Warren/Frederick County Report Volume XII, Issue 19 • Late September, 2017
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Discovering Warren County: Appaloosa celebrates three years!
By Ken Thurman Warren/Frederick County Report Labor Day weekend saw the third annual Appaloosa Festival come to life at Skyline Ranch Resort. This spirited music festival featured Bluegrass, Celtic, Americana, and more, plus twenty bands on two stages over two days using the newly erected main stage. Despite rain all day Saturday, I witnessed a crowd of over 1,200 dancing in the rain as Scythian and other musicians like the Gothard Sisters from Seattle, Washington, the Six-String Soldiers, Karikatura, the Brother Cover photo by Ken Thurman
Brothers, Plate Scrapers, Runa, Forlorn Strangers, and the Will Overman Band played, alternating between the Main Stage (sponsored by Strong Oaks Woodshop) and the Saloon Stage (sponsored by Exit Premier Realty). After a late-night jam session featuring Humming House and Forlorn Strangers lasting until 2:00 a.m., the musicians geared up for Sunday. Sunday, a bright and sunny day, brought the crowd to over 3,000 as literally thousands sat in lawn chairs or danced in front of the two stages. Sunday featured performances by Tajci, Ben-David Warner, the Fireside Collective, the Little Hill Trio, the Gothard Sisters, the Boyle School, Frank Solivan, Karikatura, Scythian,
Jesse Lege & Joel Savoy, and Eddie From Ohio. And, of course a latenight jam featuring Scythian and Friends. In addition to the stage shows, the festival featured a “Kids Stage” with sing-alongs and dancing sponsored by the Appaloosa Blue Ridge Arts Foundation, a “Workshop Zone” with Cajun cooking, music, a banjo workshop, and more sponsored by the Renaissance Montessori School, plus a “Clubhouse Stage” for the “Late Night Jams”. VIP ticket holders were treated to their own tent next to the Main Stage. Patrons also had the opportunity to take advantage of multiple craft and food vendors, a Beer Garden, a General Store, and a Kids Play Area.
Truly fun music, food, and more for the whole family. Presented by Scythian, named after Ukrainian nomads, Scythian (sith-eeyin) plays roots music from Celtic, Eastern European and Appalachian traditions with thunderous energy, technical prowess, and storytelling songwriting, beckoning crowds into a barn-dance, rock concert experience. Nashville’s Music City Roots says Scythian (local to Front Royal) is, “what happens when rock star charisma meets Celtic dervish fiddling.” The Washington Post rightly says, “Scythian’s enthusiasm is contagious, and shows seem to end with everyone dancing, jumping around and hoisting glasses.” Missed this year’s festival? I en-
courage all to watch www.AppaloosaFestival.com for next Labor Day’s Appaloosa Festival news and to plan on attending this unique and exciting fun filled event.
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Front Royal Batman Cosplayers love to perform for local groups “We feel that a few people as costumed characters or heroes can do some good for others and their community”
Kurt Sponsler (aka Batman) says the Front Royal Batman Cosplayers Group was created in 2012 originally as a fun group project to portray Batman characters and do photos and possibly a fan-made film, but the group quickly found itself being invited to birthday parties, fundraisers, parades, and other events. They are seen here dressed in their costumes.
Kurt Sponsler (aka Batman) says the Front Royal Batman Cosplayers Group was created in 2012 originally as a fun
group project to portray Batman characters and do photos and possibly a fan-made film.
But the group quickly found itself being invited to birthday parties, fundraisers, parades, and other events.
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Kurt said the idea originated with his wife, Taelor. They were friends in high school, and had always talked about having comic book-accurate costumes of Batman and Batgirl which sprang from their mutual interest in Batman, and they always talked of attending a Comic Con in these costumes and doing events and other events. Although they met in high school, they didn’t begin dating each other until June 2012 which is when their two-year-old idea became a reality. “We acquired our first version of the costumes, and from there some of our closest friends joined to become costumed characters of the Batman universe,” Kurt said. Steven Bayne became The Joker. “Steven and I have been close friends since junior high and always shared a mutual interest in comic book heroes and video games and music. It’s as if we were always destined to be cosplayers, as we have hand made our own Halloween costumes in the past,” he said. The Batman and Joker duo was set in stone after he and Steven attended
school on Halloween dressed as Batman and The Joker. They had gotten the costumes from Wal-Mart at the last minute in a rush, and became the talk of the school because the hit film, The Dark Knight was in theatres and Batman was a popular topic at school. “Shortly after Taelor and I acquired our costumes, I asked Steven personally to be The Joker like we did in high school, and he joined us later in 2013 in our project, Steven has a 7-year-old daughter that he takes care of, and helps his fiancé in raising her four kids,” said Kurt. Meaghan McCabe is Steven’s fiancée, and Steve proposed to Meaghan at Awesome Con 2017 in full Joker garb. Meaghan, dressed as Harley Quinn, said yes! Meaghan has always been a fan of comic books, anime, and her cosplay character Harley Quinn. “She met her match when she found out her fiancé cosplayed the Joker and requested to be a part of the Batman Cosplayers group and their relationship took off from there,” Kurt said. She now joins the rest of the group in the charities and events they attend. Meaghan is the mother of three sons and a daughter who she raises with Steven and his daughter. Justin Davis is Robin. Justin is also a close friend of theirs and has also known them since junior high. The original three cosplayers asked Justin to take on the role of Batman’s side kick, Robin, because they believed he would be perfect for it. “He joined us in our project with much enthusiasm,” Kurt continued. In his spare time, Justin pursues a career in acting and art and hopes to one day illustrate comic books or perform in films. “All in all, all of us feel we have some relatable connection to these characters we portray in some way, which helps us fill their role and be as authentic as we can to those who meet us, and we all feel that a few people as costumed characters or heroes can do some good for others and their community,” Kurt summarized. The group will be at Samuels Public Library’s Samicon on September 16th and will also be at the Ressie Jeffries Elementary School’s “Be a Backpack Superhero” school dance benefit on October 13th.
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Council and public meet the new Front Royal Chief of Police Major Kerry “Kahle” Megalis was presented at Town meeting with supportive family looking on
Front Royal Town Councilman, Bill Sealock, presents new Chief of Police Kerry “Kahle” Megalis to the Front Royal Town Council.
By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report An exciting topic at the September 11 Front Royal Council meeting was the appointment of Major Kerry “Kahle” Megalis as the new Chief of Police. During one of the year’s shortest meetings, Town Manager Joe Waltz reported that he had hired the new Chief and took time to introduce him. Members of Megalis’ family had come to the meeting in support of his new appointment, and he was given an opportunity to say a few words to the council. “I am grateful for the chance to continue to serve the community and to lead the Front Royal Police Department,” Chief Megalis said. He comes with an impressive resume, having spent most of his career with the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office just like his predecessor, former Chief of Police Norman Shiflett. Megalis will assume his official duties effective October 1, 2017. The council didn’t waste time on passing a full agenda at the abbreviated meeting. But they were requested to approve DMV Highway Safety Grants and also passed an impressive consent agenda with eight items on the list. 1. a Selective Enforcement-Alcohol Grant that is to be used toward an approved total amount of $19,176 ($12,784 federal funds + $6,392
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traffic-safety-related training event. 4. a Selective Enforcement-Speed Grant to be used toward an approved total amount of $6,000 ($4,000 federal funds + $2,000 matching) to pay officers who work overtime for selective enforcement assignments specifically related to saturation patrols that focus on speed related issues. Town/County Liaison Committee Meeting budget items were: A request to approve a correction to the motion for a resolution approved by Council on August 28, 2017 for an Encroachment Agreement at 311 Blue Ridge Avenue for Karen Marshall for Council approval of a resolution for an existing encroachment of a portion of Kimberly Dawn Wilson’s property located at 831 Commerce Avenue of a chain link fence onto a Blue Ridge Avenue right-of-way located at 311 Blue Ridge Avenue for property owner Karen Marshall for a period not to exceed five years. The period may be extended by additional five-year periods by further Encroachment License executed by the Town manager in the name of Town Council. Council was requested to consider approval of the following revisions: Town Council had approved a resolution on July 11, 2016 that enacted a policy for Town fixed video equipment
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A request to approve a bid from Mattern & Craig for bridge safety inspections of eleven structures with a length greater than 20 feet but not more than 200 feet within the Town at a cost of $13,300 and then perform the load rating analysis services at the
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The family members of newly minted Chief of Police Kerry “Kahle” Megalis attend the Front Royal Town Council meeting in a show of support for him.
same time at a cost of $21,400 for a total cost of $34,700 to be performed by December 17, 2017. A request to approve a bid from Anixter, Inc. for the purchase of seven reels of Okonite cable at a cost of $25,964, to be used by the town energy services department.
