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Warren County music park open to the public

Warren County officials are pleased to announce the Lorraine LeHew Hultquist Music Park is now open to the public following the dedication ceremony held on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in Rockland Park.

The Lorraine LeHew Hultquist Music Park is named in recognition of Ms. Hultquist’s generous support of the music park, which will allow our community to enjoy the enrichment and passion of music.

Ms. Lorraine Hultquist brought the idea of having a music park located in one of the County’s parks a few years ago after visiting similar music parks in Utah and Oregon. She met with Dan Lenz, Director of Parks and Recreation, in February 2017 with a music park guide that offered several choices of parks. Ms. Hultquist recommended the Outdoor Harmony Music Park six (6) piece Sculptural Ensemble and offered to donate the entire funding for

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the project. Ms. Hultquist and Mr. Lenz agreed to have the music park installed in Rockland Park because of its natural tree setting, tied into Rockland Park Phase 1 development.

The Sculptural Music Park Instrument Collection adds an artistic flare to Rockland Park’s outdoor space. It is a beautiful grouping of both resonated and non-resonated instruments, each with upgraded steel posts offering a sophisticated look. This collection includes: Contrabass Chimes, Manta Ray, Swirl, Aria, Lilypad Cymbals, and Pagoda Bells. The equipment is multigenerational, interactive, durable, and perfectly tuned with no wrong notes; everyone, regardless of age or ability, can play!

Dan Lenz expressed his gratitude to Ms. Hultquist at the dedication ceremony saying, “I would like to personally thank Lorraine for her kind and generous monetary gift for this mag-

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nificent music park for all of Warren County patrons to enjoy. It is truly fitting that she is honored today for her gracious and kind gift.”

Mr. Tony Carter, Vice Chair of the Warren County Board of Supervisors representing the Happy Creek District, thanked Ms. Hultquist saying, “This park has the potential, I believe, to inspire future musicians. I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Ms. Lorraine Hultquist for her generous donation that caused this outdoor music park to become a reality. Her love of music and her community are unparalleled, and we are truly blessed

to have citizens of her caliber contribute to the betterment of our county.”

Mr. Thomas Sayre, Warren County Board of Supervisors member representing the Shenandoah District, also thanked Ms. Hultquist stating, “Lorraine Hultquist’s gift of the outdoor music park, superbly made into the shape of a violin by Warren County Staff, is helping make Rockland Park the crown jewel of Warren County. I hope the citizens use the music park, enjoy it and assist with a watchful eye in keeping the equipment free from vandalism and report any suspicious activity. Thank you Lorraine for the gift of a lifetime in the Shenandoah District of Warren County.”

Mr. Doug Stanley, County Administrator also voiced his appreciation to Ms. Hultquist stating, “I want to thank Lorraine Hultquist for her generous donation in adding this exciting element to what eventually will be our flagship park. Through the support of people like Ms. Hultquist, the Rotary Club of Front Royal, and Edward Jones, we have been able to expedite our development of Rockland Park with the addition of the two shelters and now the music park at the Rockland Park Playground complex. I also want to express my appreciation to Dan Lenz and Brandy Rosser for their efforts in coordinating this project as well as Alan Munson, Lee Cockrell, and other Park and Recreation Maintenance staff for their hard work in installing the project.”

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Café Amore brings a little bit of Italy to Main Street The Mediterranean menu features specialty coffee, breakfast, lunch, and desserts

Raquel Dattoli, owner of Café Amore, the new coffee shop at 131 E. Main Street, is joined by her daughter Olivia and her friend Colette Bettista (not pictured) in serving great coffee, breakfast and lunch six days a week.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report “Welcome to the family” is the first greeting on Café Amore’s menu, and when walking into the new Italianthemed coffee shop on Front Royal’s Main Street, it supports the sentiment, sending out a feeling of welcome.

With a name that includes “Amore,” which means “Love” in Italian, how could it feel like anything else?

Raquel Dattoli, owner of the shop at 131 E. Main Street, is joined by her daughter Olivia, and Colette Bettista, who are seasoned baristas, in dishing out excellent food, desserts and coffee.

It was Olivia’s dream and Raquel says it’s a family thing, and made possible by her husband Pete.

“We talked about it and knew how much Olivia wanted it, and he made it happen,” said Raquel recently in an interview held in the comfortable new

place. They are from Long Island, New York, and have been here for two years, living on one of our high hills enjoying the views and the peaceful slow pace, with the abundant animal life.

They wanted to open a cafe with an Italian flavor because, we’re Italian,” and “there isn’t anything like that here,” she explained.

Big easy chairs, Italian-themed posters, like Marlon Brando as The Godfather, signs like “I’m not yelling, I’m Italian” and “Mangia!” plus a stencil of Italy on the wall and white painted bricks create a clean, cozy and Mediterranean-flavored atmosphere.

They opened three weeks ago in mid-November and already have a loyal customer base.

The dessert case is filled with treats, including Italian favorites such as cannoli, tiramisu and pistachio cake.

While we were talking, Front Royal Police Chief Kahle Magalis dropped in for his morning coffee.

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She said business is going well and has had a great reception so far. And

people have been warm, welcoming and complimentary, but it has been a “whirlwind” during the four months that they have been putting it all together. Before they started, she thought it was just something to think about, but her husband, who she gives kudos to and says is her biggest fan, did everything to make it all happen.

She saw the For-Sale sign, contacted the owner, Gary Wayland, met with him, and went from there. They renovated the interior, took down one wall, painted and added all the restaurant equipment.

She said she’s already feeling younger with all the extra running around, and added, “I should have a pedometer, I’ve walked around so much!”

Raquel adds that she is on a first name basis with their regulars.

She says the Reverend Jerome W. Fasano, Front Royal’s St. John the Baptist Catholic Church’s pastor, comes in especially for the cannoli.

“Honestly, I love it,” she said.

And the process with the Town and County has been smooth, Raquel said, calling herself a “regular” at Town Hall and County offices and said that when she calls, they already know her voice.

Although the café venture was originally Olivia’s idea, her parents liked that it would allow her to attend Lord Fairfax Community College and pursue her dream at the same time.

A graduate of Warren County High School, she has a strong interest in working with autistic children, and has incorporated her knowledge of sign language into her studies.

“Lots of autistic children communicate through sign language,” said Raquel.

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Along with Olivia, she and Pete have two grown sons, Joseph, an accountant; and Paul, a U.S. Navy diver, stationed in Hawaii.

She does the cooking, but the girls are the coffee experts.

Along with espressos such as macchiato, con Panne, Lattes, Americanos and Breves, they experiment with new flavors and offer flavors like “Dolce Vita, California Dreaming, Call Me Sue,” made with ingredients like vanilla custard, hazelnut, macadamia

nut, tiramisu, bourbon caramel and white and dark chocolate – not all in one cup, however!

There is regular coffee as well, for the coffee drinker who likes the standard French Roast, House and Bonjourno Joe. To go with coffee are fabulous desserts like cannoli, specialty cake slices like Pistachio, tiramisu and Sfogliatella (I had to look this one up, and here’s the delicious description) “A sfogliatella (Italian pronunciation:

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There are also non-coffee steamers with names like Not a Latte Miel, Scarlett O’Hara and Just call me Sue. Raquel also offers soup a few times a week. That day’s menu featured her “made from scratch” sausage soup.

They also serve reasonably-priced breakfasts and lunches.

The breakfast menu includes croissants, egg and cheese bagels, egg bake made with eggs, sausage, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, hash browns and cheese, and accompanied by toast for $3.95. Lunches include Panini and a typical sandwich named “The usual suspects” is made with cheddar, Muenster and tomato-basil Jack grilled cheeses at $4.25, which comes with chips.

“People like the New York thing,” Raquel laughed, explaining some of their sandwiches’ names, like Italian Stallion, Manhattan Special, (two of the favorite sandwiches) Little Italy and Reservoir Dogs.’

The restaurant seats about 30 and she welcomes groups to come in and socialize.

She has plans to offer karaoke one day a week when her liquor license is approved, hopefully in a month or so.

Café Amore is open for business six days a week and already has regular customers who drop by for their morning coffee.

They’ll also have liqueurs for special coffee drinks and beer and wine. And with warmer weather, the hours will also be extended.

Raquel and her team are looking forward to the downtown revitalization, and she’s watching the growth, noticing that people are buying little shops, opening eateries and bars.

Raquel says her business philosophy is that she wants everyone to feel like they’re warmly welcomed.

