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How to introduce a new pet to existing pets Many people are excited by the prospect of introducing a new pet into their homes. In the midst of such excitement, it can be easy to overlook the potential feelings existing pets may have about sharing their homes with new animals. Unfortunately, pets don’t get to know one another with a handshake and a ‘hello.’ In addition, pet owners cannot force companion animals to like one another. What they can do is make the introduction process as positive as possible. According to Healthy Paws Pet Insurance, 42 percent of American households are multiple-pet families, so peaceful cohabitation is possible. Whether the introduction involves animals of the same species or a hopeful friendship between cat and dog, follow these tips to increase the chances for a successful first meeting. • Employ sense of smell. Some dogs and cats will ‘posture’ if they make
eye contact with a new animal, according to PetMD. Submissive or dominant responses can cause stress to the animals and may create a negative first meeting. Sometimes it’s best if pets meet through scent instead of sight. Separate the pets in different rooms or cages, allowing them to grow accustomed to the smell of the other animal before actually meeting it. Exchange blankets with each pets’ scent between the cages. • Contain and release. Let the new pet have roam of the house for a little while before containing it to a room or cage. This allows the animal to start leaving its scent around the house. Follow the same technique with the other pet. Eventually the animals will grow a deeper bond through scent articles and grow accustomed to the sounds and smells of each other. • Introduce dogs or cats on neutral territory. Existing pets may feel the need to defend their territory or protect their owners if they meet a new animal inside of the house. When the time comes for a face-to-face meeting, introduce the two animals outside of the home in a neutral area, such as in a neighbor’s yard or in a park, offers The Humane Society of America. Reward positive behavior during this initial encounter with treats. • Have new toys and items available. Dogs and cats can both be territorial. Even if they accept the new animal, they may not want to share their
toys, food bowls or other baubles. Make sure there are items for both of the pets so there will be no bickering or actual fights. The introduction process is not something pet owners should rush. Such a process can take a few days, weeks or even longer. Pet owners who remain patient and encouraging may find that their pets ultimately learn to live together peacefully.
Foods that cats and dogs should never eat Nutritious diets are essential to long-term pet health. Many well-intentioned pet owners feed their pets foods they believe are nutritious, only to learn that certain foods, even those deemed healthy for humans, can be quite dangerous to dogs and cats. Cats and dogs metabolize foods and other substances differently from humans. WebMD reports that each year, there are more than 100,000 cases of pet poisoning in the United States. Many of these instances were
caused by household substances that may seem perfectly harmless. Medications, cleaning products and certain foods can poison pets. Dogs tend to be at higher risk for food poisoning, particularly because they are less discriminatory with regard to food. Before caving into the temptation to share snacks with their pets, pet owners should recognize the common foods the ASPCA and other pet welfare organizations list as the most likely to contribute to pet poisonings worldwide. Chocolate: Chocolate is accountable for roughly one-quarter of all toxic exposures. Chocolate contains methylxanthines, which are found in cacao seeds. When ingested by pets, methylxanthines can cause excessive thirst and urination, panting, vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal heart rhythm, and seizures. Serious cases can be fatal. Dark chocolate and baking chocolate are especially dangerous for pets. Grapes/raisins: Grapes, raisins, sultanas, and currants, whether raw or cooked, can cause kidney failure in dogs. Not all dogs are affected. However, these fruits should be avoided. Symptoms include lethargy, diarrhea and vomiting within 24 hours of consumption. Hops: Commonly used for brewing beer, hops have become a greater risk for pets now that home brewing as a hobby or side business has become popular. When ingested, hops
can cause a rapid heart rate, anxiety, vomiting, and other abdominal symptoms. Essential oils and tannins in hops also can cause high fever when pets ingest them. Macadamia nuts: These nuts can cause depression, vomiting, tremors, and hyperthermia in dogs. Milk and dairy: Do not give dogs and cats milk to lap up, and avoid giving them high amounts of cheese and other dairy foods. Pets do not possess significant amounts of lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk. Therefore, diarrhea and digestive upset is likely to occur when pets consume dairy. Onions/garlic: These aromatic ingredients are not a good idea for pets, particularly cats. Onions contain an ingredient called thiosulphate, which is toxic to cats and dogs. The ingestion of onions and onion-related foods can cause a condition called hemolytic anemia. This is damage to red blood cells that causes the cells circulating throughout the pet’s body to burst. Xylitol: Keep pets away from sugarless gums and candies that contain Xylitol, which also may be used in toothpaste. The substance causes insulin to release in most species, which can lead to liver failure. Pet owners should be aware that the foods they eat regularly may not be safe for their pets. Always consult with a veterinarian before giving pets foods commonly eaten by humans.
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Pet grooming schedule In addition to food, shelter and medical care, pets require grooming to keep them healthy. Small animals, such as hamsters and gerbils, may groom themselves to keep clean, but large pets often require more than tongue baths can offer. Grooming is an important process that keeps pets’ coats, nails, skin, and ears clean and healthy. Regular grooming sessions also offer other benefits, such as providing one-on-one socialization with an owner or professional groomer. Routinely handling a pet will help him or her become more acclimated to people and close contact, while also familiarizing pet owners with their pets’ bodies, which can help them notice any abnormalities that much sooner. How frequently pet owners should have their pets groomed depends on the disposition of the animal as well as its coat type and level of activity.
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For example, dogs that spend a good deal of time indoors may not become as dirty as those that go on frequent jaunts through muddy yards. Cats handle a lot of their own grooming, but may benefit from periodic brushing and other care. Once pet owners see how fur grows and when paws need tending, they can develop a routine that works.
their long-term health and comfort. Foot care A variety of tasks are involved in pet foot care. Nails are one area that need to be addressed. Long nails on dogs can be cumbersome and even painful if left unattended. Many groomers and
Bathing The Animal Humane Society recommends bathing dogs only every two to four months unless the dog has gotten into something dirty or very smelly. Cats do not need to be bathed very often, and even then only if they get into a sticky mess or smell bad. Brushing Brushing is a grooming technique that can be done much more often. One or two brushings per week with help keep cats’ healthy glows, as brushing removes dirt, grease and dead hair. Cats that tolerate grooming well may enjoy more frequent brushings. Regular brushing of dogs’ coats helps to slough off dead skin and distribute natural oils. Brush a dog’s coat every few days, regardless of fur length. Look for brushes that are designed for particular coat types. A few different types of brushes may be necessary. Ears Dogs and cats may need some help keeping their ears clean. Keeping the inside of pets’ ears clean will make pets feel good and can prevent ear infections. Discharges or unusual smells emanating from an ear or ears should be addressed by a veterinarian. Grooming pets can help ensure
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vets recommend trimming nails when they’ve become so long they click on the ground when the dog walks. Pet owners will soon learn to guage the length of time between trimming, but a good rule of thumb is every two weeks. The Humane Society of the United States says that trimming cats’ claws
helps prevent deep scratches when people play with cats. Trimming also protects furniture and other household items. Trim claws every few weeks. Other foot care involves trimming fur from between the pads of feet and inspecting feet to ensure there are no cuts or other foot injuries.
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Capital Meats, Hobby Lobby settle with Commonwealth By Dan McDermott Warren & Frederick County Report
A regional door-to-door meat wholesaler and a national arts and crafts retailer have each separately agreed to pay small financial settlements to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Capital Meats, Inc. of Martinsburg, West Va. and formerly of Stephens City, Va. allegedly “made misrepresentations about its products and failed to comply with Virginia’s laws regarding door-to-door sales,” according to Va. Attorney General Mark R. Herring. Hobby Lobby, which operates 9 Virginia stores, including one in Winchester reached a settlement concerning “its advertising practices and alleged violations of the Comparison Price Advertising Act and the Virginia Consumer Protection Act,” according to Herring. Capital Meats If you have a barbeque grill visible from the road you are likely aware of Capital Meats with their white vans and trucks driven by enthusiastic sales people. This writer’s first encounter began with a loud knock on his door and the exciting news that a salesman had “extra meat left over” after a sale to “a neighbor” and that he had been instructed to sell it “no matter how low a price” and “not to return with the meat in his truck.” I thanked him for sharing the good fortune but explained that I wasn’t going to buy any meat off of his truck no matter how good a deal it may seem. A non-scientific survey of my friends and followers on Facebook produced a somewhat lopsided response, largely but not universally skeptical of the company and its products. One person really liked Capital Meats. “I have [used them] and they are quality, their steaks are fresh, their ribs are huge and awesome. I used to order their specials. It was like getting 135 lbs of steaks, chops, and burgers and other stuff for $145. Great deal.” Others were not so effusive in their praise. “Years ago, a Capital Meats salesman stopped by my house and asked
if I wanted a free freezer. Sure, I’ll help you unload it. Got it off his truck and on the carport when he turned to me and said ‘Okay, now you need to sign a two year contract for meat delivery.’ My reply was, have fun loading the freezer back on your truck by yourself.” Another friend employed a creative, admittedly misleading approach. “I bought from them. The steaks were extremely fatty and the salesman was extremely pushy. Whenever they knock on my door, I tell them I am a vegetarian and they go away, lol. It works every single time. I don’t care if I’m currently eating a burger, I will still go with it.” And this from a friend on Virginia’s eastern shore: “I have never bought anything from them but that doesn’t stop them from banging on my door. They always say they just sold meat to my neighbors. I asked my neighbor and they had not. They told her the same thing about me.” Dissatisfied customers have three business days to request a refund in writing via certified mail, according to their website. An email and voicemail request for comment left with Capital Meats were not returned by press time. From the Attorney General:
Attorney General Mark R. Herring has announced that he has reached a settlement with Capital Meats, Inc., a wholesale meat seller formerly based in Frederick County, to resolve allegations that the company violated the Virginia Consumer Protection Act by misleading customers about its products and violated the Virginia Home Solicitation Sales Act by failing to provide customers with a proper notice about their right to cancel a sale within three days and by making it more difficult for customers to cancel their order within the three day “cooling off ” period required by law. “Door-to-door sales can be a useful way to find out about products or services available in your neighborhood, but too often the tactic is abused by scammers who have no intention of following through on the sale,” said Attorney General Herring. “The most important thing to do in any interaction that feels suspicious is to stay calm and resist the pressure
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to make a quick decision. You can always take a salesperson’s contact information and follow up later. If you make a purchase you regret, Virginia law gives you the right to cancel most door-to-door sales within three days.” The settlement, filed with and approved by the Frederick County Circuit Court, will prevent Capital Meats from engaging in any future violations of the Consumer Protection Act or the Home Solicitation Sales Act. Capital Meats also will be required to pay a civil penalty of $2,500, and to reimburse the Commonwealth $1,500 for its attorneys’ fees and costs. Capital Meats previously refunded individual consumers for their losses. Virginians have important rights protecting them from fraudulent door-to-door sales. Door-to-door sales scams often appear following severe weather and other natural disasters when people need home repairs, tree or snow removal, or other services. While many offers may be legitimate, remember these tips when someone comes to your door to sell you something: Resist pressure. High pressure sales tactics are often a part of fraudulent activity. Do not be hurried or intimidated. The salesperson is at your door uninvited and remains there only at your courtesy. You can always ask for their contact information, consider the offer, and follow up at a later time. Know who you’re dealing with. Be extra cautious about letting someone into your home. Never let anyone into your home without first asking for identification. If you’re considering purchasing a good or service, try to vet the company with friends, neighbors, Attorney General Herring’s Consumer Protection Database, or a quick online search. You have three days to change your mind unless you waive that right. Under Virginia law, you have three days to cancel sales made at your home if the product or service costs $25 or more. In an emergency you may waive that right, but you should think very carefully before doing so
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and read anything you are asked to sign very carefully. Document as much as possible and avoid paying in cash. If you decide to purchase from or use the services of a door-to-door solicitor, get all information and promises in writing and use a credit card, if possible. As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Herring and his recently reorganizedConsumer Protection Section have launched a weeklong campaign to help Virginians understand their rights as consumers, and to help Virginia businesses understand their responsibilities to their customers. His consumer protection section has successfully brought enforcement actions against predatory lenders, retailers exploiting veterans and military families, fake charities, and anticompetitive mergers. During Attorney General Herring’s administration the OAG Consumer Protection Section has won approximately $147 million in consumer debt forgiveness, $24.8 million in restitution, and $32 million in civil penalties and attorneys’ fees, and transferred nearly $7 million to the Commonwealth’s General Fund.
