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Twelve Cheetah Cubs Born at Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Genetically Valuable Litters Represent Second Generation of Cheetahs Born at SCBI The start of spring brought a cheetah cub boom to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) in Front Royal, Va., where two large litters were born over the course of a single week. Three-yearold Happy gave birth to five healthy cubs March 23. Seven-year-old Miti gave birth to seven cubs March 28— two were visibly smaller and less active at the time of birth and died, which is common in litters this large.

Both mothers are reportedly doing well and proving to be attentive to the 10 surviving healthy cubs, which have all been successfully nursing.

Each litter includes two male and three female cubs.

“The average litter size is three, so this time we’ve got an incredible pile of cubs,” said Adrienne Crosier, SCBI cheetah biologist and manager of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Cheetah Species Survival Plan (SSP), which matches cheetahs across the population for breeding. “In just one week, we increased the number of cheetahs at SCBI by 50 percent. Each and every cub plays a significant role in improving the health of the population of cheetahs in human care and represents hope for the species overall.”

Both Miti and Happy bred in December and were matched with male cats that fit their temperaments and would help ensure genetic diversity within the population. Miti was matched with 6-year-old Nick, who is a first-time father and was the very first cub born at SCBI in 2010. This is Miti’s third litter, though she lost one litter in 2015 due to health complications. Happy bred with 10-year-old

Alberto. While this is Happy’s first litter, it is Alberto’s fifth.

The two litters born are also significant because they mark the second generation of cheetahs born at SCBI, extending the branches of the breeding facility’s cheetah family tree and making grandparents of two older cheetahs that were recently retired together, Amani and Barafu.

These will likely be the last litters for both Alberto and Miti, who are now genetically well represented in the population. Forty-six cubs have been born at SCBI since the facility started breeding cheetahs in 2010.

Researchers believe that cheetahs, which are listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species, experienced a population bottleneck about 10,000 years ago, leading to low levels of genetic variation and related health and reproductive problems. This has made management of the population under human care especially challenging.

In 2013, a group of organizations, including SCBI, created the Breeding Centers Coalition to address those challenges after a meeting of the Conservation Centers for Species Survival consortium. As a result, the SSP has produced an average of 46 cubs per year in the past four years, compared to just 29 per year on average in the years before.

“One of our big goals across the population right now is to breed more new individual animals, mixing and matching more pairs to diversify the genetics as much as possible,” Crosier said. “The birth of these two litters at SCBI is really symbolic of

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In the coming days and weeks, scientists and keepers will continue to monitor the health and behavior of both Miti and Happy and their cubs via a closed-circuit camera in the

nest boxes. The cubs will have their first veterinary exam at approximately 6 weeks.

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INDICTMENTS 2017 February Indictments – January Term William Bradon Reinhardt The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about September 10, 2016, in the County of Warren, William Bradon Reinhardt, age and address unavailable, in the County of Warren, did unlawfully take, steal, and carry away the goods and chattel of Shenandoah Senior Living, with a value of $200.00 or more.

Charles Burgess Roberts The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Charles Burgess Roberts, 55, of 100 Old Log Rd., Linden, VA 22642, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Charles Burgess Roberts did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Phencyclidine.

COUNT TWO: did unlawfully drive or operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, with a blood alcohol concentration of greater than 0.08 grams per liter of breath, this being a second offense committed within five years of one prior offense. Date of the offenses was on or about September 21, 2016.

Miguel Montana Lorenzo-Day The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Miguel Montana Lorenzo-Day, 22, of 9 Josh Ben Lane, Sperryville, VA 22740, with three counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Miguel Montana Lorenzo-Day did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin.

COUNT TWO: did unlawfully possess controlled paraphernalia for the illegal administration of controlled substances. COUNT THREE: did unlawfully possess Marijuana. Date of the offenses was on or about Oc-

tober 22, 2016.

Jolyn Deanna Ingle The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about May 24, 2016, in the County of Warren, Jolyn Deanna Ingle, age and address unavailable, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin.

Terry Lee Pittman The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about December 25, 2016, in the County of Warren, Terry Lee Pittman, 49, of 226 Washington Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously make and communicate to another a threat to bomb, burn, destroy or damage a place of assembly, building or other structure, namely, the house of Bonnie Sullivan.

John Christopher Khanna The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges John Christopher Khanna, 24, of 247 Hickory Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, with three counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, John Christopher Khanna did unlawfully and feloniously assault and batter Deputy M. A Robinson, then knowing or having reason to know that said Deputy M. A. Robinson was then engaged in the performance of his public duties as

a law enforcement officer. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully prevent a law enforcement officer from lawfully arresting the accused. COUNT THREE: did unlawfully assault and batter Sarah Boquet, a family or household member. Date of the offenses was on or about October 26, 2016.

William Russell Clatterbuck The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges William Russell Clatterbuck, 36, of 1315 Baron Place, Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, William Russell Clatterbuck did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Amphetamine. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully drive a motor vehicle on a highway while his driver’s license or privilege to drive a motor vehicle has been suspended or revoked, this being a third or subsequent offense within ten years. Date of the offenses was on or about September 23, 2016.

Joshua Allen Cook The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about November 13, 2016, in the County of Warren, Joshua Allen Cook, 24, of 204 Virginia Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously, maliciously wound or cause bodily injury to Bradley Rich,

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Jordan Marquis Eury The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Jordan Marquis Eury, 18, of 637 Manassas Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, with three counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Jordan Marquis Eury did feloniously and unlawfully obtain, by false pretense or token, from any person, with intent to defraud, money or other property which may be the subject of larceny, having a value of $200.00 or more.

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Kimlia Aveaire Porter The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Kimlia Aveaire Porter, 38, of 14510 Barron Ct., Centreville, VA 20120, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Kimlia Aveaire Porter did unlawfully and feloniously obtain or attempt to obtain a drug by the use of fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or subterfuge. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Cocaine. Date of the offenses was on or about June 30, 2016.

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Ricky Dale Williams, Jr. The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Ricky Dale Williams, Jr., 25, of 4920 Front Royal Pike, VA White Post, VA 22663, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Ricky Dale Williams, Jr., did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Amphetamine.

COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: 3, 4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Date of the offenses was on or about July 5, 2016.

Lee Petrie Ruddle The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Lee Petrie Ruddle, of 168 Hatcher Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts.

COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Lee Petrie Ruddle did feloniously and unlawfully sell, give away, distribute, electronically transmit, display with lascivious intent,

Jacob Alan Gray The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about January 19, 2017, in the County of Warren, Jacob Alan Gray, 36, of 16793 Senedo Rd., Edinburg, VA 22824, did feloniously and unlawfully, while being a prisoner in a state, local or community correctional facility, willfully tamper with, damage, destroy, or disable a fire protection or fire suppression system, equipment, or sprinklers within a correctional facility.

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Winchester Medical Center gets a new “Cuddle Cot” Family and staff gathered to donate the infant cooling bed on the birthday of Kari Lorraine Hall

the mind. Women shouldn’t have to go through this alone,” said Krystal.

She found that joining Shenandoah Valley Runners helped her through the grief process as well. She is on their board now as a way to thank them.

She organized the first Still Standing 5K Run with them and they helped her set it up along with volunteers.

“They’re wonderful people,” she said.

The money for the cot was raised from two Still Standing 5K Runs, the latest one held on September 17, 2016. The Run was named as a tribute to those ‘still standing’ even though almost overwhelmed with grief after losing a baby.

This year’s annual “Still Standing” Run will again be held at Skyline High School on September 16, starting at 9am. The goal of this year’s race is to raise enough money to donate a cuddle cot to Front Royal’s Warren Memorial Hospital by the end of the year and donate in the name of Madison Baker.

Krystal, with the help of her friend and partner, Robin L. Schroeder, organized both Runs and the donation ceremony.

Robin is the founder of Zanna’s HOPE Bereavement Birth Services, LLC, and H.O.P.E. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support. Both groups also donated memory boxes and Moses baskets along with the cuddle cots.

Krystal Heflin Hall showed a silent video of her child Kari’s birth story at a ceremony in her name, and also donated “Cuddle Cots” to the Winchester Medical Center.

A “Cuddle Cot” is a cooling basket that holds the stillborn baby in a low temperature so parents can spend a little more time with the child after death, change its diaper, hold it and say goodbye.

By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report March 20 would have been Kari Hall’s fourth birthday, but she was stillborn to Krystal Heflin-Hall and her husband David.

As a tribute to her and to help other parents going through the experience, Krystal organized a ceremony in Kari’s name, to donate a “cuddle cot” to the Winchester Medical Center. The ceremony was held at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital’s labor and delivery unit and attended by nurses and the perinatal breathing coordinator, as well as members of Krystal’s family.

Krystal also showed a silent video of her child’s birth story at the event.

“People don’t know what someone goes through during a stillbirth,” she said.

“I didn’t know anything about it prior to going through the stillbirth and was only told when her heart had stopped beating, ‘OK, let’s go to the hospital,’” said Krystal, who was in her doctor’s office alone at the time.

Not expecting anything other than a routine checkup, she had told her husband David, to go to work.

She told them she needed a minute to call her husband to tell him they needed to go immediately into the hospital for labor and delivery.

“It was awful – I felt blind-sided,” she said, and added, “They were so matter of fact. I know it’s their job to disconnect from patients, but I wasn’t ready for that.”

Kari was Krystal’s second child.

She has an older sister Kaylee, who is nine now, and a two-and-a half yearold brother Trey. Kaylee still thinks

it would have been good for her to meet her baby sister and Krystal wants people to know that it’s ok for family members to spend time with their stillborn baby.

