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Community to benefit from Leach Run Parkway “It’s amazing what can be accomplished when everyone is working toward the same goals,” says county administrator

Warren County Administrator Douglas Stanley is proud of the completion of the Leach Run Parkway and other major projects in the last decade.

New Middle School and Leach Run Parkway—Photo courtesy of the Warren County Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Office

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report Leach Run Parkway is a reality at last: the culmination of over 35 years of thinking, planning, and funding efforts by many people. “The last decade has been a busy

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speed limit, streetlights, newly planted trees, bike paths and sidewalks all along it; and winds through wooded hilly terrain. “When the County and School Board selected the site for the new middle school, it wouldn’t have been workable without the Parkway,” Stanley said. And, according to Stanley, it will give residents from the eastern part of the county like Shenandoah Farms and Blue Mountain improved accessibility and will increase access to Happy Creek Technology Park and the rest of the Town of Front Royal. Happy Creek Technology Park is located in the Front Royal town limits, east of town on Virginia Route 606 (Shenandoah Shores Road), near I-66 and I-81 as well as the Virginia Inland Port. The Park is less than an hour from the D.C. metropolitan area market. It is zoned industrial, populated with a number of technology firms and has parcels available for development. It is hoped that this will be fully

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utilized in the near future. “Increased accessibility to the park should increase the marketability of the park,” Stanley added. Also, the Parkway will relieve traffic congestion on Commerce Avenue and other roads in town. And future development adjacent to the Parkway is being planned. The EDA acquired the Happy Creek Technology Park property and it has been rezoned to support this. For example, the acquired Swan Farm property could eventually have 425 new homes. “It’s not a matter of if, but when,” he said. And the Front Royal Limited Partnership, located between Happy Creek

Road and I-66 and recently boundary adjusted into Town limits, has a projection of a minimum of 1,200 new homes. Stanley said that Virginia’s population is forecasted to keep growing. Statistics show a healthy growth over the next several decades, but it has been below the estimated two to three percent annually since the recession. “With the new middle school, the Warren County public school system has the capacity to accommodate students at the secondary level for the next 20 years,” he said. In 2003, the school board adopted their 20-year facilities plan and finishing the middle school is one of the final steps to completing it. When the Economic Development Authority got involved with the Parkway project about five years ago, the Town and County then worked through that organization to get it designed, approved and constructed. The Parkway was originally estimated to cost $12 million. It was made possible by the participation of four entities: The Town of Front Royal; Warren County; the Economic Development Authority; and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The road was funded through a revenue sharing agreement with VDOT where VDOT would match the local contributions dollar See COMMUNITY, 4

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COMMUNITY, from 2 for dollar. The local share was $6 million, which means VDOT also contributed $6 million. The local share of the debt service was split using the EDA’s capital funding formula with the County paying 66 percent and the Town 34 percent. “Without all four partners at the table, the project would not have happened,” Stanley said. “The Town had to go back and ask VDOT for an additional $2 million in revenue sharing funding because the project was delayed, which contributed to the final cost of the project going to $15.5 million. The cost of land went up and construction costs also increased during the delay. Stanley noted that the project should have been completed in November of 2016, but the wet spring in 2016 further delayed construction activity. The main goal of the EDA was to get the project completed in time for opening the new middle school. The school board has set a ribbon-cutting for July 31, and it will open in August for the start of the 2017-18 school year. “The timing is impeccable,” Stanley said. Stanley noted that this year will also see the completion of several other projects that have been planned for a number of years: The new middle school, which was included in the school’s 2003 capital improvement plan. Stanley said the middle school was supposed to open in 2010, but the recession pushed the

project back. The slow growth of new students was also a factor, but the hold back gave the community and the County more time to prepare for the funding of the project. The $72 million South Fork Bridge project, which has been in the works for several decades, and is scheduled to be finished by December 2017. Morgan Ford Bridge, which been more than a decade in progress and has been a top priority since the 1990s. According to Stanley, the new bridge will be wider, safer and elevated so it won’t flood as frequently. It will also provide greater accessibility for law enforcement and fire and rescue staff to provide coverage for the Rockland and Howellsville areas. The ongoing Town expansion of wastewater treatment is close to being finished. The Ressie Jeffries Elementary School renovation, which is very close to completion. Improvements include a new roof, expanded parking lot, a new entrance with security features, central air and heat, new windows, doors, floors, and ceilings. This project comes to fruition this summer. Stanley’s Master’s degree in planning, he said, has made him always focus on implementation of the community’s vision for itself. “Over the last 20 years, the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission have had a consistent vision for the community and have supported the public investment of money for roads, schools and parks,” he said. He mentioned that when he came here in the mid-1990s, he thought the community, especially the Warren County High School students (in the

old high school building, renovated and reinvented as the current middle school) felt that they were “less than” other localities, partially because of the condition of the schools. “I don’t think they took pride in their community and facilities. I do not get that feeling anymore,” he said. Also, he pointed to the positive work that the EDA has done. “There are more shopping opportunities in the community and they’ve created jobs and investment,” he said. For example, in the mid-90s, with Avtex closing five years before, people had lost jobs and the County its largest taxpayer. “The community has replaced the lost jobs with new ones, and added businesses and industries which have helped fund the infrastructure of the County with new and improved parks, roads and schools. The board of supervisors and town council have helped achieve this success. I can’t emphasize enough how the current and former supervisors defined that vision and provided support to staff to help us achieve that vision. “It’s amazing what can be accomplished when everyone is working toward the same goals,” he said. “I’m excited about seeing things completed that have been talked about for last 20 years – to carry through on these projects. The completion of Leach Run Parkway is big for our community. So many people over the years, supervisors, councilmembers and others have been involved in this and it’s nice to see a project of this magnitude completed,” he said.

Warren County’s new middle school sits at the end of Leach Run Parkway and just off Happy Creek Road.

“I commend the EDA, and Executive Director Jennifer McDonald, for their leadership and help in getting it completed,” he said. EDA Executive Director Jennifer McDonald added further information about the EDA’s involvement in the project. “The process was not difficult, but time consuming. There were a lot of different layers to the process from determining which properties we would need temporary easement, permanent easements, to actually purchasing the property. Then the knocking on the doors began and one of the most difficult things I have done in my career is going to someone and telling them that the home they have lived in for 40+ years is needed for a new road. I was determined we would make it right for those individuals and the Town and County agreed!” McDonald said. This is a summary of what individual property owners agreed to after discussion and negotiation. Almost $3.72 million was spent by

the EDA to acquire more than a dozen properties for the project. 15.72 acres came from Ramsey’s property at a cost of $1,075,000. Additional property owners received $25,000 to $463,531 depending on the size of the parcels. The EDA spent $11,500 for temporary easements for use during construction. There is discussion that a new hospital may be in the plans to be built along the Parkway. When asked about this, McDonald said, “The hospital has made no announcement, but we (the EDA, County, and Town) all hope that now that we have completed the road that decision will be easier for the hospital to make. “The EDA is happy to be a part of this project and to see it come to fruition. I am glad to see the Town, County, and EDA work together on a much-needed project for this community. Really good things are happening in Front Royal and the EDA is glad to be a part of that,” said McDonald. – carol@areaguides.com

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North meets south as Leach Run Parkway is opened After over thirty years of planning Leach Run Parkway becomes a reality as it opens to the public

Government officials from Town and County gather to cut the ribbon at the opening of the Leach Run Parkway.