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Attorney General Mark Herring has reached a settlement with arts and crafts store Hobby Lobby concerning its advertising practices and alleged violations of the Comparison Price Advertising Act and the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. In a complaint filed simultaneously with the settlement, Attorney General Herring alleged that Hobby Lobby routinely advertised discounts compared to “other sellers,” but failed to disclose what its prices were actually being compared to as required by law, making it more difficult for customers to figure out if they were actually getting a good price. “Comparison shopping can be a useful tool for finding good deals, but comparison price advertising only works if businesses are clear about their prices and how they compare to competitors,” said Attorney General Herring. “This settlement is going to give Virginia customers clearer, more accurate information that can help them find the items they want at the best price.” The settlement includes the following key terms:
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Everyone’s Irish on Saint Patrick’s Day March 17 marks the death and Feast Day of Ireland’s patron saint and is celebrated globally
St. Patrick, known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” was actually born in Britain. He is depicted with a shamrock in a detail of this stained-glass window in St. Benin’s Church, Kilbennan, County Galway, Ireland. Legend has it that St. Patrick used the three-leaf clover to explain the Christian holy trinity of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Photo credit: Creative Commons By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report It has been said that everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. The light-hearted favorite holiday is celebrated around the world on March 17, and even out of this world – aboard the International Space Station. Traditions include eating corned beef and cabbage, marching in parades, Irish dancing, wearing green and drinking green beer. Shamrocks and leprechauns are seen everywhere and worldwide, the idea of wearing green on that day is associated with Ireland’s flag, its nickname as the “Emerald Isle,” and most of all, spring. In elementary school, even though we were not all Irish, we were warned to wear something green to avoid getting pinched. But we didn’t know that it was to make ourselves invisible to the pinching leprechauns. Some of these traditions, like the leprechaun-pinching, were not de-
veloped until Irish immigrants came to America. Also, “The symbol of the shamrock used for St. Patrick’s Day comes from the story of Saint Patrick using the shamrock to illustrate the Holy Trinity. The three-leafed plant, called ‘seamroy’ by the Celts, was a sacred plant, symbolizing the rebirth of spring and is the root of the green color theme,” according to one of the legends. But it came to have a deeper social and political meaning. By the seventeenth century, the shamrock had become a symbol of emerging Irish nationalism. As the English seized Irish land, making laws against using the Irish language and the practice of Catholicism, many Irish began to wear the shamrock as a symbol of their pride in their heritage and their resistance to English rule, but it’s not the symbol of Ireland itself. It was the harp that was historically associated with the Irish and it appears often on Irish gravestones and manuscripts.
And the color traditionally associated with Saint Patrick was blue, not green. Several artworks show him wearing blue vestments. Blue was also commonly used on flags and coats-of-arms to represent Ireland, but given that Ireland has the reputation as the Emerald Isle, green was adopted as the national color and appears on the Irish flag. “The wearing of green on St. Patrick’s Day became popular sometime in the 19th century and was a statement of solidarity with the IrishAmerican community,” according to National Geographic. But who was Saint Patrick, and how did he influence the country? He is the patron saint of Ireland and March 17, his Feast Day, is also believed to be his death date. But he wasn’t born in Ireland. Historical accounts say he was a Roman nobleman called Maewyn Succat, and came from the west coast of England. He was born in about 387 AD in Britain and was kidnapped by Irish pirates at the age of 16. During his time in captivity he tended and herded sheep. He also became fluent in the Irish language and culture. After six years, he escaped after hearing a voice telling him to travel to a distant port where a ship would be waiting to take him back to Britain. Patrick wrote that the time he spent in captivity was critical to his spiritual development and said that the Lord had mercy on his youth and ignorance, and afforded him the opportunity to be forgiven of his sins and converted to Christianity. On his way back home, he was captured again and spent 60 days in Tours, France, where he learned about French monasticism. He became a priest and adopted the name Patrick. A few years after returning home he had a vision of Victoricus, a missionary who lived about 100 years before him, who gave him
the quest of bringing Christianity to Ireland. When he returned to Ireland, he used the knowledge of Irish language and culture that he gained during his first captivity, to bring Christianity and monasticism to Ireland, to establish more than 300 churches and baptize over 100,000 people. “He said he was ready to die in Ireland in order to make his mission successful,” biographer Philip Freeman said. And, as it often is with saints, his life was not always easy. “Not only were Irish people suspicious of him as a foreigner, but his refusal to accept gifts from kings placed him outside the normal ties of kinship, and other social connections. Legally he was without protection, and he said that he was on one occasion beaten, robbed of all he had, and put in chains, perhaps awaiting execution,” said another historian. His reputation for “driving the snakes out of Ireland”, may have been a metaphor for his vision to drive out
pagan ideology from Ireland and replace it with Christianity. The legend goes that while Saint Patrick was fasting, snakes attacked him, so he chased all snakes into the ocean, but in fact, according to scientists, snakes have not been seen in Ireland during the post-glacial period. “Ireland is one of only a handful of places worldwide—including New Zealand, Iceland, Greenland, and Antarctica—that Indiana Jones and other snake-averse humans can visit without fear,” National Geographic writer James Owen noted. The absence of snakes and their symbolism is believed to be the origin of the story, but his mission to drive out paganism was successful because within 200 years of Patrick’s arrival, Ireland was completely Christianized. So, even though it wasn’t his main purpose of his life, he has provided Irish people with many other benefits. “It has become a way to honor the
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Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield is seen here celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day in the International Space Station on March 17, 2013.
This is a view of the neo-gothic St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City as seen from across Fifth Avenue, with Lee Lawrie’s bronze statue of Atlas in the right foreground. Photo credit: Fordmadoxfraud at English Wikipedia saint but also to confirm ethnic identity and to create bonds of solidarity,” said Timothy Meagher, an IrishAmerican history expert, according to National Geographic. For the rest of the story, here is a list of some more traditions and surrounding myths and history. Many of them began in America. Serving corned beef and cabbage is standard at almost any St. Patrick’s Day celebration, but it isn’t the national dish of Ireland, as many think. The custom began among the first
generation of Irish-Americans. “Immigrants yearning for familiar tastes of their homeland craved boiled bacon, but had to settle for beef brisket, the cheapest of meat cuts,” according to Delish.com. Irish immigrants adopted the technique of brining their meat, a method they encountered in New York. “Corned” simply refers to the size of the salt crystals used to brine the meat. They substituted corned beef for the traditional dish of Irish bacon to save money, having learned about
the cheaper alternative from their Jewish neighbors. Cabbage was the least expensive vegetable at the time, so it became a staple food among Irish-Americans. The connection with St. Patrick’s Day and leprechauns is also purely American. In folklore, leprechauns are anything but dignified. Leprechauns traditionally play the role of tricksters in Irish storytelling and can be ruthless, nasty and unpredictable. People like to dress up to look like leprechauns, but many Irish believe the image only perpetuates ethnic stereotypes and don’t appreciate the character being associated with the holiday. A group of Irish soldiers in the British military who marched down Broadway in New York in 1762 were the first to bring the St. Patrick’s Day parade to America, as well as the tradition of a military theme, and it has
remained a true marchers’ parade. Floats and vehicles are not allowed, in keeping with to the holiday’s 18th century roots. Drinking Guinness stout is another common tradition, not original to Ireland. On St. Patrick’s Day, the number of pints of Guinness consumed around the world nearly triples. Since many Catholics are Irish-American, some
may be required to fast from drinking during Lent. However, they are allowed to break this fast during the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, and may be one reason for the day’s association with drinking heavily. But St. Patrick’s Day was traditionally a dry celebration in Ireland until about 40 years ago. Irish law between 1903 and 1970 made St. Patrick’s Day a religious holiday for the whole country, and all pubs were shut down for the day. That law was overturned in 1970. So, as folks gather to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, it would be good to remember that it began with a saint who dedicated his life to Ireland and its people and gave the gift of his name to the day, and with all good wishes to the rest of the world. Locally, the St. Patrick Day celebration, called the Irish Spring Festival, is scheduled to return in 2018, with Warren County 4-H taking over planning the event. Last year’s event included traditional Irish food from Front Royal chefs, a beer garden, vendors selling antiques and handcrafts, as well as Irish singers and dancers. – carol@areaguides.com
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Council member resigns, town employee honored, tax rate set
Vice Mayor Eugene Tewalt makes his case for his motion to increase the tax rate to 14 cents versus 13 cents Councilwoman Bébhinn Egger announced that she will step down as a council member on July 1st 2017 due to getting married and moving out of town. File photo. By Timothy Ratigan Warren County Report Monday’s March 13th town council meeting started off with council woman Bébhinn Egger announcing that she would be officially stepping down as a councilwoman on July 1st, just 2.5 years after she was elected to the council. “I wanted to take just a few seconds to let the public know about something that some people may already know…. I will be resigning my seat effective on July 1st this year. This is both sad and happy. The reason it is happy is because I
will be getting married and moving out of town, so I will have to resign my seat after I get married and I move. I wanted to let everyone know that I will be here for the next three months working for my constituents to the best of my ability as I hope that I have done for the past couple of years. I feel very grateful to everyone that voted for me and that supported me during my time on council.” Egger was elected to the council in November of 2014, during the same time that Councilman John Connolly and then-Councilman Hollis Tharpe. All three candidates of that election
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cycle had run under the endorsement of the Warren County Republican Committee. Councilman John Connolly will be left standing alone from that election cycle, as Tharpe is now the Mayor of Front Royal. Mayor Hollis Tharpe had the opportunity to recognize the service of 97-year-old Phillip E. Funk, a World War II Veteran who is also the Father-in-Law to the Vice Mayor Eugene Tewalt. The Mayor started off by saying, “Tonight I have the pleasure of recognizing a town employee who retired from his position in December of 2016. Mr. Funk began his employment with the town of Front Royal in March of 1985. The Mayor, Council and fellow employees would like to express our sincere appreciation for your contributions to the growth and success to our community during your service to the town of Front Royal. We wish you a happy retirement.” Funk was presented
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Councilman Jacob Meza cautions his fellow council members that the time will come at some point in the future when the council will have to raise the tax rate Vice Mayor Eugene Tewalt and Mayor Hollis Tharpe honor town employee retiree Phillip Funk for his service to the town from March 1985 to December 2016 No one rose to speak when the mayor opened the public hearing, so he asked for a motion. Councilwoman Egger moved that the council affirm on its first reading that the fiscal year 2017-18 real estate tax rate remain the same at $0.13 per assessed value and that the personal property tax remain the same at $0.64 per assessed value. The motion was seconded by Councilman Connolly. The mayor then opened the discussion. Councilwoman Egger started off the discussion, “Mr. Mayor there was some discussion by town staff that we might want to consider raising the real estate tax rate by a half of a
cent. I appreciate all the work that staff has done for us. But I think that raising it a half a cent will only give us about $55,000.00 in our budget and I believe there is $55,000.00 worth of stuff that we can prioritize out of the budget rather than having to raise taxes on anyone this year. So that is why I moved to keep the tax rate the same. And I hope we can make that work here in the budget without having to raise taxes.” Councilman Jacob Meza added to the discussion and issued a warning to council by saying, “Yes Mr. Mayor, I am fine with keeping taxes at 13 cents, however we were asked