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Town staff and a viewing committee reviewed this request, and adjacent property owners were notified of the original request and were notified by certified letter inviting them to the public hearing. A public hearing was held to receive comments and concerns from the public on August 28, 2017. This measure passed with no discussion from council on a 5-0 vote. A request to approve and accept a Deed of Gift of Conservation Easement of approximately 40 acres located on Route 340 and along the South Fork of the Shenandoah River from Llewellyn LLC (Shenandoah Avenue LLC), with the condition that the plat be revised and that Council acknowledges that the conservation easement conforms to the Town’s Comprehensive Plan as it is located within an area that is designated in the Town’s Comprehensive Plan for future conservation use. This measure was also passed on a 5-0 vote with no discussion from council members. Consideration of a measure for Council to implement the November 9, 2009 Resolution to Abandon Undeveloped Right-of-Way and Authorize Conveyance of an Undeveloped Portion of W. 8th Street to William M. Biggs and William J. Biggs. The Resolution authorized the mayor to execute a Quitclaim Deed to William J. Biggs and William M. Biggs for an unimproved and unused portion of W. 8th Street in return for payment to the Town by the Biggs family of the sum of $30,000. During this same time Mr. Biggs filed a claim with the Town in the amount of $2,586.53 in property damages to his fence and gate due to the installation of a storm sewer. Council is requested to consider approval of the payment of the claims to the Biggs family in the amount of $2,586.83 to be deducted from the $30,000 owed to the Town for the property referenced above. This measure passed on a 5-0 vote with no discussion from the members of council. With no further business to come before the council Mayor Hollis Tharpe adjourned the meeting. – tim@areaguides.com Now Hiring Winchester Writers
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Council looks at upgrades to U.S. 340-522 corridor water system Dominion is considering pulling back funds initially agreed upon if Front Royal does not move forward
Councilman Eugene Tewalt listens to presentation concerning the 522 Corridor water system upgrade in the works.
By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report On September 5, the Front Royal Town Council held their first work session of the month and heard a presentation from Town Manager Joe Waltz, regarding a discussion about the upcoming U.S. 340-522 corridor water system upgrade. CHA Design/Construction Solutions (CHA) out of Blacksburg, Virginia was on hand to make the presentation and asks any questions. In the original plan to upgrade the water system Dominion Power agreed to provide funds up to $3.5 million or 75 percent of the cost to help fund the construction of a project that would provide a redundancy (looping system) in the event of a line break. But, “We are almost at a point where Dominion is going to pull the $3.5 million from the project,” Waltz informed the council at the beginning of the work session. He told the council that the Town is getting indications from Dominion that unless they begin to act on the upgrades to the system, Dominion is considering pulling back the funds that they initially agreed to. Steve Steel with CHA was on hand to make a presentation to the council, and reminded the council of the agreement with Dominion. “Dominion is a facility that absolutely cannot operate without water.
So if there is a line break from the Shenandoah or any line break along both the river crossings and Dominion is stuck trying to get equipment down there, and they are down for three days, once the million gallons of water are gone, everybody in that area is going to be out of water. It would be a game-ender if that were to happen. Dominion decided that it was worth it to them because if they are down for a day they will lose a million dollars a day in revenue,” he informed them. Mayor Hollis Tharpe reminded the council that this was an agreement between the town and Dominion and instructed Town Attorney Doug Napier to investigate the contract between the town and Dominion Power. Throughout the discussion period the main question was what happens if the looping system upgrade does not get built. Councilman Bill Sealock’s question was why this project isn’t happening. And he questioned the size of the lines for the looping system. “We’ve got it in the budget. Why isn’t it happening? We’ve got a real liability here. I’m wondering why we don’t have a backup plan. It might be long range, whether it is a 12-inch pipe or a 14-inch pipe plan. That ought to be in our long-range plan,” Sealock said. Council Eugene Tewalt weighed in, adding, “I have some concerns on whether or not we can get enough wa-
ter through two 12-inch lines that is going to be feeding six-inch lines and four-inch lines. That is where my issues are right now,” he offered. The mayor reminded council that those questions will be answered later and they were now moving forward with permitting. Tewalt replied that he was not ready to move forward on digging up ground at this point. He stated that he wanted to find out what size pipes the town has now and the amount of water we can get through 12-inch pipes before he was going to consider supporting the project. Waltz replied, “I want to check on a few things. First being, can Dominion pull out? We need to know what our liability is if we have a failure and we can’t supply. We feel it is important to get this moving.” Tharpe answered, “We’ve been saying this for years and I think tonight we need to make that decision and move forward and I’ve heard the council say move forward.” Tewalt said, “I don’t want to be the stumbling block. I’ve done this for years and I probably know more about this system then probably all of you. And I think we have problem. I want to say that before we spend X number of dollars to do something and then find out that we can’t do it, I think it is foolish to waste money on this if we can’t do it. I really want to know if we got pipes enough to carry the water before we spend money on permitting and this that and another.” Waltz answered that his objective was to get this project back on the council’s radar and get them back up to speed and he had asked Steve with CHA to give the council a better idea what the financial impact of the proj-
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price of $30,000 above to be offset by a damage claim by Biggs against the Town. This is regarding damages done to his property involving a fence, gate and tree removal, and the sum of $2,586.53. This damage took place in 2009 and 2010. This item will be voted on at the next council meeting. The next item discussed was a request to revise town policy for town fixed video equipment in public areas. Council approved a resolution on July 11, 2016 pertaining to the enactment of a policy for Town fixed video equipment in public areas. Since then, town staff has realized that two revisions are warranted to the policy. 1. The town manager has the authority to give others, as he deems necessary, permission to view video recordings. Currently the policy states that the no one can view a recording without a court order or without legitimate purpose directly related to an investigation by law enforcement of a reported criminal incident. 2. This revision gives the town manager the authority to place fixed video equipment in other Town buildings for monitoring as he deems necessary. The policy currently states that personnel at the water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant and Energy Services Department are the only departments permitted to monitor their facility. This item will be placed on the next council meeting agenda. The final item on the agenda was to announce the Liaison Committee meeting scheduled for September 21. With no further business to come before the council the work session was adjourned. – tim@areaguides.com
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Beer Party Politics EDITOR: The majority of Warren County voters, especially the Christians, might be offended by the public report that some members of the Board of Supervisors and Front Royal Town Council as well as senior public employees have accepted an invitation to a Sep. 23rd beer party at which Governor McAuliffe will be the honored guest. When he was elected Governor in 2013 Warren County voters rejected him by giving him only 35% of their votes. By large margins McAuliffe was defeated by Ken Cuccinelli in every one of Warren County’s 12 voter precincts. Since he has been Governor, McAuliffe has continually assaulted the moral sensibilities and civic interests of the citizens. There are so many issues but here are samples of McAuliffe’s action against pro-family civic interests. 1. Prejudice against equal access opportunity for homeschoolers by veto of the bill passed by the Virginia General Assembly to permit high-school age home-schooled children to compete for places on public school athletic teams. Thirty-one states support Equal Access for home-schooled students. There are millions of dollars of college scholarships available to highschool athletes in numerous sports
but not open to Virginia homeschoolers. The bill was popularly known as the “Tebow Bill” because it illustrates the opportunities such a bill opens to homeschoolers such as the homeschooled and exemplary Christian Tim Tebow. Not every homeschooling parent wants those opportunities for his child. But many parents do... Obtaining the “Tebow” legislation has been a key goal of the Virginia Family Foundation. This year was the third time the Governor has vetoed this modest, widely supported legislation. Unfortunately, time and again this Governor has sided with an education establishment that is stuck in the past, refuses to recognize homeschooling as legitimate, and is opposed to parental involvement and rights. 2. Support for the biggest abortion business in America, HB2264, passed in 2017 by the General Assembly, would have ensured that hospitals, federally qualified health clinics and rural health clinics are funded prior to abortion centers. There are well over 100 federally qualified and rural clinics in Virginia that offer the services women need. The clinics offer far more comprehensive services than niche abortion providers with none of the controversy. For the second year in a row, the Governor celebrated vetoing a bill supported by 54 percent of Virginians. McAuliffe held a public
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ceremony on the grounds of the Governor’s mansion to veto legislation that would have redirected some taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood. Last year he did so at a Planned Parenthood abortion center. 3. Anti-Parents’ Rights in Sex Education. McAuliffe vetoed HB 2191 which simply would have provided parents of public school students an opportunity to review and opt their child out of materials they find sexually inappropriate. It would have required schools to make parents aware of books being used in class that contain graphic descriptions of bestiality, incest, gang rape and pedophilia – specifically, sexual activities that are crimes in Virginia. 4. Anti- Freedom to Support Traditional Marriage. McAuliffe went live on air with DC-based WTOP radio to veto bills (SB 2314/HB 2025) that would have provided modest protections for pastors, churches, and peaceful religious organizations and schools by prohibiting the state from discriminating against them because of their religious or moral beliefs about marriage. These bills would have ensured that a religious charity couldn’t be denied equal access to state benefits because of its belief in traditional marriage – something the Governor is trying to do through his Executive Order 61 – and that Virginia students who attend Christian universities or colleges like Liberty, Regent or Patrick Henry wouldn’t be denied access to Virginia’s
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Living, staining the fence at The Phoenix Project, and sweeping the parking lot at Calvary Episcopal Church. The projects also included work at several individuals’ homes, an on-campus campaign to write letters to soldiers, and a walk to collect acorns for Blue Ridge Wildlife Center. One group of students took baked items to sell outside of Rural King, with the remainder being sold in a teacher’s classroom the next day. In total, the bake sale raised $328.92 for the United Methodist Commission on Relief, to go towards the relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Harvey. “With 2017 being our 125th Anniversary, we wanted to honor Patriot Day in a different way this year,” said Celeste Brooks, R-MA’s director of public relations. “Everyone really enjoyed getting out into the community and helping others. I’ve heard several requests from our teachers, staff and students to do it again.”
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House of Hope has a new executive director Brandon Walton brings medical and service experience to his position at the men’s shelter
Brandon Walton is the House of Hope’s new executive director, bringing medical and service experience to his position at the shelter.
