Late August 2016 Warren and Frederick County Report

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Discovering Warren County:

Ninth annual Virginia Air Show is coming!

To be held Saturday, August 27 at the Front Royal-Warren County Airport

By Ken Thurman Warren & Frederick County Report The ninth annual Virginia Air Show is coming to Warren County Saturday August 27th at the Front Royal-Warren County Airport.

This time honored event is a festival-like event with fun, food, raffles, and entertainment unlike any other festival in the area. This year’s barnstorming extravaganza features the famed Bealton Flying Circus with comedy acts, wing walking and more.

Look forward to: Heart stopping aerobatic performances by Bill Finagin, a world renowned aerobatic pilot with his bright red Pitts Special Scott Francis in his composite MXS The return of “Double Trouble” (P51D) R/C jets A quad copter Gyro copters Our home based gliders and the PHI air rescue helicopter Hot air balloons, and more.

It’s no wonder that the Virginia Department Of Aviation (VDOA) representatives have called this show the most diverse group of aircraft flying at any air show.

Our sponsors, the Mid-Atlantic Ford dealers, promise to bring an array of vehicles to display along with Rolls Royce automobiles from Moyer

Motor cars.

This year’s Car Show/Cruise-in features a top fuel dragster, motorcycles, and an incredible variety of cars from multiple eras. The event organizers encourage owners of all make and model cars to come. Participants pay $15 at the gate to register the car which also pays for the vehicles occupants’ admission to the

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Add an airplane train, FREE face painting, FREE balloon animals and more for kids, plus food, vendor displays, and just plain fun for the whole family and you have the Virginia Air Show.

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Council ends Gazebo security camera controversy-finally Members voted 4-1 to authorize $6,500 for three high definition cameras and recording system

By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report Back in December of 2015, the Front Royal Town Council and the citizens of Front Royal listened to Councilwoman Bébhinn Egger’s arguments against the presence of security cameras at the Main Street Gazebo area and her desire to have them removed, stating reasons concerning violations to individuals’ right to privacy in a public place.

The council voted 4-2 to remove the cameras.

The Holidays passed in relative peace, but that would not remain after the dawn of the New Year. The camera issue became front page news and the heated debate raged in town council meetings, among the business owners on Main Street and residents within the town of Front Royal.

During the debate process, two petitions were submitted to councilone for the cameras and one against the cameras-both bearing just over 100 signatures.

Egger recommended that the council hold a public hearing on the matter, and the council decided in favor.

After the public hearing, the matter went back to a council work session and then after almost eight months of more heated debate among business owners and residents of Front Royal, the council voted 4-2 in July to adopt a new security policy and to put up new cameras.

They decided on the type of cameras, how the recording system would be used, and how the revised program would be funded. Along with that, they passed a resolution concerned with monitoring and maintaining them.

Councilwoman Egger and Councilman Bret Hrbek held firmly against the camera installation and tried to derail the project at a council meeting when the new program was

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finally unveiled, introducing amendments that appeared to be aimed at dismantling the procedural aspect of the program.

Each amendment was shot down, except the one concerning who would decide where to put the new cameras.

In the original plan, it would have been up to the town manager to decide, but Egger pushed for an amendment that would place the decision in the hands of the council.

The council voted on the amendment and it passed.

At the August 8 council meeting, the council voted 4-1 to authorize the purchase of three, 6-megapixel, high definition cameras and the recording system at a cost of $6,500. The council will pay for the equipment by using the asset forfeiture funds seized from defendants in federal investigations and given to the police department as an award for working with the law enforcement agencies. This means council won’t have to dip into the general funds.

A total of $2,398 will come from a donation of two Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 7731 Point to Point access points. The Town intends to use the devices as part of the installation of the video cameras.

Councilman John Connolly made the motion to approve the requests.

Egger stated that she still felt strongly that the town council is attempting to solve a problem that doesn’t exist and that she still had issues regarding the freedom of information requests that could allow the public to view the video footage, but said she wouldn’t continue to argue against the measure due to her previ-

ous statements.

The final vote was taken, with Egger casting the lone vote against the measure. Vice Mayor Hollis Tharpe, Councilmen Eugene Tewalt, Jacob Meza and Connolly voted in favor of the motion. Councilman Bret Hrbek was absent from the meeting.

At the meeting, the council addressed several other items on the agenda. These were: A budget amendment from Community Director Felicia Hart. The Council received a request from Hart to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016/17 Community Development expenses in the amount of $20,000.

In a letter to the council, Hart requested that $5,000 from the $20,000 be used towards the branding program and added to the existing Community Development Block Grant.

This would allow the town to be several months ahead with the branding, and not have to wait for the next grant application. Hart also asked to slate $6,000 of the requested budget amendment to the new Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center, and to increase the Town Council Professional Services by $9,000. The measure passed on a 5-0 vote.

Voted on a receipt and distribution of a $350 donation from Bike Virginia. The measure passed on a 5-0 vote. The Town hosted the Bike Virginia Event on June 24, 2016, and the rest stops for this event were provided by volunteer groups. The donation of $350 was given to the Town of Front Royal from Bike Virginia to be distributed between two volunteer groups; the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Venture Crew (an affiliate of Boy Scouts of America). The Council was requested to accept the donation and to authorize its equal distribution of the donation to the two volunteer groups in the amounts of $175 each.

During the mayor’s report, Mayor Timothy Darr: read a letter from Senator Mark Warner in which the Senator congratulated the town of Front Royal for their receipt of the Tree City USA Community Award for the year of 2016 and promised that the letter from the Senator would be forwarded on to the Tree Stewards. thanked the police department for the National Night Out event that the police department hosted at the

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Gazebo area. read a letter of recognition to the Interim Financial Director, B.J. Wilson for his work in that position after Kim Gilkey Breeden retired. “At the time when he assumed this role, the town was transitioning to a new finance software, town real estate and personal property taxes were due, the proposed budget for the next fiscal year was to be finalized and presented and reviewed by town council, and the town’s fiscal accounts had to be closed by June 30. Individually each of these are a daunting task, but for one individual to step in and complete all of these efforts is an amazing feat. B.J. has not only completed each of these tasks but he has also continued to manage the day to day operations of the finance department. The town is grateful to the dedication to our citizens as displayed in his role as acting finance director,” he said. The mayor, speaking directly to B.J. Wilson, closed with, “A lot times we go without saying what an employee means to us but this time I just want to let you know

on behalf of the council, the town and everybody we certainly appreciate all you have done to the town.”

The Council passed a resolution of support for New Market Tax Credit Program. The town was requested to consider a resolution of support and participation to commit the town to participate in the program through the Economic Development Authority and People, Inc. to provide capital funding of the design and construction of: the new police headquarters Leach Run Parkway extension of West Main Street through the Avtex property phase II of Happy Creek Road sidewalk extensions along West Main Street and Kendrick Lane.

The town will commit to funding the EDA’s debt service for the town’s share of the project cost for the estimated $24,350,000 capital investment in these projects. The resolution passed on a 5-0 vote.

With no further business, the mayor adjourned the meeting.

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Thanks for supporting Waggin’ for Dragons Editor: I would like to thank everyone in the community who worked together to make the 3rd Annual Waggin' for Dragons dragon boat race to benefit the Humane Society of Warren County a phenomenal success.

This event would not be possible without the financial support from the Petco Foundation who serves as the title sponsor. We are grateful for the generosity of the 16 team captains and their competing teams.

We are thankful for our supporting sponsors who donated valuable resources: Holiday Inn & Suites FR Blue Ridge Shadows, Warren County Government/Parks and Recreation/ Front Royal Golf Club, Town of Front Royal, Photography by Savannah, Midway Towing, JPG Towing, Wal-Mart, Lowe's, Warren County Fire and Rescue, Sheree Jennings, Corrugated Container Corporation, Push to Start Band, Mark Bower, Dan Beasley, and the planning and event volunteers.

Waggin 'for Dragons exceeded all fundraising expectations as it grows each year and serves as largest fundraiser in our shelter's history. To all the community's collaborative heroes who planned and paddled and raised funds for the homeless pets of Warren County, thank you. Until next year, paddle on!

Lavenda Denney Executive Director Humane Society of Warren County Relevant Facts Missing From AntiTrump Op-Eds Editor: There are many ways in which persons who wish to see Hillary Clinton stacking the Supreme Court with more Justices holding anti-Christian world views are participating in her campaign. One of those ways is by writing opinion columns attacking Christians Mike Pence and Donald Trump while omitting relevant information. That tactic was well displayed in two columns published in the mid-August edition. The first was by a journalist, Bob Franken, who has made his living for decades working for CNN (a.k.a. Clinton News Network) and the even more Democrat love nest, MSNBC. The second column was by Neocon, “Never Trump” cheerleader, and leading spokesman

for the War Party wing of the GOP, Rich Lowery.

Both gentlemen fumed outrage at Trump’s response to being viciously attacked on national television by Khizr Khan. Khan, a Muslim, claimed Trump needed to read the Constitution and lambasted Trump for wanting to temporarily halt Muslim migration to America from countries known to export Muslim terrorists.

Presumably, the Muslim-Democrat wanted those who don’t know any better to infer that the Constitution requires the U.S. to admit any noncitizen Muslim who wants to come.

The criticism of Christians Pence and Trump revolved around the fact that the Muslim’s son had been killed 12 years ago in Iraq while serving in the U.S. military. For that reason, even though Khizr Khan had put himself front and center in the Clinton campaign, he was, according to Franken and Lowry, above rebuttal by Trump.

Missing from the anti-Trump polemics was any information about who Khizr Khan is and how he has made his living for past decades. Is it not relevant that Khan supports Muslim sharia law and that his financial interests are jeopardized by Trump’s position that refugees need to be properly vetted before being granted entry? Khan, who lived and worked in Saudi Arabia for many years, formerly worked for a DC law firm that was a registered agent of the Saudi government. Through his law practice Khan has deep ties to the government of Saudi Arabia and wealthy Muslim investors. Khan exploits the controversial aspect of U.S. immigration law that essentially permits wealthy foreigners to buy their way in. He also has ties to the Clinton Foundation that received millions of dollars of donations from the Saudi government while Hilary was Secretary of State.

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Engle’s Angle: “Why?”

By Kevin S. Engle This afternoon, I’ll grab a bucket and walk to the end of the driveway. And then I’ll do something that irritates the crap out of me.

I’ll walk along the road and pick up stuff.

Stuff that shouldn’t be there.

Cigarette butts, a beer can or two, some broken glass, and who knows what else.

I saw a key fob in the yard the other day when I was mowing.

Why? Why do people have to litter?

Is it fun?

I don’t understand.

When I’m in the car, I don’t have this desire to toss things out the window.

Why can’t you throw your trash away when you get home?

Or into the first garbage can you come across?

Do you fling cigarette butts out your family room window before lighting up another? Or toss an empty beer can onto the kitchen floor before grabbing one from the fridge?

Don’t answer that.

Every time I walk along the road with my bucket, I just shake my head and wonder why.

Is it that tough to throw your garbage in the garbage?

A few years ago, while filling up at a gas station, a woman in the backseat of the car next to me cracked open her window and tossed out some crumpled up paper.

Really?

Did that just happen?

You do know you could’ve gotten out of the car, walked three feet and put it in the garbage can?

Despite my wife’s cautionary voice in my head to keep my mouth shut in these situations, because you never know what might happen, and she’s right, I couldn’t.

I would’ve been more upset with myself if I hadn’t said something.

I sized up the guy pumping gas, felt reasonably confident I could take him if it came to that, and opened my mouth.

“Excuse me,” I said, “I think something fell out of your car” as I pointed to it.

I braced, waiting to be cursed at and who knows what else.

He didn’t say a word. He just picked up the paper and tossed it in the garbage.

I breathed a sigh of relief and tried to calm my racing heart.

Sadly, I didn’t say anything a few weeks ago when I saw a rough looking dude in a pickup truck throw stuff onto the ground at the same gas station.

I waited until he pulled out, and then picked up his trash and threw it away.

No doubt he’ll do it the next time too.

There’s a guy in my neighborhood who regularly collects trash along the road. I’m not sure why he does it, but I’m glad he does.

