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Shenandoah Carriage Company returns to Front Royal New owner says addition of horse carriage adds unique and timeless memory to special events

The Cinderella Carriage adds a touch of fantasy and magic to any special day. It also has everything needed to make it road worthy, with disc brakes, brake lights, turn signals and emergency flashers; Brass lanterns and twinkle lights make it a stunning sight in the evening. Photo courtesy of Shenandoah Carriage Company LLC

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report Kelly Smith-Wright is the new owner of the 17-year-old Shenandoah Carriage Company LLC, and she’s glad to be bringing the horses and business back to Front Royal, where it originated. She said the transfer of ownership has been quiet and smooth. She’s keeping the motto “Creating

Timeless memories since 2000,” as well as the staff, who are horse owners themselves and have worked with the carriage horses for years. She considers them good friends and knows they care about the horses and company as much as she does. Also, some who had retired from the business have come back. The original owners were Art and Linda Winder who Kelly had worked with for 13 years. Linda came back to

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The two black Percherons are used often for major events. Their calm and trusting personalities keep them cool in unexpected circumstances. Photo courtesy of Shenandoah Carriage Company LLC

help and advise her as event coordinator. She handles requests, schedules, knows all the horses and staff, and keeps everything running smoothly. “It makes my life easy so I can do what I need to do for the horses,” said Kelly. “The horses are amazing, and the staff is a great group. I couldn’t ask for anything better,” she said. She purchased the business on July first and the first wedding she booked was for a surprised bride at St. John’s Catholic Church in Front Royal.

The bride had originally wanted the horses and carriage for the wedding, but the groom convinced her that it was too expensive. However, in an unexpected and romantic gesture, on the day of the wedding, he had the horses and carriage pull up to where the astonished bride waited at the front of the church. “We’d been parked around the corner where she couldn’t see us,” said Kelly. Driving back to the stables, the realization hit her that, “It was my first

wedding as owner!” And it’s not unusual for a groom to book them without informing his intended. “We had three surprised brides this year. It’s so great to see their faces when the carriage shows up,” Kelly said. She was eager to talk more about the business and how they handle their multifaceted events. “It’s something you don’t see evSee CARRIAGE, 4

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quiet moment to themselves, if they request it. We roll with whatever they want,” said Kelly. And she and other drivers always dress in tuxedos and wear top hats, but strive to be subtle and almost invisible. They always have two people from the staff at a minimum for each event, a driver and a grounds person. The grounds person does whatever is necessary for safety. He or she helps the passengers in and out of the carriage, stays alert for anything that could possibly happen, leads the horses through intersections, and much more. Kelly said her number one priority is safety. “Every time I step into the carriage, I am thinking two or three steps ahead, to notice who is standing where. But we also want to make it a memorable day and do everything right to make clients happy,” she said. Besides doing their utmost to make sure everything is safe, they are dedicated to keeping everything clean including the horses, being professional and on time, and always showing up, rain or shine. “We have a lot of respect for our clients, and there’s not much of a limit on what we can do. We go over the route before the event. When we get on a busy street, we have an escort. We try to see if we can bypass major roads,” she said. Their trucks and trailers are equipped to carry heavy loads. The large trailer is used for the carriages and horses. They have many, but only use a team of two at any one time. The horses include Colonel and Ozzie, the gray Percherons that look white; the black Percherons named Rovein and Lightning; and the Halflingers called Doc and Dan. The Percherons are 17.3 to 18.3 hands tall, but five-year-old Rovein may grow as tall as 19 hands. The Halflingers are 14.3 hands. All are males and are geldings. Another horse, Thunder, is enjoying the pasture more these days, but sometimes comes out for quieter events. “Most of our clients are repeat customers that we’ve met in the last few years, and many new clients are referred by word-of-mouth. A few people who have booked them in the past still ask about the horses. “Some have fallen in love with one or both and say, ‘Oh my gosh, how is Lightning or Rovein?’ and that’s the kind of relationship we want,” she said.

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“Our horses are very well cared for and every morning come running when they see me coming to work,” Kelly said, with affection. She also wants people to understand that the horses can pull several times their body weight, and they always use a team of two, so pulling a carriage with riders is not at all more than they can handle. They also consider how temperatures and seasonal changes will affect the horses. The horses themselves have a say in this. “They weigh 2,600 pounds apiece. You can’t make them do what they don’t want to do,” she said, with a chuckle. To illustrate this point, she told a story. “Three or four years ago, we had them up on a stage in Evangel Cathedral in Upper Marlboro Maryland. Every year during the holidays, they put on plays, and sometimes horses are included. Thunder and Lightning were used because nothing shakes them. We actually drove them through the audience,” she said. Kelly explained that carriage horses in general have a certain kind of personality. They have to get used to all kinds of external noises or unexpected things, like hearing fire truck sirens, or firecrackers. One of the events included a Mariachi band and at another, there was a bouncy house. She wishes she knew what the horses are thinking. At one of the parties the clients had installed a huge blowup rabbit. “Lightning just eyeballed it, but kept his eyes on it the whole time like he knew something was not quite right,” she said with a laugh. “Horses in general have become a humongous part of my life since I was five years old, and their personalities always amaze me.” she said. She enjoys the horses so much, and sometimes takes the team and wagons for rides around the farm where they’re stabled and out on the back roads, just to enjoy the day. The horses like it too and it gives them extra exercise. She is also thankful for the support and help of her husband, Chris Wright, and his parents, saying they

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By John Duvall The Giving Tree I received a call early Wednesday morning while sipping coffee preparing to organize my produce deliveries to the local restaurants, Pave Mint and Blue Wing Frog, when my phone rang with the incoming call reading Blue Ridge Meats. When I picked up the phone, Tanya was telling me there was a last-minute cancellation and that the five unruly goats I had on the schedule to bring in throughout the next two months,

could be brought in now if I acted pronto. I busted a move from my Giving Tree market to my farm off Guard Hill road where I proceeded to load the hauling pen into the back of the truck, and advanced upon the goats. My friend Mandy and I lured goat number one in with an offering of sourdough bread, and were able to nab him. Mind you, these goats were being raised for meat purposes and are separated from the rest of my herd that gets let out of their pens to forage most days. So, these goats don’t

