in Front Royal. A staff cessful author, freelance writer, inmember will be available to meet ternational presenter and weddingwith individuals in Warren County cake-style advisor and designer. to discuss any problems they might Theme for this year’s festival is “Inhave with the federal government ternational-Countries of the World.” and hear their views on current is- On August 12th, Nibblins will be sues before Congress. holding an introduction to cake Warren County Open Door Meet- decorating class at the store. Beth ing from 10 am – noon at Samuels Smelser, retired City of Winchester Public Library, 330 E. Criser Rd., Public Schools Family and Consumer Front Royal, VA Sciences teacher will be leading this Upcoming Dates (Every Wednes- introduction class for individuals inday): terested in learning the basics. July 27, 2016 On Saturday, August 13th, Nibblins August 3, 2016 will be holding an open house featuring several vendors and holding three Ice Cream Social classes in the kitchen-classroom. 9 am: Introduction to Cake Pops Bethel United Methodist Church taught by Becky McGraw of Beckain Front Royal will be hosting their boo’s Cakes 25th Annual Gospel Sing and Ice 11 am: Magic Chocolate 101 taught Cream Social on Sunday, August 7, by Amber Rudder of Greenville, at 12pm. Featuring Steve’s Amaz- North Carolina ing Grace, The Heavenly Notes, and 1 pm: Introduction to Sugar Cookie Joe McAlister and Friends, this event Decorating taught by Sarah Schotwill be held rain or shine! Make sure tler, owner of Blakeley Street Bakyou bring your lawn chair and get ery of Charles Town, West Virginia ready to enjoy food, drinks, and of 3 pm: Baking with Silpat® course, lots of home-made ice cream! On Saturday night, August 12th, Nibblins along with Spring Arbor
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Living will be co-hosting the “Cupcake Gala.” This will be the cupcake judging portion of the cake festival. The event will be held at the Reception Room at Omps located at 1600 Amherst Street in Winchester. Ten bakers from the Mid-Atlantic region will compete for the top prize of Top Cupcake. Vincent will be the judge. This will be a benefit for the Alzheimer’s Association. This event is being sponsored by: Advanced Graphics, and Fox Rehab. On Sunday, August 14th, the Shenandoah Valley Cake Festival will commence with the grand finale cake show held at The George Washington Hotel located at 103 Piccadilly Street in downtown Winchester, Virginia at 10 am. Cake decorators will be reserving a spot to display their artworks in the wedding cake competition and the cake competition which Vincent will also be the judge. Kicking off the event will be a fun “Top Decorator: Local Personalities” friendly competition. The participants scheduled to appear are: John Hudson, Vice President, Marketing for Bank of Clarke Lauryn Ricketts, meteorologist for WRC-TV NBC4 in Washington DC Lori Sharp of WUSQ-102.5 FM Katie Caler of WSHV-TV3 in Harrisonburg, Virginia Abby Major, Participant on MasterChef Junior on FOX-TV Throughout the day in the celebrity theatre the following celebrities will be making an appearance: Lauren Katz, Matthew Merril, and Roland Mesnier. Lauren Katz is the winner of ABCTV’s “The Great Holiday Baking Show.” Katz is a stay at home mother of three with a background in fine art and degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is a completely self-taught baker and credits her mother’s lack of culinary skills as one of the main reasons she took up the hobby. She showcases her artistic personality while baking with her elaborate and finely detailed decorations. A self-described perfectionist, she is constantly challenging herself to come up with bigger and better bakes. When not in the kitchen, Lauren loves pottery, exercising, and reading. Katz has participated also in the Pillsbury Bake-Off and numerous other competitions. Matthew Merril, was a finalist on the Food Network’s “Kid’s Baking Championship: Season 2.” After receiving word on his birthday that he had been given a spot to compete on the show he learned firsthand from actress turned culinary host, Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman of Ace of Cakes fame. Merril even though still a kid, is also the owner of his own baking business Krazy Kreations. Roland Mesnier is the retired White House pastry chef who served five first families: the Carters, the Reagans, the Bushes, the Clintons, and the Bushes. After twenty-five years of serving sweet creations in the Executive Mansion for the world’s most powerful leaders, Mesnier has spent his time writing and traveling the world. Prior to the
White House Mesnier worked at the Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia, and the Greenbrier in White Sulfur Springs, West Virginia. Fair celebrates the sustainability of breastfeeding The Lord Fairfax Health District (LFHD) invites all new moms, their babies, pregnant women and the community to join in the fun at the 4th annual Breastfeeding Fair on Friday, August 5, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Warren County Health Department at 465 West 15th Street in Front Royal, Va. Activities for everyone will include displays, games, snacks, a photo booth, and tables featuring community organizations with information, giveaways and door prizes. The event celebrates World Breastfeeding Week, and its theme of sustainability. According to the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, breastfeeding encourages us to think about how to value our wellbeing from the start of life, how to respect each other and how we can care for the world we share. New for the Fair this year is “The Global Big Latch On” – an effort to have as many women as possible gather at local sites to breastfeed at the same moment and offer peer support to each other. Last year more than 15,000 women breastfed their children at the same time at more than 650 locations around the world. The Breastfeeding Fair is a registered
location and we hope many women will participate in this event to support breastfeeding at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 5. Dr. Charles Devine, LFHD health director said, “This Fair demonstrates our commitment to supporting breastfeeding in the community. Breastfeeding offers many benefits to children including a lower risk of childhood obesity and fewer respiratory infections. Benefits to mothers include a lower risk of health problems like breast and ovarian cancer and the assurance that a mother’s breast milk contains the precise amount of nutrients her baby needs.” The Fair is free and open to the public, and will be held rain or shine. The schedule of activities includes: 9:30 am - 2:30 p.m. Open House 10 am “The Global Big Latch On” Registration 10:30 am “The Global Big Latch On” Event 1 pm Mom & Baby Story Time 1:30 pm Fun & Fit with WIC Activity The Fair is supported by the LFHD Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. For more information on the Lord Fairfax Health District visit http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/LHD/ LordFairfax/ For World Breastfeeding Week activities and information, visit www. worldbreastfeedingweek.org/ and for the Global Big Latch On, visit www. biglatchon.org/ – briefs@warrencountyreport.com
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School of Music for the spring 2016 semester. BBB Warning: Enjoy Pokémon GO… with Caution
Winchester Dairy Settles With EPA on Alleged Environmental Violations The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that Sunshine Pride Dairy, Inc. will pay a $179,074 penalty to settle alleged federal environmental violations at its former cheese processing facility in Winchester, Va. The dairy shut down cheese processing operations in December 2011, but left anhydrous ammonia, a hazardous substance, stored in its refrigeration system with only a skeleton maintenance crew at the facility. EPA alleged that in July 2012, the facility did not properly notify emergency response agencies about two instances when anhydrous ammonia was released into the air. These included one release of between 100500 pounds and another of more than 1,500 pounds. After the second release, Sunshine Pride Dairy had the remaining anhydrous ammonia drained from the system. EPA cited the company for not updating its operating procedures to reflect current conditions at the facility, failing to document proper training of its operators, and failing to maintain its ammonia processing equipment. In addition, EPA also alleged that the dairy did not report the ammonia to the state, county and local fire department as required on its annual chemical reporting forms for the years 2012 and 2013. The settlement resolves alleged violations under three federal statutes: failing to maintain risk management obligations required under the Clean Air Act Section 112(r); failing to comply with community right-toknow reporting requirements; and failing to report releases to the National Response Center, as required by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. These requirements help to ensure safeguards are in place to protect the health and safety of workers, local residents and the environment. It’s also essential that local, state and national emergency response authorities are notified immediately when a release of hazardous substances occurs, so they can respond quickly and effectively. As a part of the settlement, the company did not admit or deny EPA’s allegations. The applicable federal statutes are: CERCLA and EPCRA release reporting and annual inventory reporting: https://www.epa.gov/epcra
Clean Air Act Section 112(r): https://www.epa.gov/rmp Civil War Reenactment Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation is presenting a Civil War reenactment event, the 155th Anniversary Reenactment of the 1st Battle of Bull (1st Manassas) July 22-24, 2016 at Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park, 8437 Valley Pike, Middletown. Over 3000 re-enactors will turn out as we wheel out the big guns for this three-day event. Engagements of Rich Mountain, Blackburn’s Ford, and Matthews and Henry House Hills are scheduled for consecutive days. Gates open at 4 PM on Friday and 9 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Activities will include military, medical, and other demonstrations. Come Interact with Lee’s Lieutenants and visit the re-enactor camps. Witness the dusk firing of artillery on Friday night or take a guided tour of the camps on Saturday evening. Speakers will offer perspectives on the Civil War and its Aftermath. Sutlers, crafts, food vendors will be available. Tickets are on sale online at www.ccbf.us or at the gate when you arrive. Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization and all proceeds go to the preservation of the Battlefield. Friday tickets are $5 per person, children 6 and under are free. Saturday and Sunday tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for seniors, students, and active and retired military. Children 6 and under are free. Visit our website at www.ccbf.us for more information or call us at (540) 869-2064. Outstanding Students Alexandra Stanford, of Winchester, has been named to the 2016 spring semester Dean’s List at Lafayette College for outstanding academic achievement. To qualify for Dean’s List, a student must achieve at least a 3.60 semester grade point average on a scale of 4.0. Matthew Vitagliano, of Clear Brook, has been named to the Dean’s Honor List at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the Spring 2016 semester. The Dean’s Honor List recognizes students who attain a grade point average of 3.50 or better and have no grade below C. Jeffrey Elrick, a Performance/Music Education major, was named to the Dean’s List in Ithaca College’s
