Early May 2017 Warren and Frederick County Report

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Volume XII, Issue 9 Early May, 2017

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Cirque Italia coming to Frederick County Fairgrounds Get ready Clear Brook, VA, because you are about to have the time of your life! Cirque italia, the first traveling water circus is coming to town with a spectacular show that you can’t miss!

Cirque Italia has grown to the point where the next logical step can only be to expand operations and double our presence at the national level. In response to our wonderful fans all over the U.S., and with over 90% of shows being sold out, NOW is the perfect time for a substantial investment.

Beginning in 2017, Cirque Italia, the first traveling Water Circus, introduces a second unit, the Gold

Unit: a luxurious experience where technology and preforming arts are mixed to create a one-of-a-kind show.

This new performance will feature an ultra-modern water curtain that controls every droplet of water meticulously. Cirque Italia is ready to provide a breathtaking experience.

This new stage by itself is enough to amaze the most demanding audience, and synchronized with the most creative display of superhuman talent - the result is simply out of this world!

The latest trends of the industry are challenged with every Cirque Italia appearance and this 2nd unit is not going to be any different. A careful casting selection has united the best artists from all over the world. This

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production will feature acts all the way from Russia to Mexico. Cirque Italia believes in multi-culturalism as one of our strongest assets.

Packed full of incredible acts, there is no room for boredom. The variety presented is exceptional. For those who enjoy smart and well-thought out comedy, Alex the clown thrills while taking an acrobatic journey on the trampoline. Our Argentinian twin jugglers (with a Guinness World Record in their pockets) can handle all kinds of objects in the air, even fire! There is almost no bodily limit for our contortionist as she bends in ways you never would have imagined. She makes it seem so natural, you might end up trying it in yoga class.

Whether it’s a futuristic laser act or mesmerizing aerial performances, the show has something for all tastes and expectations. One thing Cirque Italia sets out to accomplish is to create a type of world-class entertainment suitable for all age groups.

This new second unit also follows the same strict animal-free policy that makes the Water Circus stand out from other circus entertainment shows.

The “magic touch” of the Italian entrepreneur Manuel Rebecchi, President and Owner of Cirque Italia, added to the flawless direction of the COO, Chanté DeMoustes, and has turned this once romantic project into a successful production known and acclaimed all over the country.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be amazed and transported to a fantastic realm where your deepest dreams can -and will- come true.

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Tickets can be purchased now starting at $10.00-$50.00 depending on availability. Cirque Italia offers one free child admission with every full priced paying adult ticket in levels 2 or 3. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or deals. Please call 941-704-8572 to find out the promo code for this location.

May 4-7 at Frederick County Fairgrounds, 155 Fairgrounds Rd. Clear Brook, VA 22624 Under the stunning White & Blue Big Top Tent: Thursday, May 4: 7:30pm Friday, May 5: 7:30pm Saturday, May 6: 1:30pm, 4:30pm, & 7:30pm Sunday, May 7: 1:30pm & 4:30pm The box office opens on-site on Tuesday, the week of the show.

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Firefighters Parade – May 5, 5:30 p.m. Old Town Winchester. The parade is coordinated by members of the Winchester and Frederick County Firefighters. It is the largest and one of the oldest annual Firefighters Parades in the world. The best viewing spots are along Washington Street between Amherst and Monmouth Streets.

Fireworks & Nightfest – May 5, Handley High School. Live musical entertainment begins immediately following the Firefighters Parade around 8 p.m. The fireworks are displayed at 9:15 p.m.

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Weekend in the Park - May 6-7, Jim Barnett Park. The Arts & Crafts Show runs throughout the weekend.

On Sunday enjoy Fun Day in the Park (activities for kids), the Midway and Yesterday’s Cruisers Car Show with more than 200 vintage and classic “muscle cars” from the 40s, 50s and 60s. The car show is on Sunday only and is weather-dependent. Admission: $5.

Suspect Arrested for Brandishing a Firearm On April 27, 2017 at 4:25 a.m. the Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office responded to Lake Holliday for a report of a male pointing a shotgun at the security officer at the front gate.

The white male suspect was wearing a red jacket with a white bandana over his face, when he pointed the shotgun at the security officer. The security officer discharged one round from his weapon and the suspect fled back into Lake Holliday on foot.

Deputies arrived and initiated a search of the area for the suspect.

The Sheriff ’s Office K-9 tracked and located the suspect approximately three-quarters of a mile from the front gate. The suspect, Joseph Tyler Duvall, 21, was arrested and charged with brandishing a firearm, reckless handling of a firearm, and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.

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Winchester Area Newcomers Club The Winchester Area Newcomers Club, a social club for women, will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May 17th at the Opequon Presbyterian Church in Kernstown, 10:30 a.m.

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Kites in limited quantities will be available for purchase. Interact with Living History personnel. Bring a picnic or purchase food available onsite. For more information visit our website at www.ccbf.us or call us at (540) 869-2064.

Star Gazing Parties Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park invites visitors to view and learn about the nighttime sky through three Star Gazing Parties scheduled throughout 2017.

These special National Park Service events, held in partnership with the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS) and the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation, are scheduled for Saturday, August 12th and Saturday, October 21st . As part of the National Park Service’s “Find Your Park” campaign, these programs encourage visitors to explore Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park in a variety of ways and to discover the night sky in a quiet and peaceful setting.

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The Star Party on August 12th is scheduled to coincide with the Perseid Meteor Shower, which results from debris stream associated with the comet Swift-Tuttle. The Star Party on October 21st will look at a variety of celestial features.

On April 26, 2017 at 5:22 a.m. the Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office responded to a report of an armed robbery that had occurred on Fairfax Pike outside of Stephens City. The 2 male victims reported that a red/maroon older model dually pickup truck stopped in front of them on Fairfax Pike east of Stephens City and a white male got out of the truck and pointed a gun at them. The pickup truck then drove away.

The white male suspect got into their Jeep Cherokee and demanded that they drive to a field off of Valley Pike south of Stephens City. The suspect then took their money and had them drive their vehicle onto the railroad tracks causing their vehicle to become stuck on the railroad tracks.

The suspect then exited the vehicle and fled north on the railroad tracks.

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By Brad Deutser

From ring to ring, you have entertained. From generation to generation, you have brought families together. You have invited us in to witness and be a part of the Greatest Show on Earth.

But, you have also become one of America’s great tragedies. After nearly a century and a half in business, doing what you do best, you will vacate your place in the entertainment space. There will be other circuses. But, there will never be another Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. You have never wavered from your roots – your history, your way of working and promoting, and your way of entertaining. Until, recently. Pressures to change practices. Pressures to change acts. Pressures to conform to current ways.

Most people are unaware of the extent you cared for animals. Most are unaware of the brilliant business model to get people in the door to experience the circus and buy memorabilia and merchandise. Most are unaware that Ringling Bros. was the entry point for so many to begin their careers in show business. It was a gateway for many around the world to explore, to share culture, and to provide smiles. It was so much to so many.

In many ways, it was part of the American way. I remember the excitement when the train stopped in a city. I remember the authentic joy the clowns brought as the elephants paraded down the streets to the arena.

I remember the genuine love of the circus by its performers behind the scenes and in the rings. I remember the sweat on the brow before each show and the smiles that filled the stands.

So it begs the question: Why did Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey fail? Or did we fail it?

I have struggled to explain how we allow our American icons to disappear. For what? Better, more wholesome family entertainment? Why did the business environment change so rapidly? Or did it? Was it lack of strategic foresight? Was it changing societal norms? Were there simply better options? Or did we take it for granted that what was once here will always be here?

This was an icon that navigated the generations. It circumvented challenges over nearly 15 decades. Some-

how it remained relevant year after year, until now. But why? To some, Ringling gave up its core values and become something different when it removed elephants from its show.

To others, no matter the advances or new innovations, it was still the circus that you only needed to see once.

To others, it was a lumbering icon that couldn’t change quickly enough to keep up with the pace of technology and today’s entertainment. And, to others, it was simply taken for granted that it would always be there for us, like it had been for the previous 146 years.

Perhaps, this is less Ringling Bros. giving up or giving in and more a statement of the America we live in today. We gravitate to sexy headlines. We are intrigued more by the glitz and less by the substance. We place stereotypes on things that we are reluctant to ever modify. We expose our youth more to what is ahead and much less to what is now. Reality works best when there is controversy or big names. But, that has never been the circus’ way. Theirs was a way of basic, good old-fashioned American values.

This ending of an era sends a message to all of us. It reminds us that relevance is fleeting. It reminds us, as parents and grandparents, that we must find new forms of entertainment to bring our families together.

It reminds us to hold on to what is important to each of us – whether it is the circus or something else. At its core, this is about family values – and working fiercely to protect them – in whatever way is most appropriate to today’s family.

The circus that convened families, generations and communities is soon to be no longer here. For many it has been replaced by the bright lights of the computer screen and video games as well as the solitude it brings. We may not be able to recreate the greatest show on earth, but we can recreate the environment and the magic that it was to families who came together to celebrate the goodness and wholesomeness it represented.

There will be many questions.

What really happened to end this era? What will become of the animals for whom Ringling provided such genuine and remarkable care? What will happen to the children who no longer have the greatest show on earth?

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A Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus poster from 1938 There will be answers. But, unfortunately, not the same answers our parents had for us.

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Report: livestock pollution harming recreation on river growth of blankets of algae that are increasingly hurting the fishing and paddling industries in the valley.

Colby Trow, a professional fishing guide and tackle store owner whose business, Mossy Creek Fly Fishing, is based in Harrisonburg, said: “Unfortunately claiming the Shenandoah our home water is becoming more and more embarrassing each year as we see constant algae blooms, fish kills, disease, foul smelling water, experience waterborne infections, and more. Some of our guests will not return to fish the Shenandoah or our area again as a result of what they see on the water.”

Because of the increasingly frequent algal blooms, the Shenandoah Riverkeeper and parent organization, Potomac Riverkeeper Network, petitioned the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality in 2015 to identify the Shenandoah’s waters as officially “impaired” by algae under the federal Clean Water Act – a designation that would require stronger efforts to control pollution. The state and EPA, which approves the state’s impairment decisions, have failed to take this action to protect the river.

Jeff Kelble holding alge at Strasburg Town Public Boat Ramp Children swimming with cows in South Fork of the doah River As families plan for the annual ritual of rafting down the Shenandoah River, a new report about livestock industry manure runoff reveals unhealthy levels of bacteria, phosphorus pollution and frequent algae blooms that threaten the recreational use of the valley’s waterways.

The report by the Environmental Integrity Project, “Water Pollution from Livestock in the Shenandoah Valley,” relies on state records to document that more than 90 percent of the water quality monitoring stations where the state regularly samples the Shenandoah River and its tributaries detected fecal bacteria (E. coli) at levels unsafe for human contact in 2014-2016.

Despite the widespread bacterial contamination, Virginia officials fail to warn the swimmers, tubers and kayakers who flock to the Shenandoah about the health risks, even when bacteria levels are more than 100 times the limit for water recreation.

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“Virginia needs to start notifying the public that the Shenandoah Valley’s waterways are unsafe for swimming and tubing – or, better yet, the state should solve this manure overload problem,” said Eric Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Environmental Integrity Project and former Director of Civil Enforcement at EPA. “The state should either require the livestock industry --or use public funds -- to collect the excess manure that crops can’t use and ship it out of the valley, to a region that needs it.”

The report concludes that the state’s system for controlling manure runoff from the livestock and poultry industries needs major improvements to protect the health of local

waterways and the Chesapeake Bay. “Virginia’s failed pollution control system damages our waterways,” said Mark Frondorf, the Shenandoah Riverkeeper. “Excessive algal blooms drive down oxygen levels, suffocating fish and creating dead zones.

