Early March 2017 Warren and Frederick County Report

Warren FREE County Report Volume XII, Issue 5 Early March, 2017

The Real Paleo Diet: What did early hominids actually eat? (Everything)

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Real Paleo Diet: early hominids ate just about everything Very few people today live a true hunter-gatherer lifestyle – and Paleo diets likely oversimplify what would have been on the table many millennia ago

Himalayan gray langurs in early fall when the living is comparatively easy and there’s no need to fall back on ‘nonprofitable’ foods. Ken Sayers, CC BY-NC-ND

Very few people today live a true hunter-gatherer lifestyle – and Paleo diets likely oversimplify what would have been on the table many millennia ago. Thiery, CC BY-NC

By Ken Sayers The Conversation Reconstructions of human evolution are prone to simple, overly-tidy scenarios. Our ancestors, for example, stood on two legs to look over tall grass, or began to speak because, well, they finally had something to say. Like much of our understanding of early hominid behavior, the imagined diet of our ancestors has also

been over-simplified.

Take the trendy Paleo Diet which draws inspiration from how people lived during the Paleolithic or Stone Age that ran from roughly 2.6 million to 10,000 years ago. It encourages practitioners to give up the fruits of modern culinary progress – such as dairy, agricultural products and processed foods – and start living a pseudo-hunter-gatherer lifestyle, something like Lon Chaney Jr. in the film One Million BC. Adherents recommend a very specific “ancestral” menu, replete with certain percentages of energy from carbohydrates, proteins and fats, and suggested levels of physical activity. These prescriptions are drawn mainly from observations of modern humans who live at least a partial hunter-gatherer existence.

But from a scientific standpoint, these kinds of simple characterizations of our ancestors’ behavior generally don’t add up. Recently, fellow

anthropologist C. Owen Lovejoy and I took a close look at this crucial

question in human behavioral evolution: the origins of hominid diet.

We focused on the earliest phase of hominid evolution from roughly 6 to 1.6 million years ago, both before and after the first use of modified stone tools. This time frame includes, in order of appearance, the hominids Ardipithecus and Australopithecus, and the earliest members of our

own genus, the comparatively brainy Homo. None of these were modern humans, which appeared much later, but rather our distant forerunners.

We examined the fossil, chemical and archaeological evidence, and also closely considered the foraging behavior of living animals. Why is See PALEO, 4

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Page 4 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Early March, 2017 PALEO, from 2 this crucial? Observing animals in nature for even an hour will provide a ready answer: almost all of what an organism does on a daily basis is simply related to staying alive; that includes activities such as feeding, avoiding predators and setting itself up to reproduce. That’s the evolutionary way.

What did our ancestors actually eat? In some cases, researchers can enlist modern technology to examine the question. Researchers study the chemical makeup of fossil dental enamel to figure out relative amounts of foods the hominid ate derived from woody plants (or the animals that ate them) versus open country plants. Other scientists look in ancient tooth tartar for bits of silica from plants that can be identified to type – for example, fruit from a particular plant family. Others examine the small butchering marks made on animal bones by stone tools. Researchers have found, for example, that hominids even 2.6 million years ago were eating the meat and bone marrow of antelopes; whether they were hunted or scavenged is hotly debated.

Such techniques are informative, but ultimately give only a hazy picture

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A skull of so-called ‘Nutcracker Man’ – hungry for anything.

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, CC BYNC-SA of diet. They provide good evidence that plants’ underground storage organs (such as tubers), sedges, fruits, invertebrate and vertebrate animals, leaves and bark were all on the menu for at least some early hominids. But they don’t give us information about the relative importance of various foods. And since these foods are all eaten at least occasionally by living monkeys and apes, these techniques don’t explain what sets hominids apart from other primates.

So how should we proceed? As my colleague Lovejoy says, to reconstruct hominid evolution, you need to take the rules that apply to beavers and use them to make a human. In other words, you must look at the “rules” for foraging. We aren’t the first researchers to have dabbled in this. As long ago as 1953, anthropologists George Bartholomew and Joseph Birdsell attempted to characterize the ecology of early hominids by applying general biological prin-

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Happily, ecologists have long been compiling these rules in an area of research dubbed optimal foraging theory (OFT). OFT uses simple mathematical models to predict how certain animals would forage in a given circumstance. For instance, given a set of potential foods of estimated energetic value, abundance and handling time (how long it takes to acquire and consume), one classic OFT model calculates which resources should be eaten and which ones should be passed over. One prediction — sort of a “golden rule” of foraging — is that when profitable foods (those high in energy and low in handling time) are abundant, an animal should specialize on them, but when they are scarce, an animal should broaden its diet.

Data from living organisms as disparate as insects and modern humans generally fall in line with such

Don’t underestimate the flexibility of early hominids such as this Neandertal. Tim Evanson, CC BY-SA predictions. In the Nepal Himalaya, for example, high-altitude gray langur monkeys eschew leathery mature evergreen leaves and certain types of roots and bark — all calorie-deficient and high in fibers and handling time — during most of the year. But in the

barren winter, when better foodstuffs are rare or unavailable, they’ll greedily devour them.

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particular resources, which leads to more thoughtful considerations of early hominid ecology. A smattering of scientists have utilized OFT with success, most notably in archaeological treatments of comparatively recent hominids, such as Neandertals

cover larger quantities (more energy), those physically closer (less pursuit time), and those without shells (less processing time) before smaller, more distant, or “with-shell” nuts. This suggests that at least some animals can remember optimal foraging variables and utilize them even in cases where foods are distant and outside the range of immediate perception. Both of these studies support key predictions from OFT. If one could estimate the variables important to foraging, one could potentially predict the diet of particular hominids that lived in the distant past. It’s a daunting proposition, but this human evolution business was never meant to be easy. The OFT approach forces researchers to learn how and why animals exploit

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least before the advance of sophisticated cognition and technology — is a mighty poor way to chase game.

Even more so than bears and pigs, our mobility is limited. The anthropologist Bruce Latimer has pointed out that the fastest human being on the planet can’t catch up to your average rabbit. Another reason to be opportunistic about food.

Simple characterizations of hominid ecology are divorced from the actual, and wonderful, complexity of our shared history. The recent addition of pastoral and agricultural products to many modern human diets — for which we have rapidly evolved physiological adaptations — is but one extension of an ancient imperative. Hominids didn’t spread first across Africa, and then the entire globe, by utilizing just one foraging strategy or sticking to a precise mix of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

We did it by being ever so flexible, both socially and ecologically, and always searching for the greener grass (metaphorically), or riper fruit (literally).

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and anatomically modern humans.

But a few brave souls have delved into more remote human dietary history. One team, for example, utilized OFT, modern analogue habitats, and evidence from the fossil record, to estimate the predicted optimal diet of Australopithecus boisei. That’s the famed “Nutcracker Man” that lived in East Africa close to 2 million years ago. The research suggests a wide range of potential foods, greatly varying movement patterns – based on characteristics such as habitat or use of digging sticks — and the seasonal importance of certain resources, such as roots and tubers, for meeting estimated caloric requirements.

Researchers Tom Hatley and John Kappelman noted in 1980 that hominids have bunodont – low, with rounded cusps – back teeth that show much in common with bears and pigs. If you’ve watched these animals forage, you know they’ll eat just about anything: tubers, fruits, leafy materials and twigs, invertebrates, honey and vertebrate animals, whether scavenged or hunted.

The percentage contribution of each food type to the diet will depend (you guessed it) on the energetic value of specific foods in specific habitats, at specific times of year. Evidence from the entirety of human evolution suggests that our ancestors, and even we as modern humans, are just as omnivorous.

And the idea that our more ancient ancestors were great hunters is likely off the mark, as bipedality — at

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Beau Monde has come back to town Cassandra Eckert has stocked a fine assortment of furniture, jewelry and original artwork in her boutique

Beau Monde Boutique European Antiques Decor & Fine Art has relocated to 114 E. Main Street, next door to the BB&T Bank and Town of Front Royal offices. The pink Tiffany lotus lamp replica in the store window is one example of the treasures to be found inside.

By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report Cassandra Eckert is a world traveler electronically and physically, loves beauty so much that she says it could almost be called an addiction and has museum-quality antiques in her Front Royal boutique.

The unseasonable February weather this year has resulted in more customers coming into her store, Beau Monde Boutique European Antiques Decor & Fine Art, at 114 E. Main Street.

She was busy listing items on eBay when I came there on a recent Sunday afternoon, but had some time to talk about her move back here and the shop.

Cassandra had another storefront on Main Street a few years back and moved away about a year and a half ago to travel to New York with her fiancé Joe Babbitt, who is now in business with Babbitt Auctions in the back part of Beau Monde. She said

he’s excited to be on Main Street and having his own business.

She opened this store at the end of last November, and now has a lot of different stock because she didn’t want to move everything when she left, but has some of the same jewelry and paintings and also took some of the other pieces home, “which was nice,” she said.

Before she moved, she had been set up in the old Ramsey Hardware building, also on Main Street, and liked it because it had high ceilings, but likes her new spot because she likes her neighbors, “especially Brooklyn’s across the street,” she added.

“But this store has a lower ceiling, which keeps me in check to stay away from getting the bigger pieces I could go for,” she said.

Along with selling from the store, she does a lot of online selling on multiple venues, and will crate and pack furniture to ship within U.S., and sends smaller items all over the

world. The online and storefront selling in tandem, “works best for me absolutely,” she said. One of the reasons is that having the storefront keeps everything climate controlled, and while waiting for customers, she uses the time to list items online to give more exposure to what is available.

They would eventually like an owner-owned space and are eyeing the B & G Goods spot, formerly the Stokes Market, at the eastern end of Main Street, because there is more space for both businesses.

How she got into buying and selling antiques is an interesting success story. Six years ago, she was editing Security Install manuals, changing the technical engineering terms and language into normal English to make them more user-friendly.

When the project ended, she was confronted with finding a new source of income fast. She started selling some of her own things online, and got $200 more than she expected.

This she reinvested, and made a $400 profit. More sales added $800 more to the profits, so she invested in a storage unit, then found a shop on Main where former businessman John Yulish, who had room in his shop, gave her a vendor’s spot.

She started learning about buying and selling antiques and how to appraise them when she was young.

Her mother took her around to auctions while her family accompanied her father to England when he was stationed there for work.

“I grabbed auction catalogs from Christie’s in New York, Sotheby’s in London and Doyle in New York,” she said.

Eckert’s main areas of interest are European, Asian and African articles and original art, including modern, contemporary and Old Masters.

“We kind of specialize in higher end items for less money,” she said.

For example, she has a Tiffany Lotus lamp replica, and the 1910 original sold in 1990 for over $2 million.