“It’s not as traumatic for kids as people might think,” she says.

There was a family whose baby was only at eight months’ gestation when born and didn’t survive. They dressed it, took photos, and it looked just like it was sleeping.

“It might sound kind of weird, but if those are the only memories you have, it’s special, and when it’s your baby, you don’t care,” said Krystal.

She had 14 hours with Kari, and got to hold her, sing to her and had a few close family members come and meet her. She and her husband David decided to have her cremated and held a memorial service for her in April after she was born.

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A cuddle cot is a cooling basket that holds the stillborn baby in a low temperature so parents can spend a little more time with the child after death, change its diaper, hold it and say goodbye. This type of closure is encouraged by midwives, bereavement practitioners, still birth/neonatal charities, and academics to help with important bonding, and to ease the pain of loss. The Moses basket holds the cuddle cot, and a blanket

can be placed inside for the baby to lie on after its birth and the family can take it home with them.

Memory boxes hold mementos for the family like essential oils, a scrapbook, flowers, and a small stuffed animal. The smell of Essential oils like Lavender can evoke positive thoughts.

To continue this tradition, the hospital will need donations for more memory boxes and Moses baskets.

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Superintendent: Teachers leaving, low numbers, but it’s not all bad Schools chief talks candidly about teachers leaving, low enrollment numbers, progress on new school, more

Warren County School Superintendent Greg Drescher gave his quarterly report to the Warren County Board of Supervisors at the April 4th Board Meeting.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report Four months ago, on January 3rd, the Warren County Board of Supervisors met for the first time this year. During that meeting, Warren County School Superintendent Greg Drescher gave his quarterly report.

During that report, in response to a question from Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter, Drescher stated that enrollment numbers were down

and that he was working on a plan to attract more students to the public school system, more specifically home-schooled students. “We started out a little bit below of what our anticipation was. I’m not sure why that is. It is about thirty students. I came to you at the first meeting and said that we were going to be close but we are about thirty below. That number, when it comes out in the budget, comes to about $5,000 a student which comes out to about

$150,000. So that is real money that we will not be getting from the state.”

Later during that same meeting, Drescher talked about a possible solution to the numbers issue. “We hope to pick up a few (home-schooled students). For the last 10 years we generally followed a trend. We usually end up with a few less students. So if our trends continue we will be lower. We are currently trying to come up with ways, maybe we need to do a little bit more advertising for our school. This is something that we have not really done before. Being a public school we are generally the main show. But with the economy getting better there are options out there. We have a very strong home schooling presence out there. It is nice to have options. What I would like to be doing is to start advertising all benefits you can have coming to public school. One of the things that people are not aware of is that people choosing to school at home is that you can come to public schools part time and take advantage of all the programs we do have especially in the middle and high school levels.”

On April 6th, during an interview with Drescher at his office at the Warren County School Board Office, the subject of low numbers was brought up again. The first question

was how to attract home-schooled students to the public school system, by giving them an opportunity to see what public schools have to offer the home-schooling community.

Drescher explained, “…I am in the process of putting together a kind of a letter to the homeschoolers. What I have done is floated this letter out to a few people in order to get their feedback. I don’t want to offend anybody; I totally understand the parents’ rights to choose their child’s education. I want the chance to offer

them the public schools’ resources in terms of how we can help them get their child’s education to where they want it. It will probably be later this year that the letter will actually be sent out…. There are courses we have to offer, some online things we could possibly have.”

We then discussed using sports to attract home-schooled students, so they can showcase their talents in front of college scouts. Drescher explained, “Front Royal is a home schooling hotspot with several home

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Late April, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 9 not necessarily interested in sports but want to take some of those classes that may be more difficult to do at home such as chemistry or calculus, some of our computer courses, or even possibly some of our career and tech courses that we offer, that they might not have access to at home. And in that case they would only have to take two classes. If you come in and take two classes you are considered a part time student. The advantage of doing that is… both of our high schools and middle schools, and even our elementary schools, have a wide variety of clubs and activities that they can become participants in. That is what I am offering the homeschoolers. As long as you take two courses you are considered a part time student and that will allow you to participate in most of our other clubs and activities.” Drescher explained that if a homeschooler becomes a part time student it adds to the school system’s daily average membership and the school system

in return would receive additional state funding per student. For a part time student they would receive some of those dollars per student – not the entire amount if they were full time. He also went on to explain that it is a win-win for both the student and school system. The parents are tax payers to the schools and they support the schools. “So come on down and see what we can do for you.”

During the interview, Tebow Bill was discussed as well. The Tebow Bill was passed in the State Legislature however was vetoed for the third straight year by Governor Terry McAuliffe. House Bill 1578 was dubbed the “Tebow Bill” after Tim Tebow, who was home-schooled before he won the Heisman Trophy as a University of Florida Quarterback.

Delegate Robert B. Bell, a Republican representing Albemarle, sponsored the bill.

When asked about the Tebow Bill and how it would affect the cur-

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rent law, Drescher explained, “The Tebow Bill would not require that full time status. In essence it would allow a part time student to come in and play sports.” When asked if he would support it again if it came up for a vote. “I have no problem with home schooled students coming and participating in sports. What the Tebow Law actually does is makes it less stringent. I don’t know if you would even need a part time status to come in and play sports. You may be able to come in play sports and still remain a full time home-school student.”

Warren County Schools is losing five math teachers. This was also mentioned at the April 4th Board of Supervisor meeting. “The loss of the math teachers makes up a mix of some newer math teachers to some of our more experienced teachers….

If we were in the middle (as far as salary-offerings go) I think (money) would become less of a reason for people to make these moves. Quite honestly the majority of the people say salary and benefits is one of the reasons or the reason that they are leaving. In regards to first year teachers we are actually top in our region. But when you look at the next level in the salary scale Warren County immediately starts dropping and for most of the salary scale we are at the bottom of that scale.”

Drescher hopes to improve his teachers’ salaries, stating, “My school board and I have developed what I like to call a six year plan. It takes a look at where we are now and what amount of dollars would it take to put us in the middle of the scale.

And I’ve broken it down by not just teachers. I’ve done it for bus drivers, janitors and everybody. When we did this two years ago, we found it would take 2.6 million dollars to

get us in the middle. This would be 2.6 million dollars in addition to any cost of living increases. So over the course of 6 years, if we would start putting in X number of dollars aside we could get there.”

The “Brick and Mortar” projects were brought up as well. Drescher said that it is his hope that once those projects are completed and paid for the school system can move ahead. “The problem with the brick and mortar places is once they are done they still have to be paid for and that is going to take at least 20 years.

We’ve built enough buildings in the short period of time that we are going to have the next 15-20 years in paying back those loans. And it is roughly 9 million dollars of debt service that is going to our schools and not impacting any of the day to day operations. I don’t know if we can wait 20 years, if we want to make a difference in terms of helping people stay because of the salary and benefits issue.”

In addition to the budget, pay, and benefits, progress on the new middle school and the renovation of the Ressie Jefferies School was discussed. The middle school, which is scheduled to hold roughly 600 students when open in the fall of 2017, is on schedule to be turned over to the school board on June 24th. According to Drescher all of the school equipment is going to be delivered and the set up process will begin during the month of July. As for Ressie Jefferies, due to the mild winter that graced Warren County this year, that project is ahead of schedule. This summer, the entire inside of the school will be emptied out, gutted, and rebuilt. The hope is to have the project done in time for the new school year.

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Local entrepreneurs compete in a “Shark Tank” simulation Five finalists in the RISE class series and judging event will be chosen and winner announced on April 18

The six semi-finalists of the RISE (Regional Initiative Supporting Entrepreneurs) competition stand for judgment during the presentation of their business plans and sales pitches.

By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report Nine entrepreneurs from the Shenandoah Valley started six weekly classes in February to develop their business plan and pitch for judges in the RISE (Regional Initiative Supporting Entrepreneurs) at a “shark tank” series of steps leading toward a final event on April 18th.

The classes were taught by entrepreneurs and business professionals.

Local businessman Craig Laird, who owns Royal Oak Computers in Front Royal, participated and was pleasantly surprised at how dynamic he found the experience to be. He entered the competition with his new business located across the street from his Main Street computer store called Vine and Leaf, and is one of the six semi-finalists.

“Wow! What a difficult and rewarding program. The courses we went through were very tiring, it was like going back to school,” he said.

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“It was a very challenging but rewarding six weeks, working with a number of other businesses. I recommend it to any small business,” said Laird.

“I’m nervous and excited – I keep counting it down – one more to go!” he said.

Laird recommends this program for all business owners, even those with established businesses, saying, “I learned so much from the teachers and colleagues. We shared experiences, learned from each other and made new friendships,” adding, “I want to invite everyone to come out on the 18th to listen to what businesses have to offer.”

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Judges for the RISE event listen closely to Executive Director of the Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center, Christine Kriz during the “shark-tank” type competition. tions are being evaluated by a select group of judges, and the five finalists were announced on Thursday, April 13th.

The nine who originally competed have been whittled down to six RISE 2017 semi-finalists: Craig Laird of The Vine and Leaf from Warren County.

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Christine Kriz, director of the Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center is excited about the event.

“The public is invited to join us for an evening of entrepreneurship.

We will have exhibits, refreshments, presentations by the finalists and the Peoples’ Choice Award will be voted on by the audience,” she said.

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Last year, Route 11 Outfitters, from Shenandoah County, won $750, from the entry fees collected at the door.

