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RSW Regional Jail Authority meeting: March, 2017

RSW Regional Jail staff recently attended the Community Safety and Wellness Day, hosted by the Woodstock Police Department. This event allows the public to meet with their local public safety members and get to know about their jobs. The highlight of the day is always the team fire truck pull, which RSW placed second in this year. Entrance fees to the fire truck pull benefit the Special Olympics and we were honored to be involved in such a worthy cause. We would like to thank the Woodstock Police Department for hosting such a wonderful community event and we look forward to taking part again next year. Comments from Board Members and Legal Counsel There were no comments from Legal Counsel. The Board members all showed their appreciation to Mr. Wilson as this was his last meeting as the Superintendent for the RSW Regional Jail. They told him that they appreciated his service and the work he has done for the jail in his two and a half years as Superintendent. Superintendents Report Outgoing Superintendent Bill Wilson presented the following as his

farewell to the RSW Regional Jail Authority: “As this is my last Board meeting, I want to thank you all for giving me the opportunity to serve as your Superintendent. The last 2 ½ years have been a great learning experience for me and the staff. I truly appreciate your patience and the support you have given me. Being part of the Virginia Regional Jail Association I am familiar with some of the Boards that others have to deal with. It is my sincerest hope that whoever takes over as Superintendent receives the same amount of support that you all have shown me.

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Hometown: Ulsan-si, South Korea Activities/Honors: Valedictorian; Corps Commander; Social Studies Medal; George M. Wines Most Unselfish Service Award; Vice President, National Honor Society and National English Honor Society; Member of Spanish, Science, Math, and Social Studies National Honor Societies; Honor Council; Interact Club; Alpha Readers Book Club. Will attend: McGill University Temuunkhuslen Batbayar Timothy Fajembola San Diego Miramar College Syracuse University Austin Battaglia Radford University Alex Blell George Mason University Ferner “Omar” Bran Hampden-Sydney College Jiatian Chen Virginia Tech

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Page 4 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Mid June, 2017 JAIL, from 2 and of course Stevie Foster for his “call me if you need anything” attitude. There are too many volunteers to name them all but I applaud you for your service to the community and have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of it. I also want to thank our Programs Coordinator Officer Kathy Hale. She has done a remarkable in bringing together the resources in our community and scheduling as much programming as possible.” Mr. Wilson reported on the following items: On February 22 and 23, 2017 RSW was given an unannounced inspection by the Department of Corrections. The unannounced inspection is conducted annually and covers the Life, Health and Safety Standards of the Board of Corrections under 6VAC15-40 of the Administrative Code of Virginia. RSW is in 100% compliance of all the Life, Health, and Safety Standards. Last month, Government Affairs

for Justice Benefits Inc. (JBI) had contacted several Board members and Mr. Wilson asked to meet with them. JBI will assist the jail in the application process for funding and instruct agencies how to obtain funding through the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP). Through SCAAP, the U.S. Government provides payments to States and localities that incurred correctional officer salary costs for incarcerating undocumented criminal aliens who had at least one felony or two misdemeanor convictions for violations of State or local law, and were incarcerated for at least 4 consecutive days during a reporting period. JBI gets 20% of any funding it recovers from the Government. This money is paid to the localities who in turn usually send it to the jail since the monies can only be used for specific items. If RSW is to participate in the program each locality must sign the agreement. This proposal was brought to the F&P Committee. The Committee asked if staff could not do this instead of us-

ing an outside agency. Deputy Superintendent Gilkison is in the process of applying to this program. There are several steps and some have a 30 day waiting period but staff is moving toward participation. Mr. Wilson submitted the initial request to obtain an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA), with the US Marshal Service. He has not heard back from them as of yet. RSW received a Memorandum of Agreement from Aids Response Effort Inc. (ARE). They will do HIV testing and give counseling to those inmates that are HIV positive at no cost to RSW. The agreement was sent to RSW’s attorney for review. His comments were forwarded to ARE and staff is awaiting their amendments to the agreement. The MOU with Lord Fairfax Community College to continue the GED program has been reviewed and has been signed. RSW is being funded at the same level as previous years. They will allocate a minimum of 10%

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mess. It’s glaringly obvious that the Homeland Security joint report with the FBI skipped over this major issue. I always call it like it is even if my analysis is unpopular. I don’t think the Russian government is ever this sloppy in their hacking attacks and while sometimes it takes many years, time will tell and truth will prevail as to what really happened. For now, I’m sticking with my original prediction: The CIA was wrong, and the Russians did not hack the U.S. election, nor could they. With too many years on the job in the anti-hacking community, in these matters, I’m usually right. Much of the evidence that has come out points to the Russians not doing much of anything to try to influence the U.S. election in 2016, and only time will tell how much involvement they may have played in the French election. Given those facts, it is time to either investigate these issues or for the nation to move forward. Moving forward seems to be the least damaging to the nation. So let’s do it, shall we? Gary S. Miliefsky is the CEO of SnoopWall, Inc. (www.snoopwall. com) and a co-inventor of the company’s innovative breach prevention technologies. He is a cyber-security expert and a frequent invited guest on national and international media commenting on mobile privacy, cyber security, cyber crime and cyber terrorism, also covered in both Forbes and Fortune Magazines. He has been extremely active in the INFOSEC arena, and he is an active member of Phi Beta Cyber Society, an organization dedicated to helping high school students become cyber security professionals and ethical hackers. He founded and remains the Executive Producer of Cyber Defense Magazine. Miliefsky is a Founding Member of the US Department of Homeland Security. His detailed bio is at http:// www.garymiliefsky.com

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Page 6 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Mid June, 2017 JAIL, from 4 of their federal allocation for adult education in Warren and Shenandoah counties. (Rappahannock falls into a different adult education region, so they don’t have access to those funds.) Staffing Vacancies 1. Correctional Officers: 25 vacancies. 2. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): 1 position open. 3. Registered Nurse (RN): 1 position available. There have been no recent inquiries. RFPs and Contracts 1. CorEMR software is being installed. Training will follow shortly.

lows: Rappahannock County 16 or 5.06% Shenandoah County 124 or 39.24% Warren County 176 or 55.70% Monthly Jail Statistics A monthly jail statistics spreadsheet was included in the agenda packet. Mr. Wilson noted that the facility statistics report included in the agenda packet says that it is up to date as of December 31, 2016, it should say that it is up to date as of February 28, 2017. Monthly Expense Report A monthly jail expense report was included in the agenda packet. There were no questions regarding the report. Medical Report

Programs 1. Staff is still waiting on a kennel and some supplies from Pawsitive Partners in order to get the program up and running. 2. The RSW workforce crews contributed 1,897 hours of community service in February. Hours were up by approximately 300 over last month. Work Force inmates continue to work at Shenandoah Parks and Recreation at least once a week and daily for Warren County. They have been requested to pick up trash on Rt. 11 in Shenandoah County. Other The Average Daily Population for February was 316 inmates per day. The locality breakdown was as fol-

Ms. Holt reported on the following items: There continues to be an upswing in the number of new committals who are placed on substance use withdrawal protocols. Twenty-eight patients were placed on withdrawal protocols in February, which included seven people who had multiple substance use. Of the seven, six were using both opiates and benzodiazepines and one person was using opiates, benzodiazepines, and alcohol. Three people were transported to Warren Memorial Hospital for further evaluation of the effects of their substance use disorder, one was released within the first 24 hours, one was hospitalized for 5 days, and the other was hospitalized for 6 days.