To have a replica made now would cost $10,000 to $15,000, but hers is priced at $3,700, one of the few items she carries on consignment.

And that’s just one of many originals that she has handled. “I once sold a Pablo Picasso ceramic vase to a gallery in Falls Church,” she said proudly.

Some of the many items she carries in her boutique are: Asian antiques exotics fine jewelry bronzes sculptures paintings decorative items some architectural pieces lighting pieces fine glass and crystal including some created by Lalique and Gallé

Cassandra Eckert loves beautiful things, calling it a possible addiction, and this has led to the reopening of her antiques boutique and fiancé Joe Babbitt’s auction business.

“With all the items coming and going, I’m always busy, and have work to do because the stock is in a constant state of flux,” she said.

When they first moved into the new space, they didn’t do any structural changes, just painted floors and trim, and used large cabinets to create walls in the back of the store between the auction items, but every time one of the cabinets is sold, a piece of the wall is gone. She’s working on ideas to make a more permanent wall solution.

Eckert has a good relationship with the other antique owners on Main St. and said that everyone has their own niche.

“If we don’t have an item, we’ll refer them to someone else,” she said.

And while we were talking, a couple came in looking for a bar cart, and she didn’t have any, so referred

them to two other stores. She mentioned Barb at Ole Timer’s Antiques and Arlene Brown with A & J Narron’s Antiques and Artifacts, and Brooklyn’s, all who have shops on Main Street.

While talking about the many beautiful, unusual and rare things to be found in the store, she mentioned how Asian screens have become a popular item for headboards, and there is one in a bedroom arrangement in the store.

There were some Moroccan doors against a wall, which she said were the first layer of doors in homes there, and were useful as a first line of defense against such unwelcome visitors as thieves and marauders.

She mentioned that they have a great security system with multiple cameras and DVR, “so people should know they are under surveillance at all times.” But she also added that

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It’s popular to use screens as headboards, and some are placed in the bedroom arrangements in Beau Monde Antiques.

At left, Moroccan doors stand against a wall of the Beau Monde Boutique, which were the first layer of doors in homes there, useful as a first line of defense against such unwelcome visitors as thieves and marauders. At right, Shisha the bull is from India and has hand embroidered details. The chest under the bull is from Scandinavia and dates from 1791. they’ve never had a problem.

She said she read a story reporting that younger people weren’t interested in their parents’ old stuff, including antiques, but she says there’s still a lot of interest in higher end antiques and art works. And that interest changes all the time in certain

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“When the market was hot for Asian articles, Chinese collectors were buying a lot online, but what’s hot right now are original art works, fine glass by Émile Gallé and Art Nouveau artist René Jules Lalique, and these stay pretty steady,” she

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The collectibles market and interest in them goes up and down like the price of gold, and ten years ago people were buying Hoosier cabinets, but now they “can be picked up for a song.” There’s a good market for very rare pottery and pieces as well.

She can do appraisals for people if they send her photos.

She also wants folks to know that when people come in to the store, prices are somewhat negotiable and there’s wiggle room, especially if they’re buying multiple items, and

A necklace grouping is the focus of this peacock feathertopped arrangement. has no problem marking down items for dealers.

“I’m in business to sell,” she asserted.

They held a grand opening last December, just after they opened, and she’s thinking ahead to a “Spring Fling” event at the end of April with refreshments and possibly sales on pastel jewelry to go with spring colors.

Beau Monde is located at 114 E. Main St., Front Royal, and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call (202) 246-1007, and find it on Facebook at Beau Monde Boutique European Antiques Decor & Fine Art.

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By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report February 13th 2017 Front Royal Town Council meeting was a first for several reasons. It was the longest town council meeting held since the beginning of the year. Recently appointed Councilman Chris Morrison dived head first into the political scene in town politics by attending his first council meeting. The meeting started with the usual pledge of allegiance to the flag, followed by a moment of silence. After roll was called and approval of the last meeting’s minutes was held it was time for public presentations. On the chopping block or the subject of some citizens’ complaints, was the UPS (United Parcel Service) office and Distribution Center behind John Marshall Highway. Several citizens rose to speak and register complaints regarding the excessive noise that takes place at the distribution center on a daily basis.

Donald Cochran was the first resident to speak about the noise levels at the UPS Distribution Center. “I’ve been here in Front Royal since 2002.

When my house was built in 1974 the original owners had every expectation of living in a quiet neighborhood far enough from the downtown area. This was changed with two pen strokes. The first by Mr. Tewalt who signed off on the UPS building permit in 1977 turning it from a small garage and into a large distribution center. The second pen stroke was the town council in 2006 amending the noise ordinance and grandfathering UPS. The thick complaint file in the police department combined with the even thicker file in the town hall contest to the fact that this is has not gone well. The home owners of Richmond and Portsmouth Road have not been treated well or fairly by either UPS or the various town councils we elected to represent us.

I, myself was called an outsider when Councilman McDonald attempted to embarrass me during one town council meeting.” Cochran went onto say that UPS trucks continue to come in at all hours of the day and night honking their horns in greeting to each other and when they back up.

He also stated, “They yell conversations to each other over the droning of the engines. They throw boxes into the tuck making loud thumping noises.” Cochran even complained

about the mandatory beepers on the trucks that activate when the truck is in reverse. Cochran also stated that the most destructive noise created by employees of UPS occurred when the “front skids of the trailers” were dragged on the grown. “It reverberates through the ground and into the homes causing stress cracks in the brick work and causing pictures on the wall to go askew.” He reported that he has spoken to the management and the situation improves for a couple weeks but then it slowly returns to normal with the extreme amount of noise. Several other

members of the neighborhood rose to speak about the noise at the UPS distribution center as well.

Front Royal Resident and Business Owner Mike McCool rose to address the council as well. McCool addressed the council about his objection to the possibility of the council hiring a consulting firm to seek out candidates for the Town Manager position. Later during that meeting the measure to hire out a consulting firm to seek out town manager candidates would be defeated in a 4-3 vote with Mayor Tharpe breaking the tie vote and voting against the mea-

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The only public hearing held at the council meeting was on the possible sale of town owned real estate a portion of 15th St. where a structure of Cool Harbor Motel now sits. There was only one speaker during the public hearing and that was Mike McCool Front Royal resident and business owner. McCool spoke against the selling of the property saying that there was no way to see into the fu-

ture and what that future may lie for the town and that the town shouldn’t sell property that they owned especially town owned right of ways. After the public hearing was held the council moved onto the next item on the agenda.

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Front Royal resident and business owner Mike McCool speaks at the public hearing against the vacating of part of the town’s right of way. read, due to a portion of the Cool Harbor Motel being built on a 675 square foot portion of W. 15th Street that is town owned, many years ago section 18 paragraph 4 of the Town Charter authorizes Town Council

to “narrow” streets in Front Royal.

Therefore the council is requested to consider approval of a resolution that the 675 square foot portion of W. 15th Street be vacated and conveyed to Arihanna Corporation, Cool Har-

bor Motel for the sum of $100 and that the current lease with Solid Gold Inc. Cool Harbor be null and void upon final execution of the vacation and conveyance, as presented.

Council Eugene Tewalt expressed his objection to the resolution by saying, “I have no problem and I have voted on this in the past, that we give them an easement for 20 years if that that is what their lender needs. It can be a 20 years lease if that is what it takes. This is one of our wider streets in Front Royal. It is 100 feet wide and I would hate to see us put a stone in it and take away 675 square feet of that.

This thing has been going on for many many years. It was back in 86 when we first realized this. And they also have a swimming pool along one of the town’s right of ways as well.

By working with some people at the time we were able to shift the right of way over to another location. I don’t believe we need to remove the structure. But I do believe that we are making a major mistake by giving up any of our right of ways and making them narrower in any part of Front

Royal.”

Councilman John Connolly added his comments to the discussion by saying. “This has been decades in going on. The current owners of the property is not at fault for this and yet people seem really comfortable with the idea that the current owners foot the bill for an issue that was created a long time ago. The issue at hand for me is that I don’t know how that building got on the town property by mistake. I don’t know how that could’ve possibly happened without permission of the town or how it got past the town’s planning and zoning. I’m not saying that we should go around selling off every piece of right of way we own. But we have a business that will contribute to the tax rolls right now and will continue to do so moving forward.

The main purpose of retaining that right of way is forcing the property owners to demolish the building. I’m not willing to do that. I don’t think anyone else on the council is willing to do it either. So we’ve essentially

given up that right of way by allowing this situation to continue for years and years.” The final vote came down in favor of the resolution with a vote of 3 to 2 with Councilman Morrison abstaining from the vote with no reason given.

Special update! In a surprising turn of events the town council will be forced to take another look and vote on their decision to vacate the portion of 15th St. they had just previously voted in favor of letting go for $100.00. Turns out a vote to sell or vacate a town right of way requires a ¾ or a super majority vote by the Town Council in order to be valid.

Since the vote came down to 3-2 the vote does not meet the requirement of a 3/4th or a super majority vote so the agenda did not pass and the council will have to take another vote on that agenda item so it is back to the drawing board or negotiating table.

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Front Royal Police Chief to retire Maddox Funeral Home honored for 5 generations of service

The dedication of Maddox Lane. Pictured from Left to Right: Front Royal Mayor Hollis Tharpe, Councilman William Sealock, Arthur Maddox, president of Maddox Funeral Home, Councilman Eugene Tewalt

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A public hearing was held for public input on the community block grant that the town of Front Royal has applied for. One local resident rose to speak during the public hearing, Linda Allen. Allen made a point of stressing that the town would only need to spend approximately $130,000 if the town received the grant. The proposed grant application would include a request of funds that would have to meet the requirements of a local match. This would allow the town to implement the

Downtown Revitalization Plan that has been developed over the past year by town officials, local business owners and community leaders along with residents of Front Royal.

Included in the plan is a façade improvement/revitalization program along with community branding and various physical improvements in the area to include public bathrooms and water fountains in the gazebo area. A parking analysis and some strategies for business recruitment and retention is included as well. As this was a public hearing for public

input only the council took no action on the agenda item.

The Council would also approve an application for a Virginia Commission of Arts Local Government grants in the amount of $5000 offered through the state commission.

The grant is for the Blue Ridge Arts Council in the amount of $4500 and the Front Royal Oratory Society in the amount of $500. Approval of the grant request in contingent on the commission approving the applications and the town of Front Royal providing the necessary matches that

equals to the amount of the grant awards. Councilman John Connolly addressed the council by saying, “Mr. Mayor, I will be voting for this again.

In fact this is the third time I am voting in favor of this. This brings additional money into our community.

