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Front Royal rings in 2017 at First Night celebration

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Skyline High School Senior Dan Kurzenknabe shows off his talent at Front Royal’s First Night celebration.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report

Many other exciting events occurred over the course of the last year. The scandal with a portion of the U.S. Olympic swim team brought a period of embarrassment and

All the news-making events of 2016 finally came to an end. Across the nation, individual towns, cities and families took time to pause and celebrate the old passing year and welcome the new year. One thing on a lot of people’s minds was the fact that our nation will say goodbye to Barack Obama, a man who made history by being the first African American president, and hello to Donald Trump, the new president. Trump’s election to the White House was a shock to many who took it very hard and very personally. Demonstrations and violence broke out across the nation as young and

old reacted to the shocking news that a billionaire was elected to the highest office of the land. Social media sites lit up around the nation and are still humming with disbelief.

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shame to the United States. Russian diplomats were tossed out of the country as punishment for the Russians’ supposed hacking into the United States election process. The

list of events goes on and on. Closer to home, Front Royal residents celebrated the election of Hollis Tharpe as the town’s new mayor and took time to thank outgoing Mayor Timothy Darr for his years of public service. All in all, most of the citizens of Warren County and Front Royal were glad to see 2016 fade into that place called history. On the evening of December 31, 2016, residents gathered at the Main Street Gazebo to celebrate 2016’s passing and to welcome 2017. Tim Smith, Front Royal’s director of tourism, along with town staff members and volunteers, worked overtime to ensure that the evening was full of entertaining acts for everyone of all ages to enjoy. The entertainment started about eight in See FIRST NIGHT, 4

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Page 4 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Mid January, 2017 FIRST NIGHT, from 2 the evening. The gazebo was lit up with the traditional evergreen garland and the town’s Christmas tree was still draped in its holiday finery. On the side of the gazebo facing the visitor center was a white board with 2017 in white lights, waiting to be lit at midnight. But before that, people were treated to entertainment. The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was former Town Councilman/Vice Mayor Shae Parker. The first events of the evening were dance demonstrations and shows from the local area dance studios. One included a crowd participation barn dance (square dance style) which was an attempt to warm up the crowd. The first singer of the evening was a last-minute add on. Local resident Donnie Carter entertained and motivated the crowd to dance and sing with praise and worship songs. After about 30 minutes of singing and dancing, Carter finished his set by asking the crowd to join him in singing a very traditional hymn, “Oh Happy Day”. After Carter finished, Parker introduced the next act, a group called the Silent Monks. The only monk of the group who spoke was the director, Steve Sill, who gave a brief rundown on who and what the Silent Monks are. “Several decades ago a sheriff ’s deputy was traveling the roads and noticed what appeared to be a party but there was no sound coming out of it. So, he approached the person who looked to be in charge and asked what was going on. He was told that this was the one time of the year when monks from the monastery could break free but they had to stay silent. So there was no sound, just these people having a great time. That led us to commission in Front Royal around the Holiday Season, a group of figures in monk’s cowls and robes who will practice their art and give the community a taste of what it is like to be silent. We love music and we love to say Hallelujah,” he said. Then the Silent Monks performed the Hallelujah chorus with music provided by Shae Parker. The Monks

Abby Lopez sings traditional Christmas songs and other classics during Front Royal’s First Night celebration.

Shae Parker was Master of Ceremonies and performer at Front Royal’s First Night celebration.

held up placards for the corresponding words to give the gathered crowd a new and unique musical experience. Another last-minute performer was local singer/artist and Skyline High School Senior, Dan Kurzenknabe. He performed with his acoustic guitar and treated the crowd to old and new classics and also with a few songs he wrote, including the song “Farewell” that he closed with. After his performance, he talked about his musical experiences. “I’ve been playing guitar for almost three years and I have been singing for as long as I can remember. My first public performance was at the Warren Coalition Talent Show and that was in my sophomore year. And I had my first real “gig” about a month and a half ago,” he said. Kurzenknabe hopes to attend a university in New York City and study theatre after he graduates. When asked about how he felt about Front Royal now hosting their own New Year’s Eve First Night event he had this to say, “I think it is a great idea and I love it. The Festival of Leaves has always been a big part of growing up in my family, so to have another celebration in the town is great.” All the night’s performers were residents of Front Royal and Warren County. Next up was singer Abby Lopez who opened her show with the classic Christmas song called “Oh Holy Night”, wowing the crowd with her vocal skills and stage presence. She graciously agreed to a short interview.

five minutes to midnight. Ryan paused his performance so that Mayor Timothy Darr could perform what would be his last official duty as mayor. With the crowd counting down with the him, the clock finally turned midnight and 2016 went into the history books, accompanied by Darr throwing the switch and the sign over the Gazebo lighting up with the bold white lights of 2017. “I would like to welcome everyone to First Night. I do appreciate everyone who has come out today. I know there have been a lot of activities and this is the second year of having this.

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“I first picked up a guitar and taught myself how to play and I won the sixth-grade talent show at Warren County Middle School, so that is when and how I started and I’ve been singing ever since. I have been signing publicly all over the county, mostly singing the National Anthem and most recently at the Skyline High School basketball game,” she said. When asked about the town hosting First Night Front Royal she had this to say, “I love it. I want it to expand even more. I thought it was really cool when they brought it here last year and I want it to grow even more. I want it to get the whole town/community out here.” Kevin Owens entertained with “Kevin Owens and the Enchanting Illusions.” This was Owens’s second year at Front Royal’s New Year’s celebration. As he did last year, he wowed the audience and entertained the kids with several “magic” tricks and jokes and invited a volunteer from the crowd of youngsters to come forward to help him. When he was asked how he felt about Front Royal’s New Year’s celebration he said, “I think it is great. I’m from Front Royal and I’ve done First Night Winchester and other places too. It is just an honor to be able to be here in my home town. I think it is great and I really hope it becomes a tradition.” Master of Ceremony Shae Parker also picked up his guitar and entertained the crowd with a few of his songs. Ryan Jewell, a crowd favorite from last year, was next. He opened with some country favorites until about

Hopefully we will continue this event in the future. I also wanted to thank everyone for supporting me during my tenure as mayor.” Said Darr. With the sign lit and Ryan Jewell continuing his performance, the end of the night came, and way too soon. The crowd thinned out under the watchful eyes of the HD cameras, newly installed after an almost yearlong absence. Then, the only thing left was the gazebo, where the Front Royal community came to celebrate the end of the year’s events. Happy New Year! – tim@areaguides.com

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Supervisor Linda Glavis is Warren’s Chairman for a second term Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter was elected as Vice Chairman

Members of the Warren County’s Board of Supervisors sit in the audience until the Chairman and Vice Chairman can be elected. By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report Warren County Board of Supervisors began the first meeting of 2017 by sitting in the front row of the general audience seats, waiting while the election process for a 2017 chairman and vice chairman took place. County Administrator Doug Stanley called the meeting to order and led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance, then the first order of business was to elect the new officials. South River Supervisor Linda Glavis was nominated and elected as chairperson and Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter was elected to

serve as vice chairman. Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Area Director Ed Carter gave his monthly report and reported that VDOT: Performed pipe replacements on routes 55E, 55W, 626 and 660, conducted ditching operations on routes 612, 616, 637, 677 and 735 and will continue this month on routes 622, 632, 633, and 364, if the weather permits. Performed shoulder repairs on routes 340/522, 3405 and 710. Performed grading and stone application on various non-hard surfaced roads and will continue this month as needed.

