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Page 2 • Warren/Frederick County Report • Early October, 2017

Discovering Warren County: The 9th Annual Brew & Blues Festival

By Ken Thurman Warren/Frederick County Report Front Royal continues to be the place to go for festivals of all kinds.

September 23rd marked the 9th annual Brew & Blues Festival put on by the Front Royal – Warren County Chamber of Commerce.

A fantastic weather day only added to the fun from 12 noon until 7 p.m. on Saturday and VIP ticket holders even started sampling at 11a.m.

Music filled the air all day with live bands like Hypnotic Willie and Bugsy Kline & the Blue Devils. Of course, there was food of all varieties, face painting, vendors’ booths for shopping, and a general summer picnic type atmosphere.

A great time for the whole family, whether partaking of the many beverages or foods or just relaxing under a tree and listening to music.

Among the many booths I discovered was one of the Front Royal Fire fast pitch softball teams. Front Royal Fire Softball is a non-profit organization committed to providing all girls who are in the surrounding counties Cover photo by Ken Thurman

of Warren with an experience that fosters positive self-esteem, team spirit (and they showed me plenty) and individual growth through personal achievement and as a team member.

Front Royal Fire is committed to the development of athletic capability and sportsmanship by focusing on teaching the fundamentals of softball in an environment that supports all skill levels. The program offers our girls the ability to travel and experience competitiveness while having fun doing it.

I spoke with Rob Morris, manager of the team, which has girls 16 and under. He told me that the group has seven teams ranging from 10 to 18 years old. Rob is also the manager of the local Walmart.

You can find out more about them by emailing frontroyalfire@yahoo. com.

What’s a Brew & Blues Festival without the brews?

And were there a mountain of different brews to check out and enjoy from 29 different breweries featuring over 50 varieties of beers and my favorite hard cider. I just love the colorful names of the breweries like our local Backroom Brewery, and others like Chaos Mountain, the Devils Backbone, Beer Hound, Apocalypse, Ely-

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The Brew and Blues Festival is the second largest fund-raising event for the Chamber which also hosts the annual Wine & Craft Festival each May. The chamber is a community based organization whose purpose is to support local businesses and citizens by working to make Front Royal/Warren County a better place to work, visit, shop, live, and raise a family.

Most chambers are funded by their local government; however, the Front Royal/Warren County Chamber is self-funded to make decisions for the

betterment of the community without being influenced by a government agency or political group. The success of these fund-raising events directly relates to the support the Chamber can give to the community.

Events like this can only succeed with a dedicated group of volunteers and sponsors that give of themselves to create and execute a successful event. Event sponsors this year included Virginia Eagle and Aire Serv Heating & Cooling plus numerous gate, glasses, T-Shirt, and individual beer sponsors (a huge list).

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National Sheepdog Finals To Take Place At Belle Grove Plantation

The 2017 National Sheepdog Finals Poster was created by artist Peggy Wilkinson. It depicts a border collie working sheep on the front field of Belle Grove and shepherd on horseback, which is how the sheep will be moved onto the field at the Finals. Belle Grove’s 1797 Manor House is seen in the background.

Saturday and Sunday in the area behind Belle Grove’s Manor House. On Saturday a dog dancing demonstration by “The Steppin’ Woofs” will take place at 10 a.m. At 1 p.m. Deputy Jason Walther of the Frederick County Sheriff Office’s K-9 Unit will conduct a demonstration with German Shepherd Heppy. On Sunday, “The Steppin’ Woofs” will do a demonstration at 11:30 a.m. A nose work and sheep shearing demonstration will also take place; check www.bellegrove.org for the final schedule.

Spectator tickets are on sale now www.bellegrove.org and will also be available at the gate during the event.

Cash and all major credit cards will be accepted. This is a rain or shine event and there will be no ticket refunds.

Ticket prices are: Adults $14 per day (any day), $36 for a three-day pass (any three days), or $60 for a six-day pass; Youth 7-16 and Seniors 65 and older $7 per day (any day), $18 for a three-

day pass (any three days), or$30 for a six-day pass; Youth 6 and Younger May Attend at No Charge.

Free event parking is provided and will be on grass. Handicapped parking on gravel will be provided for those with a valid placard. Visitors may bring chairs and some bleachers and tent cover will be provided. Comfortable clothing, sturdy and closed-toe shoes, and a pair of binoculars are recommended to fully enjoy the event.

There is no outside food or drink or smoking allowed on event grounds.

Spectators may not bring dogs to this event.

More information is available at www.bellegrove.org and www.2017us bchanationalsheepdogfinals.com Belle Grove Plantation is located off Route 11 at 336 Belle Grove Road just south of Middletown, Virginia 22645 and is conveniently located to I-81 (use exit 302) and I-66. Belle Grove Plantation is a non-profit his-

toric house museum that is a National Trust for Historic Preservation site and a partner in Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park.

The United States Border Collie Handlers’ Association, Inc. (USBCHA) is the sanctioning body for sheep and cattledog trials throughout the United States and Canada. It was founded in 1979 and has grown into an organization of more than 800 members.

Members who qualify at sanctioned Open trials during the year are eligible to compete in the USBCHA National Sheepdog and Cattledog Finals to determine the champion Open dog and handler for that year. USBCHA members come from varied walks of life and professions. They share a common love for the Border Collie and work to promote the herding instincts that make the Border Collie the premiere herding dog. The result of their work is on display at every USBCHA sanctioned trial.

Belle Grove Plantation in Middle- vendors will be on the property durtown, Virginia will be the site of the ing the entire event. Spectator tickets United States Border Collie Han- include touring Belle Grove’s Manor dlers’ Association’s (USBCHA) 2017 House, which will be open TuesdayNational Sheepdog Finals September Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Museum 26-October 1, 2017.

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The finals are the North American There will be demonstrations on championship of working dogs and their handlers from across the United States and Canada. Only 200 competitors have earned the right to step on the Finals field through their success at local sheepdog trials throughout the year. The 2017 National Sheepdog Finals will be the fourth time in recent years that the USBCHA has held the championship event at Belle Grove Plantation. It was last at Belle Grove in 2013.

“We are excited that the National Sheepdog Finals will be held at such an impressive site as Belle Grove Plantation. We are looking forward to a great competition with some of the best dogs and handlers in the world,” said Sandy Payne, Chair of the 2017 National Sheepdog Finals Committee.

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County passes dog tethering ordinance County Administrator says common sense and wording would allow flexibility when enforcing the ordinance

Front Royal Mayor Hollis Tharpe and Carol Vorous celebrate the passage of the dog tethering ordinance vote taken at the September 19 Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report During the first reading at their September 19 meeting, Warren County Board of Supervisors heard from 14 county residents regarding a proposed county-wide dog tethering ordinance.

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for the safety and health of dogs in Warren County, was one of the first to rise to speak in defense of the dog tethering ordinance. She began by stating that she has been operating a community outreach program for dogs in Warren County for the last four years.

“During that time, it has put me in a unique position. I have been out in the town and county. I get referrals from citizens that say, ‘this person and/or that person needs a dog house for their dog, or they need a kennel for their dog because the dog is on a chain.’ At that time, I would visit the house and ask if there is anything that I can to do help them with their dogs.

These dogs are supposed to be family pets and not working dogs. I understand that there should be something in place for working dogs. I try to keep the pictures of these dogs in front of me because I don’t ever want to forget what I am working for because this is my passion and no dog should have to live like this,” she said.

Vorous referred to a poster of pictures she had brought before the board that had 17 examples of different dogs in different stages of confinement. All of them were tethered to a tree or were in a small confined kennel. The dogs

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who had dog houses, had houses that were in different stages of disrepair.

One dog was standing out in the open with its tether all tangled up with a ladder. Another dog had dug a hole in the ground in what appeared to be an attempt to get out of the elements.

“It is not acceptable, it’s not reasonable and it is not adequate. During the last four years I have met with the Sheriff ’s Department, animal control and the humane society. I’ve met with the town council and this board and

countless other people. I have also been met with a lot of comments and a lot of negativity and that is fine, everyone has an opinion. I’ve been told to stick with the feel-good stuff. People don’t want to see all of this,” she continued, and referred again to the poster of pictures.

“They want to see me giving dog houses and kennels to people and they don’t want to see the ugly side of this.

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Dear St. Luke, I turn 57 this month. My husband and I worked from our teen years in various jobs and careers. Approximately 4 1/2 years ago, my husband was laid off from his job. I was not working due to back problems and other medical issues. After diligently paying our taxes all of life we found out that the only help we could receive was some money for food and birth control. I laugh about the birth control since I an many years past my child bearing age. We are a family of three, and have a daughter.

Needless to say, we were in quite a bind. We lost our home and more.

My husband and I had never asked for help before and we had never enrolled in any programs before. So, there were the feelings of failure, fear, helplessness, and shame, for even asking for help. We had always been able to take care of our needs. My medical needs are many because I have Diabetes, a hypothyroid, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. I was at the point where I could not afford my insulin let along any other medicines or care.

I ended up at the doorstep of St. Luke Community Clinic. After being treated at St. Luke, my faith in humanity and the medical community was restored. Let me explain: NOT ONCE did anyone at the clinic make me feel ashamed, embarrassed, or worthless while caring for me. They took care of all my medical care. They got me on an insulin program, they were able to get my medications, answered all my questions, they took care of my every need. During the time I was seeing them, I had a tooth abscess and they placed me in the dental program and that infected tooth was pulled. What I am trying to tell you is, they literally saved my life. Many times I walked out of the clinic with insulin and medication in my hands, sat in the care, and cried because of the caring and gen-

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erosity. I was at a breaking point and the kindness they showed me and help they gave me would help me breathe and tell myself that everything would be fine again one day. They were a shining light for me during one of the hardest times in my life. Without a doubt, I am alive today because of their service.

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My current situation is that my husband was hired to a well paying job.

I am one of the few who no longer qualify for medical care at the clinic.

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KKK Flyers at Park & Ride EDITOR: Yesterday, I returned to my car in the park and ride lot in Front Royal to find a flier inviting me to join the Klu Klux Klan. It was quite a shock and an ugly reminder of the thousands of black Americans they lynched over the past almost 100 years. I hope everyone understands why the KKK has no place in our town, knows about their long history of violence targeting primarily black Americans, but also Jews, immigrants, gays and lesbians and, until recently, Catholics. They are the definition of a radical hate group.