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We want to treat everyone like how we would like to be treated,” she said, and added, “it seems to work!”

On the day of the Christmas parade, she posted on Facebook with this notice and invitation, “Our festive spirits and anticipation of the Christmas parade on Main Street have us experimenting this morning, and we’ve got a new favorite!

“Santa’s surprise” is our newest holiday latte that we can’t get enough of.

And indulge in one of our new Christmas cookies! Can’t wait to see you all in here!”

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Two Guam Rail Chicks hatch at Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute

The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) in Front Royal, Virginia, hatched two Guam rail chicks earlier this month. The hatchings are a boon for the species, which is currently classified as “extinct in the wild” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), although there are small populations that have been released on Rota and Cocos Island. The tiny chicks, covered in black downy feathers, hatched Nov. 14 and are the first surviving clutch for their parents. They are candidates for release to the wild and will travel to Guam sometime next year.

“It is extremely rewarding to see these two chicks hatch,” said Erica Royer, bird keeper at SCBI. “We worked really hard to introduce their parents to each other and to help them raise their chicks. Luckily, all of our work paid off and these two chicks will be living in the wild soon, which is our ultimate goal.”

The chicks’ parents were recommended to breed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Guam Rail Species Survival Plan (SSP). The female had moved to SCBI from the San Diego Zoo, but she had never successfully raised chicks. The male is an experienced parent, and keepers hoped that by pairing them together both would successfully care for chicks. They were slowly introduced during the summer, and keepers monitored their behavior extremely closely. They displayed affiliative behaviors toward each other and eventually began foraging for food together and spending time near each other. Soon after, they laid their first clutch of eggs.

Keepers intervened to care for

the chicks for several days after they hatched to increase their chances of survival. The first few days after Guam rail chicks hatch are critical. During the last days of incubation, the remainder of yolk sac that provided the chick with nutrients in the egg is drawn into the body and provides the hatched chick with nourishment, but that nourishment only lasts for one day after hatching. If parents do not begin caring for their chicks immediately, they likely will not survive. Initially, keepers fed the chicks chopped meal worms and meat twice each day.

By the time the chicks were 3 days old, they had started gaining weight and keepers reduced the feedings to once each day. When the chicks were 4 days old, keepers determined they

had gained an ideal amount of weight, indicating that the parents were properly caring for them and they no longer needed human intervention.

Within the next two weeks, the chicks will lose their downy feathers and their brown plumage will come in. When they are 1 month old they will become independent from their parents. In the meantime, they will remain as a family group to simulate the social structure that exists in the wild.

The two chicks are easiest to tell apart by size. One chick is larger and more assertive when seeking out food, while the other chick is slightly smaller and cautious. Keepers will know the sexes of the chicks after a genetic analysis of samples of their feathers.

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The invasive brown tree snake has since extirpated them from the island along with eight other native bird species. The snake remains a challenging predator in Guam. Guam rails have been officially classified as “extinct in the wild” by the IUCN since 1994, but small populations have been released on Rota and on Cocos Island since 1989. Both islands are currently free of brown tree snakes.

SCBI received the first Guam rails to be transferred out of Guam for the breeding and recovery program in 1985. All Guam rail chicks hatched at SCBI are slated for repatriation to Guam and eventual reintroduction to the wild. SCBI breeds the birds according to recommendations from the SSP. The SSP makes breeding recommendations to preserve as much genetic diversity in the small population as possible. In September 2017, SCBI staff traveled to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to

release two females born at the facility as part of a larger release by the Guam Department of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources. In total, 49 Guam rails were released, and it marked the first time in 32 years that there were more of the birds living in the wild than in human care. There are approximately 200 Guam rails living in the wild and 116 living in human care.

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Christmas tree sales were first introduced to the troop by the efforts of Ken Fortune, Assistant Scoutmaster and Ken Bovard, Scoutmaster in December of 1968. The troop purchased trees from a farm in Bentonville that first year and shortly after that we branched out and purchased some of our trees from the Rudacille farm.

During the first 20 years the troop bought the Christmas trees from various tree farms in Virginia and as far away as Pennsylvania. In 1979 Dr. Craig Zunka, a long time member and Eagle Scout from the troop, agreed that the Troop could plant trees on his farm in Browntown. Depending on the variety of the tree it takes from 6 to as much as 12 years from the time a scout plants a Christmas tree and it is ready for sale. Ever since then Dr. Zunka has overseen the planting and care of the trees on his tree farm for the Troop. The number of trees the scouts plant every year and the number of trees harvested depend largely upon the weather and the type of trees.

The Scouts learned how to plant the seedlings, how to properly trim the different variety of trees, and the

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The House Judiciary Committee first approved by a vote of 19-11 the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 (H.R. 38), sponsored by Representative Richard Hudson (R-N.C.). This bill allows people with a state-issued concealed carry license or permit, or individuals who are citizens of states that do not require a permit to carry a concealed firearm, to conceal a handgun in any other state that allows concealed carry, as long as the individual follows the laws of that state.

The Committee also approved by a vote of 17-6 the Fix NICS Act of 2017 (H.R. 4477), sponsored by Representative John Culberson (R-Texas). This bipartisan, bicameral bill ensures federal and state authorities comply with ex-

isting law and report criminal history records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

The Fix NICS Act also penalizes federal agencies that fail to report relevant criminal records to the FBI, incentivizes states to improve their reporting, and directs federal funding to make sure domestic violence records are accurately reported to the FBI. Further, the bill requires the Bureau of Justice Statistics to report to Congress within 180 days the number of times that a bump stock has been used in the commission of a crime in the United States.

[On Nov 29] the House Judiciary Committee took action to protect Americans’ constitutional right to bear arms and enhance public safety.

The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act ensures that law-abiding citizens’ Second Amendment right does not end when they cross state lines. Citizens with a state-issued concealed carry license or permit, or individuals who are citizens of states that do not require a permit to carry a concealed firearm, should not have to worry about losing these rights when entering another state that may have different rules and regulations.

Further, the Fix NICS Act strengthens our nation’s existing laws by ensuring criminals are reported to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Tragically, our nation has all too often witnessed heinous acts of violence by criminals who should never have been able to purchase a firearm. We must ensure that both federal and state authorities are properly and accurately reporting criminals to NICS so that we prevent crime and protect lives.

I thank Representatives Hudson and Culberson for their work on these important bills and look forward to the House of Representatives taking them up in the coming weeks.

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The first tree sales were held on the “Weaver lot” across from the old Front Royal Volunteer fire station that was beside what was then our town hall.

Peyton street now runs through where the Troop had their first tree sales lot.

It was just after the 1969 tree sales that Bill Ollinger, manager of the Safeway store in the Royal Plaza shopping center invited the troop to set-up the 1970 tree sales next to his grocery store and we have been selling trees somewhere on the property of the Royal Plaza shopping center ever since. The Troop has enjoyed and appreciated the support from the merchants in the shopping center that we have received for all these years!

All of the profits from our tree sales goes into the Troops operating account to pay for advancement awards and activities of the troop. We also pay for some of the Scouts cost towards summer camp. This past year the troop covered just over $200.00 for each Scout to attend Boy Scout Camp and in addition the Troop covered the cost for the Scouts trip in June to a “rope course” in the southern part of Virginia. The Troop covers the cost of camping trips and other activities for the Scouts. 100% of all funds go towards the program and equipment replacement.

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Open Mic performers rock the house to help build “Roof Over Their Heads”

By Heather Davis

More than 15 local performers strutted their stuff Saturday, November 18 to combat homelessness in Warren County by supporting the nonprofit Roof Over Their Heads (ROTH). ROTH aims to end homelessness in Warren County, VA by providing housing and supportive services to members in our community through non-judgmental and non-discriminatory assistance. The event, titled Open Mic for a Cause, brought musicians, poets, fiction writers, dancers, singers, and comedians together to share their art with more than 100 audience members.

A raffle of 30-plus donated items and donations brought in $1,000 for ROTH. The evening began with an introduction by event organizer Tammy Ruggiero and ROTH board member El Phoenix, who reminded the crowd to resist common stereotypes that portray the homeless as lazy or criminal. To help connect the audience to the people being served by ROTH, videographer Jennifer Avery showed a short film she created that features local homeless people telling their stories. This moving video set the tone for the evening and helped spread awareness of the real challenges facing our most vulnerable neighbors.

Artist performances followed the film and were introduced by Master of ceremonies Kip Ramos, whose wacky humor kept the audience laughing.

