Late September 2016 Warren and Frederick County Report

Warren FREE County Report

Volume XI, Issue 19 Late September, 2016

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Page 2 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Late September, 2016

Warren County Report

Ressie Jeffries Elementary School Fundraising for New Playground

Ressie Jeffries Elementary School will be going through significant changes in the next year. The County of Warren and Warren County Public Schools are contracting with Lantz Construction Company of Winchester to replace the existing roof, build a new front entrance, and create additional parking.

As part of the project, Ressie Jeffries Elementary School will need to relocate the existing playground.

Warren County Public Schools in partnership with the Ressie Jeffries Elementary School’s staff and Parent Teacher Organization will be raising funds for the new playground.

The playground has been designed in phases so as money is available students, parents, and community members will be able to see the results. The total cost of the new playground is $119,050 which has been divided into four phases: Phase 1 - $30,000, Phase 2 - $41,500, Phase 3 - $23,250, and Phase 4 - $24,300.

The first goal is to raise the money for phase one and phase two by summer 2017. There will be a fundraising thermometer at Ressie Jeffries Elementary Schools to display the status of the fundraising effort.

The first fundraiser for the playground project starts on September 2 and ends on September 15, 2016.

If you are interested in helping this worthy cause contact the school at 540-636-6824.

The school will be accepting donations and working with local civic groups to help raise money for this project. Warren County Parks and Recreation Department has committed their time to assist with the site work and installation of the playground equipment. We are hopeful, if we pull together as a community, we can make this playground a reality.

Hope Fest October 1st Hope Fest Warren County is a collaboration of several churches in the Front Royal area who want to bring the Hope of Christ in our community by showing the love and kindness of God. On Saturday, October 1st, 2016, we will be giving away groceries, school supplies and clothing.

We will offer free barber services and blood pressure checks.

Children will enjoy the moon bounce, dunkingbooth, treasure hunt, face painting and games. Hope Fest will be held at Fantasyland Park, 903 Warren Avenue in Front Royal from 10 am – 2 pm.

Still Standing 5K Sept. 17

The Still Standing 5K to honor all families affected by the loss of a child will take place at 151 Skyline Vista Dr. (starts in front of Skyline High School’s cafeteria) in Front Royal on Saturday, September 17, from 9 a.m. to noon. The proceeds from this year’s race will allow for the purchase of a Cuddle Cot for Warren Memorial Hospital. A temperaturecontrolled Cuddle Cot helps parents deal with facing the loss of a baby, by giving them the option of spending more time with their baby and helping with important bonding, to ease the pain of loss. This is internationally encouraged by midwives, bereavement practitioners, still birth/ neonatal charities, and academics.

Family Hiking Day September 24 Join your fellow outdoors enthusiasts for the Family Race to Leave No Trace! Shenandoah National Park Ranger Regina Cardwell will lead three low-impact outdoor games

(indoors in case of rain) for families and kids on the grounds of Samuels Public Library in Front Royal (330 E Criser Rd) on September 24, Family Hiking Day. Activities take place from 10 to 11:30, followed by a Q&A in the Children’s Garden on the life of a National Park Ranger. Every participant will receive a goodie bag and Seven Local Fall Foliage Hikes for Beginners – additional prizes for game winners. Have fun outdoors while learning how to enjoy a safe and respectful walk in the woods.

Sign up in the Children’s Department at the library. This event is hosted by the Front Royal/Warren County Appalachian Trail Community committee. Children under six years of age must be accompanied by parents.

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I was happy to work with him on the project. It gives me the opportunity to display my work for a much larger audience.”

Recently, McIntyre also created a “live-edge” bar for the properties at Ashby Inn in Paris, Virginia. “They are restoring the old General Store adjacent to the Inn as a tasting room, and asked me to build a bar. So, I’ve been pretty busy ….”

Mac McIntyre uses native hard woods, such as walnut, maple and cherry. He mills some himself, or travels to Pennsylvania where he purchases large slabs. He primarily builds coffee tables, dining tables, side tables and farm tables – which he said are very popular right now.

McIntyre has been creating his custom, inspired furniture for about four years now, but it has progressed into a full-time operation out of a store front on Main Street in Front Royal, Virginia. He hopes to create enough pieces to begin to sell retail in addition to made-to-order. He also would like to share his store front with other similar artisans, like Strong Oaks Workshop.

“It’s very time intensive to build enough pieces to fill a store,” said McIntyre, “especially when it’s just one person. That’s why I’d like to have other craftsmen working alongside.”

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announced today that local artisan, Mac McIntyre and his company, Virginia Build Works, have showcased a custom made library desk at the Richmond Symphony’s Designer House 2016.

Since 1984, the Richmond Symphony Orchestra League has sponsored the Designer House every other year to raise money for the Richmond Symphony. For each Designer House, the RSOL selects a large host home for the event, and then invites local designers to compete for the opportunity to decorate one of the 20 to 30 spaces inside and outside the home. The designers transform their spaces, donating their time and materials. The Designer House month-long event features daily general admission tours, an on-site Café and a Boutique featuring items like clothing, jewelry, accessories, home goods, stationery and crafts. “Pineapple Acre” is one of Richmond’s finest homes, designed by noted architect Courtenay S. Welton in 1929. The Ginter Park masterpiece is host to this year’s Designer House event.

“I’ve been working with a designer who asked me to create a custombuilt desk for his room at the Designer House event,” said McIntyre. “He was chosen to design the library and

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Hope Fest is a collaboration of a few small churches to bring a blessing to our community in a one day event.

Everything will be free. We are trying to reach out to as many people in Front Royal and Warren County to bring them the hope of Christ. We will be giving away bags of groceries, school supplies and clothing. Moon bounce, dunking booth, face painting and games – all FREE. Free lunch for all.

All things given away have been collected over the past three months by several churches and some donations from local business.

For more information call 540-692-4531.

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Late September, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 3 And, that’s what Mac is planning for the near future. Yet, he does not lack for customers. He says his business is booming through word of mouth – and certainly this higher profile from the Richmond design event will generate a lot of interest in his very unique furniture of blended rustic timber and modern metal or iron wrought bases.

The Yellow Jackets went into the contest as the underdogs. They were the undersized away team who needed all the help they could get, yet they defeated their opponent 4135. “I have never been more proud of an R-MA football team,” Coach Sullivan told his players after the game.

Anybody who was in the stands that night fully understands why Sullivan felt such pride in his boys.

It was a dog fight from the opening kickoff and both teams seemed absolutely prepared for each other. With three minutes and 22 seconds left in the game R-MA found themselves down by 3 points, in possession of the ball, and 97 yards away from the end zone. That was when disaster struck.

Running back Jeffrey Collins ’17, who tallied 196 rushing yards and one touchdown on 23 carries, was stripped of the ball which led to another STAB touchdown. It was a demoralizing play that left the Yellow Jackets stunned, but not done. STAB went for a two point conversion

R-MA Football Defeats St. Anne’sBelfield On Friday, September 9, the Randolph-Macon Academy (R-MA) football team traveled to Charlottesville, Virginia, to take on the Saints of St. Anne’s-Belfield (STAB). “I want people to wake up Saturday morning, open their newspapers, and say to themselves, ‘What happened in Charlottesville last night?’” said Head Coach Frank Sullivan to his football team Thursday evening after practice. What did happen in Charlottesville last Friday was a display of perseverance, courage, and family.

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to take a 37-26 lead, but they were denied by free safety Joseph Leichsenring ’17 when he intercepted the ball from the STAB quarterback.

The Yellow Jacket offense possessed the ball once again with just under three minutes left on the clock.

On the fourth play of the series quarterback Corban Ruch ’17 delivered a screen pass to wide receiver Alex Ndongo-Seh ’17 who ran it 55 yards for a Yellow Jacket touchdown. With 1:45 left in the game and the score at 33-35 in favor of STAB there was no doubt that R-MA would execute an onside kick.

Kicker Ari Adigwe ’18 topped the ball perfectly with his foot as the R-MA kickoff unit raced forward for possession. A great pile developed over the ball and when the referees cleared everybody off, Collins was at the bottom with the ball securely clutched in his arms. The R-MA sideline broke into pandemonium at the prospect of having one more shot to win the game.

The clock read 1:40 as Ruch and his offense took the field. They went 15 yards in three plays and, once again, on the fourth play of the drive Ruch would deliver a precise strike to Ndongo-Seh for a much needed six points. “We’re going for two!” yelled coach Sullivan. They went for two and, thanks to Alex Blell ’17 and his stout offensive line, they got it.

The Yellow Jacket defense denied STAB another opportunity to score and killed the remaining 1:05 of the game. The boys, despite the adversity presented by a good STAB football team, stuck together and displayed the kind of character that R-MA so heavily emphasizes. It was a great effort by both teams, but at the end of 48 minutes, our boys were the ones with a little more left in the tank.

– Cooper Bourdon ‘11

Legal Services, Blue Ridge Opportunities, Concern Hotline, Front Royal Women’s Resource Center, Girl Scouts, Healthy Families of Warren County, House of Hope, Mental Health America-Warren County, the Phoenix Project and St. Luke Community Clinic.

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New United Way Executive Director The Front Royal-Warren County United Way is pleased to announce that Dawn L. Graves has been hired as the new Executive Director for our organization.

Dawn has more than a decade of high-level experience and success in nonprofit management and development. Dawn has worked with a number of nonprofits, creating strategies designed to grow the organization to further benefit the community it serves. She brings to our organization her expertise and passion to meet the needs of the United Way of Front Royal/Warren County’s community with a focus on the highest standards.

Our Vision: A community where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability, and healthy lives.

Our Mission: To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community to advance the common good.

The United Way of Front Royal and Warren County supports 11 agencies in Front Royal and Warren County. Those agencies are: Blue Ridge Housing Network, Blue Ridge

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The Warren County Sheriff ’s Office is partnering with Target and Warren Memorial Hospital for its annual Child Safety Seat Check on Saturday, September 24, 2016 in front of Target located in Crooked Run Plaza from 8am – 12pm. The Warren County Sheriff ’s Office will have the Distractive Driving Vehicle, Rollover Vehicle Simulator demonstrations, and DARE with helmets, bike safety and fingerprinting.

This event will also include: Drawings for 2 child car seats Face Painting by Skyline High School Juice, water and snacks by IHOP BZA Vacancy The Front Royal Town Council will accept resumes from citizens living within the Town Limits who are interested in serving on the Front Royal Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA).

The BZA meets once a month when necessary.

If you are interested in serving, please complete an application form and/or send a resume with a cover letter to: Clerk of Council P.O. Box 1560 Front Royal, VA 22630 Applications are available at the Town Hall located at 102 E Main Street and online at www.frontroyalva.com.

You may deliver your completed application to the Town Hall or email it to Clerk of Council Jennifer Berry at jberry@frontroyalva.com.

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Page 4 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Late September, 2016 WARREN, from 3 County Finance Director Kathleen Ault Dellinger Resigns County Administrator Douglas P. Stanley today announced that County Finance Director, Kathleen Dellinger, CPA, MBA, CGMA submitted her resignation on August 17, 2016 with her last day being August 31, 2016. Ms. Dellinger plans to focus on education and consulting, timing her resignation to meet additional certification program objectives beginning this fall. The Department’s accomplishments during her tenure include the 2015 audit and the 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the FY 2016-2017 budget. Specifically she was involved in documentation of departmental policies, the procurement of the IBM Power 8 server to replace the AS-400 hosting fiscal operations software, ongoing procurement support to all County departments, daily oversight of the Finance Department’s payroll, accounts payable, accounting and reporting operations, and served as the fiscal agent for the Community Policy Management Team and public safety grants.

Mr. Stanley added, “Effective September 1, 2016, Andre Fletcher, Deputy Finance Director, has been appointed as Acting Finance Director. Andre has been handling the development of the County’s budget and I have the utmost confidence in Andre’s capabilities in handling the day-to-day activities of the department during this transition period.”

Mr. Fletcher was born and raised in Rappahannock County. He graduated from George Mason University with a B.S. in accounting. Prior to working for the County he worked as a staff accountant for Community Management Corporation, a property management firm, while also working as a Deputy Sheriff for Prince William County. He has been with the County of Warren for almost 2 years.

The Finance Department is located in the Warren County Government Center at 220 North Commerce Avenue, Suite 200, telephone (540) 6361604. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Engle’s Angle: “A Better Place”

By Kevin S. Engle My brother John spent a lot of his teenage years running.

Not from the law, but helping others.

No matter what time it was, he’d tear off when the local volunteer fire department alarm came in. He also spent many hours training and responding to medical emergencies with the ambulance crew.

Last year, he got hooked up with the Make-A-Wish foundation, and through his local chapter, hiked with them for their semi-annual event to raise funds.

And we’re not just talking your average stroll in the woods.

One Saturday this past May, he and 80 others hiked 28.3 miles. In one day!

Yeah.

As a show of brotherly support, I walked 10 ½ miles that same day, up and down the hilly streets of a nearby neighborhood. I was so sore that I could barely climb in my car to drive home.

Since May, he’s been serving as a hike leader, helping others get in shape for their fall fund raiser.

And today, his youngest son Zach, an optometrist, is in Thailand. He and a team of other eye doctors will spend the next two weeks riding elephants and providing eye care to those who need it but can’t afford it.

Neat stuff.

There are many ways we can make the world a better place, and those are just a few examples.

I wrote recently about all the trash I find along the road in front of our house, including one completely wrapped Burger King® cheeseburger my wife wouldn’t let me eat.

I mentioned a guy I often see on our road, in his fluorescent

vest, picking up that trash.

A friend told me his name is Skip.

Thanks Skip for doing what you do.

And to Martha, one of my wife’s former coworkers and friends. She and her husband don their fluorescent vests and do the same thing somewhere in Texas.

