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Warren County Board of Supervisors holds last meeting of 2017

The ﬁfth grade choir from E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School, directed by Haley Mills, performs for the Board of Supervisors.

Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter takes the oath of ofﬁce administered by Judge Ronald Lewis Napier for another term to elected ofﬁce.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report On December 12, at 9:00 a.m., the Warren County Board of Supervisors held their last public meeting for the calendar year of 2017 at the Warren County Government Center. At the beginning of the meeting, Judge Ronald Lewis Napier swore in Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter and Fork District Supervisor Archie Fox for another term on the board, and the E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School Choir directed by Haley Wills was on hand to perform holiday music. County Administrator Douglas Stanley gave his report, reminding everyone that county offices would be closed at noon on December 22, and remain closed on December 25th, 26th, and 27th for the Christmas holiday. County offices will also be closed on January 1st and 2nd of 2018. He also reported that on December 25th, the county’s compactor sites will have open top containers available at each site for citizens needing to dispose of garbage, but no attendees will be on site. The county received a proposal for management and use of the Front Royal Golf Club property. The proposal was reviewed and ultimately rejected by the advisory committee and is currently being re-advertised with a few changes. The new deadline for submittal of proposals is January 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. It was also reported that the County

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received a petition for the creation of a sanitary district for a portion of the Aspen Hill Farms subdivision. The proposal was the first application received by the County since the change in the state code that took effect on July 1, 2017 which requires Supervisors’ votes to establish such districts. In addition, following the receipt of a petition of 50 qualified voters (or 50 percent if there are fewer than 100 qualified voters in the proposed district), the board must survey the proposed district. The petition has been certified, and a survey has been mailed to all property owners to confirm sup-

port for the proposed district. Stanley was also pleased to announce that Joseph W. Petty has been hired as the new Zoning Officer and will begin work on January 3, 2018. Petty joins the county after nine years with the Crystal City Business Improvement District, most recently serving as vice president of programs. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from George Mason University. He previously worked for Warren County as a parks and recreation maintenance worker during his high school and college years. He will replace Charles Morrison, who has relocated to South America. Stanley also reported on the progress of several projects taking place in the County.

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The Ressie Jeffries Elementary School roof/ addition/ parking lot project is 91 percent complete and the site work project is 99 percent complete. The county is waiting on the delivery of the bus and parent drop off/ pickup canopies in order to complete the project. The goal for the County is to have the project completed by March 1, 2018. The plans for the playground project, which county staff starting working on in September, have been completed. Phases I and II of the project should be completed during the winter of 2018. Stanley also reported that a county contractor has completed the paving of the parking lot and bus turnaround at the Thompson Kiss and Ride; they

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hope to install a bus shelter; and want to work with neighboring subdivisions on funding playground equipment for the site. The county also has been working with the contractor of the Royal Farms construction site to accept fill material at Rockland Park. By using this fill material, two multi-purpose fields have been completed and seeded. Over the next month the county hopes to have two additional fields, storm water management facilities, and two gravel parking lots completed. It was also reported that the building committee of the Rivermont Fire Station recommended that the County proceed with a one-story option for the new fire house. County staff met with Company 2 leadership on October 6 to review the proposed plan and received a final go ahead from Company 2 membership with the proposal to construct a replacement station at the Airport Road site. Stanley also reported that the South Fork Bridge project is 98 percent complete. The contractor has completed the final paving throughout the project. Final pavement markings will be completed during the week of December 12. The signal subcontractor finished installing permanent signals at the State Route 55/340/522 intersection last week and is working to fin-

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COUNTY, from 2 ish remaining signal incidental items into the week of December 11. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will monitor the signal timing and adjust as necessary over the next few weeks to synchronize and fine-tune the system. The contractor is working on various incidental work and cleanup throughout the project. The Morgan Ford Bridge project is approximately 75 percent complete and remains on schedule for completion for June 2018. The bridge deck has been completed, and the temporary work bridge has been removed from the river. The initial layer of asphalt has been placed on each end of the new bridge. The contractor will continue to construct the bridge concrete railing over the next few months. County residents should be aware that all work and schedules are heavily dependent upon weather conditions. Stanley finished his report by announcing that two following commercial projects are continuing: The building permit for the Royal Farms convenience store project was released and picked up on December 1 and is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2018, and Marriott/Towne Place Suites is scheduled for a summer 2018 completion. A rather extensive consent agenda

was also passed during the meeting, including: A 2018 Fee Schedule for Parks and Recreation Department Approval of December 2017 accounts Transfer of Sheriff Office Vehicles #14 and #22 to Warren County School Board Purchase of a new Sports Utility Vehicle for the Fire and Rescue Department Amendments were submitted for approval from County Attorney Dan Whitten for Architectural Services annual term contracts with Land Planning and Design Associates, Frederick Andrea Architects, and Frasier Associates Amendments from the county attorney to Financial Advisory Services’ annual term contract with Davenport and Company LLC; Professional Services’ annual term contract with Moseley Architects, and renewal of a franchise agreement with Comcast Cable An acceptance of Deed of Gift of Easement from Stephen James Lee for Mint House property Supervisors also voted to approve a Lease/Purchase agreement for New Physio Control Life Pack 15s and 1000s for the County’s fire and rescue departments. The equipment currently being

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Royal Cinemas gives back to the community