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Also featured was the Marylandbased poet Alan King, whose rich voice and musical delivery entranced listeners. Missi Magalis, a local fiction writer and an English teacher at Diversified Minds of Warren County Public Schools read the first three pages of her new novel, which ended with a killer cliffhanger. La Tasha Do’ziaEarley, the founder of Selah Theatre Project, brought patrons to tears with her rendition of a song in the voice of a homeless woman.

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Front Royal Town Council takes final vote on dog tethering law

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this up because I referenced dogs as private property at an earlier work session I was referring to the state code and I was not mentioning the legitimacy in or of the concern or downplaying animals and I thought that was an important fact to state.

“Town Code 66-4 ‘Any person who over-drives, over-loads, tortures, ill-treats or cruelly or unnecessarily beats, maims, mutilates or kills any animal, whether it belongs to himself or another, or deprives any animal of necessary subtenants, food or drink, causes any of the above things, or being the owner of any such animals permits such acts to be done, or willfully instigates or engages in or in any way further acts of cruelty to any animal, or shall carry or cause to be carried in or upon any animal cruel, brutal or in a inhumane manner so as to produce torture or any unnecessary suffering shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.’”

Meza explained, “I thought that was

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report Time and time again you hear about town and county not working together for this reason or for that reason.

However for the safety and protection of local dogs, the Town of Front Royal and the County of Warren have agreed to work together. On Monday, November 27th, the Front Royal Town Council voted 3-2 to pass the proposed ordinance to set and establish guidelines on the minimum shelter requirements for pet dogs living outside.

At the November 13th Council Meeting, Councilman Jacob Meza put up a valiant defense as to why the town and state codes should be left as they are regarding animal cruelty.

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very important to bring to light that is the current town code that protects animals. Lastly article 2 of the state code goes on to define animal welfare under 3.2-650 pertains, ‘each owner shall provide animals adequate feed, adequate water, adequate shelter that is properly clean, adequate space in a primary enclosure for a particular type of animal depending upon its age, size, species and weight, adequate exercise, adequate care, treatment, transportation, and veterinarian care when needed to prevent suffering, disease transmission.’

“The problem is that there are those who want the code to be more restrictive and take away the right of varying interpretation of the discretion of our animal control officers. Or maybe there is an extraordinary circumstance in the town of Front Royal that is forcing us to confront this issue besides the small amount of people who are vocal about a particular passion of theirs. To be fair I gathered data to make an objective view point. In 2016 we had 5,441 dog licenses between the town and the county. We’ve had 28 complaints for animal cruelty. In 2017 we had 5,614 licenses; we had 40 complaints of animal cruelty. To be

Town/County Activist Carol Vorous sits in the audience, waiting for the final vote that will decide the fate of the Proposed Dog Tethering Law.

clear, these are complaints not commissions.”

Meza urged his fellow councilmen to vote against the proposed Dog Tethering Measure. He convinced two other councilmen to vote with him, causing a tie, and forcing Mayor Hollis Tharpe to cast the tie-breaking vote.

Fast forward to the 27th of November and the 2nd reading of the dog tethering ordinance and the final vote.

Councilman John Connolly, who had previously sided with Councilman Meza, was absent from this meeting. Seated in the audience was Front Royal activist Carol Vorous. Vorous is the town/county resident who had presented the case for the ordinance on Dog Tethering to both the County of Warren and the Town of Front Royal. In fact she was the one who spearheaded the fight to put the ordinance in place.

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Vorous did not speak during the public presentation time of the council meeting on the 27th of November.

However Councilman Jacob Meza did make one last plea and even launched a stall tactic just prior to the vote by making a motion to put off the vote until Councilman John Connolly could be there to cast his vote, saying, “I propose that we remove item number 13, the ordinance pertaining to the tethering of dogs, because unfortunately we do not have a full council tonight and considering that this was a split vote the last time this came up for vote I would prefer we defer it for two weeks so that we can a full council vote.”

The motion received a second in Chris Morrison, and Meza’s stall tactic failed on a 3-2 vote. When the vote came for the dog tethering ordinance it passed on a 3-2 vote. Councilmen Jacob Meza and Chris Morrison voted against the measure with the rest of the council voting in favor of the new ordinance.

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Page 10 • Warren/Frederick County Report • Mid December, 2017

EDA Director advises Council about IT Federal Jennifer McDonald says the company did not cause Town millions of dollars on road improvements

Councilman John Connolly made his case to vote against the Ordinance regarding high grass and weeds at the November 13 council meeting.

Jennifer McDonald, of the Warren County Economic Development Authority, in her report to the Front Royal Town Council sets the record straight regarding IT Federal.

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By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report At the November 27 Town Council Meeting, Jennifer McDonald spoke in front of the Front Royal Town Council in an attempt to clear some misinformation regarding IT Federal.

McDonald is Warren County’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) executive director.

“I actually do not have a report for this evening, but some clarifications on some things. There was an article in an area newspaper that mentioned that the Town would have to spend millions of dollars on road improvements because of the IT Federal Development plans.

“I just want to make some clarifications on that. One, IT Federal is not the cause of the town having to spend millions of dollars on road improvements. The traffic studies that were conducted by the zoning associates had a phased spending plan on when the town would have to spend money on road improvements. The first improvement is not until the site has reached 90,000 square feet of gross floor area. At that time, it will cost the town $1,650 in road improvements.

There are several phases in that study.

At 800,000 square feet of gross floor area is where the town will really see the big road improvements needed.

“So I just wanted to clarify that IT Federal is not the cause of the Town having to spend millions of dollars on road improvements,” she said.

McDonald also corrected misinformation on the West Main Street Extension.

“The West Main Street Extension was planned way before IT Federal. In fact, the town started to collect a tax on that road improvement before the site was even completed,” she added.

McDonald also mentioned the status of Afton Inn demolition.

“No demolition permit has been issued and it will not be issued until the contractor MODE and their consultants have decided that rehabbing that building is not viable option. Once they get that report back then we will be making that decision,” she said.

McDonald mentioned that the upcoming meeting on December 8th will be a joint meeting with the Town of Front Royal and EDA. McDonald concluded her report by asking the council if there were any questions.

No one on council presented McDonald with any questions and that closed her report.

During the previous meeting, the Council had cast a deciding vote on whether or not to extend the restrictions and guidelines on high grass and weeds and how long the Town of Front Royal could enforce those restrictions. Council was requested to adopt on its second reading an ordinance to amend Town Code. If this measure passed, it would allow the Town to regulate issues of high grass and weeds in a timely manner.

Vice Mayor Eugene Tewalt commented on this issue during the discussion period.

“Yes, Mr. Mayor, the reason we are doing this this year is due to the fact that in the old ordinance, we couldn’t enforce it after the first of September.

So when we’ve had a year like we’ve had this year when the weather stays warm, and the grass continues to grow, we decided to change the ordinance so we could enforce it now,” he stated.

At the last council meeting Councilman John Connolly spoke out against this measure, “Yes, Mr. Mayor, I voted against this measure twice in 2015 and I am going to vote against this again tonight.

I find that this is a measure designed to stop ugly weeds from growing up

around some houses, but which can have some very significant unintentional consequences when it comes to the enforcement thereof. I am particularly worried about people who leave their homes for a significant amount of time. This ordinance allows the town manager to issue a written citation within 10 days of taking further legal action. It has a scale of increasing fines up to $3,000 for people who are offending every day beyond the initial citation and it counts as an encroachment of the original ordinance.

So again, for the same reason I voted against a year ago it is brought back now literally a couple of days after it’s allowed to be brought back. I am going to vote no on this,” he said.

Councilman Connolly did vote against this measure at the November 13th Council Meeting. However, Councilman Connolly was absent from the meeting on the 27th and didn’t have an opportunity to cast another vote on the matter. The measure passed on a 4-1 vote with Councilman Jacob Meza casting the lone no vote.

Also during the council meeting the council and audience and members of the press were treated to a performance by the Silent Monks doing a silent rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus. This was a preview of their performance on Saturday, December 2nd at the Christkindlmarkt Festival held at the downtown Gazebo.

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Educational Endowment awards grants to Warren County Public Schools

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The Warren County Educational Endowment awarded 12 grants this week totaling $41,589.99 to the Warren County Public School System.

Grants were awarded for the following projects: A.S. Rhodes After-school STEM CLUB – Charity Lease/A. S. Rhodes Elementary School – $5,000 – The grant will be used to establish an after-school STEM club for all grades.