In just a few days, Pokémon GO has become the most downloaded phone app in the U.S. The app, which uses mapping software to create a virtual reality game, is getting children and adults out and about in their neighborhoods to “catch” the game characters as they pop up on phone screens from various locations. Although the game can be a blast, BBB is warning players and parents to be aware of some nuances that go with GO. Expenses: It’s possible to play completely cost-free by winning “PokéCoins” (the app’s currency) through game play, but you can also purchase the coins through an in-app purchase. The longer you play, the more spending money you need to store and “train” your gathered characters. The app also requires constant GPS access, and it uses a lot of data. After playing for hours every day, consumers with limited data plans may find themselves with a hefty bill at the end of the month. Privacy: In order to play the game, users must allow the app to access other applications, such as maps and camera. Many users sign in with a Google account, and that has caused some concerns about privacy. The Android version of the game only accesses limited data (such as the user’s email address), but the iOS version for the iPhone can access all Google data. Niantic, the game’s maker, says no personal information has been accessed, and it is issuing a bug fix to correct the problem. Users can create an account through the app itself rather than using an email address to access the game. Malware: So far, the app is only available in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand, which has given cybercriminals an opportunity to capitalize on the demand. A malware version of the game has been found online; although no known infections have been reported. Users should only download the app through official app stores, not thirdparty sites. Safety: Players should use the same safety precautions while playing the game that they would in any other outdoor setting, including caution in strange locations. A Missouri police department reported robbers using a secluded “PokéStop” location to rob unsuspecting game players. Players should be cautious as pedestrians and obey all traffic laws, and drivers should be on the lookout for children who may be distracted by the game. The app also drains phone batteries, so users should be careful not to get stranded far from home. Infringement: PokéStops are supposed to all be on public property (or cooperative private sites), but at least one homeowner has reported that his historic house is mistakenly a PokéStop. Players should be re-
spectful of others’ private property. Future commercial opportunities are anticipated, where stores can offer rare or unique characters to add to the game. LFCC announces launch of free learning portal Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is pleased to announce the launch of its free competency-based education resource portal, http:// highered.org. The portal takes the competencies, personalized learning plans, and open educational resources (OER) used in its Knowledge to Work (K2W) program and makes them available to anyone at no cost. Individuals can use the portal and its digital learning resources to document competencies and their progress in new learning. The portal has been created through a partnership with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Foundation, the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), Microsoft, Concentric Sky, Inc., Amazon Education, and other organizations. Through the portal, individuals can work towards nationally-recognized, occupational credentials. Currently, the portal focuses on career pathways in Health Information Management, Administrative Systems Technology, Networking, Cyber-security, and Information Systems Technology. “This portal represents an exciting new way to get information about and attain the competencies needed for specific careers,” said Dr. Cheryl Thompson-Stacy, LFCC President. “LFCC is again at the leading edge of educational opportunity.” While focused on a few industries and occupations for now, LFCC is seeking funding to expand the portal to other pathways and competency frameworks. If learners want additional support and services, they are encouraged to enroll in one of LFCC’s direct assessment CBE programs. This gives them access to career coaches and program faculty, help with financial aid, library services, and regionally accredited associate’s degrees and certificates. The highered.org portal and Knowledge to Work are funded in part by a TAACCCT grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. For more information, visit the program website at: http://knowledgetowork.com. Organizations and individuals can be a part of the portal in a number of ways, from sharing OER, courses, and other instructional materials to promoting services such as tutoring and internships to opportunities for co-branding, sponsorship, and advertising. For more information on portal participation, contact John H. Milam, Ph.D., Executive Director of LFCC’s Knowledge to Work TAACCCT grant, at jmilam@lfcc. edu and (540) 868-7249.
LFCC announces first graduates in Competency-Based Education Programs Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is pleased to announce that four students completed their certificates attained through the new competency-based education (CBE) program at the college, Knowledge to Work (K2W). The four graduates received certificates in Office Systems Assistant and Information Processing Technician. These students were able to leverage knowledge from employment and prior coursework to attain these credentials in less time than a traditional program. Graduates include: Bettina Fritz of Bealeton, VA (employee of LFCC); Tina Presley of Front Royal, VA (employee of the Town of Front Royal); Heather Ramseur of Warrenton, VA (employee of Fauquier Health Human Resources); and Nisreen Russell of Warrenton, VA (employee of Fauquier Health). “The achievements of these students is an important milestone for LFCC,” said LFCC President, Dr. Cheryl Thompson-Stacy. “It is exciting to have competency-based education programs in place and to see individuals achieve their goals through the K2W option.” One of the graduates, Bettina “Tina” Fritz, is an LFCC employee in the Office of Academic and Student Affairs at the Fauquier Campus. “Enrolling in the K2W program was a great choice for someone like me with a job, a life, and a lot of work experience,” said Fritz, a resident of Bealeton, VA. “Through this program, I was able to develop a personalized learning plan that focused on new learning. The fact that I only used free and low-cost online resource saved me money on textbooks, too. According to LFCC Professor Virginia Hartman, CBE is an excellent way to help those with work experience in an office environment complete a credential. “We are fortunate to have K2W in place at LFCC,” said Hartman. “There are so many people who could benefit from this program and use their credentials for pay raises and promotions.” Seven programs are offered this fall, including Associate of Applied Science degrees in Health Information Management and in Information Systems Technology; the Certificate in Office Systems Assistant; and Career Studies Certificates in Hospital Facility Coding, Information Processing Technician, Cyber Security, and Networking Specialist. Key features of the Knowledge to Work program include the use of personalized learning plans tied to competencies using free and lowcost online resources. Special veterans’ services are in place to translate military job experience into competencies. Wrap-around student support services are provided by Career Coaches and an Adult Education Instructor.
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Shenandoah University to host Virginia Private College Week 2016 What makes Virginia private colleges and universities stand out from others across the nation? Prospective college students will find out during Virginia Private College Week 2016, slated for Monday, July 25, through Saturday, July 30, and hosted by the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV). Shenandoah University will once again welcome hundreds of potential students and their families during the week, as it gives campus tours and holds information sessions twice each weekday and an information session and tour on Saturday. Students who visit at least three of the 24 participating member schools of the CICV will receive three application fee waivers. Students may use the waivers to apply to any three participating CICV colleges for free. In addition, students visiting at least three institutions will also be eligible for a drawing for a $500 Amazon gift card. The member schools will host daily programs for rising high school seniors (Class of 2017) and juniors (Class of 2018), who will learn about the quality and affordability of private colleges. Private colleges distinguish themselves from many state universities by offering small classes and personal attention from faculty. Most have generous financial aid and scholarship programs. “Visiting campuses in person is one of the most important steps
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in the college search process,” said CICV President Robert Lambeth. “I encourage parents to explore which college will be the best fit for their son or daughter, and I want to reassure them that a quality education at a Virginia private college is affordable and within reach.” Virginia Private College Week tours at Shenandoah University begin each day at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Brandt Student Center. On Saturday, July 30, only one tour will be given, beginning at 9 a.m. Each tour of main campus includes an Office of Admissions information session. For more information about Shenandoah University’s participation in Virginia Private College Week, contact the Office of Admissions at (800) 432-2266 or admit@ su.edu. Register atsu.edu/admissions/future-freshmen/visit/openhouse/. Walk-ins are welcome, too. For more information about Virginia Private College Week, including a list of participating colleges and exceptions to the schedule, visit vaprivatecolleges.org/Our-Colleges/ Virginia-Private-College-Week.aspx. For more information about CICV, visit vaprivatecolleges.org. This website provides information concerning the quality and affordability of Virginia private colleges to students and parents by increasing awareness of its member institutions and addressing myths concerning private higher education and its costs. The website is a user-friendly, informative tool to help identify which Virginia private college is right for any qualified student.