The environment suffers, but so does our economy. Industries that rely on clean water depend on state regulators to do their jobs.”

Virginia currently requires pollution control plans for only 12.5 percent of the farmland in the valley.

These documents, called “nutrient management plans,” have limited impact because they allow farmers to keep piling on more manure even to fields that are already have more than enough phosphorus for crop growth.

Under the state’s current system to reduce runoff from fields that are already overloaded with manure, 86 percent of the poultry manure in the valley is “exported” to other farms. But waste transfer records for 2013, 2014, and 2015 show that the “exported” manure rarely leaves the Shenandoah Valley watershed. For example, an estimated 92 percent of the poultry waste shipped offsite is simply spread on nearby farms. This

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Early May, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 7 covered by plans do not need any more phosphorus from manure in their soil, because they already have enough. But on 82 percent of these saturated acres, the plans authorize the spreading of still more waste.

This adds yet more phosphorus every year onto fields that do not need it.

A lack of streamside fencing on farms with cattle is also a problem, with 80 percent of the 841 farms with livestock in the valley’s biggest agricultural county – Rockingham – failing to fence their animals out of streams.

The result of the manure overload and the lack of fencing is waste fouling waterways. In 2014 through 2016, E. coli bacteria concentrations exceeded the state’s standards for safe water contact recreation at 91 percent of state monitoring locations (at 53 of 58 regularly samples sites) in the Shenandoah River and its tributaries, according to state data.

The EIP report makes the following recommendations for improvements to Virginia’s method of man-

Page, and Rockingham counties, along with more than a half million cows. These animals produce 1.15 billion gallons of liquid cow manure and 820 million pounds of poultry litter a year, which is far more than local crops can absorb as fertilizer.

Most of the manure is spread on local farm fields. But only 12.5 percent of the 539,955 acres of farmland in these four counties are covered by “nutrient management plans” designed to discourage farmers from over-applying manure.

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The funding for that system should be provided at least in part by the large poultry and beef processors that profit from the farm operations.

2) The state should require nutrient management plans for all farms that spread manure, not just a few of them. And these plans should be strengthened by requiring farmers to file annual reports that include their manure application rates as well as actual crop yields.

3) Inspections of industrial-scale poultry and cattle operations by state officials today are limited and enforcement is rare. Virginia needs to tighten up inspections and enforcement, and require all cattle operations to fence their cattle out of streams.

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Boyce organic farm wins RISE competition

Ali Haney (second from left) and her husband, Dan Haney (fifth from the left) of Shenandoah Seasonal The Warren County Economic Development Authority is pleased to have served the RISE 2017 Program, whose Judge’s Choice Entrepreneurship competition event took place on April 18th at The Corron Center resulting in a substantial award to a regional entrepreneur.

Seven small businesses from the Northern Shenandoah Valley attended six classes on marketing, finance, business plan development and sales pitch presentation. The classes were taught by local scholars from the Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business at Shenandoah University and Lord Fairfax Community College and by seasoned local entrepreneurs and community leaders.

The classes are organized by the Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center (who now serves as Lead Agency for the program) and are conducted at the Lord Fairfax Community College in Middletown, Virginia and offers remote learning centers in Luray, Virginia as well as Fauquier County, Virginia. The participating businesses this year represented Clarke County, Frederick County and Warren County, and included such diverse products and services as bistro, organic farm, sign-maker, logo designer, office machine supply and maintenance, moving company and fitness center.

Not only did the participants receive classroom instruction on building a strategic plan, they also learned to write a business plan, create a sales pitch presentation and they were introduced to the resources of the Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center, a department of the Virginia Small Business Administration.

Sponsorships were provided by local banks, local entrepreneurs, economic development agencies, news agencies and other regional organizations. Through the sponsorships, the program advisors were able to provide educational materials, host a community competition event as well as provide a $5,000.00 cash purse to the winner for a product or service needed in order to move the business to the next level. In addition, in-kind services of memberships to regional Chambers of Commerce, promotions package and social media packages were offered – bringing the total value of the award to $8,000.00+.

Once the classes were completed, participants entered into the semi-

finals phase to qualify for competition in the Judges’ Choice event. In early April, written business plans were delivered to a panel of judges (comprised of bankers and entrepreneurs) for evaluation and then the semi-finals pitch presentations were conducted before another panel of judges. Scores from that process determined the five finalists who would go on to compete for the Judges’ Choice Award.

The final Public Pitch Presentation event was held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at The Corron Center, Lord Fairfax Community College Middletown Campus. Refreshments were provided and the public was invited in for a $10 door fee which was then awarded to one of the contestants via audience vote as the People’s Choice Award winner.

This year’s event attracted close to 100 people.

The finalists gave their Pitch Presentations before a panel of judges and that final score determined the winner of the RISE 2017 Judges’ Choice Award. “All of the presenters were stellar,” said Marla Taylor Jones, Director of Business Development at Warren County EDA and organizer/ advisor to the project. “They should all be extremely proud; I know we from the advisory team were!” Other

RISE Advisors are: Christine Kriz, Director of the LFSBDC and Karen Helm, Program Manager, LFSBDC. The winner this year was Ali Haney of Shenandoah Seasonal, an organic farmer in Clarke County, Virginia, who swept both the People’s Choice and the Judges’ Choice Awards. “Today we are grateful,” she reported on her facebook page, “grateful for the outstanding and supportive community we live in, for the opportunity to grow our small business and for our amazing moral support squad.”

Haney went on to say, “ The $5,000 ++ we won through the RISE program … will be life changing for us and we are excited for the next chapter of opening a farm store at Shenandoah Seasonal this summer!”

“I want to extend my thanks to each of you for all you did to help me and for all the hard work and dedication you put into the RISE program,” said Milissa Marshall of Brag Swag.

“I wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but I’m truly glad I decided to participate. It was such a beneficial experience and I would highly recommend it to any entrepreneur looking to grow professionally and personally.”

“This is an important program and I’m delighted to be involved,” Marilyn Finnemore, owner of The Bright Box, Winchester, Virginia and Title Sponsor of the RISE 2017 Program.

“Building a system for supporting our entrepreneurial, small business community has been on our radar for a long time. We’re so glad to be a part of this terrific emerging program,” said Jennifer McDonald, Executive Director of the EDA.

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Early May, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 9

Discovering Warren County: The Humane Society’s Annual Celebration

By Ken Thurman Warren County Report Once again the Humane Society of Warren County (HSWC) continues to amaze me with programs, capabilities, fund raising efforts and day to day operations. I attended their annual dinner Tuesday, April 11th at Joe’s Steakhouse (It’s hard not to when your wife has been on the board for the last six years). This

spirited event reviewed the accomplishments of 2016 and highlighted those individuals responsible for yet another successful year.

The HSWC a mere five years ago was bleeding money and was a kill shelter on the verge of collapse. Today, the HSWC is profitable and a “NO KILL” Shelter (Greater than 90% overall save rate) achieving a 95% save rate including 871 cats, 592 dogs and 67 other animals. A community

effort, the HSWC has 461 members, over 50 foster families (providing care for over 400 animals) and over 260 volunteers (providing over 5,300 hours of service). In addition to county funding the HSWC raised over $263,500 in donations from colorful events plus they were awarded 25 grants totaling over $35,000.

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raised $28,553. And, don’t forget “Tails and Ales” a fun filled dinner with an assortment of games, auctions and more which raised $17,677, “Barks and Bags” $14,000, the Westminster Dog Show raffle $5,000, the annual calendar $4,000, Paws for Cause $2,500, and the Police Carnival $2,900.

How was all this accomplished?

The team - Lavenda Denny completing her fifth year as director working with an energetic board and equally energetic and dedicated staff of volunteers combined with community outreach has come together to save and protect animals while creating facility enhancements from new dog kennels to new cat cages. Departing board members completing six years of service included Amy Thurman and Virginia McKinnon and Marta Steane completing three years. Newly elected to the board for three year terms are Melanie Katron, Julie Covert, Tammy Williams, and Jennifer Condon will carry on the new tradition.

Recognition for their accomplishments include the Virginia Federation of Humane Societies 2017 compassion award. The award recognizes an organization that has demonstrated strong leadership qualities and whose accomplishments reflect the VFHS strategic plan’s goal of reducing euthanasia of healthy and treatable cats and dogs. The team also received the Front Royal / Warren County Chamber of Commerce Community Impact Award.

To find out more about the HSWC and how you too can become a member or volunteer or to find out how you too can donate to the HSWC call (540) 635-4734 or email the shelter at info@humanesocietywarrencounty.org or visit the Humane Society on web at www.humanesocietyofwarrencounty.org. Also, look for their collection banks in locations throughout the area.

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Farmers Market returns to the Gazebo in May Four ladies are working to bring locally-grown produce and products back to Front Royal

Destiney Sargent, Tammy Bolden, Catherine Dawson and Deanne DePyper formed a team determined to keep the Front Royal Farmers Market running after the original founders decided to close it. Here they’re gathered at Beezy Bees Consignment Shop to brainstorm and talk about their plans.

By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report Four ladies meeting at Beezy Bees Consignments were enthusiastic about their plans to re-open the downtown Front Royal Farmers Market.

“We started thinking about keeping the Farmers Market open when we learned the old one closed,” said Tammy Foster-Bolden, one of the new organizers of the market.

She said their mission statement is, “to provide fresh, high quality local food and agricultural products while supporting downtown revitalization and independent business owners.”

Tammy and her partners have been busy ever since they set out on their mission.

Because of rumors, they originally thought they couldn’t use the Gazebo and thought they’d hold it at the Flea Market on Commerce Avenue.

She and Destiney Sargent, owner of Beezy Bees Consignments, Cath-

erine Dawson and Deanne DePyper formed a team determined to keep it running, and approached town officials to talk about it, but ran into problems concerning zoning.

But there has been enthusiastic support from the Town to hold it at its former location.

“Felicia Hart (Front Royal’s Community Development Director) is excited. Hollis Tharpe (Mayor of Front Royal) and Interim Town Manager Joe Waltz have also been helpful and supportive. And the merchants of FRIBA (Front Royal Independent Business Alliance) are very happy,” said Tammy.

Destiney added that French Price from the Virginia Cooperative Extension was sad that the previous market had closed, but is ecstatic now.

“This will bring more people to town in general. The more you invite others outside of town like farmers, the more business it will bring,” said Deanne.

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Open hours will be on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m. every week at the end of Main Street near the Visitors’ Center except when major events like the Wine and Mushroom Festival are going on downtown and at the Gazebo. They reasoned that the added open hours on Sunday will give people who work on Saturday a chance to participate, and even wander over after church on Sunday afternoons.

Future plans are to be open on the first Wednesday of the month from 5 to 8 p.m. when they can add music or other kinds of entertainment.

Entertainers are encouraged to contact them, if interested.

Several Main Street businesses would like to participate, and it will give them a chance to stay open later those evenings.

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Rural King has already donated two gift cards to raffle, and have been supportive by passing out flyers at the store and promoting the market.

The four are involved with charity work, involving helping single mothers in need, the homeless population of Front Royal and with animal welfare. Money from the gift cards will go to the charities, they said.

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Two meat farms, several bakeries, suppliers of fresh eggs, honey, hot sauce, preserves and farm produce have confirmed.

They are looking for more vendors with farm produce, as well as more sponsors.

“I felt since we’re running this, we should wear bib overalls, but I was voted down,” Deanne said with a laugh.

They know for sure there will be rabbit meat for sale, and already have people excited about that. There will also be lamb, pork, beef and poultry.

Not totally confirmed, but on the wish list are a gelato booth and Thompson’s Fish Fry. Down Home Bakery will supply home-baked bread, cakes, pies, cookies and Amish butter (which, when mentioned, caused the ladies to almost lick their lips thinking about it and unanimously declaring how much they like it, comparing its rich consistency to cheese).