I am pleased to support both of these organizations.” The measure would pass on a 5-0 vote as Councilman Jacob Meza was absent from the meeting.

One of the final actions of the council was to approve the removal of outstanding accounts that have been left unpaid for a period of 7 years or more from the enterprise funds, mainly utility bills. The total amount to vote on was $203,809.

Connolly reminded the residents that this was something that was

done every year as recommended by the town’s auditors. The mayor stressed, “I just wanted to bring attention to this. $200,000 is a lot of money. Council and I didn’t want to hide this is in the consent agenda.

We wanted to make sure that the public was very aware that we have to write off $200,000 worth of bad debt. The town is working very hard and are taking steps to try and hold this down as much as possible. We wanted to let the citizens know that the staff is absolutely working on this problem.” The measure would pass on a 5-0 vote. The council then adjourned the meeting to meet in a closed session to conduct interviews for a position on the Front Royal Planning Commission.

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On February 22, 2017, around 9:56 p.m., officers with the Winchester Police Department responded to a home on the 2900 block of Packer Street in reference to a domestic assault call. Officers discovered a juvenile living at the residence had visible injuries. The child was transported to Winchester Medical Center for treatment. The suspect, who also lives at the home, left the scene prior to officer’s arrival.

During the investigation, the suspect’s vehicle was located in a parking lot on the 2800 block of Valley Avenue. Several officers, including a K-9 unit, conducted a search of the area. Joshua Tobias Salyers, was taken into custody on February 23, 2017, around 12:17 a.m., in the 2100 block of Valley Avenue. Salyers, 32, is charged with strangulation, child abuse, assault and battery, and possession of marijuana.

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The Winchester Police Department is warning the community about the dangers of an herbal drug that is being sold in our area. Kratom is most frequently sold as an

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It’s often marketed as being a safe alternative to heroin or pain pills, but it is highly addictive and dangerous,” said Winchester Police Chief Kevin Sanzenbacher, and President of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Abuse Coalition.

Kratom can cause psychotic symptoms like paranoia, hallucinations, aggressive or combative behavior, and seizures. Like opioid drugs, it can be highly addictive. Kratom is a tropical plant that grows in parts of Southeast Asia. The plant’s leaves can be smoked or steeped for tea to produce a stimulant or sedative effect, depending on the amount consumed. It can also be sold in gel caps or gum.

“We want to make sure parents are aware that this is much more than a vitamin or herbal supplement. Kratom’s effects on the body can include nausea, weight loss, insomnia, or respiratory depression, which could lead to death,” Sanzenbacher said.

Kratom is not yet regulated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration as a controlled substance, but it is on the DEA’s list of “Drugs of Concern.” The agency cites a spike in poison control center calls involving Kratom use, including 15 fatalities nationwide from 2014 to 2016 that may have been linked to use of the drug. Kratom or its active ingredients are already illegal in six states.

Florida and New York introduced legislation earlier this year to make it illegal to sell the substance.

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On February 18, 2017 at approximately 9:42 p.m., officers with the Winchester Police Department responded to the 300 block of National Avenue for a report of shots fired.

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Roadway and intersection improvements were scheduled to begin the week of February 27, 2017, along Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike) and Route 661 (Welltown Road) in Frederick County near Interstate 81 and Route 37. Motorists can expect overnight lane closures during this project, which is designed to improve traffic flow in the Stephenson area just north of Winchester.

Improvements to Route 11 include an additional southbound through lane and reconstructed left-turn lanes between I-81 and the Route 37

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This project will also provide southbound Route 661 with a new dedicated left-turn lane, while maintaining the existing right-turn lane and a center through lane at the intersection with Route 11. Existing traffic signals will be replaced at the Route 11 intersections with Route 661 and Crown Lane/Pactive Way. Project improvements also include new water line construction.

Construction-related lane closures on Route 11 and Route 661 may take place between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., seven days a week. Any daytime work will take place out of the roadway.

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Headliners at Shenandoah Fair There will be a star-studded lineup at the 100th Anniversary of the Shenandoah County Fair, held in Woodstock this Aug. 25th-Sept. 2nd.

The fair’s shows will kick off with “An Evening with Martina McBride” on Wednesday night, August 30th at 7:30 PM. Reserve Tickets are available online through ETIX at www.shencofair.com by clicking on the Martina McBride ticket link. A new feature this year will be expanded track seating of an additional 1000 seats with the following seating categories…

Premium Track /Regular Track / and Grandstand Seating .. For further information please call the Fair office at (540) 459-3867 or reply to this email There will also be two rising stars of Country Music taking the stage at this year’s Fair. William Michael Morgan will appear Thursday night, August 31th at 7:30 PM. Morgan is best known for his recent #1 country hit “I Met a Girl” with a musical quality reminiscent of George Strait and Alan Jackson.

The opener for this show will be “High Valley” another rising coun-

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try duo whose current Top 25 hit “Make You Mine” has appeared on the charts for the last 20 weeks.

Reserve Tickets are available online through ETIX at www.shencofair.com by clicking on the William Michael Morgan ticket link. Both country entertainers for one great low price will be $24.00 for all track and premium track seating and $19.00 for grandstand seats.

Last, but certainly not least, will be the classic rock headliner appearance of Styx on Friday Night, September 1st, at 7:30 PM. Reserve Tickets are available online through ETIX at www.shencofair.com by clicking on the Styx ticket link. A new feature this year will be expanded track seating of an additional 1000 seats with the following seating categories and prices: Premium Track - $55; Regular Track -$45; and Grandstand Seating- $35 (plus $6 ticketing fee).

Seeking volunteers 14 & up BRCTH is seeking caring, enthusiastic persons to be horse leaders and side walkers for child and adult students this spring. Volunteers work under the direction of certified instructors. Experience with horses is preferred, but not required. The 8-week session begins April 17th, and lessons are scheduled on Monday thru Thursday afternoons and Saturdays at our facilities at 644 Lime Marl Lane in Millwood, VA. Volunteer Orientation will be held on Wednesday, March 29th at 6:00 pm. Trainees then attend ONE of the following Hands-On Trainings: Saturday, April 1st at 10:00 OR Monday, April 3rd OR Wednesday, April 5th at 5:00 pm. Can’t make it to the Orientation, but still interested in helping? Contact us and we’ll try to make it work for you.

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

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Warm weather feels good, but there may be negative consequences, gardeners and farmers say

By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report Suddenly, flowers and fruit trees are blooming, and the temperatures feel great. It feels so fine to wake up every morning to the warm springlike sun and breezes and drive around and see unexpected beauty.

There are no dreary, muddy snow lined roads, no ice, and feel the craving for color in the landscape, but not so much work for snow plow and salt truck operators.

There are 19 days to go until it is officially spring, but it already looks like it has arrived. As of last week, Virginia was headed toward having the second warmest February on record, topping average temperatures of 50.5 degrees – a reading combining daily high and low temperatures.

The warmest February on record was more than 115 years ago in 1890, when the average February temperature was 52.4 degrees.

This last week had uncommonly high temperatures, some thermometers showing 80 degrees. According to weather experts, highs in the 70s aren’t so rare in February, but usually, there are only one or two and then they are followed by a cold front, but this month has already had seven days that reached 70 or higher.

Virginia tied with years 2012, 1997 and 1890 for the warmest February day ever this year on Sunday, Feb. 12, with a high of 82.

There may be a downside connected to plants and proliferation of insects, as well as unusual wildlife activity.

For one thing, gardens need an opportunity to rest, and that’s what a good winter gives them.

And all the lovely temperatures could make for itchy ankles this summer, according to entomologists at Cornell University. Freezing weather kills off some insects typically, but in a mild winter, the bugs multiply if not hiding from the cold. Mosquitoes, fleas and ticks could all be out in force far earlier than usual, they say and early emerging pests could affect plants, a concern expressed by

While it still looks like winter in the distance, spring happened in February. researchers in agricultural science.

But according to orchardists, the warmth bringing blossoms to fruit trees won’t cause loss of fruit unless there is a freeze.

It only takes a few days of warmer than normal weather for things to change on fruit trees, and when there are hot days, things can move very quickly, but if there is no freeze, according to one orchardist, fruit will just arrive ahead of schedule. If there is a freeze, it could kill the blossoms and, with them, a very reduced harvest this fall. The past has shown that crops are vulnerable to frost damage right up into the middle of May. Cool, calm weather can extend

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the length of the bloom, and a rainy, windy day can bring an abrupt end to the blossoms. A late frost can prevent the trees from blooming at all.

And if plants begin to bud, and are suddenly hit by freezing temperatures, it often proves deadly.

The same applies to some animals and warmer temperatures could summon bears and other mammals from their dens a bit earlier than usual, and earlier bear wanderings could bring the large mammals into contact with humans more often.

Another concern with premature flowers is pollination. When plants bloom earlier than usual, sometimes it doesn’t work with the life cycle of the pollinator, and if pollination doesn’t occur, plant production is affected.

According to NOAA, (National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration) the unusually higher temperatures recorded during a four-day period in late February 2017 across the central and eastern United States, for the end of meteorological winter—December through February, was partly due to southerly winds blowing mild air usually seen in the south rather than the north. Mak-

Flowers bloom early in front of the Town Offices on Main Street. ing air even warmer than normal were higher sea surface temperatures across the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.

While it’s true that hot and cold records can happen at any time due to natural climate variability, it’s also true that average daytime high temperatures in February are rising across the U.S. According to NOAA’s Climate at a Glance analysis tool, the average February maximum temperature in the U.S. rose by 0.3°F per decade from 1895-2016.

And, according to Accuweather, the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., this year are scheduled for an early blossom.

They typically bloom for a period of several days, though weather will affect the length of the blooming period. As a result of above-average

temperatures, they are headed for the earliest peak bloom since 2012, says the Park Service.

The bloom is expected to arrive just in time for the start of the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival in the nation’s capital. They estimate that the peak bloom will be reached on March 23-24.

Because of the early bloom, the opening of the 2017 National Cherry Blossom Festival has been moved up to Wednesday, March 15 (originally March 20). It will still run through Sunday, April 16. In practical terms, this means that the Tidal Basin Welcome Area and ANA Performance Stage (both in the parking lot on the northeastern side of the Tidal Basin off Maine Ave SW) will open on March 15, earlier than planned.

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Legislative highlights: What passed and what didn’t

By Haley Winn Capital News Service

RICHMOND – During their 46-day session, the Virginia General Assembly passed 880 bills and myriad resolutions ranging from constitutional amendments to the designation of Taekwondo Day. Many more pieces of legislation were tossed out before lawmakers adjourned on Saturday. Here are some key issues and laws that legislators addressed in 2017.