What I found particularly disturbing was the language they used on their flier. It sounded a lot like the language a religious cult or a street gang would use, offering solidarity and saying "You will not be alone anymore." It also vilifies the Black Lives Matter movement, which is a non-violent social justice movement. It is telling that the flier also claims the KKK can keep members' identities secret. If they are not a hate group, as they claim, why do they need to hide? They most certainly are not a Christian organization. That they are trying to appeal to members of our community who may be isolated, resentful, and weak is appalling and cowardly. Front Royal, as a community, must come together to fight back against any infiltration by the KKK.

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The 3,200-acre Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) in Front Royal, Va.—which is the headquarters for the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s conservation science initiatives and is normally closed to the public—will open its gates Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Conservation Discovery Day. Budding biologists, curious conservationists and animal lovers can visit the one-of-a-kind research facility for a day packed with activities, demonstrations and talks from SCBI scientists working around the world.

Visitors will need to purchase a car pass to attend the event.

Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center scientists will do live birdbanding demonstrations, allowing guests to see wild birds up close while learning how scientists attach bands and the types of information they can collect from banded-birds.

Guests can tour SCBI’s veterinary hospital to learn how veterinarians care for more than 20 species. Ecologists will give guests a taste of what field work is like on an excursion to set up camera traps. During mock DNA extractions and tests, guests will learn how much information a DNA sample can reveal about rare and endangered animals. In addition to activities, guests can also play

trivia games and hear from scientists and animal experts about their research. A full list of activities is available on the Zoo’s website.

Conservation Discovery Day will be held rain or shine. SCBI is a large and hilly campus. Appropriate attire for outdoor activities and comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended. Passes for Conservation Discovery Day are available to purchase via the Zoo’s website based on vehicle size. A standard car pass is $30, a small school bus/van pass is $50 and a school bus or chartered bus pass is $100. Car passes can be bought in advance or at the gate until passes are sold out.

SCBI plays a leading role in the Smithsonian’s global efforts to save wildlife species from extinction and train future generations of conservationists. SCBI spearheads research programs at its headquarters in Front Royal, Va., the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and at field research stations and training sites worldwide. SCBI scientists tackle some of today’s most complex conservation challenges by applying and sharing what they learn about animal behavior and reproduction, ecology, genetics, migration and conservation sustainability.

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DOGS, from 6 bring it to their attention they don’t have to look at it and they don’t have to know it is there. These dogs are all over the town and county. These are local dogs. These pictures represent just a small handful and when I look at them it makes me ashamed that we live in this county and that we allow this to happen,” she said.

Vorous then talked about specific dogs.

“See the dog at the top of the display. When I went to go see him he was tied to a tree with no dog house and he had dug holes about two feet deep because when you have dogs that are tethered for 24 hours a day 7 days a week, they are isolated. Dogs by their nature are pack animals and we are part of their pack. When you isolate them, and separate them from the pack they become anxious and bored and they become very aggressive and territorial. With them being out in the weather it is important to remember that they suffer from the ailments that

people do. They get frostbite and they develop heat exhaustion and they develop arthritis,” she said.

She pointed to one picture of a dog house that was literally falling down.

“This dog house, the one that is falling down, that is a dog’s shelter. That is considered by the state to be adequate shelter. A camper shell is also considered adequate shelter. Animal control visited both of these places and in their opinion, that is adequate shelter,” she added.

She also told the sad story of a female dog who was not spayed and chained to a stake that became pregnant time and time again with no protection from the male dogs.

Other speakers also spoke during the public hearing.

This included Alberto Medina who was concerned about the time and temperature restrictions that outdoor tethering would put on him and his dog.

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in the cold than confined inside in the warmer conditions. He noted that his dog was specifically bred to work and live and play in the arctic climates and even preferred to stay outside for extended periods of time and temperatures well beyond the guidelines that the proposed ordinance called for.

Another speaker, Melody Thornburg, rose to speak about guardian dogs, or work dogs as they are sometimes called, who are bred and trained from very young to attend flocks of sheep and goats and are herd dogs.

She said the dog has to remain tethered with the flock at all times of the day and night in order to form a bond with the flock he or she is responsible for. Her primary concern was how this new ordinance, if passed, would affect the guardian dogs.

At a later point in the public hearing Chairwoman Linda Glavis asked for a show of hands to see how many people in the audience were there to support the dog tethering ordinance.

The clear majority, including Front Royal’s Mayor Hollis Tharpe, raised their hands in support of the ordinance During the discussion part of the meeting, Warren County Administrator Douglas Stanley pointed out that common sense, used in conjunction with the new guidelines, should and could be applied to the enforcement and should help address Medina’s concerns. He also stressed that the proposal’s wording could allow the necessary flexibility to accommodate working/guardian dogs as described

by Thornburg.

Alberto Medina raises concerns about how the restrictions on dog tethering would affect his Husky who prefers the colder weather.

At the end of the discussion period a vote was called and passed on a 5-0 vote.

The ordinance will now be vetted

by the Front Royal Town Council and they will hold their own public hearing on the matter.

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INDICTMENTS September indictments from the July 2017 term

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The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about March 24, 2017 through May 19, 2017, in the County of Warren, Haley Patricia Christina Rohena, 29, of 216 E. Main St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously, wrongfully and fraudulently use, dispose of, conceal or embezzle property belonging to Southern States, having a value of more than $200, which she had received for the benefit of South-

The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about June 28, 2017, in the County of Warren, Megan Mae Turner, 26, of 2001 Honeyville Rd., Stanley, VA 22851, did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intention of converting goods and merchandise to her own use without having paid the full price thereof, willfully conceal or take possession of the goods or merchandise of Target, with a value of $200 or more.

Christopher Dewayne Flynn The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Christopher Dewayne Flynn, 36, of 1097 Ridgeway Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Christopher Dewayne Flynn did unlawfully and feloniously assault and batter Jessica Flynn, a family or household member, having been previously convicted of assault and battery against a family or household member within twenty years of this second or subsequent offense, and that each such assault and battery occurred on different dates.

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COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and maliciously prevent or interfere with a telephone communication by disabling or destroying a device that enables such communication, whether wired or wireless, with the intent to prevent another person from summoning law-enforcement, fire or rescue services. Date of the offenses was April 30, 2017.

Joshua Michael Burke The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about July 20, 2016, in the County of Warren, Joshua Michael Burke, 31, of 18 N. Main Ave., Clearwater, FL 33765, did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intention of converting goods and merchandise to his own use without having paid the full price thereof,

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INDICTMENTS, from 9 of his driving privilege was in effect, this being a second offense. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully operate a motor vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more by weight volume or 0.08 grams or per 210 liters of breath; which impaired his ability to drive or operate a motor vehicle safely, this being a second offense within five years of a previous offense. COUNT THREE: did, as the driver of a motor vehicle involved in an accident in which a person was injured or killed, unlawfully and feloniously fail to stop at the scene of the accident and render assistance or provide the information required by law.

Date of the offenses was April 29, 2017 Jessica Marie Pontious The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about May 13, 2017, in the County of Warren, Jessica Marie Pontious, 29, of 13 Shenandoah Commons Way, Apt. 302, Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully operate a motor vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more by weight volume or 0.08 grams or per 210 liters of breath; which impaired her ability to drive or operate a motor vehicle safely, this being a third offense within ten years of a previous offense.

Robert Carl Shinaul The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Robert Carl Shinaul, 22, of 127 Old Wagon Rd., Winchester, VA 22602, with three counts. COUNTS ONE and THREE: In the County of Warren, Robert Carl Shinaul did unlawfully and feloniously rob Leslie Cross, an employee of WalMart, by means of violence or assault.

COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intention of converting goods and merchandise to his

own use without having paid the full price thereof, willfully conceal or take possession of the goods or merchandise of a store, said goods having the value of $200 or more. Date of the offenses was on or about July 15, 2017.

Bernard Edmund Lee Ballard The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Bernard Edmund Lee Ballard, 50, of 149 Stephenson, Rd., Stephenson, VA 22656, with two counts. COUNTS ONE and TWO: Bernard Edmund Lee Ballard did unlawfully and feloniously, take, steal and carry away personal property belonging to another, with the value of $200 or more. Dates of the offenses were on or about March 11 and 13, 2017.

County of Warren, Melinda Eve Haislop, 28, of 713 Campbell Circle, Front Royal, VA 22630, being the parent of, guardian for, or person responsible for the care of D.H a child under the age of eighteen years, did by willful act or omission show in a gross, wanton, and culpable manner a reckless disregard for the life of such child.

Bryant Thomas Daggit The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about January 21, 2017, in the County of Warren, Bryant Thomas Daggit, age and address unavailable, did unlawfully and feloniously possess with the intent to distribute more than one-half (½) ounce but not more than five (5) pounds of marijuana.

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Court Grand Jury charges Kristopher Tryshan Deal, 24, address unavailable, with two counts. COUNTS ONE and TWO: In the County of Warren, Kristopher Tryshan Deal did unlawfully and feloniously possess with the intent to distribute, and did sell or distribute, a Schedule I controlled substance, towit: Heroin. Dates of the offenses were

on or about December 15 and 16, 2016.

mett, 37, of 2370 Summerville, Locust Grove, VA 22508, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine.

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The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about December 20, 2016, in the County of Warren, Rodger Lee Brum-

The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about February 1, through August 1, 2015, in the County of Warren, Dawn Michael Frankel, 41, of 210 Virginia Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously obtain by false pretense money in the amount of $200 or more from Main Street Pawn, with the intent to defraud.

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COUNT TWO: did unlawfully violate a provision of a protective order, by committing assault and battery upon Dorma Cameron, a person protected by said protective order resulting in bodily injury to Dorma Cameron.

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Council members hear about deplorable renters’ conditions

From left, council members Jacob Meza and Christopher Morrison react to descriptions of Front Royal renters’ living conditions.

Front Royal resident Linda Allen spoke during the public hearing on the rental inspection office.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report At their September 25 meeting, the Front Royal Town Council held two public hearings. One was a first reading to amend an ordinance pertaining to flea markets. The second hearing concerned the town’s rental inspection and property maintenance code, but was tabled after the public hearing.