Swept intersections on Routes 602, 604 and the Browntown area. Performed brush cutting on route 736 and plan to continue on route 627 and other various routes. Mobilized and responded to one weather event. Carter also reported that the Morgan Ford and South Fork Bridge projects are on schedule. He said that Blue Mountain Road phase one pipe replacement is complete and VDOT is starting the ditching and drainage work. Warren County School Board Superintendent Greg Drescher also reported. He wished everyone a Happy New Year and congratulated Glavis

on her re-election and Carter for his election as Board Vice Chairman. Drescher asked everyone to remember Roy Kearns Boyles who passed away December 30th 2016. Boyles had over 37 years of involvement in educational, civic, and charitable organizations and served on the Warren County School Board for 11 years, with four as Chairman.

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Mid January, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 7 completion in June which is going to be wonderful for moving and getting things ready for the start of school in August of 2017,” he said. Drescher also thanked those on the board who attended the wall signing at the school, and said, “It is nice to see our community doing things together. We had the town council there as well as the board of supervisors and the school board.” He also reported that work on the renovations to Ressie Jeffries Elementary School had finally begun. “I

hope a year from now I am showing you (the board) pictures of the completed project,” he said. He thanked the board again for their support on the project. Drescher reminded the board that the new school semester starts January 5, and said, “It is hard to believe that the school year is half over. Our high schools are rebooting today and tomorrow we’ll be getting our new sections and courses ready to start.” He was eager to report on a program that the Warren County School

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in the blessing box such as: non-perishable food; personal hygiene items; powdered infant formula; diapers; Chap Stick; gloves, or anything small enough to fit inside it. St. Luke’s Director Vicki Davies gave permission for people to place any larger items on the front porch of the clinic. For example, some sleeping bags were already donated for those who may be out in the elements. Carol said she got involved with helping animals and others by noticing what is going on in the area and believes that there is always some way to help. “If I see there’s a need of some kind and I can do something, I do. I just do my little part,” she said. She wants the community to be aware that there is help and they just need to know where to look. Attending the ceremony were newly elected Mayor Hollis Tharpe; Pastor Steve Guizar of the Front Royal Church of the Nazarene, who came to give the blessing of the box; the box’s builder Jim Coats; Steve and Maggie Sill of Americana Signs in Front Royal, who donated the etching on the front of the box and the sign above it; and St. Luke’s Clinic Executive Director Vicki Davies. There may be more blessing boxes around town in the future. Jim Coats, the generous retired handyman and woodworker who constructed the first one, said someone had approached him and pastor Steve Guizar with the suggestion to do more. For information, contact Vicki Davies at St. Luke Community Clinic at (540) 636-4325.

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to run the idea past her and she said yes immediately. “Everything just sort of fell in place. I know in my heart this was meant to be,” said Carol. She said she posted it on Facebook and people have already been stopping by to keep the box filled, or take things they need. She sees this as an opportunity to do something good, and to teach children and grandchildren about helping others in need, about being compassionate and caring toward each other. Carol said the concept behind the Blessing Box is simple, “Take what you need, leave what you can, but above all be blessed.” “What better way to start out a brand-new year, with something so positive and uplifting. It does a heart good to reach out and help others. It also helps those in need to see that people care about them. You don’t have to have a lot of money, or do ‘great’ things. Just do something that will make a difference in someone else’s life. We are faced with a choice every day, either to do something or do nothing. I choose to do something,” she said. Even though there are many organizations in the town and county that help with people’s needs, there are times when they are closed, and if someone needs something immediately, it’s there for them. The box has already been filled a few times and things have been taken out, but it has been restocked almost the next day with donations. It’s not a long-term solution, but for immediate needs, or in an emergency, it’s perfect,” she said. Many different items can be placed

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While it’s impossible to predict exactly when a disaster may strike, taking time to plan ahead can help your family prepare for the unexpected, and help ensure their safety in the car or at home. “When disaster strikes, there’s often little time to react or prepare,” says Tammy Arnette, Senior Public Affairs Specialist for AAA MidAtlantic. “Putting a disaster plan in place ahead of time – and making sure everyone in the household is familiar with it – is the best way to prepare for an emergency situation.” Top 13 Tips to Create a Disaster Preparedness Plan Prepare Emergency Kits. Emergency kits for autos and home should include a three-day supply of water and nonperishable food for each family member, as well as a flashlight, hand-crank or battery-powered radio, batteries, extra cash, cell phone with extra battery and charger, firstaid supplies, critical medications and basic personal hygiene products. Also useful for a car kit are local maps, blankets, shoes, flares and a basic toolkit.

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Winchester Man Indicted on Federal Drug Charge Joshua Burkhart Charged with Conspiring to Distribute Heroin A federal grand jury, sitting in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia in Harrisonburg, has charged a Winchester man with a federal drug conspiracy charge, United States Attorney John P. Fishwick Jr. announced today.

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• On Jan. 22, 1779, famed Tory outlaw Claudius Smith meets his end on the gallows in Goshen, New York. Legend has it that Smith’s skull was filled with mortar and included in the edifice of the Goshen Court House. • On Jan. 17, 1893, on the Hawaiian Islands, American sugar planters under Sanford Ballard Dole overthrow the Hawaiian monarch and establish a new provincial government with Dole as president. The coup occurred with the knowledge of the U.S. minister to Hawaii, and 300 U.S. Marines were called, allegedly to protect American lives. • On Jan. 20, 1909, General Motors buys into Oakland Motor Car, which later becomes GM’s Pontiac division. It was founded in 1907 in Pontiac, Michigan, by Edward Murphy, a manufacturer of horse-drawn carriages. • On Jan. 21, 1950, in one of the most spectacular trials in U.S. history, former State Department official Alger Hiss is convicted of perjury in testimony about his involvement in a Soviet spy ring. • On Jan. 16, 1970, star centerfielder Curt Flood of the St. Louis Cardinals files suit to protest baseball’s player reserve clause, which prevented players from moving to another team unless they were traded. The Supreme Court ruled against him in a 5-3 decision in 1972. • On Jan. 19, 1983, Klaus Barbie, the Nazi Gestapo chief of Lyons, France, during the German occupation, is arrested in Bolivia for his crimes against humanity four decades earlier. Barbie had sent thousands of French Jews and French Resistance members to their deaths in concentration camps. • On Jan. 18, 1990, District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry is arrested and charged with drug possession and the use of crack cocaine. Barry was sentenced to six months in prison, but in 1994 was again elected mayor for an unprecedented fourth term.

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Gourmet Delights Gifts & Framing: two decades on Main St Owner Ann Arena credits customer service, dependability and honesty for her success

Ann Arena is proud of her Gourmet Delights Gifts & Framing shop which has been thriving on Main Street for more than 20 years. By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report Ann Arena has been in business in Front Royal with Gourmet Delights Gifts & Framing at 204 E. Main Street since 1993 and she and she and the business are still going strong. She credits her customer service and honesty as two main reasons for the store’s longevity. Also, she stressed that it’s important that people can count on them being open. “Whether rain, hail, snow or sleet,