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get much human interaction. When I schedule goats to go to the butcher I set a loading pen in their field and trap who is going in over a four to five-day span, so they are already loaded when it’s time to take them in. These goats were in a 40 ft. by 60 ft. pen and had to be nabbed. The next four goats I chased around for a good while, till one sprinted into the fence and disoriented itself. While the goat was recomposing itself from running into the fence I tackled it, high school football style. Now a second goat is carried to the pen yelling The yelling is throwing up the alarm signal for the remaining goats. After the fence experience the third goat is slowly encroached upon until it makes a retreating dash right into the fence. This time as I sprint in I am too far out. The goat hits the fence, regains its composure, and takes a full forced lunge of desperation into my nose. Headbutted full speed by a goat, vision went black...stars...blood rushing in clots out of my nose...berserk goat in my arms...I am half consciously holding on to this flailing thing for dear life. Mandy rushes in and helps subdue the goat. Retreat! Nostrils packed with red paper towel bits, I leave for the butcher. Tommy at Blue Ridge will rib me for sure if I make him wait too long, but Tommy loves giving people crap, so

you’re welcome! I call Tanya and tell her I’m on my way, telling her the story and explaining why it took so long. By now she said I was so late that it didn’t matter if I went to get the other two goats, that it would be okay because they were behind anyway Disoriented in my attempts and now really holding the butcher up I took off. The other two goats were on to my plan after the earlier escapades and I knew I had no chance getting them myself, so I was dreading getting these last two goats and was honestly not even going to try, when on the way back from Blue Ridge Meats I passed Nate’s Garage and pulled in for help. Nate was standing ankle deep under a truck when I pulled up. I broke down the situation and Nate, along with Erin and Rob, saddled up and took off down the road to help me. They actually responded so nonchalantly I was slightly caught off guard, but one expects no less when on Guard Hill. Nate’s Garage team followed me to my farm, systematically narrowed down the goats escape routes, with an amusing volley of man vs goat. After several perilous attempts, Nate tackled the fourth one like it was a purse snatcher on the streets of New York City. And several minutes later the last goat was caught after Nate dove at it, but it squeezed out of his grasp right into me, who was unable to secure it, then right into the waiting hands of Erin who stopped that goat in its tracks by grabbing its head while it was mid run (amazing), it looked like a WWF move. Last goat was put in transport cage, I was off to butcher, Nate’s Garage went back to work. My nose is busted. I was going to get him a 12 pack of cold ones for his help, then thought a shout out of publicity for his business would be a great thank you... Still going to get him the beer either way!! Edited by Carol Ballard: carol@areaguides.com

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Ribbon cutting with Mayor Hollis Tharpe and other helpful cutters was held following remarks from Town officials and Valley Health at Front Royal’s new Valley Health Quick Care Center in the Royal Plaza Shopping Center.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report Even though rain threatened, the ribbon cutting and tour of the Valley Health Quick Care facility in Front Royal still attracted many of those involved with the effort to bring it to the south end of town. They gathered to comment on the new addition to the town’s health services. “I’m excited to be able to offer this Quick Care to more people locally. We have a great practitioner team, with lots of family medicine experience. Also, it’s located near shopping and the town’s main streets,” said Director of Valley Health Urgent Care, Jake Meza. He mentioned the convenient online “skip-the-wait” check-in feature which allows clients the option of reserving a spot and receiving a text 20 minutes before they will be seen. To access this feature, go to valleyhealthlink.com/quickcare. Some of the notable observations from officials at the event, besides

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“We’re very excited to expand our presence in Front Royal and Warren County. It’s another place added to the Urgent Care center to offer convenient access to health care. We’re honored and pleased to be a part of the community,” he said. He said that Valley Health has been serving the community for over 65 years, since Warren Memorial Hospital was started in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Valley Health offers health access to many other communities in the panhandle of Virginia and West Virginia, he added. “Our mission is for improved health and our tagline is ‘Healthier Together,’” he said.

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points of the benefits of this facility and the role of Valley Health in the area. As it started to sprinkle, those attending the ceremony stood under the sheltering canopy that was provided in anticipation of heavy rain, listening to and applauding the speeches, but fortunately the predicted downpour held off. However, Mayor Tharpe ended his speech while eyeing the sky, and said, “I’m watching that dark cloud over there.” The ribbon cutting took place along the side of the building where the speeches were held and the ribbon was cut into several pieces, several of which were seen being played with later on by some of the children who attended. At the end of the ceremony, the crowd went inside to find a catered feast provided by the Blue Wing Frog restaurant and on to a quick tour of the facility. As with many of the public events, those who attended were enjoying each other’s company, chatting,

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laughing and appearing happy to be contributing to the community’s wellbeing. So, as a result of the planning and work of the officials involved, the Quick Care Center started accepting clients on July 31, and here are lists of what they can and can’t do. Quick Care can help with: Flu-like symptoms Allergy symptoms Sinus congestion and infections Sore and strep throat Earaches Upper respiratory infections Pink eye and sties Urinary tract and bladder infections Minor cuts Insect bites Sprains and strains Poison Ivy/Oak Vaccinations Other common symptoms or illnesses Consider the following list before visiting them, because these are health

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A Hospital employee, Urian D. Thompson, left, Lt. Cmdr. Eric A. Lavery and Registered Nurse Steven Cherry review the monitor while Lavery uses a colonoscope on a patient during a colonoscopy at Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California. Photo courtesy of - Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chad A. Bascom/Released and the U.S. Navy.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report A few years ago, my friend Sharon was so happy to tell me the news about the results of her recent medical procedure, and I listened patiently because I care about her, but was slightly squeamish about hearing about this one. I hadn’t experienced it, so didn’t quite know how to relate. “They didn’t find any cancer or polyps, so I’m really happy,” she said. Ok, where didn’t they find those? In her colon, she said. Sharon, who was living in Northern Virginia, had to get a colonoscopy and she wasn’t looking forward to it. The guidelines say everyone should get one every ten years after the age of 50, unless there are issues indicating otherwise, but she, at the age of 65, had never had one. “I call it an anal invasion,” she said, dramatically. But it made me laugh. The insistence of her doctor, and having had some unusual gastrointestinal issues for a few months, made her consider getting it done. Her daughter had told her that a change in bowel movements had been a sign of cancer in one of her friend’s fathers. So, she had convinced her to talk to her doctor, which eventually got her to decide to do it. Since several of her family members had either died of, or had experienced colon cancer, she decided to at least see what was going on. As defined by Wikipedia, “Colonoscopy is the endoscopic examination of the large bowel and the distal part of the small bowel with a CCD camera or a fiber optic camera on a flexible tube passed through the anus. It can provide a visual diagnosis (e.g. ulceration, polyps) and grants the opportunity for biopsy or removal of

suspected colorectal cancer lesions. Colonoscopy can remove polyps as small as one millimeter or less. Once polyps are removed, they can be studied with the aid of a microscope to determine if they are precancerous or not. It can take up to 15 years for a polyp to turn cancerous.” So, I could relate to her lack of enthusiasm for the thought of having a camera on a tube going up her colon. But, according to the CDC, (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) “Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the U.S. But if everyone aged 50 years or older had regular screening tests, at least 60 percent of deaths from this

cancer could be avoided.” In spite of her negative feelings about it, Sharon scheduled her appointment. Better to be safe than sorry. She began preparing for her upcoming procedure. One of the changes she made was to stop drinking caffeinated coffee because it seemed to make the condition worse, and she really missed it. Her doctor agreed that she should do what she felt would make it better, though, and, along with advising her to get the procedure, told her to eat more fiber and get a fiber supplement like Meta Mucil made of Psyllium or Citrucel, made from cellulose. Her doctor also told her getting a colonoscopy could clear up the problem, but didn’t elaborate on how exactly. After deciding to get the procedure and contacting a gastroenterologist to make an appointment, she met with medical professionals from his office, filled out forms and then, about a week later, was contacted via phone by someone on the staff of the hospital’s pre-surgical services team for another medical questionnaire with all kinds of questions about any diseases she has or had, medications she was on, as well as instructions on what to do the week before the procedure – like what to eat, what foods to avoid, when, and why. After she talked to hospital staff, Sharon found out that she needed blood tests before they could proceed. So, she had to make another quick visit to her doctor, get the blood tests and an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG), a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of the

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could get stuck in the grooves of the intestine and cause problems with the reading. Along with that, and gallons of liquid and the bowel prep, the day before, she could drink clear fluids like vegetable broth, clear juice, or eat popsicles or Italian ices, and to stay hydrated with plenty of water. She said as soon as she saw Italian ices on the list, she felt better about the whole thing. But something that scared her a little was that she couldn’t have anything to eat or drink after midnight the day before. She had fasted from food before, and thought she’d be really thirsty, but she got through it and the bowel prep also wasn’t as bad as she had heard – she didn’t even have to run to the bathroom, which was a relief. However, the thought of someone seeing a part of her anatomy that had been pretty private until now, made her feel embarrassed, and she talked about it to her adult daughter.