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Finance and Personnel Committee Update There was nothing to update from the Finance and Personnel Committee. Other Outstanding Issues Mr. Stanley stated that RSW has agreed to make a contribution to the first year of the proposed trolley system extension. There has been significant support received from businesses in the area and some have even talked about their willingness to adjust their shift schedule based on the trolley schedule. Mr. Stanley feels that this would help to create some great opportunities for the RSW Community Custody inmates. Mr. Stanley expects to know the status of this project by the next meeting of the RSW Regional Jail Authority Board. Mr. Stanley stated that he will be participating in the Over the Edge event to raise money to support the Warren Coalition where he will rappel off the side of the Aloft Hotel in Winchester if he raises $1,000.

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Closed Session On a motion by Ms. Price, seconded by Mr. Murray and by the following vote, the RSW Regional Jail Authority Board went into closed session pursuant to Section 2.23711.A.7 for consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members of consultants pertaining to probable litigation involving a former job applicant, where such consultation and briefing in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body and Code Section 2.2-3711.A.1 for discussion and consideration of the appointment of a new Superintendent for the RSW Regional Jail Authority: Aye: Carter, Helsley, Keyser, Murray, Price, Stanley On a motion by Mr. Helsley, sec-

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Judy Titchnell was happy to be working at her former job at Lowe’s. She can no longer work, but needs a van to give her some independence and to transport her to necessary doctor’s appointments in Hagerstown, West Virginia. By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report “My mother raised me to not feel sorry for myself, that there’s always someone who has it worse. I’ve struggled and fought all my life partly because of her,” said Judy Titchnell, at a recent interview in her Front Royal home. Born with the birth defect Spina Bifida, both of her legs were amputated when she was a teenager – the left one when she was 13 and the right one at 15. Right now, she’s recovering from surgery she had last year, and because

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She said she’s really not looking for pity but she also isn’t afraid to ask for help. Her father was a coal miner in West Virginia, and told her, “If you take care of yourself, you don’t need any help.” But he probably didn’t anticipate the kind of help she would need. When she got married, her father said that her husband would take care of her. Her husband did, but since he passed away, her physical problems have increased and there’s more that needs to be done. “West Virginia used to have the reputation of the worst welfare state, and ours was the worst county,” she said. Judy does feel like some people take advantage of welfare, but when she was trying to get help from social services (before she was approved for Medicaid) they told her they wouldn’t look at her case because she could still work. Her astonished husband asked social services the question, “What does a person have to do to get help?” “I’ve worked hard all my life, but the last thing I needed was old age,” she said with a chuckle. She said besides walking, running or riding a bicycle, she’s done pretty much everything else. Judy said she credits most of the things she’s accomplished in life to her husband and family. Now, without the help of her family, she wouldn’t be able to leave her bed. Recently, her daughter Kemberley (Kym) Miller fashioned a soft bed in the back of her vehicle so she could go listen to music at a Gazebo musical evening, she said. And her grandson, Joshua Miller, takes good care of her However, she still would like to have reliable transportation, so she

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Economic Development Director answers hard questions Jennifer McDonald goes on record concerning accusations from council member

Economic Development Authority Executive Director, Jennifer McDonald, answers questions from Warren County Supervisors at a 2017 January meeting. The Avtex site, a former Environmental Protection Agency Superfund project, is now clean and has been turned over to the Front Royal/Warren County Economic Development Authority ready for development. By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report In the recent Front Royal Town Council meetings, council members, press and Front Royal citizens witnessed a battle between council members on what was appropriate to bring up in council and what was not. The community has also been brought into the debate on what has been happening with the workforce housing project. It started out with a donation of land to the Front Royal/ Warren County Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the idea of building three 12-unit apartments on it.

As the months wore on, the town and county discovered that a March 1, 2017 deadline had been missed and the EDA had to purchase the land for over $400,000 if the project was to continue. It was that information that prompted Councilwoman Bébhinn Egger to demand answers from EDA Executive Director Jennifer McDonald. In fact, for the better part of the past year, Egger and McDonald have appeared to be locked in a continual battle of sorts, with Egger leading the charge. It all started with the lack of construction progress at the IT Federal Building. A ground-breaking

ceremony was held in October, 2015, and not much has happened since then. Those accusations were presented to council and McDonald in public and before the press and cameras during council meetings. Per request via e-mail from Councilwoman Egger, the EDA board made available a press release packet outlining the entire history of the Workforce Housing project. Did that release of information satisfy the Councilwoman’s requests? At the May 22 town council meeting, Egger made it very clear that she was not pleased with the answers she received.

The Warren County Report’s copy of the press packet was picked up on the morning of the 22nd (incidentally, the same morning that Councilwoman Egger picked up her copy). A date, printed name, organization and signature on a sign-off sheet were required from all parties before leaving with the packet. The community had already heard numerous times what Egger’s position was during the council meetings. The task for this reporter was to obtain an interview with Jennifer McDonald. On the morning of Friday May 26, 2017 at about 9:30 a.m., this reporter sat down with McDonald to get her side of the story. The following is a candid and frank interview that answers some questions about the issues and outlines McDonald’s role and job as the Executive Director

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power. It was important to narrow down just how much power an executive director has. A. I work for a board of seven. Meaning that I am simply an employee who gets an annual review and how well I do on that review determines whether or not I continue to work for the EDA. I cannot do anything without the direction and instruction from the Board of the EDA. And as far as the checks that are needed? I can sign checks but they are useless unless another board member signs them as well and there are a limited number of board members who are authorized to sign checks. The members who are authorized to sign the checks are Chairwoman Patty Wines, Vice Chairman Greg Drescher and Trea-

praisal for the B&G Goods as he had requested. However, there was not an appraisal done for the Afton Inn because the town had not asked for one when they did the swap for the old Town Hall Building,” McDonald said. In reference to the potential conflict of interest surrounding the B&G Goods, she talked about the EDA’s role in that venture as well. “There is nothing secretive there. The EDA purchased the building when we got the appraisal on it. B&G Goods rented it from us. One of the rumors we heard was that he was my brother-in-law. I said at the time that my one sister has been