The council heard from one citizen after another about the rental inspection and property maintenance issue, especially about the owner of the Mount Vernon apartment building on South Royal Avenue.

There were stories of bed bug and roach infestations, leaking roofs and faulty electrical outlets. But probably most troubling were tales of exploita-

tion from the owner’s refusal to do any repairs to the building unless the tenant paid the first $100 towards the repairs.

One resident stated that when she found another apartment to move to she had to leave or discard most of her belongings because of the bedbug and roach infestation. She also expressed fear of the consequences of basically breaking her lease, but felt she had no choice. She stated that it was either that or risk more damage to her health and wellbeing.

At the end of the public hearing, the council decided to table the measure in order to plan for a future public hearing after they could do more work on the ordinance to ensure that it could and would be enforced.

The other public hearing was a first

reading held to discuss amending the ordinance pertaining to flea markets.

The council was requested to affirm on its first reading to amend the town code to allow flea markets to operate on Fridays with a special use permit and to potentially include a farmers’ market.

The town council voted to change the license tax for flea markets from a per-vendor tax of $10 per year, or $1 per day, to a flat license tax of $500 per calendar year to be paid by the proprietor of the flea market.

Council had referred the request of the flea market to operate on Fridays to the planning commission for further consideration and a recommendation on March 27 this year. A public hearing was scheduled for the July 24 meeting, but was postponed for staff to re-advertise the Friday openings and the change in license fees amendments together.

Another public hearing was sched-

uled for August 14, but died due to a lack of second because of licensing fees being advertised at $250 instead

of $500. Staff re-advertised for the higher fee.

Once the public hearing was opened at the September 25 meeting, town resident Gerald Stone rose to speak.

Stone introduced himself, not only as a resident of Front Royal, but also as a veteran.

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table fee so they can make money so they can get by. The flea market helps so many people and it brings so much to the community that adding a day is not going to affect any other business.

In fact, the people who come to the flea market sometimes will spend their money at the local restaurants and gas stations. I even do my shopping at the

area stores after I am done at the flea market,” Stone said.

Stone also pointed out that many people depend on the flea market for a major part of their livelihood such as the elderly, disabled and retired.

He stressed that adding a day can do nothing but help their situation.

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This flea market stands for everything that I believed in when I fought for this country. There is a reason I travel back and forth a hundred miles a day. That flea market stands for Front Royal, I stand for Front Royal and I think we should all stand together for Front Royal and pass this measure and do the right thing for Front Royal,” he added.

The next speaker was Anne Orndorff, owner of Springtime Gardens nursery in Front Royal.

“I promise that this will be the last time I will speak about this. We continue to have concerns that the flea market chooses to ignore the town code. Our concern about the overall appearance of the flea market has not changed. Currently there is a vendor set up on Fridays selling barbeque.

The permit for Fridays hasn’t been approved.

“However, for the entire summer a vendor has been there on Fridays without a permit. And we have just come to accept the fact that the rules

Gerald Stone speaks in support of Flea Market being open on Fridays.

for the flea market are not going to be enforced and we just need to move on and we understand, and we get that.

Again, this is not a vendetta against the flea market. It’s been a tradition here. We have nothing against the comradery or the fellowship at the flea market; it’s just that businesses need to follow the rules.

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is the fact that they have not paid the revenue to the town for six years. And the revenue could’ve represented a pay increase for a police officer or first responder. For the flea market to claim ignorance and ask for forgiveness should not apply in this case. All business owners are sent an application for renewal of your business license in January and on the back of the form it tells you what you are required to pay and what your fees are going to be in order for you to operate a business.

We just don’t feel like the flea market should get a free pass on this,” she said.

During the special use permit discussion period, Vice Mayor Eugene Tewalt spoke in favor of the flea market.

“Number one, it’s been there for so many years. Then again, I expect the town or the zoning department to enforce the rules. I’ve seen people there on Fridays as well, that were selling their products. I don’t know whether or not this was taken care of. I want to make sure that if I vote for this, whatever the conditions are, that the conditions are enforced and under those conditions I will vote in favor of this,” said Tewalt.

Councilman John Connolly addressed the council and said he had gone down to the flea market a couple of weeks ago and had walked the tables and spoke to the vendors.

“There are a lot of senior citizens who are retired. There are lot of people down there selling just for the enjoyment of it. And there are a lot of people who are down there selling to allow them to help make ends meet,” he said, adding, “I am still of the belief that the flat license fee should be $250 instead of $500.”

At the end of the discussion period the measure passed on a 6-0 vote.

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Warren County Parks & Recreation programs for October Tiny Tykes Basketball League

Registration will be held October 2, 2017 through November 30, 2017 This program emphasizes learning of basic skills, fundamental teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive participation with the goal of providing a fun and rewarding tiny tykes basketball experience. The young players will begin to develop a bond and love for the game while also learning what it takes to be successful off the court.

The Tiny Tykes Basketball League practices and games will be held at Ressie Jeffries Elementary School, 320 E. Criser Road, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.

Practices will be held on Sundays starting in December with games scheduled to begin Sunday, January 14, 2018.

This league is for boys and girls 5 and 6 years old as of December 1, 2017; age verification is necessary to register for this activity.

The cost is $45.00 per participant.

Youth Basketball Leagues Registration will be held October 2, 2017 through October 26, 2017 This program emphasizes fundamental teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive participation with the goal of providing a fun and rewarding youth basketball experience where young players can create a bond with the game while also learning what it takes to be successful away from the court.

The youth basketball games will be held at the Warren County Health & Human Services Complex, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630 and Ressie Jeffries Elementary School, 320 E. Criser Road, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.

Practices are held weekly, including Saturdays, until games begin; games are scheduled to begin Saturday, December 2, 2017.

This program is for boys and girls, ages 7 to 14 years as of December 1, 2017; age verification is necessary to register for this activity.

The cost is $68.00 per participant.

“Learn to Play” Mah Jongg Mah Jongg is a four (4) person table game played with Chinese tiles. 13 tiles are dealt and are used to create hands with runs and sets similar to Rummy. In this class players will learn the names of the tiles, procedures of the game, and the creation of winning hands as determined by the National Mah Jongg League.

This program will be held Wednesdays, October 04, 2017 through October 25, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The cost of the Mah Jongg “Learn to Play” program is $15.00 per player, which includes a player card ($6.00 if you are already in possession of your own player card).

This program will be held at the Warren County Health & Human Services Band Room, 465 W. 15th Street,

Front Royal, Virginia 22630.

Smithsonian National Zoo The whole family is sure to enjoy an unforgettable day at the ZOO, where adventure and natural beauty abound.

Explore the natural wonders of our world including elephant trails, Reptile Discovery Center, and the fabulous Kid’s Farm. Guests to the Smithsonian National ZOO will see some of the world’s rarest wildlife including giant pandas and komodo dragons. Come take a walk on the wild side and experience some of the most amazing creatures to walk the earth.

The bus will leave from the Warren County Community Center; 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630, at 8:30 a.m. for the Smithsonian National ZOO in Washington D.C. on Saturday, October 14, 2017 and will depart from the Smithsonian National ZOO at 5:00 p.m.

The cost is $25.00 per reservation (transportation only), admission to the ZOO is free.

Tickets are limited to six (6) tickets per household, with only 40 tickets available.

“Make and Take” Rain Barrel Workshop Warren County Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River are offering a hands on workshop created to help raise awareness about river health and renewable resources that can be utilized in your own backyard. The workshop will be a (1) one day event that will give you the tools and the know how to create a functioning rain barrel that will give your yard and garden some much needed moisture on hot days. The rain barrel will collect run off from storms and sprinkles and store it for use whenever you need it.

The workshop will be held at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia, 22630, on Saturday October 14, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how to make your very own working rain barrel and take it home with you that same day.

The cost is $50.00 per participant.

Defensive Firearms Class

The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department will be holding a Defensive Firearms Class for those interested on Saturday, October 14, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.

This class is open to anyone 10 years of age and older; those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This class is a complete program covering the basics of firearm safety and is designed for individuals using all types of firearms.

This class will cover: Gun Education Gun Safety Hand to Hand Combat Aiming/Firing a Gun Gun Cleaning The cost is $75.00 per participant and is limited to 35 participants; preregistration is required.

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The class is open to anyone 14 years of age and older; anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Boys Basketball Camp The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Skyline Middle School, will be sponsoring a Boys Basketball Camp for boys in grades 6th – 8th (as of 2017-2018 school year). This camp will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Skyline Middle School Gym, 240 Luray Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.

The cost for the camp is $25.00; campers must bring their own lunch and drinks to camp.

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This class is a 30 minute, once a week class created to introduce movement and music to the youngest dancers.

This class is designed for both boys and girls ages 2 ½ - 4 years; parents will need to be present throughout the course.

Classes are held Tuesdays, October 17, 2017 through November 28, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (no class on October 31st), at the Warren County Health and Human Services Complex Band Room, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.

The cost is $35.00 per participant

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for the six (6) week session.

Minimum of four (4) participants are needed in order to hold the class; class is limited to seven (7) participants.

For more information regarding class instruction, please email zumba. lizi@gmail.com.

Ballet I This class is a wonderful way for a child to experience the basics of ballet without a year-long commitment. It affords them the opportunity to learn the basic ballet positions, terminology, skill building, movement through music, and getting creative with kids their age.

This class is designed for the beginner dance student and is open to both boys and girls, ages 5-9 years.

The session will be held October 17, 2017 through November 28, 2017 (no class on October 31st.)

Classes will be held, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. at the Warren County Health & Human Services Complex Band Room, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.

The cost is $55.00 per participant for the six (6) week session.

Minimum of four (4) students are needed in order to hold the class, maximum of twelve (12) students.

Ballet II This class is a wonderful way for a child to experience the basics of bal-

let without a yearlong commitment. It offers them the opportunity to learn the basic ballet position, terminology, skill building, movement through music, and getting creative with kids their age.

This class is designed for the second year dance student and is open to both boys and girls, ages 5-9 years.

The session will be held October 17, 2017 through November 28, 2017 (no class on October 31st).

Classes will be held, Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Warren County Health & Human Services Complex Band Room, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.

The cost is $55.00 per participant for the six (6) week session.

Minimum of four (4) students are needed in order to hold the class; maximum of twelve (12) students.