I’ll drive by and see him in his fluorescent orange and yellow vest and all the bags of garbage he’s collected.

I saw him somewhere once and thanked him.

But he shouldn’t have to.

If people did what they’re supposed to, he wouldn’t have to clean up after them.

I know the police have bigger things to worry about than littering, but I wish they’d give out more fines for people who do.

And then maybe I wouldn’t have to get out my bucket every so often. And the guy in the fluorescent vest could spend his time doing something else.

It’s not all bad. The author found a wrapped cheeseburger this time. Lunch!

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Discovering Warren County: Third annual boat race bigger and better than ever Humane Society of Warren County hosts Waggin’ for Dragons and raises $40,000 for animal shelter

By Ken Thurman Warren & Frederick County Report

The Shenandoah River erupted Saturday, August 13th with the sound of drums beating, coxswains shouting, and paddles tearing through the water as the Humane Society of Warren County (HSWC) hosted the third annual Dragon Boat Races, Waggin’ for Dragons.

Opening ceremonies for this year’s sixteen teams started at 9:30 a.m. with nearly non-stop racing and closing awards ceremony running until 3:30 p.m. The event continues to increase in popularity with nine teams in the first year, 12 in the second year and now 16 teams.

The races feature large gaily painted dragon headed boats with 20 rowers, a drum beater and a coxswain in each boat. Dragon Boat racing originated in Southern China and gained popularity in North America in the 1970s as a corporate team building sport and fundraiser and continues annually here in Front Royal.

The colorfully dressed and costumed teams with equally colorful names competed head-to-head over a 200-meter course with winning times approaching one minute even.

Talk about colorful with names like, “Blew by You”, “River Dawgz”, “Kitty Katastrophe”, “Mountain Dwellers & Real Estate Sellers”, “Diesel the Country Dog” and more. Each team raised $2,000 or more to benefit the HSWC with the River Dawgz ($7,200) and Millers Marauders ($6,100) leading the way with fund raising. Together with a generous donation from the PETCO Foundation ($20,000), the HSWC after costs, raised nearly $40,000 beyond expenses.

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Winners were divided into two categories with “recreational” (rowers racing once a year) Gold going to “Blew by You”, Silver to “Diesel the Country Dog”, and Bronze to “We are team VSC” and “Sporting” (teams racing multiple events each year) with Gold going to “Booz Allen BetaFish”.

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Front Royal Limited Partnership asks for exceptions to subdivision standards

Front Royal Town Council to hold public hearing on road width request

By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report One of the recurring battles in Front Royal Town Council’s work sessions has been about developers’ requests for special exceptions to standards in the town code and such was the case at the August 1st meeting when Front Royal Limited Partnership (FRLP) applied to allow for narrower roads on the firm’s 149acre project that is in the town’s corporate limits.

The property is north of Happy Creek Road, also on the north side of Norfolk Southern Railroad and can be accessed from Marys Shady Lane.

FRLP currently owns a total of 604 acres, recently annexed by the town and is being heavily considered for the development of 800 homes.

Front Royal Planning and Zoning Director Jeremy Camp addressed the council to speak about the request.

FRLP is requesting an exception in order to build roads 32 feet wide rather than the required 36 feet and collector routes at 36 feet compared to the 40 feet as required.

The ordinance governing subdivisions does allow applicants to receive an exception if they are able to demonstrate that alternate standards would achieve certain goals, according to Camp. He went on to report that the developer’s initial request included several additional modifications, and that the discussions have centered on proposed changes to street-width standards.

The Virginia Department of Transportation currently requires a minimum of 29 feet for local roads.

The Front Royal Planning Commission held a hearing on June 15, after which they agreed to forward a formal request to the Council recommending approval of the application that would allow for the alternate standards to the minimum require paved widths for local and collector streets. The alternate standard would reduce the widths by a total of 4 feet. Camp also noted that the developer, FRLP has yet to file a plan regarding the requested alterations.

Councilman Eugene Tewalt raised his concerns.

“We’ve just passed a subdivision ordinance and we are going to make alterations to it immediately?

The ordinance was just passed six months ago or less. And now we are talking about making alterations to it already? If you alter one you are

going to have to alter everyone else’s who comes in here in the future.”

Tewalt addressed some additional concerns as well. “When you drive around town and you look and you get a 36-foot face to face, curb and gutter and vehicles parked on both sides of the road you cannot get a car and bus or an emergency vehicle or a snow plow through that. It is impossible. That is why they have to stop to let the other through first. I don’t think we need to do it. If we start today, we just might as well change the subdivision ordinance as well and I have no interest in changing any of it

personally,” he said.

Mayor Timothy Darr questioned Camp as to why the town council should consider an exception to the width requirement when the developer has yet to submit a plan.

“I mean if we had the set of drawings here to look at to be able to say that we want the exception on road A and road C and road F, then we can look at that and say that. Where do we go from here? Why are we giving them an exception when we don’t know where the exact exception will be?” he asked.

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Tewalt stressed again that he was not willing to take action on the request, saying that the council was way ahead of the game.

“If we open the door today we will never close it. I’m not ready to vote on anything yet. If we can look at it down the road and see if there are a couple of streets that we may want to narrow, then that is a different issue, but not in a random approval

vation and water quality criteria due to the reductions of the impervious areas caused by paved roads.

Darr asked what the town and its citizens would gain by approving this now without having the actual roads.

“It’s kind of a blanket statement right now. I’m not against it. I supported the planning commission’s recommendation last time and I probably will. I’m just trying to figure out why we are here instead of here with the whole subdivision laid out so we can see which roads they want to make 32 or 36 feet across,

that would change all the streets in the whole development. That just doesn’t make good sense,” he commented.

Councilman Bret Hrbek then asked if FRLP had shown that the alternate standards proposed would meet the goals for the subdivision.

Camp replied that FRLP claimed that narrower streets would be safer and that would qualify the changes under the traditional neighborhood design criteria. Camp pointed out earlier in the discussion that narrower streets would also qualify under the conser-

and then we can have that fair and open discussion as whether we can do this or we can’t do this. That is my only concern. I’m not against 32-foot road widths, I’m against the process we are following now. Right now the FRLP is not here stating their case why. That is my only concern. I just have trouble supporting something that I don’t know where I am supporting,” said Darr.

Camp replied that the planning commission was leaning towards denying the request, however the applicant (FRLP) significantly modified

the original request so the commission felt comfortable forwarding the request onto council.

Darr repeated his desire to see additional information on why the planning commission changed its position in favor of the request before forwarding the request and scheduling a public hearing, but would support moving forward with a public hearing if the council felt it was ready for one.

The council agreed to schedule a public hearing for the request.

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“Buy Fresh, Buy Local” is credo of Linden business The Giving Tree Farmers Market and Gift Shop owners pride themselves on supplying quality produce to the community

From left to right, Abby Diaz, John and Brittany Duvall display some of the luscious fruit and organic vegetables from The Giving Tree Farmers Market and Gift Shop in Linden.

By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick Report To eat a simple salted tomato and mayonnaise sandwich has to be one of the best summer treats.

To have the tomato come from a local farmers’ market and be a type of Heirloom is even better.

Several types of those Heirloom tomatoes, along with an abundance of fruit, vegetables and arts and crafts can be found at John and Brittany Duvall’s The Giving Tree Farmers Market and Gift Shop.

For the last seven years they’ve owned the store that sits at the intersection just across from the post office in Linden, several miles east of Front Royal on John Marshall Highway.

It got its name from “The Giving Tree” by Shel Siverstein, which is a

favorite book of John’s.

During a visit, Abby Diaz, who works in the store with them, and the couple themselves, were friendly and welcoming, choosing and displaying part of the bounty available there.

John took the lead and was eager to give a tour of the store during an interview with them last week. Along the way, he gave a little history of the development of the store and themselves.

John comes from Fairfax and Brittany from Sterling, but John’s grandfather, John D. Dunette, had a spot in the North Fork campground where the family used to come and camp frequently over the years when he was growing up.

“I’ve been coming out to Front Royal my whole life, and always loved it here. I wanted to come back,” he said.

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During the years in between, he started a junk removal business in Northern Virginia, then sold it and bought this place and a 20-acre farm on Guard Hill named after his chocolate lab, Shauna Fay. “We love living in Linden, and the community has received us pretty well,” Brittany said.

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As if proving that, in 2014, the market was voted “Best Orchard Farm Stand” by the Northern Virginia Daily’s voter-response survey, He and Brittany have made the business a success because of the high quality of their products and because they get most of what they sell from local suppliers.

They are part of the “Buy fresh, Buy Local” movement, which has taken hold in recent years, as people discover that produce from a local supplier not only tastes better, but has a huge number of other environmental benefits.

“It keeps money in the community. Many people move out here and work in the city and like to take advantage of country living,” John explained.

On Sunday and Monday, they buy food from local farmers, some of which are: Spring fresh lettuce Fruit-all of the fruit comes from Hartland and Stribling orchards, both located in Markham www.hartlandorchard.com, www.striblingorchard.com Apples Peaches Strawberries “The early rain and the dry spell made the stone fruits great this year,” said John.

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The Duvalls pose in front of their freezer with their bounty of meat and multicolored eggs.

Down Home Comfort Bakery; Immortal Mountain Gourmet Chocolate; cold-brewed coffee from Happy Creek Coffee and Tea company and local honey. Milk and dairy products come from Trickling Springs Creamery.

The pies from Front Royal Main Street’s Down Home Bakery are right at the front on the left and they said

they sell out pretty quickly, mostly pecan, but John and Brittany’s favorites are cherry and coconut.

“The new coffee cake with chocolate is great,” added Brittany.

“We live here, and are intertwined with the community, so we give people good quality,” John said. Ad he added that they don’t see others who are farming as competition.

“It’s a movement and people shopping at farmers’ markets see enough room to grow. We also direct people to the Farmers’ market in Front Royal,” John said.

At their farm, they have pigs, chickens, cows and goats, and some of the produce comes from there, too, like Heirloom tomatoes.

They said it’s very well guarded by two outside Hungarian Puli dogs named Velcro and Medusa.

“They keep it clear of predators,” said John.

The 200-plus laying hens, some of which have exotic names like: Barred Rock; Black Astraloupe; Silver Laced Wyandotte; Pearl-white Leghorn; Auracana, and Cuckoo Maran, lay varied shades of eggs.

“It took me a while to get the right variety of colored eggs,” he said.

The meat comes from rescue beef, steers that have been cut from dairy farms. When they’re ready for butchering, they are taken to the local Blue Ridge Meats for resale processing.

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They carry parts like chicken feet, gizzards, goat hearts, and lamb (the lamb isn’t from their farm).

They have an economic and logical system for fertilizing the fields.

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To help them with farm chores, interns from WWOOF (Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms) volunteer to help with the work.

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Inside the store, beyond the produce section, is a room filled with local crafts and to the right is a gallery where drawings and paintings from local artists are displayed, including pieces by Brittany, who is also an artist. The crafts are often bought by people for gifts, especially during the Holidays. John said people are glad to support local crafters and artists.

“The artists and crafters are from Fauquier and Warren Counties. We know them personally, have friendly relationships and are really happy when sell their work. It makes you feel good,” said John.

“We have 13 different artists contributing to the gallery in drawing, painting and photography, said Brittany who has a fine arts degree herself.

One of her paintings, her version of Gustav Klimt’s 1909 “The Kiss”, hangs at the far end of the gallery.

She said it was an art class assignment to simulate the style of famous artists. She used John and herself as subjects in 2009, and called it, “Another Kiss, a century later”.

And related to that, the couple is proud to announce that they will be welcoming their first child in March next year.

As well, John sees Front Royal standing on the brink of new kind of growth.

“It could be a mini-Asheville, younger people are moving here to start families. Also, a lot of realtors showing property on Blue Mountain, stop by to show case the store to prospective buyers, saying, ‘here’s a local food stand!’” John said. (for those not familiar with Asheville, North Carolina, it is known for being a center for artists, writers, retirees and for a variety of other positive cultural things.)

As part of their connection to other businesses, they interact in several ways.