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“We’re hoping for a good season,” said Tammy.

The ladies admitted that organizing everything has not always been a smooth process, and feel there’s still a lot to learn.

“We’re not done yet. For example, we want to be able to take food stamps for payment, but we’re still in the process of figuring that out,” said Destiney.

Each merchant will individually be responsible whether they take credit or debit cards.

“A lot of them still like cash,” said Tammy.

Each of the four organizers will have their own products set up at tables and will be there when the mar-

Early May, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 11 ket is open if vendors need help with setting up or anything that comes up.

Destiney owns Beezy Bees Consignment Store and is co-owner of Sargent Farms, and will have food from there to sell.

Tammy owns Purepup Bakery, where she makes all natural pet treats from scratch like birthday cakes, bones, cookies and special request items. These don’t contain salt, sugar, corn, preservatives or artificial color. She will also bring Heirloom tomatoes, squash, hardtack candy, and pet accessories.

Catherine, Tammy’s daughter, owns Sweet Escapes Home Bakery and makes and decorates cupcakes, breads, and desserts. She also has a bath product line that includes bubbling “Bizzy Bombs”, to be dropped

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Deanne will exhibit creations from her Earth Elements Art and Design business.

They’ve been meeting with vendors who will be involved and report that they’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback, hearing that they’re also glad it’s opening again. They’ve been coordinating with each other, so as not to compete by bringing the same kinds of produce.

To keep up with new ideas and gather relevant information, the four will be attending the national Farmers Markets of Virginia Association in the next month.

Other items on the wish list include having a potluck “Farm to Table” dinner, when farmers bring special dishes made from their products.

They got the idea from one that was held on Stephens City’s Main Street, but only found out when it was over, so they didn’t get to experience the event first hand.

“We’d like to tie it into the Fall Harvest, and it’s already approved by the town,” said Deanne.

And if you need a reason to visit and support locally-grown food, here are ten good reasons from Cultivating a Healthy Food System at CUESA.org.

1. Taste Real Flavors. The fruits and vegetables you buy at the farmers market are the freshest and tastiest available. Fruits are allowed to ripen fully in the field and are brought directly to you—no long-distance shipping, no gassing to simulate the ripening process, no sitting for weeks in storage. This food is as real as it gets—fresh from the farm.

2. Enjoy the Season. The food you buy at the farmers market is seasonal. It is fresh and delicious and reflects the truest flavors. Shopping and cooking from the farmers market helps you to reconnect with the cycles of nature in our region. As you look forward to asparagus in spring, savor sweet corn in summer, or bake pumpkins in autumn, you reconnect with the earth, the weather, and the

A scene from the former Farmers Market at the Gazebo shows local produce and the family-friendly feeling. turning of the year.

3. Support Family Farmers. Family farmers need your support, now that large agribusiness dominates food production in the U.S. Small family farms have a hard time competing in the food marketplace. Buying directly from farmers gives them a better return for their produce and gives them a fighting chance in today’s globalized economy.

4. Protect the Environment. Food in the U.S. travels an average of 1,500 miles to get to your plate. All this shipping uses large amounts of natural resources (especially fossil fuels), contributes to pollution, and creates trash with extra packaging.

5. Nourish Yourself. Much food found in grocery stores is highly processed and grown using pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, and genetic modification.

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County residents speak out on proposed tax increase within your means.”

North River Board Member Daniel Murray was quick to point out in his comments/statement that the members of the Board of Supervisors have not given themselves a raise in several years.

The next speaker was Warren County Resident and School Board Representative of the Happy Creek District Jim Wells and he spoke in favor of the increase, saying, “For the past 16 years since I’ve been on the school board. This board and previous boards have been great partners in consulting with the school board in providing us with fiscal help and financial help that was available at the time. You’ve provided six major building projects. Many forget that the whole thing began with the major upgrades to E. Wilson Morrison, the construction of two high schools, while simultaneously bringing in the Bing Crosby Stadium and constructing the new Warren County Safety Building. Not to mention the renovation of the Luray Avenue School and culminating in the new Middle School and the much needed renovations to the Ressie Jefferies School

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By Timothy P. Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report On Tuesday evening April 11th at 7:00 p.m., at the special meeting called by the Warren County Board of Supervisors, residents came out to speak both against and for the proposed tax increase. The County has proposed a 3 cent increase on $100.00 per assessed value for realestate taxes. The current tax rate is .62 and could be increased to .65 should the measure be passed.

The proposed budget for fiscal year 2017/18 calls for the county to spend up to $105,626,234.00. This is a $3,920,457.00 increase from the previous year’s budget. One of the driving costs for this increase is the opening of the new Warren County Middle School that is nearing completion and is scheduled to be open in August 2017 in time for the 2017/18 school year.

Warren County Resident Dennis Willingham expressed his concerns regarding the tax increase by suggesting no county employee associated with the creation of the 2017/18 budget receive a pay increase. He began, “Here we are again. Same place, same situation, notice the same faces. Still no solution other than to raise taxes. I am on a fixed income and it’s been three or four years since

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The next speaker was Charles Gornowich, a resident of Warren County who resides in the Lake Front Royal Sanitary District. Gornowich gave the county credit for helping the sanitary district in its creation. He said, “I just want to take just a few short moments and tell you guys why you are doing such a wonderful job in my neighborhood. Four short months ago the bridge, the entrance to my neighborhood was failing. There is only one way in and one way out. If it fails the emergency vehicles can’t get into my neighborhood, period. We had no clear cut plan. We had a hope and a dream and I think someone actually signed a piece of paper. But what you guys have given us is that it is completely funded now. What you guys have given us is an engineering study, you guys have given us a schedule and we thank you for that.”

Gornowich also went on to complement the county’s actions regarding the road repairs and maintenance

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An emergency responder Shawn Graber with the North Warren Volunteer Fire Department spoke in front of the board urging them to fully fund the Fire and Rescue Services, including a request for two full time firefighters. Graber also brought with him some examples of aging breathing equipment and portable heart monitors as examples of the need to update equipment.

County Resident Laura Sluss spoke in support of the tax increase, especially in regards to fully funding the fire and rescue needs of the county.

She noted that she had suffered a heart attack and needed the county’s rescue services. She credited them with saving her life.

Prior to the public hearing, County Administrator Doug Stanley gave the board, audience, and members of the press a detailed presentation on the proposed budget. During his presentation, Stanley pointed to a couple of cost-drivers for the proposed budget. One of the cost-drivers is a 2.5 percent cost of living adjustment for all county employees. The operational cost of the second new middle school and the additional $13 million for the school system is the second of the major cost-drivers. The Warren County Board of Supervisors is expected to vote on the proposed budget and the proposed tax rates at the April 18th meeting.

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What do Blackhawks and Blooms have in common?

Apple Blossom Ladies’ Luncheon to feature former helicopter pilot Elizabeth McCormick

By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report This year’s Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival will include, among the many popular and traditional events, the 2017 Ladies’ Horticultural Luncheon presented by Spring Arbor of Winchester on May 5 at 10:30 a.m. at Lee-Jackson Best Western in Winchester.

Festival President Mike Stanfield is very pleased to welcome as the luncheon’s featured speaker decorated U. S. Army Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot, Elizabeth McCormick, who will share her experiences and demonstrate her talents as a motivational speaker.

The Featured Speaker position at the Ladies’ Horticultural has been filled, since 1999, by a diverse number of compelling and inspirational people.

The list includes meteorologists, fashion designers, political leaders, orchardists, sportscasters, Olympic athletes, historians, jockeys and spies. Some of the speakers have been national celebrities, and others have been local “kids” who went out into life and made good.

Some have reflected the roots of the event and have gone on to become prominent in agricultural and horticultural fields.

Elizabeth McCormick has also done some amazing things in her life.

As a former Black Hawk helicopter pilot, she flew missions, including: command-and-control; air assault; rappelling; and top-secret intelligence operations. She also transported high level government VIPs, including the Secretary of Defense. She has received numerous awards from the U. S. Army, and she received the

Meritorious Service Medal for her excellence in service, in support of the United Nations’ peacekeeping operations in Kosovo.

In 2011, she was awarded the U. S. Congressional Veteran Commendation for her commitment to serving her country and community as a disabled veteran.

Her career is now centered on motivational presentations. She shares the lessons she’s learned in a dramatic and enthusiastic style, and has been recognized by the media as an authority on leadership and veterans’ issues. McCormick has appeared on ABC, CBS, FOX, CW, MSNBC, and was featured in the Wall Street Journal.

Her personal development book, “The P.I.L.O.T. Method: The Five Elemental Truths to Leading Yourself in Life.” has made her a best-selling author, and she has also written a 10-book series of small-format business-success tips books titled “Soar 2 Success.”

Elizabeth has often been a featured motivational speaker and inspired audiences with her aviation experiences. As a premier leadership trainer and top-performing founding member of the John Maxwell Team of speakers, she shares lessons she’s learned in her life in a dramatic keynote presentation.

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Early May, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 15

Warren County Board of Supervisors passes 3 cent tax increase

Supervisors Fox and Sayre remain silent after voting against the tax increase despite being challenged by Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter

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North River Supervisor Dan Murray expresses his support for the proposed tax increase, at the same time proclaiming that the money tree is dead

By Timothy P. Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report The Warren County Board of Supervisors met on April 18th at 7:00 p.m. One of the items on the night’s agenda was passing or rejecting the proposed 3 cent tax increase for the fiscal year 2017/18 budget. At the end of the presentations, public hearing, and discussions from Board members, the Warren County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to adopt the fiscal year 2017/18 budget. The County residents can expect their real estate tax rate to increase from 62 cents to 65 cents per $100.00 assessed value. The vast majority of the additional revenue that is expected to be raised as a result of the increase is expected to cover the cost to open and operate the new middle school that will open this fall.

The County’s budget is calling on the county to spend $105.62 million on the county government and the local public school operating fund.

There was no change in the personal property tax rate for the upcoming budget.

North River District Supervisor Daniel Murray made the motion to adopt the budget. He took the time

to caution the various county department heads not to ask for any more money in the next fiscal year. Murray cited various complaints from local citizens, saying, “I would like to thank the citizens who rang my phone off the hook with suggestions.

My fault, I called for suggestions. I was asked that we have no more park activities. I was asked that we close the pool, get rid of the golf course. I was asked to cut our raises but the board doesn’t get raises, it’s been a long time since the board has gotten a raise. I was asked to cut everything by 1.65 percent and to use the school libraries and not the big building, they didn’t even know what to call it but they were emphatic.” Murray also had strong words for one member of the press. “I also want to get one thing on the record and thank one of the reporters here for getting off the blog a statement that was made by a citizen. This is a quoted statement.

‘The supervisors have stated, tell us what you want and what you would like to do and we will raise taxes to pay for it.’ That was an out and out lie. We did not say that. And the record has to be made clear because that is an attack on the entire Board.

And I took it as an attack.”

Murray threw his support behind the proposed tax increase and added a strongly worded warning to the agencies who asked for funding this year. “Other than that I am going to support the 3 cent increase and I will make a motion for that, with the understanding that every agency does not ask us for another penny next year. Run your operations like a business. The money tree from government has died! So if you want money find a way to get it and don’t come to us next year.” Supervisor Chair Linda Glavis asked Murray if he was making a motion to which he replied, “I am making a motion. I move that our Board of Supervisor adopt the proposed fiscal year 2017 and 2018 budget in the amount of $105,626,234.00 which includes the budgets for county departments, the school operating costs, the 2017 tax rates as advertised. And the sanitary 2017 tax rates and 2017 and 2018 budgets as advertised.” Glavis asked for a second and Fork District Chair Archie Fox seconded the motion.