Every year around the holidays, we stop by my old neighborhood to visit a family I grew up with. It doesn’t seem like Christmas unless we sit down with whoever’s there and catch up on each other’s lives, even if it’s only for an hour or so.

Rosemary, the mom, even in her 80s, is a dynamo. She stays busy helping at church and doing other volunteer work. Her schedule is so packed full it tires me out just hearing about it.

I have a relative who’s just like her. Hattie Jean, who’s almost 90, is always running from helping at one church event to another. I don’t know how she does it.

Technically, she doesn’t run.

She has a bad knee.

But you get the point.

I did some volunteer work last year but didn’t find it all too fulfilling. It’s time I found something that is.

Did you know there are people who go out into farmers’ fields, with their permission of course, and pick the less-thanperfect but still-fine-to-eat food and send it off to food banks?

I think that’s awesome.

I have a soft spot for charities dealing with hunger. Maybe I’ll give that a try.

And if I get hungry, it’d be safer to eat than that cheeseburger.

So get out there, and make the world a better place, in whatever way you can.

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for the 6 week session.

Minimum of 5 students are needed in order to hold the class.

For more information regarding class instruction, please email zumba.lizi@gmail.com.

Registration information can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@ warrencountyva.net Ballet II This class is a wonderful way for a child to experience the basics of ballet without a yearlong commitment.

It offers them the opportunity to learn the basic ballet position, terminology, skill building, movement through music and getting creative with kids their age.

This class is designed for the second year dance student and is open to both boys and girls, ages 5-9 years.

The session will be held September 27 through November 1, 2016 Classes will be held, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. at the WC Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, VA 22630.

The cost is $55.00 per participant for the 6 week session. Minimum of 5 students are needed in order to hold the class.

For more information regarding class instruction, please email zumba.lizi@gmail.com.

Registration information can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00

p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@warrencountyva.net Little Movers Ballet This class is a 30 minute, once a week, class created to introduce movement and music to the youngest dancers.

This class is designed for both boys and girls ages 2 - 4 years; parents will need to be present throughout the course.

There will be two different time offerings: Tuesdays, September 27 through November 1, 2016, 6:00 p.m.

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The cost is $35.00 per participant for the 6 week session. Minimum of 5 students are needed in order to hold the class; class is limited to 13 participants.

For more information regarding class instruction, please email zumba.lizi@gmail.com. Registration information can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@ warrencountyva.net Justifiable Use of Force Class The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department and Defensive Firearms of Virginia LLC will

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be holding a Justifiable Use of Force Class for those interested on Saturday, September 17, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, VA 22630.

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

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

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

The cost is $35.00 per participant and is limited to 35 participants; preregistration is required.

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Registration information can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@ warrencountyva.net Sucessfully Selling on EBAY Seminar In this seminar, you will learn how to become a successful seller on EBAY. You will bring up your approval ratings and learn how to register for Pay Pal and spice up your item descriptions to make them more appealing to your customers.

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Zika goes “viral” in Virginia All Virginia cases are associated with travel to a Zika-affected area and none are domestic transmissions

Aedes aegypti in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Photo courtesy Muhammad Mahdi Karim/Wikipedia.

By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report When you visit the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) website, the first thing you see at the top of the page are two very large mosquitos facing each other, which may be a clue as to how important the information on the Zika virus is.

The Zika virus is the latest fastspreading virus to become a problem in this, and many other countries.

Dr. Stacy Miller of the Winchester Family Health Center has issued information as of September 1.

She warns that Zika is a virus that is carried and transmitted by a type of mosquito called Aedes, and can be spread sexually. It can also be caught through blood transfusions.

The infection is usually mild, causing fever, rash, joint pain, muscle pain and/or headache, and symptoms may be so mild that the infected person isn’t even aware that they’ve contracted the virus.

However, it is recognized as a danger to the growth of unborn children and can cause miscarriages, microcephaly (a medical condition in which the brain does not develop properly resulting in a smaller than normal head), and other serious birth defects in babies from infected mothers during pregnancy.

Symptoms can last from several days to a week. There is no vaccine to prevent it and no medicine to treat Zika virus infection.

Julian Walker, vice president of Communications for Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA), said in a press release that as of mid-August, there were 69 reported Zika virus disease cases in the Commonwealth of Virginia. None of those are domestic transmissions, but the number has steadily climbed since Virginia began tracking infections.

And as of Thursday, September 8, VDH reported 80 cases of Zika virus

disease in Virginia residents to the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

8 of these are in the Northwest Region 41 in Northern Region 8 are in Eastern Region 13 in Central Region 10 in Southwest Region.

All Virginia cases are associated with travel to a Zika-affected area.

The CDC has issued a travel alert for people traveling to regions and certain countries where Zika virus transmission is ongoing and they’ve recommended guidelines to help limit the spread of Zika. It was first identified in the Zika Valley in Africa in 1947, but is known to be present in Central and South America, the Pacific Islands, Africa and Asia.

Most people recover fully, with symptoms resolving in about a week, but a doctor should be consulted if it looks like you or a family member may have Zika virus, especially if you have recently traveled to an area where there’s an ongoing outbreak.

When a mosquito bites a person infected with a Zika virus, the virus enters the mosquito. When the infected mosquito then bites another person, the virus enters that person’s bloodstream.

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Pregnant couples or those wishing to become pregnant should avoid travel to areas where Zika is present.

If travel to high risk areas has occurred, the recommended time to delay attempting to become pregnant is eight weeks for women with symptoms or exposure; six months for men with symptoms; and eight weeks for men with no symptoms.

Couples who are already pregnant and have had any increased risk, should use condoms every time or abstain from sex altogether for the duration of the pregnancy.

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As of mid-August, Florida, with 29, was the only state with any locally acquired cases.

Walker assured the public that “at every step along the way, hospitals have been part of the response effort.”

In Virginia, Governor Terry McAuliffe established the Virginia Zika Task Force earlier this year to assure a rapid, effective response to the potential infiltration of the virus in Virginia. Beginning in July, the state Department of General Services’ Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) commenced testing mosquitos in targeted areas across Virginia to look for it.

So far, none of the mosquitos have tested positive for Zika.

Through the Task Force effort, VHHA, the VDH, and Virginia’s hospitals and health care organizations are collaborating to ensure the health care system promotes prevention,

and is prepared to respond to potential Zika infection cases, or even local transmissions in Virginia, Walker said.

And, he continued, hospitals are on standby 24/7/365 to respond to patient needs, and commit resources in the event of an emergent community health risk, even if the need doesn’t arise.

Even though Zika is far less virulent than Ebola, the infrastructure and investments made by Virginia’s hospitals to combat other viral conditions remain in place to address the current situation. That includes screening tools that have been developed to assist providers in identifying and managing patients, and existing communication channels that are in place to promote the sharing of vital information among the health care community and stakeholders.

As well, Virginia’s hospitals are prepared to provide treatment to people who may be infected by this virus, whether they go to a hospital initially, or arrive through referrals from primary care physicians who may serve as a treatment entry point for some patients. This includes a readiness to care for children potentially born with birth defects as a result of maternal Zika infection, and as needed, they evaluate and update their infection control and waste management protocols, and conduct readiness exercises.

But according to VHHA Technical Advisor and Hospital Prepared-

ness Coordinator Morris D. Reece, “a lack of funding could potentially be a stumbling block in the fight against Zika.”

There is some help with getting repellents, though.

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Shown here feeding on someone’s arm is the mosquito called Aedes aegypti, the culprit responsible for carrying the Zika virus, among others. Courtesy Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A wealth of information about preventing mosquito bites can be found here: www.cdc.gov/zika/prevention/ prevent-mosquito-bites.html If you have any questions, think you may have been exposed to Zika, or believe you have contracted it, VDH recommends that you contact, and/or make an appointment with your doctor or the health department to determine if testing is appropriate and to avoid potentially spreading the virus.

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By Ken Thurman Warren-Frederick County Report Labor Day Weekend saw over 4,000 people dancing, singing, and just having a good time as they watched 42 bands perform on seven stages. Combine this with 50 vendors and a host of local sponsors including Rural King, the Timberworks, Allison James Estates & Homes and sponsors from outside the area including the Hamilton (big music venue in DC) that sponsored the main stage and the American Songwriting Magazine that sponsored the Songwriter stage. There were even 17 hours of workshops over the two days sponsored by the Appaloosa Blue

Ridge Arts Foundation (ABRAF), a non-profit foundation set up by the festival.

Colorful and extremely talented bands like Socks in the Frying Pan from Ennis, Ireland and the Gothard sisters from Seattle, Washington combined with local troubadours like Robbie Limon to provide a wide range of music from Irish folk tunes to rock and country style ballads. There were even after hour “jam sessions” where band members got together with member of other bands to strike up some really cool combinations of songs, many playing together for the first time.

Literally, music for all ages and tastes.

The festival, the brain child of Dan and Alex Fedoryka from Scythian (Ukrainian for nomads), these local boys have struck a chord with the whole community.

Scythian’s music is delivered in a high energy lively manner that gets the whole audience foot stomping and dancing in front of the stage. I have all their albums and listen to them whenever I can. They perform over 80 concerts a year, so if you get a chance, check them out or plan on coming to next year’s Appaloosa Festival.

Music in the great outdoors at Skyline Ranch Resort in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains on beautiful fall days was the perfect setting for two days of

musical bliss. So, if you are planning ahead for next year, you can’t beat the Appaloosa Festival with nearby State and National Parks, trails, caverns, golf courses and more which permit visitors to take advantage of area opportunities to camp, go horseback riding, hiking, biking, rafting/kayaking, canoeing, golf, and even participate in late night jam sessions with the bands. Another plus, kids 12 and under are free.

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Late September, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 9

Stephens City approves rezoning for 55 new homes, office

Several Stephens City neighbors spoke against a new housing development at a public hearing Sept. 6. Most were concerned about speeding, a new road and the addition of a 3,600 square foot commercial office building in the plans. Council approved the rezoning later in the meeting.

By Dan McDermott Warren & Frederick County Report A unanimous Stephens City Town Council voted Tuesday, September 6 to approve a rezoning application to build up to 55 detached homes on a 15.9 acre parcel of land including 4783 Valley Pike in the north end of town. The development would include a new access road and a small commercial space for a professional office type business or perhaps a salon in a building no larger than 3,600 square feet that is “residential in character” with a pitched roof and made of “high quality materials.” Restaurants, car dealers and gas stations need not apply.

The unanimity of positive opinion on the rezoning did not include

several residents who live near the property, and who spoke at a public hearing prior to the vote.

Tom Gamertsfelder said he was concerned about the speed limit in the area and was against the commercial portion of the proposal.

“People are still barrelling down there at 55 miles an hour plus in a 25 speed limit,” he said. “Are we still thinking about extending that 25 mile per hour speed limit past the 40?” As for the commercial building he said, “I understand it will have a nice exterior but I’ve seen nice tattoo shops.”

Gamertsfelder’s next door neighbor Lewis Boyer has lived in his house, which is adjacent to the planned project, since 1968. “Why then put a commercial business in

the middle of houses? I think it’s spot zoning that will cause a domino effect,” Boyer said. He also raised safety concerns about the increased traffic with a new road and the current problem of speeders. Boyer presented council with a petition signed by seven residents opposing the rezoning and construction of the road.

Neighbor Bill Robinson said he opposed the commercial lot rezoning and was concerned about the estimate that 90% of the traffic from the subdivision would enter and exit Route 11 using the new road.

Pennoni Associates Senior Project Engineer Patrick Sowers spoke in support of the application saying that the 55 unit plan fits into the area’s medium density category in Stephens City’s comprehensive plan.

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Sowers said the builders will include open space buffers adjacent to I-81 and near existing residential units to the west. The total cash proffers offered total $19,680 per dwelling unit, an amount that would be significantly reduced in the event the project ends up being built as an agerestricted development, according to Sowers. $1,373 per lot of the proffers would go to the town.

Town Treasurer Stephen Rickards’ report said that “well above 95%” of real estate taxes for the first half of the year had been collected, along with slightly over 40% from prior years and over 70% for personal property taxes.

Town Police Chief Charles Bockey was asked about the speeding issue.

In addition to the complaints during the public hearing about speeders flouting the law, one councilman said he had heard from several residents upset that police were “overdoing it” with enforcement. Bockey said he required his officers to write tickets for speeds “no less than ten” miles over the limit. Police Sgt. Ken Fox said he

doesn’t write tickets below 13 miles over the limit.

Council voted to appoint Frederick County Commercial Building Inspector Mark Fleet to fill an empty seat on council despite objection from member Jason Nauman.

“I would just say that from my perspective – and no reflection on Mr. Fleet – but given that the general election is 60 days away I don’t see any reason unless we’re compelled by law to fill a vacancy,” he said, suggesting that council could appoint whomever wins the general election to immediately take the seat. Town Attorney Dave Griffin said the town is supposed to act since the vacancy occurred more than 60 days prior to the next election. Council member Regina Swygert-Smith also voted against the appointment.

One councilman joked that Fleet might need a psychiatric test for agreeing to take the job. “Just remember you asked me. I didn’t ask you,” Fleet responded to laughter.

Town Manager Mike Majher said that following a transit study for Lord Fairfax Community College, Stephens City may be getting a bus stop in town pending approval and funding.

Council also voted to proclaim September 25 - October 1 “Sherando Spirit Week.” The Homecoming Parade begins at 6:30 pm Thursday, September 29 on Main Street.

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Eastham Park Trail completed Third and final phase of 1.5-mile trail represents key segment of 4.3 mile Royal Shenandoah Greenway

This graphic, provided by Brandy Rosser, Warren County’s Grants and Special Projects Coordinator, shows how the Eastham Park Trail forms a loop and joins Rt. 340/522 South at Criser Road in Front Royal.

By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report Local Front Royal and Warren County officials celebrated the completion of the long-awaited Eastham Park Trail with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this month at Skyline High School.