The club will offer a place to enrich minds and open up student creativity through hands on, rigorous, and fun STEM projects.

Digital Science Lab Tools – Robin Jensen/Skyline Middle School –

$3,995 – The grant will allow the Science Department to purchase 8-10 digital microscopes that are compatible with Google Chromebooks along with a subscription to ExploreLearning.com (Gismos) to provide students access to virtual labs that they would otherwise not be able to create in the classroom.

Greenhouse – Grace Bucklen/ Skyline High School – $7,500 – The project provides funding to construct a greenhouse at Skyline High School.

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Division Wide Activities Director – Alan Fox/Central Office – $2,500 – The retention of quality teachers in WCPS has a direct impact on the instruction that the students receive on a daily basis. Unfortunately WCPS, like many neighboring school systems, has experienced a high teacher turnover rate. This grant will fund an Activities Director position to address teacher retention. The Activities Director will be responsible for coordinating activities and social events to build connection between our newer teachers and the community in which they work.

Wobble While Working – Moriah Rush/E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School – $1,600 – Research shows that movement during instruction improves focus, increases the oxygen to the brain, enhances engagement, and helps dispel excess energy. Project will purchase up to 20 wobble stools for a 4th Grade class as one of two system-wide pilot projects.

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The Endowment is a catalyst in improving the education and learning environment in Warren County Public Schools. Sometimes it takes private support of public efforts to incubate an idea or a new approach that helps students compete in a global marketplace, instills passion for life-long learning, and sparks a vision to stretch for success. Programs funded by the Endowment are sponsored by our school system and are consistent with its mission and direction. They are intended to initiate sustained improvement in the fundamental capability of the school system and enhance the attractiveness of the community through the promotion of educational excellence.

WCEE President Doug Stanley stated, “The Warren County Educational Endowment maintains its commitment to our mission of helping the local school system support high level and creative programs for our children. The Board was extremely excited to see the collaboration shown by the teachers in developing the grant proposals. With these twelve grant awards we feel that we have been able to provide additional tools to our dedicated teachers to continue to push innovation for our students in their Trek-to-Excellence.”

According to School Superintendent Greg Drescher, “The Warren County Educational Endowment provides funding for learning activities in our schools that often involve cutting edge technology or unique instructional practices that teachers are interested in trying in their classrooms.

This funding allows our school system to try out something new before making a large investment. This year the Endowment is funding projects related to STEM, Agriculture, Film Production, Virtual Reality, Alternative Seating and activities that support our teachers. There is no doubt the Endowment has had a profound and important impact on our school system. They are a perfect example of the community support our school system enjoys.”

To date the Endowment has awarded 135 grants totaling $454,428.67.

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LOCAL NEWS Malicious wounding at South Royal Ave & Beeden Lane

On Thursday, November 30, 2017 at approximately 10:40 p.m., Patrol Officers responded to the area of 622 South Royal Avenue for a report of a fight. Upon arriving Officers located male subject lying in the roadway in the 100 block of Beeden Lane. The male subject was suffering from an apparent stab wound. The victim was identified as 49-year-old Marvin Garrett of Front Royal. Garrett was transported to Warren Memorial Hospital where he was stabilized and transported to Winchester Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

Upon investigating the incident, 18-year-old Austin Lee Jefferies of Front Royal was arrested and charged with Malicious Wounding. Jefferies is currently being held without bond at RSW Regional Jail. At the time of this press release the victim Marvin Garrett had been released from Winchester Medical Center.

If anyone has any information pertaining to this case, they are asked to contact Detective D. Fogle at (540) 636-2208 or dfogle@frontroyalva.com Front Royal KFC robbery On Monday, November 27, 2017 at approximately 2:15 a.m., Patrol Officers responded to the KFC located at 807 John Marshall Hwy in Front Royal for a reported audible alarm. Upon arrival, officers observed a broken side window and discovered entry had been made into the restaurant. Further investigation revealed an undisclosed amount of cash missing.

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charged with two counts of rape and two counts of forcible sodomy. Mr. Haymond fled the area before the warrants could be served.

To protect the integrity of this sensitive investigation, limited information can be released, however a reward is being offered for information leading to Mike Haymond’s arrest.

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Rothgeb, a former youth softball coach for Orange County High School, has coached youth recreational leagues and travel teams in Orange County, Spotsylvania County and throughout the region from the 1980s through the early 2000s. Rothgeb has no recent affiliation with the Orange County High School.

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BRIEFS, from 14 • Cited 2,465 reckless drivers • Arrested 102 drunken drivers • Cited 589 safety belt violations & 205 child restraint violations • Investigated 998 traffic crashes, in which nine were fatal • Assisted 2,635 disabled motorists The Virginia State Police will also this year be participating in the annual Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) “Tie One on for Safety” campaign, which discourages drunk and drugged driving during the winter holidays.

Larcenies from vehicles In recent weeks the Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office has responded to numerous larcenies from vehicles in the Stephens City area. There have been several larcenies of firearms along with other items stolen from the un-

locked vehicles. The Fredrick County Sheriff ’s Office wants to remind everyone once again about responsible gun ownership. We want the public to remember to lock their vehicles when they get out of them and take their firearms or other valuables into their residence. Even though your vehicle is parked in your driveway or beside your house does not mean someone will not enter the vehicle if the doors are unlocked. These are crimes of opportunity for suspects who do “car hopping” in residential neighborhoods. If anyone has any information on any of these larcenies from vehicles please contact Investigator Edwards at 540-504-6562 or you can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Solvers at 540-665-TIPS. Frauds/Scams In recent weeks the Frederick Coun-

ty Sheriff ’s Office has received numerous reports where residents have been victims of frauds and scams. Frauds and scams are mostly done using the Internet or telephone. The suspect(s) does a background search on their victim to determine the best fraud or scam to use. The types of frauds and scams that have been recently reported are: missing a court date so you must pay a fine, dating/engaged to someone from outside of the area/ country who asks for money, grandchild arrested/hospitalized outside of the area/country where the child needs money, and sending money to a foreign investment company. Always be cautious about giving anyone your personnel information over the telephone or Internet, and never allow someone to harass you into doing something that doesn’t seem right.

The most used ways of obtaining the victims money is through gift/money

cards and Western Union transfers. Anytime someone sends you’re a check or deposits money into your bank account and then requests you to return a portion of the money through gift cards or Western Union, it is a fraud/scam. Also, government agencies do not accept gift/money cards as payment for fines or fees.

The amount of frauds/scams rises throughout the holiday season. Do some research on any person or organization that you are not familiar with before you give them any of your hard earned money.

Pizza delivery robbery On November 25, 2017 at approximately 8:22 p.m. deputies responded to 1900 block of Back Mountain Road for a reported robbery. The victim was delivering a pizza to the mailboxes on Tomahawk Trail. While sit-

ting at the mailboxes waiting for the customer, the victim was approached by a subject in a Toyota 4runner who had a bandana over his face. The suspect pointed a pistol at the victim and stated “give me the pizza and all of your money.” The victim gave the suspect the pizza and an undetermined amount of money. Investigation revealed that Joshua Corbin, 28, of the 100 block of Deer Trail was the suspect. Mr. Corbin had ordered the pizza and then robbed the victim with a black BB gun. Mr. Corbin was arrested for armed robbery and transported to the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center. No one was injured during the robbery.

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Sheriff ’s Office was notified that a bullet was located in an upstairs bedroom of a residence in the 200 block of Canter Court. The resident located the bullet in their child’s bedroom. The bullet appeared to be from a hunting rifle. The bullet entered through the roof of the residence and then went through a wall and a door into the child’s room. No one at the residence was injured. It is unclear when the round was fired.

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Fatal Madison County Crash Virginia State Police Trooper B.M. Taylor is investigating a two-vehicle crash in Madison County. The crash occurred Nov. 21, 2017, at 6:12 p.m., on Route 29, north of Route 621.

A 1996 Mack dump truck was slowing down on Route 29 to make a right turn when a 2008 Hyundai Tucson failed to brake in time. The Hyundai rear-ended the dump truck.

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VA 2019 Inspection Stickers to be Relocated on Vehicle Windshield Effective Jan. 1, 2018, Virginia state inspection stickers will no longer be affixed to the bottom center of a vehicle’s windshield. Due to new innovations in the automotive industry, the state inspection stickers will be placed in the bottom left corner of the

windshield, when viewed from inside the vehicle. This change in location will also apply to the placement of any other authorized stickers. There have been no changes made to the size or appearance of the existing vehicle inspection sticker.