Fox made a motion to amend Murray’s motion to stop funding the Front Royal Golf Course. The golf course has been maintained by the county in years past. Sayre seconded Fox’s amendment. Murray made mention that there was a private citizen who had expressed some interest in it and he was currently in discussion with that citizen and enquired what Murray’s motion would do to the golf club. Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter stated he wanted to hear reasons for the motion to stop funding the Front Royal Golf Course from Fox to which Fox replied, “I think it should be made self-sufficient, Mr. Carter. For me, it’s an unnecessary expense. We have four golf courses already and its unfair competition for one thing and the other thing I just don’t think we should be in the golfing business.

As far as I am concerned I would just rather return it back to the original owners. I just don’t like us spending tax payers’ money on a golf course that is not beneficial to everyone.”

Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter said that he agreed with Fox partly but reminded the board that the pool located inside the park is under county control, and is being operated at loss. Carter admitted

that the golf course probably would not become self-sufficient. Fox’s amendment would fail on a 3-2 vote with Sayre and Fox being the only two supporting votes.

Shenandoah District Supervisor Tom Sayre championed a personal cause he has been supporting since he was on the Front Royal Town Council and that was the implantation of a cigarette tax. He began, “I’ve been mentioning when there has been a need for additional revenue it falls on the real estate tax.

We here in the county cannot do a cigarette tax and we have none at all. Some counties do have one and I think that is unfair to the real estate owners that this burden falls on them apparently when we do need additional revenue to pay for schools, fire and rescue, and things that are necessary. And for that reason it causes me some concern when I bring this up to other elected officials at the state level. They tell me I should be a conservative and I should cut the taxes and the budget. In my opinion I would like to hear back from them just where we should cut. The point I am trying it make is that a cigarette is something that I think we could have like 50 percent go to fire and rescue and other 50 percent go to schools

and it would be a tax that would generate not only money that is necessary for us.”

Glavis reminded the board that the county fell behind last year when the board chose not to support the advertised tax rate. Glavis informed the board that the county now had no choice but to open the new middle school and for that reason she would support the 3-cent increase.

Carter reminded the board that in last year’s budget there was a lot of waste and “fluff ” that the board complained about. Carter then laid out a hypothetical scenario where a series of cuts to the budget could reduce the increase from 3 cents to 1 cents but then reminded the board that some of those cuts would have need to be caught up on in the next budget cycle. When the voting came it went to a 3-2 vote with Sayre and Fox being sole board members to vote against the proposed increase.

Carter chose in the closing seconds of the meeting to challenge to the two negative voters to come forward with items that they would cut from the budget to make up the difference without the tax increase. Fox and Sayre remained silent.

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Cries for help answered by Phoenix Project Executive Director Tammy Sharpe and staff are on call for anyone experiencing domestic or relationship abuse

Executive Director Tammy Sharpe at Phoenix Project says to abuse victims, “We’re here and we can help you.”

By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report What do you do if you’re in an abusive or dangerous relationship or living with violence, and don’t know where to go for help?

Phoenix Project Director Tammy Sharpe has the answer.

“I want to let people know we’re here and what services we offer,” she said recently in the comfortable and welcoming room where she and her staff meet with folks who come there for help.

Phoenix Project is non-profit, and all services are free. They provide confidential, supportive help in a non-judgmental atmosphere.

Since the closing of Front Royal’s women’s shelter, Harmony Place, the community got together to revive the work of giving necessary safety to victims of abuse. The name Phoenix came from this effort. The phoenix is a long-lived mythical bird from Greek mythology that is cyclically regenerated or reborn by arising from the ashes of its predecessor.

Phoenix was created and started services in May 2014 through a community impact grant via United Way. “At that time, there were no services for victims after Harmony Place closed. We applied for a grant under Faithworks, Inc, a 501 (c) 3, nonprofit, faith-based organization,” she

said.

According to Faithworks, their mission is to renew communities, and the lives of individuals and families that live in them.

They started minimal services with that, and then received funding through a state grant. United Way became their fiscal sponsor until they became their own 501 (c) 3 in August 2015.

Tammy has brought her experience as Domestic Violence Coordinator at Harmony Place, a position she held for nine years, with her to Phoenix Project.

She said they moved to their present site in January 2016, but they have maintained the hotline since May 2014, first in the Presbyterian Church’s donated office, then shared with the Laurel Center, and finally here.

The Phoenix Project is designed to offer many kinds of advice and practical methods of leaving a bad situation.

“People often miss the early signs of violence and controlling behavior,” said Sharpe.

Be cautious about someone who constantly questions you about where you’re going, who you’re with, is jealous, accuses you of seeing other people, tries to control what kinds of clothes you wear, moves the relationship too quickly, like wanting to

The Phoenix Project office is where anyone who needs support in abusive relationships can come in or call for support and help. move in with you or you with them before you know them.

“At first it may not seem like a problem, but these are some of the red flags,” she said.

And this is particularly hard for those just starting to date, because they don’t have the experience and navigating balance in relationships.

For example, if you’ve made a boundary that you want to spend Friday night with friends and Saturday night with him/her and then they don’t respect it by showing up or manipulating you into not seeing friends or family, this is something to look at, but it’s hard to see at first.

Some of the stages an abusive relationship goes through are: 1. The honeymoon stage, when the partner seems good, loving and caring.

2. When there is change in the pattern and it gets unhealthy and an explosion occurs. Often the victim can see the tension building and rising in the abuser before it happens.

3. After the explosive incident, the abuser tries to get it back to the honeymoon stage, and says things like, “I’m sorry, I love you so much, I’ll never do that again, etc.”

Sharpe admits that everyone has arguments and disagreements, but when they contain emotional components like name calling, putting

you down, physical abuse or threat of abuse, destroying property like taking your cell phone and breaking it, that’s when the pattern becomes domestic violence.

One of the most dangerous times is when the abused person tries to get away.

Since domestic violence is about power and control, if the abusive partner feels like they are losing it, they will often escalate their controlling and possibly violent behavior.

Sharpe says if someone is unsure if they’re in an unhealthy relationship, she and her staff can help by providing education, safety planning and crisis intervention.

“We have a 24-hour hotline,” she said.

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She advises that if you can, find a time when your partner is not there, and call to talk over the phone.

They’ve also arranged meetings with people who need to talk about their situation.

“We’ve met people at parks, the library, and the Daily Grind, but not in their homes. We’re flexible if they can’t make it into the office,” she said.

It’s important for everyone to know that abuse can happen in any relationship, at any age.

Also, if you’re not in an abusive relationship, but know someone who is, and want to get them support, the experienced folks at Phoenix Project can help to educate family members and friends to help them pass on information.

Something important to remember when trying to help is to listen and believe what they tell you. Don’t give them ultimatums like, “You have to move now,” or “I’ll help only if you leave them.”

Sharpe said the power has already been taken from them, so they don’t need anything that takes more away, which ultimatums do.

“The key is to empower them to make decisions about the relationship. The more support people have around them, the better they can do this,” she advised.

Some of the reasons people don’t think they can leave are: If they are economically dependent.

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“Any of those roadblocks that can be removed will help them, but sometimes it’s not the time to leave right then because they know their partner best,” she said.

If children are involved, it’s hard to take them away from the other parent, so being supportive and offering help and guidance is the best thing to do right then.

If you suspect abuse, or actually know it’s happening, often times someone will hide the abuse out of shame and embarrassment, because they mistakenly think they’re doing something wrong.

Sharpe said if you suspect, and maybe have noticed bruises, it’s ok to ask, “Are you safe?”

She advised that if they say they’re fine, tell them you’re here for them, and say something like, “I’m a safe person to talk to.”

In the case of teenagers and children, anyone under 18 must have parental permission to talk to her and her staff.

“We can go to the school to work with the child and talk about age-appropriate safety, like where they can go if their parents are fighting. They may be able to go to a neighbor, or find a safe place in the house if vio-

Early May, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 17 lence is going on, or even to call the police if they’re afraid,” she said.

If teenagers are experiencing domestic violence, they can talk to and work with them with the parents’ permission.

Very positive programs educate kids about prevention in middle and high schools.

Workers from the Laurel Center, described as “providing services to domestic and sexual violence survivors in the City of Winchester, Frederick County and Clarke County and to sexual violence survivors in Warren County” go to schools and do “safe dates” programs to teach about dating violence.

“We’d like to start in Kindergarten in the next few years, to let kids know they have rights, and to tell someone if they have a problem, so we can start educating about violence. The younger we start, the better,” Sharpe said.

Staff from Phoenix Project have conducted training programs to talk about their services in church groups, Rotary, Kiwanis, the police and sheriff ’s departments.

“If anyone in the community wants education or to understand the dynamics surrounding that, we’re happy to come and do training,” she said, adding, “We’re prepared to help any-

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one.”

This includes women, men, teenagers and children of any race, religion, sexual orientation or identity and all ages.

She very much wants to get the word out that there is a place for people to go who are in a dire situation.

“When we go to speak to groups, we often hear, ‘We didn’t know you were here or we don’t know what the Phoenix Project is,’ and often they don’t know what resources we have,” Sharpe said.

She shared a success story.

“We had a client from another county, and in all the years of my experience, this was probably the worst case of abuse I’ve ever heard of. We were part of a network with her county, and no one could know where she was. She had to cut off all contact with her family. Even her mother didn’t know where she was.

“We housed her for a few weeks and she moved on with a planned escape, through one of our paths to freedom and she was able to get away safely.

“I hear from her from time to time and she lets us know she’s ok. It was such terrific abuse; no one can still know where she is, because she’s afraid for her family. Her mom calls me sometimes for her own emotional support,” she related, and added, “We not only help the victim, but also the family.”

Sharpe brought up another important issue that many may not be aware of: men coming in to use the services.

“It often happens to men, and there’s extra shame for them. A father came in who had been abused by the mother of his child,” she said.

“Society says, ‘you’re tough, you can handle it,’ but when you’re emotionally abused and hit, your self-esteem also takes a hit,” she said.

He came for counseling – and a court advocate went with him to the court hearing to help navigate the legal system, and he was able to get a protective order and primary cus-

Tammy Sharpe relaxes with some staff members in one of the comfortable and welcoming rooms at the Phoenix Project.

Seated in front of Tammy are: Katie McComas, Domestic Violence Counselor and Beth McChesney, Children’s’ Domestic Violence Counselor. Not pictured is Administrative Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator Melanie Stull. tody and take the child with him. The mother got shared custody.

When asked about how drugs and alcohol affect an abuser’s behavior, she answered that they are not the cause, and described how in many of these situations, the abuser is perfectly able to have friends, go to work and only shows that violent side of themselves to their partner.

But the domestic violence victim often self-medicates or uses coping skills to get through the abuse, and she said counselors have healthy coping skills to share with them.

The organization has a good relationship with other community services because one agency can’t do it all. If victims need food, there are food banks; and housing services if they need somewhere to live. For more complicated issues, there is the Department of Social Services.

Tammy and her staff are specifically trained in the dynamics of domestic violence, but when people need other types of counseling or therapy, they refer people to the appropriate agency.

“We also have a combination of safe houses and motels, and there are shelters throughout the country to facilitate safety,” she said.

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She mentioned that the Rotary Club, acting as a community ally, donated materials and supplies and members did all the work to create a room especially for children to talk with an advocate. They painted and replaced the flooring and the colorful room is stocked with toys and books for them. She said cameras and the glass door give parents a chance to observe the kids at all times during the meeting with the advocate.

Some other services the Phoenix Project provides are: Court accompaniment and information on legal proceedings.

Assistance with protective orders Crisis intervention Support groups Information on the effects of domestic violence on children.

Information to know how to tell when a child might need help.

Specific details on what domestic violence looks like.

For those who want to help, the Phoenix Project needs volunteers for fundraising; event support; organizing newsletters, brochure distribution; transportation; and offering safe houses.

