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Fundraiser scheduled for Superhero Mason Langlais Dinner and music event set for 4-8 p.m. April 9 at the Front Royal Fire Department

Mason Langlais is seen here with his mother Jennifer, and sister Jillian.

Mason Langlais is a four-year-old boy born with a very rare genetic mutation called Dyskeratosis Congenita (DC), and he is in the process of undergoing treatment for it at Boston’s Children’s Hospital. The family needs help with medical bills as well as travel and living expenses. By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report A four-year-old boy from Front

Royal is literally fighting for his life. In January 2016, Mason Langlais was diagnosed with a very rare genetic mutation called Dyskeratosis

Congenita (DC), which causes bone marrow failure. His parents, Jennifer Shell and Patrick Langlais, have taken him to Boston to get help with the fight. The only treatment for this mutation is a bone marrow transplant, which doesn’t cure DC but will take care of the bone marrow failure. Fortunately, a donor was found, but there are only a few hospitals in the country that can deal with his particular needs, which are complicated, and the Boston Children’s Hospital is

one of them. However, both parents have taken time away from jobs and need help with medical bills as well as travel and living expenses. “He was in the hospital for a bone marrow transplant on January 20th but is now in the Ronald McDonald House with his parents. He’s still going through the engrafting process and this means that things are definitely moving in the right direction. I was told by his grandmother that his engraftment is at 97%...which

at this point has surprised even the doctors,” said Carol Vorous, who has taken on the task of fundraising to help them with expenses. She has organized a fundraiser for the family, which includes a dinner, music, a silent auction, raffles and more. This is scheduled for Sunday, April 9th, from 4 – 8 p.m. at the Front Royal Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department at 221 N. Commerce Ave. She heard about Mason’s story from Tammy Jo Shell, Mason’s grandmother, who is a co-worker at Ressie Jeffries Elementary School. Speaking for the family, Vorous gave a little bit of information on what has been happening with him. “It’s such a rare gene mutation, but the engraftment process is where it should be, they say, and that’s a good thing. They will be in Boston for another few months, but don’t know exactly how long. The doctors estimate from three to six months,” she said. Many other medical situations can arise because of the gene mutation and the family has quite a few more hurdles to face before he is where he needs to be. “Anything that will help with expenses that we can raise with the dinner will be helpful, and people can also donate directly to a special fund at the Front Royal Credit Union

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Early April, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 3 under the Mason Langlais fund.” So far, Toray Plastics has contributed to the costs, and there are a few more businesses that are on the horizon. There may be more fundraisers in future because of his upcoming medical hurdles, but so far, this one has had a good response. “The more people who come, the more successful it will be,” said Vorous. They have given Mason “Super Hero” status because of his love of super heroes and for his heroic efforts to get through this part of his life. Helpers are members of his “Team Super Hero.” Vorous is letting people know how anyone who wants to join the super hero team can help. She made flyers asking businesses and/or individuals if they would like to donate items for the silent auction/raffle. Gift cards or gift certificates for restaurants or businesses

Ressie Jeffries Elementary School students made cards and sent them to Mason Langlais to let him know they are thinking about him. are also welcome, as well as gift certificates for services like hair or nail appointments, oil changes, car wash/ detailing, dog grooming and more. “Use your imagination, the possibilities are endless. If this is some-

thing you would be able to help with, please let me know and I will get the flyers to you,” she says. So far, the larger community has responded, as well as the school community of Ressie Jeffries. So many people have already volunteered to help and donations from businesses and restaurants for the silent auction have been coming in. Right now there are over 60 items for the silent auction and raffles. Others have volunteered to serve at the dinner, to hand out flyers and to help in any way they can. If you would like to help in any way or donate an item for

This “Super Hero” cape was made by Wendy Williams, and given to Mason Langlais by the Kindergarten team at Ressie Jeffries Elementary School. If anyone, adults or kids, would like to send Mason a card, a happy note or a handmade picture, send them to Jennifer Shell at 229 Kent St., Rm. 16, Brookline, MA 02446. the silent auction or raffle, message Carol Vorous on Facebook, and share this event with family and friends. “I want to personally thank the businesses and individuals in town for donating items for the silent auction and/or monetary donations to help out with the dinner itself. And a special thank you to anyone praying for Mason and his family. Prayer definitely moves the Hand of God. This has been a group effort and the spirit of this community has been evident,”

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MASON, from 3 The students at her school have been supportive, though, and wanted to send Mason something to show they care. Wendy Williams made Mason a “Super Hero” cape it was given to him by the Kindergarten team at the school. Other students made cards to send. If anyone, adults or kids, would like to send Mason a card, a happy note, or a handmade picture, they can be sent to Jennifer Shell at 229 Kent St., Rm. 16, Brookline, MA 02446. Vorous is also looking for at least one “Super Hero” (two would be even better) who would like to dress the part and show up for this event as a great surprise for Mason. “So, if anyone would like to help make this happen, please let me know,” she asks. She added that Mason has become somewhat of a Super Hero to her. “He has had to battle the forces against him, but in the end he will prevail – of that, I have no doubt,” she said. Also, kids gathered for a movie night at RJES to help raise money for the dinner. The kids watched “Pete’s Dragon,” ate popcorn and enjoyed drinks. Mason’s grandmother, Tammy Shell, shared this on Facebook, “I know God has a hand on Mason and his family...that much is evident. He continues to improve...yes, there are some ups and downs, but he is further along than any of us expected. And for that, I thank and praise God. There are many variables that factor (into) the family being able to move out of the hospital and into the Ronald McDonald apartment, but Mason is headed in that direction!! I never doubted for one minute that God gave Mason that “Super Hero” ability to fight his way through this. Please continue to pray for them through this journey they are on.” Vorous added her thoughts on what the dinner event would mean to the family. “I do think it’s important to point out that having your family so far away from home is a very difficult thing to go through. They are away from everything and everyone familiar to them. And for a four-year-old...

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Front Royal Town Council passes consent agenda items By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report

On March 27th, the Front Royal Town Council met with a busy schedule on their hands. The first item on the agenda was ‘Paint the Town Purple Day.’ The council received a request from Donna Strickler, a leadership committee member of the Front Royal-Warren County Relay for Life, seeking to proclaim Sunday May 7, 2017 as “Paint the Town Purple Day. In a letter to acting town manager Joseph Waltz, Strickler formally made the request,

Letter to the Editor Dear Fellow Residents, You may have noted that President Trump’s projected budget zeroes out several grant programs that benefit rural communities like Front Royal. One of these is the HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. CDBG funds are allocated to the states for a variety of community development needs. Last year, Front Royal was awarded $35,000 for development of a business district revitalization plan. The plan included a number of activities that would help revitalize our downtown economy, including a façade improvement plan, rebranding, and a variety of public improvements to infrastructure: public parking and restrooms, alleyway enhancements, wayfinding signage, a public outdoor pavilion for events and our farmers market, the long-awaited completion of the popular Royal Shenandoah Greenway Trail, and more. During the planning process, over 198 attended public workshops, and over 50 local businesses and organizations were interviewed. To realize our downtown rejuvenation, the next step is a $1.9 million dollar implementation strategy, including a 1 million dollars applied for through the CDBG program. But what happens if the CDBG is eliminated? Funds from the CDBG are so important in making improvements that will generate job and economic development in our community – and in all rural communities! If you are concerned about the loss of this valuable program, please let our Congressman know. Representative Bob Goodlatte can be reached at https://goodlatte.house.gov or you can meet with one of his staffers every Wednesday at Samuels Public Library, 10-noon. Thank you. Sonja Carlborg Front Royal

stating that the Front Royal-Warren County Relay for Life was an organization within the American Cancer Society that helps to raise money and bring awareness to cancer. Also in the letter was a request for permission to hold an Ice Cream Social for the afternoon of May 7, 2017 at the Main Street Gazebo from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Included in that request was an invitation for Front Royal Mayor Hollis Tharpe and members of the Town Council to attend. This year’s relay is scheduled for June 10. It will begin at 5:00 pm and end at midnight. The proclamation reads in part, “I, Hollis L. Tharpe, on behalf of the Town Council of the Town of Front Royal Virginia, do hereby proclaim Sunday May 7th 2017 as “Paint the Town Purple Day,” throughout Front Royal, and we urge citizens to recognize and participate in the Relay for Life and Paint the Town Purple events held in this community. The council also received a request from Donald Price, Executive Director of Access Independence Inc. who was seeking to proclaim April