The House of Hope provides shelter, rehabilitation and hope for men who are looking for independence and employment.
By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report
army and a bachelor’s degree in Health Science to his new position. He’s currently working on a master’s degree in Health Administration and served as a medic in Kuwait and South Korea, often monitoring soldiers with mental health issues to make sure they were safe. He observed that most of what he does so far at the House of Hope is to offer advice and listen, which Mary Anne said is the best way to evaluate what residents need. Brandon lives in Winchester with his wife Anna and three dogs. He’s been at his job since the beginning of September and is still finding out how things work and looking for more efficient ways to do things. Anna is sup-
The board of directors for Front Royal’s House of Hope, the residential program for homeless men, has hired Brandon Walton as its first executive director and its members are very happy about that. At a meeting to introduce Brandon recently, board member Mary Anne Biggs said that one of his goals is to find a new, bigger house for the residents. “We want to find a sponsor for a house, to let us do renovations for the first year and then rent it after that,” he said. The building they are in right now, located in a refurbished former garage holds 16 bunks, and is pretty small. But they’ve done a lot with the small amount of space that they had to work with. And for eight years, they’ve been without a director, each board member taking on different problems or projects as they appeared. “It started as a grass roots movement, a homeless shelter, and turned into much more,” Mary Anne said about the program. “I was surprised that there was a lot
more structure than I thought,” Brandon said. Mary Anne calls Brandon a “systems thinker” and said he looks at individual case managers as well as the goals “We’re lucky to have him. He’s a good thinker and very smart,” she added. Brandon is excited and inspired to be the new director. He said he was busy searching for a job this August after serving four years in the U.S. Army when he saw the position advertised, and it attracted him. “It’s something that you can do that makes a difference,” he said. He brings experience gained in the
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Brandon has already witnessed successes. “In the short time I’ve been there, two people have moved out and are on their feet again,” he said. Residents are generally there for six
months to a year, depending on their progress. A few nearly completed the program, dropped out and then came back to finish. “We try to tailor to the individual’s needs,” said Mary Anne.
Right now, the shelter has two case workers that residents are required to consult with if they really want to make a change. There are rules against drugs or alcohol and many others that help people build their self-respect.
Random drug testing is conducted weekly. “With 16 bunks, there has to be a lot of structure. If we didn’t have the kind of structure we have, it could be chaos,” Mary Anne observed. But the program is not for everyone. Some homeless people don’t want the kind of help they offer. They only may want shelter for a night or so. She’d like to see the House of Hope afford a vehicle to transport them to Winchester to an overnight shelter in the future. Mary Anne said that after leaving the House of Hope, a permanent residence can be as simple as a room in a basement in someone’s home or in a motel. “Some can work or get disability payments, but few can afford $1,000 a month,” she said. They’d like to develop affordable permanent housing for men. with six to eight efficiency apartments. A fixerupper motel would be ideal for that, but they would need a big budget to afford to buy it and fix it up. Residents could still have the kind of shelter space like they have now, but the efficiencies would be good for intermediate housing until they can afford and find permanent homes. Their idea for buying a place and renovating it in place of payments to the seller for a year could be helped with residents paying rent when it’s up and running, after they graduate from the program, she said. The community’s churches and CCAP (Congregational Community Action Project) have been some of the strongest supports for the place. “This month already, (the first two weeks of September) we have received 209 lbs. of food from them,” said Brandon. Other board members are involved with the shelter and two of them are ministers. Their Chaplain is Mike Normoyle, from the Browntown Baptist Church and they have support from Mark Jordon, who is retired from Front Royal’s First Baptist Church. “It’s amazing, and interesting when thinking about how many different people are involved,” Mary Anne said, and added that Sigrid “Siggi” HeppDax has been the “glue” that has held it together. Hepp-Dax came in at the early stages of the shelter’s history bringing with her years of experience in case management as a licensed
psychologist, also contributing with management skills and monetary donations. Their main focus right now is to get the word out for funding of new projects. “The key for us is to ask for what we need, as we’ve done with Brandon’s position. They’ve launched a new campaign they call “Hope with a Heart” which asks for pledges for three years that will help pay for his salary, she explained. “We’ve done personal invitations to individuals to ask for help for us. We kind of have to have a personal connection to explain what we want,” Mary Anne added. The goal, as stated in their handbook is to “help the men achieve selfsufficiency, and financial independence as quickly as possible.” To do this, they offer counseling, and help with finding employment and other housing after the men leave House of Hope. “There are residents who have had a very successful background and just fell on hard times,” said Mary Anne. The shelter is described in their resident handbook. It says, “Founded in 2008, House of Hope is a 24-hour facility. The residence has 16 beds and is alcohol and drug free. We provide showers, food, clothing, laundry facilities, case management, consultation, referrals, job counseling, outreach and support on all levels, to nurture body, mind and soul. And one man’s testimonial shows how much this means. “As a person who nearly froze and starved, I can tell you the difference between House of Hope and the street is the difference between Heaven and Hell,” says former resident J.L.R. His story can be found on the organization’s website, below. House of Hope staff can use volunteers to transport residents to appointments and with a variety of other activities. To volunteer to help in any way, email www.warrencountyhomeless@yahoo.com. For information, call (540) 635-2466, or (540) 931-8632, or visit www.warrencountyhomeless. org. To donate, please send checks to: House of Hope, 124 Warren Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630. – carol@areaguides.com
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Shenandoah Downs kicks off the Second Annual Fall Harness season Pari-mutuel harness racing begins on September 16 and goes through October 15
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By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report The second season of pari-mutuel harness racing at Shenandoah Downs, located at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds in Woodstock, is set to commence on Saturday September 16 and will go for another five-weeks. “The track surface is state-of-the-art and attracts horsemen from all over the country,” said Communications Director Darrell Wood, of the Virginia Equine Alliance. And the grandstand and people are right next to the track, making for a personal experience and an exciting afternoon. Wood said that this gives people an appreciation for the effort of the horsemen to keep everything on the track. “They cheer for all of them, even the ones who aren’t winning,” he said. “We hope to keep spreading interest that this is a fun afternoon and a neat place to spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon,” said Wood. Every Saturday will feature a different themed festival and has something for every age group. Some of the unique events are: the Hops ‘n Hooves, a craft beer tasting event, that kicks off the slate on September 16. the Food Truck Festival that will be held on September 23. the September 30 popular Wine & Trotter Festival featuring tastings from Shenandoah Valley wineries.
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ing.com. The meet will continue at 1 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through October 15. Gates open at 11 a.m. on race days. Pacers and trotters will compete in ten races each afternoon and a race generally goes off every 20 minutes. The half mile oval, which was completely renovated a year ago at an expense of $800,000, by the Equine alliance, recently played host to four days of Shenandoah County Fair harness races (non-betting). Wood, who was with Colonial Downs in New Kent for 17 years, said
he’d like to see Thoroughbred racing here in the future, but is glad to see harness racing being held here for the second year. He commented that Virginia is wellknown for its horses and that racing is popular in the state.
“Secretariat was bred here 30 miles north of Richmond,” he said. He said that he had been a race announcer at Colonial Downs, but they are bringing other famous announcers for these races. “We’re trying to make a name for
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Shenandoah Downs nationally, because of the state-of-the-art half mile track,” he said, but added that they need more stables. “Everything is driven by the number of horses that come to race, and races go off every 20 minutes during a threehour session. Ideally there will be 6080 horses per day,” he explained. Horses come for either a day or for weeks, and there are several stables coming, one from as far away as Minnesota. The trainers pick the circuit after looking all over the country for places to race. There are a few important differences between Thoroughbred races and harness races. Thoroughbreds explode from a starting gate, but most harness races start from behind a motorized start-
ing gate. The horses line up behind a slow-moving, hinged gate mounted on a motor vehicle, which then leads them to the starting line. At the line, the wings of the gate are folded up and the vehicle accelerates away from the horses. Harness horses are very durable, have proportionally shorter legs than Thoroughbreds, and longer bodies. They generally have a more placid disposition, due to the admixture of non-Thoroughbred blood in the breed. Wood said that they can do 40 starts a year if they’re healthy, and can race once a week year-round. They’re not as big and don’t weigh as much as Thoroughbred horses and don’t go as fast, so it doesn’t take them as long to recuperate. They don’t go at a full gallop in the one-mile race, either pacing
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South Fork Bridge and Innovative new Intersection opening in Warren County Major traffic-pattern changes will take place in October and November 2017 as the new South Fork Shenandoah River bridge project nears completion in Warren County. The project includes Virginia’s first Quadrant Roadway Intersection (QRI), located at Route 340/522 (Shenandoah Avenue) and Route 55 (Strasburg Road). VDOT has launched a new website and scheduled public-outreach meetings to help familiarize drivers with this unique traffic pattern. Here’s what you need to know: The portion of Route 55 between Route 340/522 and Quadrant Road will close for paving from October 2-13, 2017. Quadrant Road will serve as a detour route. VDOT will offer additional information about this closure in late September. Final paving takes place throughout October 2017 on Route 340/522, Route 55 and Quadrant Road. This requires flagger traffic control weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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Art Exhibit The Blue Ridge Arts Council and The Patricia Windrow Arts Committee present the 2nd Annual exhibition of paintings by Patricia Windrow (1921-2013). The opening reception will be held on September 10, from 2-4 p.m. with Hors d’ oeuvres by Joan Kay, The Woodward House on Manor Grade and music by Jimmy Gaudreau, mandolin and Moondi Klein, guitar. This exhibition “Flora and Fauna” brings together two of Patricia Windrow’s favorite things to paint: flowers and fish. The exhibition will also include work by the three winners of this year’s Patricia Windrow Young Artist Awards. This exhibition runs through November 3 at the Blue Ridge
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are also available that don’t include a chance at the 10K prize. Please contact Cory Michael (540) 635-1112, or at cory@cbmmortgage.com for tickets. The event sold out last year so get your tickets early. Golftoberfest is approaching! Golftoberfest 2017 will be held on Friday, October 13th at Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club. Golftoberfest is presented by Aire Serv of the Shenandoah Valley and Trane. Sign your team up before September 30th to take advantage of the early bird price. Thanks to our Hole-In-One sponsor Jack Evans Chevrolet and our Golf Cart Sponsor George Karnes - Wells Fargo. Sponsorships are available. To register, contact the Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce at 201 E. 2nd Street Front Royal, call (540) 635-3185 or e-mail: info@frontroyalchamber.com
Leadercast Women Event Leadercast Women, LFCC Workforce Solutions invite you to the firstever Leadercast Women Event on October 18. At Leadercast Women, you will hear from several of the world’s top female leaders who are Powered by Purpose. Throughout the day, they will share their experiences, strategies, expertise and provide relevant takeaways that will help you grow as a leader. Attend Leadercast Women to learn how purpose motivates teams and individuals to change the world, from these top female leaders: Mama Jan Smith, Bernice King, Laura Vanderkam, Dr. Neeta Bhushan, Ginger Hardage, Molly Fletcher and more. Register prior to 9/14/17 at $99. On 9/14/17, the price goes to $129 per person. Discounts for groups of four or more are available. Call (540) 8687021 or visit https://lfccworkforce.