The relocation stems from the fact that automobile manufacturers now offer crash avoidance technology in many of their vehicles. In such vehicles, the new technology utilizes the center of the windshield. Therefore the placement of items in that area,

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BRIEFS, from 19 situation and set forth to make the necessary changes to the Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Manual, which governs the placement of the safety inspection sticker on all vehicles.”

Existing Virginia vehicle inspection stickers are to remain in their current position – in the bottom center of the windshield. Once a vehicle is inspected and issued a 2019 sticker, the new inspection sticker must be placed in the lower left corner, which is consistent with other states across the nation.

The Virginia State Police Safety Division began Dec. 2, 2017, notifying all Virginia certified inspections stations of the placement change that is to take effect Jan. 1, 2018.

Sons of Confederate Veterans donate to Blue Ridge Heritage Project James Martin, Adjutant of the Col. John S. Mosby Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans, presents a check for $250 to Darryl Merchant of the Blue Ridge Heritage Project. The project’s aim is to commemorate the lives and culture of the mountain inhabitants whose land was taken to create the

Shenandoah National Park. In October, the Front Royal Town Council approved the contribution of land for the BRHP’s proposed memorial on the Happy Creek Trail, north of East Criser Road.

Adult Strength Training Class LIFT Yourself Up! Sign Up Now for Adult Strength Training Class Beginning January 22 There’s a new year just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to start thinking about doing something just for you!

If you are an adult who is looking to build stronger muscles, increase flexibility and reduce your risk of falls, then consider joining LIFT (Lifetime Improvements through Fitness Together). This 8-week, group-based strength training program is offered

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LIFT is evidence based and is best suited for individuals who are mobile enough to get up and down from the floor. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Rebecca Davis at rdavis58@vt.edu LIFT will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 527 Van Fossen Street, Winchester, from 1-2 p.m.

Deadline for registration is January 12.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodation to participate in this activity, please notify Rebecca Davis, Virginia Cooperative Extension – Frederick County Office, at 540-665-5699/TDD* during business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is 800-828-1120.

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K-Kids poster winner It was a chilly afternoon as 22 kids

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R-MA Christmas Concert Relax to the sounds of the season at the Randolph-Macon Academy Christmas Concert on December 17th at 4:00 pm. Featuring the award-winning R-MA band and chorus, as well as the handbell choir, this event will begin at 4:00 pm in the beautifully decorated Boggs Chapel. It is free and open to the public! For more information, email communications@rma. edu or call 540-636-5339.

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7-Eleven robbed On November 25, 2017 at approximately 8:31 p.m. deputies responded to the 7-11 on Martinsburg Pike for a reported robbery. The suspect Gregory Hoover, 46, of the 2400 block of Martinsburg Pike was still at the store.

Mr. Hoover had stated to the clerk “I’m sorry but I have to do this,” and pointed to his waist band. Mr. Hoover had a hose nozzle wrapped in a rag stuck in his waistband. The wrapped nozzle resembled a pistol. The clerk and another employee ran into the back room of the store and contacted the Sheriff ’s Office. Mr. Hoover was arrested for armed robbery and public intoxication and transported to the

Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center. No one was injured during the robbery.

5th Annual Holiday Pottery Art Show & Sale The Kiln Doctor is proud to present a Holiday pottery and art show & sale December 2nd – December 31st , 9:30 – 5:00 pm at the Kiln doctor, 100 East 8th St., Front Royal, VA. Come see the work of local potters and artists from throughout the area.

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The Winchester group meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 527 Van Fossen St., and the Front Royal group meets from noon-1 p.m. at the Warren County Government Center, 220 North Commerce St. The groups meet weekly for four months and then transition into bi-weekly and monthly meetings for a total of 12 months.

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Belle Grove Plantation is decorated for the holidays and will be open for touring through Saturday, December 30, 2017. Each room of the 1797 Belle Grove Manor House has been decorated by area Garden Clubs to

the theme of “Holiday Memories: A Celebration of Antique Toys.”

Guided house tours will be offered Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through December 30 with tours beginning at quarter past each hour (last tour at 3:15 p.m.). On Friday and Saturday evenings 4-8 p.m. and Sunday afternoons 1-5 p.m., visitors are welcome to take self-guided tours and the Manor House will be lit by candlelight and will feature live music. Guests are invited to enjoy spiced tea and homemade cookies as part of their holiday visit.

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such creative Garden Club members who have generously shared their time and talents with us.”

The participating clubs are Colonial Garden Club, Glen Burnie Garden Club, Hawthorne Garden Club, Little Garden Club of Winchester, Massanutten Garden Club, Middletown Garden Club, the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners, Shenandoah Garden Club of Woodstock, Valley Garden Club, Warren County Garden Club, and Winchester/Clarke County Garden Club.

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on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons will be: Friday, December 8, 6pm to 8pm: John Tole on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and dulcimer Saturday, December 9, 6pm to 8pm: Soprano Deborah Balcom and Matthew Hyden Sunday, December 10, 3pm to 5pm: Sweet Grass Friday, December 15, 6pm to 8pm: Soprano Deborah Balcom with Matthew Hyden and Deborah Byrd Saturday, December 16, 6pm to 8pm: John Tole on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and dulcimer Sunday, December 17, 3pm to 5pm: Soprano Deborah Balcom, Matthew Hyden and Deborah Byrd Friday, December, 22, 6pm to 8pm:

Allen Dec on harp Saturday, December 23, 6pm to 8pm: Sweet Grass Friday, December 29, 6pm to 8pm: Winchester Celtic Circle Saturday, December 30, 6pm to 8pm: John Tole on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and dulcimer Admission for all tours is $12 for adults, $11 for members of the military, AAA, the National Parks, and individuals 60 and older. Students 6-16 and National Trust for Historic Preservation members are $6. Children 5 and younger are free. Belle Grove members are free of charge as benefit of their membership. Visitors may join Belle Grove and immediately use this benefit at Christmas along with 10% off in the Museum Shop.

The Belle Grove Museum Shop will be open during all touring hours and is the perfect place to find unique gifts.

Belle Grove is a member of the Top of Virginia Artisans Trail and features many local products and items from area artists, farms, and businesses.

Belle Grove Plantation is a nonprofit historic house museum that is a National Trust for Historic Preservation site and a partner in Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park. It is located off Route 11 at 336 Belle Grove Road south of Middletown, Virginia. The latest information on Christmas tours may be found at www.bellegrove.org or at www.facebook.com/BelleGrove. Belle Grove will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Christmas concert The Rotary Club of Front Royal invites you to attend the Christmas Concert “Let’s Kick off the Holidays with The Embers” on Thursday, November 30th, at 7 p.m. at the Warren County High School. $20 admission. Sponsorships are available - consider one for your Company Christmas Party. To purchase tickets or to sell tickets at your business, contact the Front Royal Rotary at 540-660-9597.

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Some may find it acorny word. And I may need to branch out a bit with my vocabulary.

But when something is really special I can’t truncate my enthusiasm.

Don’t you think it is TREE-mendous that the oldest living non-clonal* organism in the world is a tree? A Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva) tree growing high in the White Mountains of Inyo County in eastern California is 5,067 years old (germinating in 3050 BC). The tree is located between 9,500 and 9,800 ft above sea level in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest within the Inyo National Forest Pinus longaeva is a medium-size tree,

reaching 16 to 49 ft tall and with a trunk diameter of 8 ft 2 in to 11 ft 10 in. The bark is bright orange-yellow, thin and scaly at the base of the trunk. The needles are in fascicles of five, stout, 0.98 to 1.57 in long, deep green to blue-green on the outer face, with stomata confined to a bright white band on the inner surfaces. The leaves show the longest persistence of any plant, with some remaining green for 45 years.

These ancient trees have a gnarled and stunted appearance, especially those found at high altitudes, and have reddish-brown bark with deep fissures. As the tree ages, much of its vascular cambium layer may die.

In very old specimens, often only a narrow strip of living tissue connects the roots to a handful of live branches. *Clonal organisms A clonal colony or genet is a group of genetically identical individuals, such as plants, fungi, or bacteria, that have grown in a given location, all originating vegetatively, not

sexually, from a single ancestor. In plants, an individual in such a population is referred to as a ramet. In fungi, “individuals” typically refers to the visible fruiting bodies or mushrooms that develop from a common mycelium which, although spread over a large area, is otherwise hidden in the soil. Above ground, these plants appear to be distinct individuals, but underground they remain interconnected and are all clones of the same plant.