Economic Development Authority Board Chairman Greg Drescher addresses the crowd at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Leach Run Parkway.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report After over thirty years of planning on and off, a less than four minute stretch of roadway consisting of four lanes, bike trails and turn lanes and sidewalks connecting John Marshall Highway and Happy Creek Road was finally and officially opened to the public on the morning of June 26th. Back in November of 2015, construction of the long awaited Leach Run Parkway began and was originally slated for completion by early November of 2016. However, the completion date was later pushed to June of 2017. Branch Highways Construction Company completed the project, which was projected to cost $13.18 million and was to be a four-lane road divided by a median. The Parkway was designed by Pennoni Associates Inc. and includes sidewalks, a storm water drainage system, landscaping and trees. Monday Morning June 26, 2017, approximately 80 people gathered at the intersection of Happy Creek Road and Leach Run Parkway to partake in the ribbon cutting ceremony. Newly elected Economic Development Authority (EDA) Board Chairman Greg Drescher opened the ceremony by thanking and introducing several community leaders. Among those he took time to thank and introduce

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were: Happy Creek Supervisor and Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Tony Carter; Fork Supervisor Archie Fox; North River Supervisor Dan Murray and Shenandoah District Supervisor Tom Sayre. Drescher also took time to thank and introduce members of the town of Front Royal Town Council beginning with Mayor Hollis Tharpe, Councilman John Connolly, Councilman Jake Meza and Councilman Chris Morrison. Drescher also called to everyone’s attention some former local government officials as well, such

as former Supervisor/chairman Richard Traczyk, and two former Front Royal mayors, George Banks and Bob Tennett. He also introduced Warren County School Board members Cathy Bowers and Jim Wells. Drescher then addressed the crowd, “The Front Royal Warren County Economic Development Authority, the town of Front Royal and the County of Warren would like to welcome everyone to the ribbon cutting ceremony of Leach Run Parkway. Twenty-five years after the initial preliminary design of the road, the Parkway is complete and ready to be open. Branch Highways has completed the project on June 24, 2017, and this project was made possible by the Town, County and the EDA and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) realizing the

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PARKWAY, from 7 a famous line, Four Score and Seven Years ago, because in some respects it almost feels that way because of how long it has taken to go from conception to the completion of this project. Actually, it has only been 25-30 years in the making. Who says that government doesn’t move fast? We are here today because of a partnership between VDOT and EDA and Front Royal Town Council and the Warren County Board of Supervisors. Without this partnership, we would not be here today for this event. This new addition to our road system will be a welcome benefit and improvement to our citizens living on this side of the parkway. Our residents will not have to go through town or down Dismal Hollow for access to Route 55 and this will help alleviate traffic congestion through the Town of Front Royal. Furthermore, this will be a benefit to our school system. The buses from the eastern part of the county will no longer have to travel through town to reach Warren County High School and this will be helpful for those parents who take their children to schools and any high school student who drives to school. It should also lessen some of the traffic concerns at the athletic events at the Warren County High School. Lastly this will be a benefit at attracting additional businesses and economic development at the Happy Creek Development Park due to the easier access. Congratulations

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to everyone who brought to project to fruition and congratulations to the citizens of the county and town who will enjoy this much-needed road improvement addition.” The Mayor of Front Royal, Hollis Tharpe, also addressed the crowd as well. “First I would like to thank everyone for even attempting to attend this morning event at 8:00 a.m. The Leach Run Parkway has been (about) 30 years in the making and I am very excited to be here today to witness its opening. This long-awaited project will improve the town’s travel for town and county citizens alike. On behalf of the town I would like to thank the County and EDA for working hard to make this goal become a reality. My hat goes off to the town staff for their hard work and effort in working to ensure the completion of our new road way. A special appreciation goes out to Former Mayor Timothy Darr for removing from the shelf and dusting it off and getting the ball rolling. On behalf of the Town Council and citizens of Front Royal I declare that Leach Run Parkway to be now open,” he said. After the speeches were concluded, a ribbon-cutting was performed by County, and Town Government Officials which included past mayors and

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Front Royal resident vocal on noise study at UPS Depot Council passes funding for Gazebo Flix and VDOT Projects By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report On the evening of Monday June 26, the Front Royal Town Council met for what would be its shortest or longest meeting depending on how you looked at it. If you were there for the public part of the meeting, it only lasted 12 minutes and 41 seconds. However, if you factor in the over an hour-long work session, it would be one of the longest meetings yet. At the start of the meeting, during public comments, Front Royal resident Donald Chochran wanted to make the council aware of a noise study that was paid for and performed by the neighbors of the UPS Distribution Center located on John Marshall Highway. Chochran, along with a group of area citizens have been vocal about the noise levels coming from the distribution center and have been seeking the council’s assistance in dealing with what they perceive as excess noise. To date the town has yet to reach an agreement with all parties concerned. “I understand that you have not had the opportunity to read the results that I have turned over to the town manager a week ago of the noise studies that the neighbors of the UPS Distribution Center paid for. The neighbors paid for a certified-by-the-

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The vote taken on the Consent agenda was 4-0 with Councilman Eugene Tewalt being absent from the meeting. The Town Manager Joe Waltz reminded the citizens of Front Royal that the Town continues to have free movies at the Front Royal Gazebo on Main Street every Thursday evening and he encouraged the town citizens to attend the weekly event. The first item for the meeting was the approval of a budget amendment in the amount of $2,640 from various sponsors for the Gazebo Flix to

be held at the Gazebo located at Main and Chester Streets on Thursday evening from June 8th through August 3rd 2017. That measure passed on a 4-0 vote. The final item to be voted on at the council meeting was a Council Approval Resolution for signature authority for Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) projects. Council had initially approved a resolution granting signature authority for all VDOT projects in the town to the Interim Town Manager on March 27th, 2017. Since the appointment of

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Action on this measure was ultimately postponed due to an issue of a tax per table that was charged in the past that was deemed illegal. The town will take up the matter after additional research has been done. The council also heard a presentation from JTS, LLC (Clerk of the Works). The town issued a request for proposal (RFP) for “Clerk of the Works” for the construction of the new police facility in February 2017. In March, the town received four bids from the RFP for services. Town Staff has been in negotiations with the selected firm and have settled on a price for services as Clerk with JTS, LLC. The council heard a presentation from Kenneth Cordo a part owner of JTS, LLC. And the measure will be moved onto the agenda for council approval. The Town Council also continued its discussion on a property maintenance code and a Rental Inspection Program. The council decided to hold an additional discussion period before holding a public information session with the general public. The council then heard and held discussion regarding an ordinance amending town code from Public Drunkenness to Public Intoxication. The police department administration would like the town code amended to reflect the expanded offense of being intoxicated in public, allowing officers to cite violators using local summonses rather than “state” summonses. The town council was asked to consider an amendment to town code to expand the prohibited conduct to include a person being intoxicated in public from other intoxicants in addition to alcohol with a violation constituting a Class IV Misdemeanor as defined in the town code. Another aspect of this measure is that it would allow the fine monies collected to be put into the town coffers instead of the State’s coffers. The measure will be moved onto the agenda for council approval at a future council meeting. Other items discussed at the work session were terms expiring on the Planning Commission, and Liaison Committee Meeting items for a July 20th Meeting with Town and County. The council then elected to go into a closed session and the work session was adjourned. – tim@areaguides.com