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ald was, “why did the town take the vote?” McDonald’s response was similar to Councilman John Connolly’s response/comment. “We needed a special use permit to build the apartments. It was a land use issue,” she said. During the interview, McDonald explained the budget. It clearly laid out what was a strictly EDA Project and what were Town/County/ EDA Projects. The workforce housing project does not show up on the Town/ County/ EDA Projects. So, since it is not a town project, it is not entitled to tax dollars. McDonald expressed frustration regarding one of the area’s news sources demanding to know who backs the EDA’s projects. “The properties back the loans. It is just like when you go to get a loan for a house; they are going to use your house as collateral and not your mother’s. This is no different, we are getting a loan just as anyone would do, and we are using the property as collateral, the rents from the building pay the debt service period. It’s not complicated. And it is all public! I mean there is a digital recorder right here in front of us and we are talking about it! Having a conversation about it. “How much more public can you get?” she asked. Jennifer showed where the EDA funds come from. “Front Royal’s debt service for this year is $141, 390, Warren County’s is $489,942 and the EDA puts in $667,890 of their own funds which come from rental income, interest income and EDA capital transfers on land sales that we have had in the past. The town pays zero of our operating expenses, the County pays 26 percent of our operating expenses, and we, the EDA fund the rest. The town doesn’t pay anything now, due to the agreement made a few years ago about the double taxation issue. “And even though the town no longer pays, we continue to do town projects. We never once said, ‘oh you took away the town funding, so we are only going to work with the county.’ That never happened. We did the Town Hall/Afton Inn swap for them and we are doing the New Market Tax Credit Program for

them. We continue to give loans to in-town businesses, we also continue to work with businesses in town and get them into buildings downtown. We’ve never stopped doing that because of who is paying us, because that is still our job,” she explained. The next question asked was why the town wasn’t notified about the March 1st 2017 deadline and the contingencies on the donation of the land to the EDA. “Why did we have to notify them? Ok, so the March 1st deadline was not a deadline between the Campbells and the EDA. And we are going to address this at the June 6th work session with the Board of Supervisors. It was a deadline between the Campbells and whomever they were getting their tax breaks from, that if this project did not happen by the deadline they were no longer qualified for the tax break for the donation of the land. The only thing that the EDA had to do is break ground,” she said. Jennifer pointed to the packet. “If you go through the packet you can see that we went back and forth with the town over a two-building layout or a three-building layout, one entrance, or two entrances. Understand that it was not one group that held everything up. It has become a typical process to get something done. We thought we would have apartments by now. We had a decision to make. Move forward with this project that was asked of by both town and county or let it fall by the wayside again, or get into an argument with a private citizen who, through no fault of their own, was no longer able to donate the land. We decided no we were not going to get into an argument with a private citizen who was not making millions of dollars from this. We decided to move forward and make this happen,” she continued. We briefly touched on the IT Federal issue that Councilwoman Egger grilled McDonald about. “This was about someone not educating themselves about the process and they spoke before educating themselves. From day one when we went to council, the council knew [IT Federal] was an EB5 project. An EB5 project is the financing for the visas. It is not a new program. It has been

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nature?” “I feel as if this is a very personal attack. I have been called incompetent, I have been called a liar, I have been called malicious and none of those things are true. This is my community. I have lived here for my entire life. My family lives here. There is nothing I would do that would jeopardize my mother or anyone else in my family. I have to answer to them as well. Let’s talk about incompetence. If incompetence means doing things that have been tried for 30 years but never accomplished, then I will take the term incompetent and I will wear it proudly. The Leach Run Parkway? No one could get that road project started. Guess what? The EDA got that road project started and it will be completed in June. “Workforce Housing? No one could get that project started. We did, and we are proud of that. The Avtex site cleaned and ready for development? For 25 years we waited for that. We get our first user and what is the first thing that happens? It gets attacked. We are proud of what we have accomplished here and we will keep doing what we do. So yes, I feel like it is personal and if they want to call me those names, they are more than welcome to and if that is what the definitions of those words are than I will wear it proudly,” she said. Speaking sarcastically, she went on, “The last thing I want to say is, ‘absolutely the EDA is a horrible organization.’ How dare we bring job creation, investments, road projects that have been planned for 30 years, and clean up and make ready to develop a superfund site that was once the largest superfund site in the state of Virginia and maybe even the country?” – tim@areaguides.com

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Tony Partlow keeps the wheels rolling at his local shop Specialized equipment and good service make his business a success

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The Work Force machine is one of the specialized types of equipment used to balance and test the tires at Tony’s Tires in Front Royal. By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report As a former race car driver, Tony Partlow understands the importance of good tires. “I’m a car guy, it’s what I do, I love cars, and my wife and I collect and restore them. I already owned the equipment and when this place was available, it all came together,” he said. He and his wife Brandy had operated several businesses before this one, including Millie’s Old Virginia Diner in Winchester and YumYum’s ice cream stand in Front Royal, but he said being in this business makes it feel natural to come to work, and at the end of the day, he loves playing with cars. They’ve been open since May 2015 and are doing well, hoping to expand if the space next door to them becomes vacant. If so, they’ll offer repair and in-house alignments. “The business has grown a lot and we’re doing really well, but there’s still room to grow,” he said. He and Brandy own two cars they’ve restored, a 2003 Mustang and a 2017 Miata RF that they’ve showed at Cooter’s Car Show in Luray. When he raced, he said it was a lot of fun and won some races, but did it mostly for fun. He doesn’t do it anymore because it’s so time consuming and expensive. He raced for about seven years, and Brandy and friends and

family were involved with spotting, keeping lap times, and just generally helping. Brandy also manages the shop, doing the accounts and assisting with any support when needed, he said. Peyton Poe has recently come to work with Tony, and as he puts it, “does a little bit of everything” and runs the register as well. Both do the jobs of balancing, repairing and rotating tires. And if you purchase your tires from Tony, then they will balance, rotate, and repair those tires for as long as you have them, at no extra charge. “Some places don’t offer this service, but it’s a good bonus. It seems natural to me, that if I sell something, to want to take care of it,” Tony said. They also have a Road Force machine, which balances tires and also applies the same kind of pressure that the road does. “If you’re a car guy, you know what a Road Force machine is. The machine matches tires to rims. Tires or rims or both could be out of round, and the machine measures both and ‘tells’ him how to match them up to make the tire/wheel assembly as round as possible, which makes the ride smooth once the tires are mounted on the vehicle. He told a story about a guy who had come in from Sterling and had been to eight other places trying to get the vibration out of his van due to mismatched tires.