The trail has been completed in three phases. The first phase was the lovely trail that has the Shenandoah River on one side and Eastham Park on the other. Phase Two extended the trail to Skyline Vista Drive. It leads from Eastham Park at the end of Luray Avenue along the South Fork of the Shenandoah River to the railroad tracks and continues east near Skyline High School to Skyline Vista Drive.

Now, Phase Three will get walkers, runners and bikers safely along Stonewall Jackson Highway, where a sidewalk has been constructed, to

the intersection at East Criser Road. into the town of Front Royal and soon hikers can connect to the Skyline Drive and Dickey Ridge Trail.

Steeper parts of the trail have been graded to accommodate wheelchair operators as well.

The trail has been made possible through the generosity of the Eastham family who sold some of the property to the county and donated

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vancy site is the home of the former Avtex Fibers manufacturing facility. County staff continue to work at the Shenandoah National Park on the construction of a connector trail that will allow users to access Dickey Ridge Trail and Skyline Drive.

The Eastham Park Trail has been funded primarily through grants from the Virginia Department of Transportation, he said.

The County received a $250,000 Recreational Access grant for improvements to Luray Avenue from Criser Road to the entrance of Eastham Park. Additional funding from the Transportation Alternatives Program was also awarded for the construction of the trail and its amenities with Phase One (0.51 miles) receiving $118,000; Phase Two (0.51 miles) receiving $213,847; and Phase Three (0.48 miles) receiving $252,549.

As required by the grant guidelines, the County was responsible for providing a minimum local match of 20 percent on each phase. Parks and Recreation maintenance staff worked on the first two phases to minimize project related costs.

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Late September, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 11 A Department of Game and Inland Fisheries public boat launch Town of Front Royal park Public parking area Playground Three multi-use athletic fields Warren County Dog Park Large outdoor classroom Interpretive signage The Park is operated and maintained by the Warren County Department of Parks and Recreation and is open from dawn until dusk each day.

“Eastham Park is quickly becoming one of the County’s most used facilities due to the variety of activities offered and it will only improve with the opening of Phase Three of the trail,” he continued.

“I am amazed at how the Front Royal-Warren County community has embraced the Eastham Trail.

When I look on Facebook and see all of the family photographs, Senior portraits, etc. taken along the river portion of the trail, it reinforces my belief that the Trial truly has

become one of the most treasured public spaces in Warren County. The fact that we have been able to tie it to Shenandoah National Park and downtown Front Royal make it even more of an asset,” he concluded.

Warren County Board of Supervisors who attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony were: Chair, Linda Glavis, South River District Representative; Vice-Chair, Archie Fox, Fork District Representative; Tony Carter, Happy Creek District Representative; Dan Murray, North River District Representative; Tom Sayre, Shenandoah District Representative.

Town Council members were: Mayor, Tim Darr; Vice-Mayor, Hollis Tharpe; Bret Hrbek; Gene Tewalt; Bebhinn Egger; Jacob Meza and John Connolly.

Special thanks were given to Commonwealth Transportation Board Member Dixon Whitworth, who was present at the event and many other town and county officials and staff who were part of the project.

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Without your efforts, this project would not have been possible. Thank you,” Stanley said.

He gave a brief history of how the trail evolved, as well as other projects in the works.

“When the County took over the Parks and Recreation Department from the Town of Front Royal in October 2000, one of the first things that we did was sit down with Dan Lenz and Junior Kisner.

W e talked about the needs of the community for new parks and recreation facilities to meet the increasing demand for services by our growing population. One of the real needs that was pointed out was the lack of accessible trail facilities in the community. This was reaffirmed in 2006 when the County brought in Land

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“With the strong support of current and past members of the Board of Supervisors, we made the commitment to start providing opportunities in the community. In addition to Eastham Park, over the past ten years we have added a short fitness trail at Burrell Brooks Park on Criser Road and a loop trail around the Skyline Soccerplex. We are also close to finishing Phases II of the Carson

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“The dedication today of this section of Eastham Trail represents the final of three phases of Eastham Trail at .48 of a mile – bringing the total length of Eastham Trail to 1.5 miles.

We are working with our friends at Shenandoah National Park to construct a rustic trail that will connect this project to the Dickey Ridge Trail in the park and eventually come out on Criser Road near the School bus maintenance facility.

“The total cost of the all three phases of the Eastham project and the section of trail along Luray Avenue is approximately $1.25 million of which $834,396 was funded through grants funneled through the Department of Transportation.

“Eastham Trail will be included in the overarching Royal Shenandoah Greenway in partnership with the Town of Front Royal.

“When completed, the RSG will provide a 4.4-mile trail loop connecting downtown Front Royal with the Shenandoah River, Shenandoah National Park, Skyline High School, Ressie Jeffries Elementary, Samuels Public Library and shopping on South Street and Commerce Avenue.

The Eastham trail offers a vision of what the Avtex Conservancy can look like once we are permitted to develop it.

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INDICTMENTS August 2016 Indictments Jeffrey Allen Green

Jason Paul Tucker

The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about June 3, 2016, in the County of Warren, Jeffrey Allen Green, age and address unavailable, did unlawfully and felonious-ly, with the intention of converting goods and merchandise to his own use without having paid the full price thereof, willfully conceal or take possession of the goods or merchandise of Rite Aid, having previously been convicted of larceny or an offense deemed as larceny two or more times.

The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Jason Paul Tucker, 34, of 334 Cloud St., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts.

COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Jason Paul Tucker did unlawfully and feloniously commit larceny of property with a value of $200.00 or more with the intent to sell or distribute such property. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully obtain, by false pretense money with a value of less than $200.00, from Royal Pawn, with intent to defraud. Dates of the offenses were on or about March 24 through March 25, 2016.

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The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about April 13, 2016, in the County of Warren, Felicia Dawn Mair, 30, of 865 Valley Mill Rd., Winchester, VA 22601, did unlawfully take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels of Ann Bailey, with a value of $200.00 or more.

The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about April 27, 2016, in the County of Warren, Thomas Edward Morrison, 62, of 5223 Orkney Grade, Mt. Jackson, VA 22842, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Morphine.

Brittany Desire Folks The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Brittany Desire Folks, 20, of 66 Valley Park Ct., Strasburg, VA, 22657, with three counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Brittany Desire Folks did unlawfully and feloniously break and enter the dwelling house belonging to Stacie Poletis, with the intent to commit larceny therein. COUNTS TWO and THREE: did unlawfully and feloniously take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels belonging to Stacie Poletis, having a value of $200.00 or more. Dates of the offenses were on or about March 24 and March 25, 2016.

Brittany Marie Perez The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about May 20, 2016, in the County of Warren, Brittany Marie Perez, 26, of 2242 Roosevelt Blvd., Winchester, VA 22601, 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 mer-chandise of Walmart, having previously been convicted of larceny or an offense deemed as larceny two or more times.

Michael Howard Vann The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about December 26, 2015, in the County of Warren, Michael Howard Vann, 53, of 451 Steps to Heaven Rd., Linden, VA 22642, did unlawfully and feloniously possess, with the intent to dis-tribute more than one-half (1/2) ounce but not more than five (5) pounds of marijuana.

Denise Dawn Mudery The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about March 16, 2016, in the County of Warren, Denise Dawn Mudery, 49, of 42 View Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, towit: Cocaine.

Jason Paul Tucker The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Jason Paul Tucker 34, of 334 Cloud St., Front Royal, VA 22630, with four counts.

COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Jason Paul Tucker did unlawfully and fe-loniously, possess a firearm after having been previously convicted of a felony. COUNTS THREE, FOUR and FIVE: did unlawfully and feloniously conspire, confederate or combine with another to obtain by false pretense, property or currency valued at more than $200.00. Dates of the offenses were on or about March 26

through April 11, 2016.

Rebecca Christine Rumage The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about March 26, 2016, in the County of Warren, Rebecca Christine Rumage, 29, of 2130 Lost Pond Ct., Middletown, VA 22645, did unlawfully and feloniously, obtain by false pretense or token U.S. Currency, from Royal Pawn, with intent to defraud, money or other property, which may be the subject of larceny, having a value of $200.00 or more.

Amanda Kylene Reedy The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Amanda Kylene Reedy, 30, of 2312 Buck Rd., Woodstock, VA 22664, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Amanda Kylene Reedy did unlawfully and fe-loniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Methamphetamine. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and fe-loniously possess marijuana. Date of the offenses was on or about April 27, 2016.

Kody Albrook Campbell The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about June 8, 2016, in the County of Warren, Kody Albrook Campbell, age and address unavailable, did unlawfully and feloniously drive or operate a motor vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more by weight by volume or 0.08 grams or per 210 liters of breath; or while under the influence of alcohol, to a degree which impaired his ability to drive or operate a motor vehicle safely, this being a third offense committed within ten years of two prior offenses.

Jordan Kent Ramey The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about June 26, 2015, in the Co­­­­­­­unty of Warren, Jordan Kent Ramey, 32, of 1152 Bowling Green Rd., Front Royal,

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VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously impede the blood circulation or respiration Natalie Ramey, without such person’s consent, by knowingly, intentionally and unlawfully applying pressure to the neck of such person resulting in bodily injury.

Larry Allen Forbus II The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Larry Allen Forbus II, A.K.A Larry Allen Forbes II, 29, address unavailable, Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Larry Allen Forbus II did unlawfully and feloniously break and enter the dwelling house belonging to Virginia Mills, with the intent to commit assault and battery. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully violate a protective order issued pursuant to 16.1-279.1, this being a second offense within five years of a prior offense and this offense or the prior offense was based on an act or threat of violence. Date of the offenses was on or about June 8, 2016.

Daniel Esteban Monroy The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about July 3, 2016, in the County of Warren, Daniel Esteban Monroy, 39, of 411 S. Shenandoah Ave., Front

Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously drive or operate a motor vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more by weight by volume or 0.08 grams or per 210 liters of breath; or while under the influence of alcohol, to a degree which impaired his ability to drive or operate a motor vehicle safely, this being a third offense committed within ten years of two prior offenses.

Christopher Joseph Currie The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Christopher Joseph Currie, 36, of 7816 Pine St., Manassas, VA 20111, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Christopher Joseph Currie did un-lawfully and feloniously obtain an advance of money, merchandise or other thing having a value of $200 or more, with fraudulent in-tent, from Jeffrey Viveiros upon a promise to perform construction, repair or improvement of any building or structure permanently annexed to the real property of Jeffrey Viveiros, and failed or refused to perform such promise, and also failed to substantially make good such advance. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully contract for the construction of an im-provement upon the real property of Jeffrey Viveiros without lawfully having a valid Vir-

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Date of the offenses was on or about January 6, 2016.

Shane Eugene Bowling The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Shane Eugene Bowling, 38, of 111 Foundry St., Woodstock, VA 22664, with three counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Shane Eugene Bowling did unlawfully and fe-loniously, knowingly and intentionally possess a firearm after having been previously convicted of a felony. COUNT TWO: did feloniously and unlawfully, while in possession of a Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substance, simultaneously possess about his person a firearm.

COUNT THREE: did unlawfully and fe-loniously, knowingly or intentionally possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Methamphetamine.

Date of the offenses was on or about June 21, 2016.

Billy Joe Huffman The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Billy Joe Huffman, 32, of 4572 Strasburg Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, with three counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Billy Joe Huffman did un-

lawfully and fe-loniously wound Michael David Emming with the intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill.

COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and fe-loniously attempt to cut or wound Brandon Michael Carter with the intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill.

COUNT THREE: did unlawfully and feloniously being the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident in which a person was injured or killed, fail to stop at the scene of the accident and render assistance or provide the information required by law. Date of the offenses was on or about July 11, 2016.

Gregory W. Dodson The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Gregory W. Dodson, 45, of P.O. Box 126, Sperryville, VA 22740, with two counts.

COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Gregory W. Dodson did unlawfully and feloniously, drive or operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, this being a fourth offense within ten years of three prior offenses. COUNT TWO: did, having been arrested for driving under the influence of any narcotic drug or any other self-administered intoxicant or drug, or a similar ordinance of any county, city or town, and having been advised by the arrest-ing officer of the terms of the implied consent law and

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the consequences of an unreasonable refusal to consent, unreason-ably refuse to permit a sample of his blood or breath to be taken to determine the alcohol con-tent of the blood, having committed this offense within ten years after having committed two prior violations. Date of the offenses was on or about June 12, 2016.

Ashleigh Therese Leck The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about March 7, 2016, in the County of Warren, Ashleigh Therese Leck, 24, of 320 ½ S. Rosemont Ave., Martinsburg, WV, did unlawfully take steal, and carry away a firearm belonging to Jerome Briggs.

Robert Hall Fletcher, Jr. The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about December 15, 2015, in the County of Warren, Robert Hall Fletcher, Jr, 28, of 411 E. Criser Rd., #204, Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin.

Antwan DeShawn Lucas The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about April 2, 2016, in the County of Warren, Antwan DeShawn Lucas, 20, of 2001 Greenguage Rd., Baltimore, MD 21224, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Cocaine.

Dion Micah Blackwell The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about April 2, 2016, in the County of Warren, Dion Micah Blackwell, 22, of 773 Grantly St., Baltimore, MD 21229, did unlawfully and feloniously possess with the intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin.

Brandon Shawn Zappas The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about June 8 through August 6, 2015, in the County of Warren, Brandon Shawn Zappas, 42, of 3061 Junction Rd., Strasburg, VA 22657, did unlawfully and feloniously, wrongfully and fraudulently use, dispose of, conceal or embezzle money of a value of $200.00 or more which he had received for another, or for his employer, or by virtue of his office, trust or employment, or which had been entrusted or delivered to him by another or by any corporation or company.