The Royal Cinemas movie theater is hosting free showings of Christmas Classics during the month of December.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren & Frederick County Report The holiday season is when hearts and minds turn toward doing good for others and for the community. For the past few years, a business in Front Royal has chosen to give back to the community in a unique way. What do they give to the community during the Christmas or Holiday Season? Royal Cinemas has given the gift of entertainment to the citizens of Front Royal for several years. During the year of 2017, Royal Cinemas has filled the month of December with a Charlotte Terry Bowman Charlotte Terry Bowman, 64, of Front Royal, VA, died on Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Strasburg, Va. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 30 at 2 pm at Greenfield of Strasburg, 14 Maynard Lane, Strasburg, VA 22657 conducted by Pastor David Duckworth. Charlotte was born July 29, 1953 in Warren County, VA, daughter of the late L. Keith Terry and Joanne L. Cather Terry. She worked in the health care field as a CNA/Med Tech for over thirty years, including Royal Haven in Front Royal and Westminster Canterbury in Winchester. She was married to the late Michael Bowman. Surviving are three sons, Christopher B. Robinson and Dale L. Deatonh of Front Royal and Kevin E. Rhodes, Jr. and wife Autumn of Bunker Hill, WV; three sisters: Karen Cary, Kathy Flenner and Rosalie Hollenbaugh, all of Front Royal; and one grandson, Camden Rhodes. Along with her parents and husband, Charlotte was preceded in death by a son, Robert L. “Bobby” Robinson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601. Arrangements are by Maddox Funeral Home, Inc. in Front Royal, VA.

wide range of Christmas Classics to be shown on Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. each week, at no charge to the public. On December 2nd and 3rd they had a viewing of the animated versions of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, The Grinch who Stole Christmas, and Santa Claus is Coming to Town. On December 9th and 10th they showed the Miracle on 34th Street; on December 16th and 17th they showed the Polar Express and on the 23rd and 24th, just before Christmas, they will show the all-time Christmas classic White Christmas. Royal Cinemas has made use of social media to get the news out on the latest showings. In the Comments section of a December 7, 2017 post on their Facebook page, it is clear that the word is getting around and the overall response is a positive one. In the first two hours of the reminder post going up about the free showings of Christmas Classics, Royal Cinema’s post had garnered over 136

positive reactions, 24 comments, and 11 shares. A similar post announcing the names of movies playing and time and dates showed 123 positive reactions, 73 comments, and 154 shares. Comments started to show up on the Facebook page titled “What’s up Front Royal” as well. Front Royal resident Kelly Walker offered, “One great thing about Front Royal this time of the year is Rick Novak and Royal Cinemas. Rick gifts us all this time of the year with Christmas movies that we get to see for free. My friends know that my all-time favorite movie is White Christmas and I have seen it at least 100 times, but the first time I ever saw it on the big screen was when Rick first started having these movies some years ago. I am going tomorrow morning to see it with a group of friends, but I couldn’t resist when I was downtown at the Studio for a paint party this afternoon popping in to watch a few minutes of this wonderful movie. I can’t wait to see the entire thing tomorrow. Thanks, Rick, for this wonderful gift.” On November 24th the Royal Cinemas Facebook page announced which Christmas Classic movies would be showing. The response from the community was impressive. With 124 positive reactions, 73 comments, and 157 shares of the post, the word was getting around social media quickly. As evidenced in the many comments on the post, social media works not only to get the word out but also to network with family and friends when planning which movie showing to attend. In fact, most of the comments were friends and family making plans to meet up for some quality time at the theater. Some comments were asking about the process for getting tickets

and if there was a cost. The movies are free and most people were able to walk in and pick up a ticket at the day of the showing. Royal Cinema received some very nice compliments and thank you comments from the community as well. But to get a more accurate reading on the community’s response one would have to take a look at the numbers of citizens that are actually attending the showings of these classics. During the first week, over 100 attendees were counted at each showing. During the 16th and 17th showing of the classic Miracle on 34th

Street, both had over 125 attendees. But the biggest audiences came to the Polar Express, with up to 200 people in attendance at each of the viewings. In a world where Mega Screens and Mega Theaters surround our town, Royal Cinemas has managed to corner the market here by keeping up with the latest technology. By using social media such as Facebook to reach out, Royal Cinemas keeps in touch with and reads the pulse of the community to find out what people want to see playing in their neighborhood cinema. – tim@areaguides.com

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Selah Theatre Project presents “Glory Bea! A Shenandoah Christmas Story” Hard times in Depression Era Shenandoah Valley come with hope and love of family

Gloriana Beatrice Thorne is inconsolable when her father is snowed in at the Civilian Conservation Corps project to construct Skyline Drive, and can’t deliver on his promise to return on the Good News Train into Harrisonburg.

By Carol Ballard Warren & Frederick County Report “Glory Bea! A Shenandoah Christmas Story,” written by Larry Dahlke and Rich Follett and presented by Selah Theatre Project, ran for two weeks in December in Front Royal and brought an intimate view into Shenandoah Valley’s past. In December in the Appalachian Mountains, trees are bare, the ground still has some covering of orange leaves from the recent fall, and there is a notable lack of color, but in this story, the characters bring light, color and hope into their lives with their strength and love of family. As the story unfolds, surrounded by stark beauty, the main characters, Gloriana Beatrice, played by Emily Fisher; Annie Thorne, played by Valencia Lombardi-Chisholm; and John Thorne, played by Zachary Robinson, struggle to resolve differences, endure a long separation and find comfort in their reunion just in time for Christmas. One of the first songs, beautifully performed by the musicians, includes the message that, “the Christmas gift doesn’t come from any store, and the Christmas spirit is waiting inside the church, where children and angels give a perfect sound.” This reflects the theme of the play. Christmas traditionally brings with it colorful lights, decorated homes and a possibility of cheer and families together, but the three members of the

Thorne family had been separated since the spring of 1933 because John, the family patriarch, was working with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) project building the brand-new Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. He was very reluctant to leave his daughter and pregnant wife alone for the long months in favor of a paycheck, but he felt he had no choice. About the 1930s Depression, one of the musicians asked the others if people were sad. “No, just broke,” was the answer. But being broke can cause all kinds of sadness, as the family discovered. Annie, not too happy about being left to take care of a farm by herself while pregnant, also mentioned how her family, who had farmed the land on the mountain for three generations, had been displaced by the project, which was a very bitter issue back then, and created a lot of “hard feelings.”