Phoenix Project’s 24-hour hotline is (540) 635-2300. To contact Phoenix Project by mail, their address is P.O. Box 1747, Front Royal, VA 22630. For the office, call (540) 6352302, email info@phoenix-project. org, or visit www.phoenix-project. org – carol@areaguides.com

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feloniously possess with the intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Cocaine. COUNT FIVE: did unlawfully and feloniously possess with the intent to distribute more than one-half (½) ounce but not more than five (5) pounds of marijuana. Dates of the offenses were on or about June 17, 22 and 30, 2016.

Kevin Wayne Robinson The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Kevin Wayne Robinson, age and address unknown, with eleven counts.

COUNTS ONE through ELEVEN: In the County of Warren, Kevin Wayne Robinson did unlawfully and feloniously conspire to obtain or attempt to obtain a drug by the use of fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or subterfuge. Dates of the offenses were on or about June 13, 2016 through December 6, 2016.

Verdell Bailey The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Kevin Wayne Robinson, age and address unknown, with seven counts.

COUNTS ONE through SEVEN: In the County of Warren, Verdell Bailey did unlawfully and feloniously conspire to obtain or attempt to obtain a drug by the use of fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or subterfuge. Dates of the offenses were between June 28 through November 12, 2016.

Kassie Ann Burke The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Kassie Ann Burke, age and address unknown, with five counts. COUNTS ONE through FIVE: In the County of Warren, Kassie Ann Burke did unlawfully and feloniously conspire to obtain or attempt to obtain a drug by the use of fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or subterfuge. Dates of the offenses were between December 10,

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Kimberly Ann Isner The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Kimberly Ann Isner, age and address unknown, with sixteen counts. COUNT ONE: did unlawfully and feloniously conspire to obtain or attempt to obtain a drug by the use of fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or subterfuge.

COUNTS TWO through SIXTEEN: In the County of Warren, Kimberly Ann Isner did unlawfully and feloniously make a false or forged prescription. Dates of the offenses were between December 10, 2014 through August 26, 2015.

Mitchell Hagger Butler The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Mitchell Hagger Butler, 29, of 477 Lee St., Strasburg, VA 22657, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Mitchell Hagger Butler

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Brandon Keith Anderson On or about February 16, 2017, in the County of Warren, Brandon Keith Anderson, 31, of 123 Arrowhead Trail, Winchester, VA 22602, did unlawfully take, steal, and carry away the goods and chattels of Sandra Gonzalez, with a value of 200.00 or more.

Anthony Randale Stewart The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about October 20, 2016, in the County of Warren, Anthony Randale Stewart, 42, of 128 Scott St., Front Royal,

Early May, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 19 VA 22630, did feloniously and unlawfully, knowingly or intentionally, possess a controlled substance classified in Schedule I, namely Heroin, not obtained directly from or pursuant to, a valid prescription, or on order of a practitioner while acting in the course of a professional practice, or not authorized by the Drug Control Act. Catherine Ruth Williams The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about September 2, 2016, in the County of Warren, Catherine Ruth Williams, 23, of 700 Ross Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Fentanyl.

Mark Anthony Ryan The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about September 17, 2016, in the County of Warren, Mark Anthony Ryan, 28, of 1 E. Main St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and

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Frederick Roman Bailey The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about December 17, 2016, in the County of Warren, Frederick Roman Bailey, 46, of 1124 E. Livingston St., Allentown, PA, 18109, did unlawfully take, steal, and carry away the goods and chattels belonging to Karen M. Campbell, with a value of $200.00 or more.

Mason Evan Challis The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about November 13 through November 14, 2016 in the County of Warren, Mason Evan Challis, 27, of 89 Chestnut Hill Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously, by force or intimidation and without legal justification or excuse, seize, take, transport, or detain the person of Kristen Baggarly, with the intent to deprive the said Kristen

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Rachel Marie Riner The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about November 15, 2016, in the County of Warren, Rachel Marie Riner, 23, of 532 Lewis St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin.

Christopher Allen Pitkin The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about October 15, 2016, in the County of Warren, Christopher Allen Pitkin, 38, of no fixed address, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, towit, Heroin.

Matthew Joseph Embrey The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Matthew Joseph Embrey, age and address unavailable, with two counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Matthew Joseph Embrey did unlawfully and feloniously take or obtain a credit card from the control or possession of another without the cardholder’s consent, with the intent to use said credit card. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully commit credit card fraud by obtaining goods using a credit card without the cardholder’s consent. Date of the offenses was on

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Mason Langlais Benefit Piano Recital/Concert for Mason Langlais Please join us for a benefit Piano Recital/Concert for Front Royal’s Super Hero, Mason Langlais to be held Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at the Front Royal Presbyterian Church, 115 Luray Ave, Front Royal, at 3:00pm.

Mason is just 4 years old and suffers from a very rare disease call Dyskeratosis Congentia which causes an array of medical issues including bone marrow failure. Mason has been receiving treatment at Boston Children’s Hospital and his family has been staying at the Ronald

McDonald House there since December, 2016. On January 20th this year, Mason received a bone marrow transplant and is undergoing more treatment and observation. The Piano Recital/Concert is being given

by Marti Ross of Ross Piano Studio, Front Royal and Alec Davis of Davis Music Studios, Balitmore. Performances will be by the piano students and their teachers. Marti Ross is an accomplished pianist who has been classically trained in piano since she was 6 years old. Alec Davis is a composer and concert pianist who has won many awards and has appeared at such venues as the John F. Kennedy Center, the National Gallery of Art, and the Library of Congress. These are only a few of his many accomplishments and performances. Ms. Ross is an accompanist for Browntown Baptist Church, Browntown, VA and Mr. Davis is the Director of Music at the Westmoreland Congregational Church UCC of Baltimore.

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Early May, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 21 campaign Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 11:00am at the Gazebo located at Chester and Main Streets in Downtown Front Royal to raise awareness about pedestrian safety. The safety campaign is called “STOPS” Smart Towns Observe Pedestrian Safety.

We have been locally impacted with pedestrian fatalities, and nationally over 5,000 pedestrians are killed in the United States each year.

Experts say many of these crashes are due to unsafe behaviors by both pedestrians and drivers. To address the problem, the Town of Front Royal is launching the STOPS Campaign to raise awareness about pedestrian safety.

The campaign is targeted towards pedestrians, motorists and bicyclists and includes information about devices designed to enhance pedestrian safety; such as important points for use of crosswalks, pedestrian warning signs, pedestrian signal indications and reflective materials for nighttime visibility.

The campaign focuses on three main areas: public education, infrastructure improvements and enforcement to provide a safe environment for all users of the road. The

Town’s goal is ZERO fatalities.

More information may be obtained by contacting the Town Manager’s Office at (540)635-8007.

Lauren Alaina at Warren County Fair Lauren Alaina, who captured America’s hearts on Season 10 of American Idol, will be singing on Friday, August 11 at the Warren County Fair. The stage area will be blocked off with admission of $25 for Reserved Seating; $20 for General Admission. Gate admission to fairgrounds of $5 not included in cost. There will only be a limited number of tickets available. Tickets

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“We are so happy to have helped Mark and Margo secure a facility in Front Royal that met their needs,” said Jennifer McDonald, Executive Director of the Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority. “And, this deal helped the Town, as well.”

Adventure Enablers’ extensive portfolio of outdoor events offers life-enriching outdoor activities for extreme athletes, weekend warriors, and casual health enthusiasts of all ages. They host marathons, 10Ks, 5Ks, glow runs, adventure races (family races to multiple-day expedition races), mountain bike races, and trail runs—something for everyone.

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When the Town of Front Royal upgraded its water treatment plant, they built a new facility to replace the 6th street Town Electric Company building. The Town was looking to sell the property. It proved to be a perfect setting for Adventure Enablers.

“Until we purchased this building,” said Margo Harris, Director of Communications for Adventure Enablers, “we had been working out of

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“We have enjoyed working with Mark and Margo Harris in establishing their business here in Front Royal and in Warren County, the Canoe Capital of Virginia. What a fitting addition to our community,” said McDonald.

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pleted the Shenandoah Adventure Weekend of races, which brought 450 participants to the area and partnered with Downriver Canoe Company, Front Royal Canoe, Fork’d Food Truck, and Performance Sport & Spine for the event.

Their next local event is Saturday, April 28th, which will include a 5K and 1 mile fun run on RMA’s campus as part of their Founder’s Day celebration; then they will host the Shenanduro trail run and mountain

bike races at Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park on May 13. AE’s got an event coming up called Run & Ride Kings Dominion on June 3-4 where racers choose from a 1 mile, 5K, quarter marathon or half marathon run through Kings Dominion before it opens to the public, and a park ticket is included in the registration fee.

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Two from Frederick County charged On April 21, 2017 at approximately 12:14 a.m. Warren County deputies attempted to pull over a green Saturn for speeding. The vehicle was traveling north in the area of Rocky Glenn Road and 522 North Winchester Road. When the driver did not stop, deputies followed the vehicle with emergency equipment activated.

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R-MA 125th Anniversary Randolph-Macon Academy’s 125th Anniversary Community Celebration is coming up quickly! This event will take place on Saturday, April 29th, from 11 am to 4 pm. It is free and open to the public, and features items that honor R-MA’s

Early May, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 23 heritage, such as a history display, science projects, a flight simulator, and lessons in how to march. It also includes many just-for-fun activities such as the Zero Shock Stunt Jump, a moon bounce, face painting, a petting zoo, and a cornhole tournament.

And it highlights the wonderful relationship the Academy has enjoyed with the Town of Front Royal for the last 125 years, with a community fair, food trucks Fork’d and Mama Lucie’s Kitchen from the Front Royal area, and demonstrations by the U.S. Customs Dogs and Steve Foster’s Amazing Grace. The day will begin with the Yellow Jacket 5K Run, which will incorporate both the school campus and the local area. Remember that Elmo, Mickey Mouse, Spongebob Squarepants, and both Chase and Marshall from PAW Patrol will be there! A full schedule of events is now available; visit rma.edu/celebration or call 540-636-5482 for details.

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The Front Royal Tree Stewards will have a booth at the Fair where you can talk to volunteers and sign up for the All About Trees class. Only 20 slots are open for this Sept-Oct class and they will fill up fast.

After visiting the Tree Stewards, I’ll take Mom on a walk among the trees.

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Shenandoah National Park Announces 2017 Seminar Series The Shenandoah National Park Association is sponsoring the 2017 Resource Seminars in Shenandoah National Park. These seminars provide participants with the opportunity to get to know their national park a little more personally through in-depth, hands-on experiences. This year there are seven seminars that feature Shenandoah National Park as a place for inspiration, recreation, and renewal.

Trout Fishing in Shenandoah Saturday, April 29, 2017, 10:00 a.m.

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The seminar will provide one-onone instruction in fly fishing techniques. A one hour presentation on Trout Fishing in Shenandoah National Park and how to get started in fly fishing will be followed by handson fly fishing instruction by Harry Murray, author of Trout Fishing in Shenandoah National Park. Rods and reels will be provided or bring your own gear. Held at Graves Mountain Lodge. $30 registration fee. Limited to 12 participants.

Stories in Stone: Geology of Shenandoah National Park Saturday, May 13, 2017, 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Underlying the present-day landscape of Shenandoah are remnants of hot, fiery lavas, explosive volcanic eruptions, and fragments of ancient rivers and oceans. Discover the amazing tale of oceans being born, continents colliding and mountains being thrust high into the sky. See how these rocks are being changed by the everyday processes of weathering and erosion that break them down and make ideal homes for See WARREN, 24 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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Learn about some of the impacts that human recreation has on these rocky ecosystems and how the park is taking steps to preserve and protect them for future generations to enjoy. $40 registration fee. Limited to 20 participants.