Joseph Lee Vandeman The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about July 21, 2016, in the County of Warren, Joseph Lee Vandeman, 33, of 377 W. 11th St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and felonious-ly, with the intention of converting goods and merchandise to his own use without having paid the full price thereof, willfully conceal or take possession of the goods or mer-chandise of a store,

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said goods having a value of less than $200.00, this being a third or subsequent offense.

Clinton Wade Carlson The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about August 1, 2016, in the County of Warren, Clinton Wade Carlson, age and address unavailable, having previously been convicted of a sexually violent offense, did unlawfully and feloniously and knowingly fail to register or re-register with the Sex Offender and Crimes against Minors Registry.

Jerry Lee Henry, Jr. The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Jerry Lee Henry, Jr., 26, of 515 Belair Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts.

COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Jerry Lee Henry, Jr. did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intention of converting goods and merchandise to his own use without having paid the full price thereof, willfully conceal the goods or mer-chandise of Lowe’s, said goods having a value of $200.00 or more. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloni-ously conspire with another to intentionally convert goods or merchandise to their own use without having paid the full price thereof, by willfully concealing the goods or merchandise of Lowe’s, with a value of $200.00 or more. Date of the offenses was on or about June 19, 2016.

David Eugene Holsinger The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges David Eugene Holsinger, 30, of 6553 Dickerson Rd., Dickerson, MD 20842, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, David Eugene Holsinger did unlawfully take steal, and carry away a firearm belonging to another.

COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and fe-loniously, possess a firearm after having been previously convicted of a felony within the prior ten years. Date of the offenses was on or about March 7, 2016.

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Council postpones decision on developer’s request again Mayor Darr’s absence could have delayed the vote for a year in case of a tie

The Board of the Front Royal Limited Partnership reacts to the vote to postpone action again on their request for narrower road widths in their proposed sub-division.

Councilman Eugene Tewalt continues to argue against the special exemption for narrower roads in the Front Royal Limited Partnership proposed sub-division.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report

dinance that we have recently adopted for street widths. We do have the ability for special use permits to be granted with the design that the developer wants to accomplish. To have an ordinance and then grant a special use permit with a concept or design, in my opinion, will open the door to other similar requests as well and have other developers come in and ask for a foot less or two feet less. We have to have some logic behind what and why we are granting,” he added.

Meza went on to say that he also agreed with Connolly in that he didn’t want to create any undue delay in the project, and acknowledged that this was a very important project but in the absence of any concept plan he would be inclined not to support the measure.

Councilman Bret Hrbek commented that FRLP had been working on the project since he was first elected to the council and he wanted to move the project along so there would be no further delay since the developer had been working on the project for years now.

Immediately before Vice Mayor Hollis Tharpe called for a vote on the measure, Connolly asked Town Attorney Doug Napier what would happen if the vote ended in a tie because of the mayor’s absence.

Napier responded that in the result of a tie vote, the measure would die and would remain dead until it was brought back up a year later.

Egger then made the motion to postpone the vote until the second meeting in September.

Other business up for council approval was a public hearing on its first reading a request for a special use permit to build a single family home on a lot that did not conform to town ordinance on Jefferson Ave. Town Code requires a special use permit for any new construction when the lot in question is 80 percent of the minimum width and area. The ordinance states that the minimum lot size in the residential district is 10,000 square feet and 75 feet wide.

The lot in question is 7,500 square feet and 50 feet wide.

No Front Royal residents spoke

Front Royal Town Council decided to postpone again a vote on a developer’s requests for a special exception on road width designs until the second meeting in September.

The reason for the delay was the potential tie vote that would have killed the issue for a year because Timothy Darr was absent from the meeting. The Council voted 5-1 at the September 12th meeting to again postpone any action on a request filed by the Front Royal Limited Partnership (FRLP) for an exception to the town’s ordinance pertaining to road width regulations in residential projects.

FRLP submitted a request to the planning commission early this year that would reduce the width of some of the roads within the sub-division up to a total of four feet from the town’s already established ordinance governing road width within subdivisions.

Councilman John Connolly reported that he spoke with a Warren County resident who wanted to remind the town council that people who live near the proposed develop-

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ment would be affected by the decisions made by the council governing the new development even though Connolly voiced support for the measure.

Councilman Eugene Tewalt reiterated that he did not and would not support the measure because the town council had recently approved a set of subdivision design standards and he also noted the he had been in contact with the fire department and school officials and that neither organization had been informed of the proposed exception. He repeated his belief that the council approving this measure would open the door for more such requests.

Councilwoman Bébhinn Egger, a longtime supporter of narrower streets, voiced her opinion.

“Mr. Vice Mayor, when we discussed the original ordinance change I was strongly in favor of the width of the roads that the developer is now applying for. I felt strongly back then that these road widths should be in the ordinance and, as it ended up, they were not in the ordinance. That is part of the reason I feel 100 percent okay with supporting this. I believe these street widths are reasonable and the planning commission supports this as well. I don’t think we are doing anything out of the ordinary with this. We do allow for special use permits all the time on various things and not everything is cut and dried.

One of my driving reasons for supporting this is not to help the development save money or anything like that.

“I simply believe that narrower streets are better for the whole community. They are better for people who live in the community, they are better for the environment. I wish that some of our streets that we have built really wide could’ve been narrowed down. People speed on wider streets, and they are not safe for kids, they are not environmentally friendly.

I truly believe that narrower streets are better for everybody,” she said.

Councilman Jacob Meza gave his opinion.

“I have to agree with Councilman Tewalt on this issue. We have an or-

during the public hearing.

The council also approved: A three-year renewal of the HOME Consortium Agreement beginning the first of October. This agreement would allow the region to receive direct allocations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in order to aid in housing assistance activities. Renewal is necessary to continue participation in the program for 2016-2019.

A non-binding letter of intent to American Municipal Power (AMP) to develop a cost estimate and a high level project plan for further evaluation of the advance metering infrastructure program. This program, if implemented, would expect to include a total of 7,438 meters. It is hoped that if approved the implementation would begin in 2017.

Rescheduling the Tuesday, Octo-

ber 11th regular council meeting because of the 2016 Virginia Municipal League Conference being held October 9th to 11th. The town code allows the council to hold the regular meeting on an alternate date when there are certain circumstances such the above-mentioned conference.

The council meeting is to be rescheduled for Monday, October 17th in the Town Hall Conference Room.

The items from the July 21st meeting to be discussed at the Town and County Liaison Committee Meeting scheduled for September 15th.

The Virginia Regional Transit (VRT) to continue the Trolley service to the Appalachian Trailhead located on Route 522 South twice a day in 2017 beginning Monday May 15th through Saturday, July 15th at the same $0.50 per trip fare.

The revised solar lease agreement with American Municipal Power (AMP).

A Division of Motor Vehicles/ Highway Safety Grant in the amount of $15,375 ($7,688 matching funds) to be used to pay officers who work overtime for selective enforcement assignments such as sobriety check points and saturation patrols to focus on identifying impaired drivers.

The funds will also cover the cost to replace three aging radar units, three breath test units and the expense of having an officer attend the annual Mid-Atlantic DUI Conference.

With no further business, Vice Mayor Hollis Tharpe adjourned the meeting.

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Late September, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 15

Supervisors appoint Dan Whitten County Attorney Whitten has served as interim since former County Attorney Blair Mitchel retired on April 30

By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report On Tuesday, September 6, the Warren County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to appoint Daniel N. Whitten to chief legal counsel for the county, effective September 1.

Whitten has served as interim attorney since County Attorney Blair Mitchel retired on April 30. Prior to that Whitten held the position of assistant county attorney. He will receive of a salary of $98,500 per year.

After the board emerged from a closed meeting and the meeting was called to order, North River Supervisor Daniel Murray made the motion to appoint Whitten to the position of County Attorney. Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote.

Whitten first joined Warren County in February 2010 as an Assistant County Attorney. He received his Bachelor of arts degree from the

University of Virginia and a juris doctorate degree from the MarshallWythe School of law at William and Mary College. Before coming to Warren County, Whitten worked in the Richmond City Attorney’s Office, the Virginia Attorney General’s Office and in private practice.

Whitten currently serves as vice president of the Warren County Bar Association, and as a member of the Local Government Attorney’s Ethics Committee and the Local Government Attorney’s Fall Conference Committee.

Whitten grew up in a rural farm environment in Albermarle County, and has a love of the outdoors. He enjoys lots of hiking, biking, and family time with his wife and three children in the area’s parks and mountains.

In other business, the board heard from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Ed Carter who reported the following: During the month of August, the majority of the state forces’ time

was dedicated to Oregon Hollow and Myers Drive. That project has been completed. The second round of mowing was done on the primary routes and the department has started their second round of mowing on the secondary routes. Some entrance pipes on Route 629 were installed and some existing pipes along the same area were opened.

During the month of September, VDOT plans to continue with the second round of mowing secondary routes. Asphalt patching along 65 East and Route 350 and 661 and some skin patching on various secondary routes is planned. Grading and stone application along hard surface routes and applying some additional chloride for dust control is scheduled. Carter stated that a little bit of moisture would be welcome for this grading and he is hopeful of some additional rainfall. Plans to continue with phase one on Blue Mountain Road is moving ahead now that VDOT has caught up with some of their other projects. Carter hopes to get started up again on the Blue Mountain Phase One project sometime this fall.

It was also reported Linden Park and Ride is currently under construction. VDOT is waiting on the right turn lane and additional signal head to come in for the 522/340 Park and Ride. South Fork and Morgan Ford Bridges are currently on schedule. Carter also reported that the contractor for the area’s guard rail projects is currently behind schedule and reports that the new date of completion is the end of September instead of the end of August. Carter said he hesitates to give the county board a date until the contractor has a better idea of what the situation is with the delay.

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It was also reported that speed studies have been completed on Blue Mountain and Freezeland Roads and speed limits have been reduced from 55 mph to 45 mph on both sides of those roads.

The next report was a report from the Department of Social Services from Beth Reavis who began her report talking about the vacancies in the department. It currently has six vacancies on the services side and two vacancies have recently been filled. Two job offers have been accepted. One job was offered to a woman who chose not to accept because of the department’s inability to transfer the leave she had accumulated. The department is currently advertising positions that are open and is attempting to hire some staff in advance of current staff retiring with the hope of avoiding gaps on that side of the staffing issues.

She praised her staff for working all night on a recent case involving a four-year-old child who was walking around outside without adult supervision. She cited an additional case involving Child Protective Custody that probably saved a child’s life.

“We are working at about half-staff right now and they are working without complaints and responding really well to the department’s needs,” she said.

Reavis also introduced her new assistant, DeAnna Cheacham.

Fork District Supervisor Archie Fox asked the new assistant director about how short staffing is affecting the department’s ability to do its job. Cheacham replied that being short staffed was making it difficult to do the necessary training new staff members needed. She added that instead of the new staff being eased into their roles and being trained for their jobs slowly, they are having to do more on-the-job training.

Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter asked a question regarding drug use in homes where children are present.

“In the months that I have been

here, we have had some repeat families, meaning families that have had some services in the past. Something I have noticed is that there are services available, but they are not located in Warren County so it puts the citizens at a disadvantage when they have to go to different counties in order to receive the services they need. There is hope on the horizon and a new way of looking at substance abuse and how it affects the children and maybe how we need to adjust our work. There are functional drug addicts and functional alcoholics and there are plans that need to be put into place to make sure the children are safe,” he said.

Some other items passed at the meeting were: Acceptance of Grant Funding from Virginia Department of Aviation for the 2016 Virginia Air Show.

Acceptance of Grant Funding from Federal Aviation Administration for a portion of construction removal project at Front Royal Warren County Airport.

Modification of a Conditional Use Permit for a retail store name change from Shorty’s General Store to Mountain Springs Market.

Modification of a Conditional Use Permit for a shopping center in the Route 340/522 Highway Corridor Overlay District to extend for two years.

Modification of a Conditional Use Permit for a concrete plant to change its name from Valley Redi-Mix Co. Inc. to Bardon Inc. Aggregate Industries Mid-Atlantic.

The Board then voted to go into closed session to discuss appointments to the Board of Building Code Appeals and the Office of County Attorney. After the closed meeting, the board was called to order and a vote taken to appoint Whitten as the new County Attorney.

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

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Not much is new in Ocean City, Maryland It’s a good place to soak in the sun and listen to the sounds of calming rhythms of waves crashing to shore

Ocean City’s boardwalk is still made of wood, boards are replaced as they weather and rot over time. It now holds people as well as bikes and a tram, an open-air train that can be taken from one end of the boardwalk to the other. Photo used by permission of Ocean City’s spokesman.

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A rooster promises fun rides on the carousel at Trimper’s indoor amusement park. – photo courtesy of Laura Kresse

Not much is new in Ocean City, Maryland.

And that’s a good thing.

A seaside town seemingly frozen in time, many of the motels, hotels, eateries and amusement parks are vintage, dating back to the early 1900s, up until the 1960s.

Now, during off-season, is a good time to take it all in. The crowds are gone, the traffic is down, the weather is still warm, and the prices at hotels are ridiculously cheap. There’s just enough people to make it fun. Everyone is having a good time, so most everyone you meet is really nice.

Best of all, there’s time to soak in the sun, and the ocean, without the sound of anything but the calming rhythms of the waves crashing to shore. If lying outside or renting a

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It’s a great time to explore the history of Ocean City, to see the photographs of earlier days when there was not just a fishing pier but a big dance hall and ice skating rink before a fire destroyed it all. The fishing pier was rebuilt.

The boardwalk is still made of wood, but boards are replaced as they weather and rot over time. It now holds people as well as bikes and a tram, which is an open-air train that costs just $3 to ride from one end of the boardwalk to the other, or get off at any point.

Merchants along the way are happy to take the time to talk, and are proud of the fact their businesses are still owned by the same families over several generations. They must have fought hard to preserve the town against a development tendency to bash down the older buildings and replace with high-rises.