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Christkindlmarkt Christkindlmarkt Front Royal 2017 is gearing up for December 2nd. Fellas, get growing and grooming for the Moustache and Beard competition at noon. Prizes will be awarded. Be treated to a performance by Jig & Jive Irish Dancers, and have photos taken with Santa and his Mrs. by Photographer Nick Crettier. With “Joy to The World,” come to Front Royal for Christkindlmarkt! Front Royal Women’s Resource Center’s upcoming events Kim South girl grant luncheon - September 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Womangathering - September 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 213 E. Main Street, Front Royal. Guest
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Grand Champion Market Steer. Owned by Caleb Barron. Purchased by CFC Farm & Home. $2.30 per pound. Awards Sponsored by Teddy Stout Construction.
Photos taken by Nik’s Pik’s– Nikki Lewis
Grand Champion Breeding Gilt. Owned by Caleb Barron. Awards Sponsored by Barron Show Pigs
Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer. Owned by Lainey Vaught. Purchased by Lester & Mowerys Pharmacy. $3.60 per pound. Awards Sponsored by Daryl Stout Weichert Realty.
Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Gilt. Owned by Noah Kronner. Awards Sponsored by The Scheulen Family
Grand Champion Breeding Goat. Owned by Meredith Kronner. Awards Sponsored by Beltway Realty, LLC
Grand Champion Market Hog. Owned by Noah Kronner. Purchased by Rural King. $3.50 per pound. Awards Sponsored by In Memory of William “Bugs” Taylor Sr.
Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Goat. Owned by Caleb Barron. Awards Sponsored by Beltway Realty, LLC
Thank you to our 2017 Sponsors Virginia Livestock, LLC Warren County Farm Bureau MidAtlantic Farm Credit Teddy Stout Construction Southern States– Front Royal Rural King Gore’s Processing Inc. White House Foods
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Barron Show Pigs The Kidwell Family Pat Hough McDonald Sawmill Michael Thomas Warren County Parks & Rec Warren County Fair Association
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Grand Champion Poultry. Owned by Emmalee Dunivan. Awards Sponsored In Memory of Bobby Kidwell
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ve Grand Champion Market Hog. d by Caleb Barron. Purchased by King. $2.80 per pound. Awards sored by Barron Show Pigs.
Reserve Grand Champion Poultry. Owned by Kara Plavchan. Awards Sponsored In Memory of Bobby Kidwell
Grand Champion Market Lamb. Owned by Ryan Atkins. Purchased by Rockingham Coop. $5.00 per pound. Awards Sponsored by In Memory of Ann Lamb by North Fork Livestock 4-H Club
Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb. Owned by Caleb Barron. Purchased by ASL Off Road. $7.00 per pound. Awards Sponsored by In Memory of Paul Lamb by North Fork Livestock 4-H Club
Grand Champion Market Goat. Owned by Caleb Barron. Purchased by State Farm– Marshall $500.00 Awards Sponsored by In Honor of Leroy Kidwell.
Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat. Owned by Ryan Atkins. Purchased by Rocking C Farm and Vinyl $1,000.00 Awards Sponsored by In Honor of Leroy Kidwell
Thank You for Supporting the 2017 Warren County Fair 4-H Livestock Auction MARKET HOG BUYERS
Rural King • Rose Hill Veterinary Practice • Gore’s Processing Inc. • State Farm–Bill Powers • Matthew & Roxann Krisler • Costello Farm and Lawn Services • Jeff Baggerly • Dave’s Diversified Services • Shannon and John Stewart • Coastal Electric • D&M Container Services • Lester and Mowery’s Pharmacy • Harry and Valerie White **Floor Bid: B N B Livestock
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CFC Farm and Home • Lester and Mowerys Pharmacy • Matthew and Roxann Krisler • Coastal Electric • D&M Container Services • Beeren and Berry Inc. • Gore’s Processing Inc. • Rockingham Co-op • Virginia Livestock LLC • Chesley Farms • **Floor Bid: Virginia Livestock, LLC Grand Champion Rabbit. Owned by Cole Meres. Awards Sponsored In Memory of Glen Brumfield
Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit. Owned by Angel Kidwell. Awards Sponsored In Memory of Glen Brumfield. (File photo)
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State Farm– Marshall • Rocking C Farm and Vinyl • Rural King • Virginia Livestock • Lindamood’s Farm Supply LLC • Gochenours Trucking • Will Pond Farm • Rockingham Co-op • Stonyman Farm • The Farm on Quail Hollow • CFC Farm and Home • Page Co-op • Passage Creek Farm • Mid Atlantic Farm Credit • Winchester Equipment • Jordan and Brady Childs • **Floor Bid: Hite Livestock
POULTRY & RABBIT BUYERS : Rural King
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540-533-2777. The Kernstown Battlefield Second Annual Ball The Kernstown Battlefield Association presents The Kernstown Battlefield Second Annual Ball on Saturday September 23 from 7-10 p.m. at 610 Battlefield Dr. in Winchester. Music will be provided by the Second Cavalry String Band, and the Dance Master will be Tom Mack and the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers. This is expected to be an evening of dancing, friendship and refreshments
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ciation presents Mike Cannane’s program on The Life and Times of Brevet Major General Nathan Kimball (USV). During his lifetime, Nathan Kimball was a physician, politician, postmaster and a General in the Union army. Mike Cannane will reflect on the life of Kimball, how his leadership influenced the First Battle of Kernstown and the outcome of the Civil War, among other anecdotes of Kimball’s life. The event will be held on Sunday, October 1, at 12 noon at 610 Battle Park Drive, in Winchester by the Kernstown Battlefield Association, P.O Box 1327, Winchester, VA 22604 Visit kba@kernstownbattle.org. For more information contact SMGolden@aol.com
from the same spots as Taylor’s drawings. The free event will be held on Saturday, October 28, at 7 p.m. at 610 Battle Park Dr. in Winchester. Refreshments will be served.
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Dana R. MacBean and The James E. Taylor Sketchbook: Then & Now The Kernstown Battlefield Association presents Dana R. MacBean and his work, The James E. Taylor Sketchbook: Then & Now. Dana MacBean is a topographer, cartographer, researcher and historian. He spent 35 years designing museum exhibits and over 20 years researching and documenting The James E. Taylor Sketchbook. The Sketchbook was first published by the Morningside Bookshop from the archives of the Western Reserve Historical Society in Cleveland, Ohio. It is a compilation of James Taylor’s writings and drawings as he followed the Union army between August and December 1864. Dana will compare and contrast photos from the Sketchbook with current photographs taken
readers what has been hiding in plain sight for over 150 years: the Gettysburg Campaign did not end at the banks of the Potomac on July 14, but deep in central Virginia two weeks later along the line of the Rappahannock. Hunt concludes that, post Gettysburg, it was clear that Union forces from private to general continued to fear the lethality of Lee’s army.