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Laser Hair Removal Regulation HB 2119 would limit the practice of laser hair removal to someone under the supervision of a doctor or trained health professional. Virginia and New York are currently the only two states that allow non-licensed professionals to perform laser hair removal.

Opioids Several bills created to fight against opioid abuse and fatal overdoses were passed. HB 2165 will mandate all opioid prescriptions be electronically submitted to pharmacies, while two other bills call for community organization training to treat opioid overdoses.

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Animal Tethering HB 1802 and HB 1877 would have created laws involving how long and when an animal could be tethered outside. HB 1802 would have made tethering a criminal offense.

Electoral College HB 1425 and SB 837 would have allocated Virginia’s electoral votes in presidential races by congressional district.

Felon’s Voting Rights SJR 223 would have required convicted felons to pay restitution before they were allowed to vote again. The restitutions would have included the fines and charges associated with their charges.

Hunting Dogs HB 1900 would require hunters to pay a fine if their dog trespasses on private property.

Marijuana Bills Bills allowing the use of marijuana in Virginia failed. HB 1906, SB 908 and SB 1269 called for the decriminalization of simple possession, while HB 1637, HB 2135, SB 841, SB 1298 and SB 1452 involved the legalization of medical marijuana.

Minimum Wage Legislation Five bills were killed early on in the session that would have increased the minimum wage in Virginia.

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HB 1983 would have ended a rule nicknamed the “Kings Dominion Law,” which requires schools to start classes after Labor Day unless they get a waiver from the Virginia Department of Education. SB 1111 attempted to expand the reasons districts could apply for the waiver.

School Suspensions Bills such as HB 1534 and SB 995 would have limited schools’ use of long-term suspensions to punish students. HB 1536 would have prohibited students in preschool through grade three from being suspended for more than five school days or being expelled except for serious crimes.

Bills that passed but have been (or may be) vetoed: Anti-Sanctuary Bill HB 2000 would prohibit local gov-

ernments from designating themselves as “sanctuaries” for illegal immigrants. The bill says localities cannot adopt ordinances that would restrict the enforcement of federal immigration laws.

Coal Tax Identical bills HB 2198 and SB 1470 would have reinstated the Virginia coal employment and production incentive tax credit. It was vetoed for the third year in a row.

Explicit School Materials The governor plans to veto a bill (HB 2191) that would require parental notification before explicit material was shown in classrooms.

Guns McAuliffe has vetoed HB 1582, which sought to allow active duty or discharged military service members between the ages of 18 and 20 to apply for a handgun permit.

Planned Parenthood Defunding The governor vetoed HB 2264, which called for defunding Planned Parenthood. The House tried to override the veto but failed because an override requires a two-thirds majority.

Religious Freedom/Solemnization of Marriage bill HB 2025 and SB 1324 would protect religious organizations and ministers who refuse to marry same-sex couples, stating that no person should be required to participate in the solemnization of any marriage.

Tebow Bill HB 1578, already vetoed by McAuliffe, would have allowed homeschooled students to play sports at their local public high school.

Bills that passed but the governor may want to amend Fines for “Left-Lane Bandits” HB 1725 would impose a fine on drivers going too slowly in the left lane. The bill suggested a $250 fine; McAuliffe suggested making it to $100.

State Budget HB 1500 revised the state budget for 2016-18. It closes a budget shortfall, increases funding for education and gives pay raises to state employees, teachers and law enforcement officers.

McAuliffe praised legislators for doing that but said, “I remain concerned that the state budget includes no additional funding to provide local and regional jails with the tools and training to perform mental health screenings and assessments.”

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such a tight-knit community.”

With the CSFWP consisting of more than 20 squadrons, highly specialized jobs range from training new aviators to maintaining airframes and engines, to handling and flying aircraft.

“The most important thing I’ve learned is not to take anything for granted and the personal outlook I’ve gained through my service,” said Wisch.

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Wyscaver, Navy Office of Community Outreach LEMOORE, Calif. – A Skyline High School graduate and Front Royal, Virginia native is serving in the U.S. Navy with Commander Strike Fighter Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CSFWP).

Petty Officer 3rd Class Travis Wisch works as an aviation ordinanceman and operates out of Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California.

Wisch is responsible for handling and maintaining the various weapons for the aircraft. He currently works in corrosion control, which entails identifying and eliminating any corrosion to help the aircraft operate effectively.

“I enjoy the sense of accomplishment and seeing the end product of all of my hard work,” said Wisch.

“Lemoore has been home to the Navy’s west coast strike fighter community since 1980, when strike fighter squadron VFA-125 was the first squadron established to train Navy and Marine Corps aviators in the F/A-18 Hornet,” said Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker, Commander, Naval Air Forces.

The strike fighter wing, headquartered at NAS Lemoore, ensures that each squadron is fully combat-ready to conduct carrier-based, all-weather, attack, fighter and support missions for the Pacific Fleet.

“I’ve met so many good people at the command and have developed lifelong friendships,” said Wisch. “It’s

R-MA Science Teacher Hannah Bement and R-MA eight grader student Naomi Pugh begin a demonstration All Aboard: STEAMing Beyond 125 In honor of Randolph-Macon Academy’s 125th Anniversary, 42 fifth through eighth grade students from R-MA and the Warren County

community came together at R-MA Middle School on Saturday, February 18th, for a full day of joyful STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) learning. This event was co-sponsored by Virginia STEAM Academy and its President and CEO, Dr. Judy K. Stewart, in hopes of raising awareness of the summer STEAM programs the organization offers.

Ms. Lorien Lemmon, a volunteer with the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, opened the morning with a roller coaster design-build that got the students’ minds and bodies going up and down as they worked in teams using pool noodles, cardboard tubes, marbles, and an assemblage of other tools to create roller coasters with twists, turns, loops, and slopes. The hope was that their marble would land in a cup at the end. “Let’s just say, this challenge had students losing their marbles,” joked R-MA Science Department Chairperson Kara Lewallen, who was one of the key organizers of the event.

Following the design-build, students divided into groups and spent the morning rotating through four mini-labs that involved hands-on topics in Physics, Chemistry, and Biological Sciences. A pizza lunch break was taken after which students spent two hours diving deeper into one of the four topics that was of interest to them. Specific topics covered during the day included “Phun with Physics and the Van de Graaff Generator” led by Kara Lewallen and fellow R-MA science teacher Colonel John Casserino, USAF, Retired. “Don’t OverREACT with Chemistry” was led by R-MA science teachers Hannah Bement and Samadara Jayarathne, while “Floating with the Microbes” was headed up by R-MA science teacher Dr. Nicholas

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During “Phun with Physics and the Van de Graaff Generator,” students learned the principles and concepts behind how the generator works, by using hands-on models and computer simulations. Students in the afternoon session built mini Van de Graaff Generators and explored static electricity and electrons further.

Various forms of chemical and physical reactions were explored in “Don’t OverREACT with Chemistry.” Students designed their own experiments to test which factors could increase the rate of reaction. The session ended with explosive results when the teams combined their efforts to create a tower of exploding foam!

“Floating with the Microbes” involved an exploration of microscopic

forms of life in our local water systems as well as the creation of a mud battery. Students used voltmeters and LED bulbs to test the battery.

Lots of discussion followed as students realized the limits and possibilities of such an invention.

The SMSC/FONZ team’s interactive lesson, “Effects of Lyme Disease on Humans and Wildlife,” helped participants gain an understanding of the interactions of disease vectors with human and wildlife populations.

Microscopic study of the vectors and outdoor role playing of the interactive life cycle had students running in a frenzy from each other.

After the deep-dive, the whole group came together to listen to a panel of individuals, spanning a variety of science fields, share what their everyday career life involves. Student co-moderators, Haley Clingerman (R-MA, 8th grade) and Dillon Lewallen (Warren County Middle School, 6th grade) inquired of the panelists what skills they use in their careers, what their favorite part of STEAM is,

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Light refreshments and childcare will be provided. In case of in climate weather, call 540-635-2302 to see if group is still running.

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Early March, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 17 what inspired them to pursue their career, and what advice they would give to their middle school selves if given the chance to go back in time.

Panel members included Dr. Shamik Das, Department Head of the Emerging Technologies Department at The MITRE Corporation in McLean, VA, and several familiar faces from session searlier in the day: McNeil, a lifelong bug nerd with a B.S. from

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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Parties On at Samuels Library Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis once stated, “There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.”

This great lady understood well the importance of reading books to children at a young age. With similar vision, in 2014, Samuels Library joined hands with the stellar national program, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, a charitable 501©(3), that started in 2013, with the mission to encourage early childhood literacy. Based on compelling statistics linking academic success with early childhood pre-literacy, this foundation birthed

a program that adds motivation and rewards for parents and caregivers to read aloud to their little ones from infancy on. The American Academy of Pediatrics, in their 2014 policy statement, concurs with the findings and urges age appropriate read –aloud stories for all young children.

Since the program’s inception at Samuels, under the management of Children’s Supervisor Michal Ashby, over 375 children have participated.

Almost 20 children have surpassed the 1,000 book mark and graduated. The program was personalized at Samuels by hosting periodic fun-themed parties to celebrate children’s accomplishments with other young families in our Front Royal community. When each milestone is reached, the children enjoy this planned event with games, stories and food that reflect the theme. For our recent January party, the children savored Pumpkin Pancakes based on the theme from a well-loved story, “If You Give a Pig a Pancake.” Additionally, the participants have their photos taken with a large certificate to honor their achievement. The program is quite popular. When you consider that 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is all about daily doses of cozy cuddles on the couch with the likes of “Goodnight Moon,” “Is Your Mama a Llama?” and “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,” it isn’t really a tough sell.

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Spaghetti Dinner/Silent Auction Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. being held at Riverton United Methodist Church.

Tickets $7 ages 3-8 $5 Under age 3 eat free Warren County residential structure fire Warren County Fire and Rescue units responded to an early morning house fire this morning at 100 Mountain Lake Drive in Shenandoah Farms subdivision of northeastern Warren County. The initial call from the residence reporting a bedroom on fire with the house filling with smoke. Caller stated she could not account for her mother. Units from Stations 6, 4 and 1 arrived on scene with moderate amount of smoke from the roof area of the house and fire through a basement window.

Units began an aggressive interior attack to hold the fire to the basement bedroom. Fire was brought under control in ten minutes but overhaul took another hour and half. Damage was extensive to the bedroom and heavy smoke to basement, moderate smoke damage to upstairs.

The residence is owned and occupied by Alice Huff and occupied by her husband, mother and daughter. Mrs. Huff and her mother were in the house at the time of the fire; Mrs. Huff was treated by firefighters on scene and transported to Warren Memorial Hospital for smoke inhalation and released. The family was assisted by the American Red Cross.