“We found the problem and smoothed them out. He was ecstatic,” said Tony. He said the man had just got in his car and started driving after being so frustrated from trying to get it fixed. He discovered Tony’s by chance when passing through Front Royal. After getting everything done, he later made a trip to Florida and called Tony to tell him it was the best the van had ever ridden. The shop has some of the best equipment and prices, he said, and he offers some unique products and services, like low-profile tires, which are difficult to install without specialized equipment. He said it’s a “preference thing” popular with younger drivers. Tony says a lot of people call asking if they sell used tires, but they don’t. They do have all major tire brands, including Michelin, Pirelli, Goodyear, Continental, Falken, Hankook, Yokohoma and many more. They can get almost any tire in any size available within 24 hours, but some tires/sizes can take up to three days. Special ordering allows customers the chance to order exactly what they need. Tony’s can also special-order wheels, including Advanti, Konig, Modular Society, Mickey Thompson. He says to call for a quote or with any questions on tires. Tony also promises to provide accurate and honest information to their customers, so they can make the best decision for their vehicle and budget. Services offered include: New Tire Sales and Installation Tire repairs (when safe to do so) Vehicle repairs related to tires and tire wear TPMS installation and Computerized Wheel Balancing using stateof-the-art Hunter Road Force Touch equipment Partnering with online tire retailers as an approved installer of tires purchased online (TireRack.com, DiscountTireDirect.com). Rims-factory OEM/after-market custom He asks that people call to discuss

all the requirements and options for tire and wheel packages. “Alternately, if you order tires from any online retailer and bring them to us, we will be happy to install them for you,” he said. They also do mounting, balancing, flat repairs, and can service all tires except fluid-filled farm tires and big rigs. They can even service lawn and garden; farm; trailer; and RV tires! “We haven’t had anyone bring in an airplane tire, but if they did and the wheel fits, we’ll put the tire on,” he said. Several happy customers gave him a five-star rating. “Value and customer service beyond compare! I called six different places this morning to inquire about the exact same brand tires for my truck. I stopped calling when Tony quoted me $134 less than the cheap-

est estimate of my day. His in-town competitor quoted me nearly $200 more...with a three-day wait. Tony ordered my tires this morning, had them in by late afternoon, and my truck was home with its new shoes less than two hours after I dropped it off. I can’t praise Tony enough for his excellent prices and customer service. I’ll be a repeat customer,” said Amanda Poland. And Teri McGrath praised his generosity. “Amazing owner and shop! Tony donated the use of his shop and equipment to replace four tires on a Front Royal Vietnam Veteran’s car that needed some assistance. Thank you!” she said. Amy Walk also gave Tony’s Tires five stars last January. “I bought my tires online, and on a whim stopped by on Black Friday to have them mounted and balanced. He stayed later than he originally planned on for the day to take care of them. Professional, great customer service. We will use again for sure!” she said. There are several current rebates for tires: General Tire - up to $70, is good until June 15; Firestone - up to $60, is good until July 9. Tony’s Tires is located at 11 E. 7th St., Front Royal, Va. Call (540) 551-0922, visit www.TonysTiresFrontRoyal.com, or find them on Facebook at Tony’s Tires. Hours are Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., and Sundays by appointment. – carol@areaguides.com

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68 graduate from Randolph-Macon Academy

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Corban Ruch of Front Royal and Thomas Minchew of Winchester celebrate their graduation Excitement and tears intermingled during Randolph-Macon Academy’s graduation as the Class of 2017 proudly celebrated their accomplishments, with 100% of the class earning college acceptances. In fact, the 59 seniors and two postgraduate students earned 242 acceptances to 145 different colleges and universities, with over $6 million in college scholarship offers. In addition, seven Falcon Scholars at R-MA earned admission to the U.S. Air Force Academy. After celebrating their graduation from the Air Force JROTC pro-

gram during the Final Parade held on Friday, May 26th, the 68 students gathered in Melton Memorial Gymnasium on Saturday, May 27, 2017, surrounded by family members, friends, faculty, staff, and alumni of the Academy. During the ceremony, the soon-to-be-graduates were treated to speeches by valedictorian Dongeun “Amy” Go and commencement speaker Maj Gen Mark Anthony Brown, the Vice Commander, Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Joint Base San AntonioRandolph, Texas. Both speeches were light-hearted, full of good ad-

vice with enough laughter to keep the attention of all those present. “Although many of us have come from different countries, we have succeeded in communicating with each other. R-MA has become our home and the common language we speak,” said Go during her speech. Recalling some of the challenges the seniors had faced during their R-MA years, Go added, “So never forget why you are climbing the hill that you are, because the view is pretty from the bottom, but it is truly magnificent once you reach the top.” Brown likewise encouraged the class to face future adversity head-on, and expressed confidence that they were ready for life’s challenges. “You are a great generation and based on your choice to be a part of an academy like Randolph-Macon, you have already gotten a head start in life and I believe if you hold onto what you’ve learned here at the Academy, especially as it relates to character and virtue, your story, like the stories of those that came before you, can end well,” he said. Brown went on to quote the poem “The Ladder of Saint Augustine” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. In it, Brown explained, “he warns us that no matter what route we take, life has ups and downs. The question is how we handle those ups and downs.” He went on to quote Longfellow: “The heights by great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight, but they, while their companions slept, were toiling upward in the night.” Longfellow, according to Brown, “shows that he understands that though the journey is unchangeable and filled with faults, flaws, and failures that we would love to change, even a pile of problems gives us

something we can build on. If, out of the ashes of our mistakes, we learn wisdom, and if we use that wisdom to gain great heights, then it can be said that, in the long run, those challenges, like rungs on a ladder that we may struggle to grab, are in the end used to move us up a little higher. They turn out to be good for us.” Brown added, “Challenges produce champions, obstacles are opportunities, and trials…Thank God for the trials because they can result in triumphs.” Brown continued on, telling the story of Gen Walter Boomer, USMC, Retired, a 1956 alumnus of Randolph-Macon Academy. He recounted Boomer’s heroic efforts in the Vietnam War for which he was awarded the Silver Star, and his leadership of the Marines during Operation Desert Storm. Brown then went on to remind the students of their own football team and the seemingly

impossible win against St. Anne’s Belfield this past fall. “A fighting spirit, perseverance, resilience, and teamwork…were crucial to the victory,” Brown exclaimed. “Please don’t ever lose that fighting spirit and don’t you dare give up!” The Class of 2017, the 125th graduating class of Randolph-Macon Academy, then received their welldeserved diplomas. They will now move onto a variety of colleges and universities. Valedictorian and Corps Commander Amy Go will attend “The Harvard of Canada,” McGill University. Salutatorian Lucas Costa of Oregon plans to attend Virginia Tech, Honors College. Class President Stephen Okonkwo of Nigeria will attend American University. The senior voted as “Best All-Around Cadet,” Ben Schoonover of Winchester, will head to the University of Oregon. Other local students who graduated on Saturday included: Ezra Embrey of Linden, planning to attend Salisbury University this fall; Joseph Link of Front Royal, who will head to Lord Fairfax Community College in the fall; Thomas Minchew of Winchester, who plans to go to Louisiana State University; Parker Overstreet of Luray, going to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in the fall; Corban Ruch of Front Royal, with plans to attend Virginia Tech; Amelia Schloesser of Front Royal, who will go onto Shenandoah University; and Joseph Silek III, who will attend James Madison University in the fall.