Mom Annie Thorne delivers her baby in time for Christmas, and the Reverend Hite joins in the celebration.

The family was looking forward to a new baby, to be born around Christmas, and to the father’s homecoming, but they had to go through a lot before that happened. His promise to be home by Christmas tests Glory Bea’s patience and understanding. Many in rural Appalachia in the 1930s didn’t have much in the way of cheer, food or gifts for the children, but the local pastor of Pineville and the school children were looking forward to and busy practicing for the Christmas Pageant. They only lacked a cedar tree for the centerpiece. The Reverend Hite, played by Jonathan Murphy, who is still mourning the death of his wife and son from “the fever,” is at first irritable and unwilling to give in to some of the requests of the parishioners, and requires some extraordinary efforts on the part of Annie, Glory Bea, and Orn’ry – the complaining, but persevering, comical singing mule, played by Richard Owen. They set out in deep snow to find a

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pageant together, along the way helping others in any way she can. Her students, Maddie Roby, Lindsey Phillips, Jason Short and Eli Kerns, perform with enthusiasm and amusement. The three musicians, Gabe, Mike and Zeke, performed by Jonathan Murphy, Richard Owen and Eleanor Welch (whose guitar, bass and violin music threaded its way through the entire production) added their opinions, emotions and commentary to its forward motion, and brought an intimate view into the lives of the characters. Director Rich Follett had nothing but praise for the cast. “I’m very proud of the cast, they did their best and worked hard, it was a great community effort,” he said. He talked a little about how the play came about. He said he felt immediately at home the first time he visited, and moved to the Valley in 1987. This gave him the idea to write about local history, especially about Shenandoah National Park and the CCC. He also gave local names like Crabill, Campbell, Orndorff, Eastep and Funkhauser to the characters. The play was performed at Wayside Theater in Middletown in 2011 and 2012, and Selah Theatre’s artistic director, LaTasha Do’zia Earley approached him to put it on here, he said. “I’d love to be asked to do this again next year, and hope it becomes a tradi-

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tion. I’m very proud,” he concluded. The set and lighting were simple but effective, with three scenes on the stage at the same time including the Thorne home, Ms. Perkins’ classroom and the Pineville train station. The

Blue Ridge Mountains could be seen through the windows painted on the backdrop. The ending, although anticipated, is happy, bringing a joyful end to a gripping story.

Selah Theatre Project in Front Royal provides opportunities for young people to shine on stage, and in their December production of “Glory Bea! A Shenandoah Christmas Story,” they really do shine.

“Glory Bea! A Shenandoah Christmas Story,” was presented by the Selah Theatre Project by special arrangement with Rich Follett and Larry Dahlke. It was directed by Rich Follett and produced by Mary Ruth Alred Follett and Theresa Seitz. Selah Theatre Project, at 30 E. 8th Street in Front Royal, founded by artistic director, LaTasha Do’zia Earley, also offers dance and acting

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Jason Maglaughlin volunteered for the Peace Corps just out of college and went to the highlands of African Tanzania for three years. TUPO PAMOJA, which in Swahili means “We Are Together” was Jason Maglaughlin’s slogan while helping folks build the only medical clinic in an outlying area of Tanzania, out of mud bricks.

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INDICTMENTS 2017 DECEMBER INDICTMENTS Tamuel Dorene Burgess The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Tamuel Dorene Burgess, age and address unknown, with three counts: COUNTS ONE and TWO: In the County of Warren, Tamuel Dorene Burgess did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly make a false application for public assistance or falsely swore on a welfare application required by the Commissioner of Social Services to obtain public assistance benefits. COUNT THREE: did unlawfully and feloniously by means of a willful false statement or representation obtain public assistance benefits from programs regulated by the Board of Social Services to which she was not entitled, the amount of those benefits being in excess of $200. Dates of the offenses were on or about June 2, 2016 through November 1, 2017, and May 30, 2017. Alycia Nicole Kirby A.K.A. Alycia Nicole Haun The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Alycia Nicole Kirby a/k/a Alycia Nicole Haun, 32, address unknown, with two counts: COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Alycia Nicole Kirby a/k/a Alycia Nicole Haun did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly make a false application for public assistance or falsely swear on a welfare application required by the Commissioner of Social Services to obtain public assistance benefits. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously by means of a willful false statement or representation obtain public assistance benefits from programs regulated by the Board of Social Services to which she was not entitled, the amount of those benefits being in excess of $200. Dates of the offenses were on or about January 23 through July 20, 2017. Kristen Elsea Knight Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about February 9, 2017, in the County of Warren, Kristen Elsea Knight, 26, address unknown, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin, this being a third or subsequent offense, and said prior conviction occurring prior to the date alleged in this indictment. Jonathan Gerald Gray Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about October 27, 2016, in the County of Warren, Jonathan Gerald Gray, 27, of 17 Walker Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. James Earl Warren Warren County Va. Circuit Court

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September 4, 2012. James Christopher Tewalt II The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges James Christopher Tewalt II, 23, of 3419 Remount Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts: COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, James Christopher Tewalt II did unlawfully and feloniously break and enter an office, shop, warehouse or storehouse of another, with intent to commit larceny therein. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously conspire with another to break and enter a building permanently affixed to realty of another, to wit: The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, with intent to commit larceny therein. Date of the offenses was on or about September 4, 2012. Aaron Jacob Bell The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Aaron Jacob Bell, 24, of 1168 Catlett Mtn. Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts: COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Aaron Jacob Bell did unlawfully and feloniously break and enter an office, shop, warehouse or storehouse of another, with intent to commit larceny therein. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously conspire with another to break and enter a building permanently affixed to realty of another, to wit: The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, with intent to commit larceny therein. Date of the offenses was on or about September 4, 2012.