Seeing and Recording Your Nature Experiences: A Journey into Keeping a Nature Journal Friday, June 2, 2017, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., Saturday, June 3, 2017, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Join Betty Gatewood and Rhonda Roebuck in creating nature journals to discover and record your Shenandoah National Park experience. Practice your observation skills, try basic art techniques, and learn new journaling exercises to record your experience which will enrich your knowledge of Shenandoah National Park. If you have never kept a nature journal this will get you started, and if you already keep one, this will introduce some new methods and materials.

Participants will leave the seminar with ideas, art materials, and a journal to continue their journey into nature journaling. $50 registration fee. Limited to 18 participants.

Rocky Mount Fire - 1 Year Later Saturday, June 10, 2017, 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Spend the day with Park Service Fire Ecologist Andrew Ruth and learn about the timeline of the 2016 Rocky Mount fire and learn how the vegetation is responding one year later. Participants will hike into the area burned to learn about the postfire vegetation recovery. $40 registration fee. Limited to 15 participants.

The Amazing World of Pollinators Saturday, July 29, 2017, 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Discover how the often unnoticed work of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators is essential in the interconnected community of wildflowers, plants, and wildlife in the Big Meadow. Ranger Mara Meisel and Park Volunteer & Master Naturalist Jack Price will lead indoor morning sessions followed by field sessions in Big Meadows. $40 registration fee. Limited to 20 participants.

Nature Photography in Shenandoah National Park Saturday and Sunday, August 26 & 27, 2017, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Meet the Trees of Shenandoah National Park Saturday, September 9, 2017, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The park is home to over 110 species of trees. This seminar will help participants understand the forest around them as they hike the park’s many miles of trails. The morning session will cover general information on the park’s forest cover, what it is that makes a tree a tree, techniques to use in identifying trees, and an introduction to using a dichotomous key. The afternoon sessions will include a walk through the Limberlost forest where participants will get to apply the skills learned during the morning session. $40 registration fee. Limited to 20 participants.

Advance reservations are required for these seminars and space is limited. To register, visit the Shenandoah National Park Association website: http://www.snpbooks.org/. For more information, contact the Shenandoah National Park Association by email: snpagm@centurylink.net or phone: 540-999-3582. Members of the Shenandoah National Park Association receive a 20% discount on seminars.

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

Warren County Open Door Meeting 10:00am – 12:00pm Samuels Public Library 330 E. Criser Road Front Royal, Virginia Upcoming Dates (Every Wednesday): May 3, 2017 May 10, 2017 May 17, 2017 May 24, 2017 May 31, 2017

gun cleaning. The cost is $75.00 per participant and is limited to 35 participants; pre-registration is required. For more information about the course contact Rex King at DFV357@yahoo.com. This class is co-sponsored by Defensive Firearms of VA, LLC. Senior Gaming At any age, playing games is healthy for the mind and body. Games can help keep the brain active, involved social interaction and are a good, inexpensive form of entertainment.

Studies have shown that playing games may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

The program will be held on Mondays, May 1 through August 28, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal. There is no cost to come out and play; players must

Defensive Firearms Class The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department will be holding a Defensive Firearms Class for those interested on Saturday, May 20 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal. This class is open to anyone 10 years of age and older; those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This class is a complete program covering the basics of firearm safety and is designed for individuals using all types of firearms.

This class will cover: gun education; gun safety; hand to hand combat; aiming/firing a gun; and

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Tiny Tykes Play Day Warren County Parks and Recreation Department is offering a play program for those children ages 2 to 5 years of age, on Tuesdays and Fridays, May 2 through August 29, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Warren County Health and Human Services Gym, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity for a few hours of Play, Bounce and Jump, refine motor skills and have fun with a gym full of toddler-appropriate play equipment. We have everything from small trampolines, crawl through tunnels, scooters, tricycles, or they can come and just play ball. This exciting program lets parents and kids enjoy a relaxing safe en-

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The cost is $2.00 per participant every date of attendance. Punch cards are available; please ask supervisor for more details.

Fencing Classes This class covers the traditions and rules of fencing, physical conditioning and beginning blade work and bouting, for foil and epee.

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Classes are held at the RES Youth Center, 200 E. 8th Street, Front Royal, Monday through Thursday at 5:15 p.m. All ages, fitness levels and sizes welcome so come join us today!

For more information or to register, please contact Karen Hattenback at (540) 323-6492 or khattenb@su.edu.

Karate Program This program will encompass the usual stances, kicking, punching techniques along with stretching, weight lifting (2 to 4 lbs.), and an overall history and review of martial arts. Sensei Drago emphasizes the attitude of working with each other not at each other.

The program is held on Saturdays

at the Front Royal Karate Club, 7 Kidd Lane, Front Royal, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. for those ages 5 – 16 years. The cost of the program is $110.00 per participant for a 10 consecutive classes. This program is ongoing and starts the first week you register.

Piano Lessons A fun and inspiring approach to piano and the basics of music as you can learn to read music, play by ear, and be creative at the keyboard. Both Classical and Pop music styles are offered. Playing piano develops the life skills of discipline, goal-setting and independent learning. Private lessons are available for children and adults. Early afternoon lesson times are available for home schooled students.

The session will run from May through September.

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the classes will be available from 2pm-8pm.

Tuesday, classes will be available from12pm-8pm. Friday, classes will be held from 2pm-6pm. All classes are held at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal. Fees vary. For more information or to register, contact Barbara Stepp of Skyline Piano Studio at (540) 635-1919 or via email at barbara@skylinepiano.com.

Swimming Lessons - Session One The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring Swimming Lessons for those ages 5 years and up, Monday through Thursday, June 19 – June 29 at the Claude A. Stokes Jr. Community Swimming Pool, 1000 Stadium Drive, Front Royal VA 22630.

Level 1: Intro to Water Skills

9:30am-10am, 10:15am10:45 a.m., 11am-11:30am Level 2: Fundamental Aquatics Skills 9:30am-10:20am, 10:30am-11:20am Level 3: Stroke Development:

9:30am-10:20am, 10:30am11:20am Level 4: Stroke Improvement

8:30am-9:20am, 6pm6:50pm Level 5: Stroke Refinement 8:30am-9:20am, 6pm - 6:50pm Level 6: Swimming Skill Proficiency 8:30am-9:20am, 6pm-6:50pm Limit of 10, 6 or 4 participants per class time based on class level.

The cost is $55.00. Registration will begin Monday, May 1, at 8:00 a.m. and will be taken until class is full or through Sunday June 18. Registration will only be accepted at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal.

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Kings Dominion Good Any Day Discount Tickets Warren County Parks and Recreation Department are offering “Good Any Day” discount tickets for Paramount’s Kings Dominion. These tickets are good any regular Park operating day in 2017; park opens March 25. The cost is $40.00 per ticket, for ages 3 and older.

Summer Camp Hershey: Run, Jump, and Throw This program is sponsored by the Warren County Parks and Recreation and is endorsed by Run, Jump, and Throw; Hershey and United States of America Track and Field programs.

This program is a hands-on learning program that gets kids excited about physical activity by introducing them to the basic running, jumping and throwing skills through various sports.

This camp will run: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Session I: June 5, 2017 through June 30 Session II: July 10, 2017 through August 4 This program is for boys and girls ages 7 to 12 years as of June 1. Both sessions will be held at the Warren County Health and Human Services Complex Main Track, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal. The cost is $100.00 per session; $185.00 for both sessions; participants must bring a packed lunch and water bottle. Minimum 20 kids; Maximum 60 kids.

Adult Hip Hop This course will give participants the opportunity to take their social dancing to the next level. Class is designed to break down popular dance choreography and will consist of two intricate combination taught to completion.

Classes will be held on Tuesdays, May 2 through May 23, 7:15 p.m.

- 8:15 p.m. at the Warren County Health and Human Services Complex Band Room, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal. The cost is $25.00 per participant and participants must be 16 years of age or older. For more information regarding class instruction, please email zumba.lizi@gmail. com.

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Classes will be held on Wednesdays, May 17 through June 21, 6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Warren County Health and Human Services Complex Band Room, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal. The cost is $55.00 per participant; minimum of five (5) participants to hold the class. For more information regarding class instruction, please email zumba.lizi@gmail. com.

Ballroom Dancing “Ballroom dance” refers to traditional partnered dance forms that are done by a couple, often in the embrace of closed dance position (ballroom dance position). These include waltz, swing, tango and salsa.

These classes are held at the Warren County Health & Human Services Complex Band Room, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal, Wednesday, May 17 through June 21, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. No class on June 14, 2017. Participants must be 14 years of age or older and dancers of all skill levels are welcome. Minimum of 2 couples and 4 singles needed to hold the class, with a maximum of 10 singles or 5 couples, total of 20 people. The cost of the class for 5 weeks will be $75.00 per single, $135.00 per couple. For more information regarding class instruction, please email zumba.lizi@ gmail.com Little Movers Ballet This class is a 30 minute, once a week class created to introduce movement, and music to the youngest dancers. This class is designed for both boys and girls ages 2 ½ - 4 years; parents will need to be present throughout the course.

Classes are held Tuesdays, May 16 through June 20, 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (no class on June 13), at the WC Health and Human Services Complex Band Room, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal. The cost is $35.00 per participant for the 6 week session.

Minimum of 5 participants are needed in order to hold the class; class is limited to 13 participants. For more information regarding class instruction, please email zumba.lizi@gmail. com.

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

It affords them the opportunity to learn the basic ballet position, terminology, skill building movement through music, and getting creative with kids their age. This class is designed for the beginner dance student and is open to both boys and girls, ages 5-9 years.

The session will be held May 16

through June 20 (no class on June 13). Classes will be held Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. at the Warren County Health & Human Services Complex Band Room, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal. The cost is $55.00 per participant for the 6 week session. Maximum of 7 students.

Minimum of 5 students are needed in order to hold the class. For more information regarding class instruction, please email zumba.lizi@gmail. com.

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

It offers them the opportunity to learn the basic ballet position, terminology, skill building movement through music, and getting creative with kids their age. This class is designed for the second year dance student and is open to both boys and girls, ages 5-9 years.

The session will be held May 17 through June 21 (no class on June 14). Classes will be held, Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. at the Warren County Health & Human Services Complex Band Room, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal. The cost is $55.00 per participant for the 6 week session. Minimum of 5 students are needed in order to hold the class. Maximum of 7 students. For more information regarding class instruction, please email zumba.lizi@ gmail.com.

Getting To Know Your Photo Equipment In this class, you will become acquainted with your new camera accessories. You will learn how to get the maximum usage from your devices to obtain that award winning photo. Bring your camera and accessories (lens, filter, flash unit, etc.) to class for instructions on how to use them.

This class will be offered, Saturday, May 13 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal. The cost of the class is $25.00 per participant and requires a minimum of 4 participants; pre-registration is required. Registration deadline is two days prior to class date. The class is open to anyone 12 years of age and older; anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

How to Improve Your Photography In this two part course, the first meeting you will choose a spot in Front Royal to shoot images. In the second meeting you will bring a 4 x 6 or bigger size print of your images to class for critique to improve your composition (lightening, angles, surfaces, etc.).

This course will be offered Saturday, May 20, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., the follow-up course will be held June 3, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. both courses will be at the Warren

County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal. The cost of the course is $30.00 per participant with a minimum of 4 participants needed to hold the course. Pre-registration is required; registration deadline is May 18, 2017. This program is open to anyone 12 years of age and older; anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Co-ed Sand Volleyball League Warren County Parks and Recreation Department is offering a co-ed sand volleyball league on Mondays, beginning in June. Games will be played at Lions Parks, Burrell Brooks Park and Gertrude E. Miller Park Sand Courts, first match will start at 6:00 p.m.