Her daughter decided that the best thing was to take her mind off it and go with her to get a pedicure. Sharon said that it seemed kind of weird, but went anyway, slightly hungry and thirsty, to get pampered and forget about fasting. “It made me feel good,” she said, adding, “and at least I knew my feet would be pretty!” That, and the support of her family with kindness and joking, calmed her down. But, with all of that, when she was asked by the clinician if she had a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) in her Will, or a living Will, it made her start thinking again. A DNR allows medical staff to withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), in case the heart stops. As with any surgery with anesthetic involved, they said, there is a risk, but she was healthy enough to be cleared for it, so she swallowed any fears, and

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went ahead. On the day of the surgery, (yes, they call it surgery, because if they find any polyps or tumors, they can perform therapeutic maneuvers by removing them and can take small samples of the colon for a biopsy) her daughter went with her to the hospital, to get her checked in. The employee who checked her in was friendly, efficient, and even told her stories of his own hospital experiences, all of which was reassuring and helped her relax a little. She was taken to a small room with a TV and a curtain across the front for privacy, was asked more questions by a nurse, introduced to the anesthetist, and set up with an IV in preparation for the anesthetic. Then a man from hospital security came in to take her purse and any valuables and make a list of them so they’d be safe during the procedure. He was friendly and also talked about his hospital experiences. Before looking in her purse, he apologized and said, “I never look in a woman’s purse without remembering how my Mama slapped my hands and told me never to do this!” Then it was time for the procedure. They draped her with a cloth and when the gastroenterologist came in, the nurse with him said, ‘have a nice nap’, and the anesthetic took over. The next thing she knew, her daughter was there next to the bed as soon as she woke up from the anesthetic and she was very happy to see her. The doctor told her the results. And she was also relieved to find out that there were no polyps, tumors or cancer, but he said she had diverticulosis. This is a condition caused by diverticula (the medical or biological term for little out-pouchings of hollow or fluid-filled structures in the colon).

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The gastroenterologist wasn’t particularly concerned about them, but cautioned that if they became infected, it could cause diverticulitis, which is more serious, and to keep paying attention to her diet, continuing with the added fiber and nutritious food. When I talked to Sharon to find out what the result was, she was so relieved that it wasn’t anything as serious as it could have been, and was also glad that she had gone through with it. “But the best part was the pedicure before it and the fact that the doctor said I can drink coffee,” she said. Sharon gave me permission to write

about her experience, but not to use her last name. She said she wanted to let other people know about it because she had put off the procedure mainly because of stories from friends and some of what she had read on the internet. She also wanted people to know that it really could be a life saver in many cases and not to let fears prevent them from getting important health information. For information on the benefits of having a colonoscopy, visit: www.cdc. gov/cancer/colorectal/pdf/pocket_ brochure.pdf – carol@areaguides.com

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Warren County is seeking applications for the County’s Rural Addition Program Warren County is seeking applications for the County’s Rural Addition Program to upgrade and take roads into the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) system. The program allows private subdivisions’ streets to be upgraded to minimum standards permitting their addition to the secondary system of highways through a combination of property owner, County and State funding. The County will accept applications postmarked by September 1, 2017. In 1932, the General Assembly passed legislation that created the secondary system of state highways. VDOT was designated to manage and maintain the new highway system. Over the years, guidelines were established to ensure that qualifying roads could become eligible for acceptance into the state-maintained secondary system. The process to add existing roads that are not maintained by the state to this highway system begins with the local Board of Supervisors. Developers of subdivisions build most of Virginia’s new roads. Streets built to the standards established in VDOT’s Subdivision Street Requirements and The Pavement Design Guide are eligible to become state-

maintained. For many years, counties allowed subdivision streets to be built that did not meet the minimum standards permitting their addition to the secondary system of highways. The maintenance of such roads remains the responsibility of the developer or homeowners that are served. In many cases, when the cost of maintaining these roads becomes unaffordable, the citizens request the state to accept their maintenance responsibility. In addition, residents on older, rural roads outside of established subdivisions often maintain their roads, too. These citizens may also want their roads to be added to the state-maintained highway system. In October 2005, the Warren County Board of Supervisors adopted a policy that will allow the County to cost-share with VDOT and the various property owners’ associations/ property owners to bring roads into the state system subject to available funding. Eligible roads will be defined as those meeting the criteria for Rural Additions under Code Section 33.2335.

Because of the State’s minimum grade requirements (no more than a 10% slope); many of the private subdivision roads in Warren County cannot be brought up to state standards and taken into the system. Eligible roads must: 1. have been shown on a plat which was recorded or otherwise opened to public use and used by motor vehicles for at least 20 years. 2. for any reason, not have been taken into the secondary state highway system. 3. serve at least three (3) families per mile. If approved for Rural Addition funding, a project shall be determined upon the number of homes served by the proposed project and the public safety impact of improving the proposed road. An approved project will also take into account the terrain, drainage and/or other potential environmental issues that could increase the cost of the project. The County will provide up to 25% of the total cost of an eligible project up to $250,000 subject to annual funding by the Board of Supervisors based on the adopted priority list.

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homeowners’ association/Sanitary District must agree to pay for the cost of removal or relocation of any utility lines, mail boxes, fences or other improvements at the commencement of the project. The affected property owners/ homeowner’s association/Sanitary District must agree to pay for any legal fees and surveying necessary to establish the street right-of-way and any easements. These costs would include any field survey, office work to prepare necessary plats/deeds, and any recordation costs. Any potential project would have to be connected to an existing state maintained roadway and meet all VDOT access/sight distance requirements. Anyone interested in participating in the program should contact County Administrator Doug Stanley at (540) 636-4600 or dstanley@warrencountyva.net