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Warren County EDA Executive Director Jennifer McDonald presents local governments with a list of accomplishments in 2016 and goals for 2017. At the top of the list is the IT Federal project and Workforce Housing. By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report EDA Director Jennifer McDonald’s report at the October 24th Town Council meeting last year, and the following questions by council members who were concerned about the lack of construction that had been promised by ITFederal at the Avtex Fibers site has became a burning issue as 2016 came to a close. Councilwoman Bébhinn Egger questioned McDonald, saying she was voicing concerns of residents who wanted to know why the project had not gotten underway after its formal groundbreaking attended by U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Roanoke, with state and local officials more than a year ago. She brought the issue up at public council meetings several times after that, and although she grilled McDonald about their intentions and operations in general, she said she supported the project. Other council members came to the defense of McDonald and the Economic Development Authority and questioned Egger’s determination to keep the issue on the table. Over the next few months, McDonald, the EDA, and ITFederal’s owner were placed in the hot seat. The search for answers revolved around contracts IT Federal had that would validate a facility being built in Front Royal. McDonald’s answers included the statement that ITFederal had contracts with the Nuclear Defense Department and that the details were confidential. She has not wavered from that assertion to date. “These contracts we will probably never see because they have stuff in them that we can’t see,” McDonald said. She spoke about the initial $140

million contract and said they had received several other contracts since then. During the question and answer period, Egger and McDonald went back and forth about issues like who owned the ITFederal website and the status of the initial $10 million loan from the town of Front Royal. McDonald explained the reasons for the delays to the council. ITFederal had filed a site plan based on the facility being served by an entrance off a West Main Street extension that

relied on approval of funding by the Virginia Department of Transportation. This didn’t happen until midDecember. But all the intense questioning eventually caused the managers of the project to threaten to pull out and take the promised 600 new jobs with them. The Council finally passed a resolution of support brought forward by Councilman Bret Hrbek. which passed by a 5-1 vote with Egger voting against it. As of December 28, work was progressing on the ITFederal site and dozens of truckloads of dirt have since been moved to the site. The EDA has worked on a multitude of projects besides ITFederal in the last year and on December 29, the last council meeting of 2016, the EDA’s annual report for FY 2015-16 was delivered to the community and is available on their website at wceda. com/abouteda. “We enjoy the process of reporting on our activities during the previous fiscal year. It becomes a living inventory of our accomplishments as well as a measurement instrument for our direction forward in accomplishing the goals set forth by the Board of Directors through our strategic plan,” said McDonald. The EDA’s accomplishments for fiscal year 2015-16 included: Assisting 67 businesses with location or expansion in Front RoyalWarren County. Creating 235 new jobs, including 107 industrial, 32 retail, 21 office, 18

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Warren County teachers live in other communities, and often leave the Front Royal Community to find work closer to home. The workforce study conducted several years ago, highlighted the deficiency of available housing for teachers, police officers, fire fighters, nurses and emergency medical technicians. The EDA staff noticed a lack of participation by local developers and researched its ability to help fill this need and kick-start the initiative which became the Front Royal Lane project. The EDA expects to break ground on the $3.5 million project when necessary approvals have been acquired. The EDA Staff is working with a fast food chain, a real estate office, an accounting firm and law office, and a private school that needs an alternative location. An adventure company and indoor rock climbing business, mountain bike shop, a retail store, and two additional small businesses are looking to expand within the community as well. The EDA is working with a private donor and the Warren County Sheriff to develop a 15,605-square foot training academy and 15,735-square foot firing range. The academy is expected to serve about 730 law enforcement and correctional officers from around the region and the project was due to break ground in late December, 2016. The EDA will work with the county and town on a comprehensive hiking/biking trail system through and around Front Royal and Warren County that will connect to the Shenandoah River trails, the future Avtex Conservancy Park, Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park, the future Rockland Park and Front Royal Golf Club. The EDA management envisions a comprehensive local transit system connecting residential neighborhoods with the industrial and business sectors of the community. The authority is working with the county to secure support from the private sector for this public-private partnership Trolley expansion project. – tim@areaguides.com

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On Tuesday, January 3, 2017, the Warren County Grand Jury came back with a True Bill on the direct indictment of Trevor Bryant Lee for Reckless Involuntary DUI Manslaughter for the death of Brandi Nicole Cook. On February 29, 2016 at 12:24am a 911 call came in to report a single vehicle accident had occurred on Remount Road. The first responding officers located the accident in the 800 block of Remount Road and found two people trapped inside the vehicle. Brandi Nicole Cook, a 24-yearold Front Royal resident, was pronounced dead at the scene. The

Public Hearings The Front Royal Town Council will hold the following public hearings on Monday, January 9, 2017 beginning at 7:00pm in the Warren County Government Center at 220 N. Commerce Avenue: 1) To Received comments and concerns from the public that they may have as to the possible sale of the Town’s improved real estate located at 520A E. 6th Street 2) An Ordinance to amend the Town Code by adding Section 4-1.1 pertaining to individual Town Council Members attending meeting of

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Andrew.Sorrell@vdacs.virginia.gov or call (804) 786-1906. Samuels Public Library Adult Programming February 1-15, 2017 General Education Development Samuels Public Library invites you to register and attend the General Education Development course. This course will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 A.M-12:30 P.M (except on school holidays or closings). The GED course is completely free. Let this course be the stepping stone to your success. Micro-Macrame Jewelry from the Heart Samuels Public Library invites you to join us Saturday, February 4th at 10:30am. Learn to create beautiful micro-macrame for the ones you love just in time for Valentine’s Day! The Class and Materials to create one beautiful piece of jewelry (necklace, pair of earrings or a bracelet) are free. Registration required. Foster Care Information Session Samuels Public Library invites you to join us Tuesday, February 7th at 6:30 pm for an information session about foster care. Learn more about the children in foster care, the support offered them and their foster families, and find out what it takes to become a foster parent! Hello Computer Samuels Public Library invites you to attend our beginning computer class for total computer novices. It is a four week course that covers turning on a computer, using a mouse, setting up email and using the internet. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 1:00pm-2:00pm and start on February 7th.

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Exploring Computers Samuel Public Library invites you to attend our intermediate computer class and improve your skills. Each month explore a new computer program or application in a safe, friendly environment with other intermediate computer users. Classes are held on Thursdays at 1:00pm. February will be focused on Social Media. Crochet Group Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and learn how to crochet or share your talents. The group will meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 10am (February 8th and 22th). All ability levels welcome. Early American Period Dancing with SVCWED Samuels Public Library invites you to join the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers for an evening of fun and dancing Thursday, February 9th at 6:00pm. All ability levels welcome - even those with two left feet! Chairs are cleared at 5pm followed by an informal music jam. Dancing begins at 6 pm and goes until 7:30. Genealogy Workshop Samuels public library invites you to register and attend our Genealogy Workshop every second Tuesday of the month. Learn about online resources and share your successes and research frustrations with other amateur researchers. Reference staff will discuss a new online genealogical resource each month. This workshop will be Tuesday, February 14th at 6:00pm in the Traister Computer Lab. Books and Beyond Book Club Samuels Public Library invites you to attend the Books and Beyond Book Club! On Wednesday, February 15at 10:00 A.M., North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell will be discussed. 330 E Criser Rd Front Royal, Va 22630, 540-635-3153 ext. 105 www. samuelslibrary.net

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VIRGINIA 10 Killed in Four Days over Christmas Weekend in Virginia

The Christmas holiday weekend proved to be a deadly one on Virginia’s highways. During the four-day statistical counting period, which began at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, through midnight Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, preliminary reports indicate 10 people died in traffic crashes across the Commonwealth. The 10 fatal crashes occurred in the counties of Albemarle, Alleghany, Buchanan, Culpeper, Fauquier, Louisa, Prince William and Wise; and the cities of Chesapeake and Suffolk. Three of the deceased were pedestrians (Louisa County, Prince William County and the city of Suffolk). The fatal crash in the city of Chesapeake was a hit-and-run that is still under investigation by the Virginia State Police. Four of the drivers and passengers killed in crashes were not wearing seat belts. “Tragically, too many families spent their Christmas with family making arrangements for funeral services,” said Colonel W. Steven Flaherty, Virginia State Police Superintendent. “We cannot stress enough

the importance for drivers to make smart, safe and sober decisions during the remaining days of 2016. Let us finish out this year by simply doing what’s right when it comes to driving on Virginia’s highways. Please drive to save lives.” On Thursday (Dec. 22), within hours of the start of the statistical counting period, two 16-year-old females lost their lives in a Halifax County traffic crash and a 40-yearold male was killed in a Wythe County traffic crash. Then, 50 minutes after midnight Tuesday (Dec. 27), a 27-year-old man was killed in a Chesterfield County crash. All drivers are reminded with the New Year’s holiday this weekend to make a commitment to driving sober, driving without distraction, driving buckled up, and driving the posted speed limit. Virginia State Police troopers will have an increased presence on highways across the Commonwealth during the New Year’s holiday weekend to ensure the safety of all motorists. Please also be alert to those troopers, firefighters, medics, wrecker drivers and highway maintenance workers working alongside our highways and

comply with Virginia’s “Move Over” law. Virginia State Parks issues invitation to Virginia artisans