about July 26, 2017, in the County of Warren, Jarred Stephon Barclay, 33, of 311 Vickie Bullet St., Martinsburg, WV 25401, did unlawfully and feloniously take a person into a bawdy place, or persuade, encourage or cause a person to enter a bawdy place for the purpose of prostitution or unlawful sexual intercourse. Therese Denise Epps The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Therese Denise Epps, 32, of 902 Saratoga St., #2, Baltimore, MD 21223, with two counts: COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Therese Denise Epps did feloniously, unlawfully, and knowingly utter a false or forged note or bill current by law or usage in this Commonwealth or any false or forged note or bill of a banking company. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intent to defraud, obtain money or other property which may be the subject of larceny, with a value of $200 or more. Date of the offenses was on or about November 6, 2010. Malik Tayvon Battle The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about August 29, 2017, in the County of Warren, Malik Tayvon Battle, 27, of 67 Royal Ln., #1 Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously commit larceny from the person of

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the vehicle if he needed help. Mr. Burkhammer stated he was looking in the engine compartment of the vehicle when the subject tried to take his wallet out of his rear pants pocket. Mr. Burkhammer turned around and struggled with the subject. During the struggle the subject pulled a knife and stabbed him in the stomach. The subject then got into the vehicle and fled the scene. Mr. Burkhammer was transported to the Winchester Medical Center where he was treated and released later that evening. The suspect is described as a skinny

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black male, 5-9, long dreadlocks, with no facial hair. The suspect vehicle is described as an older model green Toyota RAV4. Front Royal Town Business Offices Closed The Town of Front Royal Business Offices will be closed Friday, December 22 and Monday, December 25 in observance of Chirstmas. The Drive Thru located at Town Hall and the Manassas Avenue Collection Site will be CLOSED on Saturday, December 23, 2017. Trash and recycling for Friday, December 22 will be collected Wednesday, December 20. Trash and recycling for Monday, December 25 will be collected Wednesday, December 27. There will be No Yard Waste or Leaf Collection this week. Christmas Trees will be collected Wednesdays January 3, 10, 17. They must be free of ornaments, tinsel and stands. Those with root balls will not be collected. They must be placed at the curb. More Information: Public Works

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On Friday, December 15th, 2017 at approximately 6:30 pm, Front Royal Police Department responded to calls of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of South Street and Commerce Avenue. Upon arrival, the pedestrian, who has been identified as Calum A. Turner, 27 years old of Front Royal, was pronounced deceased at the scene. It was determined Turner was struck by a tractor trailer, which was located a short distance from the scene. The driver has been identified and is cooperating with authorities in the investigation. Warren County Sheriff ’s Office, Warren County Fire and Rescue, and the Front Royal Public Works Department assisted at the scene. Anyone who witnessed or has further information on the accident is encouraged to contact Officer Josh Noland with the Front Royal Police Department at (540) 635-2111.

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Park Superintendent Jennifer Flynn is pleased to announce the release of “The Spirit of the Mountain,” a new web-based interactive curriculum designed to tell the complex story of the Park’s establishment and its effect on the local region. “We are excited to offer this additional method for the public to understand the complex story of the Park’s establishment and to present this content in way that allows teachers across the country to use our story to teach important concepts in their Social Studies classes,” said Flynn. The curriculum aligns with state and national standards for history, government, civics, economics, and geography for middle and high school students. The program is also appropriate for the general public and will be used in a variety of Park programs. The launch is the culmination of a two-year project led by the Park’s education division and largely shaped by local government teachers, Ginny See BRIEFS, 16

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was established, an aggressive attack was made on the fire. Soon after, the fire was brought under control with extensive overhaul. Firefighting efforts did protect and save most of the first floor. Owners said the structure has been used as a hunting lodge for many years. The structure was built in the 1900’s. The cause of this fire is under investigation by the Warren County Fire Marshal’s office and is being ruled accidental from an apparent electrical short in the rear wall assembly. Fire traveled up in the wall and out into the second floor storage room, until it entered the attic and out the windows, where the fire was

seen from the adjoining subdivision. The loss is estimated to be approximately $100,000. While there were no injuries to firefighter’s, they had to contend with long hose stretches and icy conditions as temps were in the mid 20’s. First Alarm: Engine Cos. 10, 1, 4, 6 for RIT, Tankers 5 and 8, Medic 1, Chief 100 at 9:24 pm On Scene: Engine 10 at 9:24 pm. – Fire and Smoke from roof Special Call Tanker: Tanker 12 from Frederick Tanker 3 moved to Station 1 to fill Under Control: 10:22 pm. Last unit left scene at 1:30 am

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and video oral histories of displaced residents and descendants. The development team, including Browne and Dean, has conducted teacher workshops in Page and Rockingham counties, and teachers in those systems are already using the program in their classrooms. Schools that are interested in scheduling a workshop should contact the Park’s education department. “The Spirit of the Mountain” is the third web-based interactive in the Park’s cultural history series. All three can be accessed via the Park’s website: http://www.nps.gov/shen Child Pornography On December 15, 2017 the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office executed a search warrant for a residence on Sagar Drive for the Possession of Child Pornography. Shawn Williams, 19, from Front Royal, was charged

with four counts of 18.2-374.1:1 (Possession, reproduction, distribution, solicitation, and facilitation of child pornography). The investigation is still active. The Sheriff ’s Office would like to thank Waynesboro Police Department for their assistance with this case. Williams was being held without bond at the R.S.W. Regional Jail. Anyone with information in reference to this incident please contact Sergeant Maxfield (540) 635-7100 or (540) 6365977. Warren County Community Center The Warren County Community Center will close at 12:00 PM (Noon) on Friday, December 22, 2017 and will remain closed through Tuesday, December 26, 2017 in observation of the Christmas Holiday. The Community Center will re-