Civil War book presentation Author Jeffrey Hunt (Director of the Texas Military Forces Museum) will present and sign copies of his new book, “Meade and Lee After Gettysburg: the Forgotten Final Stage of the Gettysburg Campaign, from Falling Waters to Culpeper Court House, July 14-31, 1863.” The event is at 7:00 pm on Saturday, September 23rd at the Warren Rifles Confederate Museum (95 Chester Street, Front Royal, Virginia). Hunt’s work reveals for Civil War
14th annual Watermelon Park Fest to feature The Del McCoury Band, Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives, Keller Williams and many more The fourteenth annual Watermelon Park Fest will take place September 21 through 24, 2017 at Watermelon Park in Berryville, VA. The weekend will include performances by the Del McCoury Band, Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives, Keller Williams, The Seldom Scene, The Dead South, the Quebe Sisters, The Bumper Jacksons, local favorites Furnace Mountain the Woodshedders and many more. A full listing of bands can be found on the web at www.watermelonparkfest.com/bands. “We are honored to have legends of Country and Bluegrass music Del McCoury and Marty Stuart to celebrate this years festival,” said Shepherd’s Ford co-founder Frazer Watkins. “The lineup we have this year is simply superb and includes some of the most talented artists in the industry,” added Watkins’ partner Dave Van Deventer. Located on the banks of the
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Shenandoah River, Watermelon Park has been the home of Shepherd’s Ford Productions events for twelve years, with the inaugural Watermelon Park Fest in 2004. In addition to the performances, the festival also offers a variety of workshops, as well as activities for children. Festival goers may also enter one of three contests: the Eastman Mandolin Pickin’ Contest, the Fairbuilt Guitar Pickin’ Contest, or the $1000 Band Contest. 4 day passes including camping are $120, Day Tickets for Watermelon Park Fest are $70 and can be purchased at www.watermelonparkfest. com/tickets. or at the event. More information on the event, including a schedule for the weekend, can be found at www.watermelonparkfest. com or by calling 540-955-1621. Shenandoah National Park Features Water Quality on National Public Lands Day Water quality will be the focus of the 24th National Public Lands Day volunteer event in Shenandoah National Park. National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands. Shenandoah’s event will be held Saturday, September 30, 2017, at Byrd Visitor Center, mile 51 on Skyline Drive. The event begins at 9:00 a.m. and is open to the public. Park entrance fees are waived on this special day. Here is a brief schedule of activities for this year’s National Public Lands Day in Shenandoah: Water Quality Monitoring Volunteer Event, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.–
Join us and take part in the EarthEcho World Water Monitoring Challenge. This event is part of an international program that challenges the public to conduct basic water quality testing of their local streams. Volunteers will meet at the Byrd Visitor Center Auditorium at 9 a.m. for a brief orientation and training. Each group will then receive a water quality testkit to conduct the surveys on select streams in the park. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, children need to be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers must preregister for the event at http://bit.ly/ SNPPLD2017 Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, apply sunscreen and bug spray, and bring plenty of water and snacks. Freshwater Illustrated Films, 11:00 a.m., Noon, 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Freshwater Illustrated is a non-profit organization that develops awardwinning documentary films about freshwater ecosystems. These films will be shown in the Byrd Visitor Center Auditorium. Films will include the Last Dragons, Bringing Back the Brooks, and A Deeper Creek. Each lasts 10-15 minutes. Wild Side of Shenandoah Ranger Talk,11:30 a.m.– Join a park ranger for a talk about the park’s wildlife and the important role the Park plays in protecting their habitat. 20-30 minutes. Interpretative Tables & Children’s Activity Table, Noon to 3:00 p.m.– Learn all about our streams, their biodiversity, and how to better protect them with a variety of activities and coloring pages for kids of all ages. See BRIEFS, 20
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The Lord Fairfax Health District and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) are joining the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for SepticSmart Week, September 18 to 22. SepticSmart Week is an annual outreach initiative that teaches homeowners and communities how to properly care for and maintain septic systems. VDH estimates there are one million homes in Virginia served by septic systems, which are also called onsite
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holiday season when licensed inspectors’ schedules often fill up. Septic system failures are common during the holidays when soil may be saturated, plants use less water, and more people are in the home using the system. “Improving sanitation, specifically keeping human waste separated from people and their food and water supplies, was one of the major public health advances of the twentieth century, contributing to a great reduction in death and illness from infectious disease, and a significant rise in life expectancy. We encourage everyone to take action to ensure your septic system functions properly. No one wants to deal with disruptive and often costly repairs. Taking a few easy steps to maintain your septic system will protect your home, your family’s health, the environment and your property value,” says Colin Greene, M.D., MPH, director of the Lord Fairfax Health District. For more information about proper care and maintenance of your septic system, see the tips below, visit www. vdh.virginia .gov/environmentalhealth/septicsmart-week-2017 or water.epa.gov/infrastructure/septic/ septicsmart.cfm or contact the Lord Fairfax Health District’s Environmental Health Office. Tips to Be SepticSmart: Think at the sink. Avoid pouring fats, grease and solids down the drain. This can clog a system’s pipes and drainfield. Don’t overload the commode. Ask guests to put only things in the drain or toilet that belong there. Items that can clog and potentially damage septic systems include coffee grounds, dental
floss, disposable diapers and wipes, feminine hygiene products, cigarette butts and cat litter. Don’t strain your drain. Be water efficient and spread out water use. Fix plumbing leaks and install faucet aerators and water-efficient products, and run laundry and dishwasher loads throughout the day – not all at the same time. Too much water at once can overload a system if it hasn’t been pumped recently. Shield your field. Remind guests not to park or drive on a system’s drainfield. A vehicle’s weight could damage buried pipes or disrupt underground flow. Test your drinking water well. If you are on a well, test your water.
the hows and whys of Shenandoah’s Monarch tagging project. Tagged butterflies will be tracked as they migrate south to overwinter in Mexico. Data gathered will help scientists determine Monarch migration patterns, survivorship, and population trends. The Monarch tagging program is being presented in conjunction with the University of Kansas Monarch Watch. Monarch Butterfly Release, 3:00 p.m. – Watch as we release the tagged Monarch butterflies! For more information about our special events, please visit our website at https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/special_events.htm Start of Statewide Tax Amnesty Governor Terry McAuliffe announced the start of the 2017 Virginia Tax Amnesty Program which provides delinquent individual and business taxpayers the opportunity to pay back taxes with no penalties and half the interest between September 13 and November 14, 2017. Approved by the 2017 General Assembly, the program assumes collection of $89.5 million for the general fund to support education, health, and public safety, as well as provide a cash reserve. “This program provides delinquent taxpayers with a great opportunity to pay off their outstanding tax bills easily at a reduced cost, while at the same time increasing the collection of certain revenues that are owed to the Commonwealth and fund critical services,” said Governor McAuliffe. “I urge Virginians who have delinquent
Learn all about Monarch Butterflies at Shenandoah National Park Monarch butterflies will be the focus of a special event held in Shenandoah National Park on Sunday, September 24, 2017, at Byrd Visitor Center, mile 51 on Skyline Drive. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. and is free and open to the public, however, there is a $25-per-car entrance fee to the park (good for seven days). Schedule of activities: Wild Side of Shenandoah Ranger Talk, 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Join Ranger Mara for her talk on butterflies and the important role the Park plays in protecting their habitat. Interpretive Table & Children’s Activity Table, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Learn all about Monarch butterflies, their biology, and migration, with butterfly activities and coloring pages for kids of all ages. Come color and tag your own paper butterfly! Monarch Tagging Demonstration, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Park Rangers will demonstrate and describe
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BRIEFS, from 21 tax bills to take advantage of this opportunity to clear their debt and contribute to the essential services that make Virginia a great place to live.” This amnesty period provides most individuals, corporations, estates, trusts, and partnerships that have failed to pay taxes an opportunity to easily settle their tax obligations with the Commonwealth. At the conclusion of the amnesty period, an additional 20% penalty will be assessed on any remaining amnesty-qualified liabilities. “Many taxpayers who are eligible for amnesty will receive a notice through the mail,” added Tax Commissioner Craig M. Burns. “However, anyone who owes back taxes may be eligible and should contact us.” The Virginia Department of Taxation is mailing approximately 300,000 notices to households and businesses with outstanding tax bills. The average delinquent tax bill is $4,830. This is Virginia’s fourth tax amnesty program; previous programs were conducted in 1990, 2003, and 2009. Additional details about this tax amnesty program are available at http://www.tax.virginia.gov/amnesty or by calling 1.877.PAY.VTAX Doll House Raffle The Humane Society of Warren County is doing a DOLL HOUSE RAFFLE that starts on September 15 2017 and runs through December 15 2017. It is a beautiful hand crafted, fully furnished Victorian style doll house. Tickets are being sold at the Humane Society Warren County 1245 Progress Dr. Front Royal VA 22630. They are $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20. The drawing will be on December 15 2017, just in time for Christmas. The Humane Society of Warren County is doing a fundraiser for our ALTERnate fund. The ALTERnate
fund is funded through donations and pays for shelter pets to receive spay and neuter surgeries to ultimately become more adoptable.