Kids Hip Hop I This class is designed for the 5 to 8 year old beginner dancer. In this class, students will learn basic dance movement principles, how to structure a combination, and use some skills learned from ballet (if applicable).

Movement through music will be a pillar of this class.

Classes will be held on Wednesdays, October 18, 2017 through November 29, 2017, (no class on November 22nd) 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. at the Warren County Health and Human Services Complex Band Room, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.

The cost is $55.00 per participant; minimum of five (5) participants to hold the class.

For more information regarding class instruction, please email zumba. lizi@gmail.com.

Kids Hip Hop II This class is designed for the 9 to 13 year old beginner dancer. In this class, students will learn basic dance movement principles, how to structure a combination, and use some skills learned from ballet (if applicable).

Movement through music will be a pillar of this class.

Classes will be held on Wednesdays, October 18, 2017 through November 29, 2017, (no class on November 22nd) 6:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Warren County Health and Human Services Complex Band Room, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.

The cost is $55.00 per participant; minimum of five (5) participants to hold the class.

For more information regarding class instruction, please email zumba. lizi@gmail.com.

Ballroom Dancing: Salsa & Tango Two of the most popular Latin dances worldwide are Salsa, with roots in the Spanish Caribbean, and the Argentine Tango. In this class, we will explore basic Salsa and Tango dance steps. Salsa is a fun, upbeat, fastpaced, rhythmic dance designed to

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be a very social experience. Tango is a more sensual, close-quarters dance style set to a bass-focused rhythm.

These classes will be held at the Warren County Health & Human Services Complex Band Room, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630, on Wednesdays, October 18, 2017 through November 29, 2017, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. No class November 22, 2017. Participants must be 16 years of age or older and dancers of all skill levels are welcome.

Minimum of 2 couples or 4 singles needed to hold the class, with a maximum of 10 singles or 5 couples, total of 20 people.

The cost of the class for 6 weeks will be $65.00 per single, $120.00 per couple.

Picture This! Saturday, Oct. 21 Take a walk with a park ranger to look for small nature items to decorate a souvenir picture frame. This event will be held at the Shenandoah River Raymond R “Andy” Guest Jr. State Park, 350 Daughter of Stars Drive, Bentonville, Virginia 22610, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The cost is $5.00 per participant and registration is limited to 20 participants; pre-registration is required.

Halloween Party Friday, Oct. 27 Hey, kids! Come dressed in your favorite costume, and you may just win a prize! Join the Parks and Recreation staff for the “Pumpkin Chuckin” competition and the “Pumpkin Carving Contest”. The evening is sure to be fun filled with Halloween inspired games and activities.

This program is for all ages; those under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost for party is $8.00; additional fee of $5.00 to enter pumpkin carving contest as pumpkin will be provided prior to the party.

Event is limited to 50 participants; pre-registration is recommended.

Event will be held Friday, October 27, 2017, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.

How to Improve Your Photography This is a two (2) part course. In the first meeting we will choose a spot in Front Royal to shoot images. In the second meeting you will bring a 4 x 6 or bigger print of your images to class for critique to improve your composition, lighting, angles, surfaces, etc.

This course will be offered Saturday, October 28, 2017, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., and the date of the follow-up course will be decided at the end of the first course. The first course will be at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.

The cost of the course is $30.00 per participant with a minimum of 4 participants needed to hold the course.

Pre-registration is required; registration deadline is September 28, 2017.

This program is open to anyone 12 years of age and older; anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration information can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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LOCAL NEWS Fatal Warren County crash

Virginia State Police Trooper M.A. Lawson is investigating a fatal crash in Warren County. The crash occurred at 7:23 p.m., on Saturday (Sept. 23) on Route 340 near Snake Road.

A Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling south on Route 340 when it ran off the left side of the highway, went into the ditch and struck the embankment.

The operator, Charles D. Ford, 50, of Front Royal, Va., died at the scene. He was wearing a helmet.

Speed was a factor in the crash, which remains under investigation.

Fatal Page County crash Virginia State Police Senior Trooper D.W. Burkeholder is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Page County. The crash occurred at 9:50 a.m., Saturday (Sept. 23), on Leaksville Road, less than a mile north of Boston Road.

A 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt was traveling on the wrong side of Leaksville Road, when its driver overcorrected to the right. The vehicle then ran off the road struck an embankment and overturned.

The driver, Brooke N. Ludwig, 16, of

Stanley, Va., was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle.

She died at the scene.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Virginia State Police Master Trooper M.L. Mitchell is investigating a fatal crash in Page County. The crash occurred at 9:51 p.m., on Saturday (Sept.

23), on Mockingbird Lane.

A 2002 Ford Explorer was traveling west on Mockingbird Lane when it ran off the right side of the road and struck a tree.

The driver, Matthew R. Stark, 24, of Luray, Va., was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. He was not wearing a seat belt.

His passenger, Christopher E. Stark, 26, of Luray, Va., was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. He died from his injuries while in transport to Winchester Medical Center.

Matthew Stark was arrested for DUI. The crash remains under investigation.

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Great finishes highlight Virginia Breeder’s three-year-old championship races at Shenandoah Downs Fans that stayed for a trio of Virginia Breeder’s Three Year Old Championship races were rewarded with thrilling finishes Sunday at Shenandoah Downs. The second weekend of racing in Woodstock wrapped up with ten pari-mutuel races followed by three non-betting Breeder’s events on another clear and picturesque day

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Sunday’s $44,000 Filly Pace saw The Third Day and Camystery battle side by side through the stretch and at the wire, The Third Day was best by a head. The Third Straight filly set early fractions of :29 2/5, 1:01.0 and 1:30 4/5 before tackling her main challenger, who sat a patient second throughout the four horse race. Driver/trainer James Stiltner II directed his charge to a 2:00 3/5 finish for owner Herman Hagerman of North Tazewell, Virginia. The victor, out of Klondike Lady by Cambest, was the most experienced of any with 15 starts heading into the Breeder’s finale. Camystery, who won a conditioned race in 1:59.0 opening weekend, was the runnerup. Gone South finished third and Ellie’sbelleringer was fourth.

Yagot A Winner gained revenge on his stablemate Dusty Fool in the $41,200 Colt & Gelding Trot. In this rematch of trainer Carlo Pliseno’s pair, Yagot A Winner trotted patiently behind front stepping Dusty Fool through three fractions, came out in mid stretch and edged the early leader by a head in 2:07 3/5. The

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looked tough early on. The Dream Away gelding had won five straight Fair races in addition to a conditioned race in 1:56 2/5 opening weekend. Trainer Jimmy Viars’ pacer led through three fractions, tripping the timer respectively in :27 4/5, :57 3/5 and 1:28 2/5.

In the final turn, Leon Harris’s Lil Cool Fly’n Fun and Stacy McLenaghan’s Welcometotheparty came on strong and surged into a match race of sorts from that point. The former, driven

by Justin Vincent, was a neck better at the finish in 1:58 4/5. The winner, who was third in last year’s freshman clash, is by Cool Flying Fun out of River Isle

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by Wayne Long. Royal Red was third followed by Hot Card Shark, Tulsi and Southern Jamie.

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The Master Glide filly disposed of five other foes, including two year old champ Lizzybeth Taylor, in 2:02 4/5.

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The third race weekend at Shenandoah Downs is slated for this Saturday and Sunday, September 30th and October 1st, at 1 PM. parking and admission are free. The annual “Wine & trotter” festival is on Saturday where fans can purchase a ticket to sample wines from area Vineyards. Attendees are encouraged to wear their most elegant or unique headwear and enter the WINC Fancy Hat Contest. On Sunday, the first 200 fans will receive a commemorative Shenandoah Downs baseball cap. The season continues through October 15th. More details are at shenandoahdowns.com and virginiahorseracing.com

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Saturday, October 7, local birding enthusiast and long-time contributor to Park programs, Charles Price, will share information about how to enjoy birding in your yard or anywhere in our great outdoors. The program will begin at the Park Visitors Center with a short presentation about birds and what you might find helpful to get to know them. Charles will use the Parks extensive bird exhibits to point out attributes and clues. We then plan a wagon ride to one of the Park trails, talking about what we see, or hope to see, especially the birds (and other wild residents) that use our river. We will then enjoy a short walk to try to see some our more elusive fliers.

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Upon arrival at the residence, it was learned from a resident, that Staples was located in the kitchen. Staples was subsequently taken into custody without incident. Staples was transported to RSW Regional Jail and charged with misdemeanor escape.

Stephens City Drug Arrests On September 16, 2017 at approximately 6:00 p.m. the Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office responded to 110 Sussex Circle in Stephens City for a report of subjects possibly selling narcotics from that residence. Deputies talked to Erik Ancell, 29, and Marcus Allen, 31, both of that address. Deputies could smell the odor of marijuana coming from the residence. The residence was secured and a search warrant for the residence was obtained.

Deputies searched the residence and located 4 baggies containing a significant amount of Methamphetamine, 2 baggies containing over a half pound of marijuana, and a Glock handgun.

Ancell were arrested and transported to the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center and charged with possession with intent to distribute narcotics, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and possession of a firearm with narcotics.

Allen was arrested and transported to the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center and charged with possession with intent to distribute narcotics.

Both suspects were held without bond.

Animal rabies case confirmed in Frederick County Health officials have confirmed the presence of rabies in the Mountain Falls Park Subdivision in Frederick County The Frederick/Winchester Health Department has confirmed rabies in a black and white stray cat that has bitten two residents in the Mountain Falls Park Subdivision (Wild Acres) near Mt. Falls Boulevard and Cougar Trail in Frederick County.

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Any exposed/potentially exposed individuals should seek medical advice immediately to evaluate whether rabies prevention medication is needed. The Lord Fairfax Health District would like to speak with any residents who believe that they, their family, or their pets may have come into contact with this cat from the dates of Sept. 5, 2017 through Sept. 14, 2017. Please call 540-722-3480. In addition, if any residents within the area noticed any of their animals return home with wounds from unknown injury, they are urged to consult with their veterinarian.

“Incidents like this reinforce the need for all dogs, cats, and ferrets to be current in their vaccinations against the rabies virus,” advises Lord Fairfax Health District Manager, Mason Allen. “State law requires all dogs and cats over the age of four months to be vaccinated against rabies.”