Virginia artisans are invited to apply for representation of their work in the new Natural Bridge State Park Artisan Center. Natural Bridge, in Rockbridge County, became Virginia’s 37th state park last September. The center will sell hand-crafted work that exemplifies Virginia and the region while supporting the park’s mission. Acceptable media include ceramic, enamel, glass, metal, leather, wood, natural and organic materials, paper and jewelry. Matted and framed art and photographs also will be considered. Items must be handmade without the use of kits, commercial molds or manufactured primary components. Agricultural products including herbs, jams, jellies and other food products may be considered, but vendors must maintain a valid Virginia Health Department Inspection Certificate and have it available at the time of the jury session. Park officials will meet with artisans Jan. 19-20 at Natural Bridge

State Park. For more information or to receive an application, call 540291-1331 or e-mail naturalbridge@ dcr.virginia.gov. Artisans are asked to limit selections to 10 items and are encouraged to bring promotional materials or brochures that describe and promote the work. Virginia State Parks, managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, assumed management of Natural Bridge on Sept. 24, 2016. Goodlatte Introduces Major Regulatory Reform Package to Promote Economic Growth & Job Creation Congressman Bob Goodlatte (RVa.), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement upon the introduction of

the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 (H.R. 5): “If we want to see better and faster growth within our economy, reforming our regulatory system must be at the center of our nation’s focus. The runaway regulatory state is creating hidden costs on hardworking Ameri-

• On Jan. 28, 1777, British general John Burgoyne proposes an ill-fated plan to isolate New England from the other colonies by invading from Canada with 8,000 British troops. The plan failed, and Burgoyne surrendered his remaining 6,000 British forces to the Patriots at Saratoga. • On Jan. 26, 1838, the first Prohibition law in U.S. history is passed in Tennessee, making it a misdemeanor to sell alcoholic beverages in taverns and stores. • On Jan. 23, 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell is granted a medical degree from Geneva College in New York (now known as Hobart College), becoming the first female in the U.S. to be officially recognized as a physician. • On Jan. 27, 1888, the National Geographic Society is founded in Washington, D.C. The 33 men who originally met and formed the National Geographic Society were a diverse group of geographers, explorers, teachers, lawyers, cartographers, military officers and financiers. • On Jan. 24, 1908, the Boy Scouts movement begins in England with the publication of the first installment of Robert Baden-Powell’s “Scouting for Boys.” By the end of April, the serialization of Scouting for Boys was completed, and scores of impromptu Boy Scout troops had sprung up across Britain. • On Jan. 29, 1922, as a blizzard dumps more than 2 feet of snow on Washington, D.C., snow buildup on the flat roof of the Knickerbocker Theatre collapses the building, and tons of steel and concrete crash down on 300 theatergoers attending a Saturday night movie. One hundred and eight people were killed. • On Jan. 25, 1968, the Israeli submarine Dakar, carrying 69 sailors, disappears. The exact fate of the boat remains a mystery. The Dakar last radioed its position as it passed the island of Crete. It was never heard from again. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

Mid January, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 23 cans and small business owners alike. As these costs grow and continue to burden our economy, we are losing jobs and wages to thousands of regu-

lations. “The Regulatory Accountability Act is a major step to reverse the negative effects regulations are hav-

ing on our economy. The bill promotes making the regulatory process more transparent for the American people; increases the power of the people’s elected representatives and the courts to stop overreaching new rulemaking; and lets the public have the full say they deserve in the rulemaking process. “The barriers regulations have built halt economic growth but those burdens can be lifted, and Congress has the opportunity to make our economy work for hardworking Americans again.” Background: The legislative package combines a series of regulatory reform initiatives reported out of the House Judiciary Committee and passed by the House of Representatives during the 114th Congress. The bill aims to eliminate overly-burdensome red tape and regulations in order to lift unnecessary burdens on hardworking Americans and to promote jobs, innovation, and economic growth. The Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 is strong, bipartisan reform to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered, insufficiently checked-and-balanced federal regulation. It brings together six separate reform bills that have already passed the House with bipartisan support in previous Congresses. Collectively, its provisions would: • Require agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative

that meets statutory objectives and require greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information—especially for major and billion-dollar rules. (Title I—Regulatory Accountability Act) • Repeal the Chevron and Auer doctrines to end judicial deference to bureaucrats’ statutory and regulatory interpretations. (Title II—Separation of Powers Restoration Act) • Require agencies to account for the direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts of new regulations on small businesses—and find flexible ways to reduce them. (Title III—Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act) • Prohibit new billion-dollar rules from taking effect until courts can resolve timely-filed litigation challenging their promulgation. (Title IV—REVIEW Act) • Force agencies to publish online, timely information about regulations in development and their expected nature, costs, and timing. (Title V— ALERT Act) • Publish plain-language, online summaries of new proposed rules, so the public can understand what agencies actually propose to do. (Title VI—Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act)

Governor McAuliffe Proposes Significant Criminal Justice Reforms for the 2017 Session

Legislative package includes reforming driver license suspensions, increasing ability to petition court based on new DNA evidence and revising felony larceny threshold Governor Terry McAuliffe has proposed a legislative package of commonsense reforms to Virginia’s criminal justice system for the 2017 General Assembly session. Governor McAuliffe made the announcement at CARITAS Works, a Richmondbased workforce development program that provides career preparation and job placement services to individual with major barriers to employment. The package includes reforms aimed at better aligning Virginia’s justice system to keep people safe and connect punishments with the severity of crimes: preventing Virginians from having their driver license suspended due to the inability to pay outstanding court fees, allowing all convicted persons of felonies to petition the court to issue a writ of actual innocence based on DNA evidence and increasing the felony larceny threshold to align Virginia with the majority of the United States. “Throughout my administration, I have worked with Virginia’s public safety officials, the legislature, and the courts to assure that we have a criminal justice system that is fair and seeks true justice,” said Governor McAuliffe, speaking at today’s announcement. “The changes we are proposing today seek to hold offenders responsible for their crimes in a way that maintains opportunities for rehabilitation and future productivity. I look forward to working with the General Assembly this session to pass these proposals and continue our bipartisan work toward a new Virginia economy that offers every individual a safe community and a shot at a better life.” Joining the Governor at today’s announcement, Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian Moran said, “As a former prosecutor, I have seen the need to reform Virginia’s criminal justice system to foSee VIRGINIA, 24

Dear Stewart: I have a yard that is situated close to a highway. Is there something I could plant that would block the noise of the cars? – Need Ear Plugs Hi!

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Boy I really hate all that car noise. I’m hanging out on my front branch and all I hear is vroom, vroom, and vroom. My whole tree vibrates and rattles so much my acorns crack while in winter storage. So I feel for you when you want to sit outside and enjoy your back yard. But while I can’t do anything, you can do some planting to help block

some of the noise. Sound waves either bounce off or are absorbed by different materials. Plants have the ability to do both. So if you have the space, the best way to block noise is to plant several rows of trees and shrubs. Each row should be a different height and the heights of each row would alternate as well. In other words, there will be a taller row, a shorter row, then a taller row, then a medium sized row. Also, use different types and different shapes of plants. Mixing evergreen, deciduous, tall, short, big leaves, small needles, fine textures, coarser plants, twigs, and branches not only look good but they will break up that sound far more effectively than single plant types. But, if space is an issue, put in a

fence and try to plant both sides with the thickest layers as possible. Again use lots of different types of plants rather than one type. There are other options which can be used if you don’t have enough room to plant rows of trees and shrubs which help as a noise distraction. You can add a water feature with a nice splash, wind chimes, noise makers, or even plants that create sound like grasses that whisper as they move against each other to help mask the sounds from the highway. You humans tend to focus more on the closer sounds and tune out the general car noise. This is a good time of year to make plans to create your barrier. Good researching!!