“On April 18th we will announce the Judges’ Choice Award winner, who will take home $5,000 toward a product or service, regional Chamber Memberships and advertising and social media package valued at $3,500. This is a wonderful way to recognize our regional entrepreneurs, provide guidance and education and reward the best with a substantial award package,” Kriz said.

Judges this year are Marilyn Finnemore, Entrepreneur and Owner of the Bright Box; Dennis Dysart, CEO, First Bank; Darla Guevremont, Entrepreneur and Executive Director of Blue Ridge Assn. of Realtors; Jeff LeHew, Entrepreneur and Owner of Dish Network/Via Satellit; Katrina Meade, Vice President, City National Bank; and Chuck Peterson, Q102 Shenandoah Country.

Front Royal’s Bill Long, who owns Auto Care Clinic, was last year’s winner. He was also positive about his experience.

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Late April, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 11 Classes began on February 22nd were held at Lord Fairfax Community College at the Middletown campus. The educational component consisted of six evening classes on marketing, business analysis, financial planning, legal structure and creating a sales pitch.

The finalists will be selected based on those parameters. The advisors assembled a stellar group of instructors for the program: Charles Harbaugh, Scott Spriggs, Dr. Montressa Washington, Anita Shull, Christine Kriz, Darla Guevremont, Mike

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Kriz said that the LFCC small business development center is a part of the Small Business Administration and provides free and confidential consulting to small business owners.

“Please join us this year and celebrate our regional entrepreneurial stars,” said Kriz.

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The Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center and Bright Box invite everyone to come to the event.

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Warren County Board of Supervisors hears reports from around the county

By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report During the April 4th Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting, the board heard reports from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Economic Development Authority, Warren County School Superintendent and Warren County Social Services.

The first department representative to speak was Ed Carter with VDOT. Carter reported on several projects taking place throughout the county, including pot hole patching on several routes throughout the county, including routes 613, 619, and 629. VDOT also conducted grading, asphalt patching, and stone application on various routes. In addition to all the infrastructure work, a combined total of 5,700 pounds of litter was picked up with the help of the regional jail workers. Curb and gutter clean-up on routes 340 and the double bridges on 522 will begin in preparation for the mushroom festival. The state only had one weather event in March that required salt trucks and snow removal.

Carter also reported that various projects such as Morgan Ford Road and South Fork Bridges are on schedule with Morgan Ford Bridge having all the piers up on the north side and is in the process of putting up the retaining wall. Work on the Blue Mountain Road Projects is on schedule to being done this summer. Carter also pointed out that in 2016 there were 2,000 automobile-related accidents; 1,000 injuries; and 10 fatalities in work areas in the State of Virginia.

Carter reported, “The number one cause for these crashes was distractions, with people using their cell phones, texting or more times than not trying to take a picture of the accident. We are cautioning everyone to slow down and pay attention when

you are going through these work zones.”

Jennifer McDonald, of the Warren County Economic Development Authority, gave a report on different projects around the county. The Development Review Committee met on March 22nd to discuss the potential relocation of a restaurant and the work force housing progress that is ongoing. The Regional Training Academy is progressing, however it is waiting on the town’s permitting process. McDonald also reported that the EDA had several small loans paid in full, including a $40,000 paid in full loan from the now closed B&G Goods. Hidden Springs Assisted Living also paid their $35,000 in full. The EDA loaned Adventurers Enablers $40,000. McKay Springs Properties received two more inquiries during the month of March. She closed by announcing that Leach Run Parkway is on schedule for completion in June of 2017.

Warren County Superintendent Greg Drescher stated, “The new Middle School is on schedule and we are having progress meetings every two weeks. We are looking at a move-in date of June of 2017. Ressie Jefferies’s roof is looking to be completed by the end of next couple of weeks.

With the pitched roof in the front of the building, it is going to dramatically change the look of that school.”

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Drescher reported a change in the way the high schools will be holding their graduation ceremonies this year. In the past, the schools have held their ceremonies on different days, for example, one school would graduate on Friday evening and the other on Saturday Morning/early afternoon. This year both schools will be graduating on the same Saturday, though at different times, so that family members can attend both graduation ceremonies if necessary.

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Jim Belushi To Serve As 2017 Festival Grand Marshal Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® President, Mike Stanfield, is very pleased to announce that the incredibly versatile, Jim Belushi, will travel

to Bloomtown to bring his own brand of “Wow!” to this, the 90th Anniversary of one of the finest springtime traditions in the world. The Festival feels extremely fortunate that Mr. Belushi was able to interrupt his extremely busy schedule long enough to come and share some time with us in the Land of Pink and Green. Jim recently finished starring in Woody Allen’s next untitled feature opposite Kate Winslet; and, immediately after that, he shot Jason Katims’ Showtime pilot, “Mating,” starring with Taran Killam. Jim can currently be seen in the Amazon series “Good Girls Revolt,” about the female movement in the 1960s in New York City. He will next be seen in the highly anticipated reboot of David Lynch's "Twin Peaks" for Showtime. Other recent credits

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include the Lionsgate feature “The Whole Truth,” in which he stars opposite Keanu Reeves and Renee Zellweger; David Simon’s long awaited mini-series for HBO entitled, “Show Me a Hero,” opposite Winona Ryder, for director Paul Haggis; and, a starring role opposite Mary Steenburgen in Wayne Roberts’ beautiful film, “Katie Says Goodbye,” which premiered at the 2016 Toronto Film Festival.

Perhaps the best way for Festival Organizers to introduce Jim Belushi is to quote liberally from his Official Bio [which may have been written by Jim himself ]: “The first thing you need to know about Jim Belushi is that he’s a performer. Not an actor, not a comedian, not a singer, but a performer…which is pretty much all those things put together and multiplied by two, or five, or something. The second thing you need to know [and this is in some ways more important than the first thing] is that he has absolutely no shame…none…zip…zero. Add those two things together and you have a pretty good working definition of that most indescribable of qualities

known as presence. And, as anyone who’s spent two minutes with the guy knows, Jim’s got it…big time. So here’s this guy…this presence…disregarding any and all warning signs and diving into life headfirst. He has taken everything life’s thrown at him and hit it out of the park. And, by the way, he's been having a blast.”

And, at a later point: “So anyway, one day Dan Aykroyd asks him to join the Blues Brothers Band as Brother Zee…a daunting proposition, even for Jim. Sure, he’d been on stage for years, but comedy and theatre is one thing (well, two things) but it’s not like he’d ever fronted a blues band before. However, in order to be completely shameless, one is required to be completely fearless, which Jim, of course, is; so he takes a beat, looks at Aykroyd, and says the same thing he’s been saying all his life: "Yeah, what the hell…why not?

Sounds like a whole lotta fun!" So, to get ready to play with the Blues Brothers, Belushi crashes rehearsals of the House of Blues’ own band, The Sacred Hearts. He sits in with the band, laughing, acting, singing and

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Jim Belushi’s only public appearance at the 2017 Festival will be his star turn as Grand Marshal of the Grand Feature Parade. Tickets to Festival Seating for the Grand Feature Parade are on sale now at the Festival Souvenir Store and Ticket Outlet at 212 East Cork Street across the street from the Winchester Moose Lodge. Festival Seating at the Handley Library and on Cork Street has been selling very rapidly and may be sold out. Festival Seating on Handley Boulevard is also moving very rapidly. Please don’t delay in getting your tickets!

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March 30, 2015, Middletown, Virginia: The Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center and Bright Box and a number of sponsors are preparing for the RISE 2017 Competition Event and invite the communities to attend.

Small business owners from around the region have been participating in a six-week program of education on building and writing a solid business plan. Business plans and pitch presentations will be evaluated by a select group of judges, and the finalists will be announced on April 13th.

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“The public is invited to join us for an evening of entrepreneurship,” said Christine Kriz, Director of the Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center. “We will have exhibits, refreshments, presentations by the finalists and the Peoples’ Choice Award will be voted on by the audience. The winner of that award will take home the entry fees collected at the door. Last year, Route 11 Outfitters (from Shenandoah County) won $750.00.

“Then we will announce the Judges’ Choice Award winner who will take home $5,000 toward a product or service and regional Chamber Memberships and advertising, social media package valued at $3,500.00.

This is a wonderful way to recognize our regional entrepreneurs, provide guidance and education and reward the best with a substantial award package.”

The competition is offered to those entrepreneurs licensed in Frederick County, Winchester, Clarke County, Warren County, Front Royal, Shenandoah County or Page County, as well as the City of Winchester; who have been in business for two or more years with an annual revenue not exceeding $5 million. Classes began on February 22nd were held at LFCC Middletown Campus. The educational component consists of six evening classes on marketing, business analysis, financial planning, legal structure and creating a sales pitch. Students are required to submit a written business plan and deliver a pitch presentation. From those evaluations, the finalists are selected.

The Advisors have assembled a stellar group of instructors for the program. Sponsors this year include: Title Sponsor: Bright Box in Winchester, Virginia. Patron Sponsors include: Dish Network/Via Satellite, First Bank, City National Bank, Frederick County EDA, Warren County EDA, The Northern Virginia Daily, Q102 FM, and Partner Sponsorships include: Shenandoah University, Picadilly Printing, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, Web Strategies, InterChange and Bank of Clarke County, among others. Community Partners include: Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, Top of Virginia Chamber, Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce, Page County Department of Tourism, Shenandoah University, Frederick County EDA, and Warren County EDA.

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“The program helped me develop my business plan, which we have now met and exceeded,” said Bill Long, Owner of Auto Care Clinic and winner of the 2016 award.