The cost is $50.00 per team; must be 16 years of age and older to participate. Registration deadline is May 26 at 7:00 p.m. For more information contact Tiffany Walker, AFO; Recreation and Aquatics Coordinator at (540) 635-1021 or via email at twalker@warrencountyva.net.

Mah Jongg “Players Club” Players will play several hands of Mah Jongg against skilled opponents. This club meets on Tuesdays, May 2 through May 30, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Warren County Health & Human Services Band Room, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal. The cost for the club is $8.00 per player and players must bring their own players card.

Samuels Public Library presents: A Taste for Books Please join us for a Taste for Books on Saturday, April 29 at 6pm.

This year’s theme is based on Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days. We have divided the Library into the six major continents and we will have lots of great food, drinks and music from around the world. If you’d like, please dress in native costume or in the late 1800s period, and meet Phileas Fogg himself.

Table hosts are making exotic food from Asia, there are meat pies from England and New Zealand, tapas and Spanish delights and some American specialties from Maine, Ohio and California.

Many of the local restaurants are joining in the fun and providing food.

We want to thank Apple House, Ben’s Family Cuisine, Blue Wing Frog, Castiglia’s, Element, El Maguey, Jules Caribbean BBQ, Rancho Nuevo, Thunwa Thai and Yama Fuji. Martin’s has also donated to help us round out the evening’s delicious menu.

Included in your ticket we will have a variety of wines and beer from each continent that I can guarantee you’ve never heard of and can’t get locally, along with coffee from Starbucks and water.

This year we have live music in different parts of the Library - John Kovac is playing Spanish music in North and South America, Bebhinn Egger and her father are playing violin and

accordion in the Europe section and there will be African drumming and extra drums for guests to experiment with a drum circle.

Have you got your Passport ticket?

The adventure continues as you carry your passport around from country to country collecting stamps. Once you’ve visited the World then go to customs for final approval to be entered into the grand prize drawing for 1 of 3 spectacular prizes.

You also get a chance to bid on Silent Auction items such as 2 round trip airline tickets from Southwest, 4 Disney passes, overnight stays at Club Med, a luxury hotel in NYC or a cabin in a Virginia State Park, autographed sports photos and tickets to the Nationals, a Fender sound system, gift cards, artwork and more!

Tickets are on sale now! There might be some at the door but don’t take chance. Get yours now - just $50 for the best party in town and a chance to help the library. If you have a group then you can buy 4 and get one free! For more information visit the website at tasteforbooks.net or call (540) 635-3153. Don’t miss this year’s event. It will be a one-of-akind experience!

Samuels Public Library Youth Services Department These are the events taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library during the month of May. Thank you for sharing this information. More informa-

tion about Samuels Library and the programs and services available can be found at www.samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-3153.

Tuesday, May 2 – 11:00 Time for Baby. What do books, scarves, puppets, music and babies have in common? They are all part of Time for Baby. Join us as we use all of our senses to explore the world around us. Our theme will be “You’re the Stars and the Moon.” Siblings welcome.

4:30 The Maker Club. The Maker Club is designed for school-aged children who want to make something creative and explore a new topic each week through books and activities. It meets after school each Tuesday at 4:30 P.M. On Tuesday, May 2nd we’ll consider the moon in our stories and craft.

Wednesday, May 3 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. We will be listening to some beloved books during our “Children’s Favorites” story time. Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. We will be listening to some beloved books during our “Children’s Favorites” story time. Siblings welcome.

Thursday, May 4 10:15 Toddler Story time. We will be listening to some beloved books during our “Children’s Favorites” story time. Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. We will be listening to some beloved

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Saturday, May 6 – 10:10 Books and Barks. Come to our extremely popular monthly program that gives developing readers the chance to read and relax with a trained therapy dog. For beginning readers and up. Registration begins April 1.

2:00 Discuss This: Teen Picks & Flicks. Are you inspired by good books, articles, movies, and art? Do you write, draw, or enjoy playing music? If so, join us as we watch movies, discuss books, and share our creations. Refreshments will be provided. For ages 12 and up.

Tuesday, May 9 – 4:30 The Maker Club. The Maker Club is designed for school-aged children who want to make something creative and explore a new topic each week through books and activities. It meets after school each Tuesday at 4:30 P.M. On Tuesday, May 9th, we’ll read some tall tales about pirates to go along with our craft.

Wednesday, May 10 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. Chickens, pigs, goats, and cows . . . it’s Bedtime on the Farm. Join us for some fun stories, songs, and a craft. Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time.

Chickens, pigs, goats, and cows . . . it’s Bedtime on the Farm. Join us for some fun stories, songs, and a craft.

Siblings welcome.

Thursday, May 11 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. Chickens, pigs, goats, and cows . . . it’s Bedtime on the Farm. Join us for some fun stories, songs, and a craft. Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time.

Chickens, pigs, goats, and cows . . . it’s Bedtime on the Farm. Join us for some fun stories, songs, and a craft.

Siblings welcome.

Saturday, May 13 – 11:00 Kooky Chefs Cook It Up: Herbs. We will explore the many herbs that are grown for use in cooking, and discover how healthy they are for us! For ages 6 and up. Registration begins April 13.

2:00 Aspiring Artists. Come explore the wonders of watercolor as we create a beautiful, original starry night landscape scene and learn helpful watercolor techniques. For ages 7-11. Registration begins April

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Tuesday, May 23 – 4:30 The Maker Club. The Maker Club is designed for school-aged children who want to make something creative and explore a new topic each week through books and activities. It meets after school each Tuesday at 4:30 P.M. Lions, and tigers, and bears! Oh, my! It’s the circus!

Wednesday, May 24 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. This week’s story time will feature the Librarian’s Favorites! Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. This week’s story time will feature the Librarian’s Favorites! Siblings welcome.

Thursday, May 25 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. This week’s story time will feature the Librarian’s Favorites! Siblings welcome.

11:00 Preschool Story time. This week’s story time will feature the Librarian’s Favorites! Siblings welcome.

Saturday, May 27 – 2:00 Chapter Chat. NEW! Chapter Chat. Do you enjoy learning about new books and sharing your favorite classics? If so, join us for Chapter Chat and share your favorite books and stories! For ages 7-11. Registration begins April 27.

Tuesday, May 30 – 4:30 The Maker Club. The Maker Club is designed for school-aged children who want to make something creative and explore a new topic each week through books and activities. It meets after school each Tuesday at 4:30 P.M. Batter up! On May 30 we will score with our sports theme.

Wednesday, May 31 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. Dogs are our special friends. We’ll have some neat stories about our furry pets.

Siblings welcome 11:00 Preschool Story time. Dogs are our special friends. We’ll have some neat stories about our furry pets. Siblings welcome.

Samuels Public Library Adult Programming May 1-15, 2017 General Education Development: Samuels Public Library invites you to register and attend the General Education Development course. This course will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 A.M-12:30 P.M (except on school holidays or closings). The GED course is completely free. Let this course be the stepping stone to your success.

English as a Second Language: Samuels Public Library invites you to register and attend the English as a Second Language course. This course will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. The ESL course is completely free. Learn-

ing English will not only enhance your quality of life but open many doors and present new opportunities.

Hello Computer: Samuels Public Library invites you to attend our beginning computer class for total computer novices. It is a four week course that covers turning on a computer, using a mouse, setting up email and using the internet. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 1pm–2pm and start on May 2nd.

Exploring Computers: Samuel Public Library invites you to attend our intermediate computer class and improve your skills. Each month explore a new computer program or application in a safe, friendly environment with other intermediate computer users. Classes are held on Thursdays at 1pm. The month of May will be focused on Travel.

Master Gardener Speaker Series: Starting a Vegetable Garden: Samuels Public library invites you to come out Saturday, May 6th at 12 pm to learn the basic fundamentals of starting a backyard vegetable garden. Join the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners for a 1 hour presentation detailing the necessary steps and considerations when starting a new vegetable garden. We will discuss site selection, garden maintenance, and vegetable varieties that are easy to grow. This presentation is for beginner gardeners. There will time for questions and individual consulting with the Master Gardeners.

Genealogy Workshop: Samuels public library invites you to register and attend our Genealogy Workshop every second Tuesday of the month.

Learn about online resources and share your successes and research frustrations with other amateur researchers. Reference staff will discuss a new online genealogical resource each month. This workshop will be Tuesday, May 9th at 6pm in the Traister Computer Lab. Crochet Group: Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and learn how to crochet or share your talents. The group will meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 10am (May 10th &24th).

All ability levels welcome.

Early American Period Dancing: Samuels Public Library invites you to join the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers for an evening of fun and dancing Thursday, May 11th. All ability levels welcome - even those with two left feet! Chairs are cleared at 5pm followed by an informal music jam. Dancing begins at 6 pm and goes until 7:30.

Bike Workshop with Element Sports: Are your spokes stoked…or are your tires tired? Join Josh Lewis of Element Sports on Saturday, May 13th at 10:00am for a free, hands-on workshop designed to get you and your bike ready for summer cycling.

Learn how to troubleshoot and hot to make the best choices for the bike and equipment you need (or don’t need). Bring your own bike and join us at this essential event for cycling pros and newbies alike.

Engle’s Angle: “My Beautiful Baby. Ten Years in the Making.”

By Kevin S. Engle Every parent thinks their baby is beautiful.

I’m sure I’ll be no different.

Let’s be honest though. I’m sure you’ve seen some less-than-beautiful babies in your day. I have. Of course, you can’t say that to Mom and Dad. “Whoa, you got an ugly one there.”

That wouldn’t go over too well.

Even with all of today’s technology, we don’t know for sure what that newborn is going to look like until the big day gets here.

For my wife and I, today is that day.

What’s a little unusual for us is who’s making the delivery.

It won’t be a doctor in a hospital.

Our baby will be delivered by a guy we don’t even know. Right here at the house.

What we do know is what he drives.

A brown truck.

He’s our UPS delivery man.

Ok, my wife isn’t expecting, but I am.

A very special package.

A book.

I wrote it.

Something that’s taken me 10 years to do.

Just a bit longer than it takes to make a real baby.

What can I say? I’m slow.

I’ve been writing my Engle’s Angle column for 10 years now. More than 240 articles.

My wife and others have encouraged me to put them in a book.

And now I have.

Beginning last November, I looked at every column I’ve written and determined which ones would make the cut. I had my Yes’s, No’s and Maybe’s. I edited and re-edited the Yes’s until they were as good as they could be.

Eventually I narrowed the list down to about 100.

As you can imagine that was tough considering there were so many good ones to pick from. :-) What was even tougher was getting a good “author photo” for the back cover. One that wasn’t too scary or have too much glare shining off my bald head. Despite those obstacles, and my lack of patience, we got one.

And now, I’m looking out my window, waiting for that brown truck to pull up the driveway and deliver the first copy of my first book.

Uh oh. I think my water just broke …

April 17, 2017 10:28AM Weighing in at just one pound and 8.5 inches long, my little bundle of joy has arrived.

And yeah, she’s beautiful.

Check her out for yourself.

The Best of Engle’s Angle: A Humorous Slant on Life and our Wacky World.

By Kevin S. Engle.

Available at Amazon.com: http://bit.ly/englesangle Or right from the publisher: https://www.createspace.com/7015473

The author’s new baby is doing just fine. Sleeping through the night and no messy diapers!

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Friday, April 28 Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

6pm - 9pm Shocker’s at the Virginia Beer Museum. Virginia Beer Museum Biergarten. This will be a great opportunity to enjoy local cuisine with some of the best craft beers brewed in Virginia.