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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 • Mid January, 2017 VIRGINIA, from 23 cus our public safety efforts on criminals who pose the greatest threat to our communities. We should never cease to hold offenders accountable for their crimes, but those punishments must be levied in a way that promotes restoration. The Governor’s agenda makes commonsense changes to our system that will maintain public safety while ensuring that individuals who make mistakes have every opportunity to turn their lives around.” The details of the Governor’s criminal justice agenda are below: Eliminating the suspension of a driver license due to the inability to pay court costs for most non-driving related offenses; The Governor today announced

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• It was American linguist, philosopher, historian and social critic Noam Chomsky who made the following sage observation: “Students who acquire large debts putting themselves through school are unlikely to think about changing society. When you trap people in a system of debt, they can’t afford the time to think.” • If you were to choose a perfectly average snowflake and count up the number of water molecules that make it up, you’d find 180 billion of them. • Some researchers estimate that, if left to their own devices, a single breeding pair of cats could produce a whopping 354,294 offspring within five years. • It’s been reported that saloons once offered free lunches — and made sure those lunches were heavily salted in order to encourage patrons to buy more beverages. • The word “dandelion” comes from the French phrase “dent de lion” — supposedly so named because the jagged edges of the plant’s leaf resemble a lion’s teeth. • You’ve probably never heard of Roman emperor Elagabalus; he served for only four years — from 218 to 222. Among his contemporaries he was known for his decadence and eccentricity. For example, he was notorious for hosting elaborate banquets, then putting the ancient Roman equivalent of whoopee cushions on guests’ seats. • Those who study such things say that a woman’s sense of smell is enhanced just before and during ovulation. • If you had a billion dollars, you could spend $1,000 every day for nearly 3,000 years before you ran out of cash. *** Thought for the Day: “As any honest magician knows, true magic inheres in the ordinary, the commonplace, the everyday, the mystery of the obvious. Only petty minds and trivial souls yearn for supernatural events, incapable of perceiving that everything — everything! — within and around them is pure miracle.” — Edward Abbey

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evidence; The Governor announced legislation to expand the eligibility to obtain a writ of actual innocence if new or untested evidence is discovered. Currently, only certain defendants can petition the courts for a writ of actual innocence after the conclusion of a trial. The proposed legislation expands the opportunity for defendants who pleaded guilty to petition the court for a writ of actual innocence based on new or untested DNA evidence. Raising Virginia’s felony larceny threshold to $500. Finally, the Governor announced legislation to raise Virginia’s felony larceny threshold from $200 to $500.

two bills aimed at reducing the practice of suspending the driver licenses of offenders who either cannot afford to pay court costs or who committed a non-driving offense. Nearly 650,000 Virginians currently have a suspended driver license because they cannot afford to pay their legal fees and court costs to the state. Another 200,000 have lost their licenses for offenses that have nothing to do with driving. For many, personal vehicles are the only travel option to their job, and their driver license suspension prevents them from employment, and ultimately from paying their court costs and building a more productive life. Eliminating arbitrary barriers to a writ of actual innocence based on new or untested human biological

Virginia’s felony larceny threshold is currently the lowest in the country, set at $200, meaning that an individual who steals one pair of high end athletic shoes is subject to enormous employment, housing and other

difficulties that come with a felony conviction. The threshold was first set in 1980, almost 40 years ago. The purchasing power of $200 in 1980 is now over $500. This legislation will proportionately revise the punish-

Mid January, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 25 ment for theft in Virginia and align Virginia with the rest of the nation in distinguishing misdemeanor and felony theft. Governor McAuliffe Announces Education and Workforce Legislation at Virginia Tech Governor Terry McAuliffe has announced a series of legislative proposals aimed at building the new Virginia economy by expanding education opportunities and strengthening workforce development. The Governor was joined by Secretary of Education Dietra Trent and Secretary of Commerce and Trade Todd Haymore at Virginia Tech for the announcement. “Working together with legislators, stakeholders, advocates, agencies, and local leaders, I am proud to say that over the past three years, we have brought Virginia’s education and workforce into the 21st century,” said Governor McAuliffe, speaking at today’s announcement. “But there is still more to do. Last year, there were 149,000 jobs available in the hightech sector alone. These proposals are intended to continue building the education and training system we need to prepare students to fill these

Rwanda and the Balkans, when confronted by hideously predatory forces bent on mayhem and murder, U.N. peacekeepers would simply stand aside. In the decades after the U.N.’s founding, the influence of Third World dictatorships grew, and so did the institution’s anti-Western and anti-Israel orientation, culminating in the Zionism resolution. That vote was finally reversed in 1991, but prejudice against Israel has become one of the U.N.’s core competencies — as well as impenetrable bureaucracy. We pay more than anyone else to keep the U.N. in business, about 22 percent of the U.N.’s regular budget. As Brett Schaefer of The Heritage Foundation notes, “the U.S. is assessed more than 176 other U.N. member states combined.” It’s hard to even know how much the U.S. pays in total, but it’s probably around $8 billion a year. We should withhold some significant portion of it, and demand an end to the U.N.’s institutional hostility to Israel and the implementation of reforms to increase the organization’s accountability. There are individual U.N. agencies that do good work, and we can continue to support those. Realistically, though, the U.N. will always be a disappointment. The fact is that the closest thing to what FDR envisioned in the U.N. is NATO, a like-minded group of nations that has been a force for peace, order and freedom. This is why President-elect Donald Trump should embrace NATO and turn his critical eye to the U.N., where there is the genuine opportunity to, if nothing else, save the U.S. some money and rattle the cages of people taking advantage of our beneficence. Charles de Gaulle dismissively called the U.N. “the thing.” The thing will always stumble on, but maybe Donald Trump can teach it a lesson or two about how we truly value our ally and its nemesis, Israel. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. © 2017 by King Features Synd., Inc.

ACLU-VA Joins Free Speech Groups to Oppose New Effort to Label Books ‘Sexually Explicit’ in Virginia Schools The ACLU of Virginia (ACLU-VA) has joined the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) and other free speech groups to call on the Virginia Board of Education to reject a regulation requiring schools to notify parents whenever books and textbooks containing “sexually explicit materials” are taught. The proposed amendment follows the near identical requirements of the so-called ‘Beloved Bill’, named after controversy surrounding Toni Morrison’s Beloved, which was vetoed by Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe in April. A similar policy was also considered in Chesterfield County this past summer but was rejected after review. The ACLU-VA and the NCAC expressed their concerns about the new proposed regulation in a Nov. 16 letter to Va. Board of Education President Dr. Billy Cannaday. The ACLU-VA and NCAC’s opposition to labeling or “red flagging” school books as “sexually explicit” maintains that the term is overbroad, potentially prejudicial in its use and can work to stigmatize books of educational value. Literary Classics such as, for example, Romeo and Juliet, The Diary of Anne Frank, Slaughterhouse Five, and Brave New World could be labeled as such when decontextualized passages are flagged and the wider themes of the works are ignored. “Curriculum decisions belong in the hands of local school divisions, both as a matter of constitutional law and policy,” said ACLU-VA Executive Director Claire Guthrie Gastañaga. “Neither the legislature nor the Board of Education should take on the role of a super school board making decisions for parents, teachers, school administrators and school boards across the Commonwealth. School divisions have existing and effective policies that allow parents to raise concerns about materials used in our local schools.” She continued: “The Board of Education should stop trying to impose an unconstitutional operational requirement on school boards, and go back to evaluating whether the standards of quality are funded at a level and with a formula that serves the best interests of Virginia’s school children regardless of economic status or geography.” The letter also notes that implementing and acting on the amendment would raise First Amendment concerns. According to Texas v. Johnson (1989), schools are prohibited from discriminating against “the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable.” This includes teachers and school officials singling out certain books based on passages they subjectively deem to be inappropriate. The letter is co-signed by the