Family also had 7 animals in the house; three dogs and four cats. Two dogs escaped with the occupants, one was rescued and revived by firefighters while two cats succumbed to the heat and smoke. Two cats were unfounded and thought to have escaped with occupants.

Warren County Fire and Rescue fire investigators said the fire was accidental but is still under investigation. Damage is estimated at $75,000 to structure and contents. There were no injuries to firefighters.

First Alarm: Engine Cos. 6-4-1, Tankers 5 and 9, Rescue 10, Chief 100 at 8:30 am On Scene: Engine 6 at 8:38 am Special Call: Tanker from 8 and Boyce VFC 4 at 8:45 am Under Control at 8:52 am Units clear at 1:07 pm Value: $275,000 Loss: $75,000 March 18th Relay for Life Fundraiser

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Proceeds benefit Warren County Relay for Life R-MA Accepting Vendor Applications for Community Celebration Randolph-Macon Academy is still accepting vendor applications for participation in the 125th Anniversary Community Celebration on Saturday, April 29, 2017, from 11 am to 4 pm. For more information or to download the application, visit rma. edu/celebration, or email Celeste Brooks, R-MA Director of Public Relations, at cbrooks@rma.edu United Way annual meeting On Monday, March 6, United Way of Front Royal-Warren County will host its annual meeting. This town hall style meeting is FREE and open to the public.

United Way of Front Royal-Warren County has been in a year of transition and the changes will continue into next year. We are currently working to sharpen our focus to address the most pressing issues impacting our community. We are re-aligning our priorities and plan to work with community service agencies, employers and other stakeholders to develop programs that will bring lasting change to individuals and families facing challenges in Warren County.

“There’s a lot of work to be done.” said Executive Director, Dawn Graves. “We are looking at existing programs, the needs of the community and where can we have the most meaningful impact.”

Our current Member Agencies will be meeting with us in the morning to discuss our new direction.

The Board has been great at framing these changes over the course of the past few years. Most of our agencies will continue with us as partners in meeting the needs of the community.

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and Warren County currently has 11 member agencies providing direct services in Front Royal and Warren County. Those agencies are: Blue Ridge Housing Network, Blue Ridge Legal Services, Blue Ridge Opportunities, Concern Hotline, Front Royal Women’s Resource Center, Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital, Healthy Families of Warren County, House of Hope, Mental Health America-Warren County, the Phoenix Project and St. Luke Community Clinic.

Monday, March 6, 2017: 9:00a.m. – 10:30a.m. - Member Agency meeting. All member agencies (one executive staff and one Board member) are required to attend. Closed to the public.

1:00p.m. – 2:30p.m. – United Way of Front Royal-Warren County Annual meeting. Open to the public Both meetings will be held at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Blue Ridge Shadows (111 Hospitality Dr, Front Royal).

For more information, please call: 540-635-3636 or email at info@frontroyalunitedway.org Card Shower to benefit the Humane Society of Warren County A card shower will be hosted to benefit the Humane Society of Warren County March 1 through April 1, 2017, to celebrate their 70th Birthday!

Birthday cards may be mailed to Humane Society of Warren County, 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA 22630. All donations received will go to benefit Olive’s Fund. Olive’s Fund was created in 2013 to ensure shelter pets received the advanced medical care they deserve, while waiting in the shelter for a forever home.

Birthday Cards will be displayed in the lobby at the shelter.

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Dragon Boat Racing is coming to the Shenandoah River Dragon boat racing is coming back to the Shenandoah River to raise funds for the Humane Society of Warren County.

On Saturday, August 12, 2017 Waggin’ for Dragons will be held at the Front Royal Golf Club Boat Landing.

Teams from all across the area will be coming together to compete in a 200 meter race. Led by a rhythmic beat of a drum, 20 paddlers will navigate the river in 40 foot canoes rigged with Chinese dragon heads and tails.

The registration fee is $100 per paddler/$2,000 per boat and teams will get a personalized team fundraising site to help raise funds.

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Goodlatte Staff to Hold Open Door Meetings

A member of Congressman Bob Goodlatte’s staff will hold open door community office hours every Wednesday in Front Royal. A staff member will be available to meet with citizens to assist with problems they might have with a federal agency and hear their views on current issues before Congress.

Warren County Open Door Meeting 10:00am – 12:00pm Samuels Public Library 330 E. Criser Road Front Royal, Virginia

Upcoming Dates (Every Wednesday): February 22, 2017 March 1, 2017 March 8, 2017 March 15, 2017 March 22, 2017 March 29, 2017

their home, why not apply to United Way as a 2017 “Day of Caring” client? You, your neighbor, anyone you know who needs help…we are looking for YOU!!!

To qualify, you must: Live in Warren County or Front Royal Own the home that will receive the repairs and be unable to do the repairs yourself—home must not be on the market for sale or being prepared for sale Total income must be 150% below the current federal poverty guidelines; please apply and we’ll see if you qualify Not received assistance from Day of Caring in prior years The kinds of jobs we are looking for are jobs that a team of volunteers

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We need help socializing our kitties here at the shelter and are looking for volunteers to help with our cat kennels at Petco in Front Royal. We need volunteers to walk dogs, spend time with them in the playroom and even teach some basic commands.

We are also seeking volunteers to help us with adoption events. The Humane Society of Warren County will be having a new Volunteer Orientation on Tuesday, March 7th at 5:30 pm. If you are interested in volunteering please come to our New Volunteer Orientation. If you are under the age of 18 an adult must accompany you to the orientation. For more information please contact Sue at 540-635-4734 Ext. 227 or e-mail coc@humanesocietywarrencounty. org Virginia Cooperative Extension Seeks Financial Education Volunteers Virginia Cooperative Extension is seeking volunteers who are interested in helping families learn skills to manage their finances more effectively. Master Financial Education Volunteers receive 30 hours of in-depth training, after which they agree to provide a minimum of 50 hours of service to the program.

Our Winter 2017 Master Financial Education Volunteer training will be held beginning March 7th on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Front Royal and last for nine weeks.

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Master Financial Education Volunteers (MFEVs) receive training on topics such as budgeting, credit, banking, insurance, and debt management, as well as communications skills, group facilitation, community resources, etc. Volunteers can teach classes, work with small groups or individuals, or serve in other roles, such as program management, publicity, data entry, and youth financial education. Extension Agent, Karen Poff, says of the program, “People from all walks of life can benefit from financial education. Whether people just want to improve their knowledge of money management or are struggling to make ends meet, our volunteers are here to help.” Potential volunteers must complete an application and agree to reference checks and a background check in order to participate.

The goal of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Financial program is to promote self-sufficiency by strengthening personal finances through education. People who understand financial management well are better able to avoid financial problems, live within their means, maintain stable housing, and provide for themselves through retirement. One former learning partner commented after completing financial mentoring, ““I truly believe that the program has turned my financial problems around . . . It brought me great pleasure working with [my volunteer] . . . Thanks for believing in me.” If you

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Youth Volleyball Programs Warren County Parks and Recreation Department will be offering two volleyball programs for children ages 4 to 16 years of age, at the Warren County Health and Human Services Gym, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.

All participants ages 4 - 8 years will attend on Thursdays, March 23, 2017 through April 27, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

All other participants will attend, Sundays, March 19, 2017 through April 30, 2017, those ages 9-12 years from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. and those ages 13-16 years from 1:00 p.m.

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The cost is $35.00 per participant for the 6 week program. For more information contact Tiffany Walker, AFO; Recreation and Aquatics Coordinator at (540) 635-1021 or via email at twalker@warrencountyva. net.

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 ½ - 4 years; parents will need to be present throughout the course.

Classes are held Wednesdays, March 1, 2017 through April 5, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the WC Health and Human Services Complex Band Room, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal, VA 22630.

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

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Ballet I This class is a wonderful way for a child to experience the basics of ballet without a yearlong commitment.

It affords 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 beginner dance student and is open to both boys and girls, ages 5-9 years.

The session will be held March 1, 2017 through April 5, 2017.

Classes will be held, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. at the Warren County Health & Human Services Complex, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal, VA 22630.

The cost is $55.00 per participant for the 6 week session. Maximum of 7 students Minimum of 5 students are needed in order to hold the class.

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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 March 1, 2017 through April 5, 2017 Classes will be held, Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Warren County Health & Human Services Complex Band Room, 465 W. 15th Street, 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. Maximum of 7 students.

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Mah Jongg “Players Club” Players will play several hands of Mah Jongg against skilled opponents. This club meets on Tuesdays, March 7, 2017 through March 28, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Ave. The cost for the club is $6.00 per player and players must bring their own players card.

For more information about the Mah Jongg “Players Club”, please contact Deb Jones at (540) 252-4252.

Speed Dating Come out and take a chance on meeting the person of your dreams.

You will get personal one on one time with each member in attendance. Once you have meet all of the participants you will be given light refreshments and a chance to mingle and get to know the individuals you are compatible with.

This event will be held at the Front Royal Golf Club, Banquet Room, 902 Country Club Road, Front Royal, Virginia, 22630 on the second Thursdays of each month starting March 9, 2017, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

The cost to speed date will be $10.00 per participant and a minimum of 14 participants with a maximum of 20 participants is needed.

(Group must consist of half females and half males.)

For more information about the course, contact Rachael Walker at (540) 635-1021 or via e-mail at recsupervisor@warrencountyva.net.

Sick Nasty Freestyle Club Wrestling Program The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with the Skyline Wrestling Club will be sponsoring the Sick Nasty Freestyle Club for serious wrestlers.

This club will be held March 14, 2017 through May 11, 2017, at Skyline High School, 151 Skyline Vista Drive, Front Royal Virginia 22630.

The Club will meet on Sundays, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.

The cost for the club is $200.00 for family membership; $120.00 for an individual membership or $10.00 per guest clinic for members and $30.00 per guest clinics for non-members. $10.00 for non-member practices.

For more information contact Coach Keel at 540-303-1280 or via email at mkeel@wcps.k12.va.us Bus trip to National Zoo The whole family is sure to enjoy an unforgettable day at the Zoo, where adventure and natural beauty abound. Explore the natural wonders of our world including elephant’s trails, reptile discover center, and the fabulous Kid’s Farm. Guests to the Smithsonian National Zoo will see some of the world’s rarest wildlife including giant pandas and Komodo dragons. Come take a walk on the wild side and experience some of the most amazing creatures to walk the earth.

The bus will leave from the Warren County Community Center; 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia, at 9:00 a.m. for the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington D.C. on

Saturday, March 25, 2017.

The cost is $25.00 per reservation (transportation only); admission to the Zoo is free. Tickets are limited to six (6) tickets per household, with only 38 tickets available.