8th through the 14th as Northern Shenandoah Valley Disability Awareness Week 2017. The last proclamation request of the evening came from Randolph Macon Academy. They are seeking to proclaim and celebrate R-MA’s 125th Anniversary with a community-wide celebration on April, 28, 29, and 30th 2017, in the Town of Front Royal. The proclamation reads, in part, “the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Front Royal hereby proclaim and celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Randolph-Macon Academy and congratulate the Academy on a century and a quarter of good citizenship to the Town of Front Royal and Warren County.” Next the council approved a donation from the Front Royal Police Department to Warren County Parks and Recreation of 21 Kenwood TK980 mobile radios and old analog radios that were replaced by current digital mobiles. In a letter to the Interim Town Manager Captain Jason Ryman stated, “As we have no use for the old

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radios, I respectfully ask permission to donate the old police radios to the Warren County Parks and Recreation Department to assist their personnel in maintaining contact with each other and providing an added layer of safety for their personnel. The rank and file employees of Parks and Rec. have always been willing to help our officers when needed. This would be an excellent showing of our willingness to help them and our commitment to keeping everyone working within the town safe.” The last item in the consent agenda was the approval for a bid for application of Slurry Seal for road repairs throughout the town. The Council was requested to approve a bid for application of emulsified asphalt slurry seal to selected streets in town, to Boxley Materials Company in the amount of $1.91 per square yard with a total cost of $420,200.00. The amount of slurry ordered is expected to cover at least 220,000 square yards and the contractor is expected to supply all labor, material, equipment, supervision, tools, parts, and traffic controls, and any incidents necessary to complete the project. The Department of Environmental Services will work with the Contractor to stay within the budget constraints of the line item set aside for this project. This consent agenda passed on a 6-0 vote. – tim@areaguides.com Letters to the Editor are welcome but must include the author’s name and town and should be emailed to: editor@warrencountyreport.com

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RSW Regional Jail gets new superintendent Authority Board appointed Russell W. “Russ” Gilkison to head the facility starting March 27

Superintendent Russell W. “Russ” Gilkison, at ease in his office on his second full day after taking over as head of the Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren Regional Jail. By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report Superintendent Russell W. “Russ” Gilkison was enjoying his new office and new title on Tuesday, March 27, near the end of his second full day as head of the Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren (RSW) Regional Jail. “Everything’s going well so far,” he said. The RSW Regional Jail Authority Board appointed him to the post on March 25, since former Superintendent William Wilson left to take a position in the Richmond area closer to his family. Even though he’s still moving into his office, he’s familiar with the job. He’s had plenty of experience in handling responsibilities as deputy su-

perintendent for the four years since the jail opened in 2014. He talked a little bit about his experiences and how he feels about the new undertaking he faces. Right in the beginning, he was drafted as interim superintendent for three months during the search for a replacement for Robert Mulligan, who originally had the job, but left it before a new superintendent was in place. “It was a little busy, with new staff, and not having a second manager in place to get everything going in the right direction,” he said, and added, “but we have a good staff and made it through the troubling times.” This is probably an understatement, as it was a whole new world for everyone, with staff and inmates coming from three different counties

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and the local community. Since then, there have been a lot of improvements under Wilson, and the jail has a lot of positive programs and is in the process of adding more. One project that he was heading before his promotion is a “positive partnership” with Warren County’s Humane Society called PAWS, which involves bringing rescue dogs to stay in the jail so selected inmates can train them for adoption. There’s an area set aside for the training activities where dogs sleep in crates outside the cells. Dogs and their inmate trainers will work together in an adjacent recreation area and a trained animal specialist will teach the classes designed to teach dogs basic obedience and self-control so that whoever adopts them will

have a well-mannered, trained animal Gilkison said they’re in the process of finding someone on staff to take over for him in the program, and then they’ll begin to evaluate inmates who will be good with the dogs. They can have no history of violence or animal cruelty, for example. Once that list is complete, they’ll have a joint interview with the Humane Society staff so all are in agreement. He’s hoping to have this in place within a month or so. Gilkison is also excited about the possibility of getting tablets and ebooks for inmates, which, he said, will not involve tax dollars. Right now it’s hard to get everyone in all the different areas of the jail involved in educational activities at the

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chosen to go on through more interviews to get the duty. In 1997, after talking to a few retired law-enforcement officers, who told him they thought it would suit him, Gilkison began his law enforcement career with the Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office, participated in opening the first phase of a new adult detention center there and worked his way up through the ranks to become Assistant Division Commander of the Corrections Court Services Division. In December 2013, he was hired as deputy superintendent for the RSW Regional Jail, and said it was pretty exciting to be there for the beginning of a new jail facility. He and his family live in Clarke County, and he likes it, especially for the easy commute. “Depending on how I get here, it’s either one stop light or three,” he said, concluding, “My job as leader of this agency is to meet the needs to provide security to the community and to provide rehabilitative opportunities to help people get back into the community and make it a whole lot better place,” he said. Doug Stanley, Warren County Administrator and RSW Regional Jail Authority Chairman gave his approval to the appointment. “The Authority is pleased to appoint Russ as jail superintendent. He has been with the Authority since we started hiring for the facility and was intimately involved in the startup of the facility. He came to the RSW with 16-plus years of progressively responsible experience with Loudoun County and has capably served as deputy superintendent over the past four-plus years, including a three-month stint as acting Superintendent. Russ has the respect and support of the RSW staff as well as that of the Authority Board and has earned the opportunity to lead this facility,” he said. At the RSW Authority Board meeting, members also thanked out-

going Superintendent Bill Wilson for his leadership over the past two and a half years. “On behalf of the Authority Board, I want to express our sincere thanks to Bill for his efforts in stabilizing the organization and helping us work through the startup, reimbursement

from the Department of Corrections for their 50 percent of eligible construction costs, and certification of the jail. Bill’s previous experience with the Department of Corrections proved invaluable. He brought a wealth of knowledge about regional jail operations to the RSW. We wish

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January RSW Regional Jail Meeting Presentation on FY 2016 Audit

Mr. James Kelly gave the audit report as follows: The first page of the audit report states that the financial statements are fairly presented and materially correct and that an unmodified opinion was used, which is the highest assurance that can be provided on the

financial statements. The statement of net position of the Authority begins of page four of the audit report. At the end of the year the Authority had approximately $10,000,000 in cash and investments, about $5,000,000 of those funds are held for the debt service. At the end of FY 2016, the Authority showed net assets of a little over $29,000,000,

about $5,800,000 of that was unrestricted. One measure of how the Authority is doing is to compare the unrestricted net position to the annual expenditures of the Authority. On page five of the audit report is the Authority income statement which shows that the Authority spent $11,400,000 in operating expenses. The Authority’s unrestricted net po-