“Even if you don’t win … the education is well worth the registration fee.

We’re getting ready to update our business plan for this year. I have to say, it was the best money I’ve ever spent!”

The RISE 2017 participants include: Millissa Marshall of Brag Swag from Clarke County; Dian DiPasquale of Front Royal Premier Copiers from Warren County; Jon Eye of Mover Dudes from Frederick County; Shae Parker of Shae Parker’s Signs from Warren County; Ali Haney of Shenandoah Seasonal Organic Farm from Clarke County; Rob Campbell of Sherando Family Fitness from Frederick County; and Craig Laird of The Vine and Leaf from Warren County.

“Please join us this year and celebrate our regional entrepreneurial stars,” said Kriz. For more information on the RISE program, go to the Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center’s web site where you can register to attend the RISE 2017 program of education and competition: www.lfsbdc.org/programs For more information, contact Christine Kriz or Karen Helm at the Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center, 540.868.7093.

Irish Icons Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill in Berryville County Clare, Ireland - Renowned Irish duo Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill bring their innovative take on Irish music to the Barns of Rose Hill in Berryville, VA, in the Northern Shenandoah Valley on Friday, April 28th, at 8:00PM. “You’re about to watch one of the best fiddlers on the planet and a subtle guitar master work their magic,” NPR raves about the duo. The New York Times says “simply exquisite.”

Irish fiddler Martin Hayes and

Chicago guitarist Dennis Cahill are two of Irish music’s most influential artists. They have been exploring and expanding the tradition together for more than two decades. Their soulful interpretations, pioneering arrangements, and creative collaborations-from jazz diva Cassandra Wilson to bluegrass star Ricky Skaggs--have made a huge impact on the genre.

Yo-Yo Ma’s Grammy-winning album this year, Sing Me Home, is only the latest collaboration for Hayes.

“Make no mistake, Hayes is the most innovative and influential fiddler on the Irish scene today,” says The Boston Globe. “He and guitarist Cahill deconstruct Irish melodies in revolutionary ways.”

Martin Hayes was raised in rural County Clare to a musical family, taking lessons in the kitchen from his father, well-known fiddler P Joe Hayes. By age 19 Martin had won six All-Ireland fiddle championships, the first of numerous international awards. Just named Artist in Residence at Dublin’s National Concert Hall, Hayes is considered one of Ireland’s foremost musicians of any genre.

“The message always coming to me from my father and lots of the finest musicians of County Clare was their idea of musical feeling,” says Hayes.

“Music had to have feeling or it was nothing.”

Dennis Cahill’s work is acknowledged as a major breakthrough for guitar in the Irish tradition. Born into Chicago’s Irish community to parents from County Kerry, Dennis came to traditional music late. His passion was folk, blues, and jazz, as well as classical guitar studies at the prestigious Chicago Music College.

This expertise informs his spare essential playing and fresh arrangements and harmonies that make the duo unique among traditional players.

Hayes and Cahill have performed around the world at such venues as Lincoln Center, The Royal Albert Hall, and the Sydney Opera House.

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They have performed for President Obama and other world leaders, and collaborated with artists from jazz guitar great Bill Frisell to the Irish Chamber Orchestra. They have three acclaimed recordings together on Green Linnet/Compass.

The duo also helped found the experimental Irish-American ‘supergroup’ The Gloaming, which has been hailed from NPR to the Guardian. The Gloaming won Ireland’s Meteor Choice Prize, the Grammy equivalent, for their debut CD of new Irish music.

“At its best music is a truly ecstatic experience,” says Hayes. “We strive to reach and share that state each night with the audience. The great genius of Irish music is contained within the melody itself.”

The Barns of Rose Hill is a performing arts venue and community center located in historic downtown Berryville, VA. The venue is located at 95 Chalmers Court. Tickets for this performance are $25, $35 at the door, and available online at barnsofrosehill.org or by calling the box office at 540-955-2004.

Local Residents Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.

Glen Carmichael of Winchester was initiated at Radford University Catherine Lagarde of Winchester was initiated at The University of Mississippi Taylor Lewis of Winchester was initiated at The University of Mississippi These residents are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year.

Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are

eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the Society has chapters on more than 300 campuses in the United States and the Philippines. Its mission is “To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”

More About Phi Kappa Phi Since its founding, 1.5 million members have been initiated into Phi Kappa Phi. Some of the organization’s notable members include former President Jimmy Carter, NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence, novelist David Baldacci and YouTube cofounder Chad Hurley. The Society has awarded approximately $15 million since the inception of its awards program in 1932. Today, $1.4 million is awarded each biennium to qualifying students and members through graduate fellowships, undergraduate study abroad grants, member and chapter awards, and grants for local, national and international literacy initiatives. For more information, visit www.phikappaphi.org

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Discovering Warren County: The Salvation Army’s Annual Dinner

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Donations from businesses and organizations provided a myriad of phenomenal items to bid on including fine jewelry, dinner packages, automotive packages, vacation and golf packages, and more. Thanks to the generous contributions and bids by the event sponsors and attendees the Salvation Army collected a record collected $15,500. As a lifetime supporter of the Salvation Army I would like to thank our sponsors and everyone that contributed to the success of the event. Events like this are truly a team effort and I would like to personally thank Kim, Blaine, Ann, Tony and of course our two lieutenants (Matt and Laura) for a great event For more information or if you find yourself or loved ones in need of food, clothing financial services a place for fellowship, support and a sense of belonging to the community, you can stop by the Family Store at 296 South Street which is open Monday – Saturday or visit the Corps Community Center located at 357 Cloud Street Monday – Friday. Lieutenants Matthew and Laura Tidman and the helpful staff can be reached at (540) 635-4020 or you can visit them at http://virginiasalvationarmy. org/frontroyalva/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/salvationarmyfrontroyal

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As part of the opening dignitary introduction the current board members were introduced including chairman Ken Thurman, Celeste Brooks, Ann Crim, Blaine Keller, Juanita Woodward, Reverend Al Woods, Kim Emerson, and Tom Benjamin. A special lifetime membership award was presented to their newest board member for his outstanding life-long achievements in support of the community and for his contributions to the Salvation Army to Tony Tringale.

A big movie poster as you entered proclaimed the community activities and functions provided by the Salvation Army in “Doing the Most Good”.

Another poster displayed their red kettle contributing stars (anyone/ group donating $1,000 or more to the Salvation Army each year). Star contributors included the Jean Dixon Foundation, Blue Ridge Bank, Terry Nuhn, Craig Zunka, Anne Beech, Preston Angell, James Miller III, Barbara Walter, Toray Plastics (America) Inc., the Insurance Consulting Group (ICG), Blaine Keller, Ken and Amy Thurman, Bill and Mary Powers and of course there’s room for more.

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31st Annual Virginia Wine & Craft Festival – May 20, 2017 Festival lovers unite! The 31st Annual Virginia Wine & Craft Festival will be held on Saturday, May 20th in historic downtown Front Royal, Virginia from 10 am – 6 pm. Join us for a day filled with fun, live music, delicious food and of course, wine tasting.

The festival gates open at 10am with activities and live entertainment throughout the day until 6 p.m.

Come and enjoy tastings from nearly 20 Virginia wineries. Covering more than seven blocks and featuring over 100 vendors, artists and crafters from all over the east coast, there won’t be anything you can’t find to fit your style, mood or need.

Fine handmade jewelry, hand painted wine glasses, hand crafted musical instruments, pottery and ceramics, clothing, original paintings and artwork, antiques, the list goes on. Not to be outdone by the wineries and crafters, the food vendors are on point with over a dozen to choose from, deciding whether to have funnel cakes, fresh roasted nuts, crab cake sandwiches, steak-ncheese, shish kabobs, or just burgers and dogs may take you the whole day.

Festival goers are encouraged to visit the many unique shops and restaurants along Main Street during the event as well.

There will be entertainment for everyone throughout the day at the Gazebo and along Chester Street. At the Gazebo: Gallows Bound a six piece Appalachian folk-punk/bluegrass outfit from Winchester, Virginia. will perform from 10am – 1:30pm and back by popular demand Back To Zero from 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. which is an exciting versatile party band

based out of Arlington, Virginia.

Back To Zero was nominated “best band in the Washington, DC Area” in the WUSA 9 A List competition. On Chester Street Grass Fed, a Virginia based, rock, funk, reggae group that has been playing together since 2011, will perform from 2 – 4 p.m. Special thanks to our Gazebo entertainment sponsor Jack Evans Chevrolet and Chester Street entertainment sponsor SonaBank.

Festival admission is $25 in advance or $30 at the gate for those who wish to wine taste or purchase bottles of wine. NEW this year are VIP admission tickets for $50. VIP admission offers preferred parking, a festival “swag” bag filled with snacks, wine yolk and other goodies, and a certificate for $5 off a festival t-shirt purchase. It’s a pretty big deal!! There is no general admission fee. Advance tickets can be purchased in several ways; you can visit the Chamber of Commerce at 201 E. 2nd Street, Front Royal, Front Royal Visitor Center at 414 E. Main Street or you can visit our website at www.

wineandcraftfestival.com .

So, come to Front Royal-Warren County for the Wine & Craft Festival, but stay an extra day to enjoy all this beautiful area has to offer. -With five golf courses, museums, a theatre and the Skyline Caverns you can certainly relax; Shenandoah River State Park, Shenandoah National Park and the George Washington National Forest offer opportunities for canoeing, hiking, fishing and camping. So, whether you like to take it easy or stay on the move, Front Royal-Warren County is the perfect destination.