Long-lived clonal colony organisms include the 80,000-year-old Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) clonal colony named “Pando” in the Fish Lake National Forest in southcentral Utah; the 11,700-year- old Creosote bush (Larrea tridentata) clonal colony, named “King Clone”, in the Mojave Desert near the Lucerne Valley in California; and the 9,500-year-old Norway spruce (Picea abies) clonal colony named “Old Tjikko” in Sweden.

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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 event will be held at Skyline Middle School gymnasium beginning at 12:30 p.m. This event is for ages 8 - 13 and is free to all contestants. Contestants must be at least 8 and no older than 13 as of April 1, 2018 in order to participate. There are six divisions of three girls and 3three boys. The winner of each division will advance to the District Hoop Shoot in Sterling, Va. For more information, please contact Dennis W. Henline, Project Manager at henline28@gmail.com.

Christmas concerts Blue Ridge Singers, under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Alban, will be presenting their holiday concerts, “Noel Nouvelet: Christmas Comes Anew” on Friday December 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Front Royal Presbyterian Church and on Sunday, December 17 at 4:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Winchester. Admission is free, but a $10 donation is suggested. Visit www. blueridgesingers.com.

Virginia State Parks Announces Call to Virginia Artisans The Virginia State Parks system is looking for new Virginia artists and artisans to feature in the Natural Bridge State Park Artisan Center.

Entries will be juried Jan. 17 and Jan. 18. Artists must set up their work on their assigned day between 8 and 10 a.m. and remove it the same day from 3 to 5 p.m. Artists must register by Dec. 15.

“Since assuming management of Natural Bridge in September 2016, we’ve been dedicated to representing the culture and history of Rockbridge County and the entire region,” said Park Manager Jim Jones. “We will now be able to showcase even more outstanding Virginia artists.”

The center sells the hand-crafted work of 27 artists which exemplify Virginia and the region.

“Our goal is to offer the work of 50 to 60 of the finest Virginia artists as part of our mission to introduce our visitors to Virginia’s diverse and interesting culture,” Jones said.

To register, artists should send their name, type of artwork (medium), contact information (phone, email, mailing address) and preferred jury date to NaturalBridge@dcr.virginia.gov or to P.O. Box 57, Natural Bridge, VA 24578.

Space is limited, and registrations will not be accepted on the jury day.

Acceptable media include ceramic, enamel, glass, metal, leather, wood, natural and organic materials, paper and jewelry. Matted and framed art and photographs also will be considered.

Items must be handmade without the use of kits, commercial molds or manufactured primary components.

Agricultural products including herbs, jams, jellies and other food products may be considered, but vendors must have a valid Virginia Health Department Inspection Certificate and on hand at the time of the jury session.

Artisans may display up to 10 items and are encouraged to bring promotional materials or brochures that describe the work.

For more information or to receive an application, call 540-291-1323.

Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Goodlatte Supports Measure Mandating House Training in Workplace Rights Congressman Bob Goodlatte (RVa.) released the following statement

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Electric meter tampering Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) uses many different pieces of equipment to bring safe, reliable electric service to homes and businesses. Electric meters are utilized to accurately measure the amount of electricity used, and they are property of the Cooperative. Member-owners should never risk tampering with a meter for any reason.

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Additionally, those attempting to tamper with a meter could end up costing the other Cooperative members money. “In the process of trying to divert electricity, there is the potential to damage equipment, which ends up costing not only the person doing it, but other members as well,” Hastings said.

Tampering with the meter is not only very dangerous and costly, but also against the law, according to Section 18.2-163 of the Code of Virginia.

Law enforcement officials from throughout the Cooperative’s service territory also advise residents to never risk tampering with meters.

“The Sheriff ’s Office takes any illegal act very seriously,” Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson said.

“Meter tampering is fraud. It is a serious crime and it will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

Shenandoah County Sheriff Tim Carter said: “It is against the law to tamper with a meter. Also, the risk of personal injury is high when a person tries to alter a meter.”

Frederick County Sheriff Lenny Millholland said the dangers of meter tampering can impact a number of people.

“Stealing electricity is a serious issue for the utility companies, the public, and the responding personnel,” he said. “It could result in serious injury.

As a law enforcement agency, we ask if anyone knows of this activity to give us a call and let us know, as it may save someone’s life.”

Winchester Police Chief John Piper wants the public to realize how serious, in addition to dangerous, the act can be.

“Tampering with a metering device is a theft. Virginia code classifies it as

a Class 1 misdemeanor, which could result in a jail sentence,” he said. “The Winchester Police Department supports and will pursue charges with Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative for individuals committing meter tampering due to the impact it has on our economy and, most importantly, public safety.”

In addition to warning of the dangers of the crime, Augusta County Sheriff Donald Smith advises people who perform the illegal act for financial reasons to understand they have alternative solutions available.

“If it is a matter of not being able to pay for service, assistance is available through Social Services,” he said.

Page County Sheriff Chad Cubbage said his agency will address meter tampering complaints immediately and work with the Commonwealth’s Attorney to prosecute those involved.

Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative asks that if you see any suspicious activity regarding meter tampering, the theft of electricity, or if you just have a question regarding the readings of your meter, please call the Cooperative at 1-800-234-7832 and a representative will be happy to assist you.

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Va.), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, today issued the following statement on the Department of Homeland Security’s end-of-year statistics for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection: “President Trump’s commitment to robust enforcement of our nation’s immigration laws has produced significant results. The Trump Administration’s strong action has caused illegal immigration to drop significantly at the U.S.-Mexico border and has sent the strong message to the world that our immigration laws will be enforced.

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BRIEFS, from 25 the refugee and asylum programs, ensure unaccompanied minors who make the dangerous journey to the U.S. are safely returned home, and expand E-verify nationwide to reduce incentives for those seeking to come to our country illegally. The House must pass all of these bills to provide the Trump Administration the tools needed to secure the border and enforce our immigration laws, and to ensure that future administrations do not ignore immigration enforcement laws.”

Randolph-Macon Academy January Open House Randolph-Macon Academy invites you and your family to attend an open house on Monday, January 15, 2018. You will have the opportunity to tour the campus and facilities and meet teachers, admission counselors and students. Visiting campus is the best way to know if R-MA is the right school for you! Tours begin promptly at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register. RSVPs are requested. For more information or to register, visit rma.edu/open-house or call 540-636-5484.

ians have grown to call their own were carried to the Commonwealth via the transatlantic slave trade. Upon arriving on American soil, enslaved chefs used their knowledge of spices and cooking to cultivate Virginia’s reputation for food and hospitality that has more commonly been credited to plantation mistresses.

In Bound to the Fire: How Virginia’s Enslaved Cooks Helped Invent American Cuisine, Kelley Fanto Deetz invites Americans to reevaluate the origins of their beloved cooking traditions by demonstrating the true history of their “native” dishes.

Through her work as both a historian and a historical archaeologist, Deetz has compiled research from the limited materials still in existence today, including handwritten cookbooks, plantation records, slave narratives, archaeology, and local folklore. She carefully depicts what life was like for the untold thousands who slaved in plantation kitchens across the state, in addition to featuring the stories of enslaved chefs who achieved celebrity status. Deetz also uncovers the ways in which African recipes and cooking techniques were fused into American culture, broadening our understanding of both slavery and southern food culture.

Slavery’s brutality was not limited to the fields. Most enslaved chefs lived in the plantation kitchen, which was larger and sturdier than the quarters of the field hands. With the space though came added responsibilities and stresses, near constant supervision, long hours of exhausting work, and temperatures that often exceeded normal physical tolerances. Foaming vats of fermenting meat, drying blood, fish guts, and rotting vegetables were commonplace. Deetz also profiles the most famous enslaved chefs of the era, including George Washington’s

Chef Hercules and Thomas Jefferson’s Chef Hemings. Jefferson even invested heavily in Hemings, sending him to France to train under world-renowned chefs. Celebrity status, however, did not lessen the horrors of slavery, and both men were affected—Hercules escaped slavery, and Hemings descended into alcoholism. In addition to the famous, Deetz also presents the stories of the infamous, such as Fanny Goode, Billy Atkinson, and Delp Mitchell who were all hanged for poisoning their masters.