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Former Rappahannock County Sheriﬀ Gary T. Settle named State Police Superintendent Lt. Colonel Gary Settle serves as

the Director for the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). He was appointed to the position in January 2017 from the position of BCI Deputy Director. Since his appointment to the Executive Staff and as the BCI Commander for the Culpeper Field Office, Settle has championed a collaborative, public safety commitment to helping combat Virginia’s opioid and methamphetamine epidemic. Settle began his law enforcement career in 1984 as a deputy with the Rappahannock County Sheriff ’s Office and two years later joined the Virginia State Police. Upon his election to sheriff in Rappahannock County in 1996, he introduced numerous progressive, policing practices for the agency and jail, as well as worked to diversify the agency’s ranks. In 2000, he returned to the Virginia State Police and served in numerous capacities over the years to include drug enforcement special agent, public information officer, and tactical team supervisor with assignments spanning the state police Culpeper and Wytheville divisions. Settle holds a master’s degree in Homeland Security and Defense from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif., and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration. The Rappahannock County native also completed the University of Virginia National Criminal Justice Command College and the National Sheriff ’s Institute Executive Management Program in Colorado. See BRIEFS, 18

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totaling 0.31 mile in length, represents a major milestone for the POSF Board. In 2006, the POSF Board established Farmview Road and the adjacent Fellows Drive and Youngs Drive as priority Rural Addition projects in order to address safety concerns for schoolchildren and bus traffic in this section of the community. The newly reconstructed and paved roadway serves one of the most densely populated areas in the community and is the Shenandoah Farms Sanitary

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ACLU sues DC Metro over rejection of First Amendment ad Lawsuit Also Challenges Transit Agency’s Rejection of Ads by PETA, Carafem, and Milo Yiannopoulos

The American Civil Liberties Union and its affiliates in the District of Columbia and Virginia has challenged the Washington area transit system’s advertising restrictions as violations of the First Amendment. The free speech lawsuit follows the rejection of ads from four groups that hail from across the political spectrum, images of which are here. The case was filed on behalf of the ACLU; women’s health care collective Carafem, specializing in family planning and abortion care; Milo Worldwide LLC, the company of conservative commentator and writer Milo Yiannopoulos; and animal rights non-profit People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority rejected a series of ACLU ads displaying the text of the First Amendment in English, Spanish, and Arabic; a Carafem ad for medication abortions using what is described as the “10-Week-After Pill”; and several PETA ads suggesting that people “Go Vegan.” Ads for Yiannopoulos’ new book, “Dangerous,” were first accepted by WMATA, then removed from the transit system after riders complained. The lawsuit argues that parts of the agency’s ad policies violate the First Amendment by discriminating against particular ads and advertisers deemed controversial by WMATA officials. The policies were adopted in 2015 following controversy surrounding a set of anti-Muslim advertisements. The current guidelines ban ads “intended to influence members of the public regard-

ing an issue on which there are varying opinions,” ads that “support or oppose an industry position or industry goal without any direct commercial benefit to the advertiser,” and ads “intended to influence public policy,” among others. “It is clear from the wide range of viewpoints that WMATA rejected that its policies unconstitutionally deny advertising any speech that it perceives to be unpopular or controversial,” said ACLU-VA Legal Director Leslie Mehta. “This case highlights the consequences of the government’s attempt to suppress all controversial speech on public transit property,” said Arthur Spitzer, legal director of the ACLU-DC and lead counsel in the case. “The First Amendment protects the speech of everyone from discriminatory government censorship, whether you agree with the message or not.” One of the rejected PETA ads showed a pig with text below reading, “I’m ME, Not MEAT. See the Individual. Go Vegan.” The ads were rejected for violating several of WMATA’s guidelines. Another of the rejected ads was from Carafem, a nonprofit health care network that specializes in providing women access to birth control and medication abortion. The submitted ad featured a large image of a white pill and below it, the text “10-Week-After Pill” and “For abortion up to 10 weeks. $450. Fast. Private. carafem.org.” WMATA had previously run ads for Carafem and its services, but this time told Carafem that the ad would not be accepted because it was “controversial” and “issue-oriented.”

In late June, WMATA approved and posted ads promoting the release of Yiannopoulos’ book in trains and stations, only to pull them down a few days later after receiving complaints. The ads contained a photo of the author’s face and quotes about him from journalists. Yet the ads were rejected as too controversial. The ACLU’s advertising campaign was launched to remind the public about the rights that the First Amendment protects and to send the message that it applies to all Americans, regardless of what languages they speak. WMATA refused to accept the ACLU ad and did not provide a specific reason. At the same time, WMATA has accepted a wide variety of advertisements that do convey viewpoints on controversial issues. For example, while WMATA rejected PETA’s ad for a vegan diet, it accepted an ad from a restaurant showing a tasty dish and labeled “PORKADISE FOUND.” At the same time it tore down ads for Yiannopoulos’ book, it was running ads for a movie that showed four women ogling a male stripper. “The four plaintiffs in this case perfectly illustrate the indivisibility of the First Amendment,” said Lee Rowland, senior staff attorney with the ACLU. “In its zeal to avoid hosting offensive and hateful speech, the government has eliminated speech that makes us think, including the text of the First Amendment itself. The ACLU could not more strongly disagree with the values that Milo Yiannopoulos espouses, but we can’t allow the government to pick and

choose which viewpoints are acceptable.” The lawsuit asks the court to order the agency to accept and run the ads in its trains and stations and in and on its buses. The lawsuit also asks the court to declare four sections of WMATA guidelines unconstitutional because they violate free speech rights, are arbitrarily enforced, and are unconstitutionally vague. The plaintiffs’ lawyers also filed a motion

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BRIEFS, from 21 thefts we have but I am sure there are many.” The Sheriff ’s Office is asking home owners and Home Owners Associations to spread the word to neighbors and the neighborhood about the importance of locking your car doors. We know that if the door is locked, the thieves move on to another area. Just because the car is in your driveway or beside your house, doesn’t make you less vulnerable. The thieves want what you have left in your car for them to steal. We can’t stress enough to lock your doors. Please don’t leave your guns or ammunition in there either. These are crimes of opportunity and if you take the opportunity away or leave lights on, it makes it difficult for them to hide while stealing. With Christmas getting closer, there will be more things left in unlocked cars. We ask for you help. Please LOCK YOUR CAR DOORS. The Sheriff ’s Office is requesting anyone with any information to contact 540-662-6162.