CRIME OF THE WEEK
Frederick County Crime of the Week - July 15, 2016 On June 28, 2016, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office responded to an alarm at Shade Equipment, located at 1237 Martinsburg Pike. Upon arrival, Deputies observed the business had been forcibly entered. After taking inventory, it was reported that numerous Husqvarna Chainsaws and backpack blowers were miss‑ ing. If you have any information regarding a suspect or a suspect vehicle in this inci‑ dent, please contact 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. Incident #16003050 Winchester Crime of the Week - July 8, 2016 The Winchester Police Department is investigating a case of vandalism to ve‑ hicles. The vehicles were parked in the Abram’s Delight parking lot, located at 1340 South Pleasant Valley Road. The owners of both vehicles were at Jim Barnett Park on Thursday, July 7, 2016. They returned to their vehicles around 2:10 p.m. and discovered both of their cars were keyed. If you have any information regarding a suspect or a suspect vehicle in this inci‑ dent, please call the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 665‑TIPS (8477). Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Incident #16027750
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VIRGINIA Food Lion Stores Being Acquired by SUPERVALU
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SUPERVALU Looks to Expand Wholesale Business With Acquisition of 22 Food Lion Stores in West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia SUPERVALU Inc. has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 22 Food Lion grocery stores that are being sold in connection with the merger between Ahold and Delhaize. The 22 Food Lion stores are located in northern West Virginia, western Maryland, south central Pennsylvania and northwestern Virginia. The acquired stores will be converted to SUPERVALU’s Shop ‘N Save format and at least initially be operated by SUPERVALU. SUPERVALU is in discussions with certain of its wholesale customers and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on
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ways for its wholesale customers to have an interest in these stores going forward. SUPERVALU supplies and supports nearly 100 independently-operated Shop ‘N Save stores located primarily in western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. These independently-operated stores are a key component of SUPERVALU’s wholesale business and the network of stores and owners is among the strongest in SUPERVALU’s wholesale business. The 22 acquired stores are expected to benefit from both the scale of the format and similar merchandising and marketing strategies. These stores are not part of SUPERVALU’s corporately-owned Shop ‘n Save retail banner comprised of 44 stores in the St. Louis, Missouri area. “I’m pleased that SUPERVALU will Dear Stewart: Last winter I moved into a house with a lovely old sycamore tree in the back yard. I’ve noticed recently that a lot of bark is flaking off – almost like a bark explosion. What is making this happen? Is my tree ok? – Little bit concerned Hey Little Bit!
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Sycamores ( Platanus occidentalis) are indeed one of our loveliest native trees, especially in the winter when their exfoliating bark stands out against a bright blue sky. They are also one of our largest and longest lived, their massive trunks often becoming hollowed out in old age. I think they’re great fun to climb, and the hollow ones make terrific homes for me and some of my other tree lover friends like the opos-
acquire these stores, which should provide excellent opportunities for our wholesale customers, who were unable to buy them outright,” said SUPERVALU President and CEO Mark Gross. “The stores will operate under our Shop ‘N Save format, which we believe is a great format for us and our wholesale customers. This acquisition is another example of the work we’re doing to grow our business and to deliver creative solutions for our wholesale customers.” The stores being acquired are conventional supermarkets that are approximately 35,000 square feet in size. As Shop ‘N Save stores, the plan will be to deliver a full-variety meat department, full-service delis and bakeries and an expanded produce department. Additionally, these 22 stores also will receive comprehensive marketing, advertising, and promotional support, including implementation of the Shop ‘N Save loyalty card program, and interactive website and mobile app. The 22 stores currently employ more than 1,200 full and part-time associates and, as part of the acquisition, SUPERVALU anticipates offering employment to substantially all interested employees. The acquisition of the 22 stores is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by the FTC, and is expected to be completed in a staggered closing process over the next 105 days. About SUPERVALU INC. SUPERVALU INC. is one of the largest grocery wholesalers and retailers in the U.S. with annual sales of approximately $18 billion. SUPERVALU serves customers across the United States through a network of 3,588 stores composed of 1,796 independent stores serviced primarily by the Company’s food distribution business; 1,360 Save-A-Lot stores, of which 897 are operated by licensee owners; and 200 traditional retail
sums, raccoons, and wood ducks. Even you humans have been known to take shelter in their trunk cavities, but I digress – as for the exploding bark . . . Sycamores grow quickly and their bark is thin and brittle. As the tree grows and its girth expands, the bark cannot stretch enough to make up for the change in size, so it splits and flakes off exposing the younger bark underneath. This year seems to have produced a bumper crop of fallen bark and perhaps that is due to our abundant spring rains which contributed to rapid growth. Why is the bark so thin, and why such heavy shedding? There are a few theories to explain this aside from growth rate. One idea is that over the course of evolution the tree has adapted to its environment. Sycamores often are found growing along creek and river banks and can tolerate periods of waterlogged soil where oxygen levels are very low. Thick bark which
grocery stores (store counts as of February 27, 2016). Headquartered in Minnesota, SUPERVALU has approximately 40,000 employees. For more information about SUPERVALU visit www.supervalu.com Don’t ‘Pokémon Go’ Behind the Wheel Subtitle Drivers and pedestrians are gripped by distraction and risking their safety Don’t text and drive, don’t drink and drive, don’t Pokémon Go and drive. AAA Mid-Atlantic is warning drivers that playing Pokémon Go behind the wheel is just as dangerous as any other form of distracted driving. The auto club also cautions that distracted pedestrians are risking their safety and the safety of other road users as they take their eyes off the sidewalk and roads. Distracted driving and walking is a bad combination. Distracted driving is responsible for the deaths of one out of every 10 drivers nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Pokémon Go is a game. Driving is NOT a game,” says Martha Mitchell Meade, Manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic. “Playing games while driving is a distraction just like sending or reading a text while driving. Put your phone down while behind the wheel. One quick text or glance to see the next Pokéstop could end up causing a crash or worse - costing you or somehelps to conserve water is not needed, and the constant exposure of the new thin bark helps with oxygen exchange between the tree and the atmosphere. Trees don’t only produce oxygen, they use it to grow as well. Another hypothesis for the rapid shedding is that the tree is protecting itself against disease, parasites, mosses and lichens. As the bark strips off so do these potential problems. Fungi and epiphytes, like sycamores, can thrive in wet conditions. Finally, some scientists believe the rapid bark shedding aids in photosynthesis. Sycamores have the ability to photosynthesize through the newly exposed bark even when leaves are not present. This is conducive to rapid growth and survival of the tree. So Little Bit, sounds like your sycamore is doing what sycamores may have evolved to do – enjoy the show!