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Defund the UN We’ve come a long way from Daniel Patrick Moynihan excoriating the U.N.’s 1975 “Zionism is racism” resolution in one of the finer exhibits of righteous indignation in the history of American speechifying. The Obama administration acceded to — and, reportedly, assisted behind the scenes — a less notorious but still noxious Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlements. By the administration’s lights, the action is clever — it will be extremely difficult to reverse and will increase Israel’s international isolation. But the bipartisan outrage over a resolution that, once again, demonstrates the U.N.’s hostility to our closest ally in the Middle East affords an opportunity to force an overdue crisis in the U.S.-U.N. relationship. We are the chief funder of a swollen, unaccountable U.N apparatus that has been a gross disappointment going on more than 70 years now. We came up with the idea for the United Nations. Franklin Roosevelt thought that the Four Policeman of Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union and China would keep the peace in the post-World War II world. This vision immediately foundered on the reality of power politics. The first major event in the U.N.’s life after the Security Council began meeting in New York City was a threatened Soviet walk-out. It turned out that states with different interests and values weren’t going to act as a band of righteous international enforcers. In fact, as demonstrated in

pands the pool of recipients eligible for the Virginia Community College System’s Foster Care tuition grant program by opening it up to students pursuing non-credit workforce credentials, increasing access to training that leads to good-paying jobs. College Credits for Apprenticeships: Requires community colleges to have policies and procedures in place for awarding college credits for apprenticeship related instruction, expanding access to in-demand credentials for non-traditional students. Youth Entrepreneurship: Allows entrepreneurs under 25 to register their E-mail, instead of a physical address, with the State Corporation Commission, eliminating a significant barrier for college students and young adults and encouraging more students to pursue business ventures. State Licensure of Student Loan Services: Grants the Virginia State Corporation Commission the authority to regulate student loan servicers to minimize potential predatory practices and establishes a state ombudsman to provide guidance and direction to students regarding their rights and responsibilities as borrowers, providing the Commonwealth’s students with essential financial protection.

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Forget about the honeymoon being over. There won’t be any honeymoon. If you’re thinking my outburst came because I had a bad reaction to all the sugar in my Froot Loops this morning, that’s always possible. But in this case, I’m merely expressing the dismal reality that Donald Trump will face when he becomes the 45th president of the United States. Usually, when someone is inaugurated as the new chief executive, he starts out with a bit of goodwill, at least for a few weeks while his administration gets its bearings. That certainly will not be the case here. The truth is that most of the nation dislikes Trump. That is actual fact, not fake news, if you believe the numbers. The Real Clear Politics composite of the latest significant polls shows that the Trumpster’s favorable numbers are in the garbage can, averaging nearly 5 percent net negative. In addition, a greater number of voters chose Hillary Rodham Clinton over him; he won because of the national quirk known as the Electoral College. His dreary personal ratings are a remarkably weak starting point. Even if they’re not enthusiastic, people are usually willing to cut the newbie some slack. Even George W. Bush, who required a Supreme Court decision to propel him into office, began his term if not with wild enthusiasm, then at least with an otherwise clean slate. That won’t happen this time. Donald Trump’s slate is as unclean

as a toxic-waste dump, flooded over with the poison of his campaign, which managed to unleash all the hatred snarling in the U.S., even as the malice he directed at everyone else was giving his followers hope. He ran a campaign of anger, and now faces a wall of resentment as he looks to begin his term. From the moment he was declared the winner, the platitudes about a smooth transition were being floated; masses of his opponents began talking of resistance, and for a few days were taking to the streets. Every move the new administration makes will be viewed with suspicion. While everyone agrees on only one thing — that change in our system is needed — millions of Trump’s fellow citizens believe to their core that Donald Trump represents a change for the worse. A widely popular question that exploded among the masses who were stunned, then horrified that he had won was: “What is going to happen now?” It reflects a great apprehension that this wild man with so little in his mind but a showman’s flair is going to inflict great harm through malice or disastrous and simple-minded blunders. In spite of subsequent efforts to gloss over his continuing impetuousness, his compulsive tweeting and some strikingly terrible appointments have reinforced the hard feelings that show no sign of softening. The national mood is hostility. Critics of Trump are showered with vicious invective on social media. Meanwhile, as a demonstration of how alienated his adversaries are, inauguration planners have had trouble finding entertainers to perform at what usually is a national celebration. This show might be dominated by protest, with people chanting “Not my president!” Honeymoon? Don’t be silly. The opening ceremonies will, at best, mask the nation’s deep rancor as it ventures into 2017’s darkness.

workforce agenda for the 2017 General Assembly Session extends this administration’s commitment to increasing postsecondary credential attainment, fostering entrepreneurship, and providing career pathways to economic empowerment.” The education and workforce bills in the Governor’s legislative package include: A Full-Time Virtual Education Option: Expands access to virtual education by requiring each school division to provide a free, full-time virtual learning option to students in grades K-12, ensuring students have access to 21st century educational opportunities. Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program Reform: Provides a variety of innovative incentives for more students to graduate on time with less debt by expanding eligibility, tying students’ awards to staying on a four-year graduation track, and giving universities the option to award larger grant amounts to students as they progress. The Governor’s proposed legislation will also remove the requirement that grant recipients be dependents of parents or another custodian in order to expand access to non-traditional students. Foster Care Tuition Grant: Ex-

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jobs and to help us attract and create even more. I look forward to working with the General Assembly to enact these commonsense, bipartisan proposals and continue to build the new Virginia economy.” The Governor’s legislative package builds on the budget he introduced in December, which does not make any program cuts to K-12 education, despite the Commonwealth’s revenue shortfall. “The bill package Governor McAuliffe outlined today builds upon three years of progress and cements his legacy as the Education Governor,” said Secretary of Education Dietra Trent. “From incentivizing on-time degree completion to expanding opportunities and increasing access to resources, this legislation furthers the Governor’s goal of bringing education into the 21st century and ensures that more students will be successful in the workforce of the future.” “Today’s announcement furthers the Governor’s commitment to filling the number of skilled and technical jobs that the new Virginia economy needs by building on previous years’ bipartisan efforts,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Todd Haymore. “The Governor’s

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Page 26 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Mid January, 2017 VIRGINIA, from 25 ACLU-VA, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, American Booksellers for Free Expression, Association of American Publishers, Authors Guild and PEN America. “We are disappointed to see that the Department of Education quietly attempting to enact this deeply problematic regulation,” said NCAC’s Josh Zuckerman. “Not only does it raise First Amendment concerns, it is buried within a lengthy and hardly publicized document, denying citizens the chance to weigh in on this important and controversial issue.” Virginia State Police remind motorists to secure unattended vehicles Statistics show keys left inside nearly one in four stolen vehicles The Virginia State Police Help Eliminate Auto Theft (HEAT) program is urging citizens to think twice before leaving their vehicles unattended with the keys inside. There were 8,103 auto thefts in the Commonwealth in 2015, and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reports that the keys or key fob had been left in 1,890 of those. Virginia State Police Special Agent Peter Lazear said the problem may be even greater than what the numbers show. “Statistically, we’re seeing that one in four vehicles stolen has the keys inside,” he said. “But we hear it all the time from other law enforcement agencies that it’s more like half of the cars stolen have the keys inside.” Look around the parking lot of any convenience store or gas station and you’re likely to see at least one unattended vehicle with the engine running, Lazear said. “And the driver is nowhere in sight.” Securing your vehicle becomes an especially hot topic when the weather turns cold. “We’ve reached that time of year,”