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Randolph-Macon Academy is extending an invitation to anyone interested to attend an open house on Monday, January 15, 2018. There will be an opportunity to tour the campus and facilities and meet teachers, ad-

Virginia State Parks will offer free parking on Jan. 1, 2018, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy special hikes or self-guided hikes on more than 500 miles of trails across 37 state parks. For added fun, Virginia State Parks

will hold the First Day Hikes Photo Contest [http://vspfdh2018.hscampaigns.com/] and the New Year Challenge [http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/ state-parks/other/1st-day-hikes]. Each contest has a $500 gift certificate as the top prize, as well as other prizes. Pocahontas State Park hosts a New Year’s Eve to New Year’s Day hike that begins Dec. 31 at 11 p.m. and ends with a New Year bonfire and a sparkling cider toast. On New Year’s Day, Pocahontas will offer five other hikes, including a stroller-friendly hike, an advanced hike, a First Day Run, an orienteering hike, as well as a hike for family and friends. Other parks with multiple hikes and difficulties include Bear Creek Lake, Holliday Lake and TwinLakes state parks. Some of the more unique hikes include Grayson Highlands State Park, with the possibility of seeing wild ponies. Guaranteed to be colder than other parks, hikers flock to the park for the challenge, the view of snowtopped mountains and the ponies. New River Trail State Park will feature a hike and bike on the new mountain biking trail. At False Cape State Park, hikers will take the Terragator, the beach transport vehicle, down the beach and then hike to the North Carolina border. Hikers can see bison at Wilderness Road State Park and amazing geological formations at Natural Tunnel and Natural Bridge state parks. The hike at Southwest Virginia Museum His-

First Ever Screaming Hairy Armadillo Pups Born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

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The Smithsonian’s National Zoo welcomed two screaming hairy armadillo pups Aug. 11. The pups are the first ever born at the Zoo. They are still spending all of their time in their nest, and their eyes have not opened yet, but the bony plates that cover their bodies like armor are already visible with very fine hairs. At their last weigh-in, the pups were 144 grams and 159 grams. It is still too early to determine if they are male or female.

The pups’ parents, Amber and Dylan Walter, were recommended to breed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Screaming Hairy Armadillo Species Survival Plan. These are the first pups for both parents. Visitors will be able to see the pups at the Zoo after they have grown larger and have acclimated to their enclosure. Screaming hairy armadillos are native to South America and are listed as a species of “least concern” by the International Union for Con-

servation of Nature. They get their name from the squealing noise they emit if they are threatened and the larger amount of hair they have compared to other armadillo species. At less than 2 pounds fully grown, the screaming hairy armadillo is the smallest of the three species of armadillos. The Zoo will provide updates on the pups through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

torical State Park includes a tour of the historic town of Big Stone Gap. Several parks will offer special refreshments, including Bear Creek Lake, Caledon, James River, Powhatan, Shenandoah River and Smith Mountain Lake state parks. Many hikes highlight the history and culture of the parks, including Civil War sites Sailors Creek and Staunton River Battlefield, iron mining at Fairy Stone State Park and the history of the Lee’s of Virginia at Leesylvania State Park. Virginia State Parks welcomes bikes and horseback riders at parks with those facilities. Leashed dogs are welcome everywhere except False Cape State Park. Details for all hikes can be found here: http://bit.ly/ VSPFDH2018. For more information about Virginia State Parks activities and amenities or to make a reservation for one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Customer Care Center at 800-933-7275 or visit www. virginiastateparks.gov. Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Christmas Eve Adoption Special Give a pet a home for the holidays with our Fur-liz Navidad Adoption Special! Adoption fees are half priced

on December 24, 2017. This does not include the price of spay/neuter or puppies under 5 months of age. All applicants must be approved. WCDS Tour Wakefield Country Day School invites families to come for a tour, enjoy light refreshments, meet faculty and administration, and our articulate and accomplished students on Sunday, January 21 from 1-3 p.m. WCDS serves students in grades PS-12 and offers bus service from eight area counties, including Warren County. VDOT Traffic Alert For December 25, 2017 To January 5, 2018 PAGE COUNTY PRIMARY ROADS No lane closures reported. SECONDARY ROADS Route 615 (Serenity Ridge Road) – Intermittent lane closures with flagging operations for Rural Rustic road project from Route 675 (Fort Valley Road) to dead end, 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Through April 30, 2018. SHENANDOAH COUNTY INTERSTATE 81 No lane closures reported. PRIMARY ROADS (UPDATE) Route 11(Old Valley Pike, Mt Jackson) – Alternating lane closures from Route 720 (Wissler See BRIEFS, 24

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BRIEFS, from 23 Road) to Route 743 (Shenandoah Street) for bridge work over North Fork Shenandoah River. Through January 12, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Route 11 – Cedar Creek Bridge replacement between Route 629 (Oranda Road) in Shenandoah County and Route 840 (Water Plant Road) in Warren County. Traffic restricted to one lane in each direction and a width restriction of 10 feet 6 inches. Northbound traffic follows median crossovers to use southbound bridge. Work zone speed limit 35 miles an hour. Estimated project completion fall 2018. SECONDARY ROADS Route 675 (Stoney Creek Road) – Road closed for bridge replacement at Stoney Creek. Work zone in Columbia Furnace area, about five miles north of Edinburg and 0.33-mile south of Route 42 (Senedo Road). Follow posted detours. Estimated completion spring 2018. Route 720 (Wissler Road), near Mount Jackson – Closed to through traffic just west of Route 11 for repairs to Meems Bottom covered bridge. (UPDATE) Various roads – Brush cutting, grading and shoulder work at various locations. Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger-controlled lane closures as needed. Reduced holiday hours then daylight hours Monday – Friday. FREDERICK COUNTY INTERSTATE 81 No lane closures reported. PRIMARY ROADS No lane closures reported. SECONDARY ROADS Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger-controlled lane closures as needed. Reduced holiday hours then daylight hours Monday – Friday. CLARKE COUNTY PRIMARY ROADS Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) –