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57 New Jobs in Frederick County Thermo Fisher Scientific to invest $9.5 million to expand operation Governor Terry McAuliffe announced June 29 that Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. will invest $9.5 million in its medical device manufacturing operation in Frederick County. The company will expand its Clinical Diagnostics operations creating 57 new jobs. Virginia successfully competed against California for the project. “Thermo Fisher Scientific has thrived in Virginia for almost 40 years and when existing businesses reinvest in the Commonwealth it is a strong testament to our skilled workforce, infrastructure, and regulatory environment,” said Governor McAuliffe. “This company employs more than 55,000 around the world, including over 300 Virginians at its expanding operation in Frederick County. By growing the life sciences industry in the Commonwealth and creating 21st century jobs, Thermo Fisher is supporting our ongoing efforts to diversify and build the new Virginia economy.” Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of $18 billion and more than

erick County to secure the project for Virginia. Governor McAuliffe approved a $110,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist the County with the project. Funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program. “Our Center of Excellence in Middletown manufactures reagents, calibrators, controls and other diagnostic products that allow us to be a leading global provider of innovative diagnostic solutions,” said Paul Vitagliano, vice president and general manager, clinical diagnostics, for Thermo Fisher. “For nearly four decades, we have benefitted from a dedicated, skilled workforce in Virginia that is committed to our mission, and we look forward to furthering our impact on the Commonwealth’s economy.” “We appreciate Thermo Fisher Scientific’s decision to expand in Frederick County,” commented Chairman of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors, Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. “Manufacturing is the County’s largest employment sector, one that is further strengthened by this announcement. Thermo Fisher offers a broad scope of career opportunities for residents, as they use S.T.E.M. and advanced manufacturing to support the healthcare industry. We look forward to celebrating the future successes of this unique corporate partner in our community.” “The Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. expansion is another prime example of this area’s ability to retain and attract businesses,” said Delegate Christopher Collins. “Our proximity to major highway networks, business friendly Governments, and excellent education makes the Shenandoah Valley a highly competitive and desirable en-

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Warren County’s Finance Director guards the budget Andre Fletcher, former lawman, ‘polices’ our money now

Warren County Finance Director Andre Fletcher is at ease in his office and is confident in his ability to take care of the County’s finances.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report Andre Fletcher, Warren County’s finance director appointed on the first of April of this year, has brought a lot of experience to the job. He’s been deputy finance director since 2014 and became interim director in September

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tion every year, and the financial office has won the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the National Auditors This is presented by Warren County Administrator Douglas Stanley, and he commended Fletcher’s service so far. “We’ve had the opportunity over the past seven months to observe Andre’s capabilities in handling the daily activities of the Finance Department. During this time, he has also successfully navigated the annual audit, budget cycle, and was involved in the upgrading of the Fitch bond rating to AA+. Andre has done a fantastic job in developing strong working relationships with County departments, constitutional offices, elected officials, and other agencies. We are confident that the Finance Department will continue providing the excellent service we expect under his leadership,” said Stanley. And Board of Supervisors Chair Linda Glavis expressed her feelings about Fletcher’s appointment. “I am pleased to congratulate Andre on his appointment as Finance Director! He has shown a steadfast dedication to details since he joined our finance department. Warren County’s budget process is no small task, and he has proven his ability to work well with other staff members and all County government departments. Sitting on the Warren County Community Policy Management Team, his financial expertise also helps Warren County meet the needs of local children and families under the Children’s Services Act,” she said. Fletcher said feels confident about the job and is glad he has a good staff. “They know what they’re doing, and that makes my job easier,” he said. “I want to thank Doug and the Board of Supervisors for this opportunity to serve Warren County in the role of Finance Director. I appreciate the confidence and support of the Board of Supervisors, the County Administrator, and other County staff. I am fortunate to work with a great team in the Finance Department who are dedicated to serving the County’s employees and citizens and I look forward to continuing in that positive direction.” The Finance Department is in the Warren County Government Center at 220 North Commerce Avenue, Suite 200. Their telephone number is (540) 636-1604. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. – tim@areaguides.com

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Following are selected laws that went into effect July 1, 2017 unless otherwise noted: Agriculture

SB 1195. Produce safety; farm inspections; civil penalty. The law prohibits certain farms from violating the federal regulations that set minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of fruits and vegetables. The law authorizes the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to adopt regulations to carry out the purposes of the law and gives the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services free access at reasonable hours to certain farms to inspect the farms and take samples. The Commissioner also is authorized to seize certain produce if he believes it is

being grown, kept, or exposed for sale or held in violation of federal regulations or state law, and the law provides a court process by which the seizure may be contested. The law authorizes the Board to levy a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation, to be deposited in the Virginia Natural Resources Commitment Fund. The law includes provisions that would cause it to expire upon the repeal of the relevant federal law, the granting of an exemption under such federal law, or the cessation of federal funding.

The law includes a single original metal can in the list of allowable disposable containers that a beer licensee, a wine and beer licensee, and certain mixed beverage licensees may use to sell alcoholic beverages.

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HB 1842. Alcoholic beverage control; neutral grain spirits or alcohol sold at government stores; proof. The law increases from 101 to 151 the proof of neutral grain spirits or alcohol that is without distinctive character, aroma, taste, or color that may be sold at government stores. The law has an expiration date of July 1, 2022.

HB 1743. Alcoholic beverage control; retail on-premises license for nonprofit historic cinema houses. The law creates a new retail on-premises wine and beer license for nonprofit historic cinema houses. The law defines “historic cinema house” and sets out the privileges of the license and imposes a $200 annual state license tax and a $20 annual local license tax.

HB 1987/SB 1391. Alcoholic beverage control; new license for certain commercial lifestyle centers. The law defines “commercial lifestyle center” and creates a new nonretail license for commercial lifestyle centers. The law sets out the privileges of the license and imposes a $300 annual state tax and a $60 annual local tax on the license.

HB 1744/SB 1469. Alcoholic beverage control; disposable containers.