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Town Council postpones action on two issues Discussion concerned opening the flea market on Fridays and the upcoming Council appointment By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report Postponement was the course of action for the Front Royal Town Council at their July 24th meeting. The first item voted on postponed action on whether to allow the Front Royal Flea Market on Commerce Avenue to be open on Fridays in addition to their regularly scheduled Saturdays and Sundays. Councilman John Connolly moved to affirm an ordinance that would allow flea markets to be open on Fridays. Councilman Jacob Meza finally seconded Connolly’s motion after almost 10 seconds of silence. Shortly before the motion to affirm and the second, there was a public hearing held on the matter. Only one speaker signed up to speak. Ann Orndorff, who is co-owner of Springtime Garden on Warren Avenue in Front Royal, rose to speak about concerns she had regarding the flea market. Orndorff said that her comments and concerns had nothing to do with competition, rather more to do with business rules. Orndorff began by saying that her business pays $8,000 in town taxes, about $26,000 in state taxes and $3,000 in payroll taxes on a yearly basis. She raised the question about the business

rules and how they are applied to brick and mortar retail businesses vs. flea markets. Orndorff also talked about how flea markets are defined. She said that her thinking was that flea markets were like swap meets which are there to sell used items, but she frequently observed that a number of vendors at Andrick’s Flea Market sold new items as well. Andrick’s Flea Market is the party that is requesting an amendment to the Town’s code to allow them to be open on Fridays. Orndorff also questioned whether the codes and fee structure may be slanted in favor of the operation of flea markets. When she was finished speaking, Mayor Hollis Tharpe asked Town Manager Joe Waltz to contact Orndorff to answer her concerns. After the public hearing, during the discussion period, Vice Mayor Eugene Tewalt asked what the decision was about how the flea market would be charged. He wanted to know if the Town should go out and collect a dollar per table per day or whether a flat annual fee for the vendors could be collected. After the mayor instructed Waltz to answer, he replied that after a previous work session, a $250 annual fee had been decided upon. He noted that a fee schedule had not yet been advertised for a public hearing.

Tewalt asked if that would take place at the second hearing and Waltz replied that there would have to be a separate public hearing. He raised concerns about the required two-week advertising period for the public hearing on the $250 annual fee and that the fee would not be included in the second and last reading regarding the amendment change to allow the flea market to be open on Fridays. Waltz confirmed for Tewalt that the next vote would only be on the amendment to add Fridays to the flea market schedule. The fee schedule would not be up for a vote at that meeting. After Tharpe asked for additional discussion, Tewalt said, “Mr. Mayor, I think we need to make some type of decision here tonight by not voting on this motion due to the fact that if we vote on this motion in the negative, we can’t bring it back. If we vote in the positive then what we have on our iPad is what is going to be approved. So, I think we need to make a motion to postpone any vote on this until we get the proper coordinates in front of us, so we can approve it.” There was additional discussion on what was the best way to proceed. Tewalt, agreeing on an amended motion, said, “Mr. Mayor I move that we amend the motion to table action on this flea market until it’s advertised properly and then brought back to our next meeting.”

Town Attorney Douglas W. Napier advised council that the word “postpone” would be a better fit. Tewalt responded. “I amend my motion to postpone until the next regular council meeting that would meet the advertisement schedule in the newspaper,” he said. Connolly seconded the amended motion. The vote was taken on the postponement and passed on a 5-0 vote. The next agenda item was one that the press was eagerly waiting for. And that was the appointment of a new councilmember to replace Councilwoman Bébhinn Egger, who resigned her council position when she married and moved out of Virginia. Councilman John Connolly took the lead and addressed the issue. “Mr. Mayor I move that the council postpone item nine on the agenda to an unspecified date,” he said. Councilman William Sealock seconded the motion. Connolly explained the reason for his motion. “Mr. Mayor, It is always a difficult process for us to appoint a council member. We have had some great and qualified candidates come forward. We have also had some councilmembers who were on vacation throughout this process, so in the interest of giving everybody adequate time to make their considerations and to be fair to

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The proposal letter from M.O.D.E reads, “It is with great pleasure we submit the following Design Concept and Budget Breakdown for negotiations on a letter of intent for the redevelopment of the site at 2 East

Main Street. The concept as shared develops a public ground level restaurant, recycling brick to build a kitchen wing with a pizza oven and beer garden. A work hub flex space will expand the restaurant area or

can become an isolated business space based on market needs. The upper levels will provide four two story studio apartments featuring Pedini kitchen and bathroom design options in contemporary and transitional stylings. The rear of the building will include two one and a half level work/live studios. This area will be expressed with a low maintenance siding while the main body of the building will feature a stucco finish. Other details will include window rail flower boxes, pocket shutters and south facing canopy shades. The large central dormer will feature mechanical ventilation as required. The overall quality of the project will be to fit in while attracting young professionals to downtown Front Royal by creating a new building on this primary site that signals a smart and positive change for the community.” The proposal letter also stated that the EDA will fund the project while the development group will have a lease-to-own agreement in place with an early buyout option and

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New Economic Development Authority Chairman outlines its role Greg Drescher compared their work to launching a rocket to the moon

Economic Development Authority Board Chairman Greg Drescher hands out “Rocket Science Pens” to the board members after reviewing the Authority’s roles and by-laws.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report What does the Warren County/ Front Royal Economic Development Authority (EDA) do for the community? How much power do they have?

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the deal is made or broken. Bottom line, our process to get that simple charge for creating jobs and increasing the tax base is often complicated and deeply involved,” Drescher continued. He compared the process of the EDA to rocket science – that to get a rocket to the moon takes vision and creativity. “It takes a tremendous amount of knowledge and working through many, many details so that the plan comes together and the rocket lands in the right spot,” he added. At the point in his comments, he presented the board with a gift of a rocket science pen, saying it was the same type of pen that astronauts used during the moon landing and continue to use on the International Space Station. He described how the pen

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These projects were the Shenandoah Farm Sanitary District’s #1, #3, and #4 Rural Addition priorities in the Fiscal Year 2016/17 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP, reviewed annually with the Property Owners Association Board (POSF) and approved by the Warren County Board of Supervisors provides a blueprint for improvements within the District. The CIP includes both VDOT Revenue Sharing Projects and “in-house” projects in a prioritized list to provide guidance for staff to implement road and drainage improvements. The completion of these projects represents the 11th, 12th, and 13th roadways the County has developed and upgraded through the Rural Addition program. Since taking on the administration of the Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District road system in July 2010 the County has upgraded and turned over approx. 2.5 miles of roadways within the District to VDOT. This program allows for private subdivision streets to be upgraded to minimum state standards permitting their addition to the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) Secondary Road System. The roadways were

reconstructed to provide a 20’ wide paved surface with 2’ stabilized shoulders. Roadway culverts and private entrance pipes were replaced and/or supplemented throughout the projects, side ditches constructed where necessary to improve drainage, and safety signage installed. The projects were funded through VDOT’s Revenue Sharing Program with VDOT picking up 50% of the eligible costs and Warren County and the Sanitary District covering the remaining costs. Since completion, the roadways have been accepted by VDOT for maintenance. Improving these types of streets and turning them over to VDOT allows for the Sanitary District funds that would normally be targeted for their maintenance to be used to maintain and improve other roads. According to Warren County Administrator Doug Stanley, “The VDOT Revenue Sharing Program allows the County to administer these types of projects at a much lower cost. Since we don’t have all the overhead costs that VDOT does, we can complete them much more cost effectively. Deputy County Administrator Robert “Bob” Childress, who manages the Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District for the County, developed and provided daily oversight of construction on the projects. Bob’s background and experience in road maintenance and construction with VDOT prior to his employment with the County have proved to be invaluable as we seek to make significant improvements to the infrastructure of the Sanitary District.” According to Childress, “The projects were completed well within budget. The originally approved VDOT estimates for the projects totaled $867,250. While all final billing has not been processed, it appears