Overnight right shoulder closures for equipment repairs in area of Route 623 (Gaylord Lane). Through December 22, 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. SECONDARY ROADS Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger-controlled lane closures as needed. Reduced holiday hours then daylight hours Monday – Friday. WARREN COUNTY INTERSTATE 66 No lane closures reported. INTERSTATE 81 No lane closures reported. PRIMARY ROADS Route 11 – Cedar Creek Bridge replacement between Route 840 (Water Plant Road) in Warren County and Route 629 (Oranda Road) in Shenandoah County. Traffic restricted to one lane in each direction and a width restriction of 10 feet 6 inches. Northbound traffic follows median crossovers to use southbound bridge. Work zone speed limit 35 miles an hour. Estimated project completion fall 2018. Route 55 (West Strasburg Road, Front Royal) – Traffic pattern change at Quadrant Roadway Intersection with Route 340/522 (Shenandoah Avenue). All left turns use Quadrant Road to Strasburg Road.

Route 340/522 (Shenandoah Avenue, Front Royal) – Traffic pattern change at Quadrant Roadway Intersection with Route 55 (West Strasburg Road). All left turns use Quadrant Road to Route 340/522. SECONDARY ROADS Route 624 (Morgan Ford Road) – Road closed for bridge replacement over the Shenandoah River. Work zone from Route 643 (Howellsville Road) to Route 661 (Fairground Road). Detours: Drivers south of the bridge will turn right on Route 643 (Howellsville Road), which changes to Route 603 and then to Route 638 in Clarke County. Drivers will then turn left on Route 17/50 (John Mosby Highway) and left on Route 624 (Red Gate Road/ Milldale Road) to reach the end of the detour. Drivers north of the bridge will follow Route 624 north and turn right on Route 17/50 in Clarke County. Drivers will then turn right on Route 638 (Howellsville Road), which changes to Route 603 and then Route 643, to reach the end of the detour. Estimated project completion June 2018. Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger-controlled lane closures as needed. Reduced holiday hours then daylight hours Monday – Friday.

Vegetation management may take place district wide on various routes. Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones. Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at http:// www.511Virginia.org Samuels Public Library Adult Programming January 15-31, 2018 Library closings: The library will be closed Monday, January 15th for Martin Luther King Day. The library will resume regular hours Tuesday, January 16th. General Education Development: Samuels Public Library invites you to register and attend the General Education Development course. This course

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Church burglaries Front Royal Police Department has made an arrest in relation to several church burglaries that occurred earlier this month. Chief Kerry Magalis advised William Roy Foster, 53, of Front Royal has been arrested and charged with several counts each of Breaking and Entering, Possession of Burglary Tools, Larceny, and Trespassing. Chief Magalis indicated William Foster was arrested following an in-depth investigation over the past several weeks conducted by the Front Royal Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division. St. John’s Catholic Church, located at 120 W. Main Street had reported burglaries on both Wednesday, December 06, 2017 and Monday December 11, 2017. A bronze box was stolen during the December 06th burglary and a safe with an undisclosed amount of money was reported missing on the December 11th burglary. The First Baptist Church, located at 14 W. 1st Street, also reported a Burglary on the morning of December 11, 2017. Foster is currently being held at the RSW Regional Jail. Anyone with additional information regarding the burglaries are asked to contact Detective Marc Ramey at (540) 636-2208.

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Next of kin sought In the spirit of Christmas, the Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office is trying to locate family members for ashes that are in the property room of the Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office. According to Sheriff Lenny Millholland “it is sad that these people died in one way or another and they were cremated and placed in our property room in hopes that a family member would take them and give them a proper burial or just take them home.” Its about this time of year when the Sheriff ’s Office Chaplain Mark Ransom comes in to say a prayer for ashes in the urns. Deputy Robert Cooley, the evidence and property clerk tries every chance he can in hopes someone say’s that it was a family member and they would take the ashes. Unfortunately, we haven’t been very lucky in locating family members yet. The ashes are those of the following people. John Henry Wahanquist, 62 years of age, who died in 2003. Last known address was Mountain View Road, Stephenson, VA. Richard C. Allen, 59 years of age, who died in 2010. Last known address was N. Frederick Pike, Winchester, VA. Bryant White, 43 years of age, who died in 2014. Last known address was Kimberly Way, Winchester, VA. Lisa Shanholtzer 44 years of age, who died in 2015. Last known address was Old Charlestown Road, Stephenson, VA. Michael Standridge 60 years of age, who died in 2015. Last known address was Middle Lane, Gore, Va. Lester A. Tinsman 52 years of age, who died in 2015. Last known address was Fairfax Pike in Stephens City, VA. If you have any idea who the family members are, please feel free to contact the Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office at 540-662-6162.