HB 2029/SB 1448. Alcoholic beverage control; privileges of licensed

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upon divorce or dissolution of marriage. The law provides that where an order for spousal support or separate maintenance has been entered by the court, the court may order a party to maintain an existing life insurance policy, designate the other party as beneficiary, allocate the premium cost of life insurance between the parties, and order the insured party to facilitate the provision of certain information from the insurer to the beneficiary. The law sets out factors to be considered by the court when making such an award and provides that any obligation or requirement under any such court order ceases upon the termination of the party’s obligation to pay spousal support or separate maintenance. The introduced bill was a recommendation of the Boyd-Graves Conference. Corporations HB 2230. Stock corporations; shareholders’ meetings. The law authorizes the board of directors of a

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HB 2350. Use of electronic device to trespass; peeping into dwelling or occupied building; penalty. The law punishes as a Class 1 misdemeanor the use of an electronic device to enter the property of another to secretly or furtively peep or spy or attempt to peep or spy into a dwelling or occupied building located on such property, unless such use occurs pursuant to a lawful criminal investigation. SB 1060. Female genital mutilation; criminal penalty and civil action. The law makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to knowingly circumcise, excise, or infibulate the labia major, labia minora, or clitoris of a minor. The law makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any parent, guardian, or other person responsible for the care of a minor to consent to such circumcision, excision, or infibulation. The law also makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any parent, guardian, or other person responsible for the care of a minor to knowingly remove or cause or permit the removal of such minor from the Commonwealth for the purposes of performing such circumcision, excision, or infibulation. The law also provides a civil cause of action for any person injured by such circumcision, excision, or infibulation. The law provides that any of these offenses shall be a separate and distinct

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December 1, 2017. The law requires the Director of DEQ to delay the issuance of a permit to close any CCR unit until May 1, 2018, or the effective date of any legislation adopted during the 2018 Regular Session of the General Assembly that addresses the closure of CCR units, whichever occurs later. Firearms HB 2325. Application for a concealed handgun permit; photo identification. The law requires applicants for a concealed handgun permit to present one valid form of government-issued photo identification issued by a governmental agency of the Commonwealth or by the U.S. Department of Defense or U.S. State Department (passport). The law removes the requirement that the application be made under oath before a notary. FOIA HB 1876. Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public access to library records of minors. The law excludes from mandatory disclosure library records that can be used to identify any library patron under the age of 18 years. The law provides that access shall not be denied to the parent, including a noncustodial parent, or guardian of such library patron. SB 1102. Virginia Freedom of Information Act; completed unattended death investigations; mandatory disclosure. The law requires that records of completed unattended death investigations be released to the parent or spouse of the decedent or, if there is no living parent or spouse, to the most immediate family member of the decedent, provided that the person is not a person of interest or a suspect. The law defines “unattended death” and “immediate family member.”

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NEW LAWS, from 19 HB 2217. Address confidentiality program; victims of sexual violence and human trafficking. The law expands the types of crimes victims of which are eligible to apply for the address confidentiality program to include sexual violence. The law provides that such programs may also include specialized services for victims of human trafficking. Current law permits victims of domestic violence and stalking to apply to this program. The law requires that sexual or domestic violence programs be accredited by the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Program Professional Standards Committee to accept applications and authorizes crime victim and witness assistance programs to accept applications. The law increases program participants’ certification period from one to three years. SB 1113. Board for Contractors; optional bonding for Class A and B contractors. The law allows applicants for Class A and Class B contractor licenses to demonstrate financial responsibility by posting a surety bond for both initial application for licensure and subsequent renewals in lieu of providing a financial statement. The law provides a process for recovery on a surety bond of a contractor who has elected to post such a bond. The law also amends the Virginia Contractor Transaction Recovery Act (the Act) by providing that an informal fact-finding

conference or formal hearing under the Administrative Process Act is not required as a part of the consideration of the claim against the Act unless requested by the claimant. Under current law, an informal fact-finding conference may be held at the discretion of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. SB 1341. Digital certification of government records. The law provides for the Secretary of the Commonwealth, in cooperation with the Virginia Information Technologies Agency, to develop standards for the use of digital signatures by government agencies on electronic records generated by such agencies. The law further provides that such agencies may provide copies of digital records, via a website or upon request, and may charge a fee of $5 for each digitally certified copy of an electronic record. Any digitally certified record submitted to a court in the Commonwealth shall be deemed to be authenticated by the custodian of the record. The law defines “agency” to include all state agencies and local government entities, including constitutional officers, except circuit court clerks. Health/Health Professions HB 1453/SB 848. Dispensing of naloxone. The law, which became effective on February 23, 2017, allows a person who is authorized by the Department of Behavioral Health

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HB 1467/SB 1323. Board of Health to adopt regulations to include neonatal abstinence syndrome on the list of reportable diseases. The law requires the Board of Health to adopt regulations to include neonatal abstinence syndrome on the list of diseases that shall be required to be reported.

HB 1549/SB 1005. Community services boards and behavioral health authorities; services to be provided. The law provides that, effective July 1, 2019, the core of services provided by community services boards and behavioral health authorities shall include (i) same-day access to mental health screening services and (ii) outpatient primary care screening and monitoring services for physical health indicators and health risks and follow-up services for individuals identified as being in need of assistance with overcoming barriers to accessing primary health services. The law provides that, effective July 1, 2021, the core of services provided by community services boards and behavioral health authorities additionally shall include (a) crisis services for individuals with mental health or substance use disorders, (b) outpatient mental health and substance abuse services, (c) psychiatric

HB 1548/SB 1511. Advance directives; mental health treatment; capacity determinations. The law provides that in cases in which a person has executed an advance directive granting an agent the authority to consent to the person’s admission to a facility for mental health treatment and the advance directive so authorizes, the person’s agent may exercise such authority after a determination that the person is incapable of making an informed decision regarding such admission has been made by (i) the attending physician, (ii) a psychiatrist or licensed clinical psychologist, (iii) a licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner, (iv) a licensed clinical social worker, or (v) a designee of the local community services board. The law also provides that a person’s agent may make a health care decision over the protest of the person if, in addition to other factors, at the time the advance directive was made, a licensed physician, licensed clinical psychologist, licensed physician assistant, licensed nurse practitioner, licensed professional counselor, or licensed clinical social worker who is familiar with the person attested in writing that the person was capable of making an informed decision and understood the

rehabilitation services, (d) peer support and family support services, (e) mental health services for members of the armed forces located 50 miles or more from a military treatment facility and veterans located 40 miles or more from a Veterans Health Administration medical facility, (f ) care coordination services, and (g) case management services. The law also requires the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to report annually regarding progress in the implementation of the law. HB 1688. Practice of chiropractic; certain medical evaluations. The law provides that the practice of chiropractic medicine shall include performing the physical examination of an applicant for a commercial driver’s license or commercial learner’s permit if the practitioner has (i) applied for and received a certificate as a medical examiner from the Federal MoSee NEW LAWS, 22

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NEW LAWS, from 21 tor Carrier Safety Administration in accordance with 49 C.F.R. Part 390, Subpart D and (ii) registered with the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. The law also provides that it shall be unprofessional conduct for any person to perform the services of a medical examiner as defined in 49 C.F.R. § 390.5 if, at the time such services are performed, the person performing such services is not listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners or fails to meet the requirements for continuing to be listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. HB 1750. Dispensing of naloxone; patient-specific order not required.