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Page 10 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Early April, 2017 MEETING, from 9 tions and hired an outside consultant to alleviate the number of adjustments that need to be made and help strengthen the internal controls of the Authority. There are no significant deficiencies recorded this year which is a positive step. There are a few internal control suggestions to the Authority that have been presented in a separate management letter for the Board to review. The auditors also issued a governance letter to the Board and it states that they had no issues of disagreements with management and that management agreed to post all of the adjusting audit entries. Ms. Price thanked Ms. Clinedinst and staff for an excellent audit. Mr. Stanley thanked them particularly for addressing all of the issues identified during the audit last year. On a motion by Mr. Helsley, seconded by Sheriff McEathron, and by the following vote, the RSW Regional Jail Authority Board approved the audit as presented: Aye: Carter, Frazier, Helsley, Keyser, McEathron, Price, Sayre, Stanley Superintendents Report Mr. Wilson reported on the following items: During the month of November staff worked with 95.3 WZRV the River Radio in collecting canned goods for the holidays. RSW collected over 1,400 cans for the food drive. This was the jail’s first attempt and the goal was 1,000 cans. Mr. Wilson is proud of the staff that pitched in to make this a success. RSW also supplied Work Force inmates to help with loading all the can goods

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brought into the River’s bus. RSW’s next project will be a blood drive which is tentatively set for March 10, 2017. The word just went out and there are already 25 people signed up to donate. Staff will be notifying other law enforcement agencies in the area. On November 30, 2016 Officer Barbara Stickley became the first officer to retire from RSW. Officer Stickley had 20 years of service in corrections, the majority of which was with the Shenandoah Sheriff ’s Department. A small reception was held at RSW for Barbara where she was given a shadow box that contained her original badge from Shenandoah County and other mementoes of her career. Barbara’s husband and daughters were able to attend. She is greatly missed. As stated in November’s report, regional jails are members of VaRisk which is part of the Division of Risk Management. They cover RSW’s liability insurance. By statute, constitutional officers are required to be covered by VaRisk, however regional jails are not required to participate in the program. This current fiscal year RSW’s rates for liability and malpractice insurance almost doubled. A committee was established by the Compensation Board to explore the possibility of finding alternatives to VaRisk. On December 23, 2016 staff received correspondence from the Division of Risk Management stating that RSW’s estimated exiting cost if the Authority departs July 1, 2017 would be $0.00 and the premiums for FY18 will be $60,636.64. Mr. Wilson also received correspondence from VACorp that states RSW’s premium for the upcoming year through them would be $33,705 for General Liabil-

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ity and $5,056 to cover claims that come from incidents prior to July 1, 2017, for a total of $38,761. If RSW chooses to leave VaRisk, they need to be notified prior to February 15, 2017. Another factor in leaving is that, per their letter, RSW would not be eligible to be covered by VaRisk for 5 full years after departing. Mr. Wilson thanked Sheriff McEathron and his department for assisting RSW in the recent investigation which, unfortunately, resulted in the arrest of a staff member. Sheriff McEathron’s department conducted a very thorough and professional investigation. Every time RSW has asked for their help they have been quick to respond, very cooperative and kept staff informed. Mr. Wilson received correspondence from Melissa Stephens at DEQ regarding the bio retention areas in question. She sent a list regarding the areas she had concerns about and she did speak with our designer briefly but had not made any changes at this time. She recently changed jobs and she is no longer with Storm Water Management. She gave Mr. Wilson the new person to contact and he plans to contact her later in the week. There have been two recent staff promotions at RSW. Officers Jordan Athey and Megan LaConia have been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Staffing Vacancies 1. Correctional Officers: There are currently 24 vacancies. Two officers have left that went to the Warren County Sheriff ’s Department. Four conditional offers of employment have been signed and staff is waiting on results from their physicals and drug screen. Hopefully they will be on board at the beginning of February. Three applicants were interviewed in the past week. 2. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): There is currently one vacancy. The LPN that recently started working at RSW is leaving because she wants to go back into geriatrics work but would like to continue work at RSW on an as needed basis. 3. Registered Nurse (RN): There is currently one vacancy. There have been no recent inquiries. 4. Records Clerk: Four applications have been received and two interviews were conducted this past week.

RFPs and Contracts 1. The hardware for the electronic medical records has been received. Staff is waiting on the security camera upgrade, which is supposed to take place February 1st – 3rd. After that is complete staff will begin installing the electronic medical records. Programs 1. The dog training program was on a brief hold due to some staff leaving the Humane Society but it is back on track. Staff will be sending the MOU to Mr. Hefty for review. Funding for this program will be coming from donations to the Humane Society. 2. The RSW workforce crews contributed 2,193 hours of community service in December. Hours were down due to the holidays and time of year, however Work Force inmates continue to work at Shenandoah Parks and Recreation at least once a week and daily for Warren County. Other The Average Daily Population for December was 329 inmates per day. The locality breakdown was as follows: Rappahannock County: 18 or 5.47% Shenandoah County: 135 or 41.03% Warren County: 176 or 53.50% Medical Report Ms. Holt reported on the following items: In the month of December, RSW had ten patients placed on withdrawal protocols. Also in December, three individuals were transported to the Emergency Department for further treatment for substance abuse and/or withdrawal, and one patient was admitted. The patient who was admitted was a pregnant female. Females who are pregnant and are withdrawing from opiates will frequently have physical and psychological discomfort including tremors, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping. It is the unborn child that is at the significantly greatest risk including premature delivery, spontaneous abortion, or death of child within the uterus. Methadone is cur-

rently the only approved pharmacological therapy for opiate addiction in pregnancy. RSW and NRADC staff are currently working collaboratively with Addiction Recovery Systems in Winchester, VA to develop a contract and plan of care for those women who are already enrolled in a methadone treatment program or those who are pregnant and opiate addicted who need to be receiving methadone treatment. Ms. Holt stated that they hope to have a working plan within the next month for treatment for these individuals. In 2014, legislation was passed that allowed correctional facilities to apply for Medicaid for those individuals who were admitted to an outside facility for medical/mental health treatment for greater than 24 hours. There was also a provision for those who are age 65 and older, blind, and disabled, although this population looks at financial information, whereas applying for those that are pregnant or in the hospital does not require in-depth financial information. RSW has a contact person at Warren County Social Services who will be handling the Medicaid applications for RSW. The RSW Medical Department has a process upon intake where staff asks the newly committed inmates about health and dental insurance. Anyone that is sent to the hospital and the stay is greater than 24 hours will be asked to complete the Medicaid application with the assistance of Ms. Holt or a designee. In the past three months RSW has had thirty eight inmates go to the hospital. Of those, four have been admitted to the hospital for greater than 24 hours. Of the four, two were on Medicaid secondary to pregnancy, one was on Medicaid in West Virginia, and the current patient in the hospital will be able to complete the application process. Ms. Holt has contacted the Case Manager at Winchester Medical Center to assist RSW in starting the application process. Financial Report Ms. Clinedinst reported on the following items: The Compensation Board budget has been requested. RSW has requested the Master Deputy Program, funding for two part time employees,

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Finance and Personnel Committee Update Ms. Price stated that the Authority finished FY 2016 with a positive variance. The Authority agreement indicates that 60 days of the operations budget must be kept as a reserve less the debt service. That amount is $1,855,649. Bond proceeds were also received during construction of $1,624,576. The positive variance for FY 2016 was $886,478. The Finance and Personnel Committee is recommending that 20% of the $886,478 be put into the reserve in addition to the $1,855,649 and the $1,624,576. The remainder of the $886,478 should be returned to the participating localities. That would leave a total reserve of $3,657,521 and the amount returned to the member jurisdictions would be $709,182. The amount of $709,182 would be distributed to the localities as follows: Rappahannock County, $43,189; Shenandoah County, $243,179; and Warren County, $422,814. Mr. Stanley stated that these amounts would be used to reduce the jurisdictions fourth quarter payments. On a motion by Ms. Price, seconded by Sheriff McEathron, and by the following vote, the RSW Regional Jail Authority Board agreed to hold back twenty percent (20%) of the funds available at the end of the last fiscal year in the amount of $177,296 and forward eighty percent (80%) of the