Bound to the Fire reveals how African cooks brought techniques, memories, dishes, and culinary creativity from their homelands for use in plantation kitchens. Many of these African recipes, including okra, pepper pot, and various stews, survived because they were recorded in handwritten cookbooks that were kept by white mistresses. The hospitality and culinary skill of the enslaved cooks directly reflected the domesticity of the white mistress; therefore, in order to maintain a superior reputation, mistresses expected each supper to have eight to ten large dishes as well as an assortment of pastries, nuts, fruits, and preserves. Beyond regular meals, they were also responsible for the preparations and food for frequent, lavish social events. Their efforts and creativity fused many of their dishes into what became traditional southern cuisine.

Today, food products such as Aunt Jemima pancakes and Uncle Ben’s rice, with their icons of happily oppressed African culture, diminish the importance of the African roots of American culture. Deetz asks her readers to recall “the dignity of enslaved cooks, the pride they took in their food, and their ability to negotiate their labor and living conditions.” Her extensive research brings a new perspective to

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Samuels Public Library Adult Programming January 1-15, 2018 Library closings: Do to the New Year’s holiday the Library will be closed Monday, January 1st and Tuesday, January 2nd. The Library will also be closed Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Day. 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. Classes resume Tuesday, January 9th.

Genealogy Nuts: Shake Your Family Tree: Interested in learning about family history? Samuels Public Library invites you to a 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 meets every Wednesday night at 6:00 P.M Genealogy Workshop: Samuels Public Library invites you to come out Tuesday, January 9th at 6:00 P.M 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

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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 10:00 A.M (January 10th & 24th). All ability levels welcome.

Advanced Excel: Samuels Public Library invites to come out and join us for our Advanced Excel class on Saturday, January 13th from 1:00 P.M – 3:00 P.M. This class is designed to introduce you to using common EXCEL built-in formulas in your spreadsheets and how to add graphs. Don’t miss out on this chance to have a better understanding on a widely used Microsoft application.

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CRIME OF THE WEEK Winchester City Crime of the Week - November 27, 2017 On Sunday, November 19, 2017, Officer’s were dispatched to the 400 block of National Avenue in reference to a burglary of a business that occurred overnight.

Upon arrival, Officer’s met with witnesses who stated that a bathroom window was open, as well as a back window being broken out of the business. Officer’s checked the building and found that a cash box was missing. Video footage of the suspect shows the male wearing a light colored sweatshirt with the hood up, light colored pants, gloves, and something to conceal most of his face. If anyone has any information regarding a possible suspect, they are encouraged to contact Crime Solvers at 540-665-TIPS (8477). If your tip leads to an arrest in this case or any case, you could receive up to a $1,000.00 reward.

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Friday, December 8 Cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Friday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

12:15pm Holiday Concert: Madeline MacNeil at Handley Regional Library, 100 W. Piccadilly St. Winchester. A Little Noon Music - Sponsored by Friends of Handley Regional Library. Madline MacNeil, dulcimer concert. Madeline MacNeil’s recording career began in 1983 and now includes more than a dozen independent releases, including tributes to her family heritage on Songs Of Earth and Sea and her love for jazz on

As Time Goes By. Heart’s Ease (classical and Celtic music featuring the hammered dulcimer) won an Indie for string music from NAIRD, while Christmas Comes Anew was a finalist for this coveted award. Her recording of “Shenandoah,” her signature song, has been used extensively in Public Television productions.

7pm - 9pm Glory Bea, A Shenandoah Christmas Story at Selah Theatre Project, 30 E 8th St. Front Royal. It is 1930’s in the Shenandoah Valley and the Depression has hit hard the valley residents. It’s Christmas Eve - anything is possible on Christmas Eve. Performances: December 8, 9, 15,

16 at 7pm; December 10 & 17 at 3pm. $12 online, $15 at the door; Student/Senior $8 online, $10 at the door. 540-686-5185.

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

Saturday, December 9 Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

All Day Holly Jolly Old Town Celebration on Loudoun St. Winchester. Come spend some time in Old Town this holiday season during our Holly Jolly Celebration on December 9th! Enjoy caroling and holiday activities including free holiday wagon rides from 1-3 p.m. Specials at shops and restau-

rants all day. Children can create a holiday craft while waiting to meet Santa Claus at Santa’s Headquarters from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Godfrey Miller House (28 S. Loudoun Street). Thank you to City of Winchester Parks & Recreation for assisting with Santa’s Headquarters! Free horse drawn wagon rides will be offered from 1-3 p.m. Meet in front of The Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum (20 N. Loudoun Street) to pick up a time ticket. No need to stand in line! Enjoy holiday shopping and dining in Old Town and return to the wagon area prior to your ticket time. Caroling groups including Heritage Baptist Church, Our Savior Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian Church, and Calvary Church of the Brethren will be strolling downtown spreading holiday cheer! Toys for Tots collection: Hunt Country Wealth Management at 46 S. Loudoun St. will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for less fortunate

children in our community from 10am-1pm. http://www.oldtownwinchesterva.com 8am - 3pm Christmas Bazaar at Front Royal Moose Lodge, 1340 John Marshall Highway, Front Royal. Benefits Women of the Moose. Open to the public. $10 to host a table. 540-635-4520. https://www.facebook. com/frontroyal.mooselodge/ 8am Apple Capital Jingle Bell 5K at Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum, 20 N Loudoun St. Winchester. 2017 YDC Apple Capital Jingle Bell 5k & Frosty Kids Fun Run. 9am - 3pm Annual Christmas Bazaar at Shenandoah Farms Baptist Church, 5852 Howellsville Road, Front Royal. Free admission, lots of crafters, vendors, music, and great door prizes. Lunch will be served featuring our popular Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup and Homemade Chicken Salad. Special Piano Raffle to be held also.

Come join in the fun either start or finish your Christmas shopping or treat yourself with something special and a great lunch.

9:30am - 11:30am Breakfast with Santa at RES Youth Center, 200 East 8th St. Front Royal. Come join the staff of Warren County Parks and Recreation as we share breakfast and memories with the North Pole’s jolliest elf, Santa. Enjoy eggs, bacon, pancakes, and waffles as you wait your turn to tell Santa what your wish is for Christmas.

Photos with Santa will be taken and printed on site. This program is for all ages; those under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Event is limited to 50 participants; pre-registration is recommended. $10 per child/$35 for family of four. 540-635-1021.

10am - 2pm Santa’s Headquarters at Godfrey Miller Fellowship Center, 28 S Loudoun St. Winchester. Santa Claus will be taking a break from his busy schedule to visit with children in Old Town Winchester at the Godfrey Miller Fellowship Center this holiday season. The event, will give kids a chance to meet jolly old St. Nick while parents take their own photos. Children can also create a keepsake. Santa will be taking visitors on Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Admission is free! www.oldtownwinchesterva. com 2pm and 7pm The Nutcracker at Patsy Cline Theater at Handley High School, 425 Handley Boulevard, Winchester. Please join us for the annual production of THE NUTCRACKER, Saturday December 9, 2017 with shows at 2pm and 7pm or Sunday December 10, 2017 at 2pm. Celebrate the holidays with a Winchester tradition! Join Clara on her magical adventures as she See CALENDAR, 28

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Admission fee: $20 in advance, $22 at the door. Tickets go on sale November 6 at the Vostrikov’s Academy, 20 W Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601 or by phone at (540) 665-0343. http://www.virginiayouthballet. org/announcements/ 4pm Front Royal Oratorio Society Christmas Concert at Braddock Street United Methodist Street, 115 Wolfe St. Winchester. The Front Royal Oratorio Society presents their annual free, Christmas concert on Saturday, December 9, 4:00 PM, at Braddock Street United Methodist Church (115 Wolfe Street, Winchester). Bring your family and celebrate the joy of Christmas with glorious choral music! Entitled “Making Spirits Bright”, the program features beautiful and timeless carols and anthems with the Winchester String Quartet accompanying.

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7pm Holiday House Tour at Warren Heritage Society, 101 Chester St. Front

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Sunday, December 10 Sunny, with a high near 35.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

2pm The Nutcracker at Patsy Cline Theater at Handley High School, 425 Handley Boulevard, Winchester. (See description Dec. 9.)

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2pm - 4pm Victorian Christmas Tea & Party at The Purple Iris, 1954 Winchester Avenue, Martinsburg, WV. Who can resist a Victorian Christmas? Travel back in time with this holiday event at the Purple Iris which will be lavishly decorated for the season. Pull traditional English Christmas crackers as you sip and savor special teas and a full afternoon tea. The Tea Lady, Judy Larkin, will get you into the proper mood to relieve the stress of the holidays and to enjoy revelry that has stood the test of time.

Imagine voices singing Christmas carols and a series of hilarious Victorian games guaranteed to get the room laughing at full volume. There will also be an opportunity to do some Christmas shopping. $39.50.