Special Thanks to our Presenting Sponsors: Alcova Mortgage Thanks to our Chamber sponsors: Warren Memorial Hospital, Main Street Daily Grind, Shenandoah Ford, Shotton Design, Holiday Inn & Suites Front Royal, Apple House, Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club, Houlihan’s Restaurant, 99.3 The Fox, Q102, KISS FM 98.3, Aire Serv Heating & Cooling, Shenandoah Buick GMC, Winchester Printers, The River 95.3 FM, County of Warren, 92.5 WINC FM, True Apple Country, News Talk 1400, and Northern Virginia Daily.

The Virginia Wine & Craft Festival is an event of the Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce.

For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce at 540-6353185, https://www.facebook.com/ vawineandcraft or visit our website www.wineandcraftfestival.com or follow us on twitter @VAWineCraft.

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On April 2, 2017, the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office and Warren County Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the area of Remount Road (522 South) and the entrance to the Appalachian Trail where a hiker had found what appeared to be human remains. Patrol units and investigators responded to a wooded area located just off the Appalachian Trail where a deceased male was found.

The Sheriff ’s Office investigated the scene in conjunction with National Zoological Park Police, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Virginia State Police, National Park Police and Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The property where the body was found is owned by Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute.

The remains were transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Manassas, Virginia for identification and cause of death. The remains were identified as John Patrick Donohoe of Bethesda, Maryland. Donohoe had been reported missing with the Montgomery County Police Department since December 13, 2016. The cause of death is still under investigation by the Medical Examiner’s Office. Anyone with information asked to call the Investigator Brad Pugh, Warren County Sheriff ’s Office at 540-635-4128.

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Upcoming Concerts The Blue Ridge Singers will be presenting a concert themed “Dreams in Song” on Friday April 21st, 7:30 pm at Front Royal Presbyterian Church.

The same concert will also be given on Sunday, April 23rd, 4:00 pm at Front Royal Presbyterian Church; and on Sunday, April 30th, 4:00 pm at Christ Church in Millwood, VA. Admission is free; $10 donation suggested. Website: www.blueridgesingers.com The Front Royal Oratorio Society presents their annual spring concert on Saturday, April 22, 4:00 PM, at Braddock Street United Methodist Church (115 Wolfe Street, Winchester) and on Sunday, April 23, 4:00 PM at Front Royal Presbyterian Church (115 Luray Ave, Front Royal). Celebrate spring with glorious choral music!

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Spotlight On Women: Honoring Mrs. Scottie Thomson

Shenandoah National Park Celebrates National Park Week with Special Events

The Front Royal Women’s Resource Center, in its third annual presentation of “Spotlight On Women,” is proud to recognize the gifted life of Mrs. Scottie Thomson. This program heralds women whose dedication and strength of purpose assisted them in serving their community for many years. They are unsung heroes who have touched the lives of many through their efforts. Mrs. Thomson has served the citizens of Warren County for many years, a guiding force on numerous boards, such as the Board of Supervisors; the Warren County Hospital Board; a member, and now charter member, of the Friends of the Shenandoah River; and one of the founders of the Rockland Community Church, to name a few.

She has truly lived a life of service.

Please join us in celebrating the life of extraordinary community leader on Sunday, May 7, from 3-5 pm, at the First Baptist Church in Front Royal. For more information, visit www.FRWRC.org or call (540) 6367007.

Shenandoah National Park will host special events to celebrate National Park Week from April 15 to April 23, 2017. Entrance fees will be waived at all National Park Service sites, including Shenandoah, on April 15-16 and April 22-23. Join us for ranger programs, presentations, stargazing, and our annual Junior Ranger Day. Shenandoah is also hosting a new event, Ride the Drive.

Kick off National Park Week by joining us for a ranger presentation called “What’s So Special About Shenandoah” in the Byrd Visitor Center auditorium on Saturday, April 15 at 11:00 a.m. This 45-minute program will give you a glimpse into the natural and cultural history that makes Shenandoah such a special place.

Our regularly scheduled ranger programs will begin on Sunday, April 16. Join rangers for talks, short walks, and Birds of Prey programs. For a complete list of ranger programs, check our website at www.nps.gov/ shen/planyourvisit/rangerprograms. htm or stop by a Park visitor center.

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On Friday, April 21, a special presentation, book signing, and stargazing event will take place at Byrd Visitor Center in conjunction with the 4th Annual Starry Nights event hosted by James Madison University. Join author Paul Bogard as he shares stories and experiences from his book “The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in the Age of Artificial Light.” After Bogard’s presentation, participants can move outside (weather permitting) for a public star party at Big Meadows.

Shanil Virani, Director of the John C. Wells Planetarium in Harrisonburg, will be available to answer questions and provide constellation tours. Bogard’s hour-long presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. with stargazing from approximately 8:30 until 11:00 p.m.

Starry Nights is a series of events designed to raise awareness about light pollution and the importance of dark skies.

Our annual Junior Ranger Day in Shenandoah will take place on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22 at Dickey Ridge Visitor Center (mile 4.6 on Skyline Drive) and Byrd Visitor Center (mile 51). Children and their adults will be able to examine nature items on touch tables, search for clues in indoor scavenger hunts, and try on ranger uniforms. They will have a chance to check out a park patrol vehicle or ambulance, join a wildland firefighter working a fire hose, meet a live screech owl, or attend a talk about wildlife. National Junior Ranger Day is free and open to visitors of all ages. The complete schedule for this event and other special events in the Park can be found on our website at www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/ special_events.htm.

The Ride the Drive event will take place on National Park Rx Day, Sunday, April 23, 2017. During this event, bicyclists (and other users of non-motorized vehicles) will enjoy Skyline Drive’s north district from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During those hours the portion of the Drive from Front Royal (mile 0) to Thornton

Gap (mile 31.5) will be open to nonmotorized vehicles only. The rest of Skyline Drive will remain open to all vehicles. This event required registration, which opened on March 10, and is now closed. For complete details, please visit our website at https://www.nps.gov/shen/ride-thedrive.htm.

National Park Rx Day is celebrated across the United States to promote the growing movement of prescribing parks and nature to patients to improve human health. It encourages everyone to envision their visits to parks and public lands as very important parts of their physical and mental health.

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Traffic Pattern Change On Route 11 Near Shenandoah-Warren County Line During the week of April 10, a significant traffic-pattern change is scheduled to take effect on Route 11 near the Shenandoah-Warren county line. The Virginia Department of Transportation is replacing the northbound and southbound bridges over Cedar Creek with a single twolane structure where the northbound span is currently located.

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Andre Fletcher Appointed As Warren County Finance Director County Administrator Douglas P. Stanley has announced that Andre Fletcher has been appointed as the County’s Finance Director, effective April 1, 2017. Mr. Fletcher had been serving as the Acting Finance Director since September 1, 2016.

Mr. Stanley stated, “We’ve had the opportunity over the past seven months to observe Andre’s capabilities in handling the daily activities of the Finance Department. During this time, he has also successfully navigated the annual audit, budget cycle, and was involved in the upgrading of the Fitch bond rating to AA+. Andre has done a fantastic job in developing strong working relationships with County departments, constitutional offices, elected officials, and other

agencies. We are confident that the Finance Department will continue providing the excellent service we expect under his leadership.”

Board of Supervisors Chair Linda Glavis stated, “I am pleased to congratulate Andre on his appointment as Finance Director! He has shown a steadfast dedication to details since he joined our Finance Department.

Warren County’s budget process is no small task, and he has proven his ability to work well with other staff members and all County government departments. Sitting on the Warren County Community Policy Management Team, his financial expertise also helps Warren County meet the needs of local children and families under the Children’s Services Act.” Mr. Fletcher was born and raised in Rappahannock County. He graduated from George Mason University with a B.S. in accounting. Prior to working for the County he worked as a staff accountant for Community Management Corporation, a property management firm, while

also working as a Deputy Sheriff for Prince William County. Since beginning his career in Warren County as Deputy Finance Director in October of 2014, he has completed his Virginia Government Finance Officers’ Association and Radford University GNAC (Government Non Profit Assistance Center) Certificate, which is designed to provide training in the areas of accounting, budgeting, cash management, debt, administration, internal controls, Virginia law and other topics pertinent to state and local governments and to provide instructional support for those wishing to pursue the Government Finance Officers’ Association (GFOA) Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) designation. In order to receive this certificate, an applicant must complete and pass related exams of eight core courses and two elective courses, and must complete the ten courses within a seven year period.

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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

Late April, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 19 Community Invited to R-MA 125th Anniversary Celebration Randolph-Macon Academy invites you and your family to the 125th Anniversary Community Celebration on Saturday, April 29, 2017. The day starts with the Yellow Jacket 5K Run at 9:00 am—register at adventureenablers.com/yellowjacket5k.

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Spotlight On Women Front Royal Women’s Resource Center Presents Spotlight On Women honoring Mrs. Scottie Thomson

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Open to Public - Please join us as we celebrate the life of this extraordinary community leader.

The Front Royal Women’s Resource Center, in its third annual presentation of “Spotlight On Women”, is proud to recognize the gifted life of Mrs. Scottie Thomson. This program heralds women whose dedication and strength of purpose assisted them in serving their community for many years. They are unsung heroes who have touched the lives of many through their efforts. Mrs. Thomson has served the citizens of Warren County for many years, a guiding force on numerous boards such as: the Board of Supervisors, the Warren County Hospital Board, was a member, and now charter member, of the Friends of the Shenandoah River and one of the founders of the Rockland Community Church, to name a few.