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one else their life.” There are distracted driving laws in place for good reason. Virginia’s distracted driving law prevents bus drivers and novice drivers from using a cell phone while operating a moving motor vehicle and text messaging and emailing while driving is prohibited for all drivers. During the Virginia General Assembly session AAA Mid-Atlantic supported SB 555, that expands the cell phone ban from those 18 years and under to any person who holds a learner’s permit, which became effective July 1. To help drivers avoid a dangerous situation, AAA offers tips to help drivers avoid the temptation of texting or gaming while behind the wheel. Put your cellphone in the glove compartment or trunk to avoid the temptation. Ask for help from the passenger if you need to make a call or text. Download a safety app that will lock your phone while you’re driving. Pedestrians are also dealing with distraction. Pokémon Go was designed for walking, which causes many players to constantly look down at their phones and not pay attention to their surroundings. Sales tax holiday set for August 5th-7th Virginia will offer a sales tax holiday from August 5th-7th so that shoppers can purchase qualifying school supplies, clothing and footwear, emergency preparedness items, 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:
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Late July, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 23 and certain energy-efficient products without paying state and local sales tax. This two day tax break is aimed to financially assist families for backto-school shopping and encourage Virginians to take necessary precautions during hurricane season. “This sales tax holiday will make items that help families prepare for the school year or for a potential emergency more affordable,” said Governor McAuliffe. “It is my hope that shoppers will use this time to get their children the items they need to succeed in school, as well as stock up on the essentials that may come in handy during a hurricane or other emergency where electricity or clean water may be unavailable for an extended period of time. This tax-free weekend is integrally important in ensuring all students and families have the tools and resources they need to be able to thrive and prosper here in Virginia.” Tax exempt items include: Most school and office supplies, such as pens, loose-leaf paper, scis-
sors, binders, backpacks, and construction paper, priced at $20 or less. Clothing and footwear, priced at $100 or less per item or pair. Batteries, flashlights, bottled water, tarps, duct tape, fire extinguishers, cell-phone chargers, smoke detectors, buckets, rope, and first aid kits, priced at $60 or less. Gas-powered chainsaws, priced at $350 or less, and chainsaw accessories, priced at $60 or less. Portable generators, priced at $1,000 or less. Energy Star-labeled dishwashers, washing machines, air conditioners, ceiling fans, light bulbs, dehumidifiers, and refrigerators, priced at $2,500 or less. WaterSense-labeled sink faucets, faucet accessories, aerators, shower heads, toilets, urinals, and landscape irrigation controllers, priced at $2,500 or less. All retailers who sell the exempt products are required to participate in the sales tax holiday. In addition, retailers may choose to pay the sales
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tax on any taxable items and pass the savings on to customers. Online purchases of qualifying products are exempt from the sales tax as long as orders are placed and paid for during the August 5-7 exemption period and the sellers have the items available for immediate shipment. For more details, visit the Virginia Department of Taxation’s website at www.tax.virginia.gov/salestaxholiday. Goodlatte Staff to Hold Open Door Meeting A member of Congressman Bob Goodlatte’s staff will hold open door community office hours in Woodstock and Strasburg. A staff member will be available to meet with citizens to discuss any problems they might have with the federal government and hear their views on current issues before Congress. Woodstock Open Door Meeting July 21, 2016 – 3rd Thursday 9:30 – 11:00am Town Hall Council Chambers 135 North Main St. Woodstock, VA Strasburg Open Door Meeting July 21, 2016 – 3rd Thursday 12:00 – 1:00pm Town Hall Committee Room 174 East King St. Strasburg, VA Recover 2 Stolen Vehicles & Apprehend NC Teen
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On July 15, 2016, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Virginia State Police Division Two (Culpeper) received a lookout from Virginia State Police Division Seven (Fairfax) regarding a stolen vehicle. A License Plate Reader had received a hit on the vehicle as it traveled south on I-95 in Prince William County. At approximately 6:15 p.m., at approximately the 137 mile marker
in Stafford County, a Virginia State Police Trooper located the vehicle, a 2001 Nissan XTerra, travelling south on I-95. The Trooper confirmed the Nissan was stolen and attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the SUV. The suspect driver took the exit at the 136 mile marker, but when the Nissan reached the top of the ramp it sped through the red light and continued back onto southbound I-95. The suspect vehicle continued south on I-95 at speeds up to 95 mph. As the stolen SUV approached the 128 mile marker in the city of Fredericksburg, Virginia State Police Troopers attempted to contain the vehicle by positioning their patrol cars around the SUV to slow it to a stop. The SUV instead rammed two of the State Police vehicles before its driver, Marc K. Siehler Jr., 19, of Winston Salem, N.C., lost control. The SUV spun off the left side of I-95 into the median and came to a stop at the 124 mile marker. Siehler was apprehended without further incident. He was not injured in the crash. Neither trooper was injured. The 2001 Nissan XTerra had been reported stolen from Winston Salem, N.C. During the course of the investigation, a 2009 Honda motorcycle was found inside the Nissan and State Police determined that the motorcycle had been stolen from Baltimore County, Md. Siehler is being held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail on the following charges: Stafford County: Reckless Driving, Misdemeanor Eluding Police, Felony Drive while Suspended, Misdemeanor Possession of Stolen Property, Felony Underage Possession of Alcohol, Misdemeanor Possession of Stolen Property, Felony City of Fredericksburg:
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Drive while Suspended, Misdemeanor Underage Possession of Alcohol, Misdemeanor Possession of Stolen Property, Felony Grand Larceny, Felony Reckless Driving, Misdemeanor Eluding Police, Felony Spotsylvania County: 3 Counts of Attempted Capital Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer, Felony Underage Possession of Alcohol, Misdemeanor Reckless Driving, Misdemeanor Eluding Police, Felony Drive while Suspended, Misdemeanor Possession of Stolen Property, Felony Grand Larceny, Felony The State Police investigation into this incident remains ongoing at this time. Active Shooter Workshops Being Offered in Woodstock and Strasburg The Shenandoah County Chamber with the help of both the Strasburg Police Department and the Woodstock Police Department will be hosting two Active Shooter Workshops. The Strasburg Workshop will be held on August 10 at the Strasburg Town Hall from 6-8pm. The Woodstock Active Shooter Workshop will be held on August 17 at the Shenandoah County Government Center in the EOC room from 6-8pm. Does your business know what to do if an active shooter walks in?? Do your employees know what signs to look for as people come into your business? Don’t be a statistic! Let the professionals tell you what to do, how to do it, and what NOT to do. Although this is not something any of us want to think will happen in our communities, it is better to be prepared then to be naïve. These workshops are geared towards businesses, but are open to anyone. A knowledgeable community is a community that is not just surviving, but winning! Contact Cheri Wright at director@ shenandoahcountychamber.com with any questions. AAA: Virginia gas price average dips below $2 per gallon
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Virginia 8th Lowest in the Country to Buy Gasoline Drivers in Virginia are filling up at the pump for less today as the average price for a gallon of gasoline fell below $2 in the Commonwealth to $1.99 per gallon. Virginia joins seven other states averaging below $2 per gallon and is now the eighth lowest in the country to buy gasoline. Today’s average is a low unseen since April 27, 2016, and is 20 cents per gallon less than the national average ($2.19). Drivers are savSee VIRGINIA, 24
Page 24 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Late July, 2016 VIRGINIA, from 23 ing 17cents per gallon month-overmonth ($2.16) and four cents ($2.03) since last week. Significant yearly savings persist with the average price of gasoline discounted by 55 cents compared to this same day last year ($2.54). “Virginia drivers are paying some of the lowest gas prices in the country as the average price of gasoline has fallen below $2 per gallon in the Commonwealth,” said Tammy Arnette, Senior Public Affairs Specialist for AAA Mid-Atlantic. “Low gas prices are a bonus for drivers anytime of the year and even more so for those that plan a summer road trip this season.” WTI oil prices have dipped below $45 per barrel over the past couple of weeks to the lowest levels since late April. Oil continues to drop due to the potential for steady production and abundant supplies. Many analysts have predicted that oil prices could drop even further later this year, which would likely lead to lower gas prices. At the close of Tuesday’s formal trading session on the NYMEX, WTI was down 59 cents to settle at $44.65 per barrel. Gas prices likely will remain relatively low compared to recent years for the remainder of the summer. U.S. crude oil supplies are about 13 percent higher than a year ago, while gasoline stocks have increased to 240 million barrels as refineries produce significant quantities of fuel. This is the highest ever mark for gasoline supplies during the month of July, according to Department of Energy records. Despite recent gas price declines, there is always the possibility that unexpected events could lead to higher prices later this summer. For example, crude oil costs could rise due to disruptions in supply, stronger than expected economic growth or geopolitical tensions overseas. In addition, regional prices could increase due to refinery problems, production cuts, stronger than anticipated demand or hurricanes that impact distribution and production. Drivers can find current gas prices along their route with the free AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. The app can also be used to map a route, find discounts, book a hotel and access AAA roadside assistance. Learn more at AAA.com/ mobile. Virginia’s State Laboratory to Begin Testing Mosquitoes for Zika Virus Testing essential to detect presence of virus in local mosquitoes Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that the Department of General Services’ Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) will begin testing mosquitoes in targeted areas across Virginia for Zika virus, a mosquito-borne illness that poses a particular threat to pregnant woman and their unborn children. “The surveillance of Zika cases in
Virginia is critical to our ability to prepare for and provide treatment to people affected by this virus. This is why I established the Zika task force this past February,” said Governor McAuliffe. “Thus far, all Virginia Zika virus infections have been associated with travel abroad, but we are ramping up efforts in preparation for locally transmitted cases where a mosquito bites an infected person and then bites someone else. Early detection of the virus in local mosquitoes allows health officials to pinpoint our efforts to prevent the spread to others in the community. I applaud the efforts of our state and local public health officials who are working diligently to stop the spread of Zika, and we will continue aggressive actions to prevent the spread of this virus in Virginia.” As of July 7, 2016, the Virginia Department of Health has reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 33 cases of Zika virus in Virginia residents associated with travel outside the U.S. There have been no locally transmitted cases. DCLS began testing humans for Zika virus in April. The addition of mosquito testing allows the lab to provide state health officials with even more information to quickly respond when local transmission is detected. Last week, DCLS shipped collection kits to 10 local mosquito control jurisdictions in central and southeastern Virginia in order to trap the mosquitoes and return them to the lab for testing. DCLS will perform molecular tests on up to 1,200 pools, each consisting of approximately 50 mosquitoes, to determine if the virus is present in a particular area of the state. Results typically take one day. “This testing provides important information to Virginia public health officials as they take the necessary measures to prevent illness in our citizens and the unborn,” said Dr. Denise Toney, DCLS Director. “Our scientists can test up to 300 pools of mosquitoes per week, but if a public health threat is identified we can deploy an automated system that can process more than double that number per week to more quickly identify impacted areas.” “Prevention is key when dealing with public health risks like Zika virus disease because we have no specific treatment and no vaccine at this time,” said Dr. Marissa Levine, State Health Commissioner. “Many people are hard at work because responding to Zika requires a true community response. Everybody has a role to play in reducing the risk of Zika virus disease. The testing of mosquitoes in targeted areas will allow us to stay ahead of any local transmission of the virus that might occur and help us reduce Zika’s impact on Virginians.” Zika virus spreads primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus mosquito, both of which are found in Virginia during mosquito season, which runs from May 1 through October
31. The virus also can be spread during sexual intercourse with a male partner or from mother to her unborn child, which could cause birth defects. There is no vaccine for the virus, so health officials encourage individuals to avoid mosquito bites. For more information about Zika virus, visit www.ZikaVA.org. Sens. Warner, Kaine Announce Nearly $1 Million to Advance Drone Technology Training in Virginia Colleges Funds will help develop courses that research and explore the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems ~ U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced today that the Old Dominion University Research Foundation has been awarded nearly $1 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop and implement courses in Virginia colleges that research and explore the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The $899,477 NSF award will help Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Technicians (UASOT) succeed in the emerging fields of geospatial data acquisition, analysis, and exploration. “Unmanned aircraft systems are becoming increasingly important in many industries, and have the potential to impact all sectors of the U.S. economy,” said Sen. Warner. “In my work on the Governor’s Unmanned Systems Commission, a key point of discussion has been that Virginia can set itself apart from its competition by creating a workforce pipeline of well-trained operators and researchers. This funding will make it easier for Virginia students to gain the skills necessary to fill that need.” “Virginia has already seen the remarkable impacts of UAS technology, such as delivering critical medical supplies to communities in remote areas of the Commonwealth,” said Sen. Kaine. “Today’s funding will
fuel breakthrough research and innovation that will position Virginia as a leader and innovator in UAS technology for the future.” The award will also provide faculty professional development and mentoring, curriculum development, and precollege activities to increase the drone-workforce pipeline. To take advantage of the opportunities provided by this emerging sector, the Geospatial Technician EducationUnmanned Aircraft Systems (GeoTEd-UAS) project, a three-year effort that focuses on geospatial technologies, will develop and implement academic courses and pathways to prepare drone technicians. GeoTEdUAS will build college and faculty capacity at two partnering community colleges and support these faculty to develop pathways for technician training. Activities include workforce needs and skills analysis, compilation of the duties and responsibilities of a UASOT, convening of leadership and faculty development workshops, faculty mentoring, curriculum development and student recruitment. GeoTEd-UAS project partners include Thomas Nelson Community College, Mountain Empire Community College, the Virginia Community College System, Virginia Tech, and the Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC). This month, Senator Warner visited the UAS program at Germanna Community College, which has partnered with a quarry in Culpeper to train students in commercial drone use, and test-drove one of the drones that students are using to help commercialize this technology in Virginia and the rest of the world.