Defensive Firearms Class The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department will be holding a Defensive Firearms Class for those interested on Saturday, March 25, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, and 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 is a complete program covering the basics of firearm safety and is designed for individuals using all types of firearms.

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

For more information about the course contact Rex King at DFV357@yahoo.com. This class is co-sponsored by Defensive Firearms of VA, LLC. Summer Softball Interested in placing a team in the any of the 2017 Summer Softball Leagues? If so, please contact Brandon Curry, Recreation & Aquatics Supervisor at 540-635-1021 or via email at bcurry@warrencountyva. net.

Men’s League: The cost is $400.00 per team. League will play Mondays

and Wednesdays.

Women’s League: The cost is $400.00 per team. League will play Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Co-Ed League: The cost is $350.00 per team. League will play Fridays.

Registration deadline for all leagues is Saturday, March 25, 2017, 9:00 p.m. All days are subject to change at the discretion of the Warren County Parks & Recreation Department.

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Engle’s Angle: “How To Turn 52¢ Into $200”

By Kevin S. Engle I did it.

And you can too.

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Here’s how.

I got an email from Best Buy. There was a $10 coupon in it.

Great, except that it was only good for the next two days.

Crap. I hate when they do that.

After thinking about it rationally, I decided not to get anything.

There’d be another $10 coupon in my future.

The next day, when I reread the email, I couldn’t resist.

I just can’t let a good coupon go to waste.

And I already knew what I wanted.

The Martian, a movie that was on my Christmas list. I thought for sure my wife would get it for me.

I went online and found it.

And to save a few bucks in shipping, I’d pick it up myself the next time I was out.

The $10 off covered all but 52¢.

You gotta love that.

After clicking “Submit” to finalize the sale, I received a confirmation. I was to pick it up within the next 10 days.

No problem, except we were going out of town and I didn’t feel like making a special trip to the store before we left just to get it.

I called customer service and requested an extension.

Sure thing.

When we got back from our trip, I still didn’t feel like going to the store, but knew I had to.

I persuaded my wife to come

along for the ride. We could take care of some other things as well.

And that’s when the magic began.

First stop, Michaels, the craft store. She needed yarn for one of her projects and I snagged two picture frames as well. Fifty-seven bucks.

Next. Bed Bath & Beyond. With coupon in hand, she purchased a drying mat for the kitchen. Twelve dollars.

Lunch at Chick-fil-A just down the road. Nine more George Washingtons.

And then to Best Buy to pick up that 52¢ movie. And Turbo Tax. And iPhone adapters. $123.

Dessert at the Dairy Queen. It was in the neighborhood. You don’t get that close to a DQ and not stop.

Two Butterfinger® Blizzards®. Just four bucks thanks to a buy one get one free coupon.

And finally, two Papa John’s pizzas to take home. Twenty-two dollars more.

Total damages?

Two hundred twenty-seven smackeroos.

And that’s how I turned a 52¢ purchase into more than $200 on my credit card.

It was easy.

Too easy.

But I did learn an important lesson that day.

Next time, pay for the shipping.

It’ll save us a lot of money.

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The short title for this legislation is cited as the “Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2017.”

If passed, this bill would take marijuana off the federal controlled substances list - joining other industries such as alcohol and tobacco.

Originally introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders in 2015, this bill fulfills a responsibility to create a level playing field across the country.

Upon introduction of this legislation, Rep. Garrett released the following statement: “I have long believed justice that isn’t blind, isn’t justice. Statistics indicate that minor narcotics crimes disproportionately hurt areas of lower socio-economic status and what I find most troubling is that we continue to keep laws on the books that we do not enforce. Virginia is more than capable of handling its own marijuana policy, as are states such as Colorado or California.”

Garrett went on to say, “this step allows states to determine appropriate medicinal use and allows for industrial hemp growth, something that will provide a major economic boost to agricultural development in Southside Virginia. In the coming weeks, I anticipate introducing legislation aimed at growing the hemp industry in Virginia, something that is long overdue.”

In recent weeks, the Trump administration and Attorney General Jeff Sessions promised to crack down on federal marijuana crimes. During his confirmation, then-Senator

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Sessions pointed out that if legislators did not like this approach, they should change the laws accordingly.

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“I applaud Filibuster Distillery’s continued investment in Shenandoah County,” said Governor McAuliffe. “Their expansion will create needed jobs and investment in the Shenandoah Valley, and contribute to Virginia’s reputation as a worldclass craft beverage producer. This AFID grant leverages our diverse agriculture industry, one of the Commonwealth’s greatest assets, to help build the new Virginia economy.”

The Commonwealth is partnering with Shenandoah County and Filibuster Distillery on this project

through the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund, which is administered by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). Governor McAuliffe approved a $30,000 grant from the AFID Fund, which is being match by local funds, to help win the expansion project for the County.

“Filibuster Distillery’s expansion is another positive step for Virginia as we reinforce our reputation as a destination in the nation’s craft beverage industry,” said Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Basil Gooden. “This project represents

the company’s commitment to the area and to Virginia’s grain producers, who are seizing the market opportunity created by Virginia’s fastgrowing craft beer and distilled spirit industries.”

“We are excited to be expanding our operations in the Shenandoah Valley,” said Suman Dilawri, owner of Filibuster Distillery. “Filibuster began with the idea of offering discerning spirits consumers a creative alternative to large production brands. We appreciate the efforts of Shenandoah County, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the

Governor’s Office in helping Filibuster to take the next step in pursuing this idea and producing our own small batch spirits.”

“Shenandoah County is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty and resources including water,” said Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors Chairman Conrad Helsley.

“Good water makes good whiskey and Filibuster has elected to invest and grow in our county where they can use our resources in the production of a unique line of distilled spirits. Countrywide there is a renewed interest in small batch bour-

bons and American whiskey distillation. We are honored that Filibuster has selected Shenandoah County as its home and is continuing to grow and develop in the production of an American tradition.”

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Tree Stewards participated in many festivals including: Blandy’s three-day Garden Fair in May at the State Arboretum, Northern Shenandoah Master Garden Fest at Belle Grove Plantation in June, and the local Farmers Market at the Gazebo. The “Trees R Cool” program for kids offers games and prizes at the festivals.

Information was displayed at two kiosks (Visitor Center and Happy Creek Arboretum) as well as Samuels Library about all facets of tree care, along with garden related info and all upcoming events. We co-hosted the Virginia Bike

Event in June with the Appalachian Trail Community Committee. We helped the Shenandoah National Park Ranger, Regina Cardwell, with a program held at Samuels Library in September.

We’ve also been busy pruning street trees along Happy Creek Arboretum, the Hornbeam trees along Commerce Ave, North Royal, and Virginia Ave. This year we had other projects that included planting two memorial trees and eight young trees in the Miss Florence Smith Memorial Park near Happy Creek.

We were especially honored and proud to complete the Jim Huttar Memorial Pocket Park along the Royal Shenandoah Greenway in the Eastham Park section. We recognizied all of Jim’s efforts toward the realization and completion of the Royal Shenandoah Greenway. The park was completed with local donations from friends and family and included a memorial bench and a bicycle sculpture by local artisans and a tricolor beech tree was also planted in his honor. His legacy lives on in this Greenway.

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A bill requiring transgender people to use the restroom for the sex on their birth certificate died in the House General Laws Committee. Want to know who voted for or against it? No luck; those votes weren’t recorded, either.

A bill prohibiting politicians from converting their campaign funds for personal use died in the House Privileges and Elections Committee. Want to know who voted for or against it? Forget it; that bill was killed on an unrecorded voice vote, too.

Of the 571 House bills that failed during the session, more than twothirds were anonymously killed on voice votes in subcommittees that went unrecorded, according to data from the Legislative Information System, the General Assembly’s official recordkeeping arm. Proponents of open government say the lack of transparency muddies the waters of Virginia’s democracy.

“For a final disposition on a vote, it is crucial they be recorded,” said Megan Rhyne, executive director of the Virginia Coalition for Open Government.

People elect their representatives based on how politicians stand on issues vital to voters’ interests, Rhyne said. If they can’t see how public officials have voted on an issue, citizens can’t accurately choose their representatives, she added.

Delegates have said in the past that using voice votes keeps the legislative process moving quickly and lessens the burden on lawmakers.

Rhyne disputed that notion. “I really don’t see that with electronic voting measures and small committees,” she said. “It doesn’t hold water.”

Unlike the House, votes by Senate panels are generally recorded.

LIS data showed that 1,086 bills were filed by members of the House for consideration during the legislative session that ran from Jan. 11 through Feb. 25. Of the total, 515 bills passed and 571 failed. Of the failed bills, 390 died on unrecorded voice votes, according to LIS data.

In addition, at least 20 other House bills were simply ignored this session. These measures were assigned to committees, but the panels did not hold hearings on them. As a result, the bills were left in their committees without a vote.

They included a bill to repeal Virginia’s legal prohibitions against same sex-marriage (because they are no longer valid in light of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling), as well as bills to expand and to restrict abortion rights.

Republican Del. Benjamin Cline of Rockbridge introduced a bill during this session that would have required every bill, budget amendment and resolution to receive a recorded vote.

It died in the House Rules Committee – on an unrecorded vote. In 2016, a similar proposal by Cline met the same fate.

House officials say both Democrats and Republicans have supported the system of unrecorded votes in subcommittees.

“It only takes two members to request a recorded vote,” said Christopher West, policy and communications director for House Speaker William Howell and the House Republican leadership. “Based on the ratio that’s set up, there’s almost always two Democrats on a subcommittee.”

West added that when a subcommittee tables or strikes a bill, it is only a suggestion to its parent committee.

The full committee can consider any piece of legislation killed in subcommittee.

“The reason we do it is because it doesn’t take final action on the bill,” West said.

On last day of the 2017 session, 85 delegates and senators – members of the Virginia Transparency Caucus – signed a letter seeking more accountability throughout the legislative process.

“The vast majority of debates and decisions determining how bills are crafted occurs in Committee or Subcommittee. Indeed, more than half of all bills die there,” Del. Mark Levine, D-Alexandria, a co-founder of the caucus, said in the letter. “Constituents have a right to know how and why bills they support or oppose ultimately met their fate.”

The caucus sent the letter to the clerks of the House and Senate as the state is preparing to tear down and replace the decrepit General Assembly Building. The letter asked that “the new General Assembly Building (and, if possible, the interim Pocahontas Building) maintain full audio and visual recording capability, as well as transparent vote recording machines for all Committee

and Subcommittee hearings rooms in both the Senate and the House of Delegates.”