to increase it by half a cent. I think that the trajectory we are on with the building of the police station and road projects, at a certain point we won’t be able to keep the tax rate flat. We can continue cutting budget, but as everyone knows expenses are on the rise. I think that the town staff has done a wonderful job by working to bring us a great budget that has a lot of reduction in it from years past. As I said, I am fine with passing a no increase budget but at a certain point we will have to. All I want to make clear it that I don’t want to get to a point where we will have to increase taxes from 13 cents to 16 cents, a 3 cent increase because we didn’t plan ahead. Not increasing year after year will eventually catch up with us.” Vice Mayor Tewalt requested a
penny increase. “Yes Mr. Mayor, again this year I would like to propose that we raise taxes a penny due to the cost of the new police station. Next to the last agenda item tonight we are going to approve a 9.3 million dollar police department building. I know we are getting money through People’s Inc. But again seven years later we are going to have to cough up a lot of money and I think it is time that we begin today and not wait for a year or two. As Mr. Meza said, we are going to have to raises taxes. As members of the town council and good stewards of the citizens of Front Royal let’s begin today, let’s begin to put money aside when that money comes due, that is seven years from now or maybe sooner. And I think we need to raise it maybe a half
a cent every year and place it in an escrow fund, that way when the time comes the money will – or at least some of the money will – be there to help pay off the debt of 9.3 million dollars. Even though People’s Inc. is going to give us a big break on that, it is still going to be a pretty substantial amount of money. The money has to come from somewhere and needs to be gotten by that time. I would like to make a motion to make it 14 cents and half of that go to the police department budget and each year we raise it a half a cent just for that particular purpose.” Councilman William Sealock seconded the motion. Councilman John Connolly spoke out against the amendment. When the vote for the amended motion was taken it failed on a 4-2 vote with Sealock and Tewalt voting in favor and rest of council voting against the amended motion. Prior to the final vote being taken on the original motion the Mayor asked the Town Attorney Doug Napier for clarification on how many council members needed to vote in the affirmative in order for the motion to pass. Napier replied that a total of 4 council members needed to vote in favor of the motion as set by the town charter in order to pass the budget tax rate. The Mayor then asked who could vote, meaning could appointed members of the council vote for the budget tax rate. Napier replied that yes, appointed members could vote for or against budget tax rates. The budget passed with a 6-0 vote. – tim@areaguides.com
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Page 10 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Mid March, 2017
Council meets to discuss possible Property Maintenance Code
Planning and Zoning Director Jeremy Camp presents the council with a draft of the Property Management and Rental Inspection District Code. By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report For several years there has been a growing demand for more protections for Front Royal renters and for the dilapidated conditions of so many of Front Royal’s buildings. Recently the town council held a work session to discuss how Front Royal should go about protecting the rights of Front Royal residents from landlords who refuse to take care of their rental units. The 40 minute meeting took place on February 13th, immediately following the Town Council meeting held that night. The work session covered designing a property maintenance code and establishing a rental inspection zone within the town limits of Front Royal. Prior to that work session, work was already being done behind the scenes in the planning and zoning department and the planning commission. On November 30th, 2016 the planning commission held a pub-
A Diagram of the proposed Rental Inspection District proposed by the Planning Commission. lic hearing with the draft ordinance. During this meeting, the planning commission passed a motion to “recommend adoption of the ordinance amendment to establish a rental inspection district in the town and to establish a property maintenance code for the entire town.” If the town council chooses to adopt the ordinance recommended by the planning commission, funding for the program would need to be determined. They would more than likely require the town to hire additional staff or to establish an agreement with Warren County for such administration. Planning and Zoning Director Jeremy Camp opened the work session saying, “This was of course referred to the planning commission and the town council has talked about this for several years off and on. Of course there are pros and cons every time you talk about property maintenance. The pros are… addressing deteriorating building conditions and poor building maintenance. It also helps to address blight and increase property values through the minimum property standards through the property maintenance code. It is also
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the conditions of the buildings. At the end of planning commission’s time with the drafting of the code, and when all the public hearings and public input was completed, the commission recommended town-wide adoption of the building maintenance code. The planning commission would also recommend a specific rental inspection district based on a specific area. Councilman Eugene Tewalt raised concerns about the rest of the town not being added to the rental inspection stating there are single family homes that are rented out that have holes in the floor and roofs and no heating and airconditioning that should be added to the list of rentals to be inspected. Camp explained, “You can’t designate a whole town, you have designate an area of the town and you have to justify a need for it mainly because the properties are deteriorating and you need to protect the public health and safety.” Camp also went on to stress that if justification could be found in other areas/rental units that those areas/rental units could be added to the district as well. Councilman Jacob Meza asked if the maintenance code and rental inspection district were two separate issues, to which Camp replied that they are. He clarified by saying, “One is a blanket enforcement of the maintenance code which is going to be more of a complaint based system and we will not be having periodic inspections of rental properties. The rental properties are unique because it authorizes the town to actually go inside of the building and inspect the rental unit.” Meza asked if the maintenance code applied to every house or just rentals, to which Camp replied, “every house.” Egger asked if the town as a whole was dilapidated, could the town as a whole be considered/ designated as a rental inspection district. Camp re-
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the way of repairs, updating, and/or maintenance. Camp also stated that the Commonwealth of Virginia does allow localities to adopt the Virginia Maintenance Code as part of their building codes. Camp added, “In addition to that, Virginia also allows for localities to set up a Rental Inspection district under the Virginia Code. The planning commission has had several work sessions regarding this. We have also had two public meetings. So after a series of work sessions with the planning commission, trying to figure out what we thought amongst ourselves, we decided to hold a public information meeting. That was held on July 20th 2016. We had a majority of people come out in favor of a property maintenance code. I think we had 6 people who spoke positively about it. There were renters and organizations who worked with renters speak as well. There was one who spoke strongly in opposition to it stating that he was going to challenge the town if the town decided to go this route.” At this point Councilwoman Bébhinn Egger asked if the one who spoke in opposition was a landlord. To which the Mayor responded that it was an attorney that the town was very familiar with however no name was given. Camp then reported that over the course of the last few months they drafted up a code for the maintenance code and rental inspection zone and held a couple of public hearings where a number people spoke in favor of it and a few spoke against the measures. Camp was clear in stating that the people who spoke against were people involved with property management/managers who were concerned with adding costs to what they already have to spend on their units. He also stated that the number who spoke in favor of the property maintenance code spoke in favor of it primarily due to
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Mid March, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 11 plied that the State prohibits a whole town from being named a rental inspection district. Egger then asked if the district could be bigger at some point to which Camp replied that it could be as big as 95% of the town. The town attorney Douglas Napier stated, “You could probably exclude one house. Or you could have separate districts and effectively get the whole town in.” Camp added, “One of the reasons we set it up the way we did was to make it a management project to begin with covering the exterior of the buildings. The only exception would be if the tenant invited you in. You could do it that way but typically it doesn’t work that way.” Councilman Eugene Tewalt asked for clarification regarding the fact that the property maintenance code was only for the exterior part of the building. Camp replied, “The Virginia Maintenance Code is only going to cover things that we can address through exterior inspections. However the Rental Inspection is different…. We would have the right
to go into the unit and decide on a regular basis to do inspections and those would be every four years unless there are violations.” Camp went on to explain how the Rental Inspection District would work. “Landlords would be required to notify the town of their rental units…. At present we don’t have any clear data on (the exact number of ) rental units. This will allow us to do inspections on the rental units on a regular basis. Once they pass an inspection, they will get an exemption for four years or sooner if violations are found.” There was also talk about how the office would be set up if the town decided to adopt a Building Maintenance Code and Rental Inspection District. One option would be to share resources/office space with the County Building Inspection Office so that the town’s inspectors would have the benefit of the advice and assistance from the County’s Inspection office. Camp also explained why and how the initial inspection district was
drawn up. “The rental inspection district mirrors the historic district and also the revitalization area we are focusing on with the CDB Grant. We’ve estimated that we have 312 units and, in looking at other jurisdictions, we came up with recommendations on staffing that would be needed…. We can add to this to get going and then focus on the area of the most need. Council would have the ability to amend the boundaries and to add specific properties in by address. Egger questioned the legality of the Rental Inspection District, saying that if a landlord who owns property in one part of town is having to be inspected, and another landlord who owns rental property two streets over doesn’t have to be inspected, how does the town answer that? Napier replied, “There would be a factual basis as to why that landlord is being inspected and the state gives us the authority to set it up this way. You have to start somewhere and the town has to make these findings a fact as to why this rental unit
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is being inspected. One specific area the town… does have deteriorating, blighted properties in (it). And if the town found other areas where there are similar conditions, then the town can expand the district.” The Mayor wrapped up the work session saying, “So tonight we are at this point or juncture when the council members need to get in the weeds of this. I think Mr. Morrison, (Councilman Chris Morrison) is an expert on this since he’s been working on this prior to coming to council. I think we need to talk to him. Money and financing. We need to figure out how that is going to play in. The biggest thing is do we put this person who we hire in Building Inspections office with the County, financed by the town. If you have an inspector, the logical place would be put him/her in an inspection environment so that if he has questions he can work with the county inspectors and I think that they would be warm to doing that. Or do we put one in the town hall and how would
he communicate back and forth? So these are some things that council needs to work through, especially the funding. And when is this thing going to kick off? Is it going to kick off the first of the year? When are we going to do the public hearing? Tonight we’ve gone over everything we need to go over.” With no further business to come before council the Work Session was adjourned. – tim@areaguides.com
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Short term rentals, guest houses dominate Board of Supervisors meeting By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report Tuesday, February 21st, the Warren County Board of Supervisors met to hear public input about conditional use permits for guest houses and for short term rental use permits. One of the first public hearings dealt with a special use permit for a guest house. County employee Charlie Morrison introduced the proposed request for a special use permit for a guest house owned by Warren County Resident Ronald E. King. He reported that the applicants are requesting a special use permit for a guest house located at their property at 708 River Ridge Road in Middletown Virginia (on the Warren County Side). The property is approximately 20 acres and is zoned agricultural and is located within the Shenandoah Subdivision. The applicants wish to construct a small guest house on their property. The guest house is intended to house relatives and family friends when visiting on a part time basis and is not intended for full time occupancy. Morrison listed several conditions that the county has suggested if the permit is passed and issued. The Planning commission has recommended approval with the following conditions: The Guest house shall not be used for full time occupancy. The dwelling shall not be used for commercial rental or leasing of rooms for compensation of any kind. The building structure to be used for the guest house shall be in accordance with all state building code requirements. The Applicant shall comply with all Warren County Health Department and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) regulations and requirements. The permit will be reviewed annually for compliance. No one spoke, so the public hearing was closed by Chairwoman Linda Glavis. North River Supervisor Dan Murray moved that the board approve the special use permit. The vote was taken and passed with a 4-0 vote. Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter was absent from the meeting. The next two public hearings were special use permits for short term tourist rentals, requested by Warren County resident and local business owner Frank O’Reilly. Warren County employee Matt Wendling introduced the two special use permits to the board. The first property is approximately 10 acres, zoned agricultural, and is located in the Shenandoah Magisterial District. O’Reilly already owns numerous short term tourist rentals in Warren County, which were grandfathered in under the amended code. Guests staying at the short term rental would have access to the Shenandoah River for recreational activities. The property has four bedrooms with the maximum occu-