in some parts of Virginia, attendance increased by 74,816, a 36 percent increase over last year’s holiday weekend. Overall revenue for the weekend was up 43 percent, with increases in cabin rentals, swimming fees, merchandise sales and nearly every other category of visitor spending. “We’re really pleased,” said State Parks Director Craig Seaver. “It was a great weekend despite sporadic rain events throughout the state. The weekend of the 4th is our traditional mid-point to the summer season, and guests took advantage of the many recreational opportunities available in their state parks to include fishing, boating, swimming, camping, hiking and mountain biking to name a few.” Overall attendance is up 16 percent in 2016. “More than half of our operating budget, 56 percent, comes directly from revenue – money spent in state parks stays in state parks,” Seaver said. “We hosted 280,273 visitors over the four-day weekend this year, up from 205,457 last year. State Parks continue to be a popular choice for outdoor recreation opportunities.” Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. For more information about Virginia State Parks activities and amenities or to make a reservation for one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 cabins, call the Customer Service Center at 800-933-7275 or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.
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Late July, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 25 need to register in advance (no supper provided). Directions are: from I-81 take John Marshall Highway (HWY 48/55) west about three miles and watch for the signs. From Lebanon Church, go east on HWY 48/55 about ½ mile and watch for the signs. In the event of inclement weather, call 540-459-6140. Graze 300 VA is an educational program of Virginia Cooperative Extension. The purpose is: To enable Virginia farmers to achieve 300 days of livestock grazing by facilitating better pasture management and environmental stewardship. Currently, the vast majority of northern valley livestock producers graze 220 to 240 days per year. Extending the grazing season will require most of these farmers to make changes to their management. The more common changes will include shifting from continuous grazing to rotational grazing and stockpiling fescue for winter grazing. Many farms will also either quit baling hay on certain fields or quit baling second cutting (i.e. allow the cattle to graze the second cutting). Many farms will also need to install additional watering locations in their pastures. Mrs. Funkhouser is at the beginning stages of implementing a Graze 300 VA Program. She started trying rotational grazing in 2015 by installing some temporary electric fence. In 2016 she expanded her rotational grazing by installing additional paddocks and by hauling water to the pastures that are the longest distance from her water supply. Mrs. Funkhouser is in the process of working with the USDA, NRCS, and the Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District to further improve her grazing system. Extending the grazing season will not fit every livestock farm in the Northern Shenandoah Valley; however, we believe there are a multitude of farmers who could benefit from this practice. If you are in need of additional information about Graze 300 VA or
about this twilight tour, feel free to call the Shenandoah County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension at 540-459-6140. Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Robert A. Clark, Senior Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources, at the Shenandoah County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension at 540-459-6140/ TDD* during business hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event. *TDD number is 800-8281120. Virginia State Police Seek Public Input For Reaccreditation Assessment The public will have an opportunity to offer comments regarding the Virginia State Police when a national accreditation team arrives in Richmond in July to assess the Department. The Virginia State Police are in the process of reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). “Accreditation provides both the Department and the public with quality assurance that the State Police is in step with today’s policing standards and practices,” said Colonel W. Steven Flaherty, Virginia State Police Superintendent. “We welcome the CALEA assessment team and the public’s input concerning this process and our abilities to fulfill our mission to serve and protect the Commonwealth of Virginia.”
When the Virginia State Police achieved its initial accreditation from CALEA in 1986, the Department was the second state law enforcement agency in the nation to receive this prestigious award. Since then, the Virginia State Police has successfully maintained an accredited status. The reaccreditation process takes place every three years. The public is invited to share its comments with the CALEA on-site assessment team at a Public Information Session Aug. 1, 2016, at 6 p.m. at the Virginia State Police Academy located at 7700 Midlothian Turnpike in North Chesterfield County, Va. If for some reason an individual cannot speak at the public information session, but would still like to provide comments to the assessment team, he/she may do so by telephone or written correspondence. The two-member assessment team will be available to take phone calls Aug. 1, 2016, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A toll-free telephone number has been established for those wishing to contact the team: 1-866-468-4903. Telephone comments, as well as appearances at the public information session, are limited to 10 minutes and must address the Department’s ability to comply with CALEA standards. Those wishing to offer written comments about the Department’s ability to meet reaccreditation standards are requested to write: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320, Gainesville, Virginia 20155. The CALEA on-site assessment team is comprised of the following law enforcement practitioners: Mr. Gerald Bailey, Commissioner (retired) of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Lt. Raymond Cornford, (retired) of the Rapid City, S.D., Police Department. Through the review of written materials, interviews and site visits, the assessors will examine the Department’s policy and procedures,
administration, operations, and support services for compliance with CALEA standards. The assessment process ensures that the Department regularly reviews all aspects of its operations and is in compliance with law enforcement standards established by the Commission. A copy of the CALEA standards can be viewed by the public at the State Police Administrative Headquarters at 7700 Midlothian Turnpike in North Chesterfield County. For those with additional questions, please contact Ms. Vanessa Casale, Virginia State Police Accreditation Manager, at 804-674-2755. CALEA was created in 1979 to develop a set of law enforcement standards and to establish and administer an accreditation process through which law enforcement agencies could demonstrate voluntarily that they meet professionally-recognized criteria for excellence in management and service delivery.