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Humane Society of Warren County Receives Emergency Medical Grant The Humane Society has received a $1000 Emergency Medical grant from the Petfinder Foundation. The Petfinder Foundation Emergency Medical grant program is used to assist Petfinder members who are caring for a pet that needs special life-saving veterinary care in order to become adoptable.

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Late April, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 21 solemn national remembrance, joining with the Humane Society of Warren County (HSWC), the Air Force Association (AFA) local chapter, and the Rotary Club of Warren County.

Co-chairs are local businessman and U.S. Marine Corps reservist Robert MacDougall, and Rockland resident Malcolm Barr Sr., a veteran of the U.K.’s Royal Air Force and a retired journalist.

MacDougall will emcee this year’s ceremony and U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. (retired) Tina M. Lang of Randolph-Macon Academy will be the featured speaker. A parade of dogs led by retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Diana Lieber will be part

of the hour-long ceremony. Members of the public are invited to bring their pets to the gazebo and take part in the canine parade.

Members of the Skyline High School Band, the Blue Ridge Young Marines, and the Julia Wagner Animal Shelter will participate. The local public is encouraged to attend.

Dog rescue groups are welcome to take part in the parade honoring the “dogs of war.” To advise of planned attendance and to be recognized at the ceremony, please email barr127@ yahoo.com for coordination.

Mayor Hollis Tharpe will assist Lang in the wreath-laying ceremony and St. John the Baptist’s Parochial

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Vicar Rev. Kevin Beres will deliver the invocation. Taps will be sounded by former Front Royal student, Jacob Boll, now living in Orange County.

The ceremony will be dedicated to the memory of Vietnam veteran dog handler Robert Williams, father of R-MA’s Michael Williams, and U.S. Army Sergeant Roger Bianchini Sr., father of the local journalist of the same name. Bianchini, who died 40 years ago, survived the Normandy beach landing in 1944 and fought in the famed Battle of the Bulge, shortly after which World War II ended.

Additional details and updates may be found on Facebook and Twitter (@frmemorialday).

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The class covers personal finances and credit, loan types, the loan process, working with a real estate agent, the home inspection, the closing process and more. Blue Ridge Housing Network facilitates classes throughout the year.

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Engle’s Angle: “Fish or Chicken? Fish and Chicken”

By Kevin S. Engle “Full bodied and smooth.”

“Elegant and complex.”

I have to laugh when I read certain things, even if they’re not supposed to be funny. Like descriptions of wine. Who comes up with this stuff?

“Lush mouthfeel.”

What the heck is that?

My wife makes fun of me because I can’t tell if I’m eating fish or chicken when we’re at Long John Silver’s®.

It’s true. Not until I’ve had a few bites of each do I know which is which. What can I say? My taste buds, and my brain, are fairly simple. Certainly not elegant and complex.

We recently received a very nice gift box as a thank you.

Inside were salami and cheese and bread and olive oil.

And yes, wine. Three bottles.

I don’t care for wine. The only thing I know about it ends with red and white.

I read each of the labels.

Bottle #1: “Full of tasty oak, vanilla and cedar aromas, this exceptional red blend is both approachable and bold with a balanced complexity, silky tannins, and lush berry notes.”

Approachable? Are we still talking about wine or someone’s personality?

The second bottle is a Cabernet Sauvignon. If you’re like me and don’t know what that means, it’s a fancy French term for red wine.

“Bold berry flavors and herbal nuances add delicious complexity to this smooth, full-bodied red wine. Lush (there’s that word again) and robust, this structured wine has cedar aromas, a hint of oak, and a balanced finish.”

A structured wine? Ok, whatever that is. A balanced finish? I don’t have a clue. I suppose it’s better than being unbalanced? I’ve been called that before.

The last bottle is a Chardonnay, a white wine.

“After aging in stainless steel and neutral oak barrels, this medium-bodied white wine develops notes of honey and melon; a lush mouthfeel; and a soft, clean finish. Enhances seafood, poultry dishes, pork, creamy soups and dishes with heavy cream sauces.”

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No wonder I prefer milk. The only thing I have to pay attention to is the percent milk fat and the expiration date.

My brother-in-law and sister-in-law built a new house last year, complete with a wine room. Both the house and the wine room are very nice.

Our wine room is a closet. In the basement. Our new three bottle collection is on the same shelf with two rolls of paper towels, Lysol® and other cleaning supplies. Not too fancy around here.

I’ve learned something very valuable from my brief study of wine. The next time I’m at Long John Silver’s®, I’ll order the Chardonnay since it enhances seafood and poultry dishes.

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Saving enough money to cover the required down payment and closing costs for the purchase of a home is one of the biggest hurdles that potential first time homebuyers face.

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Front Royal Kiwanis donates to library The Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library gratefully acknowledges a donation from the Kiwanis Club of Front Royal. Recently, a donation was made that funded the annual Winter Reading Club. “We promote Winter Reading Club as a time for families to get cozy and spend time reading together during the cold winter months,” said Michal Ashby, Youth Services Supervisor at Samuels Public Library. “For younger children, that time spent with a caring adult is crucial to their emotional and educational development.

We are so thankful to the Kiwanis Club for providing the prizes and incentives that rewarded children for reading.”

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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.

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Samuels Public Library Adult Programming April 15-30, 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.

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Thousand Miles From Nowhere,” he has achieved the distinction of landing 14 Gold and 9 Platinum Albums.

In 2016 he received the prestigious “Artist of the Year” award from the Americana Music Honors. Also this past September, he released his first ever Bluegrass Album titled: “Swimmin’ Pools, Movie Stars” featuring an array of Bluegrass Luminaries. Yoakam is also a formidable film and television star appearing in many mainstream features.

Tickets are on sale now. All seats will be reserved with pricing as follows: $59.00 for Premium Track, $49.00 for Track, and $39.00 for Grandstand (an electronic ticketing fee will also apply). Visit www.shencofair.com for more info.

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“All About Trees” is an annual program of training classes providing instruction and information on all aspects of trees. Courses are taught both in the classroom and in the

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Strasburg Museum opening for the season on May 1st Hope to see you there! Best Little Museum in Virginia, with a newly renovated pottery room, Indian artifacts, Colonial history, Civil War, huge model train display, and much more! There is a small admission charge of $3.00 for adults, and $1.00 or less for children, depending on age.

Strasburg Town Manager Resigns Strasburg’s Town Council reluctantly voted to accept Town Manager Ryan Spitzer’s resignation after a

What Will I learn?

Participants will learn correct planting, maintenance, and pruning of trees. Training will cover basic tree anatomy, biology and life functions, soils, tree identification, propagation, planting and care, pruning and selecting the right tree for the right spot. Classes are taught by professional arborists, nurserymen, landscapers, horticulturalists, and Tree Stewards.

When are the Classes?

This year’s “all About Trees” classes will be held on Tuesday evenings September 5th through October 17th, at the Warren County Government Center located at 220 Commerce Ave. in Front Royal. Each class will run from 7 to 9 pm. Light refreshments will be

closed work session on Monday evening. Spitzer’s final day at Town Hall will be May 3. He accepted a position as Town Manager of Pineville, N.C., a community of 9,000 just outside of Charlotte.

“We are certainly sad to see him go,” said Mayor Rich Orndorff, Jr. “It was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up, and we wish him the very best of luck.”

Spitzer has been in Strasburg since July of 2015 and has made progress on multiple projects during his

tenure, including the Community Development Block Grant improvements to downtown, the Community Business Launch project (Rev-Up Strasburg), near completion of two large public works projects, and emphasis on beautification and quality of life improvements for its citizens.

“While transition is always difficult, this seemed an appropriate time to pass the baton,” Spitzer said.

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provided. In addition there will be five halfday Saturday sessions ending with a graduation and planting of a class tree on Oct. 21.

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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Council has not yet determined how they will move forward in their choice of a new Town Manager.

and Beer Hound Brewery. A crowd favorite, Bold Rock Hard Cider, also returns serving its refreshing cider in a variety of flavors. A few well-known out-of-towners will be on draft, like Goose Island, Captain Lawrence, The Bruery, and Maine Beer Company.

CRI guarantees there will be plenty of craft beer and cider to suit anyone’s taste!

Kelsey Carlson Settle is thrilled to be the returning Chairman of Gnarly Hops and Barley Fest, “This year we’re excited to offer you even more craft brews, great local food and some rockin’ live music. Our

committee has been working hard to guarantee we’ll bring you an afternoon in Culpeper you won’t want to miss!”

Culpeper, a Great American Main Street Award winner, also boasts delicious local eats that will be on hand to accompany the cold brews. Food provided by Grill 309, Crabdaddy’s, Bavarian Chef, Uncle Elder’s BBQ, Distinguished Engagements, and many more. Live music by local favorites Half Full will kick off the festivities followed by the folk-rock grooves of Chamomile and Whiskey.

Local artisans such as Le Monkey

House, Christopher Mize Studio, Shenandoah Spice Company, Wire & Rocks, The Sterling Peacock and more will be attending the event as well, presenting their unique, handcrafted goods and jewelry to festivalgoers.