funding in the amount of $709,182 to be redistributed back to the Authority members in their fourth quarter payment: Aye: Carter, Frazier, Helsley, Keyser, McEathron, Price, Sayre, Stanley Ms. Price stated that a recommendation that came out of the audit is to adopt a Capitalization Policy. The purpose of the Capitalization Policy is to establish the minimum cost (capitalization amount) that shall be used to determine the capital assets that are to be recorded in Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren (RSW) Regional Jail’s annual financial statements (or books). A “Capital Asset” is defined as a unit of property that: (1) has an economic useful life that extends beyond 12 months; and (2) was acquired or produced for a cost of $5,000 or more. This policy was drafted by Robinson Farmer Cox. On a motion by Ms. Price, seconded by Sheriff Carter, and by the following vote, the RSW Regional Jail Authority Board adopted the proposed capitalization policy that sets a threshold of $5,000 as the amount for minimum capitalization: Aye: Carter, Frazier, Helsley, Keyser, McEathron, Price, Sayre, Stanley Other Outstanding Issues Mr. Stanley stated that a couple of months ago the Authority supported Warren County’s efforts to try to apply for a grant to extend the town trolley system out to the corridor. The Warren County Board of Supervisors has agreed to submit the grant application. Commitments of over $20,000 have been secured from other business in the corridor and a few others are still outstanding. The Warren County Board of Supervisors is willing to make up the difference. The grant is due in February so there will be more information closer to summer. – 1/26/2017 – news@warrencountyreport.com

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Front Royal Town Council votes 4–2 to raise real estate tax

Councilman John Connolly reiterates his unwillingness to support any tax increase. By Timothy Ratigan Warren County Report On March 27th, at the Front Royal Town Council Meeting, the council voted on setting the fiscal year 2017/18 tax rate on Real Estate Taxes and Personal Property Taxes. Since the beginning of the budget process, Vice Mayor Eugene Tewalt has been adamant about setting a half a cent tax increase for the construction of the new Front Royal Police Department. And for the last few weeks, it has been a contentious battle between Council Members Bébhinn Egger, John Connolly, Jacob Meza and Chris Morrison, against Vice Mayor Eugene Tewalt and Councilman William Sealock. However, things took a surprising turn during the March 27th Town Council Meeting. The battle over setting the tax rate started off with Vice Mayor Tewalt making a motion to increase the real estate tax rate by a penny and asking to set that penny aside for the construction of the Front Royal Police Department. Councilman Sealock seconded the motion and the fight began. The proposed real estate tax rate was to be set at 13 cents per $100.00 assessed value of real estate. Tewalt said, “I would like to put a motion on the floor to increase the tax rate by one penny. That one penny (would) be set aside and allocated for the new construction of the Front Royal Police Department.” Tewalt had previously fought for a penny increase with only half a cent being set aside for the construction of the Front Royal Police Department. This time he was asking for the entire penny to be set aside for the new police department. Tewalt also requested that a sunset clause be attached to the motion stating that upon the completion of the police department that the penny tax increase goes back to the tax payers of Front Royal. Mayor Tharpe asked for clarification from the Vice Mayor that the motion was for a one cent increase and that entire increase would go the construction of the police department. Tewalt answered in the affirmative. Councilman Meza wasted no time in expressing his objections to the motion by stating. “Yes Mr. Mayor I thought that the last time we discussed this, that we couldn’t designate a cent to a specific project with a sunset clause.” The Mayor replied that it was determined that any council could return it back to the citizens and that it is not binding. The Town Attorney Doug Napier

stated, “This council can state its present intent of what its intention is such as to dedicate funds. It can state its intention for future councils to honor that intent and that any legislative body has the right to amend or provide a future forum prior to a future town council’s action as long as what it does is consistent with the Virginia Constitution. You are allowed to state that you intend to have it dedicated for a purpose and a future town council can honor that however if they decide not to honor it there is nothing that this council could to about it.” Egger asked the Mayor if when the reason for the sunset clause had run its course would the tax increase revert back to the citizens and the Town Attorney Doug Napier stated that at the end of the clause it would automatically drop off and revert back to the citizens. Councilman Connolly added his opinion by stating, “My feelings are

Councilman Jacob Meza surprises council with last minute amendment to increase tax rate by half a cent. unchanged from the last time we discussed this when we had our public hearing and during the work sessions as well. By the end of this by 2022 it would add up to $350,000 or a little less than that of some annual obligations that are scheduled to come off of the books that would cover this project if we amortized over 40 years. I am one of the council members that voted in favor of the 40 year project’s scope. So I don’t see why we wouldn’t amortize over that time period. That is on our current debt obligation. That does not look to any new revenue sources for the town of Front Royal. It does not look to the growth of the town of Front Royal. Our real estate taxes are not our biggest ticket items on our income line. There are certainly certain things we can do to shuffle some projects around and maybe we could’ve taken a closer look at before voting on (a pet project of Vice Mayor Tewalt) $430,000.00 for

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real estate taxes have not exceeded 13 cents. B.J. Wilson, Director of Finance, has done a good job explaining the various projects we have scheduled over the next 5 to 10 years. The most immediate projects we have this year are Leach Run Parkway, our police department, and the West Main Connector for a total of about $450,000.00. If we haven’t already gone over our budget and made some tough decisions about our expenses to cover the majority of this cost we would be looking at a 4 cent increase to our real estate tax but we are not. I do think we have some projects we have to get done. I don’t want to have increased our taxes 4, 5, or 6 cents to cover them.” Tewalt wasted no time in asking if the proposed half cent increase could be allocated to the construction of the new Police Department. He explained, “I don’t want to see the tax increase without a reason for it. I want to be able to tell our citizens just what the increase is for.” Meza replied, “I am fine with that. The primary driver for this is the police department. I am in favor of that.” Tewalt insisted that it be put into the motion. “If it is not put in the motion, we’ve got nothing to say that is what the increase if for.” The Mayor then asked Meza if he would like to put into his motion that the half cent increase go to the construction of the new police department. Meza said yes. The final vote taken to set the tax rate at 13.5 cents per $100.00 assessed value for real estate tax was passed 4-2 with Egger and Connolly voting against the motion. – tim@areaguides.com

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Town resident complains of noise from UPS facility

Council members Egger and Tewalt and Mayor Tharpe listen to Front Royal Resident Donald Cochran raise concerns over the excessive noise at the UPS Distribution Center. By Timothy Ratigan Warren County Report At the March 27th Town Council meeting, during the public presentation, a Front Royal resident rose to speak to the council. Donald Cochran is no stranger to the council, having addressed them during a meeting on February 13th, regarding the excessive noise at the UPS (United Parcel Service) Distribution Center. In fact, several members of the Front Royal Community rose to address the same

topic on that night. Cochran returned, seven weeks later, to address the council again. Cochran resides behind the UPS Distribution Center on Richmond Road. He started out, “Seven weeks ago I, along with two of my neighbors, came before you with an ongoing problem with the UPS and we asked that it be dealt with. Councilwoman Egger asked that the matter be brought up at a business meeting. I would like to ask if it was put to a business meeting. No, we were swept

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under the carpet again. It is business as usual. The acting town manager went before the UPS and UPS said we will do better. They have been saying that for 16 years that I have been here. I got a letter the other day from the Mayor. He basically makes the decision for the town council. Essentially saying that we are more afraid of UPS then we are of you and that is the end of the story.” Cochran goes onto say, “This evening in the back yard working at about 5:00 pm UPS dragged the skids of one of their trucks 15 feet. I had to go into the house and straighten out all the pictures on the wall. Now I am not allowed to talk about this because I have said I am going into talk to an attorney on Thursday. Because of that I am no longer allowed to talk to the town manager. I can vote for you but I cannot talk to you guys. You haven’t asked us in for a meeting. No one has come to talk to the neighbors. No one has asked us anything. Nothing has been done. This has been seven weeks ago and nobody has reached out to the neighbors. For me personally it has been 16 years that I have been fighting. I’ve had enough. But