The Health Department strongly advises that people take the following steps to prevent families and pets from being exposed to rabies: Vaccinate all cats, dogs and ferrets against rabies and keep them up to date!

Avoid contact with wild animals or stray cats and dogs.

Do not feed wild animals or stray cats and dogs.

Report stray animals to your local animal control agency.

Eliminate outdoor food sources around the home.

Keep pets confined to your property or walk them on a leash.

For more information, contact the Lord Fairfax Health District’s Frederick/Winchester Health Department at 540-722-3480.

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Proper and equitable assessments

ensure that the real estate tax burden is distributed to all property owners according to the value of each property.

Wingate staff members will be visiting properties in different areas of the County to collect sales data, update photographs, verify existing informa-

Kiwanis members help jump start 2017 Salvation Army campaign

Front Royal Kiwanis President Dianna Evans presents Kiwanian Lt. Matthew Tidman a check for $200 to assist the Salvation Army help the people of Warren County. Tidman briefed club members on the Salvation Army’s founding and purpose, touching on the Thanksgiving and Christmas kettle/bell-ringing campaign. Last year’s collection set a record.

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tion and/or collect additional information, as needed. These individuals carry Warren County identification badges and have magnetic signs on their automobiles that bear the words “Real Estate Assessment.” The Warren

County Sheriff ’s Office will have a list of Reassessment vehicles that will be making property visits.

In collecting sales information, Wingate’s staff considers location, construction cost, quality of con-

struction, condition of the buildings, etc., in order for the sales data to be compared, for assessment purposes, with the various properties in different neighborhoods throughout the County.

Sales which are higher or lower than typical sales are not considered in the assessments. These would include short sales, family transactions, and sales resulting from foreclosure.

Transactions which involve duress on the part of the seller or buyer can represent atypical value and are not given consideration. Also excluded are sales which do not allow for the property to be adequately exposed to the open market, resulting in a sale which can be less than market value. It is also possible that an adjoining owner may pay more than market value in order to protect his existing property and/or control how the property will be used or assembled.

As properties are assessed, factors such as location, including access to highways, shopping, schools, availability of utilities, etc., as well as condition and type of buildings are being considered.

Prior to becoming effective, all property owners will be mailed a notice of the new proposed assessed values and will have an opportunity to discuss or appeal their assessment. As the work progresses, additional news releases will be made.

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The EDA will not fill the vacant marketing position at this point in time. Ms. Jones will work a few days a month at the EDA on updating collateral marketing materials and other marketing tasks.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to do the work of the EDA,” said Jones.

“In the years I’ve been here, much progress has occurred in reviving the economy of this community, and I could not be more proud to have been a part of that.”

“We wish Marla all the best in her retirement years,” said Greg Drescher, Chairman of the EDA. Salvation Army Accepting Applications for the Christmas Assistance Programs Need a little help to make the holi-

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To qualify, children must be 12 years old or younger as of December 25, 2017. Parents/guardians must provide proof of address, expenses, and household income. They must also bring photo identification for all adults in the household and proof of birth dates for all children.

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Strasburg Library Bag Book Sale Strasburg Community Library Bag Sale - Friday, October 6, and Saturday, October 7 from 10 - 4. Buy a brown paper grocery bag for $5 and fill it with books from our basement book store.

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The Men’s Ministry first painted six basketball goal posts at Chimney Field Park basketball court, located at 410 West 12th Street adjacent to the Warren County Senior Center.

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Gentle Harvest Hosts One-Year Anniversary Party Gentle Harvest, a new food retail concept with a mission to provide the finest, freshest and most wholesome ingredients available, will celebrate their one year anniversary at the store (8372 West Main Street, Marshall, Va. 20115) on Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open to all ages, the One-Year Anniversary Party will include a meet and greet with the Ayrshire Farm Shire horses and face painting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m and live music and product tastings from 12 to 3 p.m. The anniversary cake cutting will take place at 1:30 p.m. This event will be held rain or shine. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/GentleHarvest Gentle Harvest is a new concept in Marshall, Va. that combines farmers market with butcher shop and includes a dine-in restaurant, a drivethru for healthy food on the go, craft beer and coffee bar, meals to go, meal

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Doors open 30 minutes beforehand at both sites with refreshments available.

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Freedom Settlement Group donates $1,000 to Angel Fund Foundation

from 10 - 3; Front Royal’s own widely acclaimed & talented Sheree Jennings Singing Group, & the Silent Monks of the Shenandoah with their rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus (plus ONE New Title). With Joy for the season & Love in your heart, Come to Front Royal for Christkindlmarkt!

Virginia State Parks help Florida State Parks with Hurricane Irma cleanup More than two dozen dedicated Virginia State Park and Natural Heritage employees are helping Florida State Parks with cleanup efforts in the wake of Hurricane Irma. The Park rangers were dispatched under the Emergency Mutual Assistance Compact, the nation’s interstate agreement allowing states to provide aid in times of crisis.

“We are honored to offer assistance to another state park system in this time of challenge and crisis,” said Virginia State Parks Director Craig Seaver. “These dedicated women and men represent the ‘Ranger First’ philosophy that makes our state park and natural heritage system outstanding.

They have volunteered to give their skills and efforts to help others. They represent the best of the Commonwealth’s state parks and the communities that we serve.”

The team members came from parks across the Commonwealth, rallying at New River State Park near Max Meadows, VA, before heading south. The first team rolled out of Virginia on Sep. 15 and returned Sept. 22.

The crew worked in Hugh Taylor Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne, home of the Cape Florida Light, Miami’s oldest standing structure. That team cleared and chipped downed trees and used their equipment to remove large loads of debris.

In a single day, they filled the dump truck 10 times and removed more than 120 trees.

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from 8:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, October 13, at the Weichert Realtors parking lot at 824 John Marshall Hwy. Donors are invited to start looking in their attics, basements, garages, and closets for items that are no longer needed and set them aside for donation to this fundraiser (no clothing and no large furniture, please). All

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To help fund the Girl Grant program, Front Royal Women’s Resource Center is holding their Annual Yard Sale Fundraiser 2017 on Saturday, October 14, with a rain date for Saturday, October 21. Items can be dropped off

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Freedom Settlement Group recently donated $1,000 to the Angel Fund Foundation. Since the firm’s grand re-opening in November 2016, Freedom has allocated a portion of the proceeds from each settlement to be donated to charity. “We’re dedicated to giving back to our community,” says Tamara Wright, Freedom’s lead settlement agent. “We’ve enjoyed supporting the Angel Fund so much that we have committed to a donating relationship through 2018.”

The Angel Fund Foundation was created to give assistance and relief to cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy treatment and struggling to make ends meet. This fund can help put food on their table, or even help pay their mortgage if needed.

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proceeds will help support Front Royal Women’s Resource Center grant programs. More details will be provided closer to the date.

Warren County Health and Human Services Complex Gym The Warren County Health and Human Services Complex Gym, located at 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630, will be closed Monday through Friday, October 9, 2017 through October 17, 2017, 7:00 a.m.

– 4:00 p.m. All evening and weekend activities will be held as scheduled.

During this time we will be installing new basketball goals.

We will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2017.

Front Royal Women’s Resource Center Womangathering The Womangathering will take place on October 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 213 E. Main Street, Front Royal Guest Speaker: Christine Andreae from Inanna Wood Cuts.

Helltown Half Leaf Peeper 10K This 10K will be presented by Adventure Enablers on October 15. For more information and to register visit www.adventureenablers.com. Use code “Flyer10” for 10 percent off registration.

Vendor and Craft Sale Warren Memorial Hospital Foundation announces their Vendor and Craft Sale to be held on Saturday, October 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Front Royal Community Center at 538 Villa Avenue. To register as a vendor/ crafter, please contact (540)-635-0739 or ekalbach@valleyhealthlink.com; registration is $25 and set up time is 8 a.m. Sale benefits the Warren Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Leadership Front Royal/Warren County applications available Applications for Leadership Front Royal-Warren County are available now. This program offers participants

an in-depth view of the community in which they live and/or work. It provides opportunities to strengthen leadership skills and establish important connections with local leaders and other business professionals. The program boasts nearly 250 graduates to date. Applications and schedules are available now. Tuition for Leadership Front Royal-Warren County is $400 Applications are kept strictly confidential. Please email nfoster@frontroyalchamber.com mail or deliver completed applications along with your $100 deposit to: Leadership Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce 106 Chester Street Front Royal, VA 22630.

week. You can have a glass of wine, a wine flight or a wine tasting anytime, and pair it with some of our wonderful chocolates and fudges. A great place to dine, sip and hangout, The Vine and Leaf is open seven days a week in Downtown Front Royal.

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Caledonia Farm invites you to join them on September 23 & 24 for this annual farm tour. This year we will open 11 of our working farms to provide you, your family, and friends, with a rich variety of experiences. For more information, to view an interactive map of the farms, and to download the 2017 guide book, please visit www.rappfarmtour.org.

Christmas Assistance Applications

The Vine and Leaf on Main Street in Downtown Front Royal invites you to join them each Friday from 5 to 8 pm!

For every glass of wine or craft beer sold during Yappy Hour, we donate money to the Warren County Humane Society! We also have some outdoor seating, so you can bring your furry friends and sit out front with your beverage. The Vine and Leaf has over 45 different wines to choose from, along with a selection of craft beers. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches and soups are also available anytime during the

Shenandoah Senior Living invites you to join them for Wine Down Wednesday, September 20, 3:30 - 5 p.m.; for more information and/or to RSVP, call (540) 635-7923.

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Guest speaker will be Tammy Sharpe with the Phoenix Project.

Phoenix Project Paint Party Join us on October 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. as we do a painting of a lovely “Yellow Door” project. Invite some friends and come enjoy the fun while benefiting a worthy cause. Cost is $39 which includes all supplies to produce one beautiful painting.

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English as a Second Language: Samuels Public Library invites you to register and attend the English as a Second Language course. This course will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. The ESL course is completely free. Learning English will not only enhance your quality of life but open many doors and present new opportunities Hello Computer: Samuels Public Library invites you to attend our beginning computer class for total computer novices. It is a four week course that covers turning on a computer, using a mouse, setting up email and using the See BRIEFS, 24

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The birds that herald dreams were exiled from their song, each voice torn out of its throat.