A few of them are seen along the boardwalk and between the ocean and the sound, but most are confined to the northern end of the Ocean City along the Coastal Highway.

Much of what you see downtown are the Mom and Pop operations, clean and wholesome. Toward that end, the town has banned smoking outdoors, both on the boardwalk and the beach, except in designated areas. It struck me as a little extreme, even for a non-smoker, until I was reminded that the reason you don’t see cigarette butts on the beach and along the boardwalk is because of that ordinance.

Overall, Ocean City offers a true

beach vibe, with a welcome peek into the past.

Take Trimper’s Amusement Park on the south end of the three-milelong Boardwalk. No sign states it’s Trimper’s, so the easiest way to find it is to look for Kohr Bros. frozen custard stand, and then find it directly across from it. Then enter at no charge and step back in time, to rides that have been operating since the 1920s, from the little ornately hand-painted Ferris wheel ride no more than 20-feet tall, to the large and small carousels, among the oldest still running in America, I’m told.

Along with the standard horses and ponies are bobbing frogs, ostriches, donkeys, elephants, giraffes and more. The carousel is complete with mirrors, hand-painted paintings of yesteryear that anchor the ride’s core.

Elsewhere are the mirrors that make the viewer look really tall and skinny and short and fat. The kiddie boat rides feature boats in real water that move around.

The kiddie games include a water gun race, and squirting water into clowns’ mouths, Skee-ball, Whack-aMole and more.

Jolly Roger operates a similar historical amusement park on the south end of the boardwalk, near the fishing pier, but the park was closed when I was there in the mornings the week after Labor Day. Elsewhere, the boardwalk is alive and businesses are bustling, hustling everything: pizza, burgers, custard, taffy, fudge, caramel apples, caramel corn, even caramel corn studded with Chesapeake Bay crab seasoning. Let’s not forget the fries, for a main course or dessert. No trip to Ocean City is complete with a stop to Thrasher’s Fries, at two locations on the boardwalk. Fried in peanut oil, the sliced spuds are pure golden brown with part of their skins left on, salted, then served in a small cup for $5.50. Purists, Thrasher’s offer salt or vinegar on the side, no ketchup here whatsoever.

My friend Laura had to get the fries. For me, the only beachy thing I insisted on was crabs. I had my fill at a seafood and prime rib buffet at iconic Phillip’s Crab House, a big brick restaurant which dates back to the 1950s. It’s still decorated as I remember it in the 1970s, with a wide variety of brightly colored Tiffany lamps and dark, woodsy interior.

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Officer Brunson was well known and respected in the community.

His unexpected death has made an impact on fellow law enforcement officers and community members he served. Brunson is remembered by his colleagues for providing insightful advice and a calm demeanor during tense situations. He had an accomplished career at the Winchester Police Department: On February 10, 1995, Officer Brunson was sworn at the Winchester Circuit Court Clerk’s Office as a law enforcement officer, to serve and protect the community.

On June 23, 1995, Officer Brunson graduated from Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Academy.

On September 5, 2006, Brunson was promoted to Master Police Officer.

Officer Brunson was a founding member of the Community Policing Unit, a member of the SWAT Team, Firearms Instructor/Armorer, Field Training Officer, and a counselor with the annual Kids & Cops camp.

Officer Brunson was the recipient of many letters of commendation and several honors, including a Meritorious Action Award in 2014 for entering a burning home to search for a 2-year-old boy.

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“It’s not just about following the law; it’s about protecting the safety of our friends, neighbors, and visitors who walk around the city,” said Jennifer Hall, Community Relations and Crime Prevention Specialist. “Please take the time to stop and look in all directions before proceeding. It could save a life.”

Police urge drivers to use extra caution in the mornings and afternoons when students may be walking to and from school. Last month, the City of Winchester installed a new flashing pedestrian sign at the intersection of Cameron Street and Cork Street. A flashing stop sign was also installed at the intersection of Braddock Street and Amherst Street. The City is planning to install additional signs in the future.

One-Third Of Child Pedestrian Fatalities Occur During AfterSchool Hours Safety campaign celebrates 70 years of curbing unsafe driving in school zones, neighborhoods As 50 million children across the country begin heading back to school, AAA urges motorists to slow down and stay alert in neighborhoods and school zones, and to be especially vigilant for pedestrians during before- and after-school hours. The afternoon hours are particularly dangerous for walking children – over the last decade, nearly one-third of child pedestrian fatalities occurred between 3 and 7 p.m.

“More than 309 child pedestrians died in 2014 and 11,000 were injured,” cautioned Haley Glynn, Traffic Safety Educator for The MidAtlantic Foundation for Safety and Education. “AAA’s School’s Open – Drive Carefully awareness campaign was designed in 1946 to curb a trend of unsafe driving behavior in school zones and neighborhoods that can result in children’s injury and death.

Seventy years later, the message remains- we must remind motorists to slow down and stay alert as kids head back to school.”

AAA offers helpful tips to keep kids safe this school year: Slow down. Speed limits in school zones are reduced for a reason. A pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling 25 mph is nearly two-thirds less likely to be killed compared to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling just 10 mph faster. A difference between 25 mph and 35 mph can save a life.

Eliminate distractions. Children often cross the road unexpectedly and may emerge suddenly between two parked cars. Research shows that taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles your chances of crashing.

Reverse responsibly. Every vehicle has blind spots. Check for children on the sidewalk, driveway and around your vehicle before slowly backing up. Teach your children to never play in, under or around vehicles—even those that are parked.

Talk to your teen. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States, and more than one-quarter of fatal crashes involving teen drivers occur during the after-school hours of 3 to 7 p.m. Get evidence-based guidance and tips at TeenDriving.AAA.com.

Come to a complete stop. Research shows that more than one-third of drivers roll through stop signs in school zones or neighborhoods.

Always come to a complete stop, checking carefully for children on sidewalks and in crosswalks before proceeding.

Watch for bicycles. Children on bikes are often inexperienced, unsteady and unpredictable. Slow down and allow at least three feet of passing distance between your vehicle and the bicycle. If your child rides a bicycle to school, require that they wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet on every ride. Find videos, expert advice and safety tips at ShareTheRoad.

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Cedar Creek Bridge Work On Route 623 At The Shenandoah And Frederick County Line September 19-23 Soil test borings at the bridge over Cedar Creek will cause daytime closures on Route 623 (Coal Mine Road/ Fromans Road) from September 19 to 23 at the Shenandoah and Frederick County line. The work zone is near the Wheatfield area. This work is in preparation of future roadway and bridge improvements.

Work will be daily Monday through Friday, September 19 to 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All work is scheduled to conclude by 5 p.m. on September 23.

A detour will be in place from Route 622 (Cedar Creek Grade) to Route 628 (Middle Road) to Route 48 (John Marshall Highway) to Route 623 (Coal Mine Road). Traffic will be controlled with barricades and detour signs.

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Winchester Police Support Area Nonprofits The Winchester Police Department is gearing up to take part in the United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley’s annual “Day of Caring” on Wednesday, September 14th. Nearly a dozen members of the Winchester Police Department team will take part in projects to serve the Winchester community.

Day of Caring is organized, annually, to help kickoff the United Way Campaign and to provide community service projects for local nonprofit agencies and community facilities.

More than 850 volunteers are expected to participate.

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ment’s Team will assist with two projects: Henry & William Evans Home for Children 9:30 – 11:30 AM – Clean out/organize storage trailer at the facility on 330 East Leicester Street.

Winchester SPCA 1:00 – 3:00 PM – Clean cages and play with animals at the facility on 111 Featherbed Lane. Staff may transport dogs downtown with “adopt me” vests to encourage pet adoptions.

The Winchester Police Department’s Animal Control unit works closely with the Winchester SPCA to ensure local animals are properly cared for, and provide education outreach to pet owners. We are excited about these projects and look forward to uniting with hundreds of other volunteers to serve the Winchester community, all at the same time!

Magic Lantern Theater Screening of “Dream On” The Magic Lantern Theater will present on Friday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m., a screening of the new film documentary, “Dream On” (Not Rated). The film retraces the 1831 journey of Alexis de Tocqueville whose study of our young country came to define America and poses the question: is the optimistic American dream that Tocqueville observed still alive in the 21st century? The screening takes place at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Shenandoah Valley, 6380 Valley Pike, Stephens City, VA and is co-sponsored by the UUCSV Social Justice and Action Committee. Discussion and a complimentary reception will follow the showing. Open to the public; free will donation suggested. For more info, link to www.magiclanterntheater.org, e-mail info@magiclanterntheater.org or call 540-678-0963.

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Rep. Comstock Announces Deadline For Services Academy Application Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10th) today announced that the deadline for students interested in applying for a nomination by the 10th District Service Academy Advisory Board to one of the nation’s military academies for the Class of 2021 is 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 1st in her Sterling district office.

“I look forward to meeting the next generation of our country’s leaders

who will go on to join their peers in advancing a stronger America,” said Congresswoman Comstock. “I encourage everyone in Virginia’s 10th Congressional District who aspires to be a part of the Class of 2021 to apply for a Service Academy nomination.

The 10th District Service Academy Advisory Board is dedicated to finding those young students who aim to be future leaders of our country and I am confident this year’s Class of 2021 will continue the tradition of excellence from students in Virginia’s 10th District.”

Applications can be mailed or hand delivered to Comstock’s Sterling office at 21430 Cedar Drive, Suite 218, Sterling, Virginia 20164. Interested students can request an Academy Nomination Application from Comstock’s Web site at https://comstock. house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations. The selection process is strictly a competitive one.

For more information about the congressional nominating process, contact Mary Ann Cannon in Comstock’s Sterling office at (703) 4046903, or go to https://comstock. house.gov/ and click on Military Academy Nominations under the

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Winchester Area Newcomers Club The Winchester Area Newcomers Club, a social club for women, will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the Opequon Presbyterian Church in Kernstown, 10:30 a.m.

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19 The electoral landscape in the United States is a constantly shifting system of electoral behaviors and institutional rules. Redistricting – the redrawing of district lines after the census – is a highly partisan, contentious part of this process. The outcome of redistricting significantly impacts the electoral landscape, and has an important effect on how representation and the competitiveness of states during presidential elections is understood.

On Monday, Sept. 19, at 5 p.m.,

Late September, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 21 Shenandoah University Assistant Professor of Political Science Michael Romano, Ph.D., and Washington, D.C.-based attorney Matthew Hardin will discuss the impact of federal law and changes to the Virginia electoral map on the 2016 presidential election, as well as representation in the state. The event is free and open to the public, and will be held in the Health & Life Sciences Building, Halpin Rotunda, on Shenandoah University’s main campus. A question and answer session will follow.

Dr. Romano earned his Ph.D. in political science in 2014 from Western Michigan University. His research focuses on the impact of representation and political rhetoric on voting behavior in the United States.

Hardin received his J.D. in 2014 from Appalachian School of Law. His practice focuses on educating the public about environmental policyrelated issues.

Nicholas Kesler joins the Class of 2020 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the 2016-2017 school year Nicholas Kesler of Winchester, VA joined more than 1,700 freshmen when Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute began classes on August 29.

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is America’s oldest technological research university.

For nearly two centuries, the Institute has been a driving force behind breakthroughs in engineering and science in virtually every arena-from transportation and infrastructure to

business, medicine, outer space, and cyberspace.

As it approaches its bicentennial anniversary, the Institute continues to define The New Polytechnic, a new paradigm for teaching, learning, and research that uses advanced technologies to enable fresh collaborations across disciplines, sectors, and regions, in order to answer the global challenges of our day.

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The Council Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is hosting an informational session titled Social Media: What Parents Need to Know.

Lt. Tonya Kittoe with the Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office will lead the presentations. The presentations will delve into cyberbullying, sexting, tips for posting pictures, and options parents have for limiting their children’s access to these sites.

Session 2: September 27th from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at James Wood Middle School (1313 Amherst St, Winchester, VA 22601) The presentations are free and open to the public, but seats are limited. For more information, contact Leslie Hardesty at 540-667-6160 or Mary Moore at 540-662-3889 ext.

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CRIME OF THE WEEK Middletown Crime of the Week - September 12, 2016 Middletown Police are investigating a breaking and entering that occurred on July 6, 2016, at a residence located in the 8000 block of Main Street. A dark colored vehicle was seen leaving the victim’s property in the early afternoon hours when the crime occurred. The suspect(s) entered the residence through a porch window with forced entry. Several items were taken, including civil war bullets, jewelry, and coins. Witnesses described the suspect as a white male, dark complexion, 5’9” tall with tattoos on both arms and dark long straight hair.

The suspect vehicle is described as a dark colored hatchback with several dents If you have any information regarding a suspect or a suspect vehicle in this incident, please contact Crime Solvers at (540) 665‑TIPS (8477). Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Incident #16000304 Winchester Crime of the Week - September 2, 2016 This Week’s Crime of the Week involves graffiti at a Winchester business. Last weekend, someone vandalized the back side of the Ward Plaza building, located at 2280 Valley Avenue. The suspect(s) spray painted obscene words in red paint sometime between 6:00 p.m. on August 26th and 9:00 a.m. on August 29th.

If you have any information regarding a suspect(s) or suspect vehicle in this inci‑ dent, please contact Crime Solvers at (540) 665‑TIPS (8477). Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000.

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VIRGINIA Virginia State Parks to open Natural Bridge State Park Sept. 24 One of the more iconic and historic sites in the United States will become the 37th Virginia State Park during a public ceremony Sept. 24.

Federal, state and local officials will gather at Natural Bridge State Park in Rockbridge County when the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation assumes management of the Natural Bridge. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m., and shuttle bus service to the ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m.

“At long last, this historic site will be under public management, operated by Virginia State Parks as a state park in perpetuity,” said Virginia State Parks Director Craig Seaver.

“Visitors will immediately see changes with new signs, new Virginia State Park staff, new state park branded items in the gift shop and lower daily

admission fees.”