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viduals who inject drugs regarding addiction recovery treatment services. The programs will be located in at-risk communities, in accordance with criteria established by the Department of Health. The law requires the Commissioner to establish standards and protocols for the comprehensive harm reduction programs and requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Public Safety to approve such standards and protocols. The law also allows the Commissioner to authorize persons who are not otherwise authorized by law to dispense or distribute hypodermic needles and syringes to do so as part of a comprehensive harm reduction program during a declared public health emergency. The law requires the Department of Health to submit to the Governor and to the General Assembly a progress report concerning any such program established under the law by October 1, 2018, and a report evaluating the effectiveness of any such program by October 1, 2019. The law has an expiration date of July 1, 2020. SB 1027. Cannabidiol oil and THCA oil; permitting of pharmaceutical processors to manufacture and provide. The law, which became effective March 16, 2017, authorizes a pharmaceutical processor, after obtaining a permit from the Board of Pharmacy (the Board) and under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, to manufacture and provide cannabidiol oil and THC-A oil to be used for the treatment of intractable epilepsy. The law sets limits on the number of permits that the Board may issue and requires that the Board adopt regulations establishing health, safety, and security requirements for permitted processors. The law provides that only a licensed practitioner of medicine or osteopathy who is a neurologist or who specializes in the treatment of

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HB 1547. Historical African American cemeteries and graves. The law directs the distribution of funds to qualifying charitable organizations that preserve historical African American cemeteries established before 1900. The funding formula is $5, or the average actual cost of routine maintenance, multiplied by the number of graves, monuments, and markers of African Americans who lived at any time between 1800 and 1900 and are interred in the cemetery. The law lists two cemeteries, East End Cemetery in Henrico County and Evergreen Cemetery in the City of Richmond, that are to receive any funds appropriated for a total of 6,975 gravesites. Hunting HB 1939. Hunting apparel; blaze pink. The law allows hunters to wear blaze pink instead of blaze orange hunting apparel when required during firearms deer hunting season or the special season for hunting deer with a muzzle-loading rifle. HB 2255. State junior bear hunting license; fee. The law creates a junior bear hunting license, separate from

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Insurance HB 1835. Information about a decedent’s life insurance policy. The law allows a funeral service provider to request, and allows a life insurer to provide, information about a deceased person’s life insurance policy, including the name and contact information of any beneficiaries of record. The law does not require a life insurer to provide information that is confidential or protected. The law requires a funeral service provider to whom such information is provided to make all reasonable efforts to contact all beneficiaries of record, if the beneficiary is not the decedent’s estate, within four calendar days of receiving such information and provide to the beneficiaries all information provided to the funeral service provider by the insurance carrier. The law also requires the funeral service provider to inform the beneficiaries that the beneficiary of a life insurance policy has no legal duty or obligation to pay any amounts associated with the provision of funeral services or the debts or obligations of the deceased.

limiting the supply of hormonal contraceptives that may be dispensed or furnished by a provider or pharmacy, or at a location licensed or otherwise authorized to dispense drugs or supplies, to an amount that is less than a 12-month supply. The law does not require a provider to prescribe, furnish, or dispense 12 months of self-administered hormonal contraceptives at one time. The law also provides that it shall not be construed to exclude coverage for hormonal contraceptives as prescribed by a provider for reasons other than contraceptive purposes, such as decreasing the risk of ovarian cancer or eliminating symptoms of menopause, or for contraception that is necessary to preserve the life or health of an enrollee. Regulation of Commerce HB 1422/SB 839. Virginia Consumer Protection Act; storm-related repairs. The law provides that it is a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act for a supplier to engage in fraudulent or improper or dishonest conduct while engaged in a transaction that was initiated (i) during a declared state of emergency or (ii) to repair damage resulting from the event that prompted the declaration of a state of emergency, regardless of whether the supplier is a licensed contractor. HB 1825/SB 1425. Rights to resell tickets; civil penalty. The law prohibits any person that issues tickets for

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HB 2267. Health benefit plans; coverage for hormonal contraceptives. The law requires any health benefit plan that is amended, renewed, or delivered on or after January 1, 2018, that provides coverage for hormonal contraceptives to cover up to a 12-month supply of hormonal contraceptives when dispensed or furnished at one time for a covered person or at a location licensed or otherwise authorized to dispense drugs or supplies. Such a plan is prohibited, in the absence of clinical contraindications, from imposing utilization controls or other forms of medical management current director (then curator) Dave Carr surveyed the forests of Blandy Experimental Farm in 1998. Early studies into the origins of the fungal invasion in North America revealed a common theme: little genetic diversity, despite a wide geographic range. That is a common pattern for exotic diseases that spread quickly through a crowd of susceptible victims. Where could it have come from? How could it have gotten here? First guess for a new pest should always be arriving with a close relative brought by international trade from another part of the world. Where pest and host evolve over time, they tend to reach an unsteady balance between virulence of the pest and resistance of the host, both surviving; but when the pest hits an un-evolved host -- devastation. Think chestnut blight, harbored by a Chinese chestnut brought into New York City early in the 20th century and eliminating the American chestnut as a prominent canopy tree of the Appalachian Mountains in a few decades. For dogwood anthracnose, the finger pointing began right away: kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa). The kousa dogwood comes from east

Asia, is widely planted as a horticultural tree in North America, and exhibited high resistance to dogwood anthracnose at the outset of the epidemic, just what one would expect of a host that has an evolutionary history with the disease. It was a sensible supposition, but lacking in actual evidence. The disease had not been found on dogwoods in Asia and was not shown to occur anywhere outside of North America, at least not until it was found in Europe in 2002 on American dogwoods sent to Europe from the United States. While on one hand this can be seen as a simple plant pathology detective story, it should be a reminder of how devastating a novel disease can be to the local flora and fauna. So when you see that cute little plant while traveling and think how easily it could fit in your suitcase, and how unlikely it would be for a customs officer to find it, think about the unseen genes coiled within it, waiting to spring on a related victim at home. Don’t do it!”

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NEW LAWS, from 23 ties not to exceed $500 per violation on persons who violate the registry ordinance. The law amends the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Act to clarify that certain property rented on a short-term basis is considered a bed and breakfast establishment for purposes of ABC licensing and that the exception from ABC licensing for serving alcoholic beverages to guests in a residence does not apply if the guest is a short-term lessee of the residence. Social Services HB 1568/SB 897. Child care providers; criminal history background check; penalty. The law requires the following individuals to undergo a fingerprint-based national criminal history background check: (i) applicants for employment by, employees of, applicants to serve as volunteers with, and volunteers with any licensed family day system, child day center exempt from licensure pursuant to § 63.21716, registered family day home, or family day home approved by a family day system; (ii) applicants for licensure as a family day system, registration as a family day home, or approval as a family day home by a family day system, as well as their agents and any adult living in such family day home; and (iii) individuals who apply for or enter into a contract with the Department of Social Services under which a child day center, family day home, or child day program will provide child care services funded by the Child Care and

Development Block Grant, as well as the applicant’s current or prospective employees and volunteers, agents, and any adult living in the child day center or family day home. The law also mandates that all background checks required pursuant to §§ 63.2-1720.1 and 63.2-1721.1 be completed by September 30, 2017, or by the date specified on any federal waiver obtained by the Commonwealth, and every five years thereafter. The law has an expiration date of July 1, 2018. The law further provides that if any provision of the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 establishing a corresponding requirement is repealed prior to July 1, 2018, the provision of the law establishing such requirement shall expire upon the date of such repeal. SB 1008. Criminal history records checks; barrier crimes. The law clarifies the individual crimes that constitute a barrier for (i) individuals seeking employment at nursing homes, home care organizations, hospices, state facilities, and private providers licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, community services boards, behavioral health authorities, assisted living facilities, adult day care centers, children’s welfare agencies, family day homes approved by family day systems, and children’s residential facilities; (ii) applicants for licensure, registration, or approval as assisted living facilities, child welfare agencies, or family day homes approved by family day systems; (iii) individuals with whom a local board of social services