Lazear said. “People are warming up their cars in the mornings and leaving them unmonitored for minutes at a time. Those are easy targets. It’s also recommended that any items of value be removed from the vehicle or, at the very least, secured out of plain sight.” To best protect your vehicle, Lazear said motorists should follow a layered approach to prevention. First and foremost, take your keys or take your chances. “We can’t stress this enough,” he said. “Always lock your car and make sure the windows are closed whenever you’re not with the vehicle. And please avoid the temptation to leave your engine running when you go into a store.” Second, be sure to activate the factory alarm system. If your vehicle isn’t equipped with an alarm, consider having one installed. “Alarms make a lot of noise, and a lot of noise draws attention,” Lazear said. “Thieves don’t like attention.” Layer three recommends using immobilizers or tracking systems. There are a number of products on the market at different price points, Lazear said. “You may find it to be worth the investment.” Final Passage of Bill to Improve DNA Testing & Forensic Technology U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) lauded a unanimous Senate vote to reauthorize Justice Department programs to support cutting-edge DNA testing and forensic technology. The Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2016, which was cosponsored by Sen. Warner and which originally passed the Senate last June, has been approved by the House of Representatives and now is headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The Act reauthorizes programs which have not been updated or strengthened in twelve years, since passage of the original legislation in 2004.

There have been dramatic changes in forensic technology and DNA testing practices since that time. “Virginia’s DNA program has been a model for the rest of the country, showing how advances in forensic technology can have profound impacts in delivering justice to those wrongfully convicted and to victims of unsolved crimes,” said Sen. Warner. “In the 21st century, the responsible use of the latest technological advances should not only be expected -- it should be required. I am proud to see Congress embrace this same principle by authorizing support programs that invest in the modernization of the criminal justice system.” The Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2016 focuses on ensuring our criminal justice system is fair and effective. It provides resources for public forensic laboratories, which are critical to ensuring the efficient and accurate testing of evidence, and reducing the rape kit backlog. It strengthens crime victims’ rights and programs by increasing restitution for crime victims, requiring that interpreters be available to all federal crime victims who wish to participate in a court proceeding, and reauthorizing important programs used to notify crime victims of their rights and provide them with legal assistance. This legislation reauthorizes programs that directly benefit Virginia’s Department of Forensic Science by providing funding for the state’s DNA testing centers to develop strong programs and acquire necessary testing equipment. The bill also protects the innocent by expanding access to exculpatory DNA testing for the

wrongfully convicted. Since 1989, there have been 347 post-conviction exonerations in the United States as a result of DNA testing. These people served an average of 14 years in prison before their exoneration and release. The Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2016 eliminates barriers to post-conviction DNA testing if untested evidence is available and potentially exculpatory for individuals expressing claims of innocence. Since the establishment in 1989 of one of the first DNA Data Banks in the United States in Virginia, the Commonwealth has continued to lead the nation in the use of cutting edge DNA technology to protect the innocent and punish the guilty. Sen. Warner has promoted advances in DNA testing since his time as Governor of Virginia, becoming the first Governor to order posthumous DNA testing in a capital case. In 2005, then-Gov. Warner ordered a large scale review and testing of approximately 850 criminal cases following the exoneration of five Virginia men by DNA testing. The post-conviction DNA testing program spearheaded by Sen. Warner as Governor has exonerated eleven individuals and enabled additional testing in hundreds of cases, which have resulted in the match of 10,000 cold case hits since Sen. Warner helped modernize the system. FCC Response to IoT Concerns Offers Foundation for Trump Administration to Build Upon U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) applauded the response of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to his October 25th letter rais-

ing concerns about the proliferation of insecure Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Sen. Warner, co-founder of the bipartisan Senate Cybersecurity Caucus and the incoming Vice Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said the FCC response, which offers a plan to reduce risks from insecure devices, provides the incoming Trump Administration with a roadmap for additional work in this area. The FCC letter resulted from Sen. Warner’s questions about the October 2016 Mirai botnet attack, which utilized vulnerable devices such as internet-connected cameras and DVRs to temporarily overwhelm popular Internet sites including Twitter, Amazon, Tumblr, Reddit, Spotify and Netflix. In the past week, a sophisticated variant of Mirai reportedly infected over one-million routers in Germany, the United Kingdom and Brazil. “The Commission’s response to my questions validates my concerns about the risk of crippling cyberattacks made easier through connected consumer appliances and wirelessly

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Mid January, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 27 connected household devices,” Sen. Warner said. “The FCC chairman confirms that internet service providers already have the authority – if not the responsibility – to protect their networks by blocking malicious and harmful traffic. I also am pleased to learn the FCC also has been discussing improved tools, including setting security standards for IoT devices, to better protect consumers as well as the broader Internet.” “The commission’s proposal for a device certification process, either by the agency or through industry self-certification, deserves strong consideration,” Sen. Warner continued. “Similarly, the FCC’s suggestion of consumer labeling requirements echoes the call by many security experts for metrics that will empower and educate consumers. I strongly urge the incoming Trump Administration to make cybersecurity a top priority, because we simply must move forward with responsible new initiatives to better engage consumers, manufacturers, retailers, internet sites and service providers in improving our nation’s cybersecurity posture.” Statement Of Sen. Mark R. Warner On Congressional Renewal Of U.S. Sanctions On Iran

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), incoming Vice Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement on Senate passage of legislation which imposes a 10-year extension of sanctions on Iran. The Iran Sanctions Act, which Sen. Warner co-sponsored,

now heads to the President: “Today I voted to extend the Iran Sanctions Act for another decade. Last renewed in 2006, this Act imposes sanctions on U.S. and foreign companies investing in Iran’s energy sector—a major component of its economy—but allows the President to waive sanctions on a case-by-case basis. Many of the Act’s sanctions, including those targeting investment in Iran’s oil and gas sector, have been waived as part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action that the United States and five other countries have signed with Iran to rein in Tehran’s nuclear program. I firmly believe the continuation of these sanctions is prudent to preserve America’s ability to re-impose sanctions should Iran violate that agreement and to signal to Tehran that its continued threatening and aggressive behavior will not be tolerated. In the last year alone, Iran has conducted at least four ballistic missile tests, illegally detained U.S. sailors in the Persian Gulf, threatened to shoot down U.S. Navy planes, and continued to support terrorist groups such as Hezbollah and dictators like Syria’s President Assad. I will continue to support efforts to keep Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and encourage Tehran to abide by international law and norms of behavior.” Governor McAuliffe Announces Cyber security Training Initiative for Veterans in Virginia Cyber Vets Virginia to enhance cyber training and employment opportunities for veterans Governor Terry McAuliffe today

announced the launch of Cyber Vets Virginia, a new initiative to provide veterans with access to cyber security training and skill development in Virginia. Speaking at the Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony, Governor McAuliffe announced the innovative initiative as part of Virginia’s continued commitment to help veterans transition back into civilian life and help them fill highpaying jobs in Virginia’s workforce. “Every year, we set aside Veterans Day to honor all the men and women who have served and sacrificed in uniform for our country,” said Governor McAuliffe, speaking at today’s Veterans Day Ceremony. “As a proud father of a Marine and the son of a World War II veteran, I deeply appreciate the sacrifice, dedication, and service of our veterans, as well as the sacrifices and strength of their families and loved ones. Whether it is functionally ending veteran homelessness, expanding employment opportunities through Virginia Values Veterans program, or improving medical services for combat related injuries like PTSD, we will continue our efforts to make Virginia the best place for our service members, veterans, and their families. “I am also pleased to launch Cyber Vets Virginia to help our veterans build the skillets they need to be successful in the new Virginia economy. We currently have 17,000 open cyber jobs in Virginia and our veteran community is extremely well-suited to help close the workforce gap in this growing industry. We will continue to work with our partners and the private sector to build innovative pathways for job training and career development for veterans in Virginia.” The Cyber Vets Virginia initiative is a unique cyber training collaboration between the Commonwealth and private sector leaders, including CISCO, Amazon Web Services (AWS), ISC2, and the Institute for