the projects have been successfully completed for approximately $325,000. The substantial underrun of cost is primarily attributed to less rock than what was originally anticipated and lower than expected utility relocation costs. The Sanitary District’s 25% share of the final cost will be approximately $81,250. Work began in early April and was completed in early July. The roadway grading and drainage work were completed by General Excavation, Inc. of Warrenton, with the asphalt surfaces being placed by Carroll Construction Company, Inc. of Winchester. We were very blessed to experience good weather this summer and to have had knowledgeable contractors on our team which allowed us to complete the projects within our construction schedule”. Childress goes on to say, “These projects represent a huge step forward in meeting the District and Shenandoah Farms Property Owners Associations long term transportation goals. With the completion of these three projects, approx. 1.0 mile of the Old Oak Ln. corridor remains to be improved. Upgrading the Old Oak Lane corridor will improve access and make travel safer for residents, enhance response times for emergency vehicles/equipment, and allow Warren County school buses to travel through the community.” Planning for the remaining two phases of Old Oak Lane from the current end of VDOT maintenance at Venus Branch Road on to the intersection with Western Ln. has already started. The remaining projects are currently in the Sanitary District’s approved CIP and the County will likely be applying for VDOT funding through the Revenue Sharing program this fall. Stanley goes on to say, “We

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Virginia State Police seeking help in 19-year disappearance of Strasburg infant and related homicide

The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Culpeper Field Office is seeking the public’s help with a homicide and abduction that occurred at a Strasburg residence July 27, 1998. The 2-month-old child, Allyson Dalton, was last seen at approximately 7:45 a.m. on July 27, 1998, at her mother’s second-floor apartment in the 100 block of Charles Street in Strasburg. She was with her mother, Sylena Jo Dalton, at the time. Later that same day, at 2:25 p.m., one of the mother’s coworkers found 20-year-old Sylena stabbed to death on a couch inside the residence. Allyson was missing and so were several of her baby bottles. Investigators believe Sylena was killed between 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., that morning of July 27, 1998. Neighbors told police that no screams were heard nor was there any disturbance made that morning at the apartment. No murder weapon was found at the scene. “Since the beginning of this case 19 years ago, it has been a challenging one because of the complexities of it involving both a homicide and an in-

fant disappearing without a trace,” said Capt. Gary Wilson, Commander of the VSP BCI Culpeper Field Office. “We do believe little Allyson was abducted by whoever murdered her mother. We are hopeful that someone will feel safe enough to come forward now, after all these years, and help bring a murderer and kidnapper to justice. Sylena and Allyson’s family deserves the truth and closure they’ve been so desperately seeking for the past 19 years.” At the time of her disappearance, Allyson, was 8 pounds and 1 foot 8 inches long. A white female, she had brown hair and blue eyes. Allyson’s biological father was not living with her and her mother at the time of the murder/abduction. He has cooperated with investigators over the years. Anyone with information about Sylena Jo Dalton’s murder, Allyson’s disappearance, and/or recognizes the age-progression photo of what Allyson might look like now as a 19-yearold is encouraged to call the State Police toll-free at 1-888-300-0156, by dialing #77 on a cell phone, or by email at questions@vsp.virginia.gov Goodlatte Statement on Introduction of the RAISE Act House Judiciary Committee Chair-

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How to experience the great American solar eclipse without damaging your vision

A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely covers the Sun’s disk, as seen in this 1999 solar eclipse. Solar prominences can be seen along the limb (in red) as well as extensive coronal filaments. (Total Solar eclipse 1999 in France. * Additional noise reduction performed by Diliff. Original image by Luc Viatour.)

An annular solar eclipse (above) occurs when the Moon is too far away to completely cover the Sun’s disk (May 20, 2012). During a partial solar eclipse (below), the Moon blocks only part of the Sun’s disk (October 23, 2014). (Top image by Smrgeog. Bottom image by Tomruen/Wiki Commons)

The Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology offer tips on how to safely view this once-in-alifetime event On Aug. 21, millions of people in the U.S. will see day turn to night as a total solar eclipse passes over North America. The last time this happened from coast to coast was 1918. Temperatures will drop rapidly as the moon completely covers the sun. You will be able to see the spectacular colors and light of the sun’s atmosphere, a sight revealed to us only during a total solar eclipse. While you cannot completely prepare yourself for the sight of a total

solar eclipse, ophthalmologists — physicians who specialize in medical and surgical eye care — want you to be prepared with proper eye protection. Viewing even the smallest sliver of a crescent sun peeking out from behind the moon is enough to cause irreversible damage to your vision. Russell N. Van Gelder, MD, Ph.D., a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, has treated patients who have lost vision to the sun. “The complete solar eclipse is a wonderful and memorable phenomenon that should be experienced by everyone in the eclipse path,” said Dr. Van Gelder. “It is essential, however, that viewing is done safely. Viewing

the sun directly, even for brief periods, can cause permanent damage to the retina and result in blindness. I have patients who viewed the sun 40 years ago, who remain without central vision in their affected eyes.” Suzanne M Everhart DO, President of the Virginia Society of Ophthalmology agrees with Dr Van Gelder. “All ophthalmologists, during their training or in their private practices, know or have seen patients who are blind from solar maculopathy caused by looking at the solar eclipse without proper eye protection. The blindness is caused by viewing, even peeking, at the eclipse, and it is permanent and irreversible. There is no treatment. I urge everyone to watch the shadow as the eclipse occurs on the ground if outdoors, or look out your window as the shadow moves across a neighboring building or neighboring house as the moon passes in front of the sun. Enjoy the experience without permanently damaging your eyes. Just remember do not look up! The appropriate safety glasses are listed below. Sunglasses are not strong enough to protect your eyes.” Dr. Van Gelder explains that the lenses in your eyes act like a magnifying glass, one that is 5 times more

powerful than a handheld magnifier. Think about how you can use that typical handheld magnifier to focus the sun to burn holes in paper. That’s what happens when you look at the sun without eye protection. You focus the sun’s light on the retina, burning holes in light-sensitive photoreceptor cells, causing blindness. There is one exception to this rule.

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enough to protect your eyes. To date, only four manufacturers have certified that their eclipse glasses and handheld solar viewers meet international safety standards: Rainbow Symphony; American Paper Optics; Thousand Oaks Optical; and TSE 17. Inspect your solar filter before the eclipse, and don’t use it if it’s scratched or damaged. Another option is to view the eclipse through #14 welder’s glass. That’s much darker than the shades arc welders typically wear. Use solar filters on camera lenses, binoculars, and telescopes. Do not use solar eclipse glasses to look through a camera, binoculars or a telescope. The sun can melt the fil-

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No Bruce it is not a sin, more like a commandment. Within Shenandoah National Park, Tree-of-heaven is a targeted exotic plant because of its ability to rapidly grow and spread and also because it is known to produce a toxin in its leaves and bark that can inhibit the growth of other plants. It is important to the park to kill the invasive exotic species such as Tree-of-heaven because invasive exotic species are known to be a significant threat to biodiversity. (Only habitat loss is a greater threat.) As an invasive exotic plant, the National Park Service attempts to remove Tree-of-heaven from its lands. Removal is a difficult task requiring extreme diligence.