Town Resident Donald Cochran addresses the council for second time in seven weeks. obviously like a bull dog I don’t let go. If I haven’t let go in 16 years I’m not going to let go now and I’m not going to be swept under the carpet. I would like an answer. All we’ve asked is that the noise ordinance that was in place when our houses were built to be enforced. UPS wasn’t there back then. What the town has done to the neighborhood is just deplorable. You’ve looked out for UPS; you’ve let them build a distribution center in the back of a neighborhood. They can’t plead ignorance. That is not acceptable. They can’t say we didn’t know about the noise ordinance when they asked Mr. Tewalt for a building permit…. A business can’t plead ignorance anymore then a criminal can. I would like an answer. What are you going to do for us?” When Mayor Hollis Tharpe asked the Town Attorney for assistance Cochran replied, “We had a discussion today and there is nothing that can be done according to him. His hands are tied by your guy,” gesturing the coun-

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Leah Marie Adams Juvenile Charged in Relation to Female’s Death On March 25, 2017 at 8:34pm, Front Royal Police responded to a report of a possible hit & run involving a vehicle and pedestrian in the 100 block of Kerfoot Avenue. While responding to this incident, police also received a call for a reported attempted burglary one block away in the 100 block of S. Shenandoah Avenue. Upon arrival to the first incident, officers found a female with serious injuries on the scene. EMS responded and began immediate care. Simultaneously, officers arrived to the secondary call and encountered a 17 year old male juvenile with minor injuries. The juvenile was detained and transported to Warren Memorial Hospital. The female, identified as Leah Marie Adams, 19, of Front Royal was transported as well. She pronounced deceased upon arrival to the hospital. Crash investigators as well as criminal detectives were called to

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open a limited amount of hours each week. Samuels Library and the Friends of Samuels Library plan to continue their twice yearly Book Sales. On May 19, 20 and 22 during library hours of operation. If you are already a Friend or would like to become a Friend you will get special privileges to come to the preview night on Thursday May 18 from 5pm-8pm. Samuels Public Library Adult Programming April 1-15, 2017 General Education Development: register and attend the General Education Development course. This course will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 A.M-12:30 P.M (except on school holidays or closings). The GED course is completely free. Let this course be the stepping stone to your success. E n g lish as a Second Language: register and attend the English as a Second Language course. This course will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. The ESL course is completely free. Learning English will not only enhance your quality of life but open many doors and present new opportunities. Hello Computer: 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: 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. Crochet Group: come out and learn how to crochet or share your talents. The group will meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 10am (April 12th and 26th). All ability levels welcome. John Singer Sargent: American Impressionist of the Gilded Age: 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. John Singer Sargent: Speed Portraiture Workshop: 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 drawing exploring John Singer Sargent's techniques and style. Registration in the John singer Sargent Art Series is a Prerequisite. Early American Period Dancing: 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. Humane Society of Warren County New Volunteer Orientation Calling all animal lovers! The Humane Society of Warren County is seeking dedicated volunteers ages 16 and up to help with the many wonderful pets available for adoption. We need help socializing our kitties here at the shelter and are looking for volunteers to help with our cat kennels at Petco in Front Royal. We

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ture’s Rural Development (RD) office in Virginia recognized the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission last week in Front Royal, Va. for the completion of a high quality regional economic development plan for the Northern Shenandoah Valley Region. “The agency is very proud of the hard work and dedication that the Northern Shenandoah Valley region committed to completing high quality economic development plans,” said Janice Stroud-Bickes, Virginia Acting State Director USDA Rural Development. “We look forward to continuing support to the region as it fulfills its identified goals.” The Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission received an award of outstanding achievement for the November 2016 completion of the Stronger Economies Together (SET) regional economic development plan Thursday at the Front Royal Warren County Economic Development Authority. Chairman Dennis Morris accepted the award on behalf of the commission during the commission’s March meeting. Agribusiness, Business Foundations and Tourism are the three industries that members of the region identified as cluster goals to further economic development.

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Amazon to Create More Than 1,000 New Jobs in Frederick County Company to establish e-commerce warehouse and distribution operation Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Amazon will establish an e-commerce warehouse and distribution operation in Frederick County. The company plans to construct a new, one million-square-foot facility in the White Hall Commerce Center. Virginia successfully competed against West Virginia for the project, which will create more than 1,000 new jobs. “We are proud that Amazon will grow its presence in Virginia with this major investment and new operation that will bring more than 1,000 job opportunities to Frederick County and the northern Shenandoah Valley,” said Governor Terry McAuliffe. “Virginia was selected for its business climate, infrastructure, strong workforce, and global competitiveness. Amazon’s expansion is a powerful illustration of our ongoing success building a new Virginia economy. We thank the company for its partnership and commitment to the Commonwealth.” “It is exciting to see the Amazon brand represented throughout the Commonwealth and continuing to grow with new investments and jobs,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Todd Haymore. “With the nation’s third-largest state-maintained transportation network, Virginia is within a one-day drive of more than 40 percent of the U.S., making the Commonwealth and Frederick County an ideal location for the distribution and global logistics industry. Amazon is a valued corporate citizen and employer in Virginia, and

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Jeremy Putman Police Arrest Man Dressed as ‘The Joker’ Around 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2017, the Winchester Emergency Communications Center received several calls regarding a suspicious male dressed as “The Joker”. The male, who was wearing a black cape and carrying a sword, was spotted walking along Papermill Road and South Pleasant Valley Road. Officers with the Winchester Police Department arrested the man on the 2600 block of South Pleasant Valley Road. Jeremy Putman, 31, is charged with wearing a mask in public and is being held at the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center under a $2,000 secured bond. The charge is a

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no longer be necessary, and providing a brief description of the device, or (b) the declaration of a disaster or state of emergency by the Governor in response to a public health emergency, where the emergency declaration expressly waives this section, defines the mask appropriate for the emergency, and provides for the duration of the waiver. The violation of any provisions of this section is a Class 6 felony.”

School staff arrived this morning to find more than a dozen markings on all four sides of the building and worked quickly to remove the graffiti. Surveillance video captured at least two men spray painting graffiti on the exterior of the school just before 1:00 a.m. on March 27. The Winchester Police Department works closely with Winchester Public Schools to ensure the safety of all students, faculty, and guests, and has a full-time School Resource Officer who primarily works on the campus of John Handley High School. School officials and officers are working together to investigate the crime and do not believe there is a threat to students. Anyone with information regarding a suspect in this case is asked to contact the Winchester Police Department at (540) 545-4704, or Crime Solvers at (540) 665‑TIPS (8477). Information leading to the arrest may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Celebrating Patsy Cline announces opening of Patsy Cline Historic House, April 1, 2017

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Celebrating Patsy Cline announces the opening April 1 of the sixth season of the Patsy Cline Historic House, 608 S. Kent St., Winchester. The world-famous singer lived in this house from November 1948 to June 1957, the longest time period that she lived in any one place.