pancy set at 8. The planning commission has sent the application forward with similar conditions as the guest house special use permit. Before the public hearing opened, Shenandoah District Board Supervisor Tom Sayre wondered who would maintain the roads, as well as how they would be maintained. Wendling reported that during the public hearing held by the planning commission, Frank O’Reilly did contribute monetarily towards the maintenance of the roads of his other rentals over the course of the past couple of years. O’Reilly also addressed the board,
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ter and even the spring parts of the road is under water. That is my main concern. I have great grandchildren that I have to take across the road to take to the river to fish. We are concerned about the speed on this road. During the summer this property has been used for wedding receptions. We have counted 10 to 15 cars on the road at any given time and it takes a while for the dust to settle. With this vote tonight I hope you consider the fact that this is a very narrow road and the speed of Mr. O’Reilly’s guests should be taken into consideration.” Another speaker, James Carnell, a resident of Warren County added, “I agree with everything that has been said. Number one, it is a tricky road. We just moved in about a year ago. I am grateful that we don’t have a whole sub-division to deal with. Usually we just have guests coming in and going to the farm to one of the rentals and spend a weekend there on vacation. The one thing I want to point out is that I think it is a great idea to [reduce] the taxes from 5% to 2%. It is bringing the people out here. I know I work out in the city and I like having people come out from the city and enjoy the Shenandoah River. So I am really happy with it. It is really great to have the extra money coming in and no one using the county services such as schools. I am in favor of vacation rentals and it is good for the neighborhood.” With the public hearing closed the vote was taken and passed on a 4-0 vote. O’Reilly’s second request was also a special use permit for a short term tourist rental. The properties surrounding the property for the short term tourist rental are primarily owned by residents associated with Christendom College. The Warren County Health Department has identified this unit as a two bedroom
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wife for over 36 years. They were students of Christendom College when I was a new professor at the college in 1981. I am worried about the children with the additional traffic that a short term rental would bring. This short term rental is the opposite of what our little community is. All of the houses in this area are now dormitories for the college where they were once our neighbors. It has been become a very tight knit community. One by one the houses were bought by the college and the homes turned into dormitories for the college. But whoever is renting on the weekend or a few weeks even up to a month will not be our neighbors. They will be strangers. The point is, if you accept this change you will be changing our neighborhood. And you are changing our neighborhood not for the better but for worse. We had an
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Where are You Going to Sell Them? Live, On–Ice, Cleaned or Frozen? How Much are They Worth? What is the Market Outlook for Fish? Michael Schwarz, Extension Aquaculture Specialist Basics of Raising Trout in Ponds David Crosby, Extension Aquaculture Specialist What About Freshwater Shrimp? Brian Nerrie, Extension Aquaculture Specialist The Basics of Water Chemistry and What to Do with Wastewater David Kuhn, Extension Aquaculture Specialist Basics of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems Michael Schwarz, Extension Aquaculture Specialist Do You Want to Process the Fish? Bob Lane, Extension Food Processing Specialist Aquaponics, the New Full Meal Deal? Chris Mullins, Extension Horticulture Specialist Anyone wishing to attend this meeting should register by calling the Shenandoah County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension (540459-6140). There is a $15 registration fee. Checks should be made payable to “Treasurer, Virginia Tech” and
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sive event,” said Pitcock. “I am pleased that the Kids Trail could be a host. Clarke County Parks and Recreation and the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum have been great partners and we are thrilled to share in kicking this annual event off the ground. In today’s world where both parents work, it is a real problem of trying to plan what the kids can do in the summer,” said Craun. The Kids Trail’s mission is to get kids off the couch and communicating with their parents and other adults. It began with a focus group of 8 partners including Alamo Drafthouse Cinema The Family Drive In Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum Great Country Farms Harpers Ferry Adventure Center Massanutten Resort Clarke County Parks and Recreation Bryce Resort Shenandoah Caverns . The Kids Trail is going into its fourth year and has been endorsed by
the local visitor centers as well as receiving four grants from VA Tourism to help market the program. With over 50 partners, the Kids Trail begins in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia extending thru Loudoun County and down Interstate 81 to Harrisonburg, Virginia. Our mission has expanded to include “Learn thru Traveling. “. Here is a good video on the Kids Trail introducing Bucket. She now has three other mascot friends, Shenny, Ridge, and Fungi. https://youtu.be/gwG0EUKBFhQ In 2016, the Kids Trail began a mobile adventure game, which helps families find fun things to do in the valley from the attractions, agrifarms, to best friendly hikes while earning points toward a 48 hour family getaway. The game will begin again on June 1st. http://bucketsbuddy.goblueridgetravel.com/ This year as part of the Kids Trail summer program, a crayon book will be published giving families a printed guide of things to do, where to dine, and kid friendly festivals
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In Virginia Cooperative Extension’s PreventT2 lifestyle change program, participants work in a group with a trained lifestyle coach to learn the skills needed to lose weight, become more physically active, and manage stress. PreventT2 is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s proven to prevent or delay onset of type 2 diabetes. The class meets on Tuesdays from noon to 1:00 p.m. beginning April 18 in Winchester and will be held at the Frederick County Government Building, 107 N. Kent St., in the downstairs conference room. The program is free for uninsured individuals or those receiving Medicaid benefits. Others may enroll for $90, part of which is refundable upon program completion. PreventT2 support groups meet for one year — weekly through June, then once or twice a month for the following 8 months. Preregistration is required and the deadline to register is April 3. For more information or to register, contact Rebecca Davis at rdavis58@vt.edu or (540) 665-5699. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Rebecca Davis, Frederick County Extension at (540) 665-5699/ TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event. Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all regardless of age, color, disabil-
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Prince William County Adult Detention Center. He was transferred to the Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren Regional Jail and is currently held without bond. Anyone with further information regarding this case can contact Investigator Sergeant Henry at (540) 635-7100 or (540) 635-4128. WCHS teacher, students sent to ER after student uses defense spray; male student charged with assault There was some sort of incident/ assault/fight March 7 between a male and female student. A female teacher intervened to break it up. The male student used some sort of defense spray on the teacher and female student and two nearby female students were also sprayed or inhaled it or somehow were impacted. The male student left and apparently showed up at juvenile intake where he was arrested. The teacher and three female students were taken to Warren Memorial Hospital. From Sheriff McEathron: On March 7, 2017 at approximately 1:30 pm a physical assault occurred at Warren County High School between a male student and a female student. A female faculty member attempting to break up the physical assault and the female student were directly assaulted, by the male student, with a commercially available self-defense spray. Two other female students were indirectly assaulted by the self-defense spray. The male student departed the See WARREN, 22
Engle’s Angle: “Good to the Last Drop” By Kevin S. Engle Do you remember that slogan from the Maxwell House coffee commercials? I’m always trying to get the last drop, of everything, but it’s not easy. I don’t drink coffee. I prefer milk. When I pour that last glass, there’s always just a little bit more on the bottom of the container. I can turn that gallon jug upside down 15 times and never get it all. And the syrup for my waffles? The same thing. It bugs me. I don’t like to waste. Not even a tiny little bit. I confess. It’s an obsession. My microwave popcorn? There’s always little pieces stuck to the inside of the bag. And those corn chips I snack on? You can’t forget about all the crumbs hiding in the cracks and crevasses. “Remember when you’d make fun of my mother for doing that?” my wife says when she sees me in action, digging for that very last chip crumb. Is that what’s going on? Am I really turning into my mother-in-law? Wow. That’s a scary thought. And my quest isn’t contained to the kitchen. It extends to all rooms of the house, and beyond. The hand soap in the bathroom? The one my wife was using until she couldn’t get any more? I’ve been working on it for a few days now. It’s turned upside down, propped up against the corner of the bathroom vanity. I’d forgotten the lid was cracked and soap leaked out on to the counter. That was a mess. My wife is normal. Like most people, she’ll do her best to get as much of something as she can and then throw it away. But not in our house. When she’s had it, that’s when I get it. “It’s all yours,” she’ll tell me. Toothpaste. You know the routine. Squeeze the tube from the bottom and maybe even roll it up as you go. But when you get near the end, there’s some that just won’t come out no matter what you do. “I’m done. It’s hurting my hand.” And then I’ll try a few times before calling it quits, pressing and squeezing until my hand hurts too. I could cut open the tube? Nah, let’s not go there. And downstairs in the laundry room, there’s that bottle of detergent. The one that still has a few drops of blue liquid on the bottom. It’s turned upside down as well. What can I say? I’ve already said more than I should have. The last drop may be good, but will I ever get there? I’m trying. Even in a restaurant, the author has to eat every little piece of lettuce and carrot slice in his salad. His poor wife. – kevinengle456@comcast.net
Page 22 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Mid March, 2017 WARREN, from 21 location prior to the arrival of the School Resource Officer. The male student was located, soon after, at the Juvenile Intake Office. Deputies responded to that location and the male student was detained without incident. All of the victims were transported to Warren Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Room, treated for their injuries and released. Deputy Lambert and Investigator Pugh responded to the Juvenile Intake Office to interview the male student. Subsequently, the male student was arrested and charged with one count of assault and battery, two counts of assault and battery with a caustic substance and one count of disorderly conduct. Additional charges are pending. The male was transported to the NW Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Winchester. A detention hearing has been scheduled for 1:00 pm on March 8, 2017 in Warren County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Woman arrested on drug charges On March 4, 2017 at approximately 3:30a.m. deputies were flagged down by a citizen in reference to a female inside of a stationary vehicle. The female appeared to be intoxicated and impaired. Deputies made contact with the female at 9886 Winchester Road, Front Royal. She was identified as Debra Buckmaster, age 46, of Front Royal. Buckmaster showed signs of impairment and admitted to the deputies she had just used heroin. Deputies requested a narcotic k-9 to response to the location. Front Royal Police Department assisted with the use of their k-9 and received a positive alert for narcotics. Deputies subsequently located approximately 13 grams of crack cocaine that was individually packaged inside her coat pocket and purse. Buckmaster was arrested and charged with public intoxication; distribute/sell narcotics (Schedule I/II) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Buckmaster was transported to the RSW Regional Jail. Buckmaster was given at $3,500 secured bond. Anyone with further information regarding this matter should contact Warren County Sheriff ’s Office at 540-635-4128.