They dropped into the dust even before the hunter strung his bow.

Oh, God of May have mercy.

Bless these withered bodies with the passion of your resurrection; make their dead veins flow with blood again.

Give some tree the gift of green again.

Let one bird sing.

Your friend in the trees,

- Stewart

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The Front Royal/Warren County Tree Steward program began in 1997 with volunteers dedicated to improving the health of trees by providing educational programs, tree planting and care demonstrations, and tree maintenance throughout the community. The group now consists of over 30 active members with several interns working toward becoming certified tree stewards from our annual “All About Trees Class”. Each month Stewart will answer a question from our readers. Please forward it to “Stewart” in care of: frwctreestewards@comcast.net and we may publish it in a future issue. Please visit our website at:

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BRIEFS, from 23 internet. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Classes start Tuesday, October 3rd.

Exploring Computers: Samuel Public Library invites you to attend our intermediate computer class and improve your skills. Each month explore a new computer program or application in a safe, friendly environment with other intermediate users. Classes are held on Thursdays at 1:00pm and start October 5th. October will be focused on social media & online shopping!

Microsoft Office Workshop: Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and attend our Microsoft Office Workshop that is designed to help patrons become better acquainted with Microsoft office applications.

This class meets every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00am.

Classes start October 7th.

Beading Workshop: Ladder Stitch Wrap Bracelet Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and learn how to use the latter stitch technique to create a beautiful, simple wrap bracelet Saturday, October 7th at 10:30am. This workshop is appropriate for beginners and for more experienced beaders who want to learn a new beading technique. The materials and workshop are free however due to limited supplies registration is required. This is an adult program but children accompanied by a responsible caregiver are always welcome!

Genealogy workshop: Interested in learning about your family’s history?

Samuels Public Library invites you to come out Tuesday, October 10th at 6:00pm to learn about the library’s genealogy resources. Check out what online databases the library has to offer, what print resources we have in our very own Virginia history room, and how to start a search for those new to genealogy! Already done extensive research? Feel free to stop by and share your stories! This class meets on the second Tuesday of every month.

Crochet Group: Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and learn how to crochet or share your talents. The group will meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 10am (October 11th & 25th).

All ability levels welcome.

Early American Period Dancing: Samuels Public Library invites you to join the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Era Dancers for an evening of fun and dancing Thursday, October 12th. All ability levels welcome - even those with two left feet! Dancing begins at 6 pm and goes until 7:30.

Samuels Public Library Adult Programming October 1-15, 2017 Genealogy Nuts: Shake Your Family Tree: Samuels Public Library invites you to a five week workshop for beginning to advanced genealogists. Discover your family roots with a team of genealogists who together have researched more than 50,000 names.

This class will be every Wednesday night at 6:00pm. Classes start Wednes-

day, October 4th.

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

English as a Second Language: Samuels Public Library invites you to register and attend the English as a Second Language course. This course will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. The ESL course is completely free. Learning English will not only enhance your

quality of life but open many doors and present new opportunities Hello Computer: Samuels Public Library invites you to attend our beginning computer class for total computer novices. It is a four week course that covers turning on a computer, using a mouse, setting up email and using the internet. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 1:00pm-2:00pm.

Exploring Computers: Samuel Public Library invites you to attend our intermediate computer class and improve your skills. Each month explore a new computer program or application in a safe, friendly environment with other intermediate users. Classes are held on Thursdays at 1:00pm. October will be focused on social media

Seeking Information - Walmart Quick Change

On September 13, 2017 at approximately 6:04 p.m. the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office responded to Walmart located at 10 Riverton Commons Plaza for two reports of Quick Change Incidents. These incidents occurred on September 12, 2017 with the incidents beginning at 5:41 p.m. and 5:44 p.m.

The above photos are of both suspects exiting the store after the incidents. The suspects are a white male and female. The male wore a dark blue and white flannel and a pair of blue jeans and appears to be

between the ages of 24 to 30 years of age. The female wore a dark blue/ black striped shirt and a long printed skirt and appears to be between the ages of 20-25. No vehicle or other subjects were seen in the area.

Anyone with information on the identity of the male and/or female or any information related to the crimes is asked to call Deputy Cade Brown of the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office at 540-635-4128 or access the sheriff ’s office website using the tip information tab.

Engle’s Angle: “Something I Can Depend On”

By Kevin S. Engle In my world, I like things a certain way.

My way.

Croutons go on the salad AFTER the dressing. They don’t get soggy that way. And I prefer my salad BEFORE the entrée.

Shopping without my wife. I grab and go. She looks and lingers.

Underwear?

White.

It’s all I’ve ever known.

That’s what my mother got me when I was a kid.

When I got married, my wife would buy them for me at Christmas, mostly as a joke. Even when I didn’t need them.

And I didn’t. There were unopened packs from last year still in the closet.

I finally had to put my food down. “No more underwear!”

Sure, my inventory level was high, although I’ll admit many of them weren’t in the best shape. Torn waistbands and extra holes here and there.

They were far from perfect, but they did their job well enough.

Unfortunately, it got to the point where the waistband would tear every time I put them on. It was annoying. They were in sad shape, something my wife had been telling me for quite a while.

When I finally ‘culled the herd’, guess what? I needed more.

And so, last year, I lifted the embargo.

At Christmas, my wife did not disappoint. Well, actually, she did.

She got me two packs. A pack of white underwear, briefs of course, and a pack of assorted colors. Light blue, dark blue and gray.

Was I supposed to wear them?

They looked like swim trunks.

I resisted.

She insisted.

“You gotta try new things.”

Really?

Eventually I gave in.

And just as I’d feared, my world was turned upside down.

When I put them on for the first time, something just wasn’t right.

They did what they were supposed to, but I felt different. I had crossed a line.

And now, whenever I open my dresser drawer and see blue is next in the rotation, I’m not happy. It’s not going to be a good day.

It’s true.

When I wear blue underwear, I don’t have a good day.

Coincidence?

I don’t think so.

If I shut my eyes when I got out of the shower and my wife dressed me, could I actually tell what color underwear I was wearing?

I could. By the type of day I had.

Good days, white underwear. Not so good days, blue.

So now what?

What if I bleached them?

Hmm. It’s worth a shot.

My wife will think I’ve lost it, but that’s a small price to pay to restore the balance of nature. To put things back the way they were meant to be. The way I like them.

There’s not a lot you can count on these days, but I know I can depend on white underwear.

And speaking of Depends®, …

The author doesn’t even want to think about that.

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& online shopping!

Downloading Media: Samuels Public Library invites you to come out Tuesday, October 17th at 6:00pm to learn how to download books to your computer or handheld electronic devices in a small, supportive environment. Participants are encouraged to bring their personal laptop, smartphone or eReader. This session meets every third Tuesday of the month.

SPL-Books and Beyond: Samuels Public Library invites you to join us for the Books & Beyond Book Club on Wednesday, October 18th at 10:00am, where Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins will be discussed. After witnessing something shocking, Rachel offers what she knows to the police, and becomes inextricably entwined in what happens next, as well as in the lives of everyone involved. Has she done more harm than good?

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Vibes in the Libes: Music & Magic: Join us for a free lunchtime event with music and magic on Friday, October 20th at 12:30pm. Kevin Owens is a Professional Magician from Front Royal. He has performed all over the country for thousands of people (& several celebrities) as well as headlining the 2010 Apple Blossom Parade in Winchester, Va. Playing the harp is local musician and artist John Kovac.

Bring your lunch, tell a friend and enjoy!

Microsoft Office Workshop: Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and attend our Microsoft Office Workshop that is designed to help patrons become better acquainted with Microsoft office applications.

This class meets every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00am. Class will be held on Saturday October 21st.

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host Ben Glen for a special lecture series on the art and life of the renowned Dutch painter, Johannes Vermeer on Tuesday, October 24th at 6:30pm.

The exquisite paintings of 17th-century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) are nothing short of an international sensation. Despite their realism, however, Vermeer’s images of people and daily life elude our understanding. Using extraordinary closeups impossible to experience in a museum setting, art historian Ben Glenn II examines Vermeer’s subjects and working methods within the historical context of the glorious Dutch “Golden Age.” Martin Luther & the Reformation: A 500th Anniversary: Samuels Public library invites you to come out and join us Thursday, October 26th at 6:30pm where Dr. Rev. James Utt will give a lecture on the history of the Reformation. In October 1517, Mar-

tin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenburg Castle Church and, in doing so, ignited the fires of a religious revolt, known as The Reformation, against Catholic Rome that swept through large swaths of Europe with fervor and, at times, violence and destruction. During the first hour of this program, historian and author Rev. Dr. James Utt, will present an overview of The Reformation on this, its 500th anniversary. Afterward, art historian Ben Glenn II will examine the art of The Reformation period and the effects of iconoclasm on the artistic legacy of late-medieval Europe.

rels are busy this time of year, as we’ll find out in this week’s stories. Siblings welcome.

Activities for children and teens at Samuels Library in Front Royal

Tuesday, October 10 – 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. This week we’ll learn about the animals that come out when the sun goes down.

Wednesday, October 4 and Thursday, October 5 – 10:15 Toddler Story time.

11:00 Preschool Story time. Squir-

Saturday, October 7 – 10:10 Books and Barks. Come to our extremely popular monthly program that gives developing readers the chance to read and relax with a trained therapy dog. For beginning readers and up. Registration begins September 2.

2:00 World of Lego. Children ages 5 and up are invited to explore all the amazing things you can do with Legos.

Registration begins September 23.

Wednesday, October 11 and Thursday, October 12 10:15 Toddler Story time.

11:00 Preschool Story time. We will enjoy some exciting stories and a craft about firemen. Siblings welcome.

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BRIEFS, from 25 workshop to students ages 10 and up. Students should bring materials to take notes and craft a few verses of poetry, in class. Registration begins September 14.

Tuesday, October 17 – 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. Pumpkins will be the seasonal theme of our club this week.

Please sign up in advance and bring your own pumpkin for some pumpkin-carving fun!

Wednesday, October 18 and Thursday, October 19 – 10:15 Toddler Story time.

11:00 Preschool Story time. Bippity, boppity, boo! We’ll have fun with some fairy tales during this week’s story time! Siblings welcome.