This year we’re excited to offer an enhanced VIP ticket available for $65. A VIP ticket scores you all the regular ticket amenities along with a VIP separate entrance, exclusive premium tastings at the VIP tent, $15 food voucher, unlimited craft beer tastings, and exclusive full pint Gnarly glass. With only a limited number of advanced and VIP tickets available for the Gnarly Hops and Barley Fest, CRI is encouraging those 21-and-older to pick up

tickets early to ensure a spot at this popular downtown event. General advance tickets are available for $25 and may be purchased now at Culpeper Cheese Company, Vinosity (both located on Davis Street in downtown Culpeper), Randy’s Flowers by Endless Creations (211 West Evans Street) and on the web at www. gnarlyhops.eventbrite.com. $5 nondrinking tickets will be available for purchase at the gate on the day of the event. VIP tickets are available at the same locations for $65.

All are welcome, but please remember no pets and no coolers.

The Gnarly Hops and Barley Fest Craft Beer Festival is made possible through generous friends and supporters, such as The Town of Cul-

Now for something Gnarly!

Culpeper’s Fifth Annual ‘Gnarly Hops and Barley Fest’ Craft Beer Festival celebrates spring April 29, 2017 Culpeper Renaissance Inc. (CRI) is proud to serve up its fifth annual beer festival this April. Over the past several months, the team has been planning the best Gnarly Hops and Barley Fest yet. Ticket holders can look forward to several new breweries on tap and a wide selection of mouth-watering local food. Located again in the historic Downtown Culpeper area, this craft beer festival is sure to live up to its “gnarly” name.

Taking place on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from Noon – 5:00 PM in the Spencer Street Parking Lot, the Gnarly Hops brewfest is back with live music and over 70 different beer selections. Sample Virginia and nationally brewed beers, including area favorites like newcomer – Bald Top Brewing Co., Pale Fire, Blue Mountain, Hardywood Park Craft Brewery,

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Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market Opening Day - April 29, 2017 The Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market brought to you by Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. announces the 2017 season. Join us for opening day Saturday, April 29, with the market open every Saturday through No-

vember 18 from 7:30 a.m. until noon at the East Davis Street and Commerce Street parking lot in historic downtown Culpeper.

The Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market offers nearly 30 participants for this season’s market. Be certain to stop by the market to pick up locally grown produce while supporting regional farmers. The Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market has become a Saturday morning destination in the downtown district. Stroll through the market for locally grown fruit, vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, and vibrant flowers. Taste the very best farm fresh eggs, delicious baked goods, locally raised beef, pork, lamb, poultry, and much more. Buy Fresh! Buy Local! You’ll be amazed

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Managing Your Money Series Begins in Luray April 17th Virginia Cooperative Extension is offering a six-lesson “Managing Your Money” series to help participants take control of their personal finances. The series will be held at Page Memorial Hospital beginning April 17th

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Topics for the series include personal finances, understanding credit, developing a spending and savings plan, traditional and non-traditional banking, and insurance and recordkeeping. The sixth lesson on Getting Out of Debt is optional. Each session will include a list of “Action Steps” to help participants apply what they learn to their own money management situation. The series has a flexible format, with the option of mixing and matching classes in different locations. Sessions are held at multiple times and locations during the year throughout the Northern Shenandoah Valley. When people have attended sessions one through five, they will receive a certificate of completion. Extension Agent Karen Poff says of the program, “The format of this series allows participants the opportunity to take the classes at their own pace, to easily make up missed sessions, and to meet the requirements some organizations have for financial education.”

For more information, call Karen Poff at 540-635-4549 or e-mail kpoff@vt.edu. Participants should register at least three days in advance, as classes with fewer than five people registered will be cancelled.

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Races will be held at James River State Park on April 22, Smith Mountain Lake on May 6, Hungry Mother on May 13, Claytor Lake State Park on Sept. 9, New River Trail State Park

on Sept. 16 and Pocahontas State Park on Oct. 14.

Registration for an individual race automatically enters competitors into the series.

Winners are determined by mileage, not time or finishing place. The races cover a total of 156.7 miles of

biking, running, and either canoe, kayak or swim stages.

Prizes will be awarded to the male and female Adventure Series champions who cover the greatest mileage and compete in at least two races.

Prizes include an REI half-dome tent including footprint ($240 value), $100, a JetBoil Zip cooking system and a CamelBak Rogue hydration pack.

Prizes will be awarded to individuals or teams who compete in at least two races and cover the most miles in each stage: bike, run and water (canoe, kayak or swim leg). Prizes include a $100 Virginia State Parks gift certificate, an ENO SingleNest hammock and a Petzyl AKTIC 300-lumen headlamp.

Everyone who enters at least three Adventure Series races (solo or team) will receive a Virginia State Parks annual pass ($66 value) and be entered into a drawing for a $250 Virginia State Parks gift certificate for cabins and camping.

“As the vacation and recreation destination of more than 10 million visitors last year, at Virginia State Parks we strive to provide guests with unique and innovative ways to enjoy the outdoors,” said Virginia State Parks Director Craig Seaver.

“We’re proud of the new Adventure Series and look forward to many successful races in the years to come. We appreciate our partners, Appalachian Power and REI, who are helping us make our inaugural season a success.”

For more information, visit www. dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/adventure-series.

For more information about Virginia State Parks activities and amenities or to make a reservation for one of more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Customer Service Center at 800-933-7275 or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.

Catch “Kites & Critters” at Staunton Farm on April 23 Staunton – “Kites & Critters: a Day at the Farm” will offer something for everyone on Sunday, April 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Moore farm on 272 Bells Lane. Valley Conservation Council coordinates this free event to invite citizens, especially families, to enjoy the outdoors and see the conservation and farming that go on in one of the city’s agricultural districts.

Kids young and old can fly a kite, release a trout, go on a habitat walk, touch a fish, inspect a water insect, test water quality, and pet a lamb.

Huge professional kites will soar above the open hills. Visitors can also bring their own kites or get one onsite. Activities and displays will be set up in and around the barn as well as along the creek. Tour stations cover quail habitat, trout release, stream restoration, riparian buffers, fish tank, stream critters, and water testing. Gloria’s Pupuseria food truck will be on hand.

Lambs and chickens will be on site,

as well as bees (safe in a see-through hive) and bats. VCC times the event to offer an on-farm complement to Earth Day in urban Staunton the previous day.

Staunton is fortunate to have beautiful and productive farmland in the city limits. Many of the farms in the city have installed conservation practices to protect water quality and provide natural habitat for species including bobwhite quail and Eastern brook trout. Poague Run is fed by springs and this stretch of cold water is being restored to improve its ability to host trout.

“Kites & Critters” is organized by Valley Conservation Council and hosted by Carolyn Moore Ford on her farm. Major partners include kite flyers Jeff May and Mac Sterrett, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Virginia Department of Forestry, Friends of the Middle River, Headwaters Soil and Water Conservation District, Pure Water Forum, Trout Unlimited, Lewis Creek Watershed Advisory Committee, Headwaters Master Naturalists, and Augusta Bird Club. Many volunteers make the event possible.

Kites & Critters is funded by a grant from Pure Water Forum through the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and local sponsorships.

Contact Valley Conservation Council (540) 886 3541, sara@valleyconservation.org Find activities and details at http://www.valleyconservation.org/events/ and updates at facebook.com/valleyconservation.

Rappahannock Native Selected as NECC April Civilian of the Month Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) announced its April Civilian of the Month, on March 31, 2017.

Mr. Calvin Polk, a Rappahannock, Virginia native, assigned as NECC’s protocol officer, was selected for his embodiment of the Navy’s core attributes of integrity, accountability, initiative and toughness.

As outlined in the CNO’s recently released “Navy Civilian Workforce Framework,” Polk is a fine example of a Navy civilian who brings a broad spectrum of knowledge, skills and abilities to the Navy team and command, according to Nancy Harned, NECC’s executive director.

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“His efforts directly resulted in the effective communication and demonstration of the NECC and NECC [Pacific] mission, vision, strategic importance and capabilities of our Navy Expeditionary Combat Force, which ultimately helped target audiences, [and] gain a better understanding of what our expeditionary force provides across the Navy and Department of Defense,” added Harned.

Polk, who has been assigned at NECC for less than a year, said he appreciated being recognized as the April Civilian of the Month and offered his secret for success.

“Put your heart, mind and soul in

Late April, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 27 even your smallest acts, this is the secret of success,” said Polk.

Polk’s immediate supervisor, Capt.

Vincent Martinez, emphasized the protocol officer’s strong work ethic.

“Mr. Polk’s professional demeanor, attention to detail, and dedicated work ethic ensure the success of all our engagements,” said Martinez.

“He is the foundation for the type commander to share and articulate our message, capabilities and requirements to key civilian and military leadership.”

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Civil War Paddle explores the Rapidan River

FREDERICKSBURG – Join Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) and National Park Service Supervisory Historian Greg Mertz Saturday, June 10, for a daylong canoe trip, highlighting many of the Civil War

sites along the Rapidan River. We’ll float from Germanna Ford to Ely’s Ford, through rapids, past eagle nests and have lunch on a sandbar. Bring a bag lunch, sunscreen and plenty of water. Meet at the Ely’s Ford boat ramp at 8 a.m., 4.5 miles north of Route 3 on Route 610. We will arrive back at Ely’s Ford at approximately 4 p.m., depending on water flow.

This trip fills FAST, so register early.

Minimum age is 12 years and this is a strenuous event. The cost is $50 individual/$150 family ($40/$120 for FOR members). Please pre-register at http://www.riverfriends.org/ event/civil-war-paddle/ Virginia State Parks – ideal for spring break Whether heading out of town or “staycationing” over spring break,

Virginia State Parks are perfect for family-friendly fun.

April 7-23, all 37 Virginia State Parks will offer self-guided and ranger-led programs to help visitors learn about the outdoors and spend time in nature.