Identification: Tree-of-heaven leaves are compound, one to four feet long, and can have 11 to 25 alternating leaflets along the stem. Each leaflet will have at least one glandular tooth along the base. The leaves look similar to those of black walnut and sumac. The bark along the stems is typically smooth and pale gray and along the twigs is light chestnut brown. The tree is adioecious (male or female) and blooms in late spring creating small flowers ranging in color from green to orange. The fruit produced, called samaras, is flat, papery and twisted. Management: Elimination of Tree-of-heaven requires diligence, due to its abundant seed production, high germination rate, and vegetative reproduction. 1. Visually inspect your property. Be aware that there are several woody plants that appear similar to Tree-of-heaven 2. Pull out easy-to-pull plants. Care must be taken to remove the entire plant, as roots and fragments will almost certainly regrow.

3. During July, August, and up to midSeptember cut Tree-of-heaven down to one inch from the ground and immediately apply straight (undiluted) glyphosate herbicide to the freshly cut stump using a paint brush or sponge applicator. If you don’t apply a chemical to the stump the tree will rapidly re-sprout in all directions. Always be extremely careful with herbicide applications, especially in the vicinity of valuable ornamental trees and shrubs. To learn more about tree identification, control, and care, I highly recommend the “All About Trees” class conducted by the Front Royal/Warren County Tree Stewards. Sign up now: http://www.treesfrontroyal.org/ I guarantee you will have a TREE-mendous time! Your Pal in the trees,

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Friday, August 4 A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Frederick County Fair at 155 Fairground Rd. Clear Brook. 6 days of fun! The Frederick County Fair will have carnival rides, food, demolition derby, beauty pageants, go-kart racing, livestock shows, a petting zoo, and more! Adults (12+) $7.00, Children (Ages 6 to 11) $3.00, 5 and Under Free. Weekly Ticket - Adult – 6 day pass $20.00 Child – 6 day pass $10.00. Ride all night each night for $20. ***NO REFUNDS – NO RAIN CHECKS – NO EXCEPTIONS*** Wilson’s Petting Zoo All WEEK 4:00-9:00 pm. Friday 8/4 4:00 pm. Gates open, 6:30 pm. Livestock Sale, 7:00-9:30 Robbie Limon, 7:30 pm. Demolition Derby, Saturday 8/5 3:00 pm Gates open, 6:30 Tot Pig Scramble (must register on 7/30 or 7/31), 7:00 Demolition Derby, 7:00 Springfield Exit on the South Lawn Stage. http://www.frederickcountyfair.com/#2 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. 540-635-9909 http://blueridgearts.org/ 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm. 7:30pm Bluemont Concert Series at 1 N. Loudoun St. Winchester. Enjoy an evening of music on the lawn of the 1840 Courthouse! Tonight’s performer is Furnace Mountain. Furnace Mountain consists of Dave Van Deventer on Fiddle and Vocals, Morgan Morrison on Bouzouki and Vocals, Aimee Curl on Bass and Vocals, Danny Knicely on Mandolin, and includes transient members Zach Lester or Bodhran, and John Flower on Washtub. The band has graced stages near and far, from the Yangtzee River in China to the banks of the Shenandoah River, where they host the famous Watermelon Park Fest each year. The music of Furnace Mountain is at times lively and raucous, with spirited fiddle melodies weaving in and around the powerful rhythms of the bass and bouzouki. It is at other times poignant and poetic, with sublime vocal harmonies beautifully interpreting some of the oldest songs ever written. 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,

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fortable clothes and refreshments are advised. For further information call 540-8692896 or visit www.kernstownbattle.org Tour is available every Saturday, May-October, at 11am and 1pm. 2:30pm Kneading in Silence: A Glimpse into the Life of the Enslaved Cook Judah at Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd. in Middletown. This 30 minute presentation discussing the life of Judah, the enslaved cook of Belle Grove. Purchased by the Hite’s with her two young boys, Judah remained their cook until her death in 1836. This program will take place in the winter kitchen of the Belle Grove Manor House. Offered first Saturdays May - October. http:// www.nps.gov/cebe 5pm - 9pm Helltown Cruiser’s Cruise In at the Gazebo, 414 E Main St Front Royal. Music by DJ Freddie Welcome to Helltown Cruisers in Front Royal, Va. We enjoy getting together showing our cars and cruising around. Hope to see you there, no fees or costs. 540-450-7939. 4:30pm North Fork Shenandoah River Restoration BINGO at Front Royal Elks Lodge, 4088 Guard Hill Road, Front Royal. Doors open at 4:30pm. Va. Bingo is open to the general public and there is no guest fee required to partake. Food and drinks are available at the Elks Cafe. Sunday, August 6 Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Sunday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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/

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Monday, August 7 A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%. All day The 60th Annual Warren County Fair at 26 Fairground Rd. Front Royal. The Warren County Fair is a family oriented event that provides families in our community with a low-cost, safe, and fun environment to enjoy together. Livestock, rides, monster trucks, kids activities and great entertainment, plus much, much more! Visit their website for more info: http://warrencountyfair.com/fair-schedule-2/# 540-6355827 Tuesday, August 8 A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. All day The 60th Annual Warren County Fair at 26 Fairground Rd. Front Royal. (See description August 7.) Wednesday, August 9 Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. All day The 60th Annual Warren County Fair at 26 Fairground Rd. Front Royal. (See description August 7.) Thursday, August 10 A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 80. All day The 60th Annual Warren County Fair at 26 Fairground Rd. Front Royal. (See description August 7.) 4:30pm North Fork Shenandoah River Restoration BINGO. (See description August 5.) Friday, August 11 All day The 60th Annual Warren County Fair at 26 Fairground Rd. Front Royal. (See description August 7.) 6pm Guided Civil War Walking Tour at Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum, 20 N Loudoun St. 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. http://www.civilwarmuseum.org/ 6pm - 9pm Gardens at Night: The Real Geniuses at Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St. Winchester. Go back to the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s with retro band The Real Geniuses. A popular MSV tradition, Gardens at Night (GAN) offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy live music, check out the MSV exhibitions at night, and explore the Museum’s seven-acre Glen See CALENDAR, 28