They deliver fresh produce weekly to the restaurants Blue Wing Frog, Pave Mint, and Whole Ox (all three places met their top quality standards, says John) “It has been a privilege to be a part of their growth,” he added.

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Pies from Down Home Comfort Bakery and coffee from Happy Creek Coffee and Tea Company sit within easy reach at the entrance of Linden’s Giving Tree market and gift shop.

They also gather scraps from Blue Wing Frog, Pave Mint, Back Room Brewery, Shenandoah Valley home brewers’ guild and have a community compost drop off point behind the produce stand for people to contribute, and while scooping out seeds from a melon to offer bites to taste, John said, “pig-bucket!”.

The market is a bit out of the way for most Front Royal residents who don’t know the store is here because there’s usually not much reason to go that way down John Marshall Highway toward Linden.

But, even though it may have been a well-kept secret for most of the local population, the secret is out now, giving shoppers a reason to take the extra few minutes to see what they have to offer.

Abby, who works in the store with the couple, had wonderful things to say about them.

“John and Brittany are wonderful people and really take care of me as an employee, they have stood up for me like I was family. They are a huge part of the community and are the kind of people that really care and make a difference in the Linden community. I just thought you might want to put in something about John

and Brittany’s character, because that really is one of the biggest parts that make The Giving Tree such a great place to shop,” she said.

As an example of their generous natures, as the interview was ending, they loaded up a cardboard produce box for me to take home: there was fresh corn, which was sweet and juicy enough to eat raw, without butter and salt; plums, nectarines, Brandywine and purple Cherokee Heirloom tomatoes, a honeydew melon and a jar of Brittany’s homemade Rhubarbstrawberry jam preserves.

The Heirloom tomatoes were almost immediately used for the earlier-mentioned tomato sandwiches.

They also mentioned that a firsttime customer there is given free samples.

There are so many other products that a full list would be overwhelming, but some of them are: herbs; eggplant, cantaloupes peppers starter plugs for gardens (available in the spring); perennials; hanging baskets; ceramic and garden ornamentals, seasonal flowers, pumpkins, and Christmas trees …….and more.

The store is marked by a big watermelon slice sign, who smiles and waves greetings and goodbyes.

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Belle Grove Plantation to Host Annual Wine Fest Belle Grove Plantation will host its annual Wine Fest on Saturday, August 27 from 11am until 6pm. Tickets are on sale now at www.bellegrove. org.

The event will feature tastings from North Mountain Vineyard & Winery (Maurertown), Mountain View Vineyard (Strasburg), Quievremont Wine (Washington), Hunt’s Vineyard (Stuarts Draft), Valerie Hill Vineyard & Winery (Stephens City), and Chateau O’Brien (Markham). Winchester Ciderworks and Old Hill Cider (Timberville) will also participate. Copper Fox Distillery from Sperryville will attend this year’s festival and provide samples of their products, which include Belle Grove 1797 Whiskey,

based on the grains and techniques used at Belle Grove’s 18th century distillery.

Visitors with tasting tickets will receive a souvenir tasting glass and be able to sample from all vineyards and cideries as well as purchase wine or cider by the glass, bottle, or case.

There will be tent where guests may “check” their bags, making it easier for them to move around to all the activities at the event.

Live music will be another feature of the festival. From 11:30-2:30, country music and honkytonk singer and Strasburg native, Danni Leigh, will perform. At 3:00 p.m., Clay Arthur and the Mystic Pistols will take the stage with their eclectic variety of music including favorites from Clarence Clearwater Revival, Jimmy Buffett, George Strait, Violent Femmes,

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Throughout the day will be sheepdog handling demonstrations by Mark Soper and Nancy Cox Starkey in the field behind the tasting area.

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Belle Grove’s Wine Fest will also include cooking demonstrations in the big, red barn. Master Gardener Larry Haun will present “Cooking with Herbs” from 12:00-12:30 and then conduct a tour of the Belle Grove historic herb and flower garden. At 1:30, Chef Christa Nahhas of La Nourriture Catering will demonstrate “Ciders and Sliders” with savory and sweet treats. At 3pm, Chef Blair Dolinar of Nibblins’ Gourmet and Kitchen Shop will conduct a demonstration featuring peanut soup. For dessert at 4pm, Chef Tiffany Akers Hockman of Tippy’s Bakery in Strasburg will demonstrate making a wine infused cake.

Food will be available for purchase from area vendors. Winchester based food truck, Shaffers Barbecue Palace, will bring their popular smoked meats and sides made with family recipes. Mac Shack Express will be serving up their comfort food mac n’ cheese creations.

Among the artisan vendors at Wine Fest will be Flavor Pourfection Olive Oil, Hackwood Farms pickles, salsa, and condiments, Long Ridge Cigars, Gypsy Catwalk fine clothing, Clyde Jenkins traditional split oak baskets, George Anderton blacksmithing, Mata’s Menagerie fashion accessories, Carolyn G. Findler Art Studio prints and cards, Ruff Ranch Sanctuary, and My Buddy’s Nuts Gourmet Nuts. The Belle Grove Museum Shop, a site of the Top of Virginia Artisan Trail, also sells unique gifts made by local artists and producers.

Advanced tasting tickets are on sale now for $20 at www.bellegrove. org or in the Belle Grove Museum Shop. Advanced tickets may also be

purchased by cash or check at the Winchester-Frederick County Visitors’ Center at 1400 South Pleasant Valley Road in Winchester (open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) and the Belle Grove Museum Shop (open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.). At the gate on the day of the event, tasting tickets may be purchased for $25.

Admission includes a commemorative wine tasting glass, unlimited tastings, access to all vendors, performances, demonstrations, and tours of the historic Manor House and landscape. General admission is $10 for visitors who do not wish to do wine tastings or who are under age 21.

Patsy Cline Music Festival The Patsy Cline Music Festival will be held Labor Day weekend in her hometown of Winchester, Va. in honor of the legendary singer’s birthday anniversary Sept. 8.

Celebrating Patsy Cline sponsors the celebration that begins with a block party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Patsy Cline Historic House, 608 S. Kent St. Music will include entertainer Melissa Wright from noon to 1 p.m. She will be followed by Angelina Diana, the winner of the Patsy Cline Singa-Song contest held in Winchester in April. Liz Ruffner will follow with more Patsy songs.

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Headlining the festival is the band Viva la Muerte. The group has a local connection with a Winchester native who is part of the band. Matt Armstrong, the son of Dr. Jack Armstrong and the late Mary Kay Armstrong, is bringing the band up from Greensboro, N.C. “I feel humbled to be playing for the Patsy Cline festival,” Matt said.

“She was a pioneer and a goddess.

Her mother (Hilda Hensley) was my babysitter.”

Viva la Muerte began with a fiddle and two guitars in 2005. “I was one of the original songwriters along with a friend of mine, Joe Goeke,” Matt said.

“I played lead guitar back then, but play rhythm now since we've brought Will McCanless into the band. He can play mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and a lead electric. Bass player is Jared Zehmer and our brand new drummer is Wes Allen.”

Matt does all of the lead vocals for Viva la Muerte, and Jared does some harmonies. “I would describe our music as living in a conversation between folk rock, blues, and country, a conversation that we might title psychedelic Americana --- insofar as the psychedelic suggests a blurring of borders and Americana suggests an honoring of the deep roots of American music,” Matt said.

The band’s influences range from bridge building country figures like Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson to contemporary bridge builders like Wilco and North Carolina's own Ryan Adams. “Like the Grateful Dead, we're interested in that place where Merle Haggard and Chuck Berry collide, a strange desert rendezvous between north and south, east and west, left and right,” Matt added.

In 1973, Cline was the first solo woman performer to be elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame and the first solo female country star commemorated on a stamp by the U.S. Post Office.

Proceeds from the festival events will be used for continuous operation of the house to honor our native singer, Patsy Cline. Please join in celebrating her legacy with these events to honor her musical career.

Food will be available for purchase at the festival as well as wine and beer. Admission is $10 in advance until 5 p.m. Sept. 2 and $15 at the gate.

Tickets are available on the web site, celebratingpatsycline.org; at the house, 608 S. Kent St.; at G&M Music, 2640 Valley Ave.; WinchesterFrederick County Visitor Center patsyclinemusicfestival2016.bpt.me and Apple Blossom Mall information desk.

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Minister cousins work together to help others The fight against poverty and equality goes on for the Kilbys in Liberia and here

Cousins William and James Kilby, both Baptist ministers, pose in front of Reverend James Kilby’s church in Little Washington during a visit from William, who is from Liberia, Africa.

By Teresa Brumback Warren & Frederick County Report Two long lost cousins, separated by an ocean, are meeting for the first time and finding common ground in their respective ministries and struggles toward ending hatred and helping others.

Reverend James M. Kilby of Front Royal, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Little Washington and author of “The Forever Fight” about the civil rights era amid local national news in the late 1950s, this month is hosting a visit from his apparent cousin Reverend William P. Kilby, pastor of the Chocolate City Baptist Church in Chocolate City Gardnersville, Liberia, a tiny country in West Africa along the Atlantic coast.

The Liberian pastor, a likeable, calm, well-spoken man who chooses his words carefully, is tall and slender, and was wearing a strikingly handsome and colorful orange and brown patterned shirt from his country. He is visiting Kilby along

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“We’re trying to establish a school at the church, nursery to sixth grade.

My cousin is trying to help me make connections,” the Liberian pastor said of James Kilby.

The two met through sheer serendipity. In 2004, James Kilby attended Browntown Baptist Church to hear a presentation by Reverend Emile SimPeal from Liberia, who spoke about the educational needs of orphans in Liberia, a country decimated by civil wars and the Ebola virus.

“They were going through a war at the time,” recalls James Kilby. He was surprised to learn that the world is smaller than he thought.

Here the cousins relax on Reverend James Kilby’s front porch.

“He told me they had a whole village of Kilbys in Liberia,” he added, smiling.

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“We’re going to claim each other as cousins,” James says of William.

James explained that he is descended from a white slavemaster on the Kilby side. Kilby said he believes he had an ancestor that migrated to Liberia when President James Monroe gave slaves an opportunity to be free if they went to Liberia. That was in the early 1800s, long before President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. It was a project of the American Colonization Society, formed

by American slave owners who had ulterior motives of colonizing Liberia with these freed slaves after they ran their own plantations. Obviously,

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Liberians now speak English because of the influence of the many thousands of slaves from America who settled there, according to the Liberian pastor. Since it is on the Atlantic coast, it was an easy port for ships carrying slaves from America.

Today things are different in both countries: better, but still a long way to go. Of the Front Royal pastor, his Liberian cousin calls him “a great hero. He is following his father’s legacy of being a freedom fighter,” he said.

James Kilby’s father by the same name, was the late James W. Kilby, a quiet, reserved man who worked for years at Avtex where he endured on-the-job acts of hatred and at his home when he went public with his fight against segregation.

According to the Virginia Historical Marker Database, an inscription on the marker at Warren County High School on Luray Avenue, which is now a middle school, reads: “War-

ren County High School, a Public Works Administrative project, was constructed in 1940. In 1958, the local NAACP chapter, led by James W. Kilby, won a federal suit against the Warren County School Board to admit African-Americans for the first time. In response, Gov. James Lindsay Almond Jr. ordered it closed in Sept. 1958, the first school in Virginia shut down under the state’s Massive Resistance strategy. Following the 1959 Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruling that Massive Resistance was unconstitutional, a U.S. Circuit Court ordered it reopened. On 18 Feb. 1959, 23 African American students walked up this hill and integrated the school.”

In Liberia, the struggle was not racial discrimination but civil war. “We weren’t aware at the time of the civil rights movement in America,” says the Liberian minister. “It was a great challenge for (James Kilby and his father) to see that blacks have equal rights in America.”

William Kilby explains, “We had 16 years of civil war. People are still trying to rebuild their lives. Ebola shook our whole system. I’m grateful to America for its help,” he says, showing a letter he wrote to President Obama thanking him for sending 3,000 health care workers to help the country.

Similarly, James Kilby has been outspoken, writing to the South African Embassy regarding then-President Botha and apartheid in 1986.

He received a letter back sharing his concern for “human rights and civil rights.”