For a complete list of programs and events planned for spring break activities, visit this link.

State parks offer something for all types of outdoor lovers looking to enjoy the weather, from playgrounds and picnic tables to campgrounds and cabins. Virginia’s award-winning state parks offer more than 1,800 campsites and 300 cabins.

Call 800-933-7275 for information or to make a reservation or book online any time by following this link.

To learn about state park activities and events year-round, visit the Virginia State Parks searchable database, at this link: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/park-events.

“It’s never too late to begin a family tradition in a state park,” said Virginia State Parks Director Craig Seaver. “With park information on our website, we try to make it as easy as possible to plan a visit. And when you arrive, our dedicated rangers are here to make your trip enjoyable and memorable. There are so many ways to enjoy the outdoors in a state park and there’s no better time than spring break.”

VSP Warns of IRS Phone Cloning Scam Within the past 24 hours, the Virginia State Police have received calls from two Virginians and one New Yorker about IRS-impersonation telephone calls linked to a Virginia State Police Area 43 Office in Chatham. The scammers have cloned the state police office’s main number – (434) 432-7287 – as a tactic to help convince a caller that they are legitimate. This is a common ploy utilized by scammers as the annual IRS filing season comes to a close.

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Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.

According to the IRS Website, the aggressive and sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, has been making the rounds throughout the country.

Callers claim to be employees of the IRS, using fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers. They

may know a lot about their targets, and they usually alter the caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling.

Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. Victims may be threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver’s license. In many cases, the caller becomes hostile and insulting.

Or, victims may be told they have a refund due to try to trick them into sharing private information. If the

phone isn’t answered, the scammers often leave an “urgent” callback request.

Some con artists have used video relay services (VRS) to try to scam deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

Taxpayers are urged not trust calls just because they are made through VRS, as interpreters don’t screen calls for validity. For more details see the IRS YouTube video: Tax Scams via Video Relay Service.

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Friday, April 14 Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

Saturday, April 15 A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunder-

storms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 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.

Sunday, April 16 Easter Sunday A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday, April 17 Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

CRIME OF THE WEEK Frederick County Crime of the Week – March 10, 2017 This week’s Crime of the Week involves a number of larcenies from motor vehicles between January 12, 2017 and March 30, 2017. Frederick County Deputies responded to more than 40 calls reference larcenies from vehicles in the Stephens City area. Among the many items reported taken were two handguns, checkbooks, credit cards, jewelry, a Garmin GPS, wallets, purses, U. S. Currency, A Chrome notebook, Ipods, Tablets and miscellaneous other small items.

If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspect vehicle in any of 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.

Please reference Frederick County Larcenies from motor vehicles.

Winchester City Crime of the Week - March 3, 2017

The Winchester Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred in the 600 block of Fairview Avenue on Wednesday, March 22nd. Around 4:30am, witnesses saw two men wearing black hooded sweatshirts trying to gain access through the back door of the home. A third male, also wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, attempted to gain entry through a window. When a resident turned on a back porch light, the three men were seen running towards a black sedan with a male driver inside. Officers found a grey Toyota hubcap at the scene.

Anyone with information regarding potential suspects or a suspect vehicle is encouraged to contact the Winchester Police Department at 540-545-4704, or Crime Solvers at 540-665-tips (8477). Information leading to an arrest may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Please reference incident number: 17010504

Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Tuesday, April 18 Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Tuesday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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 two of our Spring Art History Lecture Series. Samuel’s Public Library, 330 E. Criser Rd in Front Royal. 540-635-3153. Free REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 7pm - 8pm BZA Meeting. Front Royal Administration Building, 102 E Main Street, Front Royal.

Wednesday, April 19 A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

6pm - 7pm Front Royal Kiwanis Club Meeting. Back room of the Front Royal Diner.

7pm - 8pm Planning Commission Meeting. County of Warren Government Center.

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 in Guyana April 26 - SCBI and Carnivore Breeding.

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 20 A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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

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Page 30 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Late April, 2017 CALENDAR, from 29 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 22 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.

Sunday, April 23 4pm - 5pm Annual Spring Concert “The Kingdom Come.” The Front Royal Oratorio Society presents their

Wednesday, April 26 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 in Guyana April 26 - SCBI and Carnivore Breeding.

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

annual Spring Concert. Celebrate Spring with glorious choral music!

Entitled “Thy Kingdom Come”, the program features beautiful and timeless sacred and classical choral music, celebrating the celestial realm with organ accompaniment. Works

by Mozart, Mendelssohn and others will be performed. The whole family is welcome, including the kids and tots. The concert is free with a freewill offering being taken which will be shared with Blue Ridge Hospice.

At Front Royal Presbyterian Church, 115 Luray Avenue, Front Royal. Call 540-635-4842. Free. http://www.fros. online/subjects.html Monday, April 24 7pm - 8pm Council Meeting.

County of Warren Government Center.

7pm - 8pm Council Work Session.

Town Administration Building, 102 E. Main St.

King Features Weekly Service

April 17, 2017

The Oak Club Calming a Fearful Dog DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My little Schnoodle, “Daisy,” hates noises, thunder, firecrackers and more — but only indoors. We can be outside and have large trucks go by with air brakes squealing, and she doesn’t care. But ordinary house noises, like windows creaking, have begun to bother her recently. Last year I got a new front door and it really cracks and creaks in the afternoon when it gets hot. She is petrified of this, shaking and panting the entire time.

Please help, as we are at our wits’ end. — Pam, via email DEAR PAM: If the issue started over the past year, have the veterinarian check her out thoroughly. Not just her hearing and sight, but for any underlying conditions.

While Schnoodles are less prone to certain health conditions of their parent breeds (poodle and Schnauzer), they could still suffer from inherited conditions. According to the AKC, autoimmune thyroiditis is one possibility; behavioral changes like excessive anxiety are among the symptoms of this condition.

However, even completely healthy dogs can develop a phobia to noise, perhaps because they attach a negative experience to a specific noise. In that case, TLC and training can help, along with medication if needed.

Talk to the vet about Daisy’s noise phobia and work out a treatment and training plan, if possible. For example, use anti-anxiety medication for a time to help Daisy stay calmer, but then begin replacing meds with positive-stimulation training. This is done by making the sound that causes anxiety, but giving Daisy a favorite treat or praise each time the sound is made.

There’s more to it than I have room to explain here, so consider working with a trainer to help Daisy handle that creaky door.

Send your tips, questions or comments to ask@pawscorner.com. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Thursday, April 27 4pm - 5pm Anti-Litter Council Meeting. Warren County Government Center.

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.

year’s Historic Garden Week Tour of Rappahannock County and the Town of Washington Sponsored

by Warren County Nestled in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Rappahannock County, the Town of Washington boasts being “the first Washington of them all”.

The county seat with its historic and architecturally significant buildings was surveyed by George Washington in 1749. At age 17, Washington laid out the town’s original plan and named the streets. That plan remains virtually unchanged in this bucolic village that offers visitors fine dining, entertainment, art galleries, wineries and shopping. Tour homes include The Meadows, Jessamine Hill Farm, the Lodge at Rush River Springs and Greenfield, built in the 1760’s, in the Southern Georgian Style of architecture. This tour is not conducive to buses. Front Royal. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40, day of tour. Email warrencounty@vagardenweek.org or visit http://www.vagardenweek.org/ main/tourdetails?id=347 11am - 4pm Founder’s Weekend Community Celebration. RandolphMacon Academy’s Founders Weekend Community Celebration Toy Drop by the R-MA Flight Department, Turbo the Flying Dog, US Customs K-9 Demonstration, Petting Zoo, Amazing Grace the Mule, hay rides, skits, door prizes, corn hole tournament, face painting, marching fun, bounce rides, fun science experiments, food trucks, and free cake.

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Friday, April 28 6pm - 9pm Taste of the Town.

Showcasing Warren County eateries, small businesses, non-profits and entertainers. Live music around the Gazebo area. Judged car show with trophies in the Gazebo parking area.

Dance to live music provided by Vinyl Tracks, a classic rock band with an eclectic mix of 60s, 70s and 80s music. Children’s activities, including a moon bounce, and local business tables. This year we are working with Randolph-Macon Academy as they celebrate their 125th year. East Main Street, Front Royal. 540-6357064. Free entrance; $10 Tasting Fee. Email craig@royaloakcomputers. com or visit https://www.facebook. com/FrontRoyalIBA 7pm - 10pm Front Porch Style Pickin' Party. Warren County Senior Center, 1217 Commonwealth Ave. Saturday, April 29 10am - 5pm Historic Garden Week. The Garden Club of Virginia has announced the homes for this

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Academy, 200 Academy Drive, Front Royal. 540-636-5200. http://www. rma.edu/founders-weekend-community-celebration 6pm - 8:30pm A Taste for Books.

Around the World in 80 Days An event where businesses, community organizations, and others volunteer to host buffet tables at the library featuring decorations and dishes from different countries and continents.

Samuels Public Library, 330 E. Criser Rd. Front Royal. 540-635-3153. http://www.tasteforbooks.net/ 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.

Sunday, April 30 11am Ridin’ for Ron. Linden Volunteer Fire Department presents Ridin’ for Ron. This is our 2nd Annual memorial Ride for Chief Ron Peregoy. We will cover 100 Miles of Open Road. All Motorcycles Welcome! Food, BikeShow, and Raffles - Kickstands Up at 11 a.m. Registration free-will offering . Linden Volunteer Fire Department, 4561 John Marshall Hwy., Linden, VA 22642.

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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.

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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