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CALENDAR, from 27 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! 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! http://www.themsv.org/ 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue. (See description August 4.) 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/ 7:30 pm Bluemont Concert Series: Harmonious Wail at 1 N Loudound St. Winchester. Enjoy an evening of music on the lawn of the 1840 Courthouse! Tonight’s entertainment is Harmonious Wail. Harmonious Wail draws from the rich influence of the European gypsy musicians, most notably Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli who created and developed what came to be known as Gypsy Swing. What sets the Wail apart from other wonderful talent in this growing genre is the vocal excellence of Maggie Delaney-Potthoff. The intoxicating arrangements and the sheer joy the Wail brings to every performance is downright addictive. Based out of Madison, Wisconsin, Harmonious Wail is comprised of Sims Delaney-Potthoff (mandolin, tenor guitar, vocals), Maggie Delaney-Potthoff (vocals), and Jeffo Weiss (bass). 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. http://bluemont.org/Concerts/ Winchester.html Saturday, August 12 All day The 60th Annual Warren County Fair at 26 Fairground Rd. Front Royal. (See description August 7.) 7am Route 11 Yard Crawl from New Market to Stephens City. Shop until you drop at the Annual “Route 11 Yard Crawl!” Plan to spend the day meandering through 43 miles of the Shenandoah Valley, with antiques, yard sales, and local business sales from New Market to Stephens City along the “Old Valley Pike”, Route 11. There is no official starting point for the crawl, however the official crawl is from New Market to Stephens City. You may start at any point. Start your Route 11 Yard Crawl journey at the northern end, in Stephens City. Event will be held rain or shine. Expect traffic congestion along Route 11 most of the day. Watch for pedestrians crossing Route 11. The Route 11 Yard Crawl is a partnership of the Town

of Stephens City, the Town of Middletown, the Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce, and the Shenandoah County Tourism Department. https://www.facebook. com/OfficialRoute11YardCrawl?fref=ts 9am - 5pm Marker-Miller Peach Festival at Marker-Miller Orchards, 3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester. Everything peaches!!!!!!! Peach cobbler, peach pie, peach turnovers, peach ice cream, fresh peaches GALORE! Enjoy music from 1-3pm while sitting on the front porch or in the picnic pavilion. A variety of food will be available at the food building. Don’t forget to let the kids enjoy the cow train and enjoy the peaceful scenery during the wagon ride around the farm. http://www.markermillerorchards.com/ 9am Waggin’ for Dragons at Front Royal Golf Club, 902 Country Club Road, Front Royal. Front Royal’s 4th Annual Dragon Boat Race to benefit the Warren County Humane Society will be held on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River at the Front Royal Golf Course landing. 540-635-4734 ext 226 http://wagginfordragons.com/ 9am - 3pm 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/ 9am - 1pm Old Town Winchester Farmers Market at Taylor Pavilion, 125 N Loudoun St. in Winchester. (See description August 5.) 11am and 1pm Guided Walking Tour of Kernstown Battlefield. (See description August 5.)

12 noon - 11pm Fundraising Event for the Blue Ridge Hospice at Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department, 221 N Commerce Avenue, Front Royal. Motorcycle Ride Noon to 4; Car Show Cruise-In Noon -4; Dinner 4-7; Silent Auction/Dance 8-11. All day - All access Pass $40 Benefit for the Blue Ridge Hospice. 540-305-9852 or 540-974-1385. 4:30pm North Fork Shenandoah River Restoration BINGO. (See description August 5.) 7pm Battlefield Series Program at Thoburn Property, Bowmans Mill Road in Middletown. Battlefield Series Programs highlight particular stories and events related to the Battle of Cedar Creek and other Civil War sites in the Shenandoah Valley. These programs allow visitors an opportunity to see sites not normally open, or widely accessible, to the general public. Battlefield Series programs are offered on select Saturdays, starting May 20th. Each program is free and lasts between 90 minutes to two hours. “...with a wild, fierce yell...” The Defense of Thoburn’s Redoubt. Confederate General Jubal Early’s brilliantly-planned and executed attack on October 19, 1864 at Cedar Creek caught many Union units by surprise, the first being Col. Joseph Thoburn’s 8th Corps division. Join Park Ranger Jeff Driscoll as he considers the defense of “Thoburn’s Redoubt,” that early morning in mid-October 1864. Meet at Thoburn’s Redoubt, Bowman’s Mill Road, Warren County. Admission: FREE. http://www.nps.gov/cebe 8:30pm National Park Service Star Gazing Party: Perseid Meteor Shower at Thoburn Property, Bowmans Mill Road in Middletown. Come look through

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from a restaurant in Old Town Winchester. This is a perfect event to cuddle up with a special someone and enjoy a blast from the past with an old-fashioned dinner and a movie night. “Citizen Kane” Rated as the American Film Institute’s Greatest American Film of all Time, Orson Welles’ 1941 epic tale of a publishing tycoon’s rise and fall is inventive, poignant and hugely entertaining – a landmark achievement in film. Rated PG; 119 minutes. In the event of rain, the movie will be shown at Grace Lutheran Church, 26 W. Boscawen St, Winchester. http://www.oldtownwinchesterva.com/ Sunday, August 13 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. A ranger from the Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park will present the NPS’ 1862 in a Box presentation. This 30 minute program provides an overview of the 1862 Shenandoah Valley Campaign. This interactive presentation uses the surrounding landscape features and various props (taken from a box) to “create” the Valley and place visitors “in the middle of the campaign.” http://kernstown-

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battle.org Tuesday, August 15 6am - 2pm Donut Fundraiser at Warren Memorial Hospital, 1000 N Shenandoah Ave, Front Royal. The Donut Kitchen is coming to Warren Memorial Hospital’s NORTH Entrance on TUESDAY August 15th and making their delicious donuts on their food truck 6am til 2 or until sold out. The featured donut is Salted Caramel again and also making Glazed; Chocolate Frosted; Blueberry; Cinnamon Sugar plus Peach is the filled one. Cash or Debit/Credit. These are the best donuts ..... still warm from being freshly made and so yummy! And for a good cause. This is a fundraiser sponsored by The WMH Auxiliary. Thank you for your support. Thursday, August 17 4:30pm North Fork Shenandoah River Restoration BINGO. (See description August 5.) Friday, August 18 Civil War Weekend is a special annual event that offers rare opportunities to see many sites as they may have looked at the time of the war. This year, Civil War sites throughout the area will join together to provide unique opportunities to experience the area’s remarkable wartime story. Friday through Sunday: http://bit.ly/CWW2017 5pm - 11pm Friday Night Live on Lou-

doun St. in Old Towne 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. August’s event will have a country theme featuring the return of Thom Shepherd and Coley McCabe. Thom Shepherd is the writer of five #1 singles including “Redneck Yacht Club” recorded by Craig Morgan, “Riding with Private Malone” recorded by David Ball, and Kyle Park’s “The Night is Young,” to name a few. Opening for Shepherd is Bud’s Collective, a popular bluegrass band from West Virginia. 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. Info: http://bit.ly/FNL201708 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

CRIME OF THE WEEK Frederick County Crime of the Week - July 31, 2017 This week’s Crime of the Week involves a suspicious package containing explosive materials being discovered within a church in the 200 block of Agape Way on June 19, 2016. An unknown person placed the package within a room located on the lower level of the building. If you have any information regarding any person or vehicle that may have been involved in this incident, please contact Crime Solvers at (540) 665-TIPS (8477). Information leading to the arrest of a suspect in this crime or any other crime may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Please reference Fire Incident #16004988 Winchester City Crime of the Week - July 24, 2017 The Winchester Police Department is investigating an assault with a dangerous weapon that occurred on Wednesday July 19, 2017 around 6 PM. Officer’s were dispatched to the 1800 block of Apple Blossom Drive in reference to an assault. Upon arrival officer’s met with a female who stated that they were assaulted while walking back to their residence. The victim stated that two unknown males called someone in the group by their name and then began to assault the male who they had called out by name. The victim was assaulted while trying to break up the fight and stated that the the two males who started the fight had a taser and brass knuckles. The suspects are described as a white male with blonde hair in a black shirt and of average build. The other suspect is described as a white male with dark hair and a full dark beard also being of average build. This incident is still under investigation. Please reference incident number 17028542. Anyone with information regarding possible suspect identification is encouraged to contact Crime Solvers at 540-665-TIPS (8477). Information leading to an arrest in this incident or any other incidents may result in a reward up to a $1,000.