Despite vehicle advances, breakdowns at record high
AAA Rescued a Record-Breaking 32 Million Drivers in 2015 Despite advances in vehicle technology, including maintenance reminders and other dashboard alerts designed to mitigate roadside trouble, AAA rescued a record-breaking 32 million drivers in 2015, with more battery, flat tire and key problems than ever before, a new study shows. Vehicles fewer than five years old in particular experienced a higher proportion of tire and key-related issues than older vehicles, suggesting that the trend toward eliminating the spare tire and moving to electronic keyless ignitions may have unintended consequences. “Vehicles today are advanced more than ever, yet are still vulnerable to breakdowns,” said Cliff Ruud, AAA’s managing director of Automotive Solutions. “Sleek, low profile tires are highly susceptible to damage, electronic keyless ignitions can zap bat-
tery life and despite advanced warning systems, more than half a million drivers ran out of gas last year.” Owners of new vehicles may be unaware that some new vehicle designs and features may leave them vulnerable at the roadside. To reduce vehicle weight and boost fuel economy, spare tires are being eliminated from new vehicles at alarming rates, and are being replaced with tire inflator kits that can only remedy some flat tire situations. Additionally, new keyless ignition systems can drain the battery life when keys are stored too close to the vehicle and can lock a driver out of the vehicle while the engine is still running. Finally, despite nearly all new vehicles being equipped with low fuel warning alerts and range estimations, a higher proportion of drivers are using these systems to push the limits between fuel ups. Other key findings from an analysis of AAA’s 2015 roadside assistance data include: Battery failures, flat tires and keys locked inside the vehicle remain the top roadside assistance requests. Vehicles fewer than five years old have a higher proportion of tire, key and fuel-related issues than older vehicles. Due in part to complex, electronic vehicle designs, one-infive service calls for a newer vehicle required a tow to a repair facility. Vehicles between 6 and 10 years old have the highest proportion of battery-related issues, as most batteries have a three- to five-year life. Roadside assistance calls peak in the summer (8.3 million) followed by winter (8.1 million), fall (7.8 million) and spring (7.7 million). Drivers are most likely to request roadside assistance on Mondays and least likely to request assistance on Sundays. Drivers in the West experienced the most breakdowns, followed by the South, the Northeast and the Midwest. Despite advances in key technology, AAA came to the rescue of more than four million drivers locked out of their vehicles. “Drivers today have increasinglyconnected lifestyles, and want reliable, flexible service options when trouble strikes,” continued Ruud. “AAA has responded with flexible roadside assistance offerings nationwide including app-based service requests and the ability to track assigned service vehicles in real time on a smartphone.” Over the course of 2015, AAA rescued 424,512 in Virginia, 56,921 motorists in Washington, D.C., and 392,688 in Maryland. In Virginia, the majority of rescues required towing (45%), followed by battery replacements (16%), flat tires (14%) and lockouts (13%). In Washington, D.C., the majority of rescues required towing (38.1%), followed by battery replacements (26.1%), flat tires (19.4%) and lockouts (8.2%). In Maryland, the majority of rescues required towing (44.8%), followed by See VIRGINIA, 26
Page 26 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Late July, 2016 VIRGINIA, from 25 battery replacements (20%), flat tires (16.3%) and lockouts (10.1%). During the summer of 2015, between June 21 and September 23, AAA rescued 146,563 in Virginia, 17,589 motorists in Washington, D.C. and 129,802 in Maryland. In Virginia, the majority of rescues required towing (46%), followed by battery-related issues (23%), flat tires (13.8%) and lock-related issues (14.2%). In Washington, D.C., the majority of rescues required towing (37.2%), followed by battery-related issues (31.3%), flat tires (19.8%) and lock-related issues (9.9%). In Maryland, the majority of rescues required towing (45%), followed by battery-related issues (24.8%), flat tires (16.6%) and lock-related issues (11.3%). To help prevent millions of roadside breakdowns from happening, AAA offers the following recommendations for common roadside problems: Check for a spare tire: Before purchasing a car, check that the vehicle includes a spare tire. If it doesn’t, consider adding one as an option. Tire inflator kits -- which have replaced spare tires on tens of millions of vehicles --cannot remedy all types of tire damage. Check tires: At least once a month, check the tire pressure to ensure proper inflation. This affects tire wear and vehicle handling. Tires should be rotated based on the manufacturer’s recommended schedule for the vehicle. Lockouts: AAA recommends motorists take special care of their “smart keys” and keyless entry fobs. Always take keys when exiting the car, avoid exposing keyless-entry remote or smart keys to water and always replace the key or fob battery when recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Battery: AAA recommends that drivers have their vehicle’s battery tested when it reaches three years of age and on an annual basis thereafter. AAA’s Mobile Battery Service offers free battery testing for AAA members. Pack an emergency kit: A recent AAA survey shows that more than 40 percent of motorists do not carry an emergency kit in their vehicle. AAA recommends that every driver have a well-stocked emergency kit, which includes a mobile phone and car charger; a flashlight with extra batteries; a first-aid kit; drinking water; extra snacks/food for your travelers and any pets; battery booster cables; and emergency flares or reflectors. LFCC Will Expand EMS and Paramedic Training Programs to Fauquier County Beginning this fall, LFCC’s Fauquier Campus will begin offering courses for the Advanced EMT Career Studies Certificate. As student demand and resources increase, the college’s goal is to offer the full Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) degree.
The Advanced EMT courses would count toward this degree. According to Darren Stevens, Fauquier County’s Interim Fire & Rescue Chief: “There is strong demand for paramedics and never enough credentialed candidates to hire. Recruitment and retention of qualified individuals is a major challenge.” “Expanding the EMS and paramedic program to Fauquier is a great example of what community colleges do well,” explains Chris Coutts, Provost of the Fauquier Campus. “We are addressing a local workforce need and providing residents with a career training opportunity in a high-demand field.” LFCC’s Associate Professor of EMS Education, Vince McGregor, is overseeing the program’s expansion in Fauquier County. McGregor has over 30 years of experience in the field of advanced life support and emergency management -- as a military and a public service practitioner and educator. For the time being, the EMS and paramedic classes will be taught in a modular building at LFCC’s campus in Warrenton. However, in a few years, the campus will have a new academic building dedicated to STEMH programs, in science, technology, engineering, math and health. In addition to EMS and paramedic training, LFCC is expanding its surgical technology program to Fauquier. Classes will begin at the Vint Hill location this fall. Pharmacy tech and clinical medical assistant (CMA) programs are also available at Vint Hill. The college has offered a nursing program in Fauquier for many years. In May, 13 students at the Fauquier Campus earned an associate degree in nursing. The $75,000 grant from the Warrenton- based PATH Foundation will be used to purchase EMS and paramedic training equipment, such as adult, child and infant patient mannequins, intubation kits, and airway management trainers. A fulltime instructor will be hired to teach the EMS and paramedic courses. The instructor will also coordinate training simulations for all the health science programs at the Fauquier Campus, including surgical technology and nursing. The position will be advertised soon. Fauquier County Board of Supervisors’ Broadband Advisory Committee seeks input from residents and businesses in survey In February 2016, Fauquier County appointed a Broadband Advisory Committee to serve as an advisory board on broadband/internet-related matters. The Committee has been meeting since May and has been actively engaged in exploring options and solutions to improve access for citizens and businesses. In June, the Board of Supervisors appropriated $60,000 to contract with a consultant, Design Nine, to assist the County in preparing a Strategic Plan. The first step in the plan will be to conduct a comprehensive
survey of residents and businesses as to their current access to and need for broadband. The survey will be disseminated via the County cable channel, website, the internet, distribution lists, the Chambers of Commerce and business groups, and will be available in paper form for citizens without internet access at County libraries and community centers. All residents and businesses are encouraged to complete the survey either on paper or via the links below. The survey will be conducted through the end of August and responses will be utilized in the preparation of the Broadband Strategic Plan. http://projects.designnine.com/ survey/fauquier-business-broadband-survey http://projects.designnine.com/ survey/fauquier-residential-broadband-survey McAuliffe Signs Legislation Establishing Military Medics and Corpsmen Pilot Program Governor McAuliffe today ceremonially signed the Military Medics and Corpsmen bill, establishing the Virginia Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) Pilot Program in the Commonwealth. Modeled after the
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Intermediate Care Technician Program, SB 437 established Virginia’s MMAC Program, which is the first of its kind in the nation, creating pathways to employment to Virginia’s health care fields for highly skilled medical veterans. “Expanding benefits and employment opportunities for our veterans in Virginia has been a top priority of my administration since day one, and the Virginia Military Medics and Corpsmen pilot program underscores Virginia’s unwavering commitment to our service members,” said Governor McAuliffe. “This program ensures the advanced medical training our men and women received in uniform is harnessed in successful post-service career tracks in Virginia’s health care industry. Whether we are functionally ending veteran homelessness, expanding post-service medical treatment, or creating new career pathways, Virginia will continue to be on the forefront of veteran services for those who bravely served our country.” The MMAC Program in Virginia is modeled after the highly successful Veterans Health Administration Intermediate Care Technician Pilot Program, which operated in 15 Federal Veterans Affairs Medical Cen-
ters across the United States. With the MMAC Program, Virginia is the first state in the nation to offer this kind of innovative pathway to employment for these highly skilled veterans. “As a former Army doctor, I worked alongside military medics while treating soldiers injured during Desert Storm,” said Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam. “Our medics and corpsmen have extensive training and valuable experience, and this important piece of legislation recognizes their service, helps them transition into our civilian health systems, and has the potential for hundreds of veterans to gain employment in healthcare jobs throughout Virginia.” House bill patron, Delegate Christopher Stolle added, “As a retired Naval Officer and physician, I can personally attest to the relevant, real-world experience military medics and corpsmen hold from their extensive military education and training while on active duty. Military medics and corpsmen are outstanding candidates to help fill many gaps in Virginia’s healthcare workforce.” “The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (VDVS) has been developing this initiative with input from the following five health systems: Sentara, Inova Health System,
Late July, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 27 Carilion, Mountain States Health Alliance, and Bon Secours. We extend our thanks to these vital partners who will help develop this program,” said John L. Newby, Commissioner of VDVS. “Veterans trained as military medics and corpsmen should be recognized for the extensive skills they bring to the table,” noted Senate bill patron Senator George Barker. Sentara Heart Hospital hosted the bill signing. Howard P. Kern, President and CEO of Sentara Healthcare, added, “Recognizing how important this is for veterans, and the Commonwealth’s need for more health care professionals, Sentara has supported establishing this pilot program. We also have provided input to the Department of Veterans Services as it has been developing the details.” The MMAC Program will be accepting applications from qualified service men and women by the fall of 2016. To learn more visit www.dvs. virginia.gov or call the MMAC Program Manager at 804-786-0571.