Admission to the new state park will be free on opening day. The last concert in the Natural Bridge Live concert series will be at 7 p.m. Admission to the concert will be free as part of the celebration.

The property remains owned by the Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund, Inc. (VCLF), a nonprofit organization that seeks to conserve Virginia’s natural resources and enhance public access and enjoyment of the outdoors.

VCLF purchased the bridge and an additional 1,343 acres, for a total of 1,531 acres, with $9.1 million from the Virginia Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund. Once the loan is retired, the property will be transferred to state ownership.

Virginia State Parks will manage the 1,531 acres, including the bridge and Rockbridge Center.

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The new admission fees will be comparable to other state parks’ fees and will be announced during the ceremony.

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New retail food concept coming to Marshall A whole new food retail concept is launching in Marshall on October 1. Gentle Harvest (located at 8372 W Main Street Marshall, Va. 20115) will provide a unique food shopping experience that will include products sourced from local farms, including

its own Ayrshire Farm. Products will range from certified organic and certified humane meats to grab-and-go meals, to coffee, flowers, local wines and beer, the store will have a wide array of products as well as dinein capacity. In addition, the store will feature a convenient drive-thru where customers can pick up quick meals or groceries—all accessible via the store’s app.

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She got the idea more than a dozen years ago when traveling through England and noticing the great markets that were located along highways selling goods from local farms and producers.

“Gentle Harvest is a win-win for the local farms, residents and travelers along the highways,” explained Sully Callahan, who oversees management of Gentle Harvest. “In essence it’s a concept where the farm stand meets the freeway.”

A second store is underway in Winchester (120 Front Royal Pike) and scheduled to open in late October and there are plans for many more stores. “We’re planning an aggressive rollout in 2017,” said Callahan.

Gentle Harvest in Marshall is located in an iconic former bank building. It will serve not only as the flagship location for the company but also the headquarters, which will be housed upstairs in the building.

There is a customer lounge on the second floor that will feature free wifi and a large conference room will provide space for community events.

The store is conveniently located off of I-66 and has plenty of parking.

State Police Investigating Unattended Death at Germanna Community College Campus The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Culpeper Field Office is investigating an unattended death that occurred on the campus of Germanna Community College located on Point Drive in Spotsylvania County.

On Sept. 13, 2016, at approximate-

ly 8:30 pm local law enforcement were notified of and responded to an unresponsive male in a vehicle. Virginia State Police was contacted and responded to the scene.

The preliminary investigation has determined the death of a 19-yearold male did not involve foul play and was an isolated incident. There is no danger to the campus or community.

The body has been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond for examination and autopsy. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

Strasburg Museum’s antique sewing machine exhibit from October 1 – 30 The 250-year-old Strasburg Museum is planning to showcase an antique sewing machine exhibit from October 1 – 30 this fall. On the first day, October 1, Joan Crewe will be making a special presentation periodically between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Sewing machines to be presented are: Wilcox & Gibbs; Lester; 1864 W & G Treadle and an 1876 Howe Treadle. Visitors may sew on these: The 1922 Singer 66 Redeye Hand Crank; a 1929 Singer 99 Hand Crank and the 1930 Singer 128 Treadle.

The museum is located at 440 East King Street in Strasburg, Virginia.

The Museum is open for our 46th season from May 1 to October 31.

Hours - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Docent staffed) Call 540-465-3175 during open hours. Admission: adults $3.00, Teens - $1.00 and children - 50 cents. The Gift Shop does not take Debit or Credit Cards.

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www.LymeDetoxCenter com PACIFIC OCEAN (September 10, 2016) – Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Kali Williams, from Winchester, Va., assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21, cleans the avionics bay of an MH-60S Sea Hawk in the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) hangar bay. Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting integrated training with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit off the coast of Southern California, in preparation for a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo

by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Devin M. Langer) Dear Stewart:

Ask Stewart

I recently moved to a new community that has a park bordered by a nice stream. I was told that the land for the park is in the stream floodplain so the city could not build on it. The park has many different kinds of trees and several have identification signs on them. I noticed that the grass grows right up to the trees so people can sit in the shade of the tree. The White Pine trees look “sick” with yellow needles and some actually look dead. What’s wrong with this picture?

– Wanda Hey Wanda!

Well Wanda, from what you tell me, there are a several things going on here that I will comment on. First of all, I believe that the White Pines that are looking sick are stressed because, although they are a native tree species to Virginia, they would not naturally be found in a flood plain. One of our very important principals in the FR/WC Tree Stewards in to plant

“the right tree in the right place.” Your community was wise to use native trees in their park, but they chose the wrong native tree. White Pines are found in more mountainous areas and thrive there. They can be planted in the valley areas, but should never be planted in a floodplain. Yellowing foliage in white pine often indicates root problems, usually overly wet soil.

Most evergreens require well-drained soil usually found at higher elevations. It could also be that the tree is planted too deeply; you should be able to see the roots starting to flare out just at the soil line. Planting too deeply reduces the amount of air reaching the roots, which in turn can kill roots and eventually the whole tree. The combination of both these factors would result in the tree conditions that you described.

Secondly, grass should be removed from around the trunks of trees. In order for any tree to survive well, it should not have to compete for water and soil nutrients. When grass is planted right up to the tree trunk, water and nutrients needed by the tree are taken by the grass. Here are some guidelines on proper

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540-773-4120 mulching: First, remove the grass sod from the intended mulching area, taking care to not damage the tree roots that can be relatively close to the surface. For poorly-drained sites such as this floodplain, a 1 to 2 inch layer of mulch should be applied out to the edge of a tree’s crown or beyond. Remember, if a tree had a say in the matter, its entire root system (which usually extends well beyond the tree’s dripline) would be mulched.

Mulch should never be piled against tree trunks. The base of the trunk should be exposed. If the root flare is not visible, it may be necessary to carefully remove soil from around the trunk until the root flare just becomes visible. This “well” should extend out several feet for best results. Fresh wood chips may be used around established trees and shrubs. Avoid using fine, non-composted wood chips, as soil nitrogen may be taken up by the roots as the wood chips decompose.

- Stewart

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

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Page 24 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Late September, 2016 VIRGINIA, from 23 Lieutenant Governor Northam’s Statement on NCAA’s Decision to Relocate Championships from North Carolina

Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam released the following statement in response to the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s decision to relocate championships from North Carolina for the 2016-17 academic year: “I applaud the NCAA for standing by its commitment to fairness and inclusion by deciding to relocate seven championships out of North Carolina for this academic year.

As I have stated previously, North Carolina’s House Bill 2 is one of the most anti-LGBT laws in the country.

Backlash over this bill has resulted in over 180 national employers calling on Governor McCrory to repeal the bill, and expansions from companies like PayPal and Deutsche Bank have been cancelled.

The NCAA’s decision follows that of the National Basketball Association, which has moved the NBA AllStar game out of North Carolina for 2017.

I urge the NCAA to consider Virginia when deciding where to relocate these championships. Governor McAuliffe has followed the precedents of Governors Warner and Kaine in signing an executive order that bans employment discrimination against the LGBT community in state government.

This administration is working every day to make sure that Virginia is open and inclusive. Our ‘open for business’ approach, high quality of life, and world-class colleges and universities make Virginia an ideal destination for NCAA championships.

We have gladly hosted NCAA championship events across the Commonwealth, and we would be honored to host more student athletes here in Virginia.”

Shenandoah National Park Reopens Dickey Ridge Area to Visitors with Dogs Luray, Virginia: The Dickey Ridge area in the North District of the park near the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center at mile 4.6 Skyline Drive has been reopened to visitors with dogs. Wildlife biologist, Rolf Gubler stated “Over the past four weeks, park staff documented no further reports of dogbear incidents or persistent bear behavior in the Dickey Ridge area since the temporary dog closure went into effect on August 8, 2016. As a result, we are lifting the Temporary Dog Closure in the Dickey Ridge area.”

Visitors are reminded to keep their dogs on a 6-foot leash.

Commonwealth’s Response to Closure of ITT Technical Institute Governor launches online information portal after closure of national institution results in shutdown of five

campuses across Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe today launched a new online portal offering students impacted by the recent closure of ITT Technical Institution key information about steps they can take to continue their education at another institution or seek student loan forgiveness. The closure shuttered five campuses in the Commonwealth, including locations in Salem, Chantilly, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Richmond. Earlier this month, ITT Tech ceased operations nationwide.

The web portal, located at www. governor.virginia.gov/ITT, offers a one-stop resource for students with questions about how to proceed in the wake of the ITT closure. The Governor has directed the Virginia State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), and the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) to leverage every available state resource to assist these students, including the many

veterans and active-duty servicemen and women who were enrolled at ITT. “The closure of an institution like ITT Tech impacts hundreds of students and families across our Commonwealth, as well as one of the top priorities of this administration – workforce development,” Governor McAuliffe said. “We are committed to ensuring that the individuals who are affected by this closure benefit from every available state resource so they can get the skills and training they need to succeed in the new Virginia economy. Fortunately, Virginia is home to twenty-three phenomenal community colleges with open enrollment policies. Additionally, the New Economy Workforce Industry Credentials Grants included in the biennial budget can help many of these displaced students get more affordable in-demand credentials.”

The inter-agency response to the ITT closure will assist students who were enrolled at the institution, as well as alumni, as they work to com-

plete their education or benefit fully from the degree they earned.

“Former ITT-Tech students need our support, encouragement and guidance,” Secretary of Education Dietra Trent said. “Governor McAuliffe has made it clear that providing them with the resources they need is not only the right thing to do, but essential to our goal of building a highlyeducated, highly-skilled workforce.”

“The closure of ITT Tech has affected many of Virginia’s veterans, and it is our job to make sure we continue to support those students who have served us,” Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs John Harvey said. “We are committed to working through the Virginia Department of Veterans Services and other state agencies in order to provide Virginia’s veterans with the resources they need and the support they deserve as they go through this transition.”

SCHEV Director Peter Blake and VCCS Chancellor Glenn Dubois have been working alongside Governor McAuliffe to ensure that those

who were enrolled at ITT Tech at the time of its closure are given the opportunity to continue to pursue academic excellence.

“The Virginia Plan for Higher Education emphasizes the importance of college affordability, access and success,” said SCHEV Director Peter Blake. “With the sudden closure of ITT Tech, SCHEV is taking steps to safeguard student records, serving as a vital source of information for affected students, and processing refunds through the student tuition guaranty fund. As they pursue their college aspirations, ITT’s former students can know they have allies in Virginia.”

“For former ITT Tech students, this can be an especially emotional and confusing time. What it should not be, however, is a reason to stop pursuing a postsecondary credential. I want them to know that they are neither abandoned nor alone and that we stand ready to help them continue and complete the educational aspirations they sought at ITT

Late September, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 25 Tech,” said Glenn DuBois, Chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges.

Students attending any one of the five ITT Tech campuses located in Virginia may call their nearest community college to learn more about the options that are available to them.

USS Virginia (SSN 774) Holds Change of Command Ceremony

By Chief Mass Communication Specialist(SW/AW) Steve Owsley

A new commanding officer took charge of the Virginia-class, fast-attack submarine, USS Virginia (SSN 774) during a change of command ceremony held aboard the submarine in its homeport, Naval Submarine Base New London Sept. 2.

Cmdr. Jeffrey Anderson became Virginia’s 6th commanding officer when he relieved Cmdr. Steven Antcliff of command of the first submarine in the Virginia class.

Director, Maritime Headquarters, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Rear Adm. Michael Holland served as the ceremony’s guest speaker and said that the change of command ceremony wasn’t about any individual on the stage, but the team it takes for Virginia to accomplish her mission. Today is about the sacrifices the families have made, all the organizations that have enabled Virginia to do her job and most definitely about Virginia’s crew.

Under Antcliff ’s leadership, Virginia and her crew completed a first-in-class long-maintenance period as well as two scheduled deployments and one surge deployment.

During Antcliff ’s speech he didn’t speak of his own accomplishments but thanked his family for the support that allowed him to chase his dreams, thanked those leaders present for their contributions to his career and complimented his crew.

“The crew of this ship is a team, a family. We live and work together keeping this complex warship at sea. The challenges we face, seemingly insurmountable at times, are met with tenacity and teamwork,” said Antcliff. “The job of the captain is to mentor, train and lead this amazing team of hardworking professionals. These men and women, entrusted to him by the Navy are our nation’s greatest resource.”

As his speech drew to a close Antcliff said, “Jeff, I am envious of you. You are at the beginning of this

great, challenging adventure, while I am here at the end. I know that Virginia is in great hands and I proudly give you the best crew on the waterfront. They are now yours to mentor, train and lead. Enjoy the ride, because the end will sneak up on you, no matter how long your tour.”

After orders were read, Anderson took the podium and thanked commanding officers, fellow Sailors and patriots he served with in the past as well as his immediate and extended family.

Anderson closed his speech by addressing his new crew. “To the crew of the USS Virginia, I stand here honored to be your commanding officer and ready to serve you and our

great nation. May God bless the Virginia and all who sail on her.”

Fauquier Health Hosts Stroke Lecture Neurologist Rana Kayal, M.D., will present a talk on stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA, also known as a mini-stroke) at 12 noon on Wednesday, October 12, in Fauquier Hospital’s Sycamore Room.

Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and the number-one cause of long-term disability in America.

During this presentation, Dr. Kayal will explain the difference between a TIA and stroke and the signs and See VIRGINIA, 26

SHOP ‘n SAVE Stores Open in Front Royal, Stephens City

SHOP ‘n SAVE has opened store locations at 260 Remount Road, Front Royal, Va., 22630 and 380 Fairfax Pike, Stephens City, Va., 22655. The stores were formerly Food Lions.

“We’re looking forward to unveiling our SHOP ‘n SAVE brand to the residents of Front Royal and Stephens City, bringing quality, convenience and a host of new offerings and amenities we know they’ll love,” said Rich Haeflein, SUPERVALU’s Advertising Manager for the SHOP ‘n SAVE stores.