“My letter helped to work on his conscience,” James says.

Today, South Africa is a different place and so is Liberia. The civil war in Liberia is over and the government is “pretty stable,” says William Kilby.

Late August, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 15 While there are many Muslims in the country, he says “we haven’t experienced ISIS yet.”

Different tribes that once fought engaged in peace talks. “They’re getting along,” he adds.

But many of the people there are living below poverty, he explains.

Unlike other parts of Africa that are constantly battling droughts, “Right now it’s the rainy season. God’s blessed us so much; we don’t have earthquakes and droughts,” he said.

However, many of the children are from underprivileged parents and the children cannot go to school.

While visiting his cousin, William says he was treated to a big reception at his cousin’s church in Little Washington: an historic, concrete building. Coincidentally, William says his church in Liberia also is made of con-

crete and has a similar design, being attached to the church hall on the same floor. Both are Baptist churches, and everything about the services and praise and worship time are the same, the two ministers say.

The minister says the school at his church is already under construction, through no funds are available.

“We need blackboards, supplies, both supplies and money,” he said.

“US AID, CARE and other aid organizations don’t support churches, and they don’t do much with private schools,” he added.

The United Nations used to have a strong presence in Liberia but has scaled down its efforts since the war’s end. “We’re no longer in a state of emergency,” technically, he says, but adds that it’s tough for many people to eat.

Liberia lacks food distribution centers that are common in the US, William noted.

He says his role is to help as much as he can. “We are pastors. If we can be of help to any of them we will. We can talk to them, give them courage through the word of God, to give them the gospel,” he says.

“The bigger picture is economic hardship in the country. A lot of people are unemployed.” At his church, about 90 percent are unemployed, he says.

Most earn a living selling “little things” including fish and potatoes at small markets.

During his visit to Warren County, William Kilby plans to meet with Beth Iden of Browntown, who is leading a nonprofit group, the Liberian Orphan Education Project,

School in Monrovia, Liberia.

As far as the two working together on their respective education ventures, Iden couldn’t say, explaining there is a detailed process her nonprofit would have to go through.

For more information, contact James Kilby at jkilby@embarqmail. com.

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“Anytime a Liberian is in Front Royal, it’s such an unusual occurrence. I’d love to meet with him. I’m sure we know people in common in Liberia,” says Iden who has been to Liberia five times.

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County won’t support dissolving sanitary district The majority of registered voters in the Lake Front Royal subdivision wanted to abolish it

A resident of Lake Front Royal reacts to the vote taken by the board to let the sanitary district stand.

Fork District Supervisor Archie Fox stands firm on his support to abolish the Lake Front Royal’s sanitary district.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report At its August 16 meeting Warren County’s Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 against a motion to support or join a petition signed by 50 plus registered voters living within the Lake Front Royal subdivision to abolish the recently instituted sanitary district.

The group wanted to abolish the sanitary district earlier this year, but the board postponed any action on the matter until after its July 19 board meeting when they held a public hearing on the matter.

After the public hearing, they decided to mail out a survey to all of the

subdivision’s property owners to get their input on abolishing the sanitary district.

The County distributed surveys to 301 property owners and the results of that survey showed that of the 151 responses returned, 88 property owners expressed a desire to have the sanitary district abolished and 63 property owners wanted the sanitary district to remain intact.

Interim County Attorney Dan Whitten explained the results of the survey to the supervisors and members of the press and audience at the August 16 meeting.

One aspect of the survey showed the support and opposition based on the number of properties owned by

South River District Supervisor and Chairwoman Linda Glavis refuses to budge on her support of the property owners wanting to abolish the Lake Front Royal Sanitary District. responders. The clear majority lay in the members owning 115 parcels who wanted the district dissolved versus the supporters of the district owning 75 parcels. Whitten provided a copy of the comments made from the property owners surveyed, but all personal information had been stricken from the comments.

Shenandoah District Supervisor Tom Sayre said he noticed that no surveys had been sent to the renters living in the subdivision Whitten replied that the surveys were only sent to owners that they had on record and that only one owner was allowed to complete the survey mailed if the property had listed more than one owner.

He added that it would be hard to determine just who the renters were.

“If they don’t have a car registered in Warren County and are not registered voters in the county, it would be hard to determine if they are renters, and it would have required a lot more work in the short period of time we had,” Whitten explained.

Chairwoman Linda Glavis of South River District reminded the board that only the property owners pay the sanitary district fees.

She gave the board and the audience a brief rundown of the public hearing saying that there were 32 residents who spoke in support of abolishing the Lake Front Royal sanitary

district and 14 residents who spoke in favor of keeping the sanitary district in place. The 14 residents who spoke in favor of the sanitary district represented 11 households meaning that three of them lived in same houses that other speakers lived in.

The board also heard from some speakers that people were afraid to come and speak at the public hearing.

“That is why we decided to do the survey so that everyone would have an opportunity to weigh in on how they felt this issue should be handled as property owners.” Glavis stated.

Fork District Supervisor Archie Fox made the motion to support the petition to abolish the sanitary district. Chairwoman Linda Glavis called for second and didn’t receive one until she temporarily stepped down as Chair and turned over the chair to Vice Chairman Fox in order to second Fox’s motion.

Before the motion was seconded, North River Supervisor Daniel Murray weighed in as well by saying, “I would rather honor the judge’s ruling and try it because I don’t think people understand what could be good with this happening. It may be for the common good but they don’t know about it and are getting hearsay information. I think a threeyear trial period could work, then if the people who do not want the sanitary district after the three-year period, it can revert back to what it was before the judge’s ruling. I think there is too much of a void and lack of understanding all the way around of what a sanitary district can give to the people.”

At this point a female’s voice called out from the audience saying a clear emphatic “no”.

Fox added his comments to the discussion.

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don’t want it, I won’t support it,” he said.

Glavis added, “I think that the fact that 60.5 percent of the property owners responded to the survey and want to see this abolished speaks very highly to the fact that they care what happens to them and their sanitary district and I believe that we as the board of supervisors are elected to represent the will of the people and it is not up to us to tell them what is best for them. That speaks to me a lot. I think it is an insult to the intelligence of the people in Lake

Front Royal to say that they didn’t know what they were voting for. I am certainly disappointed and I will certainly support this motion.”

After the vote was taken with Fox and Glavis voting in favor of the motion and Supervisors Tony Carter, Murray and Sayre voting against the motion, Sayre made a motion that the supervisors would re-evaluate the measure in two years.

Carter seconded the motion and board voted 5-0 in favor of the motion.

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Bryce Peacock shines as a local soccer hero 12-year-old goalie headed to Arizona to play at the Grand Sports World as part of an elite team

Bryce Peacock at the RMA middle school playing field near the goal posts, relaxes while describing his experiences at the summer’s soccer camps where he was selected to the Region 1 Olympic Development Program pool.

By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report Thursday, August 12 was hot, muggy and buggy at the Randolph-Macon Academy Middle School soccer field, where I met Krista Peacock and her 12-year-old soccer-playing son Bryce to talk about his recent inclusion in the Region 1 Olympic Development Program (ODP) pool.

Krista kindly suggested that we take the interview inside the school where she is the Director of Human Resources, to an air-conditioned oasis.

Krista sat in and answered some of the questions and offered more information about some of the answers.

They said that Bryce, who is al-

ready in the ODP as a goalkeeper, spent July 7-10 at the ODP ID (to be identified) Camp at Ryder University in New Jersey, and then qualified to go back to the July 15-18 camp there.

This past week, Bryce was selected to the Region 1 ODP pool for his age group (2003).

So what does that mean?

According to the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program website, US Youth Soccer is divided into four regions, each of which offers a regional camp for state association ODP teams in each eligible age group.

Region 1 (upper Northeast) includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Is-

land, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.

The camps are designed to provide high level competition and training and those who are capable of performing at a higher level of play are identified for possible national team camp, pool, or team participation.

And Bryce was one of them.

Bryce described simply like this.

“You go, and any one of the states can be chosen to go on.”

Bryce explained that out of the approximately 300 athletes attending, in the first camp there were 32 goalkeepers, and in the second one, there were eight. Out of those eight, two were chosen and he was one.

Out of the 74 players in the Region 1 pool, Bryce and 17 others were selected to go to Casa Grande, Arizona in November to play at the Grand Sports World. They’ll be there for a week training with regional coaches and scrimmaging players from all over the United States. There he can possibly be identified (ID) to go to an international camp abroad.

Of the 17, seven are Virginians, including Bryce.

“Grand Sports World is a huge sports complex where sports teams practice and train,” said Krista.

“When we’re done in Arizona, and if I make the next cut, my goal is to play with other teams from abroad,” Bryce added. “Last year, the team went to Argentina.”

He’s pretty excited to having been chosen and is understandably looking forward to the trip.

“This is a very big deal in the soccer world,” said Krista.

Bryce, who is friendly, focused and direct, talked about himself a little bit during the interview.

He said that his father Greg was a goalie until middle school.

“I didn’t know that when I got into it,” Bryce said.

“Greg loves to watch Bryce play,” added Krista.

Bryce started playing soccer at three years old in the then Shenandoah County Soccer League.

“I loved it and still do,” he said.

The Peacock family has three boys who play soccer. They all started young. Hunter, who is 14 and Bryce both started when they were three.

“I had three boys, one, two and three years old, so it was a good place to take them to get their energy out,” Krista said, with a laugh.

His older brother Hunter, 14, also made it into the ODP district program, and ten-year-old Luke, is in ODP-D (development). Their younger sister, Kayleigh, has other interests, not soccer-related. She prefers gymnastics and cheering for basketball.

“I got into being goalkeeper at eight or nine. A goalie had quit the team and my coach suggested it, so I tried out. I was good at it, and I’ve liked it ever since,” Bryce said, and added, “Chris Peters had a goalie program in Winchester and I worked with him.”

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“We can’t thank you enough Chris Peter and Shenandoah Soccer Academy! You and your training have had an incredibly positive impact on our three sons’ soccer playing skills. This is especially true with our son Bryce.

Your ability to connect with him has taken him from a boy who didn’t want to attend practice, to a player who is excelling in the keeper position and now working out on his own at home. We couldn’t be more proud of this remarkable change in him.

The self confidence that you have instilled in him has been life changing, even though he may not know it yet. By the end of last season, his playing ability was nothing short of a total validation of the skills you are teaching. Chris, you have been such a great role model for our son and we are really excited to see what you can do with him in the future!”

Mom Krista says, “I’m not the usual soccer mom, but I feed him well, get him to practice and games and have chaperoned several trips, out of and in-state.”

He was in the Front Royal Soccer Association for two years on the Rox travel team, which is the seven-yearold program that identifies itself as

“providing a higher level of training and competition for those players that have a desire to develop their skills beyond that which is available in the Front Royal Soccer Association (FRSA) recreational league”.

Right now he’s on Peter’s Epic Freedom team. This team is composed of players from all over, including surrounding states like West Virginia as well as Front Royal and Winchester.

Bryce added that he also had to try out for it.

Why does he like it so much?

“I don’t know. Really……I guess because it’s something that’s fun to do,” he responded thoughtfully.

A few players and teams he admires include Tim Howard, goalkeeper for the U.S. Men’s National Team. He likes to watch the Barcelona soccer team because he says the players are really good.

As well, he likes goalie Hope Solo of the U.S. Women’s National Team, but during the interview, he mentioned that he was sorry to see that the women’s team had lost against Sweden in the Olympics earlier that day.

To keep in shape, he spends hours practicing and after school he goes to Skyline High School to lift weights for core strength. He listed other key elements in the sport, besides core strength. Footwork, upper body

strength and good hand-eye coordination are all important.

When asked what he does to keep in shape mentally for all the heavy competition, he said, “I just play the game, but added that sometimes he gets a little nervous in try-outs, “but not too bad.”

So his schedule is pretty full.

Krista described it like this, “During the fall, Bryce plays for his travel team Epic Freedom out of West Virginia and trains for ODP. Epic Freedom practices three days per week at the Veterans Administration Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and he has goalie training in Front Royal.

ODP training is mainly in Leesburg in the fall and then is in Fredericksburg and Williamsburg in the spring.