Saturday, October 21 2:00 Chess and More. Meet other kids and teens who enjoy the challenge of a good chess or other board game.

For ages 6 and up. Registration begins September 23.

Tuesday, October 24 – 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. A representative from Rap-

pahannock Electric Cooperative will join us for a lesson on safety with electricity, and we’ll make a circuit to take home.

Wednesday, October 25 and Thursday, October 26 – 10:15 Toddler Story time.

11:00 Preschool Story time. Join us for stories, songs, and a craft about a big, round fall favorite: Pumpkins!

Siblings welcome.

Saturday, October 28 – 11:00 The Jeweled Cabbage: A Children’s Garden Program. Join us in the garden as we plant cabbages in jeweled colors of ruby, amethyst, and garnet. Afterwards use Napa cabbage to make “rose stamps” to decorate cards.

For ages 6 and up. Registration begins September 28.

Rain Barrel, Compost Bin Workshops to be Held in Woodstock Two make-and-take workshops for rain barrels and compost bins will be offered in Woodstock, Virginia on Sunday, October 22.

A rain barrel workshop will be offered at 2 p.m., and a compost barrel workshop will be offered at 3:30 p.m.

The session on rain barrels will include making a barrel that connects to a home’s downspout and time to learn about storm water pollution and management. The workshop on compost barrels will also cover the dos and don’ts of composting.

The workshops will be held at W.O. Riley Park in Woodstock. The cost is $45 per barrel, and participants should

come with a vehicle big enough to transport their barrels. Registration is required; register online at fnfsr.org.

The workshop is jointly sponsored by Friends of the North Fork, the Lord Fairfax Soil & Water Conservation District, the Town of Woodstock, and the Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners​.

More information about the Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program can be found at http://ext.vt.edu/lawn-garden/master-gardener.html.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Mark Sutphin, Frederick County Extension, at (540) 665-5699/TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.

Route 11 south for about 3.5 miles.

School buses and emergency vehicles will continue to use Route 11 during this time. All other through traffic will detour onto I-81 between exits 175 and 180. All work is weather permitting.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is partnering with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation as DCR moves forward with master plan efforts for Natural Bridge State Park. The October 3-5 geological tests, conducted by the Radford University Department of Geology, are part of this partnership.

Additional information is available at VDOT’s Natural Bridge Study Page: http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/ staunton/rockbridge_county_8211_ route_11_natural_bridge_state_park. asp Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing

511. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at http:// www.511Virginia.org.

The VDOT Customer Service Center can assist with reporting road hazards, asking transportation questions, or getting information related to Virginia’s roads. Call 800-FOR- ROAD (800-367-7623) or use its mobile friendly website at https://my.vdot. virginia.gov/. Agents are available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week.

The Staunton District Twitter feed is at @VaDOTStaunton. VDOT can be followed on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and YouTube. RSS feeds are also available for statewide information. The VDOT Web page is located at http:// www.VirginiaDOT.org.

The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.

Daytime Closures On Route 11 October 3 – 5 For Geological Testing At Natural Bridge A portion of Route 11 (Lee Highway) through Natural Bridge State Park in Rockbridge County is scheduled to be closed from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 3, through Thursday, October 5. These daytime closures are for a series of tests on the Natural Bridge geological formation.

The Route 11 closure is between Route 130 (Wert Falkner Highway) and Route 760 (Golf Course Road.)

Drivers can access Natural Bridge State Park or the Natural Bridge Hotel and Conference Center by using Interstate 81 exit 180, and then following

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Doors Open at 4pm / Early Birds Start at 6:30pm On September 13, 2017, at approximately 6:40 P.M., a white male pushed out a shopping cart with a 65 inch television from the Front Royal Walmart. The male got into a gray Grand Jeep Cherokee. At ap-

proximately 6:42 P.M., a white female pushed out a shopping cart with a large tote inside of it with another item on top of the tote. The female got into the gray Grand Jeep Cherokee with the white male. We are seek-

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Friday, September 29 Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm.

Saturday, September 30 Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

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. 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 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/ 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-familyharvest-tour-tickets-36873565828?aff=es2 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 - 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/ 2pm - 7pm Dynamic Life Outreach Event at the Gazebo, Main and Chester Streets Front Royal. Live music, face paint-

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6:30pm - 9:30pm North Fork Shenandoah River Restoration BINGO at Front Royal Elks Lodge, 4088 Guard Hill Road, Front Royal. Open to the general public.

Doors open at 4:30pm. Early birds at 6:30.

Food available for purchase. Door prizes, progressive games, queen of hearts, progressive pull tab. (540) 622-7506. Must be 12 to play. No smoking.

8pm - 11pm Star Party at Shenandoah River State Park, 350 Daughter of Stars Dr. Bentonville. The Shenandoah Astronomical 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 Sunny, with a high near 69.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

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/ Monday, October 2 Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

Tuesday, October 3 Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

Wednesday, October 4 Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

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 30th.)

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 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/ 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm.

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CALENDAR, from 27 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 at Main and Chester Streets in Downtown Front Royal. https://www.facebook.com/ FrontRoyalFarmersMarket17/ 11am - 4pm Family Fun Day at Front Royal VFW 1860, 1847 N Royal Ave. Front Royal. Free activities for kids: Moon Bounce, Face Painting, Crafts. Corn Hole Tournament: $10 per person, 1st place $100. Food available for purchase. Raffle items. Sponsored by Via Satellite. All proceeds benefit Front Royal/Warren County Relay for Life.

11am and 1pm Guided Walking Tour of Kernstown Battlefield. (See description September 30th.)

2:30pm Kneading in Silence: A Glimpse into the Life of the Enslaved Cook Judah at Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd. in Middletown. This 30 minute presentation discussing the life of Judah, the enslaved cook of Belle Grove. Purchased by the Hite’s with her two young boys, Judah remained their cook until her death in 1836.

This program will take place in the winter kitchen of the Belle Grove Manor House. Offered first Saturdays May - October. http:// www.nps.gov/cebe 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 during just a five month-long period, as did the 34th Massachusetts, from mid-May through mid-October 1864. This regiment lost nearly 650 soldiers, killed, wounded, captured; a loss nearly unparalleled. Join Park Ranger Jeff Driscoll as he considers the history of the 34th Massachusetts, and visits the sites of two of the regiment’s battles: Hupp’s Hill and Cedar Creek. Meet at the National Park Service Visitor Contact Station (7712 Main Street, Middletown, Virginia). http://www. nps.gov/cebe 5pm - 9pm Helltown Cruiser’s Cruise In at the Gazebo, 414 E Main St Front Royal.

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Cruisers in Front Royal, Va. We enjoy getting together showing our cars and cruising around. Hope to see you there, no fees or costs. 540-450-7939.

6:30pm - 9:30pm North Fork Shenandoah River Restoration BINGO. (See description September 30th.)

Sunday, October 8 10am - 5pm Apple Harvest Festival at Marker-Miller Orchards, 3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester. (See description October 7.)

Noon - 4pm Front Royal Farmers Market today - possible cooking demonstrations and samples. Visitor Center Area located at Main and Chester Streets in Downtown Front Royal. https://www.facebook.com/ FrontRoyalFarmersMarket17/ 1pm 1862 in a Box Program at Kernstown Battlefield, 610 Battle Park Dr. Winchester. A ranger from the Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park will present the NPS’ 1862 in a Box presenta-

tion. This 30 minute program provides an overview of the 1862 Shenandoah Valley Campaign. This interactive presentation uses the surrounding landscape features and various props (taken from a box) to “create” the Valley and place visitors “in the middle of the campaign.” http://kernstownbattle.org Monday, October 9 Columbus Day. The Town of Front Royal Business Offices will be CLOSED today.

Trash and Recycling collection for this day will be Wednesday, October 11. There will be no yard waste collection this week.

Tuesday, October 10 6:30pm - 8pm Art History: Vermeer at Samuels Public Library, 330 E Criser Rd. Front Royal. The Friends of Samuels Library host Ben Glenn for a special lecture series on the art and life of the renowned Dutch painter, Johannes Vermeer. Part one of three. Free REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 540-635-3153. https://samuelslibrary.net

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Thursday, October 12 6:30pm - 9:30pm North Fork Shenandoah River Restoration BINGO. (See description September 30th.)

Friday, October 13 4pm History at Sunset at St Thomas Church, 7854 Church St. Middletown.

“When the conflict is ended mercy again asserts itself.” - treating the wounded at Cedar Creek. http://bit.ly/2iG0UnP 5pm - 11pm Octoberfest in Old Towne Winchester. A taste of Germany is coming to Old Town Winchester with the 5th annual Oktoberfest. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample German-inspired food, beer and wine while experiencing different aspects of German culture. Everyone is invited to compete in the Best Dressed Lederhosen and Dirndl Contest on Friday night with the top prize of an overnight stay at the Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown. Two high-energy bands will return for the pop/rock theme, including the Continentals, a band with a wide repertoire specializing in different ethnic styles of polka and waltz, and Bavarski, who plays everything from Chicago-style Polish polka to rockin’ Oktoberfest party music.

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nia Schuhplattler Verein the “Original Bavarian Dance Club of Washington D.C.” Over 30 costumed professional Bavarian dancers will once again bring fun traditions and create a true Oktoberfest atmosphere. There will also be street performers, accordion players and exciting experiences for both children and adults. TIME: Friday, 5:00 – 11:00 pm and Saturday, Noon – 8:00 pm.

COST: $15 advance tasting packages, $10 general admission at the door. http://www. oldtownwinchesterva.com 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm.

Saturday, October 14 8am - 2pm Women’s Resource Center Event at Weichert Realtors, 824 John Marshall Highway, Front Royal. ANNUAL FUNDRAISER YARD SALE - Donations welcomed! Start looking in your attics, basements, garages and closets for items that you no longer need and set them aside for donation to this fundraiser (no clothing or large furniture please). All proceeds will help support grant programs - Rain Date: Oct 21.