the individual. This system was successful in helping to locate the missing adult as a clerk of the Criser Road 7-11 called at approximately 3:35 a.m. on 03/03/2017 to report that the missing adult was in the store. Deputies responded to the scene. The male was uninjured and returned to his residence. Shenandoah National Park Announces Spring Opening Dates Facilities in Shenandoah National Park will begin opening this month and will continue to open through the spring. Harry F. Byrd Visitor Center, located at mile 51 Skyline Drive, will continue serving visitors on weekends (weather permitting) until March 23 when the visitor center will begin operating 7 days a week. The Dickey Ridge Visitor Center, located at mile 4.6 Skyline Drive, will open 7 days a week beginning April 7. Campgrounds will operate on the following schedule: Big Meadows Campground will open March 24; Lewis Mountain Campground will open March 31; Loft Mountain and Dundo Group campgrounds will open May 3. The opening of Mathews Arm Campground will be delayed until September 1. The entire wastewater system that supports the Mathews Arm Campground is under construction. This project began in the fall of 2016. Elkwallow, Pinnacles, South River, and Dundo Picnic Grounds are currently open. The remaining picnic grounds will operate as follows: Big Meadows will open March 24; Lewis Mountain will open March 31; and Dickey Ridge Picnic Grounds will open April 7. Concessioner-operated restaurants, lodges, and associated facilities will operate as follows: Lewis Mountain Cabins and Lewis Mountain Campstore will open March 17; Big Meadows Wayside and Big Meadows Shower/Laundry will open March 23; Skyland Resort will open
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CCAP Honors Pat Younk C-CAP board and staff members met last Friday afternoon in remembrance of the late Pat Younk, President of the C-CAP organization. This was a somber meeting for the staff given the many initiatives Mr. Pat ( as he was known in Warren County) had created to serve the clients of CCAP. Mr. Pat had a grand reputation for many years of service in Warren County for anyone who needed help. He personally attended to the homeless, those in need of food, clothing and medical attention. He will be greatly missed by not only C-CAP staff, but bu the community as well. In order to maintain the continuity of C-CAP services, an interim president has been assigned. With the help of C-Cap staff and board members, they have ensured that all pending initiatives and assignments are being addressed and are on schedule. The work of C-CAP will go on without missing a step. However, C-CAP volunteers have a lot of work to do
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Mid March, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 23 Girl Scout Troop Breakfast with Mickey and Minnie Girl Scout Troop 40039 will host Breakfast with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on Sunday, March 26, 2017, from 9 am to 1 pm at Browntown Community Center. $10 for adults, $7 for children, $3 for ages 3 and under for “all you can eat” pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage gravy, biscuits, coffee, milk, and juice. For more information, or to pre-purchase tickets, email Troop40039@ gmail.com
Sharon Cales and Broker Steve DuBrueler at the BRAR Awards Gala Coldwell Banker’s Sharon Cales Wins Community Service Award Coldwell Banker Premier is pleased to announce that Sharon Cales has won the Community Service Award from the Blue Ridge Association of REALTORS® (BRAR). The award was presented to Cales at the BRAR Annual Awards Gala held on February 25, 2017. Cales is one of 16 Coldwell Banker agents who received awards from the Blue Ridge Association of REALTORS® this year. According to BRAR, “each year this award is bestowed upon one REALTOR® who has made exceptional contributions to improving the quality of life in his or her community. This is an award of inspiration to recognize the positive difference REALTORS® make through the volunteering of time and resources to community organizations.” Sharon Cales has been a licensed real estate agent for 32 years. She has earned numerous awards and has been inducted into the BRAR Hall
of Fame for consistent excellence in sales. Cales feels that charitable work is an honor as well as a humbling experience, and relates that it helps her keep things in perspective. “Real estate is an increasingly difficult industry in which many feel ‘it’s all about them’”, she says, “but to me it’s about the people and their needs, helping them deal with real life issues and making their lives better in the long run. If we as an industry don’t reach out to people in need, then what have we accomplished but sell a lot of houses?” Sharon Cales volunteers with the Blue Ridge Food Pantry, teaches Financial Peace University classes along with offering Financial Counseling, and facilitates a Divorce Care Recovery Program to support people going through separation and divorce. Recently Sharon also became involved with the Billy Graham Rapid Response program as an RRT Chaplain, and traveled to assist families affected by last year’s flooding in West Virginia as well as victims of tornado damage in Petal, Mississippi. “I couldn’t be prouder of Sharon,” says Steve DuBrueler, President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Premier. “Her generosity and strong focus on supporting others really aligns perfectly with Coldwell Banker’s core values.” DuBrueler is dedicated to supporting charitable organizations and encourages all of his staff to “pay it forward” and help others whenever possible. You can reach Sharon Cales at Coldwell Banker Premier’s Front Royal office at (540) 636-7700 or by email at SharonCales@PremierMove.com. The office is located at 415 South Street, Suite C. Lane Closures And Traffic-Pattern Change For Route 11 Bridge Project At Cedar Creek The Virginia Department of Transportation has started work to construct a new Route 11 bridge over Cedar Creek. The location is at the Shenandoah-Warren county line between Strasburg and Middletown. Contractors are replacing the northbound and southbound bridges with a new two-lane structure on the curDear Stewart: With spring in the air, is there any way I can attract more birds to my yard? – Bird Lover Dear Bird Lover,
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rent northbound bridge footprint. Periodic lane closures are currently in place on Route 11 weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. between Route 629 (Oranda Road) in Shenandoah County and Route 840 (Water Plant Road) in Warren County. Motorists should be alert for the following changes in March and April 2017: Week of March 13 – The left lanes of northbound and southbound Route 11 will be closed 24/7 during construction of crossover lanes in the median. Traffic will be restricted to the right lane in each direction. Early April – Once crossover construction is complete, both directions of Route 11 will begin using the southbound bridge. Northbound traffic will follow the median crossovers on both ends of the work zone. This traffic pattern will remain in place for the duration of the bridgeconstruction project. On January 18, 2017, the Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded a $6.9 million contract to Perry Engineering Co. Inc. of Winchester, Virginia. The project has a contract completion date of November 2018. More information about the project is available here: Route 11 Cedar Creek Bridge Replacement. All work is weather permitting. The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties. Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia. org. For other assistance call the VDOT Customer Service Center, available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week. Citizens can dial 1-800-FORROAD (1-800-367-7623) from anywhere in the state to report road hazards, ask transportation questions, or get information related to Virginia’s roads. The Staunton District Twitter feed is at @VaDOTStaunton. VDOT can be followed on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and YouTube. RSS feeds are also available for statewide information. The VDOT Web page is located at www.VirginiaDOT.org.
Habitat for Humanity Widens Scope One family in Warren County is now enjoying the replacement of a broken sliding door, while two other families are relishing new front porch entry ways. These are the first three projects the non-profit Habitat for Humanity has undertaken as they expand their services into Home Repair. Over the past three decades Habitat for Humanity has built 14 new homes for County low –income families. Now they are increasing their assistance programs to include Home Repair Assistance as well as New Home Construction. Habitat President John Hensley urges low-income families to contact the Habitat office by phone or internet for help, especially elderly residents who need work done to stay in their homes. Qualified clients sign a promissory note to pay back the basic cost of the repairs over a time length to fit their budget – with no interest charge. To qualify for Home Repair Assistance, families must: • Have lived continuously in their home in Warren County for at least the last 12 months. • Have a steady income between 30 to 60% of the median household County income, which last year was $75,000. • Sign a promissory payback note bearing no interest. • Agree to share current financial information. Habitat Executive Director Lee Smith, Osina points out that Help with Housing, a former non-profit organization, went out of business two years ago as government grants dried up. Now Habitat is stepping up to the plate to help low-income County residents. They are also currently searching for a suitable lot to start volunteer construction of their 15th new home Contact the office in Front Royal on Cloud Street at 540-551-3232 or online at info@warrencountyhabitat. org. Randolph-Macon Academy March Open House Students looking for a superior
produce berries or fruit. Conifers, oaks, pecans, all are good choices to provide nuts or seeds. But in addition to these, plant trees that attract insects as well. Some birds eat nothing but bugs, but all birds feed insects to their young. So they are more likely to nest in areas with lots of critters. Hackberries, willows, catalpas, cherries, pecans, and tulip poplars are some good trees that attract lots of insects. So planting many of these trees in your yards will bring lots of birds in. We squirrels are kind of partial to many of these too, just in case you change your mind. Water is very important for all animals, even you humans. While birds will drink from those bowls or dishes that you folks put out, most prefer moving water. Most of us creatures know instinctively that still water may be stagnant which could be poi-
sonous. So we are far more likely to come to a splash or drip. We can hear it a long way off and we know there is less chance of getting sick from water that moves. Birds also need two kinds of shelter. They need places that will protect them in bad weather, and they need spots that are good to nest in. For this, plant trees with lots of stems and branches. Also different evergreens which are thick with good branch cover are great shelter spots. I prefer larger older trees with lots of holes. And many birds like those too. So if you have some older trees with a little bit of rot that are not a danger in their surroundings, you might consider leaving them in place. Some birds will excavate nest cavities which I get to use the next year for storing my acorns. What a great way to make everyone happy.