The nonprofit, CPC owns and operates the house to preserve and perpetuate the memory of this legendary singer and her music. The house opened to the public in 2011. The house will be open for tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday during the month of April. Days will be added in May. Visitors will see how Patsy lived with her family, consisting of her mom Hilda Hensley and sister and brother, and how her career started when she won the Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts TV show. Patsy was a trendsetter throughout her career and was the first woman to wear slacks on the Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville. This year a pair of her slacks will be on display at the house. In addition, she was honored with a segment of PBS American Masters series in March throughout the country. The local connection was part of the documentary with scenes from the house and details about her life in Winchester. Also, a Patsy Cline Museum opens in April in Nashville in her honor. CPC assisted with the new museum’s acquisitions, loaning items from the local non-profits collection. Volunteers are always welcome at the Patsy house. Call 540-662-5555 or email celebratingpatsycline@ gmail.com. The position of house manager See FREDERICK, 20

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Engle’s Angle: “Forgive Me Father” By Kevin S. Engle My wife and I were in Pennsylvania this past December, visiting folks for the holidays. On Christmas Eve, we went to church with our good friends and their four daughters. We’d never been to this particular church before. The sanctuary was beautiful. The service nice. The singing? Not so much. We all agreed. It was bad. In most churches, you’ll typically find a few people in the congregation who can sing well. Not that one. I love hearing the traditional carols on Christmas Eve. “Hark the Herald Angels”, “Joy to the World”, “Silent Night”. A true silent night, one with no singing, would’ve been a lot better. I’ll be the first to admit that I can’t sing well. I never could. My dad could hold his own, but he certainly didn’t pass that along to me. On Sunday mornings, I sing, but quietly so that no one else can hear me. Believe me, they don’t want to hear me. A few years back, there was an older guy with a great voice who sat directly in front of me at church. I loved it. His singing almost made mine sound better. At least that’s what I thought. Deep down, I knew the real truth, but for just a few minutes every Sunday, I loved it. I was bummed when he quit coming. There’s a guy in my church now who loves to belt it out every chance he gets. I wish he wouldn’t. It’s quite obvious he’s really getting into it and I guess that’s what’s most important. I just wish I didn’t have to hear him. There’s someone in the choir who has a very strong voice, but you wouldn’t want to listen to it on your iPod. Another brave soul sings solos every now and then. I never look forward to those. I’m not bragging, but there are a few things in this world I do very well. Things that require a lot of natural skill and continued practice to maintain those skills. Changing channels on the TV with the remote control, taking afternoon naps and snacking before bedtime. I dare say there’s no one better. On the other hand, there are some other areas where I could use help. Remembering to put a new roll of toilet paper in the bathroom, fixing just about anything and singing. When I was growing up in western Pennsylvania, there was one family in our church who dominated the music. Dad was the Choir Director and mom was the star. And when the kids were old enough, they got into the act too. Mom would always crank it up a few notches on the last verse of every hymn. You knew it was coming. Everyone knew it was coming. It was funny, but she was good. We could’ve used her this past Christmas Eve. My wife recently bought headphones for me. I think I’ll start wearing them to church on Sunday. Forgive me Father.

If there was any doubt before, the author knows now he won’t be going to Heaven. And that other place? It’s probably filled with bad singers. Great. – kevinengle456@comcast.net

Page 22 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Early April, 2017 FREDERICK, from 21 program on the history and settlement of the Valley, the Battle of Cedar Creek and the impact of the Civil War. This interactive program uses the surrounding landscape features and various props (taken from a box) to “create” the park and tell its many stories by literally placing visitors “in the middle of the park.” Great for kids and adults alike! Meet on Belle Grove’s front lawn. Battle of Cedar Creek Tour: A twohour guided tour, using a car-caravan system (visitors follow the ranger’s vehicle), which covers the Battle of Cedar Creek in a chronological fashion. It includes approximately 5 or 6 stops at the key landmarks associated with the battle. Meet at the National Park Service Visitor Contact Station (7712 Main Street, Middletown). 1862 Shenandoah Valley Campaign in a Box (at Kernstown Battlefield Association): This 30 minute program provides an overview of “Stonewall” Jackson’s 1862 Shenandoah Valley Campaign. This program is presented on the crest of Pritchard’s Hill, on the Kernstown Battlefield (site of the battles of 1st and 2nd Kernstown) (Kernstown Battlefield Association, 610 Battle Park Drive, Winchester, VA 22601). Attractions National Park Service Visitor Contact Station (Hours: Daily, 9:00 am -- 4:30 pm). Orientation center with interpretive exhibits and displays; fiber optic map display on the battle. (7712 Main Street, Middletown, VA). (540) 869-3051, www.nps.gov/cebe. Belle Grove Plantation Manor House (Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10:00 am4:00 pm, Sun. 1:00 pm -5:00 pm). This antebellum plantation manor house was built by Isaac Hite Jr. (brother-in-law of President James Madison). (336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown, VA). (540) 869-2028, www.bellegrove.org. Fee. Hupp’s Hill Civil War Park (Hours: Daily, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm) This mu-

seum and bookstore, operated by the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation and the Town of Strasburg, offers interpretive exhibits, artifacts and films on the 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign. Grounds include Civil War entrenchments and walking trail. (33229 Old Valley Pike, Strasburg, VA). (540) 465-5884, www. ccbf.us. Fee. Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation Headquarters (Hours: Wed.-Sat. 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun. 11:00 am4:00 pm Closed Mon.-Tues). This orientation center and gift store is operated by the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation (8437 Valley Pike, Middletown, VA) For more information call: (540) 869-2064 or visit their website at: www.ccbf.us Special Events April 1 Park Day (8:00 am-12:00 pm): Annual event, sponsored by the Civil War Trust, brings history enthusiasts together to help keep our nation’s heritage preserved, by having volunteers work on maintenance projects large and small. The National Park Service, and its partners, are collaborating on a project to expand an historic fence line near the 8th Vermont monument. Please bring work gloves and wear sturdy work boots. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station (7712 Main Street, Middletown, VA). (Volunteers are being asked to pre-register by calling: (540) 869-3051). April 1 “The Sacrifice of the Thomas’ Brigade” Special Ranger Program (12:00 pm): Immediately following the Park Day project, at 12:00 noon, Park Ranger Jeff Driscoll, will present a special program, “The Sacrifice of Thomas’ Brigade,” which will examine the role of Col. Stephen Thomas’ Brigade during the early morning hours of the Battle of Cedar Creek and fought in the very area where the work project is scheduled. Each participant will be given the identity of a Union soldier in the brigade (including the soldier’s photograph) and

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formation see: www.nps.gov/cebe or call (540) 869-3051. April 26-29 “Mystify, Mislead & Surprise – Stonewall Jackson in the Valley” National Civil War Conference (Winchester, VA): Sponsored by the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation, this conference concentrates on “Stonewall” Jackson’s 1862 Valley Campaign. Featuring nationally known speakers, it will be held at the George Washington Hotel and consists of both battlefield tours and lectures. For more information and to register see: www.shenandoahatwar.org/2017-conference/ or call (540) 740-4545. Historian Deborah Lee to Present Lecture on Religion and the AntiSlavery Movement To mark the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, the Shenandoah Valley Chapter of Coming to the Table (www. comingtothetable.org) is hosting a lecture on Saturday, March 25, 2017

at 1:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and will be held at the historic St. Thomas Chapel at 7854 Church Street in Middletown (exit 302 off I-81). Historian Dr. Deborah Lee will speak on “Religion and the Anti-Slavery Movement.” This topic is appropriate for St. Thomas Chapel because it was dedicated by Episcopal Bishop William Meade in 1837. Bishop Meade’s sister Ann Randolph Meade Page was an evangelical Christian slavery reformer in Frederick County, Virginia. After her husband’s death, Page emancipated most of her slaves. Dr. Lee specializes in African American history, women’s history, and nineteenth century social, religious and cultural history and her dissertation was on Ann Randolph Meade Page. Dr. Lee will also discuss Page’s influence in the rise of the American Colonization Society, a social movement begun in 1816 that promoted the voluntary emigration of emancipated slaves and free blacks to Liberia. Virginians led the political

Early April, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 23 and organizational leadership for this national movement, including James Madison and James Monroe as well as other prominent clergymen and abolitionists. She will also discuss

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The United Nations designated March 25 as an annual International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. This International Day offers the opportunity to honor and remember those who suffered and died at the hands of the brutal slavery system and aims to raise awareness about the dangers of racism and prejudice today. This event is sponsored by the Shenandoah Valley Chapter of Coming to the Table an organization founded in 2006 to provide leadership, resources, and supportive environment for all who wish to acknowledge and heal wounds from racism that is rooted in the United States’ history of slavery. Coming to the Table’s approach includes uncovering history, making connections, working toward healing, and taking action. Attendees of the lecture will have a chance to learn more about Coming to the Table and how to get involved. Coming to the Table planned this event with its members Belle Grove Plantation (www.bellegrove.org) and Cedar Creek Belle Grove National Historical Park (www.nps.gov/cebe), both located in Middletown. These organizations are actively researching and presenting the history of slavery at Belle Grove Plantation and in the Shenandoah Valley. Winchester 9-1-1 Dispatchers Complete Crisis Intervention Training Fourteen dispatchers in Winchester’s Emergency Communica-