540-636-7007. http://frwrc.org 9am - 6pm Festival of Leaves in Downtown Front Royal. This marks the 47th year of the Warren Heritage Society’s Festival of Leaves. Arts and crafts abound. , Bluegrass, blues, country, jazz, big band, and choir music represent some of the musical enter-

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tainment. Come enjoy Heritage Square on the grounds of the Warren Heritage Society where you will find museums, tours of our historic homes - Belle Boyd Cottage (Front Royal home of Confederate spy Belle Boyd) and 18th century Balthis House- re-enactors, living history demonstrations, crafts people, and apple butter making, to name a few. Plan on joining us for a day of fun for all ages. We look forward to seeing you at the Festival of Leaves! 10:00am - Parade Entertainment is scheduled to take place at the gazebo inside the town commons where Chester and Main Streets meet. 10:00 a.m.

- 2:00 p.m. Car Show located on the Chester Street side of the E. Wilson Morrison Elementary teacher’s parking area. 9:00am - 6:00pm - Children’s Corner 540-636-1446. http://www.warrenheritagesociety.org/ 9am - 6pm Oktoberfest at the Virginia Beer Museum, 16 Chester St. Front Royal.

Virginia Beer Museum is celebrating the Festival of Leaves with a “late” celebration of Oktoberfest with traditional German music and bier. 540-313-1441.

9am Saturday - 4pm Sunday 153rd Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek at 8437 Valley Pike, Middletown.

Join spectators and reenactors for a commemoration of the largest Civil War battle in the Shenandoah Valley held on the original battlegrounds in Middletown, VA. Battles on Saturday and Sunday. Military, civilian, and living history camps. Unique gifts, crafts, food vendors, educational demonstrations and programs, music, and more. Sunday church services. Easy and convenient parking. Event site located just of I-81 on US 11 just south of Middletown. Proceeds benefit preservation of the Cedar Creek Battlefield.

Hosted by the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation. Ticket Pricing: Adult tickets for one day are $12.00 per person per day. Senior Citizen, Students aged 7-17 and Law Enforcement are $6.00. Children 6 and under are free. Retired and Active Military with ID are $6.00. CCBF does not offer weekend passes. For groups of 20 or more, call in advance for ticket prices and arrangements.

(540) 869-2064. info@ccbf.us http://www. ccbf.us 9am - 4:30pm Arborfest at Foundation of the State Arboretum, Blandy Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce. Held the second weekend of October, ArborFest is the Arboretum’s fall festival and plant sale. Hours are 9 to 4:30 both Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine. In addition to a selection of plants divided or propagated from the Arboretum grounds, ArborFest includes a variety of plants for sale by carefully selected highquality vendors. Activities include scarecrow making, pumpkin games and crafts, nature walks for kids as well as guided Arboretum walks, live music, and hay rides. Fall Perennials ~ Small Trees ~ Native Plants. Plus Fine Items for Home & Garden. Guided Tours ~ Hay Rides ~ Tree-Climbing Demonstration ~ Children’s Activities ~ Pumpkin Carving. Plastic Pot Recycling ~ Pet the Alpacas ~ Fall Bulb Sales ~ Cider Tasting (21+). Admission is $10 per car. For more information, please call 540-837-1758 ext 224 or you may visit http://blandy.virginia. edu/our-foundation/arborfest 11am - 4pm Apple Festival at Richard’s Fruit Market, 6410 Middle Rd. Middletown.

Apple harvest is always a fun time to visit the farm. They will have lots of varieties of apples to choose from, plus food and fun

CRIME OF THE WEEK Frederick County Crime of the Week - September 25, 2017 This week’s Crime of the Week involves a burglary and grand larceny in the 3800 block of Valley Pike between August 8 and August 10, 2017. Unknown suspect(s) forcibly broke into units at the facility and removed items, including a Dewalt Laser Level with a zip-up canvas case, and several boxes containing books. Some units were broken into, but had no items reported missing.

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Winchester City Crime of the Week - September 18, 2017 The Winchester Police Department is investigating a Burglary that occurred between Friday, September 1st, and Sunday, September 3rd in the 2900 block of Shawnee Drive. Upon arrival, Officer’s noted that a doorknob was missing, and the door looked to have pry marks on it. Upon clearing the business, Officer’s met with the victim. The victim stated that a total of 6 firearms had been taken; these guns include 5 AR-15’s and a 1911 Pistol.

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for everyone. This is a family friendly event, so bring the kids and spend the day in the country with us. FREE. http://www.richardsfruitmarket.com/festivals.html 11am and 1pm Guided Walking Tour of Kernstown Battlefield. (See description September 30th.)

Noon - 8pm Octoberfest in Old Towne Winchester. (See description October 13.)

4pm - 8pm All You Can Eat Blue Crab Feast at Front Royal Fire Dept. 221 N Commerce Ave. Front Royal. The Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an All You Can Eat Blue Crab Feast with Hot Dogs, Ham, Cole Slaw, and Hush Puppies.

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Sunday, October 15 153rd Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek at 8437 Valley Pike, Middletown continues. (See description October 14.)

6:30am Helltown Half Shenandoah Leaf Peeper 10K at Skyline High School, 151 Skyline Vista Dr. Front Royal. This third-annual event will have you tackling the hills in and around Front Royal during the 47th annual Festival of Leaves. With the Shenandoah Mountains and the South Fork of the Shenandoah River as the backdrop at the time of year when the radiant colors of the changing leaves are simply stunning, the miles will fade quickly under your feet as you knock out this two-loop 13.1-mile, single-loop 10K course, or picturesque 5K course. Make a weekend of it! Warm up with the Festival of Leaves on Saturday, October 14, enjoying the parade and the historical displays, arts and craft vendors, live entertainment, a children’s area, tours of historic homes, living history interpretations, and food concessions on East Main Street. The area has so much to offer- hiking or canoeing, dining at a local eatery, or visiting a

winery. Visit Front Royal Tourism for tips on making the most of your visit. It’s chock full of places to eat and things to do while you’re here! 6:15 AM: Packet pickup opens at the start/finish area in the Skyline High School parking lot in front of the football stadium. http://bit.ly/2iF6KpE 9am - 4:30pm Arborfest at Foundation of the State Arboretum, Blandy Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce. (See description October 14.)

Noon - 4pm Front Royal Farmers Market today - possible cooking demonstrations and samples. Visitor Center Area located at Main and Chester Streets in Downtown Front Royal. https://www.facebook.com/ FrontRoyalFarmersMarket17/ Tuesday, October 17 6:30pm - 8pm Art History: Vermeer at Samuels Public Library, 330 E Criser Rd. Front Royal. The Friends of Samuels Library host Ben Glenn for a special lecture series on the art and life of the renowned Dutch painter, Johannes Vermeer. Part two of three. Free REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 540-635-3153. https://samuelslibrary.net Wednesday, October 18 6pm - 7pm Front Royal Kiwanis Club Meeting. Rancho Nuevo Mexican Grill, 470 B South Commerce Ave. Front Royal.

Thursday, October 19 5:30pm - 7:30pm Women’s Resource Center Event at 213 E Main St. Front Royal.

WOMANGATHERING - Guest Speaker: Christine Andreae - Inanna Wood Cuts.

540-636-7007. http://frwrc.org 6:30pm - 9:30pm North Fork Shenandoah River Restoration BINGO. (See description September 30th.)

Friday, October 20 4pm History at Sunset at Fisher’s Hill, 1864 Battlefield Rd. Strasburg. “Close up!

On your life!” A tour of the Battle of Fisher’s Hill. http://bit.ly/2iG0UnP 7pm Music of the Mountains Concert

at Browntown Community Center, 96 Browntown Rd. Browntown. Music of the Mountain plus special times of open jam( Acoustic Instruments only during periods of open jam). *Homemade Soups & Chili, Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Hot dogs, Homemade Desserts, and Cold Drinks. Come enjoy the music! No fee, but would appreciate a donation. (540) 636-3588 1015jkh@centurylink. net or http://www.browntowncommunity. com/home-1.html 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm.

Saturday, October 21 9am - 5pm Pumpkin Festival at MarkerMiller Orchards, 3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester. Come find the “great pumpkin.”

Choose from ones already picked or pick your own. Enjoy pumpkin pie, pumpkin rolls, pumpkin bars and pumpkin donuts from our bakery. A variety of food will be available at the food building. Come and enjoy this free event! http://www.markermillerorchards. 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/ 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. (See description September 30th.)

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CALENDAR, from 29 5:45pm - 8pm 5th & FINAL Front Royal Zombie Walk at Bing Crosby Park, 50 Stadium Dr. Front Royal. The 5th & Final Front Royal Zombie Walk: The Final Feast is COMING!!!! Please show up at Bing Crosby Stadium around 5:15-5:30 pm, but no later than 5:45 pm. From there we cross over commerce (with help from the FRPD of course), head up Warren Ave to Chester Street. Then on to the gazebo where we will be entertained by the amazing Mark Clay & Ted Seely! This year the food will be served

by Po Greens Catering! All proceeds will go to Warren County Humane Society & Warren County/Front Royal CCAP!! I really want this to be the BIGGEST and BEST CHARITABLE ZOMBIE WALK EVER!!! Let’s go out with a BANG, Zombies!!! PS.....OFFICIAL after party will be held at ‘Element’ right after the Zombie Walk is over. http://bit.ly/2iGtxBz 6:30pm National Park Service Star Gazing Party at Thoburn Property, Bowman’s Mill Rd. Middletown. Come look through

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Sunday, October 22 Noon - 4pm Front Royal Farmers Market today - possible cooking demonstrations and samples. Visitor Center Area located at Main and Chester Streets in Downtown Front Royal. https://www.facebook.com/ FrontRoyalFarmersMarket17/ Tuesday, October 24 6:30pm - 8pm Art History: Vermeer at

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Thursday, October 26 6:30pm - 9:30pm North Fork Shenandoah River Restoration BINGO. (See description September 30th.)

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Saturday, October 28 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/ 11am and 1pm Guided Walking Tour of Kernstown Battlefield. (See description September 30th.)

6pm Haunted History Ghost Tour on Loudoun Street Mall, 1 N Loudoun St. Winchester. (See description October 27.)

6:30pm - 9:30pm North Fork Shenandoah River Restoration BINGO. (See de-

hour. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center, 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Road, Winchester. Cost: $10. Cash or check only.

Limit of 25 participants per tour. Tour is also offered Saturday, October 28 and Tuesday, October 31 (Halloween). Meet at the intersection of Cork Street and the Loudoun Street Mall. For more information, call (540) 542-1326.

7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm.

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