Training for ODP is mainly on Sunday evenings after a full day of soccer.”

Bryce said he’s either practicing, training or playing seven days a week. The fall season goes from August to November, and spring season starts in March and ends in June. In

between, he trains some more, and “does ODP stuff ”.

“Last year in the fall, I practiced every day for regular practice and also for footwork,” he said.

“It’s year-round all the time,” he said, with a grin.

It looks like it all pays off.

This year, he will have one goalie training in Front Royal and one somewhere else, maybe in Winchester.

He manages to keep a good grade average in school, too. He’s always on the A-B honor roll, and only got one B, the rest A’s last semester.

When asked if he wants to play soccer professionally as an adult, he had a surprising answer.

“I want to be an actor. When I watch TV and movies I think I’d really like to do that,” he said.

Right now, there aren’t a lot of places for him to act. There are musicals in middle school, but he doesn’t sing, and soccer doesn’t give him much time for other activities anyway.

Krista said he’s thinking of maybe

studying acting in college and trying to get a soccer scholarship, so he can do both then.

And the supportive parents pay for all the soccer expenses themselves.

“We’d love to have sponsors!” Krista said, laughing.

When asked at the end of the interview if he had anything more to add, Bryce said, “I want to thank Chris Peters and my parents for driving me everywhere.

Krista added with a laugh, “and for making you such a great person.”

He just smiled.

So, for those who don’t know what an accomplishment it is just to make ODP team, here is some information about the program from its website.

The US Youth Soccer ODP philosophy is to identify players of the highest caliber on a continuing and consistent basis. It was formed in 1977 to identify a pool of players in each age group from which a National Team will be selected for international competition.

Players are evaluated on the four components that make up a soccer player: technique; tactics; fitness and athletic ability and a psychological component (attitude).

Some of the benefits in the program include: player development; opportunity to train and play with the best players in one’s age group; quality instruction from nationally licensed coaches; quality competition in games against other state association ODP teams; exposure to regional and national team coaches; the opportunity to represent one’s state, region, or country in competition and exposure to college coaches.

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INDICTMENTS July 2016 Indictments – July Term Zachary Ryan Poletis The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about May 23, 2016, in the County of Warren, Zachary Ryan Poletis, 22, of 66 Valley Park Ct., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin.

Curtis Delaine Plaugher The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Curtis Delaine Plaugher, 22, of 899 S. River Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Curtis Delaine Plaugher did unlawfully and feloniously assault and batter Deputy M. Griffith, then knowing or having reason to believe that said Deputy M. Griffith was then engaged in the performance of his public duties as a law enforcement officer. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully assault and batter Brooke Spindle, a family or household member. Date of the offenses was on or about April 16, 2016.

of Warren, Becca Lynn Snider, 36, of 43 Broadway Ct., Linden, VA 22642, did unlawfully and feloniously, willfully or negligently cause or permit the life of a child to be endangered or the health of such child to be injured, or willfully or negligently cause or permit such child to be placed in a situation that its life, health or morals may be endangered.

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

and feloniously distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Morphine. Dates of the offenses were on or about March 30 and April 5, 2016.

Brandy Nicole Dawson The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about March 29, 2016, in the County of Warren Brandy Nicole Dawson, age and address unavailable, did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intention of converting goods and merchandise to her own use without having paid the full price thereof, willfully conceal or take possession of the goods or merchandise of Dollar General, having previously been convicted of larceny or an offense deemed as larceny two or more times.

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Tiara Lachay Bailey The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Tiara Lachay Bailey, 22, of 1203 South Fork Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630, with three counts. COUNTS ONE, TWO and THREE: In the County of Warren, Tiara Lachay Bailey did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. Dates of the offenses were on or about February 17, 26 and March 5, 2016.

Charles Jeremy Henson The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Charles Jeremy Henson, 31, of 115 W. 8th St., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNTS ONE and TWO: In the County of Warren, Charles Jeremy Henson did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin, and did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin while on public property or any property open to public use within 1,000 ft. of public or private school property. Date of the offenses was on or about March 16, 2016.

Court Grand Jury charges Shawntice Donette Howard, 28, of 671 Reynolds Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Shawntice Donette Howard did unlawfully and feloniously drive or operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, this being a third offense within five years of two prior offenses. COUNT TWO: while being a parent of, guardian for, or person responsible for the care of N.H., a child under the age of eighteen years, did commit a willful act or omission in the care of such child so gross and wanton as to show a reckless disregard for human life. Date of the offenses was on or about January 13, 2016.

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CRIME OF THE WEEK Frederick County Crime of the Week - August 15, 2016 This week’s Crime of the Week is a burglary and grand larceny of multiple items from the 6000 block of Valley Pike in Middletown. The homeowner reported the residence had been forcibly entered and numerous firearms removed from inside the home, along with some pieces of furniture, a freezer, bedding, an icebox and a stuffed Bobcat. The garage had also been entered and a 1994 Chevrolet Silverado pickup, a Hammond organ and two Harley Davidson Motorcycles were reported missing.

If you have any information regarding a suspect or a suspect vehicle in this incident, please contact the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office or Investigator Holmes Smoke at (540) 504-6561 or Crime Solvers at (540) 665‑TIPS (8477). Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Incident #16003252, 3374, 3742 Investigator Holmes Smoke Winchester Crime of the Week - August 5, 2016 The Winchester Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating an arson that occurred on Sunday, July 24, 2016 on Fremont Street. The fire was discovered around 3:50 p.m. An unknown suspect(s) ignited combustible materials located behind the residence at 513 Fremont Street. The fire quickly spread to the building and into the attic space. One person was home and was able to escape unharmed.

If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspects in this incident, please contact the 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 #16-030074.

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Sandy Lynn Smoot The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about March 30, 2016, in the County of Warren, Sandy Lynn Smoot, 28, of Rivermont Acres, Lot 59, Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, with a value of $200.00, or more.

Joe Lee Smelser The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Joe Lee Smelser, 48, address unavailable, with two counts. COUNTS ONE and TWO: In the County of Warren, Joe Lee Smelser did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule III controlled substance, to-wit: Buprenorphine and Naloxone. Dates of the offenses were on or about February 24 and March 4, 2016.

Daniel Allen Davis The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Daniel Allen Davis, 41, of 1 E. Main St., Front Royal, VA 22630, with three counts.

COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Daniel Allen Davis did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly or intentionally, possess a controlled substance classified in schedule I or II, to wit: Hydrocodone, not obtained directly from or pursuant to, a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of a professional practice, or not authorized by the Drug Control Act. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and falsely identify himself to a lawenforcement officer with the intent to deceive the law-enforcement officer as to his real identity after having been lawfully detained and after being requested to identify himself by a law-enforcement officer. COUNT THREE: did unlawfully drive a motor vehicle on a highway while his driver’s license or privilege to drive a motor vehicle had been suspended or revoked. Date of the offenses was on or about February 19, 2016.

Cassie Renee Sheetz The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Cassie Renee Sheetz, 20, address unavailable, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Cassie Renee Sheetz did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule III controlled substance, to-wit: Buprenorphine and Naloxone. COUNT TWO: being a parent of, guardian for, or person having custody of a child under the age of eighteen years, did willfully or negligently cause or permit such child to be placed in a situation that its life, health or morals may be endangered. Date of the offenses was on or about February 10, 2016.

Jeremy Sean Athey The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about December 25, 2015, in the County of Warren, Jeremy Sean Athey, 23, of 108 Twig Ct., Stephens City, VA 22655, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin.

Billy Jo Sheetz The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Billy Jo Sheetz, 32, address unavailable, with three counts. COUNTS ONE and THREE: In the County of Warren, Billy Jo Sheetz did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule III controlled substance, to-wit: Buprenorphine and Naloxone. COUNT TWO: while being a parent of, guardian for, or person having custody of a child under the age of eighteen years, did willfully or negligently cause or permit such child to be placed in a situation that its life, health or morals may be endangered. Dates of the offenses were on or about February 10 and March 16, 2016.

Candy Lee Sheetz The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Candy Lee Sheetz, 31, address unavailable, with two counts. COUNTS ONE and TWO: In the County of Warren, Candy Lee Sheetz did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule III controlled substance, to-wit: Buprenorphine and Naloxone. Dates of the offenses were on or about January 20 and February 17, 2016.

Ronald Dale Whittaker, Jr. The Warren County Va. Circuit

Court Grand Jury charges Ronald Dale Whittaker, Jr., age and address unavailable, with two counts.

COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Ronald Dale Whittaker, Jr., did unlawfully and feloniously manufacture a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: methamphetamine.

COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: methamphetamine. Date of the offenses was on or about February 19, 2016.

Travis Allen Scott

Kalib Andre Yakim The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about December 14, 2015, in the County of Warren, Kalib Andre Yakim, age and address unavailable, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, towit: Heroin.

Frances Lee Dawson The Warren County Va. Circuit

Court Grand Jury charges Frances Lee Dawson, age and address unavailable, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Frances Lee Dawson did unlawfully and feloniously forge a public document, to wit: A Virginia Uniform Summons #23903498, signed Crystal Gail King.

COUNT TWO: did unlawfully drive a motor vehicle on a highway while her driver’s license or privilege to drive a motor vehicle had been suspended or revoked. Date of the offenses was on or about May 31, 2016.

The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about March 30, 2016, in the County of Warren, Travis Allen Scott, 26, of Rivermont Acres, Lot 59, Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, with a value of $200.00, or more.

Robert John Wright The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about April 4, 2015, in the County of Warren, Robert John Wright, 25, address unknown, did unlawfully and fe-loniously sell or distribute an imitation controlled substance which imitates a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin.

Tony William Hatfield, Jr. The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about March 31, 2016, in the County of Warren, Tony William Hatfield, Jr., 26, address unknown, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule III controlled substance, to-wit: Buprenorphine and Naloxone.

You Are Invited!

WHAT: To join the Front Royal / Warren County Tree Stewards for the annual

“All AbouT Trees ClAss!”

Topics include the following: Tree Biology and Physiology •Tree Identification Tree Care and Pruning • Soil Selection • Tree Planting

WHere: Classes meet at the Government Center on Commerce Ave in Front Royal.

WHeN: Tuesday evenings, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Classes begin September 06, 08, 2016 2015 and run for eight Tuesday evenings.

Five Saturday classes emphasizing hands-on learning are also included times and locations to be announced.

WHY: Gain knowledge that you can put to use immediately on your own property. Certified Arborists and enthusiastic Tree Stewards will assist you on your journey.

HoW: Contact the FRWC Tree Stewards at frwctreestewards@comcast.net or visit our web site at www.TreesFrontroyal.com.

You can also pick up a class brochure at the Kiosk at the Gazebo or the Happy Creek Arboretum on Commerce Ave in Front royal.

The course cost is $60.

Individual classes are $10 each.

Living Estate Sale for Harriet Warfield

215 Branner Avenue • Winchester Va. Saturday August 20: 8am - 5pm Sunday August 21: 8am - 5pm Monday August 22: 8am - noon Various Items to be sold include (but are not limited to): • Vintage Furniture, Oriental Rugs, Statues and Various Wall Hangings, Science and Technology Collectibles, Musical Instruments, Vintage and Current Photography Equipment, Clocks, Globes, any Many Other Items.

• Long Guns including: Remington, Winchester Repeater, Mauser, Shadow 1000. Antique H&R Hammerless 32.

Guns will be available for purchase ONLY on SATURDAY Aug. 20.

I.D./Driver’s License will be required for firearm purchases.

All items are sold “As Is” with absolutely NO Warranties.

Not responsible for Accidents.

Please see Listing and Pictures at: www.estatesale.net and www.estatesale.com

For More Information: Contact Cindy Hughes: 540-931-8768

Late August, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 23

Extinct-in-the-wild antelope return to grasslands of Chad Smithsonian and Partners Pull Scimitar-horned Oryx Back From the Brink With Unprecedented Reintroduction Project

Photo Credit: John Newby, Sahara Conservation Fund

Thirty years after the scimitarhorned oyrx were driven to extinction, the desert antelope will return to the last-known place it existed: Chad’s Sahelian grasslands. The reintroduction—the culmination of decades of work—is being led by the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD), the government of Chad and their implementing partner, the Sahara Conservation Fund. The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) and Zoological Society of London are leading post-release satelite-tracking efforts that will result in the collection of one of the most comprehensive datasets for any wildlife species returned to its native habitat.