Don Williams Dead At 78 The Country Music world mourns the loss of one of its’ most distinctive song stylists with the passing of Don Williams after a short illness. He was 78. A native of Floydada, Texas, Williams was born May 27, 1939. He grew up in Portland, TX, graduating there in 1958. Music had always been a part of his upbringing, entering – and winning - a talent contest
when he was just three years old. For his efforts, Williams received an alarm clock. He began playing guitar during his teen-age years, learning the songs that he heard on the radio during that period. He and his friends played in local bands around the area, and he wed wife Joy Bucher on April 10, 1960. To support his family – which would grow to include two sons, Gary and Timmy – Williams worked at a number of odd jobs, including oil field work, and also as a bill collector. While living in Corpus Christi in 1964, he formed the folk-styled trio The Pozo Seco Singers with Lofton Cline and Susan Taylor. They stayed together for seven years, with their biggest hit being “Time.” After the group disbanded in 1969, Williams soon found his way to Nashville. By 1971, he had a songwriting contract with the publishing company owned by Jack Clement. The next year would see Williams ink a recording deal with Clement’s JMI Records. He made his chart debut with “The Shelter of Your Eyes” in 1973, and was soon hitting the charts time and again with a much more laid-back sound than a lot of the music coming out of Nashville at the time. 1974 would see Williams top the charts for the first time with “I Wouldn’t Want To Live If You Didn’t Love Me.” From that point all
the way through 1991, each Williams single would hit the Top-40 on the Billboard Country charts. His 1970s hits included such chart toppers as “Tulsa Time,” “She Never Knew Me,” and “It Must Be Love.” His career grew steadily through label shifts to ABC / Dot, MCA, Capitol, and finally RCA. Williams also gained a devoted following overseas in such unlikely spots as England, Ireland, and New Zealand , and even South Africa and Kenya – where he reached superstar status. He was named the Male Vocalist of the Year by the Country Music Association in 1978. Though known for being very low-key and soft spoken, Williams did make two movie appearances – 1974’s W.W. and The Dixie Dancekings, and 1980’s Smokey and the Bandit II. The 1980s saw no slow down in Williams’ recorded output, with the singer notching his biggest hit with 1981’s “I Believe In You,” which not only topped
the Country charts, but crossed over to No. 24 on the Hot 100. By this time, he had earned the nickname “The Gentle Giant” for his trademark mellow sound, and the hits continued to pile up throughout the rest of the decade - “Stay Young,” “If Hollywood Don’t Need You,” and “One Good Well” being three of his biggest of the 1980s. His final top ten came in 1991, with “Lord Have Mercy On A Country Boy,” a song that Josh Turner – a Williams fan – would record in 2006. Though the changing of the guard at radio slowed down Williams’ chart success, he continued to perform for sold-out crowds in America and abroad, playing a final tour in 2006. However, retirement was not in the cards for the singer, who returned to the road in 2010 – the same year that he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Williams’ return to the spotlight also included a pair of albums on Sugar Hill, 2012’s And So
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recorded in Ireland. In 2017, the singer was the subject of a tribute album, Gentle Giants: The Songs of Don Williams, that included performances of his hits by artists such as Lady Antebellum and Garth Brooks. Samuels Library wants everyone to Get a Card in September During the month of September, Samuels Public Library is celebrating National Get a Library Card Month. All month long, children who sign up for their first library card receive a special prize. Every time you check out, you can enter a weekly raffle to win prizes. Join us on September 16th for our third annual SamiCon—Front Royal’s very own comic convention—
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The Front Royal Political Action League continues its lecture series on Wednesday September 20th at 7:00 PM in the Warren County Commu-
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Trees are a wonderful class topic. In botany, a tree is a perennial plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, supporting branches and leaves. Trees play a significant role in reducing erosion and moderating the climate. They remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store large quantities of carbon in their tissues. Trees and forests provide a habitat for many species of animals and plants. Trees provide shade and shelter, timber for construction, fuel for cooking and heating, and fruit for food. Because of their longevity and usefulness, trees have always been special around the
world. The Oubangui people of west Africa plant a tree when a child is born. As the tree grows, so does the child. When it flowers it is time for marriage. When the individual dies their spirit is believed to live on in the tree. The number of trees in the world, according to a 2015 estimate, is 3.04 trillion. The estimate suggests that about 15 billion trees are cut down annually and about 5 billion are planted. In the 12,000 years since the start of human agriculture, the number of trees worldwide has decreased by 46%. A small wooded area, usually with no undergrowth, is called a grove, and a small wood or thicket of trees and bushes is called a coppice or copse. A large area of land covered with trees and undergrowth is called woodland or forest. An area of woodland composed primarily of trees established by planting or artificial seeding is known as a plantation. An area of land planted with fruit or nut trees is an orchard. The tallest known tree on earth is believed
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to be a coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) at Redwood National Park, California. It has been named Hyperion and is 379 ft tall. The tallest known broad-leaved tree is a mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans) growing in Tasmania with a height of 327 ft. The largest tree by volume is believed to be a giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) known as the General Sherman Tree in the Sequoia National Park in Tulare County, California. Only the trunk is used in the calculation and the volume is estimated to be 52,500 cu ft. The oldest living tree with a verified age is also in California. It is a Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva) growing in the White Mountains. It has been dated by drilling a core sample and counting the annual rings. It is estimated to currently be 5,067 years old. Hope this helps you with your homework. Let me know what grade we get. Your friend in the trees,
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River in Warren County, Nov. 7 and Nov. 14 with a reservation period beginning Sept. 20. A special youth muzzle loading hunt will be held at Natural Tunnel State Park in Scott County on Nov. 4 with the reservation period beginning Sept. 28 and at Shenandoah River State Park in Warren County, Nov. 13, with a reservation period beginning Sept. 20. Muzzle loading and shotgun hunts will be held at Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster County, Dec. 11-12, with the reservation period beginning Sept. 22; Claytor Lake State Park in Pulaski County, Jan. 5-6, with the reservation period beginning Oct. 5; James River State Park in Buckingham County, Nov. 20-21 and Dec. 4-5, with the reservation period beginning Sept. 15; Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania County, Dec. 6-7 with a reservation period beginning Sept. 29; and at Natural Tunnel State Park in Scott County, Jan. 19-20, with the reservation period beginning Sept. 28. A muzzle loading, shotgun and archery hunt will be held at Kiptopeke
State Park in Northampton County, Dec. 6-7, with the reservation period beginning Sept. 13; and at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield County Dec. 11-13 and Jan. 3-5, with a reservation period beginning Sept. 27. Shotgun hunts (slugs only) will be held at Leesylvania State Park in Prince William County, Dec. 6 and Dec. 13, with the reservation period beginning Oct. 6; and at Widewater State Park in Stafford County, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14, with the reservation period beginning Oct. 4. General firearms hunts will be held at Grayson Highlands State Park in Grayson County, Nov. 20-21, with the reservation period beginning Sept. 7. Hunters may reserve preferred days and stands or zones for an advanced fee of $15 a day by calling the Virginia State Parks Customer Service Center, 800-933-7275 (PARK). Reservations will be accepted until all slots are filled for each hunt, up to two days prior to the hunt, provided that the hunter completes payment before the day of the hunt. Some hunts require special qualifications or have special restric-
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Engle’s Angle: “If it’s Broke, Fix It” By Kevin S. Engle In bed the other night, my wife and I were having a discussion most couples have at some point or another. We were talking about three ways and four ways. I was familiar with a three way, but a four way? Yes, we had a problem, one that we’d ignored for too long. We needed to fix it. Somehow. You do know I’m referring to light switches? Of course. What else would I be talking about? In our basement, we can turn the light on and off in three different spots. Well, that’s how it’s supposed to work. But for the past six months or more, that’s not been the case. Sometimes the switches work and sometimes they don’t. It gets annoying walking back and forth from one to another until one of them does what it’s supposed to. Most people would’ve taken care of that by now. But not us. We have to think about fixing something before we actually get around to doing it. In the meantime, we just live with it. We have two options. Hire an electrician or do it ourselves. An electrician wouldn’t be cheap, but I am. So much for that option. And when I say we could do it ourselves, I mean my wife could do it. There’s no way I could figure it out. And for the past few days, she’s been watching YouTube videos, learning about two, three and four way switches. They’ve been very informative, especially the ones in English that she can understand. She talked to one of her brothers too. He’s tackled this job before. “I can do it,” she said confidently. I have no doubt she can. Her dad, I called him Mr. Fix-It, could repair just about anything. Thankfully, she inherited his skills and know how, and when she said “I Do” back in 1989, I got the benefit of that as well. And that’s great, because with most stuff like this, “I Can’t”. On the main level of the house, we’re having similar issues. In one hallway, where the guest bedrooms are, there are two switches. Both of them control the same light. But if you turn it on with one switch, you have to turn it off with the same switch. The other one won’t do it. And just the other day, while she was watching those YouTube videos, the light at the top of the basement stairs started doing the same thing. There’s a switch at the top of the stairs and another at the bottom. But if you turn the light on at the top of the stairs, the one at the bottom won’t turn it off. If you’d like to turn it off, you have to go back up the stairs and do that. After watching the videos, Judy foolishly attempted to pass along her newfound knowledge to me. She should’ve known better. “Stop, you’re hurting my head,” I told her. “Just go to Lowes and buy what you need.” She did and now it was time to get down to business. My main responsibilities were shutting off the circuit breakers and operating the screwdriver. I did both remarkably well. After about two hours, she’d replaced five switches. And they all worked just like they were supposed to, saving us $400-$500. I love that woman. Next up? Changing some light bulbs. I can handle that on my own. I think. The author also knows how to replace furnace filters.