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the collection have since been planted by Tree Steward volunteers. If you want to plant trees around your home and see what they will look like at maturity, wander through the Arboretum. The Arboretum is filled with trees that thrive in this area. If you want to introduce your children—or yourself—to names of local trees, it’s a great opportunity for introductory field research. There are currently about 30 different types of trees identified. Don’t ignore the different faces of the trees throughout the seasons either. When trees are dormant, winter shows the bud patterns on the branches and the beautiful bare silhouette of the trees. If you are at the Arboretum on a warm sunny spring day, when you hate to see the sun go down—heck, have a picnic too! It is, after all, a park as well. There are benches and picnic tables—one accommodating wheelchairs/scooters. If your joints are

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VIRGINIA Strasburg Chooses Best Grilled Cheese And Tomato Soup

Roughly 350 adults, many with children in tow, attended Strasburg’s inaugural Grilled Cheese + Tomato Soup Festival over the weekend to vote for their favorite grilled cheese and tomato soup combo. “The Perfect Home Grown Tomato” was the people’s choice award and went to Cristina’s Café in a very close match. “The Big Cheese,” chosen by a panel of judges made up of Woodstock’s Mayor Jeremy McCleary, Middletown’s Mayor Charles Harbaugh,

IV, and Strasburg’s Mayor Rich Orndorff, Jr., was awarded to Fireflies, which was setup at Crossfit Devil’s Backbone. Twelve restaurants participated in the March 25 event, four of which set up temporary operations in order to be located in downtown for the day, two of which are local food trucks, and the remainder of which have restaurants located on or near King Street. Other local businesses also participated by offering free services, wine tasting, kids activities or desserts. Participants navigated around downtown using a map provided at

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Limit handgun purchases to 1 a month, McAuliffe says By Amelia Heymann Capital News Service RICHMOND – Gov. Terry McAuliffe has proposed an amendment to restore Virginia’s “one handgun a month” law. The amendment would make it a Class 1 misdemeanor for anyone other than a licensed firearms dealer to purchase more than one handgun within a 30-day period. Virginia limited handgun pur-

chases to one a month in 1993 when Democrats controlled the General Assembly and Douglas Wilder was governor. Back then, McAuliffe said, Virginia had the reputation of being “the gun-running capital of the East Coast.” The law was repealed in 2012 when Republicans controlled the House and Senate and Bob McDonnell was governor. As a result, McAuliffe said Monday, “Virginia is once again becoming the go-to state for criminals to purchase weapons in bulk.” Earlier this month, 24 people, in-

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for registering people to vote. SB 1581, sponsored by Sen. Mark J. Peake, R-Lynchburg, which would have required voter registrars to contact the Social Security Administration to verify the name, date of birth and Social Security number of all voter applicants. McAuliffe said that the state already has strict voter registration laws and that there is no evidence to suggest that voter fraud is a problem in Virginia. On Monday afternoon, McAuliffe vetoed HB 2000, sponsored by Del. Charles Poindexter, R-Franklin, which stated that “No locality shall adopt any ordinance, procedure, or policy that restricts the enforcement of federal immigration laws.” The bill, which took aim at so-called “sanctuary cities,” would “send a hostile message to immigrant communities,” McAuliffe said. He also vetoed HB 2092, by Del. Dave LaRock, R-Loudoun, which sought more scrutiny of people seeking public assistance, including whether they have received undeclared winnings from the Virginia Lottery; and HB 1790, by Del. Scott Lingamfelter, R-Prince William, which supporters said would streamline government regulations but McAuliffe said would do the opposite. On Friday, the governor rejected five gun-related bills, including HB 1852, sponsored by Del. C. Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, and SB 1299, sponsored by Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel, R-Winchester. Under that legislation, people protected by a restraining order could carry a concealed handgun for 45 days after the order was issued, provided that they are not prohibited from purchasing, possessing or transporting a firearm. “It provides petitioners of a protective order the ability to carry a concealed firearm for a limited period time in order to protect themselves as they see fit while they await the issuance of their permanent concealed

carry permit,” Gilbert said. In announcing his veto, McAuliffe said the legislation perpetuates a false narrative that victims of domestic violence are made safer by arming themselves. “It would inject firearms into a volatile domestic violence situation, making that situation less safe, not more,” McAuliffe said. “I will not allow this bill to become law when too many Virginia women have already fallen victim to firearms violence at the hands of their intimate partner.” McAuliffe also vetoed two other identical bills by Gilbert and Vogel: HB 1853 and SB 1300. Under those bills, the state would have provided funding to businesses that offer free gun safety and training programs for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking or family abuse. Moreover, anyone who gets a protective order would have received a list of firearm training courses approved by the Department of Criminal Justice Services. The fifth gun-related bill vetoed by McAuliffe was SB 1362, sponsored by Black. It would have allowed military personnel who are not on duty to carry a concealed firearm in Virginia, as long as they have their military identification card. McAuliffe called the bill an unnecessary expansion of concealed handgun carrying rights. “The bill would create a separate class of individuals who do not require a concealed handgun permit,” he said. The General Assembly will reconvene on April 5 to consider override McAuliffe’s vetoes. Virginia sees slower population growth By Haley Winn Capital News Service RICHMOND – Virginia’s population is increasing only half as fast as it was at the start of the decade, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Early April, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 27 From 2010 to 2011, the commonwealth’s population grew by more than 1 percent. But data released Thursday showed that the state’s population increased only about 0.5 percent between mid-2015 and mid2016. Nationwide, the U.S. population rose by 0.7 percent last year. Among the 50 states, Virginia ranked in the middle in its one-year growth rate, sandwiched between Alaska and Oklahoma. Utah had the biggest increase in population last year – 2 percent. Nevada, Idaho, Florida and Washington were fractions of a percentage point behind. Eight states lost population, with West Virginia losing the most (0.5 percent). Since the start of the decade, Virginia’s statewide population has grown about 5 percent, similar to states such as California and Hawaii. Washington, D.C., with a 13 percent increase, grew faster than any state during those six years. Then came North Dakota (just under 13 percent) and Texas (almost 11 percent). Virginia is home to some of the fastest-growing localities, as well as some with the steepest declines in population. New Kent and Loudoun counties were among the fastest growing localities in the United States from 2015 to 2016. Jumping more than 700 people, New Kent’s population rose 3.5 percent; that ranked 36th among the nation’s 3,142 counties.