“This is an epic homecoming for this majestic species and a significant step forward for wildlife conservation,” said Steve Monfort, the John and Adrienne Mars director of SCBI. “Every conservationist aspires to ensure that wildlife thrive in their natural environment. This project

was designed to ultimately give scimitar-horned oryx that chance, while also helping restore this grasslands ecosystem and to inspire and inform similar reintroduction efforts for other species.”

In July, SCBI postdoc Jared Stabach traveled to Chad where he helped fit 21 of 23 scimitar-horned oryx with GPS collars (two individuals were too young for collars but will return to the wild with the herd). Twice a day, Stabach and team will receive the position of every animal collared.

Based on these coordinates, field staff will monitor the population. Overall the data will tell scientists where the oryx go seasonally, how far they travel, whether they stay together or disperse into different social groups, and even if a poacher has taken an animal.

“This dataset is gold to any conservation researcher,” Stabach said. “We know so little about this species in the wild and the data we’re collecting will tell us where these animals are—

and what’s going on with them—in near real-time over a number of years. We’re essentially opening up a window that will help us understand how and why individuals move across the landscape and allow us to monitor each individual in a way that was never before possible.”

The GPS collars are programmed to turn on and off at specific times, enabling scientists to monitor animal movements and compare them with landmarks in the environment— from shade trees to water sources to specific kinds of vegetation they like to eat. The collars also report the temperature and the animal’s activity. An accelerometer in the collar can pinpoint an animal’s movement in three directions; as an animal moves its head left to right or up and down, the accelerometer captures this information. SCBI scientists will use this data to assess behaviors, including the amount of time an animal spends eating or avoiding predators.

The collars are equipped with a drop-

Dear Stewart:

about the proper care of trees, tree botany, pruning, diseases, urban landscaping and tree identification. The Saturday morning sessions will include hands-on tree work, a tree i.d. walk, a pruning demonstration, and a session at Blandy, the State Arboretum Hosted by the Front Royal/Warren County Tree Stewards, the course starts on Tuesday, September 6th, 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Warren County Government Center on Commerce Ave. and continues on Tuesday evenings and five Saturday mornings through October 22nd. The course is taught by ISA Certified Arborists and Tree Stewards. Upon completion of the course, graduates are invited, but not obligated, to become Tree Steward Interns and, after completing 25 hours of vol-

Is there someway I can learn more about trees? I think they are one of our most valuable assets and I’d like to learn more about them.

– Carol, Front Royal Hey Carol!

Ask Stewart

Well, some of my friends think I’m “nuts” but I hang out with a group in town called the Tree Stewards. Not only do they help take care of the town’s trees, but they have many opportunities for learning also. The best chance for anybody, young or old, to learn from them is in a class they call “All About Trees”. This class teaches

off mechanism that allows scientists to remove the collars without recapturing the animal. This also ensures the animal will not wear the collar for its entire life span.

The project aims to build a selfsustaining population by releasing 500 wild oryx over the next five years. The released animals come from EAD’s “world herd” of oryx, including animals raised in human care from the United States, Europe and United Arab Emirates. A few of the females set for release may also be pregnant, Stabach said.

“If a few calves are born soon after the release, they may imprint on the release site and return periodically,” Stabach said, adding that the team on the ground will provide water at the site during especially dry periods, which may also help to imprint the herd to the location. “It would be a momentous occasion—the first oryx born on native soil in decades.”

Climate change and human encroachment are among the primary threats to the antelope, which were also hunted to extinction and killed during times of civil unrest in Chad and neighboring regions. They were once widely distributed across the Sahel, from Senegal to Sudan. By releasing the oryx into their native habitat during the rainy season when

better resources are available, giving them time to acclimate to the new climate in a large fenced area and hiring rangers to patrol the reserve— project partners are hopeful the animals will now have a better chance at survival.

SCBI plays a leading role in the Smithsonian’s global efforts to save wildlife species from extinction and train future generations of conservationists. SCBI spearheads research programs at its headquarters in Front Royal, Va., the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and at field research stations and training sites worldwide. SCBI scientists tackle some of today’s most complex conservation challenges by applying and sharing what they learn about animal behavior and reproduction, ecology, genetics, migration and conservation sustainability.

unteer service, are welcomed as fully Certified Tree Stewards.

There is a $60 charge for individuals and $90 for couples who share a manual and handouts. You may also take individual classes at $10 each and includes handouts for that class.

No one wishing to become a Tree Steward will be turned away for inability to pay. To seek assistance, email frwctreestewards@comcast.net To download a class registration form or to find some good general information about trees, please visit our website at www.treesfrontroyal.org Register soon so you don’t miss out on this annual class!

See you in class!

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:

- Stewart

Have a short local news item you’d like included in our briefs? Send it to: briefs@warrencountyreport.com

www.treesfrontroyal.org

Page 24 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Late August, 2016 approaches and the daylight hours shorten. Children will be out earlier in the mornings when visibility is diminished.

Safety Tips

Traffic Shift On Route 55 In Warren County Motorists should be alert for a traffic-lane shift on Route 55 (Strasburg Road) in Warren County beginning the week of August 22, 2016, and continuing through spring 2017.

The traffic shift allows contractors to perform road and utility work as part of the reconstruction of the Route 55 intersection with Route 340/522 at Front Royal.

Both directions of Route 55 will shift to the south between A.S. Rhodes Elementary School and the Route 340/522 intersection, a distance of about 0.3 mile. Pavement markings, signs and traffic barrels will guide drivers through this area.

All existing turn lanes will remain in operation.

Capture2 The Virginia Department of Transportation advises motorists to allow additional time for their daily commute, and expect delays through the work zone as they become familiar with the new traffic pattern.

Contractors are replacing the Shenandoah River South Fork bridge and reconfiguring the Route 55/340/522 intersection with a Quadrant Roadway Interchange. Details on the project, which is scheduled for final completion in late 2017, are available here.

All work is weather permitting.

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

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

Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia. org. For other assistance call the VDOT Customer Service Center, available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week. Citizens can dial 1-800-FORROAD (1-800-367-7623) from anywhere in the state to report road hazards, ask transportation questions, or get information related to Virginia’s roads.

Public information meeting on Criser Road bridge replacement A Public Information Meeting regarding the replacement of the Criser Road Bridge will be held on Friday, September 2 from 11:00am – 2:00pm in the Town Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room located at 102 E Main Street. All interested citizens are invited to attend this meeting.

Notice of Public Hearing The Town Council of the Town of Front Royal, Virginia will hold the following public hearing on Monday, August 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the Warren County Government Center’s Board Meeting Room: SPEXP15-10-01, Special Exception Application, submitted by Front Royal Limited Partnership (FRLP), c/o David Vazzana, for a special exception to Town Code 148-820.D.6, that would permit a reduction of four (4) feet from the minimum pavement width, base course width, and sub base width for both local and collector streets. The special exception would only apply to FRLP’s property that is presently zoned R-1A, as identified by Tax Map Number 20A221 5, consisting of approximately 149.3 acres.

The request is submitted pursuant to the provisions of Town Code 148-211.A.2.b&c.

A copy of the above application is available in the Town Department of Planning and Zoning located in the Town Hall, 102 E. Main Street. All interested citizens are invited to attend these hearings to express their views.

Front Royal Façade Improvement Program Citizens and Business are invited to attend a public information meeting to learn more about a draft Façade Improvement Program that is under development on Wednesday, August 24 at 6:30pm in the Town Hall’s 2nd floor Conference Room located at 102 E Main Street. Please read the attached public notice to learn more about this program.

Watch out for students Please be extra careful as the new school year begins. Students should be cautious when walking to and from school and bus stops. Drivers need to be vigilant as autumn

Pay special attention to all traffic signals and crossing guards Plan a safe walking route to the school or bus stop. Choose the most direct route with the fewest street crossings and with intersections that have traffic controls Arrive early for buses, stay out of the street, and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching the street.

Be watchful around schools and bus stops for children running into the street.

Watch for children entering the street behind buses or running to catch the bus.

When driving a child to school, don’t leave them until they are safely on school grounds.

Slow down when approaching children riding bicycles or walking near the street.

Watch your speed when entering school zones.

Paving Scam There have been recent reports of paving scams occurring. Suspects are approaching private residences and informing tenants and homeowners that they have recently completed a paving job and have left over asphalt. They advise the person that they would be willing to spread the left over asphalt on their driveway for an extremely below average cost.

Most commonly these individuals travel with others. Listed below are some helpful tips that can keep you from being victimized by these individuals.

1. If approached by an individual(s) inquiring about performing paving at your residence ask if they can provide a valid business license and proof of company insurance.

2. If the individual(s) become threatening in any way, CONTACT LAW ENFORCEMENT IMMEDIATELY. 3. If the price quoted sounds too good to be true, then in all actuality it is.

4. Individuals involved in these paving scams are persistent for cash only. Legitimate paving contractors should be able to accommodate check and or credit/debit card payment.

5. If you are seeking paving services

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If you are approached by any individual(s) inquiring about paving your driveway, please be mindful of the tips listed above. The Warren County Sheriff ’s Office urges citizens to contact the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office at 540-635-4128 with any concerns and or complaints in regards to paving scams.

Samuels Public Library September Events

English as a Second Language: register and attend the English as a Second Language course. This course will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. The ESL course is completely free. Learning English will not only enhance your quality of life but open many doors and present new opportunities. The course will resume on Tuesday, September 13th.

General Education Development: register and attend the General Education Development course. This course will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 A.M-12:30 P.M (except on school holidays or closings). The GED course is completely free. Let this course be the stepping stone to your success. The course will resume on Tuesday, September 6th.

Crochet Group: come out and learn how to crochet or share your talents. The group will meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 10 A.M. (September 14th and 28th). All ability levels welcome.

Early American Period Dancers: join us for an evening of dance!

Learn early American Period dances, including line, circle, and square sets, as well as waltzes. No prior experience is necessary and everyone is welcome! Music starts at 5 P.M., dancing starts at 6 P.M. Group meets the second Thursday of each month (Thursday, September 8th).

SamiCon Convention: On Saturday, September 17th, Samuels Public Library is excited to host our second annual SamiCon, the library’s own mini comic con. SamiCon is part of the library’s celebration of National Get a Library Card month. This year’s theme is “Discover the force of your library card,” supporting Samuels Public Library’s mission to “bring people, information, and ideas together to enrich lives and build community.” Attendees will be able to enjoy gaming, geek crafts, panels, programs, and a Star Wars scavenger hunt; discover cutting edge technology at the Conquest Technologies Maker Space; meet a comic artist and local authors; check out booths in the vendor hall; and explore the library’s graphic novel collection and other library resources. The event opens at 10:00 am and will close at 4:30 pm. For more information call the library at (540) 635-3153, ext. 108 or visit www.samuelslibrary.net.

Books and Beyond Book Club: attend the Books and Beyond Book Club! On Wednesday, September 21st at 10:00 A.M., Stonewalled: My Fight for Truth Against the Forces of Obstruction, Intimidation, and Harassment in Obama’s

Late August, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 25 Washington by Sharyl Attkisson will be discussed. Washington, D.C. has always been a tough town for investigative journalists but in the age of Obama, the government has taken the tried-and-true techniques of bureaucratic stonewalling to unprecedented heights. What’s more, it has added harassment, intimidation, and outright spying to the mix.

Through more than thirty years as an award-winning investigative reporter, Sharyl Attkisson fought tirelessly to uncover wrongdoing by those in power, whether major corporations, government officials, or presidential administration of both parties. But when she started looking into stories involving the Obama administration’s mistakes and misjudgments in a series of high-profile cases - stories few in mainstream journalism would touch - she was confronted with the administration’s use of hardball tactics to discourage, block, and actively suppress her investigative work. Stonewalled is the story of the Obama administration’s efforts to monitor journalists, intimidate and harass opposition groups, and spy on private citizens. But it is also a searing indictment of the timidity of the press and the dangerous decline of investigative journalism and unbiased truth telling in America today. iPhone Devices Training: Tired of hitting the wrong buttons on your Smart Phone? Are you constantly coming across things on your phone that you have no idea how to use?