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Royal Front folks remember the Fallen People pause to remember Confederate soldiers, gather again to honor all fighting American heroes on another

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Members of the Warren Rifles Confederate Museum laid flowers at the graves of the fallen Confederate Soldiers at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Front Royal. By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report It was an overcast evening up on Prospect Hill Cemetery and a lone photographer stood gazing at the circle of aged grave stones. The names were barely visible, but all had one thing in common. Every one of them died in battle in defense of a new nation and a dream. That nation was the Confederate States of America and the dream was, well, the Confederacy. The guns and cannons and rebel yells are silent now. Rarely do you even hear the soulful strains of Dixie any more. But these graves have one thing in common. They are lovingly cared for by the dedicated

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folks at the Warren Rifles Confederate Museum. One has to wonder what would have happened to this simple circle of ancient graves if there was no Warren Rifles Confederate Museum, especially given the fact that Civil War landmarks are being dismantled throughout the south. The overcast sky soon gave up its rain, driving the lone photographer back to his car. He drove away to his destination at the Warren Rifles Confederate Museum on Chester Street in Front Royal, where the history of the Civil War and the Confederate flag is still a very present fact. The Confederate Memorial Service began at 6:30 pm on the evening of

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Tuesday, May 23. The parading of the Colors was the first event and was followed by the invocation given by Mr. Duane Mauck, who is Chaplain of the Colonel John S. Mosby Sons of the Confederate Veterans. “Heavenly Father, thank You for this gathering tonight. We pray that everything that is done here will be of Your will and will advance the cause of our ancestors and we ask for Your blessings on us this evening,” he prayed. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited next, followed by the salute to the flag of Virginia, then by the salute to the flag of the Confederacy. At this point the colors were posted. The program also featured the history of the Simpson brothers, Robert and John, and readings from their July 1862 letters. Both served in the Warren Rifles, 17th Virginia Infantry Regiment; Robert as captain of Company B. and John as a private. Their bothers, Samuel and Gustavus Simpson served as well. Samuel was a member of the 7th Virginia Calvary and played an important role in the battle of Front Royal. His brother Gustavus wanted to fight but was needed to serve as a farmer in Warren County. Suzanne Silek spoke to the audience about the history of the Simpson Brothers, and Richard Hoover read a memorial of Robert Simpson written by Smith B. Turner, a VMI Student and later a Congressman. David Silek read from the letter of Robert Simpson. A closing prayer was said and then the ceremony retiring the Colors was held. The ceremony closed with the playing of taps.

Fast forward one week to the Main Street Gazebo, where residents of Front Royal and Warren County, as well as out-of-town visitors, gathered for a similar ceremony, motivated by a similar desire. They gathered to remember fallen American marines, soldiers, airmen and coast guard personnel from all the wars. Elected officials from state, county and town were present at the ceremony. Veterans from wars and conflicts from World War II to the current war on terror made up a large part of the crowd. The ceremony was opened with a prayer from Reverend Keven J. Beres, parochial vicar of St. John the Baptist’s Catholic Church in Front Royal. In his prayer, Reverend Beres went through the history of the world and described ways in which other civilizations remembered their fallen military. He reminded the crowd that in the Bible, Jesus said that, ‘No greater love hath man than to lay down his life for his friend or countryman.’ This year’s Memorial Day ceremony was dedicated to Vietnam War veteran and United States Air Force dog handler Robert Williams, father of Michael Williams of Randolph Macon Academy; and to Sergeant Roger Bianchini Sr., a veteran of WWII who fought at the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge, and who was local resident Roger Bianchini Jr.’s father. Major Robert McDougal, United States Marines Reserve, was Master of Ceremonies of the event. The National Anthem was played by members of the Skyline High School band, and they returned later in the ceremony to play a salute to the Armed Forces of the United States. The keynote speaker was U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. (retired) Tina Laing. Laing delivered a powerful and heartfelt speech as she outlined her personal experience in dealing with the long-term effects of Post-Trau-

matic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after she returned from a tour in Afghanistan. After the keynote address came the annual event of the blessing of the War Dogs, then the dog parade to honor military dogs who have served in our nation’s wars and given their lives. After the parade of dogs took place, Major Robert McDougal and Front Royal’s mayor, Hollis Tharpe, together laid a wreath of flowers in front of the Main Street Gazebo. Taps was played by a student from Skyline High School Band at the conclusion of the ceremony and the closing prayer was said by Reverend Keven Beres. To learn more about local Civil War history, visit Warren Rifles Confederate Museum at 95 Chester Street in Front Royal. Call (540) 6366982, (540) 635-2219 or (540) 6353463. The museum is open April 15 - November 1 and by appointment for the rest of the year, on weekdays, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sundays, 12 noon - 4 p.m. – tim@areaguides.com

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Joseph E. Waltz is new Town Manager Officials gather at Front Royal’s Gazebo to announce his appointment

Gathered in front of the Main Street Gazebo for a group picture are: Back row, left to right, Front Royal Mayor Hollis Tharpe; Vice Mayor Eugene Tewalt; and Councilmembers Bébhinn Egger and Jake Meza. Bill Sealock and newly appointed Town Manager Joseph E. Waltz are in front. By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report Front Royal’s Mayor Hollis Tharpe, let the local community know that he would have his own way of doing things while he was in office. In a departure from the usual method of making employee announcements, such as e-mailed press releases from Town Hall and/or announcements from the dais during council meetings, he instead scheduled a press conference at the Front Royal Main Street Gazebo on June 6 at 2:00 p.m. There he announced that Joseph E. Waltz would be appointed as Front Royal’s next town manager at the next council meeting on June 12. It was sunny but breezy afternoon with the temperature in the mid-70s as the Mayor, Vice Mayor Eugene Tewalt, Council Members Bébhinn Egger, Jake Meza, and Bill Sealock stepped up onto the steps of the iconic gazebo that has become a symbol of everything Front Royal. The Mayor began by thanking the crowd and members of the press for showing up to cover the event. “After many, many months, almost six months of looking at resumes, and Bill Sealock and Councilman John Connolly going over almost 50 applicants, we narrowed it down to about five applicants. Bill Sealock and myself made phone calls to the applicants for the interviews. Last night, (June 5) we had our final two interviews and the town council made the decision to move forward. “With that said, the Front Royal Town Council is pleased to announce that Joseph E. Waltz will be appointed as our next town manager at the next council meeting on Monday, June 12,” he announced. The Mayor said that Waltz had been

appointed on November 16, 2016 as interim town manager following the resignation of Steve Burke. He added that the town council, with the assistance of Human Resource Director Julie Bush, Councilman Sealock, and