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college-prep education are invited to join Randolph-Macon Academy for a free information session and tour on Sunday, March 19, 2017. Students and their families will hear from admission and academic staff and enjoy tours of the campus with current students. Tours begin promptly at 2:00 p.m. and while reservations are appreciated, walk-ins are welcome. For more information or to RSVP, call 540-636-5484, e-mail admission@ rma.edu, or sign up online at www. rma.edu/open-house. Randolph-Macon Academy (RMA), founded in 1892, is a collegepreparatory, coeducational boarding school for students in grades 6 through 12. Students in grades 9-12 participate in R-MA’s 91st Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). R-MA is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is one of seven Falcon Foundation Schools in the U.S. The Academy is located in Front Royal, VA.
R-MA junior Ryan Latham of Amissville gives a gold-medal performance as drum major during the Military School Band and Choir Festival. Photo by Misti Walters, R-MA Photography. R-Ma Musicians Bring Home Gold And Silver Medals Fourteen R-MA Bandsmen and five members of the R-MA Chorus traveled to Norwich University in Northfield Vermont on February 2426 for the 41st Military School Band and Choir Festival. The three day festival, sponsored The Front Royal/Warren County Tree Steward program began in 1997 with volunteers dedicated to improving the health of trees by providing educational programs, tree planting and care demonstrations, and tree maintenance throughout the community. The group now consists of over 30 active members with several interns working toward becoming certified tree stewards from our annual “All About Trees Class”. Each month Stewart will answer a question from our readers. Please forward it to “Stewart” in care of: frwctreestewards@comcast.net and we may publish it in a future issue. Please visit our website at:
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The Cat in the Hat (also known as Samuels Library teen volunteer Ethan Henard) Read Across America Day On Thursday, March 2, there was much to celebrate at Samuels Public Library. The Youth Services Department celebrated the children’s success during Winter Reading Club.
Over 250 children and teens participated, reading over 3,000 books. Kiwanis Club of Front Royal joined in the celebration of Winter Reading Club, Read Across America Day, and Dr. Seuss’s birthday with breakfast for all during two family story times. Kiwanis members were readers during the story times, as well as Key Club members Mary Ann Fryfogle and Bridgette Murphy. Samuels Library teen volunteer Ethan Henard was an enthusiastic Cat in the Hat. “We are grateful for all of the support that we receive from the Kiwanis Club of Front Royal,” noted Michal Ashby, Youth Services Supervisor at Samuels Library. “They have been serving the children of our community through their service and donations to the library for years. Today they not only donated the food for the breakfast, but they brought volunteers to be a part of this event, which was a huge success.” Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Kiwanis members help shelter the homeless, feed the hungry, mentor the disadvantaged, and care for the sick. They develop youth as leaders, build playgrounds, raise funds for pediatric research, and much more. Locally, they also offer college scholarships to graduates of Warren County High School and Skyline High School. Samuels Public Library is a community resource which enhances the quality of life for residents of Warren County/Front Royal by fulfilling their personal, occupational and recreational needs through services, programs, and a collection of materials that is current, balanced and responsive to those needs. The Library strives to stimulate and broaden community interests in literature, reading and learning, and has been doing so for more than two centuries. Further information about Samuels Library is available at www.samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-
3153. Donation to Samuels Library by Elks Lodge 2382 Samuels Public Library is delighted to announce they have received a generous $1000 donation from Front Royal Elks Lodge No. 2382. This gift will be used to help fund the annual Summer Reading Club at the library. Summer Reading Club is a challenging and motivational program that rewards kids of all ages for logging reading activities consistently weekly over a ten-week period. Preschoolers can participate in the “Read to Me” group, which allows parents to log books read to younger patrons. Participants are rewarded with prizes for their reading efforts. Last year, the Summer Reading program attracted over 1,000 young readers who read over 10,000 books combined. The library is grateful to the Elks Lodge for helping make this program possible. April events from the Youth Services Department of Samuels Library These are the events taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library during the month of April. Thank you for sharing this information. More information about Samuels Library and the programs and services available can be found at www.samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-3153. Saturday, April 1 10:10 Books and Barks. Come to our extremely popular monthly program that gives developing readers the chance to read and relax with a trained therapy dog. For beginning readers and up. Registration begins March 4 2:00 Discuss This: Teen Picks & Flicks. Are you inspired by good books, articles, movies, and art? Do you write, draw, or enjoy playing music? If so, join us as we watch mov-
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Wednesday, April 5 10:15 Toddler Story time. We Love Our Library! will be the theme of our story time this week. Siblings welcome. 11:00 Preschool Story time. We Love Our Library! will be the theme of our story time this week. Siblings welcome. Thursday, April 6 10:15 Toddler Story time. We Love Our Library! will be the theme of our story time this week. Siblings welcome. 11:00 Preschool Story time. We Love Our Library! will be the theme of our story time this week. Siblings welcome. Saturday, April 8 11:00 Pansy Parade: A Children’s Garden program. Let’s beautify the garden for spring. Plant assorted pansies and then create a floral craft! For children ages 6 and up. Registration begins March 8. Tuesday, April 11 4:30 The Maker Club. The Maker Club is designed for school-aged children who want to make some-
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Wednesday, April 12 10:15 Toddler Story time. Our stories and craft will celebrate the joy and wonder of Easter. Siblings welcome. 11:00 Preschool Story time. Our stories and craft will celebrate the joy and wonder of Easter. Siblings welcome.
English as a Second Language Samuels Public Library invites you to register and attend the English as a Second Language course. This course will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. The ESL course is completely free. Learning English will not only enhance your quality of life but open many doors and present new opportunities.
Thursday, April 13 10:15 Toddler Story time. Our stories and craft will celebrate the joy and wonder of Easter. Siblings welcome. 11:00 Preschool Story time. Our stories and craft will celebrate the joy and wonder of Easter. Siblings welcome. Saturday, April 15 2:00 Chapter Chat. NEW! Chapter Chat. Do you enjoy learning about new books and sharing your favorite classics? If so, join us for Chapter Chat and share your favorite books and stories! For ages 7-11. Registration begins March 15. Tuesday, April 18 4:30 The Maker Club. The Maker Club is designed for school-aged children who want to make something creative and explore a new topic each week through books and activities. It meets after school each Tuesday at 4:30 P.M. On Tuesday, April 18, we’ll consider how we can care for the earth with our Recycling theme. Wednesday, April 19 10:15 Toddler Story time. You think your pet is weird? Wait until you hear these stories about Strange Pets! Siblings welcome. 11:00 Preschool Story time. You think your pet is weird? Wait until you hear these stories about Strange Pets! Siblings welcome. Thursday, April 20 10:15 Toddler Story time. You think your pet is weird? Wait until you hear these stories about Strange Pets! Siblings welcome. 11:00 Preschool Story time. You think your pet is weird? Wait until you hear these stories about Strange Pets! Siblings welcome. Saturday, April 22 2:00 Chess and More. Meet other kids and teens who enjoy the challenge of a good chess, checkers, or other board game. For ages 6 and up. Bring your favorite game with you. Registration begins March 22. Samuels Public Library Adult Programming April 1-15, 2017 General Education Development Samuels Public Library invites you to register and attend the General Education Development course. This
ing exploring John Singer Sargent’s techniques and style. Registration in the John singer Sargent Art Series is a Prerequisite. Early American Period Dancing Samuels Public Library invites you to join the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers for an evening of fun and dancing Thursday, April 13th. All ability levels welcome even those with two left feet! Chairs are cleared at 5pm followed by an informal music jam. Dancing begins at 6 pm and goes until 7:30.
Paws to Read New Volunteer Orientation The Humane Society of Warren County if looking for dedicated youth volunteers, ages 10-15, to volunteer in our Paws to Read Program. The Paws to Read junior volunteers meet the first two Wednesdays of each month from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The Humane Society of Warren County will be having a Paws to Read New Volunteer Orientation on Tuesday, March 14th, 2017. A Parent must attend the orientation and Paws
to Read evenings with their children. The Paws to Read Program is made possible thanks to support from: Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Learn Grant, Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Cochran Family Youth Grant. For more information on Paws to Read and the New Volunteer Orientation contact Sue at 540-635-4734 Ext 227 or e-mail coc@humanesocietywarrencounty.org – news@warrencountyreport.com
Hello Computer Samuels Public Library invites you to attend our beginning computer class for total computer novices. It is a four week course that covers turning on a computer, using a mouse, setting up email and using the internet. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 1:00pm-2:00pm and start on April 4th. Exploring Computers Samuel Public Library invites you to attend our intermediate computer class and improve your skills. Each month explore a new computer program or application in a safe, friendly environment with other intermediate computer users. Classes are held on Thursdays at 1:00pm. April will be focused on sharing and managing your home media. This includes family photos, videos, and more. Genealogy Workshop Samuels public library invites you to register and attend our Genealogy Workshop every second Tuesday of the month. Learn about online resources and share your successes and research frustrations with other amateur researchers. Reference staff will discuss a new online genealogical resource each month. This workshop will be Tuesday, April 11th at 6:00pm in the Traister Computer Lab.
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Crochet Group Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and learn how to crochet or share your talents. The group will meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 10am (April 12th and 26th). All ability levels welcome.
Early detection is the best defense in the fight against breast cancer. Our 3D
John Singer Sargent: American Impressionist of the Gilded Age Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and join us Tuesday, April 11th at 6:30pm for our Spring Art History Lecture Series. Explore the art of the American Impressionist painter John Singer Sargent with presenter Ben Glenn.