Samuels Public Library invites you to learn the ins and outs of your iPhone device with one-on-one assistance for all phone carriers on Wednesday, September 21st at 5:30 P.M. Registration is required and don’t forget to bring your iPhone device.

Small Poultry Flock Management: join Corey Childs, Extension Agent

Animal Science P.D. 7, for an informative program on poultry management. On Thursday, September 22nd at 6 P.M., Mr. Childs will discuss biosecurity, breeds and sourcing birds, flock nutrition, health and housing.

Vibes at the Libes: Kurt Schlesinger: join us for a free lunch time concert! Bring your lunch, tell a friend and enjoy the performance from Kurt Schlesinger. Come out to hear some Old Time music on Friday, September 23rd at 12:30 P.M. Samuel Public Library Youth Events These are the events taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library during the month of September.

Thursday, September 1 10:15 Toddler Story time. Do you like open spaces, back roads, and quiet sounds? If so, you’ll enjoy our In the Country story time. Siblings welcome 11:00 Preschool Story time. Do you like open spaces, back roads, and quiet sounds? If so, you’ll enjoy our In the Country story time. Siblings welcome Saturday, September 3 10:10 Books and Barks. Come to our extremely popular monthly program that gives developing readers the chance to read and relax with a trained therapy dog. For beginning readers and up. Registration begins August 6.

2:00 Discuss This. Are you inspired by good books, articles, movies, and art? Do you write, draw, or enjoy playing music? If so, come and share those things that have inspired you recently. Meet others who are also passionate about all the cool

things out there! For ages 12 – 19.

Registration begins August 3.

Tuesday, September 6 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.

4:30 Big Kids Story time for ages 6 and up. Join us for a S.T.E.M. program about our senses.

Wednesday, September 7 10:15 Toddler Story time. We’ll get to know some chickens, turkeys, and geese during our Fowl Friends story time. Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. We’ll get to know some chickens, turkeys, and geese during our Fowl Friends story time. Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. Siblings welcome.

Thursday, September 8 10:15 Toddler Story time. We’ll get to know some chickens, turkeys, and geese during our Fowl Friends story time. Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. We’ll get to know some chickens, turkeys, and geese during our Fowl Friends story time. Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. Siblings welcome.

Saturday, September 10 11:00 Fall Vegetable Planting: A Children’s Garden program. Let’s plant cool, hardy vegetables! Take home a how-to book and a vegetable to start your own little patch! Registration begins August 10.

Tuesday, September 13 4:30 Big Kids Story time for ages 6 and up. Up, up, and away! We’ll have an action-packed story time featuring superheroes! You won’t want to miss it!

Wednesday, September 14 10:15 Toddler Story time. Younglings, come to story time ready for some space adventures in our Star Wars-themed story time. Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time.

Younglings, come to story time ready for some space adventures in our Star Wars-themed story time. Siblings welcome.

Thursday, September 15 10:15 Toddler Story time. Younglings, come to story time ready for some space adventures in our Star Wars-themed story time. Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time.

Younglings, come to story time ready for some space adventures in our Star Wars-themed story time. Siblings welcome.

Saturday, September 17 10:00 SamiCon. Samuels Public Library is excited to host our second annual SamiCon, the library’s own mini comic con. SamiCon is part of the library’s celebration of National Get a Library Card month. This year’s theme is “Discover the force of your library card,” supporting Samuels Public Library’s mission to ‘bring people, information, and ideas together to enrich lives and build community.’ Attendees will be able to enjoy gaming, geek crafts, panels, programs, and a Star Wars scavenger hunt; discover cutting edge technology at the Conquest Technologies Maker Space; meet a comic artist

Parks and Recreation Department

Bus Trip!

Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals Nationals Park Washington D.C.

Sat. SEPT. 10TH, 2016 4:00 PM Bus Leaves from WC Community Center Cost : $ 70.00 per reservation

includes ticket and transportation Tickets located in Section 110 ONLY 38 RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE

For more information OR TO REGISTER please contact WC Community Center : 540-635-1021 Warren County Community Center , 538 Villa Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630 www.warrencountyva.net

and local authors; check out booths in the vendor hall; and explore the library’s graphic novel collection and other library resources. The event opens at 10:00 am and will close at 4:30 pm. For more information call the library at (540)635-3153, ext. 108 or visit www.samuelslibrary.net.

Tuesday, September 20 4:30 Big Kids Story time for ages 6 and up. Sometimes it’s soft and quiet, and sometimes it is noisy and overwhelming. Come to our story time about rain.

Wednesday, September 21 10:15 Toddler Story time. Moo! Baa! Neigh! Our story time will feature farm animals! Come in for some farm-fresh stories, songs, and crafts!

Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. Moo! Baa! Neigh! Our story time will feature farm animals! Come in for some farm-fresh stories, songs, and crafts!

Siblings welcome.

Thursday, September 22 10:15 Toddler Story time. Moo! Baa! Neigh! Our story time will feature farm animals! Come in for some farm-fresh stories, songs, and crafts!

Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. Moo! Baa! Neigh! Our story time will feature farm animals! Come in for some farm-fresh stories, songs, and crafts!

Siblings welcome.

Saturday, September 24 2:00 World of Lego. Children ages 5 and up are invited to explore all the amazing things you can do with Legos. Registration begins August 24.

Tuesday, September 27 4:30 Big Kids Story time for ages 6 and up. Some kids love it, some kids fight it. Enjoy some stories and a craft about sleep.

Wednesday, September 28 10:15 Toddler Story time. Join us for Fall Fun as our stories, songs, and craft welcome the new season. Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. Join us for Fall Fun as our stories, songs, and craft welcome the new season. Siblings welcome.

Thursday, September 29 10:15 Toddler Story time. Join us for Fall Fun as our stories, songs, and craft welcome the new season. Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. Join us for Fall Fun as our stories, songs, and craft welcome the new season. Siblings welcome.

Business Forum The Town of Front Royal invites business owners and operators to the Town’s Business Forum on Thursday, August 25,at 6:00pm in the Town Hall, 2ND floor conference room located at 102 E. Main Street. The See WARREN, 26

Page 26 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Late August, 2016 WARREN, from 25 Business Forum offers an opportunity to discuss issues related to conducting business in Front Royal with Town Staff. Topics of discussion will include issues pertinent to businesses in the community.

Staff will be available to discuss ways that the Town can improve business permitting and relations to assist local business owners.

Warren Memorial Hospital gift shop sale The Gift Shop at Warren Memorial Hospital is having a half price sale on Summer totes and clutches, and men’s watches are on sale for $10.00 for the month of August. We have gifts for all occasions as well as beautiful fresh or silk flowers. Proceeds from sales benefit the hospital. Bring your friends and neighbors and come by and take a look. You just might find the perfect gift.

Grandparents Day brunch – do something grand

the Warren County Community Center at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@warrencountyva.net.

Mah Jongg “Players Club” Players will play several hands of Mah Jongg against skilled opponents. This club meets on Tuesdays, August 6 – August 30, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Ave., Front Royal.

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

Take Award-Winning Photos In this seminar, you will learn in clear and concise photographic terms the tools you will need to take award winning images to submit for photo competition, publication purposes and for yourself. These principles that will be explained will apply to both film and digital photography.

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

This seminar will be offered Saturday, August 13 and August 20, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal.

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

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

Dog Obedience Class The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for their Dog Obedience class for dogs 3 months old and up. This class will be held on Saturdays, August 20 through Octo-

Grandparents are our heritage and are essential members of our families and communities. On Saturday, September 10, come out and celebrate with your grandparents and take the opportunity to appreciate and express your love for them.

Enjoy breakfast, conversation, craft and games at the beautiful Front Royal Golf Course, 902 Country Club Road. Photo opportunities will be provided as simple moments with the grandchildren often become special memories.

Brunch will be served at 10:00 a.m., doors open at 9:45 a.m. The cost is $30.00 per grandparent & child; each additional person is $10.00. Brunch is limited to 80 participants; pre-registration is required.

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

Defensive Firearms of Virginia, LLC Class The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department will be holding a Defensives Firearms Class for those interested on Saturday, August 13, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Warren County Community Center.

This class is open to anyone 10 years of age and older; those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This class is a complete program covering the basics of firearm safety and is designed for individuals using all types of firearms.

This course will cover: gun education, gun safety, hand to hand combat, aiming and firing a gun, and gun cleaning. The cost is $75.00 per participant and is limited to 35 participants; pre-registration is required.

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The fee is $90.00 per dog for the six week session. Class size is limited to 6 dogs. Registration information can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@warrencountyva.net.

Cheerleading Camp The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with Warren County Middle School will be sponsoring a Cheerleading Camp for those in grades 6-8 (as of 2016-2107 school year). This camp will be held at Warren County Middle School wrestling room Saturday, August 20, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The cost for the camp is $25.00; camper must bring their own lunch and drink to camp. For more information contact Coach Post at (540) 635-3635. Registration forms are available at the Warren County Community Center at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@warrencoun-

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Girls Basketball Camp The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with Warren County Middle School will be sponsoring a Girls Basketball Camp for those girls in grades 5-8 (as of 2016-2107 school year). This camp will be held at Warren County Middle School gym, Saturday, August 20, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The cost for the camp is $25.00; camper must bring their own lunch and drink to camp. For more information contact Coach Hopple at 540-860-1148 or via email at mhopple@wcps.k12.va.us.

Registration forms are available at the Warren County Community Center at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@warrencountyv.net.

Gymnastic Classes The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting registrations for their Gymnastics classes, for those ages 4 years and older.

Late August, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 27 The classes that will be offered are: Beginners: Girls ages 4 years old and older with no experience 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Intermediate I: All ages (see back of reg. form for requirements) - 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Intermediate II: 11+ years (see back of reg. form for requirements) - 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Advanced I: All ages (see back of reg. form for requirements) - 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Advanced II: All ages (see back of reg. form for requirements) - 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Boys: 4 year olds & up - 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

All classes will be held at the Warren County Health and Human Services Complex Gym, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal VA., 22630, on Saturdays, September 10through October 29. The cost of the class is $82.00 per child and includes the uniform.

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

Registration will only be accepted through August 28, or until classes are full.

Tiny Tykes Play Day Warren County Parks and Recreation Department is offering a play program for those children ages 2- 5 years of age, on Tuesdays and Fridays, August 26, through December from 10am – 12pm at the Warren County Health and Human Services Gym. Jump, crawl, or run on toddler appropriate equipment in a safe and fun environment. The cost is $2.00 per participant every date of atten-

dance. Punch cards are $20 and are available for purchase at Warren County Community Center.

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

Youth Volleyball Program Warren County Parks and Recreation Department is offering a volleyball program for those children ages 4 to 16 years of age, on Sundays, September 11 through October 30 at the Warren County Health and Human Services Gym. Those ages 4 - 8 years will attend from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. and those ages 9 -16 years will attend from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity that will prepare your child for organized volleyball in a fun, up-beat, non-competitive environment. This program will provide the opportunity for children to work one-on-one with a parent to learn various skills associated with the sport of volleyball. The cost is $35.00 per participant for the 6 week program.

For more information contact Tiffany Walker, AFO; Recreation and Aquatics Coordinator at (540) 635-1021 or via email at twalker@ warrencountyva.net.

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

Tot Tumbling Classes The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for their Tot Tumbling Classes, for those ages 4 years and younger. This program is

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All classes will be held at the Warren County Health and Human Services Complex Gym on Mondays, September 12 through October 17 from 12pm - 12:40pm or 6pm - 6:40pm. The cost of the class is $62.00 per child for the 6 week session, with a 12 participant limit per class. Parent must accompany child.

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

Hawks Developmental Basketball Skills Sessions The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with the Skyline High School will be offering Developmental Basketball Skill session for those in grades 1 5, as of the 2016-2017 school year.

Camp will be held at Ressie Jeffiries Elementary School gym, Wednesdays, August 31, September 14 & 28, October 12 & 26 and November 9 from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The cost of each session is $10.00 per participant; cash or check.