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tions. Open hunting is offered in designated areas at four state parks: Fairy Stone in Patrick and Henry counties; Grayson Highlands in Grayson County; Hungry Mother in Smyth County; and Occoneechee in Mecklenburg County. Designated areas within those parks are open to hunting throughout the hunting season. Statewide regulations apply. Contact the individual park for more information. An archery hunt by permit only will be available at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield County; contact the park for more information. Wheelin’ Sportsmen Special Muzzleloader hunts for people with dis-
abilities will be held at Shenandoah River State Park on Nov. 6 and at Lake Anna State Park on Nov. 7. A special general firearms hunt will be held on Nov. 18 at Staunton River State Park. Applications will be available Aug. 1, and the deadline is Sept. 30. Apply or download the application at http:// w w w.v anw tf.com/whe elin.a spx . Contact Robin Clark, 434-249-6154, weeeelz@aol.com, for details. All hunting laws and regulations apply in Virginia State Parks. Additional rules may apply in individual parks, and all lottery and reservation hunts have special regulations. Several state parks are in or near state forests, national forests or wild-
life management areas that allow hunting. State parks with overnight accommodations are convenient and economical base camps for hunting anywhere in the area. These parks offer affordable camping or cabin accommodations only minutes from the field. Campsites are available through early December, and cabins are open year round. For information on hunting licenses, hunter safety education and hunting regulations, call the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries at 804-367-1000 or visit www. dgif.virginia.gov. For more information about hunting opportunities, camping, cabins
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and programs in Virginia State Parks, call 800-933-7275 (PARK) or visit http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/stateparks/hunting Tuesday, October 3 – 11:00 Time for Baby. What do books, scarves, puppets, music and babies have in common? They are all part of Time for Baby. Join us as we use all of our senses to explore the world around us. Meet with your baby up
to two years of age at 11:00 a.m. We’ll cuddle up with the love and comfort of lullabies. Siblings welcome. 4:30 The Maker Club. The Maker Club is designed for school-aged children who want to make something creative and explore a new topic each week through books and activities. It meets after school each Tuesday at 4:30 P.M. Are they under your bed, or in the closet? This week our stories and craft will be about monsters.
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ing three financial institutions were robbed by the same subject. The Union Bank and Trust at 5510 Morris Road in Spotsylvania, Virginia on July 24, 2017; the BB&T at 7016 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, Virginia on August 31, 2017; and the Wells Fargo Bank at 10190 Staples Mill Road, Henrico, Virginia on September 5, 2017. In each of these robberies the subject produced a demand note to the victim teller, and in two of the instances the note implied he had a weapon. The subject is described as a black male, approximately 5’11” to 6’2”,
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Friday, September 15 A slight chance of showers after 10am. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind. 6pm - 9pm Balthis House Cookout and Exhibit Opening at Warren Heritage Society, 101 Chester St. Front Royal. Come for the Balthis House Cookout and stay for the exhibit opening of “Communications: Getting the Word Out in Warren County”. Come share food with friends at the Balthis House, the only 18th Century site open to the public in Warren County. Enjoy colonial games for children in the backyard, tours of Balthis House and the Balthis House kitchen building, and have a hot dog or burger! (540) 636-1446 http://www.warrenheritagesociety. org/ 6pm History at Sunset at Sheetz, 1683 Berryville Pike, Winchester. The Bayonet Charge of the 8th Vermont and 12th Connecticut at Third Winchester at the Sheetz Parking Lot. 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm. Saturday, September 16 A slight chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Valley Fusion Festival at Willow Grove, 740 Merrimans Lane, Winchester. Discover the talent of the Shenandoah Valley at Valley Fusion Fest! A full day of jam, bluegrass, and funk, featuring live art, a visual art gallery, workshops with experts, and more! http://www.valleyfusionfest.com 9am - 1pm Old Town Winchester Farmers Market at Taylor Pavilion, 125 N Loudoun St. in Winchester. The 2016 Farmers Market hosted 15 vendors and had an average of over 1,000 people visit on Saturdays during the summer. The goal of the Old Town Farmers Market is to provide fresh, local food and agricultural products directly from farmers and producers to residents, while creating an enjoyable atmosphere that contributes to a prosperous downtown and promotes a sense of community in Old Town Winchester. The vendors will offer a wide variety of items for sale including inseason fruits, vegetables, artisan breads, cookies, cheese, grass fed beef, gluten free
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bread, cured meats, jam, eggs, honey and many other items (produce and items for sale may vary each week). All items were grown or produced within a 60-mile radius of Winchester. http://oldtownwinchesterva. com/old-town-farmers-market/ 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 - 5pm Shenandoah Valley Apple Harvest Festival at Frederick County Fairgrounds, 155 Fairground Rd. Clear Brook. The Shenandoah Valley Apple Harvest Festival held at the Frederick County Fairgrounds continues to grow with attendance over 7,500 people! The 2017 festival will have even more exciting new activities. CRAFTERS. Over 100 local and Regional Artisans throughout the grounds and two (2) buildings. CANINE OBSTACLE COURSE. Since we are pet friendly, this new fun-towatch and fun-to-participate activity is our new fun element for our four-legged friends. KIDZONE AREA with INFLATABLES. An area just for the kids with a Zorb Ball, Giant Slide, Obstacle and Bounce House, face painting and other fun activities. ANTIQUE CAR SHOW AND BINGO. TAP & CORK TASTING (HARD CIDERS & CRAFT BEERS). Artisans from throughout the region will be added to the lineup of festival activities. Must be 21 and over with ID required. Tasting fee extra. Live entertainment nearby makes this a can’t miss attraction!
APPLE PIE EATING CONTEST HOSTED BY WHITE HOUSE/NATIONAL FRUIT. What would an apple harvest festival be without the popular apple pie eating contest? Center stage, Sunday at 2pm! APPLE PIE BAKING CONTEST/FREE APPLE. This brings in a lot of school age children and their families to watch while the judges sample the variety of homemade pies in the apple theme booth. The Apple Theme Arena is where you can get a free apple and apple cider. Meet representatives of the Virginia Old Time Apple Growers Association and the Alson Smith VA Tech Research Lab, ask questions and see over 60 varieties of apples on display. APPLE BUTTER MAKING. Made fresh on-site. Almost guaranteed your purchase will still be warm! LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. Continuous entertainment featuring The Shockers, Robbie Limon, The Wayfarers, The Judy Chops and Jimmy Lee... all family friendly. FOOD CONCESSIONS. Plenty of EVERYTHING APPLE along with Apple Dumplings, Cajun, BBQ, Crab Cakes, Donuts, Ice Cream, Kettle Corn, Lemonade and all your festival favorites! $1 off coupons available at HANDY MART stores and the WHITE HOUSE COUNTRY STORE, 204 S. Loudoun St. Admission includes all activities except Tap & Cork. Admission Fee is $6 or less! IT’S FOR A GOOD CAUSE. Giving back to the community just feels good. Be a part of something big and contribute to this event by exhibiting and/or attending. All proceeds for the event go to local non-profits. Over $1 Million Dollars has been given over the life of this event…so thank you! Present-
ed bv the Rotary Club of Winchester. http:// www.winchesterappleharvest.com 10am - 5pm SamiCon. Samuels Public Library. Front Royal’s own mini Comic Con celebrating entertainment, technology and literacy will be presented by the Reference staff all day in the White Meeting Room. For information, call (540) 635-3153 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 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. 11:30am - 1:30pm The Front Royal Wom-
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ket today - possible cooking demonstrations and samples. Visitor Center Area located at Main and Chester Streets in Downtown Front Royal. https://www.facebook.com/ FrontRoyalFarmersMarket17/ Monday, September 18 A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Tuesday, September 21 Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Wednesday, September 20 Sunny, with a high near 84. Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. 6pm - 7pm Front Royal Kiwanis Club Meeting. Rancho Nuevo Mexican Grill, 470 B South Commerce Ave. Front Royal. Thursday, September 21 Sunny, with a high near 83. 6:30pm - 9:30pm North Fork Shenandoah River Restoration BINGO. (See de-
scription September 2nd.) 5:30pm - 7:30pm Women’s Resource Center Event at 213 E Main St. Front Royal. WOMANGATHERING - Guest Speaker: Lea Justice (Vine Ripe Farm). 540-6367007. http://frwrc.org Friday, September 22 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm. Saturday, September 23 9am JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes at First Baptist Church, 14 W 1st St. Front Royal. Today is the Annual Northern Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation “WALK TO CURE DIABETES”. Begins at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall and Parking Lot. Registration begins at 9:00am with Walk beginning at 9:45am. Lunch is at 10:45am. 9am - 3pm RoyalsRumble Car Show at Royal Plaza Shopping Center, 413 South St. Front Royal. Cars/Hot Rods/Motorcycles/Race Cars. No cost to view. $15 First Car/$10 per additional entry to enter. 571283-1142 9am - 1pm Old Town Winchester Farmers Market at Taylor Pavilion, 125 N Lou-
doun St. in Winchester. (See description September 16th.) 10am - 4pm Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day - FREE admission at Newtown History Center, 5408 Main St. Stephens City. Celebrate Museum Day with Free admission to the Newtown History Center! You must present a Museum Day Live! ticket, available at this link: http://www. smithsonianmag.com/museumday/venues/ museum/newtown-history-center/ 11am - 7pm Brew and Blues Festival at the Village Commons, 414 E Main St. Front Royal. Bring your family and enjoy a day of fun, delicious food, great live entertainment and, of course, beer tasting! Come and enjoy over 50 different beers from all over Virginia and elsewhere. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. General admission is free. 540-635-3185. Email info@ frontroyalchamber.com or visit https://www. facebook.com/frontroyalbrewblues/ 11am - 4pm Celebración - Hispanic Heritage Festival in Old Town Winchester. “Celebración of Winchester” is a one-day, family-oriented free festival to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in our region. It takes place Saturday, September 23, from 11 am till 4 pm on the Old Town Pedestrian Mall in Winchester. Activities include a children’s art activity tent; Latin dancing lessons, a dance performance by a Mexican children’s dance