Councilman Connolly, had been reviewing applications and interviewing candidates for the town manager position since then. He briefly outlined Waltz’s employment history with the town of Front Royal. “Joe was hired by the town in December of 2005 to manage the town’s electric utility department and to supply reliable and affordable electric services to the citizens of Front Royal which he accomplished so that the town of Front Royal could have bragging rights to the lowest municipality electric rates in the state of Virginia. Mr. Waltz served as director of public utilities from 2006-2008. He has over 26 years of experience in the electric business and has held many leadership and senior positions. Having started his career as a meter reader it just goes to show you that wherever you start and where you end there is a vast amount of knowledge in-between,” said Tharpe. Waltz has Bachelor of Science and Business degrees from Strayer University. He also holds an Associate’s degree in Applied Science in electronics. Waltz also has received a Certificate of Public Administration

from Shenandoah University and he is also a Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP) with the Association of Energy Engineers. Waltz has served as a past board member for American Municipal Power otherwise known as AMP, as well as various other power agencies. “The mayor and town council are happy that this process has come to an end. We have chosen the best of the best to lead the citizens and employees of the town as it moves forward,” added Tharpe. The Mayor then requested members of the council to step forward and address the gathered crowd. Councilman Jacob Meza was first to speak. “It has been a pleasure to work with

Joe over the last six months. We have spent months advertising, reviewing applicants, and we were very fortunate to get quite a few very qualified applicants. We did our best through the vetting process and narrowed it down to the final seven candidates and after that process, narrowed it down to two. It was a clear and I think unanimous agreement that Joe was a front runner and it stood out in the interview process. I could not be more proud that we were able to take one of our own. If the past six months can be indicative of the future than I have full confidence that the town of Front Royal is going to be in good hands in Mr. Waltz,” said Meza. Councilwoman Egger was next up

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Mid June, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 17 ship,” Egger said. Vice Mayor Tewalt added his comments as well. “It gives me great pleasure to announce that Joe Waltz is going to be our town manager. I remember when Joe was hired when I was on the council at the time. In 2008 and 2009 we started buying block power and by doing this we were able to keep our electrical rates low and probably some of the lowest rates in Virginia. We need to thank Joe for that and Joe has been a really dedicated employee. I am really glad

today that we are choosing someone that has worked with the town for 12 years and he knows the town and he knows the employees and the council really well,” said Tewalt. Next, the mayor introduced who he called the “work horse” of the hiring process, Councilman Bill Sealock. Sealock said, “Joe acquired the job in a desperate situation. He saved the best of it and he continues to do that. I am looking for great things from him. During the interview process Joe came out on top. Joe has worked

for this community very hard for 12 years. That was one of the reasons I voted strongly for him.” The Mayor then introduced Joe Waltz to the gathered crowd. Waltz addressed the crowd and said he wants to have an open-door policy and wants to concentrate on customer service. Waltz also said he was excited and honored to accept

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On June 2, 2017 just before 8:00am, Front Royal Police Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Remount Road and John Marshall Highway for the report of a motor vehicle crash. Officers arrived to find a dump truck with a ruptured fuel tank and approximately 100 gallons

of diesel spilled onto the roadway. The dump truck, driven by Brian Davis of Standardsville VA, was traveling North on Remount Road when a Toyota Passenger car, driven by Dana Laub of Front Royal, pulled into its path. Laub’s vehicle struck the dump truck causing the rupture to the fuel tank. There were no reported injuries.

North and southbound lanes in the 200 block of Remount Road were closed for approximately 2 hours while fire and rescue, along with a hazmat mitigation crew, dealt with the diesel spill. Both vehicles involved in the crash were towed from the scene and Laub was charged with failure to yield the right of way. If anyone has any further information on this incident they can contact Sergeant Travis Cave at 540-6352111 or by email tcave@frontroyalva. com

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Vetbuilders.com is awarded $500.00 to help with the renovation of their new space at 130 A East Main Street. Vetbuilders.com is a full remodeling and service company. Queen Consulting and Technologies LLC, is awarded $750.00 to help build a training program. And, The Vine & Leaf is awarded $1,000.00 for new kitchen equipment, chairs and tables. In addition, the Chamber is awarding one free membership and free promotional mailings to the winners. “We had great applicants this year,” said Jennifer McDonald, executive director of the Economic Development Authority. “It was hard to choose. But, I think we selected some great businesses for the awards. We

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Mid June, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 19 completed an online application at EDA’s web site, www.wceda.com. Small businesses are those with less than 500 employees (as defined by the Commonwealth of Virginia). A panel comprised of EDA staff and board members and President of the Chamber judged the applications. Three prizes will be awarded in the amounts of $1,000, $750 and $500 in the upcoming week. “This is great,” said Craig Laird of The Vine and Leaf. “This will help us a lot to make improvements at our bistro.”

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We’re Expecting… Kittens! Please join us at the Humane Society of Warren County for our Kitten Shower on Sunday, June 25th 12-2PM 1245 Progress Drive Front Royal, VA. Featuring....Magic & Balloon Animals by Kevin Owens, Kitty Rescue Story Time, Face painting, Kitty Crafts, Kitty Adoption Specials, Cupcake Decorating, Front Royal Mascot’s Hello Kitty, Balloons from Ramsey’s Hardware. Help us fill our playpen…KMR Kitten Formula, Pet Store Gift Cards, Cat Toys, Dry Purina Kitten Chow, Canned Kitten Food, Snuggle Safe Microwave Heating Pads and Cash Donations to celebrate. Performances and Open Mic Celebrate the Arts in Front Royal To celebrate and support the arts in our community, Selah Theatre will host Sharing Our Truths: Art Saves Lives, an evening of poetry, music, film, dance, visual art, and stories on Friday, June23 at 7:00 PM. The reading is a chance for community members to come together and share how the arts have impacted their lives and why we need to support and defend them, especially in the current climate of drastic cuts to arts funding. The event will feature performances by artists from Mirandum Pictures, the Front Royal Dance Studio, poet Ed Zahniser, visual artist Davette Leonard, singer Noah Waggoner of the Daycare Swindlers, bassist Rafe Ruggiero of No More Chili, singer/songwriter Rich Follett, painter Catherine Wolniewicz, visual artist Laurence Fischer, author Missy Magalis, and actors from Selah Theatre. Featured performers will be followed by an open mic. The evening will also include a chance for audience members to write postcards to national, state, and local representatives encouraging them to be champions for the arts. The event is free, but donations