For more information contact Coach Kenny at jkenney@wcps.k12. va.us Registration forms are available at the Warren County Community Center at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@warrencountyv. net.

Senior Gaming 55+ At any age, playing games is healthy for the mind and body. Games can help keep the brain active, involved social interaction and are a good, inexpensive form of entertainment.

Studies have shown that playing games may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

This program is held on Mondays,

10am – 12pm and on Fridays, 3pm5pm at the Warren County Community Center. There is no cost to come out and play; players must be 55 years or older to play. This is a drop in program; no pre-registration is required. Some games will be provided however; feel free to bring a favorite game to share with others that we may not have.

For more information about the Senior Gaming program, please contact Julie Hoverter, Recreation and Supervisor at (540) 635-1021 or via email at recsupervisor@warrencountyva.net. Registration information can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@warrencountyva.net.

Senior Painting Event This painting class for seniors 55 and older will be instructed by local painter Kelly Walker. Each participant will paint a fall inspired piece to take home with them. While painting light snacks will be provided by the Parks and Recreation Department.

This event will be held on Sunday, October 23 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Warren County Community Center. Cost for the event is $30.00 per participant.

For more information about the Senior Painting Event, please contact Julie Hoverter, Recreation Supervisor at (540) 635-1021 or via email at recsupervisor@warrencountyva. net. Registration information can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@ warrencountyva.net.

Pick-Up Pickleball Pickleball was created with one thing in mind: fun. It was designed to be easy to learn and play whether you are five, eighty-five or somewhere in between. Pickleball is all the fun of tennis with none of the running.

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makes the game much more strategically based.

This program will be held on Wednesdays, beginning September 7, at the Warren County Health & Human Services Complex Gym from 10am – 12pm for those ages 55 years & up. This is a drop-in program and the cost is $2.00 per participant.

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

Co-ed Sand Volleyball League Warren County Parks and Recreation Department is offering a co-ed sand volleyball league on Mondays beginning in September. Games will be played at Lions Parks, Burrell Brooks Park and Gertrude E. Miller Park Sand Courts, first match will start at 6:00 p.m.

The cost is $50.00 per team; must be 16 years of age and older to participate. Registration deadline is September 7, 2016 at 9:00 p.m.

For more information contact Tiffany Walker, AFO; Recreation and Aquatics Coordinator at (540) 635-1021 or via email at twalker@ warrencountyva.net.

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

Table Tennis Leagues The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department are offering several Intramural Table Tennis Leagues on Mondays beginning September 12 at the Warren County Health & Human Services Complex Cafeteria, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal.

Men’s and women’s leagues will be offered and participants must be 16 years of age and older to participate.

The cost is $32.00 per participant; game times set to start at 6:00pm.

The registration deadline is Sunday, August 28, 2016.

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

Doubles Disc Golf This league is available to disc golf players of all skill levels and is available to both men and women. Come out to play in various doubles formats such as best shot, worst shot, alternate shot and best disc.

The league will be held on Thursdays at Rockland Park, 706 Rockland Rd., Front Royal. Matches will begin at 5:30 p.m. The league is for all players ages 16 and older. The league fee will be $35.00 per team. The registration deadline is September 2.

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

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Virginia State Police Warn Residents Of Phone Scam & Caller Id Spoofing Virginia State Police are warning residents of an ongoing phone scam in which the caller says he is calling from the IRS and demands payment by verbally threatening and intimidating the individual. In addition, the caller ID number used by this scam is a legitimate Virginia State Police Area Office phone number. State police has received numerous calls con-

cerning this scam within the past few days.

In each case, the caller has a “thick foreign accent” and identifies him/ herself as working for the IRS. The scammer also has personal information about the individual being called – information that can be commonly found by searching the Internet. If the individual refuses to pay, then the fake IRS caller becomes very agitated and impatient, and begins threatening the individual with imprisonment or other severe punishment if the person does not promise to provide payment.

Also adding confusion and concern for those being targeted by the fake IRS caller is the use of a legitimate state police office number with an 804 area code. This is known as “spoofing” and enables the caller to disguise his true identity. Spoofing is often used as part of an attempt to trick someone into giving away valuable personal information so it can be used in fraudulent activity or sold illegally. U.S. law and FCC rules prohibit most types of spoofing.

The IRS phone scam is common and often preys on senior citizens.

One individual reported to State Police Wednesday (Aug. 17, 2016) that she had just sent the caller $2,000 in gift cards. Just this week the Fredericksburg Police Department reported a 72-year-old resident was targeted and scammed out of more than $12,000.

Common characteristics of the IRS Phone Scam are as follows: • Scammers use fake names and IRS badge numbers. They generally use common names and surnames to identify themselves.

• Scammers may be able to recite the last four digits of a victim’s Social Security Number.

• Scammers sometimes send bogus IRS emails to some victims to support their bogus calls.

• Victims hear background noise of other calls being conducted to mimic a call site.

• After threatening victims with jail time or driver’s license revocation, scammers hang up and others soon call back pretending to be from the local police or DMV, and the caller ID supports their claim.

If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS, here’s what you should do:

• If you know you owe taxes or you think you might owe taxes, call the IRS at 1.800.829.1040. The IRS employees at that line can help you with a payment issue – if there really is such an issue.

• If you know you don’t owe taxes or have no reason to think that you owe any taxes (for example, you’ve never received a bill or the caller made some bogus threats as described above), then call and report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1.800.366.4484.

• You can file a complaint using the FTC Complaint Assistant; choose “Other” and then “Imposter Scams.”

If the complaint involves someone impersonating the IRS, include the words “IRS Telephone Scam” in the notes.

Additional ways to prevent you and your loved ones from falling vic-

tim to any phone scam are as follows: • Never give out personal information such as account numbers, Social Security numbers, mother’s maiden names, passwords or other identifying information in response to unexpected calls or if you are at all suspicious.

• If you get an inquiry from someone who says they represent a company or a government agency seeking personal information, hang up and call the phone number on your account statement, in the phone book or on the company’s or government agency’s website to verify the authenticity of the request.

• Use caution if you are being pressured for information immediately.

• If you have a voice mail account with your phone service, be sure to set a password for it. Some voicemail services are preset to allow access if you call in from your own phone number. A hacker could spoof your home phone number and gain access to your voice mail if you do not set a password.

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BRCTH is seeking caring, enthusiastic persons to be horse leaders and side walkers for child and adult students this fall. Volunteers work under the direction of certified instructors. Experience with horses is preferred, but not required. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

The 8-week session begins September 6th, and lessons are scheduled on Monday thru Thursday afternoons and on Saturdays at our facilities at 644 Lime Marl Lane in Millwood, VA. Volunteer Orientation will be held on Wednesday, August 24th at 6pm.

Trainees then attend one of the following Hands-On Trainings: Saturday, August 27th at 10am, Monday, August 29th at 5pm or Wednesday, August 31st at 5pm. Can’t make it to the Orientation, but still interested in helping? Contact us and we’ll try to make it work for you.

To register for training, or for more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator, Stefanie Nicholson at (540) 539-5999 or at brcth.volunteer@gmail.com.

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Friday, August 19 A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

10:30am - 11am Dance Party!

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

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

Saturday, August 20 A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

1pm - 2:15pm Paws for Reading.

Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Road, Stephens City. Read a favorite book to a reading tutor. It is Paws for Reading! These canine listeners are patient and love kids. Come meet our certified therapy dogs. Free! No registra-

tion required.

1pm - 2pm Tour. Handley Library.

Staff members and volunteers will give tours concentrating on the architecture and history of the library.

The tours will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the library, including the famous glass floors and the well under the stage. The tours are free, but making reservations is helpful. To make reservations or for more information, call (540) 6629041, ext. 11.ext. 11.

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.

7pm - 10pm Kernstown Battlefield’s 1st Inaugural Ball. 610 Battle Park Drive, Winchester. The Kernstown Battlefield Association is host-

ing an evening of dancing, friendship, and refreshments. $25 per person.

Period dress or Sunday best. Music provided by the 2nd VA Calvary String Band. The dance master will be Tom Mack and the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers.

Sunday, August 21 Showers and thunderstorms likely.

Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.

Monday, August 22 Sunny, with a high near 81.

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.

7pm - 8pm Little Sheep Preschool & Kindergarten Orientation and Open House. Riverton Church 55 E. Strasburg Rd. It's not too late to enroll your child in one of our P3, K4, or K5 programs!

Tuesday, August 23 Sunny, with a high near 82.

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

Clarke For ages 3 and up.

12pm - 1pm Networking Lunch.

Hampton Inn, 1150 Motel Dr., Woodstock. Rutz’s Catering will be feeding us some lighter fare. This has become a must-do for those who like to meet new people and who are looking for new partnerships. Our Spotlight Speaker is Carrie Coffey

from Mary Kay who will be talking about how it is to run an at home business in today’s economy. RSVP’s are a must. Email director@shenandoahcountychamber.com. Lunch is $10. The Shenandoah County Chamber is hosting this event.

Wednesday, August 24 Sunny, with a high near 85.

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.

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The results you get will consist of links to other sites that can answer your questions. For example, if you want to know about home delivery of meals, you’ll be directed to your local food-distribution source, perhaps an organization that creates and delivers meals. If you need help paying utilities or having your home winterized, the links will take you to the right places to get that information. If you need help paying property taxes, you’ll be directed to your state’s homeowner assistance site.

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Friday, August 26 10:30am - 11am Dance Party!

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

7pm - 10pm Front Porch Style Pickin' Party. Warren County Senior Center, 1217 Commonwealth Ave. All levels of talent are welcome.

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Sunday, August 28 7pm - 9pm Benefit Concert. Kernstown UMC, 3239 Valley Pike, Winchester. The Symphonic Winds will perform a benefit concert. Love offerings will be received for Weekday Religious Education.

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Thursday, September 1 9am - 10am Tourism Committee.

Chamber Office.

Friday, September 2 10:30am - 11am Dance Party!

Handley Library. Toddlers, Pre-

schoolers, & their grown-ups are welcome to boogie down!

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

Saturday, September 3 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.

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Black Cat Appreciation Day is August 17th! Adoption fees waived on all black and tuxedo cats August 14th-20th! Stop by and visit ALL of our animals today!

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9 Great3rd Days!!

August 26th - September

SUNDAY MONDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY OPENING NIGHT Family Fun Day TUESDAY PIG SCRAMBLE Tractor Pull & Modified

Conicville Lawn Mower Pull Pick-Up Truck Drag Races

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LARGEST DEMO DERBY in the area TUES KIDS DAY! KIDS DAY!

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Vater’s Motorsports BROTHERS OSBORNE True Grit Rodeo

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MONSTER TRUCKS

American Idol Champ Wednesday 8/31: Scotty McCreery Friday 8/26: Virginia’s Largestin Pig Scramble Over 400 entries our Livestock & Poultry barns, “Hansen’s Spectacular” Thursday 9/01: Brothers Osborne Saturday 8/27: Young Farmer’s Tract Pull Harness Racing, Tuesday Kid’sDrag DayRace special events, Thursday Veteran’s Day tribute....

Sunday 8/28: Lawn Mower Pull, Truck Friday 9/02 : True Grit Rodeo Visit& our website for a complete of Events & Special Ride/Arm BandMonster Prices!Trucks Monday Tuesday 8/29&30: DemolitionSchedule Derby Saturday 9/03: Vater’s Motorsports

All Grandstand events are separately ticketed and those tickets can be obtained at www.shencofair.com SUN-THURS. SPECIAL PRICE ARMBANDS FOR RIDES

Over 400 entries in our livestock poultry barns, Hansen’s Spectacular”, General Admission Adults&$6, Child 6–12 $2, Under 6 Free Harness Racing, Kid’s Day specialvirginia events, Thursday Veteran’s Day tribute…. shenandoah county Tuesday fairgrounds woodstock Visit our website for a complete schedule of Events!

races start COMING sept. 10th

All the grandstands events are separately ticketed and those tickets can be obtained at www.shencofair.com

General Admission Adults $6, Child 6-12 $2, under 6 Free

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