troupe, an instrument petting zoo overseen by Shenandoah Conservatory music education students, artisan tents, “Country” tents (representing different Hispanic countries) and more. Food will be for sale by various vendors as well as beverages, including soda and water. Celebración benefits the Winchester Main Street Foundation (WMSF). Admission to “Celebración” is free to the public and the event will happen rain or shine. http://celebracionwinchester.com 11am and 1pm Guided Walking Tour of Kernstown Battlefield. (See description September 16th.) Noon - 7pm VA Beer Museum at Brews and Blues, 16 Chester St. Front Royal. Entertainment in the Biergarten with Fresh Cracked Pepper - a local blues band - at 6 PM. Legend Brewery and Adroit Theory brewery tents. 540-313-1441. https://www. facebook.com/VABeerMuseum/ 1pm Who’s Buried in Mt. Hebron Cemetery? Walking Tour at Mount Hebron Cemetery, 305 E Boscowen St. Winchester. Mt. Hebron has been Winchester’s burying ground since inception of the town in the 1700s. On this walking tour, you will be introduced to men and women who contributed to the development of Winchester, as well as our great nation. Meet your guide outside the gatehouse on East Lane. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Note that no re-
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CALENDAR, from 27 Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd. Middletown. The 2017 National Finals will be held September 26th through October 1st at the beautiful and historic Belle Grove Plantation in Middletown, VA. The sheepdog competition will replicate the same types of chores the working dogs and their handlers perform daily on their home farms. Only 150 champion sheep dogs and their handlers will qualify for this event that will crown North American Champion. More information may be found here: http://www.2017usb chanationalsheepdogfinals.com The event will begin with open preliminary rounds Tuesday, September 26 - Friday, September 29, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Those that qualify will compete in the Saturday semi-finals, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The top dogs and handlers will complete in the finals on Sunday, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. In addition to the main competition, there will be concurrent finals for nursery dogs (under 3 years of age) that will take place Wednesday through Friday. Food and merchandise vendors will be on the property during the entire event. Spectator tickets will go on sale in August 2017 and will be sold on the Belle Grove website. Prices will be as follows: --Adult tickets $14 per day, $60 for a six-day pass, $36 for a three-day pass (any three days); --Children 7-16 and seniors 65 and older $7 per day, $30 for a six-day pass and $18 for a three-day pass; and --Children 6 and younger free. Spectator tickets include touring Belle Grove’s grounds and Manor House, which will be open for touring, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1- 5 p.m. http://www.bellegrove.org/ Wednesday, September 27 11:30pm - 1pm Women’s Resource Center Event at 213 E Main St. Front Royal. WOMANGATHERING - Guest Speaker: Krista Shifflett - Warren Coalition. 540636-7007. http://frwrc.org 6pm - 7pm Front Royal Kiwanis Club Meeting. Rancho Nuevo Mexican Grill, 470 B South Commerce Ave. Front Royal. Thursday, September 28 6:30pm - 9:30pm North Fork Shenandoah River Restoration BINGO. (See description September 16th.) Friday, September 29 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm. Saturday, September 30 7am - 7pm Kick Off to Fall Festival at Apple House Restaurant, 4675 John Marshall Hwy. Linden. Join us for the Apple House Kickoff to Fall Festival! Featuring live music, a donut eating contest, kids activities, car & motorcycle shows, and local wine, cider, and beer tastings! (540) 6366329 9am - 3pm Saturday VIP Ticket for National Sheepdog Finals at Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd. Middletown. Semi-Finals VIP Ticket National Sheepdog Finals on Saturday. Get a front row seat for the semi-finals of the National Sheepdog Finals on Saturday. Your ticket includes premium parking, seating under the handler’s tent, and food and drink throughout the day. $60 per person. MENU: Morning Coffee & Tea Service, Pastries, Fresh Fruit, Gourmet Sandwiches, Salads, Desserts, Cold Drinks. More information and tickets: http:// bellegrove.org/calendar/saturday_vip_ticket
More information on the Sheepdog Finals: http://www.2017usbchanationalsheepdogfin als.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 September 16th.) 10am - 11am Walk for Life at 11 S Royal Ave. Front Royal. Today is the Front Royal Pregnancy Center’s “Walk for Life”. Registration begins at 9:00am with walk beginning at 10:00am behind the Center located at 11 S. Royal Avenue. 540-635-6181. 10am - 4pm Ayrshire Farm Hosts Fall Harvest Tour at 21846 Trappe Rd., Upperville, Va. Experience the bucolic fields of Virginia’s first farm to be Certified Organic and Certified Humane. Designed to showcase their locally produced, humanely raised heritage breed animals including turkeys, cattle, pigs and chickens in their natural habitat. Guests will enjoy guided tractor tours every 30 minutes, family activities, including face painting, and food concessions. Guests will be directed to park in one of Ayrshire Farm’s lower fields before being transported to the main courtyard. Via the courtyard, guests can walk the grounds, tour the stables and catch the tractor tour of the 1,000 acre farm. Farm staff will be available for questions about Ayrshire’s operation and the value in
promoting local, sustainable farming methods. Ayrshire Farm’s Fall Harvest Tour will be hosted rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the outdoors. Ayrshire Farm, located in Upperville, Virginia, was the first Virginia farm to be certified both organic and humane. The farm produces a variety of meats and organic produce supplied to top regional restaurants, including its own Hunter’s Head Tavern, and Gentle Harvest. Ayrshire Farm’s mission is to farm sustainably and profitably, promoting the benefits of locally produced, humanely raised meats and organic produce to the local consumer community through education, outreach and example. For more information on Ayrshire Farm and its sister companies, please visit www.ayrshirefarm.com. The event is free and guests are encouraged to RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ ayrshire-farm-fall-family-harvest-tour-tickets-36873565828?aff=es2 11am and 1pm Guided Walking Tour of Kernstown Battlefield. (See description September 16th.) 11:30am - 10pm Fourth Annual River Valley Festival at VFW Post 1860, 1847 N Royal Ave. Front Royal. Family festival featuring folk music bands, craft beer, wine and local craftsmen. $10, includes beverage. Visit http://www.rivervalleyfestival.com/ 6:30pm - 9:30pm North Fork Shenandoah River Restoration BINGO. (See description September 16th.) 8pm - 11pm Star Party at Shenandoah River State Park, 350 Daughter of Stars Dr. Bentonville. The Shenandoah Astronomical
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Society will have telescopes set up showing wonders of the night sky for all to enjoy. Weather permitting, of course. Send email to webmaster14@shenastro.org or visit https://www.facebook.com/shenastro/ Sunday, October 1 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/ Wednesday, October 4 5pm - 8pm Front Royal First Wednesday at The Gazebo, 414 E Main St. Front Royal. Kids activities, music, face painting, moon bounce and a few vendors. 540-6922406 6pm - 7pm Front Royal Kiwanis Club Meeting. Rancho Nuevo Mexican Grill, 470 B South Commerce Ave. Front Royal. Thursday, October 5 6:30pm - 9:30pm North Fork Shenandoah River Restoration BINGO. (See description September 16th.) Friday, October 6 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 Win-
chester! 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/ 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm. Saturday, October 7 9am - 5pm Apple Harvest Festival at Marker-Miller Orchards, 3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester. Everything apples!! 20 varieties of apples to choose from, with pick your own available. Apple cobbler and apple cider slushees can be enjoyed while sitting on the front porch or listening to the music each day from 1-3 PM. For the kids we have the cow train, a playground and room to run. A variety of food will be available at the food building. Wagon rides around the farm scheduled throughout the day. http://www. markermillerorchards.com 9am - 2pm Craft and Vendor Fair at Warren Community Center, 538 Villa Ave. Front Royal. Come out and support Warren Memorial Hospital and get some shopping started for the holidays! http://bit.ly/2f6Si93 9am - 3pm Front Royal Farmers Market today - possible cooking demonstrations and samples. Visitor Center Area located
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4pm Battlefield Series Program at National Park Visitor Contact Station, 7712 Main St. 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. The Death of a Regiment: the 34th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment in 1864. Many of the some 2,000 Union infantry regiments that served during the Civil War suffered devastating casualties. But few suffered most of those losses dur-
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CRIME OF THE WEEK Frederick County Crime of the Week - September 11, 2017 This week’s Crime of the Week involves a burglary and grand larceny in the 1000 block of Middle Fork Road. Between August 16 and August 21, 2017, unknown suspect(s) entered the residence while the homeowner was away and took numerous electronic items, including 3 Samsung flat screen TV’s, a Nintendo Wii, two Xbox game systems, Xbox games and a Blu-Ray DVD player. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Crime Solvers at (540) 665-TIPS(8477) and reference incident number 17004474. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect in this case or any other case may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Winchester City Crime of the Week - September 4, 2017 On Sunday, August 20th, Officer’s were dispatched to the 700 block of Johnston Court in reference to a suspicious person. Upon arrival, officers met with the complainant who stated that a young juvenile had been walking alone near Meadow Branch and was approached by a driver in a dark color sedan. The complainant stated that the male in the vehicle had followed the juvenile while honking and yelling at the juvenile. The male driver told people that he is in the CIA and works for the Police Department. The driver is described as a white male in his late 50’s, driving a dark in color sedan. Anyone with information regarding the possible identity of the suspect or suspect vehicle is encouraged to contact Crime Solvers at 540-665-TIPS (8477). Please reference incident number 17033498.
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