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/ 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue. (See description August 4.) 7pm History at Sunset at Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd. Middletown. “Attention - Company!” Civil War Soldier for an Evening. Have you ever attended a Civil War “living history” event or re-enactment and wondered about all those strange movements, battle formations and commands? Or the details of the various steps in loading and firing a rifled-musket? Join a Park Ranger for a hands-on interactive experience on the basics of Civil War drill. For adults and kids alike! Meet at Belle Grove Plantation Manor House (336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown, VA). http://www. nps.gov/cebe Saturday, August 19 Civil War Weekend continues. (See description August 18.) 9am Winchester Car Caravan Tour at Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center, 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. Winchester. “A Gleam of Anxious Speculation: The African Americans’ Civil War in Winchester” - A Car Caravan Tour. As part of WinchesterFrederick County Civil War Weekend, Professor Jonathan Noyalas, Director of the McCormick Civil War Institute at Shenandoah University, will lead a car caravan tour of the Winchester area. The tour will depart from the Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center. FREE admission. For more information on the 2017 Civil War Weekend, visit: http://www.visitwinchesterva.com/civilwar-events For more information on the McCormick Civil War Institute, visit: http://www. facebook.com/McCormickCivilWarInstitute 9am - 1pm Old Town Winchester Farmers Market at Taylor Pavilion, 125 N Loudoun St. in Winchester. (See description August 5.) 9am - 3pm 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/ 10am Guided Civil War Walking Tour at Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum, 20 N Loudoun St. 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. http://www.civilwarmuseum.org/ 11am - 7pm Winchester Greek Festival at Greek Orthodox Church, 1700 Amherst St. Winchester. The Annual Winchester Greek Festival will take place on Saturday, August 19th and Sunday, August 20th, 2017. Sample our legendary Greek cuisine and experience our renown Greek music and dance. Truly great fun for the entire family! A large selection of tasty Greek food is available. If you would like to learn more about the Holy Orthodox Christian Faith, informal guided tours of the Church are given by our Presiding Priest, Father Panagiotis. Questions about the Faith and traditions are welcome. Also, the Book Store will be open offering religious items and reading material of the Orthodox faith. Other retail vendors will also be set-up to display their various items for purchase. Admission is free and ample free parking is available. Greek cooking offers an incredibly rich and diverse array of foods that are the culmination of literally thousands of years of good living, cooking, and eating. While each Greek menu item offered is fresh and inviting, it is also a culinary trip to Greece. The talented ladies of the church work for days in advance of the festival creating delicious Greek food. http://dormition.va.goarch.org/ greek-festival/ 11am and 1pm Guided Walking Tour of Kernstown Battlefield. (See description August 5.)

4:30pm North Fork Shenandoah River Restoration BINGO. (See description August 5.) Dusk Outdoor Summer Movie Series: Space Jam at Clearbrook Park, 3300 Martinsburg Pike, Clear Brook, Va. 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. Saturday, August 19 at dusk at Sherando Park (Rotary Shelter.) SPACE JAM: Basketball superstar Michael Jordan and cartoon favorite Bugs Bunny team up with others in this 1996 animated/live action feature. Also starring Bill Murray and Wayne Knight. Rated PG: 95 minutes. Sunday, August 20 Civil War Weekend continues. (See description August 18.) 11am - 4pm Peach Festival at Richard’s Fruit Market, 6410 Middle Rd. Middletown. Family Fun Day on the Farm. Lots of kids games, activities and farm animal petting zoo, great food and music too! Oh, and did we mention peaches? Peach ice cream, milk shakes, sparkling cider, smoothies, pies, muffins and more! http://www.richardsfruitmarket.com Noon - 7pm Winchester Greek Festival continues. (See description August 19.) 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/ Tuesday, August 22 4:30pm North Fork Shenandoah River Restoration BINGO. (See description August 5.) Friday, August 25 7pm History at Sunset at 8th Vermont See CALENDAR, 30

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CALENDAR, from 29 Monument Site, 8739 Valley Pike, Middletown. Voices from the Valley- What soldiers wrote home at Cedar Creek. http://www.nps. gov/cebe 7pm Gazebo Gatherings Summer Concert Series is presented by the Blue Ridge

Barn Storming, Car Show Kids Play Area, Free balloon animals, face painting Food, fun and more.... plus The Flying Circus. 540-635-3570. 11am - 6pm Belle Grove Wine Fest at Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd. Middletown. The Wine Fest is an annual favorite event at Belle Grove that will feature tastings from regional vineyards, music, chef demonstrations, vendors, and more! http://www.bellegrove.org 11am and 1pm Guided Walking Tour of Kernstown Battlefield. (See description August 5.) 2pm - 7pm Dynamic Life Ministries Youth Outreach at the Gazebo at Main and Chester St. Front Royal. Youth outreach

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doun St. in Winchester. (See description August 5.) 11am and 1pm Guided Walking Tour of Kernstown Battlefield. (See description August 5.) 9am - 3pm 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/ 2:30pm Kneading in Silence: A Glimpse into the Life of the Enslaved Cook Judah at Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd. in Middletown. This 30 minute presen-

Saturday, September 2 9am Appaloosa Festival at Skyline Ranch Resort, 751 Mountain Rd. Front Royal. Scythian’s Third Appaloosa Festival!! Over 40 bands in two days! Featuring music - all kinds of music - Bluegrass, Celtic, Americana, Country and Folk. Festival attendees can enjoy camping, horseback riding, hiking, biking, canoeing, late night jams, local wine, craft beer, food and workshops. 540-635-4169 http://appaloosafestival.com/ 9am - 1pm Old Town Winchester Farmers Market at Taylor Pavilion, 125 N Lou-

tation discussing the life of Judah, the enslaved cook of Belle Grove. Purchased by the Hite’s with her two young boys, Judah remained their cook until her death in 1836. This program will take place in the winter kitchen of the Belle Grove Manor House. Offered first Saturdays May - October. http:// www.nps.gov/cebe 4:30pm North Fork Shenandoah River Restoration BINGO. (See description August 5.) 5pm - 9pm Helltown Cruiser’s Cruise In at the Gazebo, 414 E Main St Front Royal. Music by DJ Freddie Welcome to Helltown Cruisers in Front Royal, Va. We enjoy get-

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Sunday, September 3 9am Appaloosa Festival continues. (See description September 2.) Noon - 4pm Front Royal Farmers Market today - possible cooking demonstrations

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