Veterans and Military Families’ Onward to Opportunity program (O2O). The initiative provides a free, cyber training pilot program for veterans living in Virginia and interested in working in the cyber industry. Speaking on the importance of Cyber Vets Virginia, Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs John Harvey said, “Our veterans have the talent, knowledge, skills, and abilities that translate well to nearly every industry in the Commonwealth. With the launch of Cyber Vets Virginia, the Governor continues to demonstrate his commitment to ensuring that our veterans have high quality employment and educational opportunities. They deserve nothing less.” Cyber Vets Virginia also provides veterans with a consolidated resource for information related to cyber security opportunities in the Commonwealth, including cyber education at Virginia Community Colleges and four year institutions, information on financial support, and tools to help veteran build a career track in the cyber workforce. In addition to educational resources, Cyber Vets Virginia will serve as the pilot platform for the Commonwealth’s inaugural cyber jobs portal, CyberJobs.virginia.gov. The portal aims to create a pathway for former military service members to navigate employment opportunities in Virginia’s cyber sector. “Cyber security is a key pillar in the new Virginia economy and filling the cyber workforce pipeline is critical to sustaining long-term industry growth in the future,” said Secretary of Technology Karen Jackson. “The launch of both the pilot program Cyber Vets Virginia and the Cyber Jobs Portal underscores our commitment to cyber security and our desire for our veterans to be part of the New Virginia cyber workforce.” For more information on the Cyber Vets Virginia initiative, please visit cybervets.virginia.gov.

Sen. Warner to Serve as Intel Committee Vice Chairman Recently it was announced that U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) will serve as the Vice Chairman of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence in the 115th Congress. “With a new administration starting to assemble its national security team, I look forward to fulfilling the Committee’s primary responsibility to provide vigorous and bipartisan oversight,” said Sen. Warner. “One of things I value most about my service on the Intelligence Committee is the tradition of members leaving partisanship at the door when we enter the committee room. In a dangerous world, the responsibilities of the Intelligence Committee are more essential than ever.” The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence was created by the Senate in 1976 to “oversee and make continuing studies of the intelligence activities and programs of the United States Government,” to “submit to the Senate appropriate proposals for legislation and report to the Senate concerning such intelligence activities and programs,” and to “provide vigilant legislative oversight over the intelligence activities of the United States to assure that such activities are in conformity with the Constitution and laws of the United States.” While all Senators have access to classified intelligence assessments, access to intelligence sources and methods, programs, and budgets is generally limited to the fifteen members of the Intelligence Committee and by law, the President is required to ensure that the Committee is kept “fully and currently informed” of intelligence activities. Sen. Warner, who joined the Intelligence Committee in 2012, has been a leader in the Senate on issues surrounding cybersecurity, and See VIRGINIA, 28

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The award-winning program reaches Governor’s goal over 400 days early Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program-certified employers have hired 20,000 veterans across Virginia since 2012. The V3 program reached the 20,000 hired veterans benchmark over 400 days ahead of schedule, as Governor McAuliffe challenged the program to meet the goal by January 2018. Speaking at the Dominion Charity Classic’s V3 Hiring Event, Governor McAuliffe thanked the over 700 Virginia employers who have joined the V3 Program and have committed to making veterans an integral part of their workforce. “The success of the Virginia Values Veterans program is a clear example

of the enormous benefits innovative public-private solutions can bring to our economy and to families across the Commonwealth,” said Governor McAuliffe, speaking at today’s announcement. “The V3 Program connects Virginia companies with veterans seeking employment, and has shown that hiring veterans is one of the best business decisions an employer can make. We will continue the progress of this outstanding program, and continue to ensure that Virginia remains the best place in the country for veterans and their families.” The V3 Program is a national award-winning training and certification program for employers, and helps employers implement best practices in recruiting, hiring, and retaining veterans. As part of the V3 certification process, employers set individual goals to hire veterans and report progress on those goals back to the V3 Program. “I am very proud of our partners in the V3 Program,” stated Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs John C. Harvey, Jr. “More and

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memory of Virginia’s men and women who demonstrated a willingness to serve and fight to defend our way of life from World War II to the present. To learn more, please visit www. dvs.virginia.gov. Former Norton Parks and Recreation Maintenance Supervisor Indicted on Federal Civil Rights Violations Michael Todd Lintz Alleged to Have Used his Position to Engage in Sexual Activities The former Parks and Recreation Department Maintenance Supervisor for the City of Norton was indicted by a federal grand jury for violating the civil rights of two female victims after he allegedly used his authority to engage in, and at-

tempt to engage in, sexual activity with women under his supervision while performing community service hours, United States Attorney John P. Fishwick Jr. has announced. Michael Todd Lintz, 52, of Norton, Virginia, was indicted today by a Federal Grand Jury sitting in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia in Abingdon. Lintz is charged with one misdemeanor count of using his authority to engage in coercive sexual relations with Female Worker 1, willfully depriving her of her right to bodily integrity, one misdemeanor count of using his authority to attempt to engage in coercive sexual relations with Female Worker 2, willfully depriving her of her right to bodily integrity, one felony count of obstruction of justice and one felony count of mak-

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

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NEW!

T2623 – 2016 FORD F-350 KING RANCH - $70,590 MSRP – $58,999 SALES PRICE – REQUIRES FMCC FINANCING*

NEW!

T5625 – 2016 FORD EXPLORER 4WD PLATINUM - $55,250 MSRP - $45,999 SALES PRICE

NEW!

2661 – 2016 FORD FUSION TITANIUM - $36,055 MSRP $29,999 SALES PRICE

T1607 – 2016 FORD F-150 SUPERCAB XL - $34,190 MSRP $26,999 SALES PRICE – REQUIRES FMCC FINANCING*

Jay’ s deals of the week!! NEW and USED!!

NEW!

T8609 – 2016 FORD EDGE AWD SE – $31,090 MSRP - $24,999 SALES PRICE – REQUIRES FMCC FINANCING*

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T4612 – 2016 FORD T-250 TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF – $36,410 MSRP - $28,999 SALES PRICE

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T4622 – 2016 TRANSIT CONNECT - $25,070 MSRP - $19,999 SALES PRICE

P1478A – 2010 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR – 82K, LEATHER, 4WD, LOCAL TRADE - $21,493

T1673A – 2013 CHRYSLER 300C – 79K, LOADED, LOCAL TRADE - $15,714

P1470 – 2016 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM – 20K, CERTIFIED, HEATED LTHR, ONE OWNER - $14,999

P1466 – 2016 FORD FUSION TITANIUM – 26K, AWD, CERTIFIED, ONE OWNER - $24,999

P1458 – 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA SE – 32K, ONE OWNER, FACTORY WARRANTY - $13,594

P1435A – 2005 FORD TAURUS SE – 112K, LOCAL TRADE, CLEAN CARFAX HISTORY - $3,991

P1448 – 2016 FORD F-150 LARIAT – 21K, 4WD, CERTIFIED, NAVIGATION - $41,999

P1463 – 2013 FORD F150 XLT – 31K, 4WD, ONE OWNER, CERTIFIED - $29,725

9135 Winchester Road, Front Royal • 540-636-2901 • shenandoahford.com Tax Title and Tags not included in vehicle prices shown and must be paid by the purchaser. While great effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this ad, errors do occur so please verify information with a customer service rep. This is easily done by calling us at 877-636-2902 or by visiting us at the dealership. $499 processing fee not included.