McAuliffe suggests lowering fine for left-lane dawdlers

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RICHMOND – Gov. Terry McAuliffe wants the General Assembly to reduce from $250 to $100 the fine in legislation that would punish motorists for driving too slowly in the left lane on Virginia highways.

Under current Virginia law, driving in the left lane at less than the normal speed of traffic is illegal except when passing or when it is deemed “otherwise impractical,” but there is no fine for failing to obey the law. House Bill 2201, sponsored by a bipartisan team of legislators including Del. Israel O’Quinn, R-Bristol, Del. Kaye Kory, D-Falls Church, and Sen. Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, would change that.

O’Quinn said “left-lane bandits” have become a “particularly pervasive and ever-growing problem” on Virginia roadways. Supporters of the bill say fining drivers for abusing the left lane would help decrease traffic congestion on Virginia’s highways and reduce accidents and road rage incidents.

The bill, which specified a fine of $250, was passed by both chambers of the General Assembly and sent to the governor for approval. Rather than sign or veto the legislation, McAuliffe recommended Friday that lawmakers amend the bill by lowering the fine from the $250 to $100.

On Saturday, the House voted 89-8 to adopt the governor’s recommendation. The Senate is expected to act on the matter when legislators return to the Capitol for a one-day session

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Airbnb rentals can play a big role in small Virginia towns dependent on tourism as a primary source of income, such as the town of Washington in Rappahannock County. At the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northern part of the commonwealth, Washington funds 95 percent of its annual budget from meals and lodging taxes, said the town’s mayor, John Fox Sullivan.

“That tax is terribly important to us,” Sullivan said. “If Airbnbs are unregulated and drain off tax revenue that we would otherwise receive and need, the town would lose a lot of money.”

According to Sullivan, the town’s bed-and-breakfasts, inns and restaurants must get approval from the town council before starting operations. Sullivan’s concern is that people operating a business out of their home through Airbnb don’t have to meet the same rules and ordinances

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If the amendment fails to receive a majority vote in the Senate, the bill would return to the governor with the $250 fine, and he could sign or veto it.

Virginia Airbnb rentals may face increased regulation

By Megan Corsano Capital News Service

RICHMOND – People renting out their homes through websites such as Airbnb could be forced to pay a registration fee to their local government under a bill that passed both chambers of the General Assembly.

Senate Bill 1578, proposed by Sen. Tommy Norment, R-Williamsburg, would allow Virginia localities to require many users of short-term rental sites like Airbnb to pay a fee to register their property, with fines up to $500 in the case of a rental without

that other businesses do.

“Airbnb is a great operation,” Sullivan said. “It’s just that they’re not perfect. There’s much debate within our county as well as to what can be regulated.”

While the short-term housing rental websites like Airbnb have gained popularity across the globe, those with ties to the more traditional accommodation business are struggling to adapt. Audrey Regnery, the owner and innkeeper of Greenfield Inn Bed and Breakfast in Washington, said Airbnb homes should have to meet the same regulations that establishments such as hers do.

“I welcome competition as long as it’s fair competition,” Regnery said.

“If you’re a business, you’re supposed to pay your taxes. If [Airbnb homes] are going to be a business, then they need to be set up as a business.”

Regnery said there are approximately 18 bed-and-breakfasts, one inn (The Inn at Little Washington) and no hotels in the Washington area. She said the demand for rooms in the area currently exceeds the ca-

pacity.

As a result, business at the Regnery’s B&B has not suffered any serious loss because of Airbnb room rentals. However, Regnery worries that could change if Airbnb hosts were to start drastically dropping their prices to compete with bedand-breakfasts in town.

Airbnb hosts, however, have their own concerns about what a registration fee requirement would have on the way they operate.

Mary Jane Cappello, a Rappahannock County resident who rents out her second home in Washington through Airbnb and TripAdvisor, said she pays a state and local lodging tax to both hosting agents.

“Our county already charged me a registration fee when I applied for the rental license, but it was a onetime charge which, I thought, was a reasonable charge of a few hundred dollars,” Cappello said.

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The bill says property owners who are already licensed related to the rental or management of property by the Board of Health, the Real Estate Board, or a locality would not be required to register again.

SB 1578 passed the Senate on a vote of 36-4 and the House on a vote of 86-14. It now goes to the governor’s desk to be signed.

Assembly passes bill to help dyslexic students

By Dai Ja Norman Capital News Service

RICHMOND – Virginia school districts would have to have reading specialists trained in helping students with dyslexia under a bill passed by the General Assembly as its 2017 session drew to a close.

The Senate and House on Friday both voted unanimously in favor of SB 1516, sponsored by Sen. Richard Black, R-Loudoun. The legislation now goes to Gov. Terry McAuliffe for his signature.

The bill requires that if a local school board employs reading specialists, at least one must have expertise in identifying and teaching students with dyslexia or a related disorder. That expert then would serve as a resource for other teachers in the school district.

Experts say about one in 10 children may have dyslexia – a disorder that makes it difficult to learn to read or interpret words, letters and other symbols. To a child with dyslexia, for example, the words “Read this” might look like “Raed tihs.”

Virginia school divisions are not required to employ reading specialists, but most do. Lynn Smith, for example, is a reading specialist for the Henrico County Public Schools. She said students who have dyslexia face significant challenges.

“Reading really is that foundational skill, and students who struggle to read struggle across all academic subjects,” Smith said.

A misconception about dyslexia is that the students with the disorder lack intelligence. In fact, Smith said, “Often those children are extremely bright.” The problem, she said, is “that they’re really struggling with breaking down that code on the page.”

Donice Davenport, director of exceptional education for Henrico schools, said support goes a long way for these students.

“It is important for students with dyslexia to receive targeted instruction directly related to their disability needs,” Davenport said.

“Since dyslexia exists along a continuum of severity and complexity, each student may require a different level of support and service. Many students with dyslexia do well within the general education classroom with only a small level of support.

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Page 26 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Early March, 2017 VIRGINIA, from 25 Some students require additional systematic, explicit instruction provided in a multi-sensory way in order to learn to read and make progress in reading.”

State won’t study ‘fiscal stress’ of local governments

By Amy Lee Capital News Service

RICHMOND – A bill ordering a study of the “fiscal stress” of local governments was halted in the House Rules Committee this week.

More than 53 percent of counties and cities in Virginia have reported above-average or high fiscal stress, according to a report by the Commission on Local Government. Petersburg, a city grappling with a severe financial crisis, placed third on the state fiscal stress index behind the cities of Emporia and Buena Vista.

“Petersburg does have some financial challenges, but they’re actually not unique. There are a lot of counties and localities within the commonwealth right now that are facing similar fiscal distressers,” said Del. Lashrecse Aird, D-Petersburg.

The top priority for this session, according to Aird, is identifying “what we as a commonwealth need to do to put protections into place and allow localities to have tools and resources to prevent this type of challenge from occurring into the future.”

Under SJ 278, a 15-member joint subcommittee would have reviewed local government and state tax systems, local responsibilities for delivery of state programs and causes of fiscal stress among local governments. In addition, the study would craft financial incentives and reforms to promote increased cooperation among Virginia’s regions.

“I believe that this legislation will help address fiscal issues that localities are experiencing,” said Sen. Rosalyn Dance, D-Petersburg, who cosponsored the legislation. “Currently, there is no statutory authority for the Commission on Local Government to intervene in a fiscally stressed locality, and the state does not currently have any authority to assist a locality financially.”

In the case of Petersburg, the city received technical assistance from state officials, including cataloging liabilities and obligations, researching problems and reviewing city funds.

However, state intervention could have occurred only if Petersburg invited it, because current law forbids the commonwealth from imposing reactive measures in a struggling locality.

SJ 278 was sponsored by Sen. Emmett Hanger, R-Augusta County, who co-chairs the Senate Finance Committee. Earlier in the session, the committee killed seven bills relating to state and local tax policy reform. Hanger agreed to reconsider the rejected tax reforms as part of the proposed study mandated by SJ 278.

Hanger’s resolution passed in the Senate but was left in the House Rules Committee. Del. Lee Ware, RPowhatan, cited the upcoming elections this year of House members and governor as a roadblock for the bill. Moreover, the 2018 legislative session will last 60 days, compared with just 45 days during the current session.

“Regarding tax reform proposals, they are interesting to consider in a short session but unlikely,” said Ware, who chairs the House Finance

Committee. He told the Richmond Times-Dispatch that he is drafting a broad tax reform proposal for next year’s session.

Pranks ensue on Senate floor on last day of session

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tol’s remote viewing room, a sign warns “No Food or Drink.” However, the end of the legislative session was more like the last day of a school year.

Upon entering the Senate floor on Saturday, you could tell something was amiss. It was probably the stuffed dog at the desk of Sen. William Stanley of Franklin County.

Around its neck was a sign that said “Senate hunting dog” – a reference to dog-hunting legislation that Stanley had opposed.

During a break in the proceed-

ings on Saturday, Senate Clerk Susan Clarke Schaar brought down a large stuffed rabbit to play-fight with Stanley’s dog.

“This is why they say ‘idle hands are the devil’s plaything,’” Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel of Fauquier said with a laugh.

As per usual, the speaker’s gavels had been stolen from the podium.

This year, they ended up in the desk of Sen. Mark Peake of Lynchburg, who was elected on Jan. 10 – the day before the General Assembly

Early March, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 27 convened. Peake accused Stanley of placing the gavels in his desk.

“If he did not see me place them there, how can he accuse me of placing them there?” Stanley asked in defense. “Possession is nine-tenths of the law.”

The scandal ended with Peake returning the gavels to Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam, the Senate’s presiding officer, while various senators chanted “shame” at Peake.

Sen. Lionell Spruill of Chesapeake made a short speech thanking his colleagues for their kindness. Spruill

served in the House of Delegates from 1994 until 2016 before being elected to the Senate.

“At the House, you have a lot of fun and can act crazy, but you can’t be crazy over here most of the time,” Spruill said. He said he told himself, “‘Lord, you have to help me have some fun over here.’ Sen. Stanley was my savior. He pops up and I say, ‘thank God.’” The fun did not stop Saturday’s session from ending promptly before noon. Senators were told to make sure all food was removed from their

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Governor signs bills to fight Virginia’s opioid crisis

By Mary Lee Clark Capital News Service

RICHMOND – Capping off a signature issue of the 2017 legislative session, Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed five bills Thursday to help arm the fight against opioid abuse and fatal overdoses in Virginia.

The bills address the crisis in various ways. They include SB 848 and HB 1453, which allow community organizations to dispense and train individuals to use naloxone, a drug that can treat an opioid overdose in emergency situations.