to support Selah Theatre Project will be accepted. Says Selah founder La Tasha Do’zia-Early, “This is a chance for Front Royal artists to show what they can do and share the power of the arts to heal, communicate, uplift, question, reveal truth, and save lives.” The event will be a “safe space” and will honor the values of inclusion, participation, and compassion for everyone regardless of race, class, religion, country of origin, immigration status, (dis)ability, age, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Selah Theatre is located at 30 E. 8th Street, Front Royal, VA (http://www. selahtheatreproject.org). A reception with food and drink will follow the event. For more information, please email event coordinator Heather Davis at heather@selahtheatreproject.org. About Selah Theatre Project: The mission of Selah Theatre Project, a nonprofit organization, is to empower, educate, and enlighten our community with theatrical opportunities that encourage conversations and have a positive impact. Each year, Selah reaches more than 650 children and families through main stage productions, arts education, and youth development programs. Selah Theatre Project produces original theatre productions and provides theatrical training and youth development through the Selah Youth Theatre Ensemble, in-school residencies, and after-school programs. Front Royal Political Action League Lecture Series The series continues with a lecture by Michael Hichborn, a Christendom College alumnus and founder and president of the Lepanto Institute, on Wednesday, June 21st, at 7:00PM in the Warren County Community Center, Front Royal. The Lepanto Institute was created to present the facts regarding organizations that claim the name of CathSee WARREN, 20

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Page 20 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Mid June, 2017 WARREN, from 19 olic or even Christian, but are acting in opposition to the teachings of Our Lord and His Church. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and its affiliated programs have been under heavy scrutiny in recent decades because the Bishops’ Campaign for Human Development, Catholic Relief Services, and several other projects have been called out by faithful Catholics for engaging in immoral or questionable activities contrary to Catholic interests. Mr. Hichborn has spent the last 10 years investigating and reporting on corruption found in these and many other organizations. He will give a presentation on what has been happening at the USCCB, what faithful

Catholics should watch for, and what they can do about it. Hichborn is a well-known figure in the Pro-Life Movement. For over 7 years he directed the American Life League’s Defend the Faith Project. In that capacity he exposed dozens of Campaign for Human Development grantees who promoted abortion, contraception, homosexualism and Marxism. His research has also identified Catholic hospital systems performing abortion and sterilizations. He has also written a detailed report on organizations funded by Catholic Relief Services that perform abortion and dispense contraceptives. His research findings are frequently reported to a worldwide audience by LifeSiteNews and other Pro-Family

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Mid June, 2017 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Page 21 media. Mr. Hichborn also hosted The American Life League Report, an online video series that featured expose’s and explanations of the Culture of Death and its work in our country and the Catholic church. These videos are on the American Life League Report channel on YouTube. In addition to his BA in Political Science and Economics from Christendom, he earned a Masters in Education from American Intercontinental University. He lives in Virginia with his wife,Alyssa, and his six children. 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): June 14, 2017 June 21, 2017 June 28, 2017 June Adoption Special You may not know it just yet, but your life could be vastly improved by a purr, or even two purring machines. June is a great time to consider bringing the power of cat into your life as the Humane Society of Warren County (HSWC) is offering cat adoptions for just $10, joining in Best Friends Animal Society’s nationwide cat adoption promotion. HSWC is a member of Best Friends’ No More Homeless Pets Network. Adoption fees include feline combo vaccine, deworming, and flea treatment. Spay/neuter not included, if applicable. For more information and to view our adoptable cats please visit www. humanesocietywarrencounty.org or call 540-635-4734.

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Buckton Presbyterian Church will hold a yard sale June 10, 2017 from 8 am to 3 pm, rain or shine, inside and outside. The church is located at 2315 Strasburg Road, Front Royal, VA. Items for sale include: dishes, crafts, books, clothes, games and Christmas decorations. Anyone can rent a table for their own use for $10.

It’s summer time, no reason to sit home wondering what to do; grab some friends and come join in on some structured and non-structured activities such as pick-up basketball, volleyball, dodge ball or take some swings in the batting cage. We will also have a book nook and a game room with various video games, ping pong and/or pool table. For those who are interested, this program will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 13 through August 10 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Warren County Health & Human Services Gym. This program is open to anyone 7 to 15 years old; those attending must have a signed parent permission slip. Permission slips may be picked up in advance at the Warren County Community Center. The cost is $3.00 per participant and a wrist band will be given so children can come in and out at no additional cost. For more information about the program contact Tiffany Walker at (540) 635-1021 or via e-mail at, twalker@warrencountyva.net.

Master Gardeners On-Duty at Warren County Extension Office Master Gardeners will be in the Extension Office in the Warren County Government Center on Monday mornings from 9:00 to noon from April until October to answer questions and help you with gardening problems. You may stop by the Extension Office or call them at 540635-4549. Recycling Pirates puppet show Recycling Pirates puppet show presented by GoodLife Theater Tuesday, June 27, at 3pm at Samuels Public Library. The whole family will enjoy this rollicking musical about puppet characters created from trash. Led by Captain Sparetire, they sail the urban seas looking for things to recycle, reuse, reduce, and repair. We appreciate the Friends of Samuels Library, Dominion Energy, and American Woodmark for their support of this special program this summer. For more information please visit www.samuelslibrary.net or call (540) 635-3153.

Next Level Wrestling Clinic The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Warren County High School wrestling team, will be spon-

soring the Next Level Wrestling Clinic, for those in the Next Level Club/ Mat Cats. This clinic will be held at Warren County High School Auxiliary Gym, 155 Westminster Drive in Front Royal on Wednesday, June 21 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. There is no cost for this clinic. For more information contact Coach Wadas at (540) 635-4144 ext. 44179 or via email at mwadas@wcps.k12. va.us. Samuels Public Library Adult Programming June 15-30, 2017 English as a Second Language: Samuels Public Library invites you to register and attend the English as a Second Language course. This course will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. The ESL course is completely free. Learning English will not only enhance your quality of life but open many doors and present new opportunities. Animal Conservation with the Smithsonian: Samuels Public Library invites you to join us Thursday, June 15th at 6:00pm and discover what’s happening at The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI), from ecology and habitat conservation to animal health and reproduction. Learning to Code: Samuels Public Library invites you on a new journey of learning how to write computer See WARREN, 22

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Page 22 • Warren & Frederick County Report • Mid June, 2017 WARREN, from 21 programs. It requires you to understand the Logic behind a program and how a computer works with that program. We will be teaching programming logic that will allow you to learn, what a variable is and how to assign values to it, the difference between number types, working with variables to solve a problem, using decision structures to solve complicated processes and working with program loops. This is a six week course that will meet every Tuesday at 6:00pm. Classes Start June 13th. Space is limited so registration is required. Jewelry by Design – Beadalicious: Samuels Public Library invites you to

come out and join us Saturday June 17th at 10:30am for an adult craft workshop on beaded jewelry. This is an adult program but mature children accompanied by a responsible caregiver are always welcome. Registration required to ensure there are enough materials for everyone. Swords & Rockets: Book Discussion Group: Interested in sci-fi and fantasy? Samuels Public Library invites you to our new book discussion group where we will discuss a different sci-fi or fantasy novel each month. On Saturday, June 17th at 2:00pm, Isaac Asimov’s I, Robot will be discussed. In I, Robot, Asimov chronicles the development of the robot through a series of interlinked