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From 2015 to 2016, Loudoun County’s population grew by 3 percent. Although that is slower than in the past, Loudoun has grown almost 24 percent since 2010. Of the 211 counties with at least 300,000 residents, Loudoun County is the third fast-growing locality this decade (behind Fort Bend and Williamson counties in Texas). Among U.S. counties with more 300,000 residents, Prince William County was No. 17 in population growth since 2010. Its population has increased more than a 13 percent growth since the beginning of the decade. In 2016, for the first time, Prince William County (population 455,210) surpassed Virginia Beach (population 452,602) as Virginia’s second most populous locality. Fairfax County remains No. 1 with more than 1.1 million residents. Fairfax County has grown 5.3 percent since 2010 but registered just a tiny increase last year. While many Virginia localities are growing, 63 have seen their population decline this decade. Emporia, for example, has lost 10.5 percent of its population since 2010, including 3.5 percent in the past year. About 1,700 counties across the U.S. have seen a decline in population since the start of the decade. Only 27 of them have had a bigger decrease than Emporia. Buchanan County has also experienced a significant decline since 2010, losing 8 percent of its population. It was among the 100 counties where, percentage-wise, population has dropped the most this decade. Tazewell County, also in the western part of the state, lost more than 2,900 residents – about 6.5 percent of its population – since 2010. Richmond – both the city and the metro area – continued to show steady growth. (The Census Bureau treats Virginia’s “independent cities” as if they were counties and included them in the data release.) The city of Richmond grew 1.6 per-

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In a speech on the floor of the Virginia Senate on Feb. 22, Washington’s 285th birthday, Ebbin explained the historical pairing of Washington’s political career and booze. According to Ebbin’s speech, when Washington first ran for the House of Burgesses in Frederick County in 1755, he lost by a landslide, receiving only 40 of the 581 votes. Ebbin attributed this loss to his failure to provide “bumbo” – a common practice at the time to provide alcohol to voters. Three years later, Washington tried once more to win over voters and won, but switched his campaigning technique. “During that election, he supplied 28 gallons of rum, 50 gallons of rum punch, 34 gallons of wine, 46 gallons of beer and 2 gallons of cider (an impressive 160 gallons of liquor) to 391 voters,” Ebbin said during his commemoration speech. “That’s more than a quart and a half per voter. Washington had clearly learned his lesson, because a key to victory was ‘swilling the planters with bumbo.’” After retiring from politics, Washington began distilling whiskey at his Mount Vernon property. In the year of Washington’s death – 1799 – the distillery produced nearly 11,000 gallons of whiskey. The Mount Vernon distillery was reconstructed at the original location that Washington used and produces small batches of distilled spirit for sale on site, including the rye whiskey that now holds the state title. The distillery attempts to produce the whiskey through the same techniques that Washington would have used at the time. Besides declaring the official state spirit, McAuliffe also signed a bill designating the TV show “Song of the Mountains” as Virginia’s official state television series. SB 1332, sponsored by Sen. Charles Carrico of Galax, noted that “Song of the Mountains” is the first nationwide television program featuring the bluegrass music of Appalachia. The show was founded in 2003 as a

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Page 28 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Early April, 2017 VIRGINIA, from 27 Sept. 30, the state treasurer will buy a $1,238,751 annuity for Harward. He also will be provided up to $10,000 for tuition for career and technical training from the Virginia Community College System. During his ordeal in prison, Harward received legal support from the Innocence Project. He is at least the 25th person to have been wrongfully convicted or indicted based at least in part on bite mark evidence, according to the project. New laws target puppy mills and allow lifetime pet licenses By Ashley Luck Capital News Service RICHMOND – Virginia soon will have three new laws that will impact its furry residents and their owners. Gov. Terry McAuliffe has signed bills that will bar pet stores from buying dogs from unscrupulous sellers, allow local governments to offer lifetime pet licenses and change the legal description of a “dangerous dog.” McAuliffe signed the legislation last week. The bills will take effect July 1. SB 852, introduced by Sen. Wil-

liam Stanley, R-Franklin, is aimed at brokers and breeders who sell dogs to pet shops. The new statute says the seller must have a valid license from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Moreover, pet stores may not procure a dog “from a person who has received citations for one critical violation or three or more noncritical violations from the USDA in the two years prior to receiving the dog,” according to a summary of the bill by the Legislative Information System. Violating the law will be a Class 1 misdemeanor for each dog sold or offered for sale. That is punishable by up to a year in jail and a $2,500 fine. Tabitha Treloar, director of communications at the Richmond SPCA, said the organization is grateful for the new law. “SB 852 closed loopholes in a section of code that became law in 2015, making it clear that pet stores may not acquire pets either directly or indirectly from puppy mills,” Treloar said. “While adopting from a reputable shelter or humane society will always be the best way to get a new companion, this is a law that helps to protect Virginia customers, and we are grateful to Sen. Stanley for carrying this bill and to Gov. McAuliffe for signing it into law.” McAuliffe also signed HB 1477,

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Friday, March 31 Rain before 2pm, then showers after 2pm. Patchy fog before 11am. High near 60. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Friday Night: Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 46. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Saturday April 1 Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. 11am - 3pm Meet and Greet with Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol, Bring Your Cameras! Take Pictures! Ticket price includes: Pizza, Drinks, and Ice Cream. Proceeds benefit: Community Christmas Dinner and Relay 4 Life. Limit of 300 tickets being sold! North Warren VFD Cel-

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Monday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 5pm - 6pm UFAC Meeting. Front Royal Administration Building, 102 E Main Street, Front Royal. Tuesday April 4 Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. 2pm - 3pm Ambassador's Club. Chamber Office. Wednesday April 5 Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

8:30am - 9:30am Small Business Committee. Chamber Office. 12:30pm - 1pm Warren County Business on the River 95.3 6pm - 7pm Front Royal Kiwanis Club Meeting. Back room of the Front Royal Diner. 8pm - ? Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Spring Lecture Series. Journey with Smithsonian scientists and other conservation professionals as they travel the globe to study and protect species and ecosystems. Share in their adventures during these free science lectures. The series is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so arrive early April 5 - Canopy Connections, Penguin Piers, and Soundscapes April 12 - Mammals of Southwest China April 19 - Community Action in Guyana April 26 - SCBI and Car-

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Early April, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 31 Wednesday April 12 3:30pm - 5pm Chamber Board Meeting. Chamber Office 6pm - 7pm Front Royal Kiwanis Club Meeting. Back room of the Front Royal Diner. 7pm - ? Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Spring Lecture Series. Journey with Smithsonian scientists and other conservation professionals as they travel the globe to study and protect species and ecosystems. Share in their adventures during these free science lectures. The series is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so arrive early April 5 - Canopy Connections, Penguin Piers, and Soundscapes April 12 - Mammals of Southwest China April 19 - Community Action

Town Administration Building, 102 E. Main St. Tuesday April 11 6:30pm - 8pm John Singer Sargent: American Impressionist of the Gilded Age. Explore the art of the American Impressionist painter John Singer Sargent with presenter Ben Glenn. Part one of our Spring Art History Lecture Series. FREE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Samuel’s Public Library, 330 E. Criser Rd., Front Royal. 540-635-3153. Email reference@ samuelslibrary.net or visit http://bit. ly/2nPq0BZ 7pm - 7pm BAR Meeting. Town Administration Building, Front Royal.

in Guyana April 26 - SCBI and Carnivore Breeding. Event is free. Seating is limited, so arrive early. SCBI - Smithsonian-Mason School Dining Hall, 1500 Remount Road, Front Royal.Email scbieducation@si.edu or visit https://nationalzoo.si.edu/education/lectures Thursday April 13 Thomas Jefferson's Birthday 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 15 7am - 3:30 pm Community Easter EGGSplosion. Community Easter egg hunt with kids’ crafts, face painting, games,balloons, music, bake sale and coloring contest. The Village Commons, downtown Front Royal, 414 E Main Street, Front Royal. 540631-6507. Email sheree.p.jennings. uz6g@statefarm.com 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. Easter

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Pet-of-the-Week Ruby!

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Sunday April 16

Humane Society of Warren County

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Monday thru Sunday 10 am to 4 pm - Closed Wednesday • 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA • 540-635-4734 • humanesocietywc@gmail.com

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. Curtis was surrendered to the shelter because his family had to move and couldn’t take him with them. He is house and crate trained and has had basic obedience training.

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Galileo: 2 year old neutered male red heeler. Galileo really likes to play and FUN is his middle name! He’s a very smart boy and willing to please! He loves other dogs!

Whimsy: 2 year old spayed female mixed breed. This sweet girl is so loving once she gets to know you, but can be a little shy at first. If you have the patience to let this girl fall in love with you, you will have a loyal (and fun!) companion for the rest of her life.

Nibs: 2 year old neutered male pit mix. Nibs is a boy with a big personality! He is pretty mellow, but loves to play when he gets the chance!

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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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