“We recognize that addiction is a disease, not a moral failing,” McAuliffe said. “Our proposals for this General Assembly session focused on preventing addiction and provid-

ing treatment for those who suffer from it.”

The governor also signed HB 2165, which will mandate all opioid prescriptions be transmitted to pharmacies electronically by 2020. It will also create a workgroup to study how to best implement the change.

“The fight against the national opioid abuse epidemic gained more momentum today as Virginia became the most recent state to mandate that care providers use electronic prescribing for controlled substances,” said Dr. Sean Kelly, who is a practicing emergency physician and the chief medical officer of Imprivata, a health care information technology company.

Kelly said that electronic prescribing for controlled substances, or EPCS, helps the health care industry to reduce prescription fraud, drug diversion and drug abuse. Virginia is joining three other states – New York, Minnesota and Maine – in mandating EPCS. “This is a real ‘all hands on deck’ moment,” said Attorney General

Mark Herring. “The heroin and opioid crisis is touching families who never imagines they would confront something like this, and yet now are fighting something that feels so overwhelming.”

In November 2016, McAuliffe joined State Health Commissioner Marissa Levine in declaring the Virginia opioid addiction crisis to be a public health emergency.

Although final numbers are not available, the Virginia Department of Health projects that more than 1,000 people died in Virginia from fatal opioid overdoses in 2016. That would be a 33 percent increase from the previous year.

Here are more details on the bills McAuliffe signed into law: SB 848, sponsored by Sen. Jennifer Wexton, D-Loudoun, and HB 1453,

by Del. David LaRock, R-Loudoun, allow community organizations to possess and dispense naloxone to people whom the groups have trained to administer the life-saving See VIRGINIA, 28

Discovering Warren County: The PAWcaso Art Exhibit

By Ken Thurman Warren & Frederick County Report Those creative folks at the Humane Society of Warren County (HSWC) have come up with yet another way to introduce the community to our furry friends. The brainchild of their director, Lavenda Denney, the PAWcaso art exhibit featured unique artwork created by the shelter pets themselves (hence PAW – caso).

Lavenda approached local artist Kelly Walker (the Studio) and Kym Crump (the Blue Ridge Art Council - BRAC) who pitched right in to help create the event that was held February 21st from 6-9pm at the BRAC. Under Kelly’s tutelage of the volunteers at the shelter, they worked with a variety of the shelters pets (cats and dogs) to create over 40 pieces of some of the most fascinating artwork you would ever see. Each unique piece featured the

pets paw prints enhanced by the volunteers. Kelly as a sponsor also provided 10 commissioned pieces of animal artwork.

The BRAC provided the ideal setting for displaying the artwork and a delightful array of Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. A $10 donation even entered attendees into a chance to win a pawsome door prize. Much to the delight of visiting dignitaries (two previous Front Royal mayors), HSWC volunteers, personnel, board

members and supporters in attendance, the event sold out in the first hour. The 50 pieces of art combined with the donations provided over $4,500 toward the HSWC kennel improvement program at the shelter.

Future events on the HSWC’s busy schedule include their annual board meeting (anyone can attend) on April 11th at Joe’s Steakhouse, Barks and Bags on April 28th at the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club

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HB 2317, by Del. John O’Bannon, R-Henrico, allows local health departments to administer harm reduction programs in parts of the state with high rates of HIV and hepatitis.

These programs will exchange dirty syringes for clean ones, offer testing for hepatitis C and HIV, and connect people to addiction treatment.

HB 1786, by Del. Chris Stolle, RVirginia Beach, initiates a family assessment and plan of care from local social services if a child is found to have been exposed to substances in utero. This connects the mother to treatment if necessary and provides services to ensure the safety of both the mother and the child.

HB 2165, by Del. Todd Pillion, RWashington, mandates that all opioid prescriptions will be transmitted to pharmacies electronically by 2020 and creates a workgroup to study how to implement this policy.

New law lets concession stands sell cans of beer

By Jessica Samuels Capital New Service

RICHMOND – Beginning July 1, Virginians will be able to buy a can of

beer – not just a cup – at indoor and outdoor concession stands that are licensed to sell alcoholic beverages.

That’s the effect of a bill that Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed into law on Monday. Senate Bill 1469 will add “single original metal cans” to the list of disposable containers that can be used for the sale of beer, wine and mixed alcoholic drinks.

The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Ben Chafin, R-Montgomery, will apply to concession stands at amphitheaters, stadiums, coliseums, convention centers and similar facilities, which currently must dispense alcoholic beverages in plastic or paper cups.

Under the new law, for example, racetrack events like NASCAR racing will be able to sell cans of beer.

Chafin’s measure is the same as HB 1744, which also received unanimous approval from the House and Senate.

The House bill’s sponsor, Republican Del. Nick Rush of Montgomery County, called it a “common-sense” law.

“It allows the original metal container to be disposable,” he said.

The legislation is just one of several bills from the 2017 legislative session that may change the state’s alcoholic beverage control laws. Others include:

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HB 2433, which would treat cider as wine for all legal purposes. The measure, sponsored by Del. David Bulova, D-Fairfax, has passed both houses and is on McAuliffe’s desk.

SB 1150, which would require the ABC Board to offer training to bartenders on how to recognize and intervene in “situations that may lead to sexual assault.” The bill, introduced

by Sen. Barbara Favola, D-Arlington, received final approval from the Senate on Wednesday.

HB 2220, which would create a new limited mixed beverage license for retail cigar shops. The proposal, sponsored by Del. Steven Landes, RAugusta, has passed the House and is awaiting a final vote in the Senate.

State lawmakers pass laser hair removal regulations

By Tyler Woodall Capital News Service

RICHMOND – Laser hair removal in Virginia would have to be done under the supervision of a doctor or other health professional, according to a bill approved this week by the General Assembly.

House Bill 2119, sponsored by Del. Mark Keam, D-Vienna, would require that laser hair removal treatments be performed by a medical doctor, physician assistant or nurse practitioner – or by a “properly trained person” working under one of those professionals.

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The push for regulation in Virginia began in 2016 when a constituent came to Keam with a horror story about a hair removal treatment performed by a spa employee who turned out to be a janitor.

The problem has affected many people in the Richmond area, according to investigative reports by television stations WWBT and WRIC. They interviewed people who have suffered burns, blisters and scars from local “med spas.” One woman said she feared for her life after receiving a botched laser facial from a spa in Henrico County.

For the 2016 legislative session, Keam introduced a bill that would have required individuals who practice laser hair removal to be licensed by the state Board of Medicine. That measure died in a subcommittee.

The bill Keam carried this legislative session had support from the Virginia Department of Health Professionals and the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. In a 2016 report, those departments said the state’s regulatory framework governing the use of laser technology for hair removal was not

up to their standards.

“The lack of comprehensive regulation over the use of laser technology for hair removal specifically, as well as conflicting oversight regarding minimally invasive cosmetic procedures generally, poses a risk of harm to the public’s health, safety and welfare,” the agencies’ report said. It urged lawmakers to consider increasing the regulation of laser hair removal.

Keam’s bill passed the House of Delegates, 90-7, on Feb. 7 and the Senate, 25-15, on Monday. It now goes to Gov. Terry McAuliffe for his signature. If approved, the law would take effect July 1.

Kirk Cox to succeed Bill Howell as House speaker

By Haley Winn Capital News Service

RICHMOND – Republican delegates on Wednesday are expected to designate Majority Leader Kirk Cox as the next speaker of the House, following William Howell’s decision to retire.

Republican House members will caucus to select Cox, a retired government teacher from Colonial Heights, as the speaker-in-waiting, according to reports published by the

Early March, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 29 Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post and other news outlets.

Cox, 59, will succeed Howell, a Republican from Stafford, who announced that he will not seek reelection this fall to the 28th House District seat that he has held since 1988. Next January, Howell will conclude his term as the 54th speaker of

the House of Delegates.

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Cox also serves with other senior lawmakers on the House Rules Committee and is a member of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission.

As speaker, Cox would replace Howell, who was lauded this week

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Howell has served as speaker since 2003.

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In a statement released Monday, Howell thanked his colleagues for almost 30 years of service, describing the House of Delegates as a truly historic institution that he loves dearly.

“I believe [the House] represents the hope, enduring strength and resiliency of our exciting and ongoing experiment in representative selfgovernment,” Howell said.

After retirement, Howell plans to spend his free time with his wife, Cecelia, and their family.

“We are blessed to have two good sons and seven energetic grandkids,” Howell said. “We have our youth.

And we cannot wait to take some time together to travel, spend more time with our family and, frankly, just to relax together.”

Delegates offered tributes to Howell in speeches on the House floor.

Cox himself said he was “honored to serve with one of the all-time greats.”

Cox declined to comment on speculation that he was in line to replace Howell. “This is the speaker’s day,” he told the Times-Dispatch.

All 100 House seats are up for election this fall. The new speaker would be officially chosen in early 2018. The choice will rest with the Republicans, who currently hold 66 House seats to the Democrats’ 34.

Cox may be well positioned to help Republican candidates in this year’s elections. In his own campaign treasury, he has nearly $400,000, according to the nonpartisan Virginia Public Access Project. In addition, Cox has a political action committee called the Majority Leader PAC with a balance of about $60,000. This money would be available to help House Republican candidates who may be facing Democratic opponents in upcoming elections.

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Friday, March 3 A chance of snow showers, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a west wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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

Saturday, March 4 Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

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. (540) 622-7506.

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Sunday, March 5 Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

Monday, March 6 Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

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

Tuesday, March 7 A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

2pm - 3pm Ambassador's Club.

Chamber Office.

Wednesday, March 8 Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

3:30pm - 5pm Chamber Board Meeting. Chamber Office.

Thursday, March 9 Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

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. (540) 622-7506.

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Saturday, March 11 6:30pm - 9:30pm Bingo. North Fork Resort Associates, 301 North Fork Road, Front Royal. Doors open at 4:30. Early birds at 6:30. Food available for purchase. Door prizes, progressive games, queen of hearts, progressive pull tab. (540) 622-7506.

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Tuesday, March 14 7pm - 7pm BAR Meeting. Town Administration Building, Front Royal.

Sunday, March 12 Daylight Saving Time starts

Thursday, March 16 5pm - 8pm Third Thursday Art Walk. Downtown Front Royal.

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,

Monday, March 13 7pm - 8pm Council Meeting.

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Wednesday, March 15 7pm - 8pm Planning Commission Meeting. County of Warren Government Center.

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Friday, March 17 Saturday, March 18 9:00am - 4:00pm Indoor Flea Market. Front Royal Church of the Brethren, 106 W. 13th Street, Front Royal.

Over 20 tables of treasures! Lunch will be sold. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society.

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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. (540) 622-7506.

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