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John Singer Sargent: Speed Portraiture Workshop Samuels Public Library invites you to join us Wednesday, April 12th at 6:30pm for a hands-on workshop for participants in the John Singer Sargent Art Appreciation series. Experiment with portraiture draw-
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White Hot Havana Nights The Blue Ridge Association of Realtors Annual Gala
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By Mary Lee Clark Capital News Service In a defeat for Ticketmaster, a new state law will allow Virginians to resell tickets they’ve bought for conThe Blue Ridge Association of Realtors White Hot Havana Night By Ken Thurman Warren County Report The Blue Ridge Association of Realtors hosted its annual awards banquet to the theme of A White-Hot Havana Night, February 25th 2017, at the Millwood Banquet Hall in Winchester. Realtors from all over the Northern Shenandoah Valley gathered for a fun filled evening of food, dancing, comradery, networking, and of course rewards. The banquet room was decked out in a tropical theme with garland and swaying palms. Mojitos were passed out to all attendees (delicious) and there was a photographer (Keri Lane Studios) to capture the entire event and all the attendees on film. The white attired affair saw men and women in white including a variety of neat looking hats, jackets, and dresses. Entertainment was provided in the Mojito Lounge by “Tacos & Beer” with the BRAR President (Kent Mull) acting as Emcee. The band had a great sound and was more than easy to dance to which I of course had to partake in. Food, I’ll say, with Cuban themed Hors D’oeuvres and a variety of tasty dishes and desserts. Awards for sales ranged from sales over 1.5 million dollars (Chairman’s Award) in the calendar year to over 5 million dollars (President’s Award). There was even an award for induction into the BRAR’s hall of fame. Qualifying recipients like this year’s Michele Gibson from Berkshire Hathaway PenFed Realty had to have 5 million dollars in sales in five of the last seven years. Not bad until you realize that the average sale in the area is under $200,000. For a complete list of recipients check out http:// blueridgerealtors.com/annual-awards. Special recognition awards were also presented for: REALTOR® of The Year - Natalie Langford, ERA Oakcrest Realty Salesperson of The Year - Sheila Swope, Re/Max Roots Rookie of The Year - Stephanie Feltner, ERA Oakcrest Realty Ethics Award - Lilly Triplett, Colony Realty Community Service Award - Sharon Cales, Coldwell Banker Premier Properties Affiliate of The Year - Barbara Ritter, PrimeLending Also announced was Andi Robinson from Coldwell Banker Premier Properties who will become next year’s BRAR president. The event was hosted by Integrity Home Mortgage and was thoroughly by everyone including myself (I also do real estate). For more information on area realtors or the BRAR contact them at (540) 667-2606 or visit them on the web at blueridgerealtors.com
certs, football and basketball games, and other public events. Gov. Terry McAuliffe has signed two bills that would protect people involved in reselling tickets – a practice critics call scalping. The law also says you can’t be turned away if you show up at an event with a ticket you received from someone else. One of the measures – House Bill 1825 – was sponsored by Del. David Albo, R-Fairfax. He had a personal reason for proposing the legislation. It stemmed from a secret that, for a while, he kept even from his wife, Rita. “One thing she did not know about me when we got married is, she figured Republican, lawyer – you know, straight guy. She does not know I am a metalhead,” said Albo, 54. One of his favorite bands is Iron Maiden. And when Albo found out they were coming to Virginia to play at Nissan Pavilion (now called Jif-
fyLube Live) in Bristow, he bought two $200 tickets as soon as sales opened up on Ticketmaster. Rita Albo later broke it to her husband that the Iron Maiden concert was the same week as the family’s vacation. Del. Albo decided he needed to bite the bullet and try to resell the tickets. But he couldn’t do that on the Ticketmaster website because the show wasn’t sold out. And Ticketmaster prohibits reselling its tickets anywhere else. Albo said he couldn’t even give the tickets to a friend because Ticketmaster’s policies require the concertgoer to show an ID or credit card of the original ticket purchaser. After Albo told legislators about his ordeal, the General Assembly passed House Bill 1825 and Senate Bill 1425, sponsored by Sen. Bill Stanley, R-Franklin. The bills state that:
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Tickets to any professional concert, sporting event or theatrical production cannot be sold “solely through a delivery method that substantially prevents the purchaser of the ticket from lawfully reselling the ticket on the Internet ticketing platform of the ticket purchaser’s choice.” “No person shall be discriminated against or denied admission to an event solely on the basis that the person resold a ticket, or purchased a resold ticket, on a specific Internet ticketing platform.” McAuliffe signed the bills March 3.
The law will take effect July 1. Violators could be fined up to $5,000. Critics say the legislation opens the door for ticket scalping or “touting,” in which people, sometimes using computer software, buy tickets only with the intention of reselling them at a higher price to make a profit. Ticketmaster did not respond Tuesday to a request for comment about Virginia’s new law. However, when Albo’s bill came before the House of Delegates in January, the company issued a statement saying, See VIRGINIA, 28
Front Royal Karate Students Participate in Kangeiko in Fort Valley
By Kevin O’Brien, age 9 (with typing and editing assistance) Kangeiko is an annual karate training and celebration held at the start of the New Year. During the training segment, karate-ka trainees warm up outdoors no matter the temperature or weather (snow and ice are exciting for everyone!). Next, students perform their kata/ routines, spar with each other and demonstrate their skills. On March 4, dozens of local karate students participated in the Kangeiko in Fort Valley, VA.
For members of St. Michael’s Shotokan Karate dojo, which meets twice weekly at the Youth Center in Front Royal, VA, the event has become a favorite tradition. Typically held in January, it was moved to March this year. The youngest member to complete the vigorous outdoor training and running was Malta Klassen, age 5, of Front Royal. During the Kangeiko, led by Sensei Commack of Fort Valley, dojo members pledged another year of karate membership and training. They honored the founders and karate masters, their parents and fel-
low karate-ka. A feature of the celebration was a toast to the Sensei, and to the parents who make training possible for their children. During the demonstration, trainees performed kata (the “form”, a detailed pattern of movements), kumite (fighting/ sparring techniques); and the basic techniques of karate. All karate-ka pledged to always follow the Dojo Kun, or code of conduct: Seek Perfection of Character. Be Faithful. Endeavor.
Respect Others. Refrain from violent behavior. After the Kangeiko, regular training resumed in Front Royal on Monday and Thursday nights. For more information on Shotokan karate or our dojo, contact Sensei Cammack at mcoloncammack@gmail.com . Kevin O’Brien has lived in Front Royal all his life (he will be 10 this month). He has been training with Sensei Cammack at St. Michael’s Dojo since 2013 and has achieved the purple belt rank.
Page 28 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Mid March, 2017 VIRGINIA, from 27 “This scalper friendly legislation is harmful to every sports and music fan in the Commonwealth, and the bill should be rejected just as it has been in other states across the country.” Two other states – New York and Colorado – have adopted laws similar to Virginia’s. On the other hand, ticket vendors like StubHub, a website owned by eBay designed for people to resell and buy second-hand tickets, applauded the new state law. “This legislation protects Virginia fans and ensures an open and unrestricted ticket marketplace,” said Laura Dooley, senior manager of government relations at StubHub. “We are proud to advocate in support of legislation like the Virginia bills on behalf of our users.” Shenandoah County Fair Schedule As previously announced, the concert lineup for this year’s fair includes multi Grammy award Nashville recording artist Martina McBride appearing Wednesday, August 30th, a Thursday night, August 31st double header features William Michael Morgan known for his recent #1 country hit “I Met A Girl” and special
opening guest High Valley featuring their current hit “Make You Mine.” Friday, September 1st , the 70s/80s rock giant Styx appears in the Valley for the first time. Tickets for all of these nights are already on sale at shencofair.com. A special event in the evening of Thursday, August 24th, will be a 100th Anniversary Parade to be held in Woodstock at 6:30 PM. Details and entry forms are available on the Fair’s website: www.shencofair.com On opening night, Friday, Aug. 25th, the Fair will host “ Virginia’s Largest Pig Scramble” with 100 pigs up for grabs by 100s of wide eyed kids ready to catch and bring home their prize. The remaining lineup represents a great variety of Motorsports events: 1) Young Farmer’s Tractor Pull on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 26th followed by the Modified Tractor Pull that evening. 2) A new change for the 100th year celebration is the always classic two night Demolition Derby but this year being held on Sunday night, August 27th and Monday night, August 28th (traditionally they have always been Mon and Tues. nights) 3) Tuesday, Aug. 29th will see a return of the increasingly popular “Pick-up Truck Drag Races.”
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(Tractor Pull and Drag Race ticket buyers who like to be on the track seats should note that the finish line and starting lines have changed ends.) The final night, Saturday, September 2nd will see a return of last year’s sellout show “Vater’s Monster Sports Truck Show” featuring the Monster Jam World Champion “Overkill Evolution” , along with appearances by Black Stallion, Iron Warrior, and the kid’s favorite Higher Education. This year’s show will also feature a special motorcycle stunt show as well. Reserve Tickets for all shows are on sale online only. They are available online through ETIX at www.shencofair.com A Super Pass is available for $149.00 (over $60 savings) that gains fair admission and reserved seats to all the grandstand events. For more information, contact the Box Office at (540) 459-7300. Gov. McAuliffe expected to sign marijuana reforms By SaraRose Martin Capital News Service Virginia probably will ease up a bit in its laws against marijuana by making it easier for epilepsy patients to obtain cannabis extract oils and by relaxing the penalty for people caught with small amounts of marijuana. Gov. Terry McAuliffe is expected to sign the handful of marijuana-
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related bills passed by the General Assembly during its recent session. They include SB 1027, which will allow Virginia pharmacies to make and sell marijuana extract oils for treating intractable epilepsy, and HB 2051 and SB 1091, which will eliminate the state’s punishment of automatically suspending the driver’s license of adults convicted of simple marijuana possession. Currently, it is illegal in Virginia to purchase THC-A or CBD oils. In 2015, the General Assembly carved out one exception – for people who suffer from intractable epilepsy. Epilepsy patients and their caregivers are allowed to possess the marijuana extract oils. But they face problems buying the medication. SB 1027, sponsored by Sen. David Marsden, D-Fairfax, will allow “pharmaceutical processors” – after obtaining a permit from the state Board of Pharmacy and under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist – to grow low-THC cannabis, manufacture the oil and then provide it to epilepsy patients who have a written certification from a doctor. “Virginia will only be the second state in the nation that has this type of program, the first being Missouri,” said Maggie Ellinger-Locke, legislative counsel for the Marijuana Policy Project, which advocates liberalizing
marijuana laws. “It’s a far cry from an effective medical marijuana program, but it’s still a step in the right direction.” Ellinger-Locke said 28 states and the District of Columbia have fullfledged programs in which people with cancer, glaucoma and other diseases can get a prescription to use marijuana. Marsden’s bill includes an emergency clause. So when the governor signs it, the law will take effect immediately. Del. Les. Adams, R-Chatham, and Sen. Adam Ebbin, D-Alexandria, carried the measures regarding driver’s licenses. Under the legislation, which would take effect July 1, judges will have the discretion to suspend the license of an adult convicted of marijuana possession – but the penalty would not be automatic. Juveniles would still be subject to an automatic six-month suspension of their driver’s license. Ellinger-Locke said the laws are in step with reforms happening across the country. “We are optimistic,” she said. “The polling shows that Virginians desperately want their marijuana policy changed and laws reformed in some capacity, and I think that lawmakers are starting to hear the call in Virginia as well as throughout the U.S.”