From left are Mrs. Mary Ann Cowherd, Joseph Dowell, Monica Marciano and Mr. Lennie Cowherd WCDS Honors Recipients of Cherished Cowherd Scholar Award Rappahannock resident Joseph Dowell and Warren County resident Monica Marciano, both recent
graduates of Wakefield Country Day School, earned Cowherd Scholar Awards for having excelled both academically and athletically during their high school years. The awards are named in honor of WCDS graduate Leonard Cowherd III, who died in action during the Iraq war. Tips to protect your home while you’re away Don’t Let Burglars Walk Away With Your Possessions Nothing is more exciting than packing and getting ready for that much needed summer vacation to “get away from it all.” Unfortunately, some vacationers will return home to find “it all” no longer there when they return home. One of the biggest mistakes travelers make today is advertising their travel plans and whereabouts on social media sites. Broadcasting your location information and posting photos while on vacation is like handing the key to your house to potential thieves. AAA warns travelers to be vigilant and secure all property before leaving on vacation and to refrain from social media activity until after your trip. Every 14.6 seconds, someone becomes a victim of burglary in the U.S., according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Moreover, household burglaries accounted for an average loss of $2,251 per offense in 2014, costing victims nearly 4 billion dollars in lost property. “Summer vacation plans can quickly turn into a disaster for travelers who fail to execute a plan to protect their home while they are away,” warned Tammy Arnette, Senior Public Affairs Specialist for AAA MidAtlantic. “AAA advises homeowners to safeguard all property while away from home, including eliminating
the need to post detailed status updates online in social media forums.” Online Tips to Protect Your Property Even if you are not “bragging” about your vacation details, social media settings can display your location online. It’s best for travelers to completely log out and wait to log back in once home or make sure privacy and location settings are restricted. Don’t say you are on vacation on voice mail. Likewise, make sure your family and children do not use an e-mail auto response noting you are out of town. Cyber crooks issue mass mailings in hopes of receiving these automatic reply messages and cross check them with on-line directories to determine where you live. Only share details and photos of your trip after returning home. Disconnect your computers. Make sure any personal information on your computer is difficult to access. Disconnect your electronic devices from the Internet to prevent hackers. Offline Tips to Protect Your Property Remember, a “lived-in” look is the single most important deterrent against burglars. Pretend that you are a burglar. Try to think the way they would and walk around your house, inside and out, to find potential weak spots. Use timers on your lights, radios and televisions. Keep your grass cut. If you don’t stop your paper or mail delivery – make sure a neighbor or trusted friend collects them as a pile of newspapers on the driveway can tip off burglars. Park an extra car outside and ask a trusted family member to move it from time to time. Don’t leave garage door openers inside vehicles that will be parked outside the house. Ask your family or trusted neighbor to get boxes, etc. if you expect deliveries while you are gone. Don’t let the trash pile up.
Use flood lights and motion detectors. Keeping your lights on during the day time is a dead give-away that you’re not at home. Look through your windows and see what valuables are visible. If you can see any special possessions, move them out of clear sight. Store your valuables in non-traditional places such as the bathroom or attic. Burglars tend to want to get out quickly, so they go to the most likely room in the house first. Before You Leave….. Take an inventory - use a video camera to video all of your possessions – everything from furniture to jewelry to stereo equipment and televisions. Then be sure to review and update your insurance coverage. If possible, get an alarm system. They are a great deterrent to burglars. You may also receive a discount on your insurance rates. Don’t forget to protect yourself from identity theft while on vacation by tracking your credit and finances with a monitoring service. Be aware that not all of your valuables will be covered by homeowners insurance in the event of a burglary. There are limits on the amount of coverage you receive for valuables such as jewelry, antiques, business property and art, but you can purchase endorsements that will add extra protection. If you do become a victim, call 911 right away and report the crime. Once you have the police report, call your homeowners insurance agency to file a claim for property theft and damages. “Protecting our assets at home and while away from home is key to a successful vacation,” noted Arnette. “A failure to plan ahead can lead to disappointing financial losses and a sour ending to a sweet vacation.” Data Analytics Initiative to Connect Job Seekers to Jobs Open Data, Open Jobs will challenge entrepreneurs to identify new ways to connect Virginians to jobs by
creatively using workforce data Governor Terry McAuliffe has announced the Open Data, Open Jobs initiative to better connect job seekers with job opportunities. The Open Data, Open Jobs initiative provides a new open data set of available jobs in Virginia to equip innovators, programmers, and researchers with accessible data to help the Commonwealth offer new and creative approaches to articulating employer needs for talent and matching job seekers to job opportunities. Entrepreneurs can use the workforce data to create apps and programs that better engage a new generation of career seekers. Open Data, Open Jobs consolidates data from multiple, publicly available sources of job postings into one machine-readable file. The Governor’s Data Internship Program along with students and staff at the Discovery Analytics Center at Virginia Tech provided support necessary to combine, clean and enrich individual data sets to create the initial, new workforce data product. Work will continue in the coming months to capture additional job postings. The new Open Data, Open Jobs data set is available on the Commonwealth’s data portal: data.virginia. gov. “With close to 1.5 million jobs to fill in the next decade, we must take an all hands on deck approach to workforce development,” said Governor McAuliffe. “I applaud the teams of students and faculty at Virginia Tech who worked to open up this essential data. As we build the New Virginia Economy, it is imperative that we harness the creativity of entrepreneurs and coders to help us develop new ways to connect employers with prospective employees. We hope the Open Data, Open Jobs data will spur the development of apps and programs that will greatly benefit job-seekers today and in the future.” “Innovation such as we’re seeing with Open Data, Open Jobs is integral to building a workforce to support the new Virginia economy,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Maurice Jones. “In addition to Virginia Tech, George Mason University faculty and students are now exploring ways in which the new data set can better inform Virginia’s efforts to develop and expand its Data Analytics and Cybersecurity workforce. The Open Data, Open Jobs data is spurring both technology solutions and a fresh look at workforce challenges.” “Virginia is once again demonstrating leadership by opening up and posting jobs related data in support of the commonwealth’s workforce initiatives,” said Secretary of Technology Karen Jackson. “To further spur creativity, the upcoming annual commonwealth data-thon will be centered on this new data to highlight innovators’ abilities to creatively match Virginia job seekers with open opportunities.” Open Data, Open Jobs is the first See VIRGINIA, 28
Page 28 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Late July, 2016 VIRGINIA, from 27 initiative of the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Research and Statistics (CCARS). Executive Order 23: Establishing the New Virginia Economy Workforce Initiative called for CCARS to be a virtual center for modeling innovative approaches for improving and using labor market, workforce, and education data. CCARS is sponsored by the Council for Virginia’s Future. Initial partners lending their thoughts, talent, and data to this project include the: Discovery Analytics Center at Virginia Tech, Data Analytics Program at George Mason University, Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, Direct Employers Association, Inc., Virginia Employment Commission, Virginia Community College System, Devis, and Glassdoor. Virginia becomes first state to offer TSA Pre® and Transportation Worker Identification Credentials at select DMV centers The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will become the first motor vehicle agency in the nation to offer Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Pre® and Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) at select DMV customer service centers. Governor McAuliffe also highlighted a variety of other innovative partnerships and initiatives being implemented this summer at DMV, including new online discounts, a simpler method to renew expired driver’s licenses, additional knowledge exam languages, and the expansion of a program that allows high school students to take the learner’s permit knowledge exam in the classroom. Legislation sponsored by Delegate Lamont Bagby of Richmond and signed by Governor McAuliffe, effective July 1, enabled DMV to partner with TSA contractor MorphoTrust to offer TSA Pre® and TWIC in Virginia. “Making government services easier to access for taxpayers is a key part of improving the customer experience at agencies like the Virginia DMV,” said Governor McAuliffe, speaking at today’s event. “Expanding these federal credentials at DMV locations will save taxpayers time and money, and adds to the list of things they can do conveniently with one easy stop. From making vital records like birth and death certificates available to offering new electronic voter registration services, the Virginia DMV is a model in government customer service that we are working to implement throughout all state agencies in Virginia.” “Efficient government improves Have a short local news item you’d like included in our briefs? Send it to: briefs@warrencountyreport.com