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Engle’s Angle: “Pencils and Paper Clips” By Kevin S. Engle A friend of mine, Beth, someone I recently reconnected with on Facebook after many years, told me about something she does every day at work. “At the end of my shift, I straighten up my desk and align everything with my freshly sharpened pencil just so.” And why was she telling me this? Because her coworkers have asked her about it. “I tell them about ‘Kevin’ who in elementary school always did that.” Oh my. I can only imagine what her coworkers think about ‘Kevin’. “Apparently your ‘quirk’ was contagious. LOL.” Yikes. I had to laugh. It was funny, and embarrassing. I don’t remember doing that, but it sure sounds like me. When I was a teen, I got a little weird about the desk in my room. Everything on it had to be in a precise spot. Nothing was allowed to be out of place, even by an inch. My big brother John was well aware of this and from time to time, would move something just to see if I’d notice. Would I notice? Of course I noticed. He knew I would. He just wanted to give me grief, something he liked to do. But I’m not the only one out there who does strange things. Something my mother used to do drove me crazy. Every time she came home, and I do mean every time, she’d pull up to the garage, push the garage door opener, and then back the car up to make sure it was properly lined up, which it already was, before she pulled in. I pointed it out to her, on more than one occasion, but she kept doing it anyway. My wife does this weird thing whenever we eat Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. On night one, she works on her pint of deliciousness in the following way. By eating all around the outside edge of the container. On nights two through four, if we can make it last that long, she works her way in to the center. When I get them out of the freezer and remove the lids, there’s never a question whose is who. Mine is always level across the top. With salad though, she uses her fork to herd everything toward the center of the bowl. She takes a bite and then continually corrals what’s still there. I don’t think she even knows she does it. And how about professional baseball players? No wonder games last more than three hours with all their little rituals and obsessions. Batters who tighten and retighten their batting glove between pitches. And the ones who touch each corner of home plate with their bat in the exact sequence every time. Plus the pitchers who do weird arm things before throwing home. It’s crazy. Beth, you can tell your coworkers I don’t straighten up my desk every day. I’m over that. But if you take a peek inside my center desk drawer, the paper clips are separated by size. And they’re all facing the same direction. Horizontally. Oh God. The author is starting to think he’s ‘unique’. Nah.

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HB 1763. Special license plates; highway safety. The law authorizes the issuance of special license plates for supporters of highway safety, including awareness of distracted driving. The law exempts the plate from the requirement to obtain 450 prepaid applications prior to issuance and

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NEW LAWS, from 25 HB 1913/SB 1390. Purchase of cigarettes for resale; penalties. The law creates a new requirement that purchasers of cigarettes for resale must apply for a special cigarette exemption certificate from the Department of Taxation in order to not be liable for the payment of sales tax at the time of purchase. The law sets forth numerous requirements that a taxpayer must meet in order to qualify for a cigarette exemption certificate and establishes processes and procedures for the application, renewal, denial, and revocation of the certificates. The law creates new recordkeeping requirements for the sale or distribution of any quantity of cigarettes in excess of 50 cartons or with a value greater than $10,000 in any single sale. The provisions of the law requiring the use of a cigarette exemption certificate have a delayed effective date of January 1, 2018. HB 2246/SB 1438. Virginia Tax Amnesty Program. The law establishes the Virginia Tax Amnesty Program to be administered by the Department of Taxation during the 2017-2018 fiscal year for not less than 60 nor more than 75 days, as determined by the Tax Commissioner. The Program will be open to any taxpayer that is required but has failed to file a return or to pay any tax administered by the Department. All civil or criminal penalties assessed or assessable and one-half of the interest assessed or assessable, resulting from nonpayment, underpayment, nonreporting, or underreporting of tax liabilities will be waived upon payment of the taxes and interest. For purposes of implementing the Program, the Department is exempt from the project management and procurement oversight of the Virginia Information Technologies Agency.

previous suspension or revocation. Transportation HB 2022. Department of Transportation; traffic incident response and management. The law allows individuals or entities acting on behalf of the Department of Transportation to operate as needed in response to traffic incidents and to access and to remove from moving lanes on a highway vehicles and cargo that are impeding traffic flow due to a traffic incident. The law requires a driver to move a vehicle from the roadway after an emergency, accident, or breakdown that did not result in injury or death if the vehicle is movable and the driver is capable of safely doing so. Current law allows drivers to move a vehicle from the roadway after an accident if the vehicle is movable and the driver is capable of safely doing so, but does not require it.

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SB 1201. Workers’ compensation; suitably equipped automobile. The law authorizes the Workers’ ComUtilities pensation Commission to require an employer to provide funds for the purHB 2358. Water utilities; temporary chase of a suitably equipped automoand interim rate increases. The law for an incapacitated employee if it SalesbileRep: extends the maximum period that the finds that it is medically necessary and State Corporation Commission is au- KC that modifications to the employee’s thorized to suspend the implementa- automobile are not technically feasible tion of a proposed rate increase from or will cost more than the funds avail150 to 180 days. The law applies only able for a replacement automobile. to certain investor-owned water utili- The law limits the total of the costs ties. of the replacement automobile and of

Traffic Offenses HB 2201. Failure to drive on right side of highways or observe traffic lanes; penalties. The law sets the fine for failing to drive on the right side of highways or failing to observe traffic lanes at $100. Under current law, any such failure is punishable by a fine of no more than $250.

SB 1492. Water utilities; consolidated ratemaking. The law requires that, in any ratemaking proceeding for certain investor-owned water utilities that are part of a water utility network, the State Corporation Commission shall ensure that equal fixed and volumetric rates are charged for each customer class of every water utility that is in the water utility network. In such proceeding, the Commission is authorized to aggregate the revenues and costs of the water utilities that are members of the applicable water utility network. In a proceeding implementing these provisions, the Commission is directed to order gradual adjustments to the water utility’s rates over an appropriate period.