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4pm - 6pm Making Spirits Bright at Front Royal Presbyterian Church, 115 Luray Ave. Front Royal. The Front Royal Oratorio Society presents Making Spirits Bright, a free concert featuring Choral Christmas Treasures, with the Winchester Spring Quartet. davidcfreese@yahoo.com 5pm Cocktails at Christmas at Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd. Middletown. Join Belle Grove Plantation for this festive cocktail party that has become an annual tradition. Each year we create a special cocktail featuring Copper Fox Distillery’s Belle Grove 1797 Whiskey. The evening will also include holiday music and the chance to tour the decorated Manor House lit by candlelight. Tickets to this event would make an excellent holiday gift! MENU: Whiskey Cocktail, Warm, Spiced Cider, Selection of Appetizers & Desserts. Attire: Festive Christmas, Business Casual. $25 person. http://www.bellegrove.org

Monday, December 11 Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

8am - 12pm KidsCamp! Dog Training and Agility at Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center, 600 4H Center Drive, Front Royal. KidsCamp! is a week-long day and residential camp developed and designed for children (7 years and up) and their dogs, offering opportunity to learn and expand their knowledge through dog related activities and more. Day Camper: $495; Residential Camper: $695. 540-635-7171.

Tuesday, December 12 A chance of rain and snow showers.

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Wednesday, December 13 Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

7pm - 9pm Bar Fly Social at Escutcheon Brewing, 142 W. Commercial St. Winchester. Nothing goes better with tying flies and talking about fishing with friends than good Local Craft Beer. If you ever wanted to learn how to tie flies or about fly fishing then come on out. If you have a vise bring it, if not no worries, they have everything you need get started. Sponsored by the Winchester Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Trout Unlimited is dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of Virginia’s cold-water fisheries, and to the education of today’s and tomorrow’s fishers. http://www.escutcheonbrewing.com Thursday, December 14 6:30pm - 9:30pm North Fork Shenandoah River Restoration BINGO. (See de-

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Friday, December 15 6pm Winchester Little Theatre: A Christmas Carol at Handley Regional Library, 100 W Piccadilly St. Winchester. A JOINT BENEFIT FOR WINCHESTER LITTLE THEATRE AND HANDLEY REGIONAL LIBRARY. The Radio Performance is a repeat of the previous week’s Dinner Theater.

A live radio play based on Charles Dicken’s Classic work. Directed by Jeff Swartz. The beloved holiday classic comes to life as we watch a handful of actors portray scores of characters in a vintage style radio broadcast. Scrooge, Tiny Tim, the Ghosts of Christmas are just a few of the familiar characters you’ll enjoy The admission price includes a Wine, Cheese and Hors d’ouevres gathering that begins an hour before the performance time. DOORS OPEN AT 6PM.

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7:30pm - 9:30pm Noel Nouvelet: Christmas Comes Anew! at Front Royal Presbyterian Church, 115 Luray Ave. Front Royal. A Concert by the Blue Ridge Singers. Featuring Choral Music by Soderberg, Runestad, Hassler, Handl, Gjeillo, Thomas, and more!

Free concert. Suggested donation $10. http://www.blueridgesingers.com/?page_ id=227 Saturday, December 16 1pm - 3pm Festival of Trees at Shenandoah Senior Living, 103 Lee Burke Rd. Front Royal. A family friendly way to wander down the aisle of trees of our community and enjoy the fully decorated holiday trees. Come visit with Santa. Visit Our Hot Cocoa Bar. All proceeds go to the local Alzheimer’s Association. Raffle to win a $50 gift card from Walmart. To have your name entered in the raffle, you must RSVP by December 15th to Tara Barnes at tbarnes@shenandoahsl. com. Auction of the decorated trees starts at 1 p.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Pick up will be at the close of the event. Raffle at 2 p.m.

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4pm Randolph-Macon Academy Christmas Concert at Boggs Chapel, 200 Academy Drive Front Royal. Relax to the sounds of the season at the R-MA Christmas Concert featuring the award-winning R-MA band and chorus, as well as the handbell choir in the beautifully decorated Boggs Chapel. It is free and open to the public! For more information, email communications@ rma.edu or call 540-636-5339.

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Monday, December 25 Christmas Day Front Royal Town Business Offices will be CLOSED for the Christmas Day. Trash and Recycling Collection will occur Wednesday, December 27. There will be no yard waste collection this week.

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First Night Winchester at the Old Town Mall Loudoun St. Winchester. First Night Winchester is the largest, safest, familyfriendly, non-alcoholic, budget-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration in the Shenandoah Valley. One price gets you a button that

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Expires 12/31/2017. Good only at Marlow Motor Company.

Dealership is not responsible for printer errors.

Change of Seasons Special

$AVING$

UP TO

• Lube, Oil & Filter up to 5 quarts $ ALL FOR JUST • Tire Rotation • Engine Air Filter • Cabin Air Filter Most Models • Front Wiper Blade Inserts Synthetic oil higher • Wheel Alignment Check INCLUDES FREE MULTI-POINT INSPECTION!

$16995 75

Price varies by model. Plus any applicable tax, shop supplies and environmental fees. 1 coupon per customer per visit.

Coupon must be presented prior to service write-up. Not valid in conjunction with any other coupon or in-store special.

Expires 12/31/2017. Good only at Marlow Motor Company.

Dealership is not responsible for printer errors.

FREE NITRO-FILL WITH THE PURCHASE OF 4 TIRES • INCLUDES ROAD HAZARD COVERAGE

$25 OFF Buy 3 Tires FREE Brake Inspection

Manager’s Special SAVE ON LABOR

$AVE 25 $ Spend $301 to $500 . . .$AVE 50 $ Spend $501 to $700 . . .$AVE 75 $ Spend $701 or More . . .$AVE 150 Spend $100 to $300 . . .

$

DISCOUNT IS FOR LABOR ONLY

Plus any applicable tax, shop supplies and environmental fees. 1 coupon per customer per visit. Coupon must be presented prior to service write-up. Not valid in conjunction with any other coupon or in-store special. Expires 12/31/2017.

Good only at Marlow Motor Company.

Dealership is not responsible for printer errors.

$25

OFF Any needed Brake System Repairs

1 coupon per customer per visit. Coupon must be presented prior to service write-up. Not valid in conjunction with any other coupon or in-store special.

Expires 12/31/2017. Good only at Marlow Motor Company.

Dealership is not responsible for printer errors.

PREMIUM Fluid Exchange

Includes Lifetime Protection Warranty

Get 4th for

$1.00

• Brake • Cooling • Drive Line • Power Steering • Transmission

Plus any applicable tax, shop supplies and environmental fees. 1 coupon per customer per visit. Coupon must be presented prior to service write-up. Not valid in conjunction with any other coupon or in-store special. Expires 12/31/2017.

Good only at Marlow Motor Company.

Dealership is not responsible for printer errors.

$1.00

$1.00

Plus any applicable tax, shop supplies, and environmental fees. Special Expires 12/31/2017.

One coupon per customer per visit. Coupon must be presented prior to service write-up.

Not valid in conjunction with any other coupons or in-store specials. Dealership is not responsible for printer errors.

Good only at MARLOW MOTOR COMPANY.

No-Charge Recall Safety Check for all Chrysler� Dodge� Jeep � Ram Vehicles!

EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS! MONDAY-FRIDAY, 7AM to 7PM and SATURDAY, 8AM to 5PM LOCAL FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED FOR THREE GENERATIONS

Marlow Motors

707 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630 540-635-4158 • marlowmotor.com

Tri-State Nissan SERVING VIRGINIA'S SHENANDOAH VALLEY SINCE 1947

Marlow Ford

MOTORS

FRONT ROYAL

1230 Millwood Pike, Winchester, VA 22603 888-701-1612 • tristatenissan.com

WINCHESTER

LURAY

1021 Rt. 211, West Luray, VA 22835 888-728-4619 • marlowford.com

* Family Owned – We Treat Customers Like Family * Technicians with over 80 Combined Years of Technical Experience * Serving Northern Shenandoah Valley for over 65 Years * Extended Hours to Serve You Better * Our Own Exclusive Service Rewards Plan * Complimentary Car Wash with Most Services MONt-oFR7Ipm 7am * Quick, While-You-Wait Services Available pm to 5 * Service Customer Shuttle Provided 8am AT S * Repairs Fixed Right the First Time * Rental Car Available On-site FOR

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