“Following the three-day closure period, our customers can expect to see updates throughout the store. Full-service departments including fresh cut meat, a wider deli selection, fresh baked goods and farm fresh produce will be offered in addition to new private label brands, Wild Harvest® and Essential Everyday®.”

As the “just right” grocer of Front Royal and Stephens City, the new SHOP ’n SAVEs will provide customers with double coupons, weekly specials and everyday savings. Participation in the SHOP ‘n SAVE Perks Card will also provide special discounts. In the future, additional offers will include Pump Perks at participating fuel locations and eCoupons.

To learn more about SHOP ‘n SAVE, visit our website at http:// shopnsavefood.com/save or like us

on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/shopnsavefood/.

About SHOP ‘n SAVE: There are more than 100 independently owned and operated SHOP ‘n SAVE stores in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia.

SHOP ‘n SAVE offers customers everyday low prices on name brand and private label products.

For more information, visit www. shopnsavefood.com.

About SUPERVALU INC. SUPERVALU INC. is one of the largest grocery wholesalers and retailers in the U.S. with annual sales of approximately $18 billion. SUPERVALU serves customers across the United States through a network of 3,342 stores composed of 1,773 stores operated by wholesale customers serviced primarily by the Company’s food distribution business; 1,368 Save-A-Lot stores, of which 896 are operated by licensee owners; and 201 traditional retail grocery stores (store counts as of June 18, 2016). Headquartered in Minnesota, SUPERVALU has approximately 40,000 employees. For more information about SUPERVALU visit www.supervalu. com.

Page 26 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Late September, 2016 VIRGINIA, from 25 symptoms of both. In addition, she will discuss the latest diagnostic tools and treatment options available and what you should do if you think you are having a TIA or stroke. Register for the talk by calling 540-316-3588 or visiting www.fauquierhealth.org.

Fauquier Hospital is a Certified Primary Stroke Center, recognized by the Joint Commission.

Gas Prices Begin Fall Decline, Virginia Gas Prices Average Under $2 Per Gallon Nationwide, gas prices have fallen for twelve of the past 13 days, reaching today’s average of $2.18 per gallon. Drivers are saving two cents per gallon compared to one week ago, but are paying five cents per gallon more on the month. Overall gas prices remain lower than last year due to the relatively low price of crude oil with drivers saving an average of 16 cents per gallon compared to a year ago.

Once again, in Virginia, the average price of gasoline has fallen under $2 per gallon to $1.99 per gallon on average. The average price of gasoline in Virginia remains eight cents higher than a month ago, yet drivers are saving two cents per gallon compared to a week ago and nine cents less than last year.

“Gas prices typically fall this time of year due to lower driving demand after the busy summer driving season has concluded and as we approach the changeover from summer blend fuels to a cheaper winter blend of gasoline,” said Tammy Arnette, Senior Public Affairs Specialist for AAA Mid-Atlantic.

The national average price for unleaded gasoline is expected to keep moving lower as we head into fall barring any unexpected disruptions in supply or spikes in the price of crude oil.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), drivers will continue to benefit from an oversupplied market and AAA predicts that consumers could experience national average prices below $2.00 at the pump if the price of crude oil remains relatively low and refineries are able to conduct planned seasonal

maintenance without issue.

Goodlatte & Grassley Press for Answers About Serial Rapist Deported Five Times House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today pressed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson for information about a criminal immigrant previously deported at least five times who is currently illegally present in the United States and reportedly responsible for nearly a dozen sexual assaults.

Nicodemo Coria-Gonzales is charged with six felony offenses, including aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and aggravated kidnapping.

According to news reports, CoriaGonzales was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a woman and attempting to light her on fire using gasoline.

Additionally, Coria-Gonzales allegedly kidnapped and raped a 68-year old woman. Federal immigration authorities report that Coria-Gonzales was previously convicted of criminal charges, including three charges of driving while intoxicated. Police say that Coria-Gonzales has confessed to several of the crimes and media reports indicate that he has admitted that he beat the victims out of anger.

In the chairmen’s letter to Secretary Johnson, they demand his department explain how such a dangerous criminal could be allowed to

continually reenter the United States illegally and continue his criminal conduct without intervention by federal immigration authorities. They request that DHS provide his immigration and criminal history to learn about how he illegally entered the U.S. multiple times.

Sen. Warner Celebrates Virginia Tech-Google Partnership To Test Delivery By Unmanned Aircraft Google’s ‘Project Wing’ will deliver food using unmanned aerial vehicles during research flights at Virginia Tech U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) celebrated the announcement that Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership and Project Wing, the aviation division of X, will deliver food using unmanned aerial vehicles during research flights this fall at Virginia Tech. X is a research and development lab run by Alphabet Inc., which also owns Google.

“The commercial use of drones for package and food delivery in U.S. airspace is rapidly becoming a reality,” said Sen. Warner. “Beyond the commercial applications, this technology will soon provide us with the ability to deliver lifesaving drugs and medical equipment like defibrillators, and deliver food and other emergency relief to remote areas after natural disasters. I am pleased we were able to work with Project Wing and other partners to leverage Virginia Tech’s outstanding research capacity to capitalize on the tremendous poten-

tial in unmanned technology. ” The flights will be Project Wing’s first tests involving external users in the U.S., and is its first collaboration with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved unmanned aircraft test site. The current phase of research is taking place at a closed site with a small group of students and employees, and is not open to the public. Extended flight tests at Virginia Tech will yield technical, safety, and user-experience data on food delivery via unmanned aircraft.

Virginia Tech and Project Wing will share findings from the research with the FAA. The Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership was selected by the Federal Aviation Administration in 2013 as one of six national test sites for unmanned aircraft. Since then, researchers have investigated medical supply delivery to remote locations, worked with NASA to research a traffic management research platform for unmanned aircraft, assisted in search and rescue missions, and enabled many other unmanned aircraft applications.

Goodlatte Encourages Participation in Congressional App Challenge Sixth District High School Students Invited to Participate Congressman Bob Goodlatte released the following statement inviting all high school students in the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia to participate in the Congressional App Challenge:

“Photos, games, maneuvering traffic, keeping in touch, monitoring exercise – there are apps for all of it! A vast majority of folks already depend on technology for work, recreation, health care needs, and education.

Technology is at the center of the global economy, and today’s youth will continue to drive this technology focus. The Congressional App Challenge is a great opportunity to promote the importance of education in STEM fields and engage students in the Sixth District in coding and computer science. I encourage students and teachers to participate in this challenge, and I look forward to seeing the next big app created right in our backyard.”

Additional Information: The Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide contest for high school students to create and exhibit a software application, or “app,” for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice. The deadline for all submissions is November 2, 2016. Students may participate individually or in groups of up to four. Participants must either reside in, or attend high school in, the Sixth Congressional District. For more information on the challenge and the requirements, visit www.congressionalappchallenge. us. Interested students and educators may also contact Congressman Goodlatte’s Washington, D.C., office at 202-225-5431 with any questions.

Virginia Wine Sales Reach Record High in FY 2016 Governor Terry McAuliffe an-

Late September, 2016 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 27 nounced that sales of Virginia wine reached another record high during fiscal year 2016, with more than 556,500 cases, or over 6.6 million bottles, sold. These sales represent a 6 percent increase from fiscal year 2015, when Virginia wineries sold more than 524,800 cases. Sales of Virginia wine have increased by 34 percent since fiscal year 2010.

For the second year, the Virginia Wine Marketing Office tracked Virginia cider sales separately from Virginia wines, and the results reflect explosive growth. During fiscal year 2016, more than 416,750 cases of Virginia cider were sold, an increase of more than 52 percent over fiscal year 2015, when more than 273,250* cases sold. Virginia cider sales are increasing in all market segments, including direct sales, as well as national and international distribution.

National industry analysts expect continued solid growth in this sector for the next several years.

“Virginia wines and ciders are continuing to increase their robust sales and contributing to a more diversified Virginia agricultural sector,” said Governor McAuliffe. “These vineyards and orchards are providing jobs, revenue and expanded tourism opportunities, especially in many of our more rural areas across the Commonwealth. With more than 285 wineries and 16 cideries, Virginia is a preeminent destination for wine and cider lovers. The Virginia wine and cider industries, along with our craft beer and distilled spirits industries, play an important role in our efforts to build a new Virginia economy.”

According to figures from the Virginia Wine Marketing Office and the Virginia Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, total sales of Virginia wine amounted to more than $2 million in wine liter tax collections during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. Virginia wine sales at wineries increased 7.3 percent over the previous year, up by more than 25,500 cases. Visitation to Virginia wineries increased as well, to over 2.3 million in

2015, according to the Virginia Tourism Corporation. Furthermore, wine sales at Virginia ABC stores grew by almost 10 percent in fiscal year 2016, to a total of 13,000 cases sold.

“Virginia’s wine and cider businesses are thriving and I am pleased to see strong increases in sales growth for both of these vital sectors our craft beverage industry” said Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Todd Haymore. “In addition to growing sales, Virginia continues to garner national and international coverage for the quality of wines and ciders we produce. Just last week, several Virginia wineries, hotels, and festivals ranked in the top 10 in four out of five categories in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice: Best of America’s wine regions. Those high marks and today’s announcement are a testament to the hard work our grape producers, winemakers, and cider makers are doing to put Virginia on the map.”

Virginia has been the recipient of increased wine media coverage over the past several years, most recently in Wine Enthusiast magazine’s June edition, Virginia Revolutionaries; and Food & Wine magazine’s May issue, Best Virginia Wines & Their Classic Region Counterparts. Earlier this month, Virginia ranked in the top 10 in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice: Best of America’s wine regions in several categories, including: • Best Tasting Room: Early Mountain Vineyards (ranked #1) • Best Wine Festival: Virginia Wine Summit (ranked #4) • Best Winery Tour: King Family Vineyards (ranked #7) • Best Wine Country Hotel: The Salamander Inn & Spa (ranked #4) and The Inn at Little Washington (ranked #10) Vineyard acreage in the Commonwealth also saw increases in 2015, with nearly 8 percent growth compared to 2014. Wine grape production similarly increased by almost 8 percent during that same period, from 3,569 tons of fruit used to 3,844

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tons. Non-bearing acres or new plantings that are not yet bearing fruit increased 58 percent, from 425 acres to 672 acres, which is a strong indicator of continued future growth in this sector.

Virginia currently ranks fifth in the number of wineries in the nation with more than 285. Virginia is also the nation’s fifth largest wine grape producing state. Currently, Virginia is sixth in the nation for number of cideries. According to a 2012 economic impact study, the Virginia wine industry, including the Virginia cider industry, employs more than 4,700 and contributes almost $750 million to the Virginia economy on an annual basis.

For more information about the Virginia wine industry, please visit the Virginia Wine Marketing Office’s website at www.virginiawine.org or call (804) 344‐8200. *Revised 2015 cider figure.

Virginia State Parks offering hunting opportunities state-wide Virginia State Parks, managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, offer a variety of hunting opportunities, including reservation-only hunts and open hunting, throughout the season.

Hunters can reserve stands or zones on a first come, first served basis at hunts across Virginia.

Muzzleloading and archery hunts will be held at: Kiptopeke State Park in Northampton County, Nov. 9-10, the reservation period begins Sept. 28; Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield County, Nov. 7-12, the reservation period begins Sept. 30; Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Bedford County, Nov. 7-8 and Nov. 14-15, the reservation period begins Sept. 15; and York River State Park in James City County, Nov. 14-15, the reservation period begins Sept. 22.

Muzzleloading-only hunts will be held at Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster County, Nov. 7-8, with the reservation period beginning Sept. 23; Caledon State Park in King George County, Nov.16-17, with the reservation period beginning Sept. 9; Grayson Highlands State Park in Grayson County, Nov. 7-8, with a reservation period beginning Sept. 8; James River State Park in Buckingham County, Nov. 7-8, with the reservation period beginning Sept. 16; Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania County, Nov. 10, with a reservation period beginning Sept.14; Natural Tunnel State

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Park in Scott County, Nov. 14-15, with the reservation period beginning Sept. 29; and Shenandoah River State Park in Warren County, Dec. 12-13, with a reservation period beginning Sept. 21.

A special youth muzzleloading hunt will be held at Natural Tunnel State Park in Scott County on Nov. 19 with the reservation period beginning Sept. 29 and at Shenandoah River State Park in Warren County, Nov. 14, with a reservation period beginning Sept. 21.

Muzzleloading and shotgun hunts will be held at Claytor Lake State Park in Pulaski County Jan. 6-7, with the reservation period beginning Oct. 6; James River State Park in Buckingham County, Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 12-13, with the reservation period beginning Sept. 16; Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania County, Dec. 7-8, with a reservation period beginning Sept. 14; and at Natural Tunnel State Park in Scott County, Jan. 13-14, with the reservation period beginning Sept. 29.

A muzzleloading-shotgun and archery hunt will be held at Kiptopeke State Park in Northampton County, Dec. 7-8, with the reservation period beginning Sept. 28; Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield County Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 13-15, with a reservation period beginning Sept. 30; and at York River State Park in James City County Dec. 5-6, with the reservation period beginning Sept. 22.

Shotgun hunts will be held at Leesylvania State Park in Prince William County, Dec. 8 -9, with the reservation period beginning Oct. 7. And a shotgun hunt (slugs only) will be held on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at Widewater State Park, currently under development in Stafford CountyTen stands will be available for reservation beginning Oct. 7. This new DCR property is managed by staff at Leesylvania State Park.

General firearms hunts will be held at Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster County Dec. 14-15, with the reservation period beginning Sept. 23; and at Grayson Highlands State Park in Grayson County, Nov. 21-22, with the reservation period beginning Sept. 8.