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Friday, July 7 A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 6:30pm Christkindlmarkt Meeting at 119 Chester St. Front Royal. All those interested in participating in Christkindlmarkt this year, you are welcome to attend this meeting. 7pm Gazebo Gatherings Summer Concert Series is presented by the Blue Ridge Arts Council and sponsored in partnership with the County of Warren, the Town of Front Royal and the Virginia Commission for the

Arts. At the Gazebo at the Village Commons, 414 E Main Street, Front Royal. 540635-9909 http://blueridgearts.org/ 7:30pm Bluemont Concert Series at Loudoun Street Mall, 1 N Loudoun St. in Winchester. Enjoy an evening of music on the lawn of the 1840 Courthouse! Tonight’s entertainment is Charm City Junction. From dance inducing Old Time rhythms and foot stomping Irish melodies to hard-driving Bluegrass, Baltimore-based acoustic roots quartet Charm City Junction creates a fresh soundscape that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats wondering where they’ll go next. Featuring fiddle, clawhammer banjo, button accordion and upright bass, this quartet isn’t afraid to take roots music to new places — but always with an eye on tradition. Admission: $5 per person, $4 Bluemont Friends & Seniors, $2 kids under 12. There are no advance ticket sales; tickets

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1pm - 2pm Vigil for Democracy at the Gazebo Area at Chester/Main Streets in Front Royal. A gathering of citizens to affirm political rights and democratic values. 4pm - 5pm Daniel Morgan program at Daniel Morgan House, 226 Amherst Street in Winchester. Lesser Known Facts About Daniel Morgan. George and Jeanne Schember are the owners and caretakers of the home where General Daniel Morgan died on July 6, 1802. Come and join members of the Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society as George shares some details you may not have heard before. 7pm - 10pm Winchester Royals vs Purcellville Cannons at Jim Barnett Park, 1001 E Cork St. in Winchester. Bring the family and come out to enjoy a good old fashioned night at the ball park. The Winchester Royals are a member of the 12 team, summer collegiate wooden bat Valley Baseball League, National Alliance of College Summer Baseball, an organization comprised of eight summer collegiate baseball leagues. The Valley Baseball League is endorsed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association and sponsored in part by a donation from Major League Baseball. General Admission Ticket Prices: $5.00 - Adults, $3.00 - Senior Citizens (60 & Over), $2.00 - Youth (6 To 12 Years), Free - Under 6 Years of Age 8:30pm Classic Movie Night at Taylor Pavilion, 125 N. Loudoun St. Winchester, Va. Classic Movie Night is back! This event provides the opportunity to enjoy dinner at one of 35 different restaurants, stroll through and shop in Old Town Winchester’s 60 unique shops and a chance to sit down and watch a classic movie. Classic Movie Night is screened by Magic Lantern Theater and the movies are free to attend. The community is encouraged to bring seat cushions, blankets or chairs. Also, feel free to bring a picnic to eat or bring a to-go dinner from a

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CALENDAR, from 27 Wednesday, July 12 A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%. 3pm - 11pm Front Royal Fireman’s Carnival at the Carnival Lot on 8th Street in Front Royal. The Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department’s 89th Annual Carnival is July 12 - 22, 2017 (closed on Sundays). 7pm - 10pm Winchester Royals vs Covington Lumberjacks at Jim Barnett Park, 1001 E Cork St. in Winchester. (See description July 8.) Thursday, July 13 8pm Gazebo Flicks. Family-oriented movies shown outside. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy! July 13- “Field of Dreams” (Marlow Motors) July 20-”The Secret Life of Pets” (City National Bank) July 27-”Casablanca” (NAPA of Front Royal) August 3-”Finding Nemo” (CBM Mortgage). Movies start at dusk at the Front Royal Gazebo, 414 E Main Street, Front Royal. FREE. 540-635-5788 or email tsmith@frontroyalva.com 3pm - 11pm Front Royal Fireman’s Carnival at the Carnival Lot on 8th Street in Front Royal. The Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department’s 89th Annual Carnival is July 12 - 22, 2017 (closed on Sundays). 8:45pm Outdoor Movie Series: Finding Dory at Loudoun Street Walking Mall in Winchester. Returning for the summer of 2017 is a Winchester favorite: Family Movies on the Mall. Thanks to support from Partlow Insurance and Erie Insurance, this family-friendly event remains free to attend. This event is a great opportunity to gather the family and enjoy a night in Old Town under the stars while viewing blockbuster hits. The movies will be screened by Winchester Parks and Recreation. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring seating. Thursdays through July 27 starting at dusk at Old Court House Lawn, Old Town Winchester. Free. Movies: Finding Dory – July 13, The Lego Batman Movie – July 20, Zootopia – July 27. Rain Date: Tuesday immediately following the scheduled showing. Hosted by the City of Winchester, Old Town Winchester, Winchester Parks and Recreation Coordinated by Winchester Parks and Recreation. Friday, July 14 3pm - 11pm Front Royal Fireman’s Carnival at the Carnival Lot on 8th Street in Front Royal. The Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department’s 89th Annual Carnival is July 12 - 22, 2017 (closed on Sundays). 6pm Guided Civil War Walking Tour at Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum, 20 N. Loudoun Street in Winchester. Experience the Civil War as a civilian in Old Town Winchester! Learn about the citizens and the events that took place in Winchester during that stirring period of time. Make your reservation by calling 540-542-1326, and meet your guide at 20 N. Loudoun Street (in front of the Old Court House on the Loudoun Street Mall). $10.00 per person, payable to your guide. Tours are available June-October: 2nd Friday of the Month*, 6 pm; 3rd Saturday, 10 am; * Friday, October 13 tour is rescheduled to October 6, 2017. More tours are available. See: www.visitwinchesterva. com/tours-and-itineraries/guided-tours 6pm - 9pm Gardens at Night: Another Level at Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St. Winchester. A popular MSV tradition, Gardens at Night (GAN) of-

fers visitors the opportunity to enjoy live music, check out the MSV exhibitions at night, and explore the Museum’s seven-acre Glen Burnie Gardens under dramatic nighttime lighting. Held from 6 to 9 p.m. on the second Friday of the months June through September, GAN also includes free activities for children and food, wine, and beer available for purchase. Mark your calendar for a summer of Gardens at Night fun at the MSV! The 2017 series of outdoor concerts will feature a lineup of four great bands, all making their Gardens at Night debut. Here’s the lineup: July 14: Another Level brings classic rock and contemporary hits to the MSV. August 11: Go back to the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s with retro band The Real Geniuses. September 8: Eagles tribute band Alter Eagles. Concerts take place outdoors on the MSV lawn, and both the gardens and galleries will be open throughout the night. Gardens at Night are FREE to MSV Members, children ages 12 & under, and—thanks to sponsor Navy Federal Credit Union—admission is also FREE to active military personnel and their families (including National Guard and Reserve). Admission for all others is just $10 per person (includes concert, garden & exhibition admission). Save big on summer fun and become a Member. Additional fees apply for food and wine purchases. No outside food or drinks are permitted. Bring a chair. Rain or shine! www.theMSV.org 7pm Gazebo Gatherings Summer Concert Series is presented by the Blue Ridge Arts Council and sponsored in partnership with the County of Warren, the Town of Front

Royal and the Virginia Commission for the Arts. At the Gazebo at the Village Commons, 414 E Main Street, Front Royal. 540635-9909 http://blueridgearts.org/ 7:30pm Bluemont Concert Series at Loudoun Street Mall, 1 N Loudoun St. in Winchester. Enjoy an evening of music on the lawn of the 1840 Courthouse! Tonight’s entertainment is the Clarke County Community Band. The Clarke County Community Band was established in 1992 to promote music in the Northern Shenandoah Valley. The band is comprised of amateur musicians of all ages. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday night at 7:30pm in the Johnson Williams Middle School Band Room in Berryville, VA. All musicians of all playing levels are welcome. There is no entry audition or membership dues. The band is sponsored by the Clarke County Board of Supervisors. Admission: $5 per person, $4 Bluemont Friends & Seniors, $2 kids under 12. There are no advance ticket sales; tickets available at concert. In bad weather concert will be held at: First Presbyterian Church, 116 South Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601. http://bluemont.org/Concerts/Winchester.html Saturday, July 15 8am - 2:30pm Bike & Car Show at Warren County Fairgrounds, 26 Fairground Rd. in Front Royal. Sponsored by Warren County 4-H. Vendors, 50/50, Music, Games for kids, food available Awards: Best in show (bike and car overall), division multiple classes, 1st and 2nd place winners,