Mid March, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 29 Those calls went largely unheeded during the 2017 legislative session, as about a dozen proposals, ranging from establishing a medical marijuana program to decriminalizing marijuana possession, failed. For example, Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel of Winchester introduced bills to make marijuana products available to people with cancer, AIDS, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis and several other diseases (SB 1298) and to create a pilot program for farmers to grow hemp (SB 1306). Both bills cleared the Senate but died in the House. Marijuana likely will be an issue in statewide elections this year. Vogel, who is seeking the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor, has
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vowed to be an advocate for medical marijuana. “It has no psychotropic effects, and no one is dealing it on the illicit market. For the people that are sick and really wanted the bill to pass, it was heartbreaking,” Vogel said. “I think this is a little bit of bias and a little bit of lack of education ... The overwhelming majority of the voting public believes having access to that kind of medication is very helpful.” Medical marijuana bills faced opposition from legislators afraid that expansion may become a slippery slope. Sen. Dick Black, R-Loudoun, recalled returning from serving in the Marines in Vietnam in the 1960s when, he said, marijuana use caused a collapse of “good order and discipline.” Delegate Bob Marshall Questions Legality of Closing Alexandria Schools for “A Day Without Women” Delegate Bob Marshall yesterday requested an informal opinion from Virginia’s Attorney General (see attached) asking whether the Alexandria School Superintendent acted in properly in granting paid leave to 300 teachers who are collectively shutting down Alexandria’s public schools. Students and parents should not be inconvenienced at the last minute by 300 Alexandria public school teachers who want to attend a public demonstration for the purpose of making a generalized statement of
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political protest against the Trump Administration. I understand some teachers do not like the outcome of the 2016 Presidential election and that is certainly their right. A sufficient number of Alexandria teachers who all signed contracts to teach public school children decided to “skip school” resulting in closing an entire school division. Participation in such demonstrations should occur on a weekend so students do not lose instructional time, and working parents are not required to either take time off their own jobs or find alternative child care. Exploring Aquaculture: A Potential Alternative Agriculture Enterprise for Shenandoah Valley Farmers There will be an educational meeting on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at the New Market Fire Hall, 9771 South Congress Street, New Market, VA, to discuss Exploring Aquaculture: A Potential Alternative Agriculture Enterprise for Shenandoah Valley Farmers. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. and will conclude by 3:00 p.m. There is a $15 registration fee. “There is a growing demand for fish in the United States” says Extension Aquaculture Specialist Michael Schwarz. “And a large portion of the demand for that fish is within 8 hours driving (Atlanta – New York City) distance from the Shenandoah Valley”. However, the United States imports far more fish into the United States than is produced here. Ultimately there is a great demand for fish. But this great demand does not automatically translate into profitable enterprises for farmers. Michael Schwarz believes there is great potential for aquaculture throughout
Virginia especially small scale systems that fulfill demand in “niche” markets. However, before anyone invests, they need to do all their homework on all aspects of the production and marketing system. The purpose of this meeting is to introduce Shenandoah Valley landowners and farmers to the world of aquaculture and aquaponics. The meeting will cover a wide range of topics, all at the introductory level. Attendees will be especially pleased to see Virginia Tech’s new Mobile Aquaponics Trailer. This will allow participants to see and touch equipment that is used in recirculating aquaculture and aquaponics systems. A summary of the agenda is provided below: Starting with Markets in Mind: Where are You Going to Sell Them? Live, On–Ice, Cleaned or Frozen? How Much are They Worth? What is the Market Outlook for Fish? Michael Schwarz, Extension Aquaculture Specialist Basics of Raising Trout in Ponds David Crosby, Extension Aquaculture Specialist What About Freshwater Shrimp? Brian Nerrie, Extension Aquaculture Specialist The Basics of Water Chemistry and What to Do with Wastewater David Kuhn, Extension Aquaculture Specialist Basics of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems Michael Schwarz, Extension Aquaculture Specialist Do You Want to Process the Fish? Bob Lane, Extension Food Processing Specialist Aquaponics, the New Full Meal Deal? Chris Mullins, Extension Horticulture Specialist Anyone wishing to attend this
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Frederick County Crime of the Week – March 13, 2017 This week’s Crime of the Week involves the attempted burglaries of three businesses in Frederick County between March 2 and March 4, 2017. Two of these occurred in the 3100 block of Valley Pike, and the third in the 100 block of Full House Drive. Suspect(s) did not gain entry in any of these incidents but substantial damage was done to the buildings in each attempt. If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspect vehicle in these incidents, please contact Crime Solvers at (540) 665-TIPS (8477). Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Incident #’s 17001093, 17001094 and 17001148. Investigator H. Smoke Winchester City Crime of the Week - March 6, 2017 The Winchester Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle theft from the 1100 block of Woodstock Lane. Officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Woodstock lane in reference to a motor vehicle theft that occurred over night. The victim stated that he was not sure if he left his key in the vehicle, and further explained that his vehicle had a push start ignition. He stated that because of the push start ignition, a key could be left inside of the vehicle and the door would open if someone pulled on the door handle. The victim described his vehicle has a 2015 Silver Chrysler 200, 4 Door, with VA Registration VJE1377. Anyone with information on a suspect or the location of the vehicle is encouraged to contact Crime Solvers at 540-665-TIPS (8477). Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000.00. Please Reference Incident Number: 17007529
The Town of Front Royal has released three new websites which launched today March 16, 2017. They have many new features that we are excited for you to navigate through. While some of the features are the same, the new items include, but not limited to, quicker and faster ways to make online payments, find agenda and minutes, search the calendar of events, see employment opportunities and much more. One of the most exciting sec-
tions of the website is “Framing Front Royal” where you can share and vote on your favorite photos of Front Royal and Warren County. Check out the gallery of photos that have already been placed on the website. The new calendar of events shows local and governmental meetings and events. Visit us: http://www.frontroyalva.com http://www.discoverfrontroyal.com http://www.frontroyalworks.com
meeting should register by calling the Shenandoah County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension (540-4596140). There is a $15 registration fee. Checks should be made payable to “Treasurer, Virginia Tech” and mailed to VCE-Shenandoah County, 600 North Main Street, Suite 100, Woodstock, VA 22664. VCE’s policy is that there will be a $50 charge for all returned checks. Please register by March 21. In the event of inclement weather, call (540) 459-6140. A special thank you to the following agribusinesses for helping to sponsor the meeting: American National Farm Family Insurance, BASF, Bayer CropScience, Binkley & Hurst, CFC Farm & Home Center, DeKalb / Asgro, Dow Agrosciences LLC, Mark Dunford Insurance Agency, Dupont, First Bank & Trust Company, Helena Chemical Co., James River Equipment, King’s AgriSeeds, Inc., Mathias Brothers, Inc., MidAtlantic Farm Credit, Page Cooperative Farm Bureau, Pasture Management Systems, Inc., Pioneer Seed, Rockingham Cooperative Farm Bureau, Rockingham Petroleum, Southern States – Front Royal, Southern States – Luray, Southern States – Winchester, Syngenta, Valley Fertilizer & Chemical Company, Wightman Insurance Agency, Winchester Equipment Company, and Woodstock Equipment Co. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Robert A. Clark, Senior Extension Agent, Agriculture, at the Shenandoah County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension at (540) 459-6140/TDD* during business hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120. Horse farm owners invited to enroll in conservation short course MIDDLEBURG, Va. — A new six-week course being offered this spring will give Northern Virginia horse farm owners the opportunity to learn about conservation practices that can improve local water quality and farming operations. Healthy Land for Healthy Horses: A Short Course on Pasture and Manure Management will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., starting April 24 at the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center. The course will cover conservation specific to horse farms. Topics such as soil fertility, grazing management, plant identification and nutrient management will be discussed. Hands-on activities will complement classroom lectures, and an optional bus tour will enable participants to visit nearby farms where conservation practices are being used. The course is free, but registration is required. Visit http://arec.vaes. vt.edu/arec/middleburg/Events/dcr. html to register and view a detailed description of each session. $35 fee.
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Friday, March 17 A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 46. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Friday night: A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Saturday, March 18 A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Light southwest wind becoming west 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. 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. Must be 12 to play. No smoking. Saturday night: A chance of rain
and snow showers before 2am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Sunday, March 19 Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Monday, March 20 Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Monday night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Tuesday, March 21 Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Tuesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
7pm - 8pm BZA Meeting. Front Royal Administration Building, 102 E Main Street, Front Royal. Wednesday, March 22 Sunny, with a high near 49. Wednesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Thursday, March 23 Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. 4pm - 5pm Anti-Litter Council Mtg. Warren County Government Center. Friday, March 24 7pm - 10pm Front Porch Style Pickin' Party. Warren County Senior Center, 1217 Commonwealth Ave. All levels of talent are welcome. Acoustic instruments only.
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Mid March, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 31 Saturday, March 25 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. Must be 12 to play. No smoking. Monday, March 27 7pm - 8pm Council Meeting. County of Warren Government Cen-
ter. 7pm - 8pm Council Work Session. Town Administration Building, 102 E. Main St. Thursday, March 30 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.
Must be 12 to play. No smoking. Saturday, April 1 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. Must be 12 to play. No smoking. – news@warrencountyreport.com
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The Humane Society of Warren County will celebrate its 70th Birthday with an open house on April 1, 12 ~ 2P.M at The Humane Society of Warren County, 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA. A card shower will be hosted March 1st through April 1st, celebrating the 70th Birthday of the 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 receive 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. Curtis: 6 year old neutered male pit mix. He was surrendered to the shelter because his family had to move and couldn’t take him with them. He’s house and crate trained, has had basic obedience training and loves to play.
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Mercedes: 10 year old spayed female pit mix. She’s a very friendly and loving girl, who loves to play and get rewarded with treats.
Finn: 4 year old neutered male lab mix. He’s a super sweet guy that just loves to snuggle! He can be a little shy of strangers, but gets very attached to his family. Finn would do best in a quiet home.
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Shiloh: 7 month old male shepherd mix. He’s housebroken, knows basic commands and is a happy and playful pup and loves people and other dogs.
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With your help we have been able to place thousands of animals in good homes. Contact Alison @ 540-551-2072 if you would like to become a pet sponsor too!
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