Hunters may reserve preferred days and stands or zones by paying in advance $15 per day by calling the Virginia State Parks Customer Service Center, 800-933-7275 (PARK).

Reservations will be accepted until all slots are taken at each hunt, up to two days prior to the hunt, provided

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Some hunts require special qualifications or have special restrictions.

Open hunting is offered in designated areas of four state parks: Fairy Stone in Patrick and Henry counties; Grayson Highlands in Grayson County; Hungry Mother in Smyth County; and Occoneechee in Mecklenburg County.

All hunting laws and regulations apply in Virginia State Parks. Additional rules may apply in individual parks, and all lottery and reservation hunts have special regulations.

Several state parks are in or near state forests, national forests or wildlife management areas that allow hunting. State parks with overnight accommodations are convenient and economical base camps for hunting anywhere in the area. These parks offer maps and affordable camping or cabin accommodations only minutes from the field. Campsites are available through early December, and cabins are open year-round.

For information on hunting licenses, hunter safety education and hunting regulations, call the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries at 804-367-1000 or visit www.dgif.virginia.gov.

For more information about hunting opportunities and programs in Virginia State Parks, or camping or cabin reservations, call 800-9337275 (PARK), or visit http://www. dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/hunting.

Governor McAuliffe announces Virginia’s first Community Solar Project Governor Terry McAuliffe commissioned Virginia’s first community solar project at the BARC Electric facility in Rockbridge, Virginia. BARC Electric has developed the first community solar project for the benefit of the member-owners who reside in Rockbridge, Bath, Highland, Augusta and Alleghany counties.

“Virginia’s short- and long-term energy security depends on the investments we make today in energy technology and infrastructure,” said Governor McAuliffe, speaking at today’s announcement. “BARC’s community solar project is an excellent model for stabilizing and reducing energy costs, while delivering clean solar power to large segments of households on the grid. We will continue to invest in energy infrastructure and support innovative approaches to bring low-cost, renewable energy to all corners of the Commonwealth.”

Community solar allows customers in different locations to join together to get electricity from solar power generated at a single facility, rather than each customer having to install solar on their rooftops. BARC builds and maintains the system, allowing customers to avoid the upfront cost of installations and continued maintenance. Renters, low-income customers, and those with physiSee VIRGINIA, 28

Page 28 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Late September, 2016 VIRGINIA, from 27 cal barriers, such as inadequate roof space or shading, all can enjoy the benefits of solar through this project. In addition, BARC constructed an educational center at the facility to teach students and visitors about solar energy production, as well as provide a guided tour through the solar facility. The classroom features a touch-screen display of the realtime and historical production data of the solar array. The project was funded with a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant through the state, and additional funding was provided through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development.

“We are very proud to be the first power company in the commonwealth to offer community solar to our members, as well as the first to offer a hands-on learning experience to area schoolchildren at our solar learning center,” said BARC Electric CEO Mike Keyser. “We have seen tremendously high customer demand to subscribe to the project, and I am excited to grow the project over time to serve more of our members.

The success of our project proves that the demand exists for utilityowned community solar, and I hope that others follow our lead.”

The project will provide 25 percent of the energy needs for 212 homes and businesses across BARC’s entire electric system. More than 25 interested customers are currently on a waiting list for future expansion of the project. Subscribers to the project enjoy a fixed solar energy rate for 20 years, providing a hedge for a portion of their bill against rising energy prices. Additionally, 38 percent of all subscriber revenues will be set aside in a specially-earmarked fund for project expansion.

“We live in an exciting time for solar in Virginia” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Maurice Jones.

“BARC is taking a leadership role not only in diversifying their customer’s energy portfolio, but also in educating Virginians on the value and benefit solar energy provides to our community and our economy. This is a smart investment for the region and for Virginia and we look forward to celebrating the expansion of this project in the future.”

BARC is a customer-owned electric cooperative serving a population of approximately 30,000 across five Virginia counties (Rockbridge, Bath, Alleghany, Augusta, and Highland).

BARC was formed in 1938 and organized under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(12) as a nonprofit corporation. BARC exists to serve the needs of its customer-owners.

With more than 2,000 miles of elec-

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tric transmission and distribution line, and a service territory of 1,500 square miles, BARC serves a vast and mountainous region from the top of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the West Virginia border.

New funding for Reforestation of Timberland and Fire Suppression Programs Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) will receive increased funding to support two vital forestry programs – the Reforestation of Timberlands (RT) program and the fire suppression program. Investments in both programs solidify Virginia’s commitment to the Virginia forestry industry which contributes more than $17 billion to the Commonwealth’s economy and supports more than 103,000 jobs in Virginia.

“Virginia’s forestry industry supports thousands of good jobs in our rural communities and provides important market opportunities for the Commonwealth’s private forestland owners,” Governor McAuliffe said, speaking at today’s announcement.

“Partnering with Delegate Landes and others in the General Assembly, we have secured funding to ensure that Virginia’s forests are sustainable and healthy for years to come. As we continue our efforts to build the new Virginia economy and promote Virginia’s forest products domestically and internationally, it is imperative that we ensure our forestlands are protected, productive and healthy for the future of this vital industry. ” For the first time since the 1990s, the Commonwealth will fully match the revenue generated by a selfimposed tax on commercial timber harvesting with these investments, as is called for in the Code of Virginia since 1970. These RT funds are allocated to Virginia landowners to help pay for the costs of site preparation and replanting trees following a timber harvest. In addition, DOF will receive significant leveraged funding over the biennium through the Master Equipment Leasing Program to replace aging firefighting vehicles used to suppress the nearly 1,000 wildfires that occur each year in Virginia. This will result in a sustainable replacement cycle of these first-responder pickup trucks, transports, and dozers.

“The additional funding for both of these programs was long overdue, and I’m grateful that the Governor made this a budget priority and for the bipartisan support we garnered from General Assembly members,” said Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Todd Haymore. “The forestry and forest products industries are major economic engines for the Commonwealth. As we promote increased wood usage here via economic development projects and more exports through trade deals, we need to do everything in our power to ensure a sustainable and healthy wood basket for the Commonwealth.”

“The forest products industry is one of the largest private industries in Virginia, and these two programs help ensure that the timber on which that economy relies remains accessible for Virginia producers,” said Delegate Steve Landes. “The RT program helps Virginia landowners keep their property in productive forestland, and the fire suppression equipment supported by these funds plays a vital role in protecting rural communities, as well as timber resources.”

“Our forests are both economically and environmentally vital to the Commonwealth, and the forestry community is thrilled with Governor McAuliffe’s announcement today regarding increased support for the Reforestation of Timberlands Program and funding for three new Department of Forestry landowner assistance positions,” noted Paul Howe, Executive Director of the Virginia Forestry Association. “These investments will go a long way toward aiding forest landowners with reforestation and sustaining our forest resources for the future. We are most appreciative of this renewed commitment to forestry as championed by the Governor in partnership with Delegate Landes and the General Assembly.”

“All Virginians count on the clean water and air, wildlife habitat and the superior wood supply that comes from the majority familyowned forests across the Commonwealth,” added Susan Jennings, President of the Virginia Forest Products Association. “Without the improvements and enhancements to the wild land fire suppression and firefighting equipment announced today, Virginia’s forest products resource, forest landowners, associated service industries, and the Commonwealth’s citizens would be at a severe risk of losing valuable timberland that provides $17 Billion and 103,000 jobs to Virginia’s economy annually. On behalf of the Virginia Forest Products Association and the entire industry, I thank Governor McAuliffe, Secretary Haymore, State Forester Ring and the entire General Assembly for their efforts in ensuring the health and welfare of Virginia’s forests against catastrophic losses and for the forethought and planning to preserve Virginia’s working forests for future generations.”

Virginia State Parks Seeking Veterans for New Conservation Corps Program A new program in Virginia State Parks will provide veterans an opportunity to serve – the public and Virginia’s environment.

The Virginia Service and Conservation Corps Veterans Crew will engage six veterans in AmeriCorps service in parks throughout the state.

Veterans will assist on special projects in state parks, including yurt installation, prescribed burns and accessibility assessments. Crew members will also have an opportunity to serve on disaster relief teams as needed.

“The program’s inaugural year will allow vets to help Virginia State Parks to preserve and protect our natural resources,” said State Parks Director Craig Seaver. “We intend to utilize the experience, responsibility and maturity of veterans and allow them to work doing important projects for the people of Virginia. This is the beginning of what we anticipate to be a significant program for years to come.”

Members must commit to 1,700 hours of service between November 2016 and August 2017.

Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield and Hungry Mother State Park in Marion will each house a threeperson crew. Frequent overnight travel will be required.

These full-time AmeriCorps positions will provide veterans with training, a living allowance, health care and, upon completion of their service commitment, an education award. Education awards may be used for expenses at qualified institutions of higher education, to pay for training and to repay qualified student loans. Those 55 and older may also transfer the educational award to their children or grandchildren.

Applications are being accepted through Sept. 16. More information and the required application can be found online at http://bit.ly/2bvqjdF. Program information is also available at www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/ ameri-corps.

Veteran crew members must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including National Guard and Reserves, and must have been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Applicants will be asked to present a DD Form 214 as proof of veteran status.

AmeriCorps is a national service program administered through the Corporation for National and Community Service. Each year, AmeriCorps offers adults of all ages and backgrounds more than 75,000 opportunities to meet critical needs in communities across America. Benefits include a modest living allowance and educational assistance at the end of service.

Contact the Virginia State Parks Office of Community Engagement and Volunteerism with questions at vspamericorps@dcr.virginia.gov or call (804) 887-8932. Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Americans Are On Board For River Cruising AAA Survey, Bookings Reveal Strong Traveler Interest in River

Cruising, Including Among Millennials While only a small portion of the population has boarded a ship to cruise along rivers in the United States, Europe or Asia, consumer interest in river cruising is growing exponentially. According to a new AAA survey, 14 percent of Americans have enjoyed a river cruise, but approximately four in 10 would consider river cruising for an upcoming vacation. Following this trend, AAA’s river cruise bookings have increased more than 16 percent in just the last year.

Despite the perception that river cruising appeals primarily to older generations, millennials respond more strongly to several key attributes of river cruising than members of Generation X and Baby Boomers.

The younger generation is less likely to have taken a river cruise vacation (11 percent), but they are more likely to consider one for an upcoming vacation (42 percent internationally; 45 percent domestically) than either Generation X or Baby Boomers.

“River cruising has something to offer for all generations with unique opportunities to explore the heart of multiple destinations in comfort and luxury,” said Martha Meade, Manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic. “It also provides an intimate view into the culture and history of some of the world’s top destinations. Millennials tend to place great value on experiential travel opportunities and are looking to river cruising as an increasingly viable option for their future vacations.”

Overall, one in four Americans say they are very likely or likely to take a river cruise vacation in the U.S. or internationally in the next five years.

River cruising tends to encourage repeat visitation with nearly half (48 percent) of past river cruisers reporting that they are likely or very likely to take a river cruise vacation again in the next five years.

Fifty-four percent of adults in the U.S. feel the all-inclusive experience focused on the journey, not just the destination, is the top benefit of river cruising. Other attributes that are similarly appealing include the ability to visit unique destinations not accessible by larger cruise ships (cited by 50 percent of survey respondents), the opportunity for an authentic travel experience (48 percent) and the convenience of docking right in the heart of a city or town (48 percent).

Travelers considering a river cruise vacation should consult with a travel agent to explore the various options and special offers that are available.

For example, AAA members who book a 2017 Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection sailing with a AAA credit card in August or September can receive additional savings. Members can also enjoy added amenities on select river cruise departures as part of AAA Vacations, a collection of unique, engaging travel experiences designed specifically for AAA members.

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Friday, September 16 Forecast 79° | 61° 10:30am - 11am Dance Party!

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schoolers, & 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.

ing. Bowman Library and Handley Library. Bring your donations. We accept books, CDs, DVDs. Volunteers will be available to assist.

1pm - 2pm Tour. Handley Library.

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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.

1pm - 2:15pm Paws for Reading.

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Sunday, September 18 Forecast 85° | 64° Monday, September 19 Forecast 82° 6pm - 8pm, Warren County Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting. 465 W. 15th Street, Suite 500. Meeting will be open to all interested members of the community, especially to parents of children with special needs. Guest Speakers: Dena Lee, Warren County Public Schools Special Education Supervisor and Jenny Dunivan, Childfind Coordinator; Topic: Childfind and Early Childhood Special Education. Any questions please call Laurie Adams, Chairperson, at (540) 683-1767.

Tuesday, September 20 Forecast 84° 7pm - 8pm BZA Meeting. Front Royal Administration Building, 102 E Main Street, Front Royal.

Wednesday, September 21 Forecast 84° 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 - 8pm Planning Commission Meeting. County of Warren Government Center.

Thursday, September 22 4pm - 5pm Anti-Litter Council Mtg. Warren County Government Center.

Friday, September 23 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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6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo. North Fork Resort Associates, 301 North Fork Road, Front Royal. Doors open at 4:30. Early birds at 6:30. Food available for purchase. Door prizes, progressive games, queen of hearts, progressive pull tab, and brand new electronic pull tab games. Find us on Facebook. (540) 636-7152. Must be 12 to play. No smoking.

Monday, September 26 7pm - 8pm Council Meeting.

County of Warren Government Center.

7pm - 8pm Council Work Session.

Town Administration Building, 102 E. Main St. Wednesday, September 28 6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo. North

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Saturday, October 1 10am – 2pm Hope Fest Warren County. Fantasyland Park, 903 Warren Avenue. Hope Fest is a collaboration of several churches in the Front Royal area who want to bring the Hope of Christ in our community by showing the love and kindness of God. To that end, we will

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1pm – 5pm Celtic Revival. 26 Fairground Rd. (intersection of Fairground Rd. & Route 522), Front Roy-

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2pm - 4pm Icelandic Art on an "Islandic" Theme. Handley Library.

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