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lic Library y invites you to come out Friday, June 23 at 12:30pm for a free lunchtime music performance by singer and guitar player Donna Evans. Bring your lunch tell a friend and enjoy! Creative Arts by Design: Clock Design: Samuels Public Library invites you to join artist John Kovac. Saturday, June 24 at 10:00am for an adult craft workshop on creating beautiful painted clocks. This is an adult program but mature children accompanied by a responsible caregiver are always welcome. Registration

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Winchester Man Sentenced On Heroin Conspiracy Charges A Winchester man, who routinely traveled to Baltimore and brought back large quantities of heroin to Winchester for distribution, was sentenced yesterday in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia in Harrisonburg, Acting United States Attorney Rick A. Mountcastle announced. Joshua Dillon Burkhart, 27, of Winchester, Va., was sentenced yesterday to 108 months in federal prison. Burkhart previously pled guilty to one count of conspiring to distribute and to possess with the intent to distribute more than 100 grams of heroin. According to evidence presented

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by Assistant United States Attorney Erin M. Kulpa, should this matter have gone to trial, the United States would have proven beyond a reasonable doubt, that from approximately June 2014 and October 2014, Burkhart, and others, participated in a conspiracy to traffic large amounts of heroin from Baltimore to Winchester. Burkhart distributed at least 1,000 grams of heroin in the Winchester area during this time, using the previously convicted Christopher Giles, and others, as his Baltimore sources of supply. Throughout the life of the conspiracy, Burkhart traveled to Baltimore one or two times per month to purchase heroin. He paid $100 per gram of heroin and the most he ever

purchased per trip was 110 grams of heroin. Burkhart sold heroin to customers in and around Winchester in quantities ranging from one-half gram to one gram per sale. He sold the heroin for $240 per gram. Burkhart knew that some of his customers were subdistributors. The investigation of the case was conducted by Drug Enforcement Administration and the Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force, which is comprised of the Virginia State Police, the Winchester Police Department, the Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office, the Clarke County Sheriff ’s Office, the Front Royal Police Department, the Strasburg Police Department, the Page County Sheriff ’s Office, the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office, and the Shenandoah County Sheriff ’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Erin M. Kulpa prosecuted the case for the United States. Robbery at Aloft Hotel On June 2, 2017 at approximately 12:09 a.m. deputies responded to the Aloft Hotel on Millwood Pike for a reported robbery. The clerk reported that a black male entered the lobby of the hotel and demanded money. The clerk removed money from the cash

drawer and gave it to the suspect. The suspect left the hotel and walked south on Tulane Drive. The suspect is described as a black male, 6’, 150 pounds, late 30’s wearing all black. The suspect’s face was covered with a bandana. No weapon was displayed. An undetermined amount of money was taken from the business. Robbery at McDonalds On June 2, 2017 at approximately 12:43 a.m. deputies responded to McDonald’s on Aylor Road for a reported robbery. Deputies located the victims who stated that they were in the bathroom when a subject they know confronted them and demanded money. They got into a physical confrontation with the suspect. Shortly after the physical confrontation began the suspect’s friend entered the bathroom and became involved in the physical confrontation. The suspect and his friend then ran from the bathroom and left the area in the suspect’s vehicle. One victim was transported to the Winchester Medical Center for minor injuries. All of the people involved in this incident are familiar with each other. Deputies have located and interviewed both suspects in this case. The investigation is continuing.

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trunks of trees. Instead, you see spread throughout the ground decaying leaves, twigs, and other organic matter. This is what protects the tree roots from temperature extremes and provides natural nourishment for the trees. If you dig down a bit, the soil is nice and dark and full of nutrients. Now, let’s take a look at the yard at your house. More than likely, the contractor that built your house scraped away all the original good soil and used not so good backfill to smooth out your yard before the grass was planted. Each year you rake all the leaves that fall and take them away to the dump. This leaves nothing for the trees as far as protection from temperatures and drought as well as natural nutrients. Proper mulching does help this situation. A layer of organic mulch, like wood chips, spread to a depth of two to three

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picnic basket as food will not be available for purchase. Movies will begin at dusk (approximately 8:30 pm). FREE! Movie: Storks. Info: https://www.winchesterva.gov/parks/ specialevents Saturday, June 10 Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. 8am - 1pm Annual Front Royal United Methodist Women Yard Sale: Large indoor yard sale will be held in the Front Royal United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall June 9th, 8 am – 3 pm and June 10th, 8 am – 1 pm. Gently used kitchen items, linens, yard tools, small furniture and children’s clothing will be available. All proceeds benefit UMW missions. 1 W. Main St. Front Royal. 8am - 3pm Buckton Presbyterian Church Yard Sale at 2315 Strasburg Road, Front Royal. Rain or shine, inside and outside. Items for sale include: dishes, crafts, books, clothes, games and Christmas decorations. Anyone can rent a table for their own use for $10. 9am - 12 noon Spring Greening Street and Stream Clean-Up. Free. Join your fellow residents and the City of Winchester as we do some spring cleaning around local streets and streams. Meet at Christianson Familyland in Jim Barnett Park. Contact Robert Brown at 540-667-2376 to volunteer. robert.brown@winchesterva.gov Don’t miss

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and enjoy a blast from the past with an oldfashioned dinner and a movie night. June 10 – “American Graffiti.” One of the most influential and beloved American classics, “American Graffiti” features the coming of age of four teenagers on their last summer night before college. Released in 1973, it is a nostalgic look back at the ‘60s, the music, mores and memories. Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Harrison Ford and Ron Howard. Rated PG; 113 minutes. In the event of rain, the movie will be shown at Grace Lutheran Church, 26 W. Boscawen St, Winchester. HOSTED BY: City of Winchester, Old Town Winchester and Magic Lantern Theater. http://www.oldtownwinchesterva.com Sunday, June 11 Sunny, with a high near 92. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. 10am - 5pm Virginia Herb Festival continues. (See description June 10) 12 noon - 4pm Front Royal Farmers Market today - possible cooking demonstrations and samples. Visitor Center Area located at Main and Chester Streets in Downtown Front Royal. https://www.facebook.com/ FrontRoyalFarmersMarket17/ 1pm 1862 in a Box Program at Kernstown Battlefield, 610 Battle Park Drive, Winchester, Va. National Park Service – 1862 in a Box presentation. A ranger from the Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park will present the NPS’ 1862 in a Box presentation every second Sunday at

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