6pm - 9pm Taste of the Town. East Main Street, Front Royal. Great food from local eateries, live band music for dancing in the street, a car show, vendor tables from local businesses and non-profits, face painting, balloon animals and a giant moon bounce! Sponsored by the Front Royal Independent Business Alliance, this event will showcase some of our best local eateries in the county. The Apple House, Ben's, MoJo's, Down Home Comfort Bakery, C & C Frozen Treats and many more as

we eat and have fun in the center of Downtown. Dance under the lights to the music of Vinyl Tracks and participate with your local businesses like playing with clay at the Kiln's Doctors table. Entry is free! Make plans to come downtown for a family-friendly party!

7pm - 9pm Madagascar. Front Royal Christian School. A great show for all of the family - all the original characters from the DreamWorks animated movie!

7pm - 10pm Front Porch Style Pickin' Party. Warren County Senior Center, 1217 Commonwealth Ave. All levels of talent are welcome.

Acoustic instruments only.

Saturday, April 29 A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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8am - 1pm Flea Market. Stephens City United Methodist. Some open spaces if vendors interested. Contact (540) 869-2348 or (540) 8691764. Lunch and baked goods for sale.

9am - 1pm Bake Sale. Royal Plaza Shopping Center in front of Peebles.

The Izaak Walton League, Browntown Chapter is holding a bake sale fundraiser, with proceeds to benefit area high school scholarships.

10am - 5:00pm Historic Garden Week. The Garden Club of Virginia has announced the homes for this year's Historic Garden Week Tour of Rappahannock County and the Town of Washington. 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.

11am - 4pm Founder’s Weekend Community Celebration. RandolphMacon Academy. 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. Plus much more!

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1:30pm - 3:30pm Madagascar.

Front Royal Christian School. A great show for all of the family - all the original characters from the DreamWorks animated movie!

5:30pm - 7:30pm Community Dinner. 3239 Valley Pike, Winchester.

Menu: Pasta Bake, garlic bread, green beans & desserts. For more information, call (540) 667-7298 or visit the website at www.kernstownumc.org.

6pm - 8pm Madagascar. Front Royal Christian School. A great show for all of the family - all the original characters from the DreamWorks animated movie!

6pm - 8:30pm A Taste for Books.

Samuels Public Library. 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.

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.

7pm - 9pm Talent Show. 3239 Valley Pike, Winchester. For more information, call (540) 667-7298 or visit the website at www.kernstownumc. org.

Sunday, April 30 Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

11am - 5pm Ridin’ for Ron. Linden Volunteer Fire Department. 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, Bike Show, and Raffles - Kickstands Up at 11 a.m.

7pm - 10pmPM Kernstown UMC Symphonic Winds Benefit Concert.

3239 Valley Pike, Winchester. A Love offering will be received for CCAP. For more information, call

Early May, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 29 (540) 667-7298 or visit the website at www.kernstownumc.org.

Monday, May 1 A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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

6pm - 10pm Warren County FOP Carnival. Bing Crosby Stadium.

Adults' and children's rides, games and carnival food. The FOP Spring Carnival has provided safe entertainment for Front Royal and Warren County since 1987.

Tuesday, May 2 Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

2pm - 3pm Ambassador's Club.

Chamber Office.

6pm - 10pm Warren County FOP Carnival. Bing Crosby Stadium.

Adults' and children's rides, games and carnival food. The FOP Spring Carnival has provided safe entertainment for Front Royal and Warren County since 1987.

Wednesday, May 3 Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

7am - 4pm Fundraiser. Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal.

Join us in the third floor conference rooms. Need a new purse or enjoy sterling silver jewelry? Lots to choose from. We also will have sunglasses, scarves and wallets. Just in time for Mother's Day and the summer season. Shop for your mom, wife or yourself while supporting the WMH Auxiliary. Proceeds benefit the hospital.

6pm - 7pm Front Royal Kiwanis

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CRIME OF THE WEEK Frederick County Crime of the Week – April 24, 2017 This week’s Crime of the Week involves a burglary to The Amish Outlet in the 2100 block of North Frederick Pike on April 13, 2017. Unknown suspect(s) forc‑ ibly entered the premises and threw miscellaneous items on the floor behind the counter. The contents of a small toolbox had also been dumped on the floor. The victim reported that some U. S. Currency was missing but several items of value on the counter were not taken.

If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspect vehicle in this in‑ cident, please contact Crime Solvers at (540) 665 TIPS (8477). Information lead‑ ing to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Incident # 17001889. Investigator Bursey.

Winchester City Crime of the Week - April 17, 2017

The Winchester Police Department is currently seeking information related to the large scale destruction of property at 731 Kennedy Drive. On or about August 21, 2016 unknown individual(s) entered the property and caused significant dam‑ age to the structure. Wall, counter tops, stair railing and flooring were ruined. In addition, numerous sinks and faucets were turned on and drains were stuffed causing flooding throughout the residence.

If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspect vehicle in this inci‑ dent, please contact the Crime Solvers at (540)665‑TIPS(8477). Information lead‑ ing to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Please refer to Incident # 16034275.

Club Meeting. Back room of the Front Royal Diner.

6pm - 10pm Warren County FOP Carnival. Bing Crosby Stadium.

Adults' and children's rides, games and carnival food. The FOP Spring Carnival has provided safe entertainment for Front Royal and Warren County since 1987.

8:30am - 9:30am Small Business Committee. Chamber Office.

Thursday, May 4 A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.

7am - 4pm Fundraiser. Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal.

Join us in the third floor conference rooms. Need a new purse or enjoy sterling silver jewelry? Lots to choose from. We also will have sunglasses, scarves and wallets. Just in time for Mother's Day and the summer season. Shop for your mom, wife or yourself while supporting the WMH Auxiliary. Proceeds benefit the hospital.

9am - 10am Tourism Committee.

Chamber Office.

6pm - 10pm Warren County FOP Carnival. Bing Crosby Stadium.

Adults' and children's rides, games and carnival food. The FOP Spring Carnival has provided safe entertainment for Front Royal and Warren County since 1987.

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.

Friday, May 5 1:30pm - 2:30pm Education Committee. Chamber Office.

6pm - 10pm Warren County FOP Carnival. Bing Crosby Stadium.

Adults' and children's rides, games

and carnival food. The FOP Spring Carnival has provided safe entertainment for Front Royal and Warren County since 1987.

Saturday, May 6 10pm - 4pm Civil War Reenactment. Main and Chester Streets. Join us for Front Royal's Civil War Weekend! The Battle of Front Royal will be reenacted where it took place, right in downtown Front Royal. Last year drew quite a crowd, and this year we have added even more exciting elements to this great weekend.

2pm - 4pm Teen Picks and Flicks.

Samuel's Public Library. Are you inspired by good books, articles, movies, and art? Do you write, draw, or enjoy playing music? If so, join us as we watch movies, discuss books, and share our creations. Refreshments will be provided. Ages 12 & up.

4pm - 9pm Sutler’s Shindig. Virginia Beer Museum. Two roasted pigs, Civil War era beer, and Southern Rock n' Roll! This event will be the ideal place to visit after the reenactment of the Battle of Front Royal or an escape from the Apple Blossom.

Southern Persuasion, a five member southern rock and country band that are planning an unforgettable performance.

6pm - 10pm. Warren County FOP Carnival. Bing Crosby Stadium.

Adults' and children's rides, games and carnival food. The FOP Spring Carnival has provided safe entertainment for Front Royal and Warren County since 1987.

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, May 7 10pm - 4pm Civil War Reenactment. Main and Chester Streets. Join us for Front Royal's Civil War Weekend! The Battle of Front Royal will be reenacted where it took place, right in downtown Front Royal. Last year drew quite a crowd, and this year we have added even more exciting eleSee CALENDAR, 30

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1pm - 5pm Youth Outdoor Day. Izaak Walton Park. Activities for children 3 to 15 years old when accompanied by an adult. Fun outdoor activities including: Archery, Face Painting, Shooting (10 yrs and up), Fly Tying and Casting, Nature Walks and Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Exhibits. Free hot dogs and drinks.

Fishing, where you may keep within limits with no live bait, from 3-5 pm.

Monday, May 8 7pm - 8pm Council Meeting.

County of Warren Government Center.

7pm - 8pm Council Work Session.

Town Administration Building, 102 E. Main St. Tuesday, May 9 7pm - 7pm BAR Meeting. Town

Saturday, May 13 8am - 9:30pm Shenanduro.

Shenandoah River State Park. This multi-sport weekend will have you running, riding, and paddling through some of the best trails and waterways in Virginia, if not the East Coast. Test your endurance by taking on a 5K, 10K or half marathon trail run; a 6- or 9-hour bike course; and two different paddle distances on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River.

You can do one discipline, two, or all three, and you can mix and match short and long distances if you like.

11am – 6pm Family Fun Day. The Village Commons. C & C Frozen Treats Customer Appreciation Day! Co-sponsored by the VA Beer Museum. Paw Patrol will be on site - bring your camera for pictures! Food, Live Entertainment, Judged Car Show, Craft Vendors. Fun Activities for the Whole Family! Music/Boy Scouts Raffle/ Bounces/ Magician/Face

Administration Building, Front Royal.

Wednesday, May 10 3:30pm - 5pm Chamber Board Meeting. Chamber Office.

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

Thursday, May 11 5pm - 7pm Pilsners for Polio. VA Beer Museum. 20% of gross proceeds donated to Rotary of Front Royal.

Live music by Ralph Fortune.

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.

King Features Weekly Service

May 1, 2017

The Oak Club The Struggle to Find Pet-Friendly Housing DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m having a very hard time finding a new apartment where the management will allow my two cats. And those that do allow pets have really high pet fees. I’m not sure what to do. Is there a law or something that would force landlords to allow pets?

After all, there are laws to keep animals off the street, but it seems like apartment rules banning pets may cause more pets to be abandoned. — Christine B., Atlanta DEAR CHRISTINE: I wish I could say there were laws like that — you make a very good case for them. But I doubt that there are any laws like that on the books in the U.S. While some might say you just need to keep looking for an apartment that takes pets and has reasonable fees, the reality is that fewer apartments allow pets at all. A new study by the National Association of Realtors surveyed homebuyers, and found that 61 percent said “it is very difficult or difficult to find a rental property or a homeowner association that accommodates animals.” At the same time, 95 percent of buyers who are pet owners said that it’s important for housing communities to allow animals.

Pet owners paid about $150 a year in fees to communities — either association dues or rental applications — in 2016, the study said. But that didn’t include fees like monthly dues for pets that some apartment communities charge.

For now, keep looking. Some new communities are adding pet-friendly features like dog parks, while others are revisiting their policies. Be prepared to pay a nonrefundable deposit for each pet, however, no matter how accommodating the apartment community is.

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

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Painting/Other Kids' Activities. Food choices include crawfish, funnel cakes, hand-dipped corn dogs, and ice cream. Take your crawfish to the VA Beer Museum and enjoy them with a brew. Entertainment provided by the Shockers and the Soldiers of Suburbia.

11am - 6pm Of Ale and History.

Belle Grove Plantation. The Virginia Beer Museum has provided a free tent to promote our museum and sale items for fundraising. Robbie Li-

mon will be performing.

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, May 14 Mother's Day 8am - 9:30pm Shenanduro.

Shenandoah River State Park. This multi-sport weekend will have you running, riding, and paddling through some of the best trails and waterways in Virginia, if not the East Coast. Test your endurance by taking on a 5K, 10K or half marathon trail run; a 6- or 9-hour bike course; and two different paddle distances on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River.

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Yappy Hour!

Yappy Hour to benefit The Humane Society of Warren County Friday evenings from 5-8 pm at The Vine & Leaf, 124 E Main St. Front Royal, Va. The Vine & Leaf will donate $ for every glass of wine purchased. Come out, relax and unwind with all your friends!

Daphne: 4 year old female black/white pit mix. Sweet girl who loves to give kisses.

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House trained and loves kids!

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Duke: 1 year neutered male brindle/ white boxer/pit mix.

Very playful boy, likes dogs and cats. House and crate trained.

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