the everyday lives of Virginians. DMV taking the initiative to offer these new federal services is just another way that Virginia stays ahead of the curve and will continue to do so in the future,” said Secretary of Transportation Aubrey Layne. Beginning today, customers can conveniently apply for TWIC and TSA Pre® credentials at DMV’s Richmond Central Customer Service Center, 2300 West Broad Street, Richmond. By the end of 2016, DMV will also offer these services at its customer service centers in Newport News, Roanoke, Tyson’s Corner, Abingdon, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Leesburg, and its motor carrier service center on Interstate 81 in Stephen’s City. DMV’s Williamsburg Customer Service Center will be added to the slate next year. DMV’s TWIC and TSA Pre® sites will supplement TSA’s current locations in Virginia. Currently, customers can obtain TWIC or TSA Pre® credentials at 2002 Bremo Road, Richmond; 2021B Cunningham Drive, Hampton; Victory Crossings Shopping Center, Portsmouth; 895 Poplar Hall Drive, Norfolk; 144 Business Park Drive, Virginia Beach; and Alexandria Commons Shopping Center, Alexandria. In addition, customers can obtain TSA Pre® credentials at Richmond International Airport, Reagan National Airport, and Dulles International Airport. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit www.tsa.gov/precheck or www.tsa. gov/for-industry/twic. TWIC provides access to secure areas of the nation’s maritime facilities and vessels. TSA Pre® offers expedited security screening for travelers departing at select airports across the United States. By increasing access to enrollment services, DMV adds convenience for its customers, in particular, frequent air travelers and trucking companies that require TWIC for their drivers. New Voter Registration Innovation Customers Will Be Able to Apply to Register to Vote Electronically at DMV Governor Terry McAuliffe has announced an exciting new innovation from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Department of Elections enabling customers to apply electronically to register to vote at DMV’s 74 customer service centers and five mobile offices throughout the Commonwealth. Virginians have been able to apply to register to vote at DMV since 1996, and a majority of Virginians who apply to register to vote or change their addresses do so through DMV transactions. Each year, DMV submits more than 500,000 paper voter registration applications to the Department of Elections. “This new innovation is a great example of government using technology to serve taxpayers better and make it easier to participate in our
elections,” said Governor McAuliffe, speaking at the announcement. “By streamlining the voter application process at the DMV we will help Virginians to get in and out of customer service centers faster and give DMV employees more time to focus on customers, rather than processing stacks of paper applications. I want to thank the teams at the Virginia DMV and the Department of Elections who worked hard to enhance the experience they offer taxpayers while conserving government resources in the process.” DMV’s new electronic voter registration application process, which the agencies are launching this month, will make the voter registration process quicker and easier for the customer. It also will drastically reduce the amount of time DMV employees spend printing, sorting, auditing and mailing paper voter applications. This work can take two to four hours per day for the assigned DMV employee at each office, time better spent on direct customer service. “We consider this new electronic application process to be a win-win for everyone involved,” Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Ric Holcomb said. “DMV will experience a significant reduction in staff time and paper usage, and our customers will receive even more efficient service at their local DMV office.” In addition, the new system also enables DMV customers who need to update their address with both agencies to do so electronically on DMV’s website, dmvNOW.com, rather than having to complete and mail a paper voter application. Just as DMV customers can conduct more than 40 transactions securely through the DMV website, the new system gives customers – at their fingertips – the power to submit through a keypad the necessary information that election officials need to process e-applications. This will eliminated most paper registrations originating from DMV, improve the accuracy of data entry, decrease processing times for registrations and reduce the transfer time of completed forms from DMV to local registration offices. With the old system, a customer who indicated an interest in applying to register to vote at DMV would be given a paper voter application to complete. DMV would mail that application to the Department of Elections which would then mail it to the customer’s local general registrar to complete the voter registration process. “These upcoming changes will not only make the registration process more flexible, efficient and portable, but it will reduce the administrative burden for registrars,” Virginia Commissioner of Elections Edgardo Cortés said. “We are excited to work with DMV officials as they modernize this process and thank them for their continued partnership in providing registration opportunities for Virginians.”
Three reasons Military veterans make topnotch employees Politicians call them heroes and strangers thank them for their service. But when their enlistment comes to an end, veterans need more than a pat on the back as they return to civilian life. They need jobs. And increasingly, they seem to be getting them because the unemployment rate among veterans has been on the decline in recent years. In May, the veteran unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, down from 5 percent for the same month in 2015, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That compares to a 4.7 percent overall unemployment rate. “I think in the last several years there has been a focus on the importance of hiring veterans and many businesses have taken that to heart,” says Nick Baucom, a U.S. Marine veteran who makes hiring veterans a priority for his company, Two Marines Moving (www.TwoMarinesMoving.com). “But probably the biggest reason that the unemployment rate for veterans has trended downward is that, as a group, veterans bring with them experience and attitudes that make them great employees.” Baucom’s moving company employs more than 100 veterans between its two locations – the Washington, D.C., area and Miami. He’s wants to hire more because his company is booked three to four weeks in advance and he could use the extra help. “But with the unemployment rate for veterans dropping, it’s becoming more challenging to hire them,” says Baucom, who also is author of “On the Move: A Marine’s Guide to Entrepreneurial Success.” “I can’t complain too much, though, because I’m glad so many other employers are seeing the benefits of having veterans in their workforce.” Baucom says there are several reasons veterans make topnotch employees, including: Their tenacity. Veterans know what perseverance is all about, if for no other reason than they survived boot camp, an arduous challenge that puts a person’s fortitude to to the test. Marines, for example, must prove they can hike 20 miles carrying a fully loaded pack. Their decisiveness. People in the military don’t always have the luxury of taking all day to analyze a situation before making a decision. Yes, they must gather data and understand it thoroughly – but they understand the need to do it expediently. “A 90 percent solution now is better than a 100 percent solution later,” Baucom says. “Both in the Marines and in the business world, I’ve found that waiting for that 100 percent solution just leads to paralysis.” Their initiative. Anyone in the military learns to follow orders. But they also understand that there are situations when they need to take action
in the absence of orders. If something needs to be done, they don’t have to wait to be told. “I know that Marines go through quite an ordeal in their training and in carrying out their missions,” Baucom says. “When we ask them to move a piano, it probably doesn’t seem all that difficult in comparison.” Donors urged to help replenish local blood supply Virginia Blood Services is urging Virginians to help replenish an extremely low summer blood supply and asking eligible donors to visit any one of its area Community Donor Centers or mobile blood drives. “Summer is always a challenging time for blood collections,” says Virginia Blood Services Executive Director, Todd Cahill. “Maintaining a safe and adequate blood supply is our top priority. Currently, both local and national blood supplies are at significantly low levels.” In order to ensure adequate blood supply to support treatment of patients, including those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases, patients undergoing organ transplants, and trauma victims, Virginia Blood Services notes it is crucial that donors come out and donate as often as possible, especially during July and August. As the need for blood increases during the summer, the number of blood donors significantly decreases, causing an area wide and often nation-wide blood shortage. Some of the larger blood drives that bring in more donors are held at area high schools and universities, which are closed or on reduced hours during the summer break. Summer vacation travel schedules are another reason why blood donations plummet during July and August. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. But while national tragedies like the recent Orlando and Dallas shootings shine a light on the importance of blood donations, the fact is that approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U.S. A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood. Additionally, more than 1.68 million people are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2016. Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment. Although all blood is made of the same basic elements, not all blood is alike. In fact, there are eight different common blood types, which are determined by the presence or absence of certain antigens – substances that can trigger an immune response if they are foreign to the body. Since some antigens can trigger a patient’s immune system to attack the transfused blood, safe blood transfusions depend on careful blood typing and cross-matching. For more information, visit vablood.org, or call 800-989-4438. – briefs@warrencountyreport.com
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Friday, July 22 Forecast 94° | 72° 10:30am - 11am Dance Party! Handley Library. Toddlers, Preschoolers, & their grown-ups are welcome to boogie down! 6pm - 8pm Vacation Bible School: Cave Quest. Stephens City UMC 5291 Main St, Stephens City. Register on line at church website. 8692348 7pm - 10pm Front Porch Style Pickin’ Party. Warren County Senior Center, 1217 Commonwealth Ave. All levels of talent are welcome. Acoustic instruments only. Saturday, July 23 Forecast 95° | 69° 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. Monday, July 25 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, July 26 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. Wednesday, July 27 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. Thursday, July 28 4pm - 5pm Anti-Litter Council Mtg. Warren County Government Center. Friday, July 29 10:30am - 11am Dance Party! Handley Library. Toddlers, Preschoolers, & their grown-ups are welcome to boogie down!
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. Monday, August 1 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. 7pm - 8pm Council Work Session. Town Administration Building, 102 E. Main St. Tuesday, August 2 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. 2pm - 3pm Ambassador’s Club. Chamber Office. Wednesday, August 3 8:30am - 9:30am Small Business Committee. Chamber Office. 12:30pm - 1pm Warren County See CALENDAR, 30
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