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marks and Wreath Laying with 116th Ohio Infantry 10am Guided Civil War Walking Tour at Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum, 20 N. Loudoun Street in Winchester. Experience the Civil War as a civilian in Old Town Winchester! Learn about the citizens and the events that took place in Winchester during that stirring period of time. Make your reservation by calling 540-542-1326, and meet your guide at 20 N. Loudoun Street (in front of the Old Court House on the Loudoun Street Mall). $10.00 per person, payable to your guide. Tours are available June-October: 2nd Friday of the Month*, 6 pm; 3rd Saturday, 10 am; * Friday, October 13 tour is rescheduled to October 6, 2017. More tours are available. See: www. visitwinchesterva.com/tours-and-itineraries/ guided-tours 11am Screening of “Babe” to celebrate the National Sheepdog Trials at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 181 Kernstown Commons Blvd. Winchester. Bring out the family to see Babe, the charming tale of a curious pig yearning to be a sheepdog! The Alamo will feature this film in celebration of 2017 National Sheepdog Finals being hosted at Belle Grove. Border Collie celebrities will be on the red carpet for a photo opportunities! $8 per person. Admission includes one free popcorn voucher per family. http:// bellegrove.org/calendar/Babe 11am and 1pm Guided Walking Tour

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of Kernstown Battlefield. Learn about the Civil War at the Kernstown Battlefield. Meet at the Battlefield Visitors’ Center, 610 Battle Park Drive, Winchester, VA. FREE. Comfortable clothes and refreshments are advised. For further information call 540-869-2896 or visit www.kernstownbattle.org Tour is available every Saturday, May-October, at 11am and 1pm. 3pm - 11pm Front Royal Fireman’s Carnival at the Carnival Lot on 8th Street in Front Royal. The Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department’s 89th Annual Carnival is July 12 - 22, 2017 (closed on Sundays). Dusk Outdoor Summer Movie Series at Clearbrook Park, 3300 Martinsburg Pike in Clear Brook, Va. FINDING DORY: In this reuion of the friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish with her loved ones, everyone learns a few things along the way about the true meaning of family. Rated G: 100 minutes. Family fun flicks in the park—for FREE! Bring a chair and something to drink (and a blanket in case you get chilly at night) and join us for a family-friendly movie selection under the stars. Popcorn available for $1 per bag. Sunday, July 16 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/ 2pm R-MA Open House at Randolph-

Macon Academy, 200 Academy Drive in Front Royal. R-MA invites you and your family for a FREE information session and tour. Students interested in attending the Academy are encouraged to attend with their parents. 540-636-5484 • admission@ rma.edu 7pm - 10pm Winchester Royals vs Front Royal Cardinals at Jim Barnett Park, 1001 E Cork St. in Winchester. (See description July 8.) Monday, July 17 3pm - 11pm Front Royal Fireman’s Carnival at the Carnival Lot on 8th Street in Front Royal. The Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department’s 89th Annual Carnival is July 12 - 22, 2017 (closed on Sundays). Tuesday, July 18 6am - 12pm Donuts! Warren Memorial Hospital. The Donut Kitchen is coming to Warren Memorial Hospital’s NORTH Entrance and making their delicious donuts on their food truck from 6am till 2 or until sold out. The featured donut is Salted Caramel, but there will also be Glazed; Chocolate Frosted; Blueberry; Cinnamon Sugar; Bavarian Crème filled ones. Cash or Debit/ Credit. These are the best donuts– warm, freshly made, and so yummy! And for a good cause. This is a fundraiser sponsored by The WMH Auxiliary. Thank you for your support. 3pm - 11pm Front Royal Fireman’s Carnival at the Carnival Lot on 8th Street in

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9pm Fireman’s Fireworks at the Carnival Lot on 8th St. Front Royal. Tonight enjoy Annual Fireworks at dusk. Sponsored by: Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department Friday, July 21 3pm - 11pm Front Royal Fireman’s Carnival at the Carnival Lot on 8th Street in Front Royal. The Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department’s 89th Annual Carnival is July 12 - 22, 2017 (closed on Sundays). 5pm - 11pm Friday Night Live in Old Town Winchester. Unwind and enjoy all that Old Town Winchester has to offer at Friday Night Live! Friday Night Live is the perfect opportunity to meet up with friends, shop, dine and enjoy great live music, street performers and artisans. The Loudoun Street Walking Mall will be filled with music and activities and the Taylor Pavilion will be the main venue for performances every third Friday in June, July and August. July’s event will welcome Winchester legend, Robbie Limon, performing hits from the 1970’s and 1980’s. Explore and shop at more than 60 unique businesses ranging from apparel, jewelry, boutiques, art galleries, museums and more. Prior to the event, attendees can dine at any of the 35 restaurants located in Old Town Winchester. There will also be a beer and wine garden available prior to and during the performances. In addition to the live music at the Taylor Pavilion, the Loudoun Street Mall will also be filled with entertainment. Acoustic music and street performers will create an entertaining atmosphere up and down Loudoun Street. 6pm - 9pm Christmas in July at the Virginia Beer Museum, 16 Chester St. Front Royal. This is a collaborative event with the 5:30 Beer Club. Drinking games, Secret Santa (must bring a bottle of beer to play), and other delinquent activities are being planned for this day. Hardywood Park Craft Breweries will be on site with a surprise beer for our drinking enjoyment. Entertainment will be provided by the man, and the legend, Mark Clay! 540-313-1441 or email vabeermuseum@gmail.com • https://www.

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CALENDAR, from 29 dition to Battlefield, 1854 Pritchard House, Museum and Artillery Annex tours, the KBA will present special events. The Gift Shop will be open. More information will be available closer to the event date. www.kernstownbattle.org 11am and 1pm Guided Walking Tour of Kernstown Battlefield. Learn about the Civil War at the Kernstown Battlefield. Meet at the Battlefield Visitors’ Center, 610 Battle Park Drive, Winchester, VA. FREE. Comfortable clothes and refreshments are advised. For further information call 540-869-2896 or visit www.kernstownbattle.org Tour is available every Saturday, May-October, at 11am and 1pm. 12 noon - 5pm Dynamic Life Ministries Outreach at the Gazebo at Main and Chester St. Front Royal. Youth outreach with a band, information and bounce house. Sponsored by Dynamic Life Ministries. 3pm - 11pm Front Royal Fireman’s Carnival at the Carnival Lot on 8th Street in Front Royal. The Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department’s 89th Annual Carnival is July 12 - 22, 2017 (closed on Sundays).

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