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Engle’s Angle: “All the Rules! Rules! Rules!” By Kevin S. Engle I love the holiday season. The music. The lights. The tree. And the cookies. Ahh, the cookies. But there’s one thing I don’t look forward to every December. That’s when my wife turns in to a real Grinch with all of her Rules! Rules! Rules! “Stay off my computer!” she’ll say. “And don’t look at my email! Or my phone!” She doesn’t want me seeing any popup ads for sites she’s visited or those emails with order confirmations and shipping info. “And no looking at the credit card bill when it comes! Got it?” Yeah, I got it, but you don’t have to be so Mean! Mean! Mean! I’m not even allowed out of the house at certain times. She was expecting a package delivery any day and I was forbidden from even seeing the box. Day 1 Me (upstairs in my office): “Here comes the FedEx truck!” The Grinch: “Don’t you dare look!” Me (just trying to be helpful): “I can bring it in if you’d like.” The Grinch: “I got it!” Me: “Are you sure?” The Grinch: “Yes I’m sure! Stay there!” Me: “Can I look out the window?” The Grinch: “No!” Two minutes later. The Grinch (down in the basement): “It’s for you!” Me: “What?” The Grinch: “It’s addressed to you.” Indeed, it was a Christmas gift. For her. It had come early. Luckily, the package didn’t say who it was from. Day 2 Me (in my office again): “Here comes the mailman! He’s pulling up the driveway.” The Grinch: “Don’t look!” Me: “Do you want me to get it?” The Grinch: “No!” Two minutes later. The Grinch: “It’s for both of us.” It was from one of her brothers. Day 3 Me (where else, but in my office): “It’s the UPS truck! Can I get it?” The Grinch: “No!” Me: “Are you sure? It’s really cold outside.” The Grinch: “I got it!” Two minutes later. The Grinch (in the basement): “Where are you?” Me: “In my office.” The Grinch: “Stay there until I say so! And no looking!” My present had finally arrived and now she had to hide it. She hurried up the basement stairs and scurried into a spare bedroom. Two minutes later. The Grinch: “Stay out of that closet!” And when she wraps those gifts and puts them under the tree? More Rules! Rules! Rules! The Grinch: “Don’t touch them! Don’t even get near them.” Will it ever end? I hope. Soon! Soon! Soon! But not until Christmas Day! Day! Day! – kevinengle456@comcast.net

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BRIEFS, from 24 ning 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. Downloading Media: Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and learn how to download books to your computer or handheld electronic devices in a small, supportive envi-

ronment on Tuesday, January 16th at 6:00 P.M. Participants are encouraged to bring their personal laptop, smartphone or eReader. This session meets every third Tuesday of the month. 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 SPL-Books and Beyond: Samuels Public Library invites you to join us for the Books & Beyond Book Club on Wednesday, January, 17th at 10:00am, where A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles will be discussed.

Vibes in the Libes: Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and join us on Saturday, January 19th at 12:30 pm for a free music performance by Kurt Schelsinger! Bring your lunch tell a friend and enjoy! 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 20th 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. The Bridge Project: Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and join Artist and Performer Tammy Ruggiero and Writer Heather Davis for the Bridge Project Postcard Workshop on Saturday, January 20th at 10 A.M. Write, Paint, Draw, or collage on 5x7 Postcards to celebrate the connections we make (or would like to make) to people who seem different from us. Help us explore all the ways people in the Blue Ridge connect with others across time, place, race, gender, age, political orientation, sexual ori-

entation, religion, culture, and ability. Post cards will be incorporated into a wooden slat bridge and displayed at a celebration event. Writer’s Support Group: Samuels public Library invites you to come out and join the Warren Wordsmiths, an informal writer’s support group that meets every fourth Tuesday of the month. Have a writing project you’re working on? Need someone to bounce ideas or give constructive criticism? Than this is the group for you! This month’s meeting will be Tuesday, January, 23rd at 6:00 pm. What the Tech! Technology can be tricky! Samuels Public library invites

CRIME OF THE WEEK Frederick County Crime of the Week - December 18, 2017 This week’s Crime of the Week is a Burglary and Grand Larceny of a business located in the 100 block of Getty Lane in Frederick County. Deputies responded to that address for a report that unknown suspect(s) had forcibly entered the business. Once inside, suspect(s) broke into a safe in the office and removed an unknown amount of U. S. Currency. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Crime Solvers at (540) 665 TIPS (8477) and reference Case Number 17006540. Information leading to the arrest of a suspect in this case or any other case may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Winchester City Crime of the Week - December 11, 2017 The Winchester Police Department is investigating a tampering with a vehicle in the 900 block of Kennedy Drive. Upon arrival, Officer’s spoke with a witness who stated he had video footage of a male wearing a white hat, white pants, a camouflage jacket, and boots, with an unknown colored gym bag attempting to get into a locked vehicle. The male was unable to make entry into the vehicle. Extra patrol has been requested in this area. If you have any information regarding a possible suspect, or information on any other Crime, please contact Crime Solvers at 540-665-TIPS (8477). Please reference incident number 17049028.

Hey Stewart, Last Saturday I saw a bunch of people planting trees at Burrell Brooks Park next to the library. Was that you? – Mary Ellen on Main Street Yes it was Mary Ellen!

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On 9 December, during our first snowfall of the season, 20 people planted 20 trees in honor of the 20 year anniversary of the Front Royal/ Warren County Tree Stewards. A big thanks to the Warren County Parks & Recreation Department! The Director Dan Lenz (a founding mem-

ber of Tree Stewards), with the support of County Administrator Doug Stanley, provided the equipment (backhoe), operator (Wes), and utility inspector (Clark) to dig the holes for planting the trees. The inspector knew where all the underground plumbing pipes and utility electric lines were located, and the backhoe operator found only rocks and soil in the tree planting locations. The tree planting operation was led by David Means, and ably supported by Leslie, Vinnie, Ryan, Cheryl, Peg, Margaret, Peter, Melaney, Jessie, Deborah, Chris, Henry, Vicki, Joan, Bill, Kim, Melody, Richard, and Tricia. Here is the list of trees we planted: 4 October Glory Red Maples (acer

rubrum) 2 Multi-stem Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadenis) 4 Multi-stem Dura Heat River Birch (Betula nigra ‘Dura Heat’) 4 Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) 4 Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica) 2 American Linden (Tilia americana) What a TREE-mendous day! There will be an upcoming ceremony commemorating the planting and the 20 year anniversary with a plaque. Stay tuned! Your Pal in the Trees,

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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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you to come out and join us Thursday, January 25th at 4:00 P. M. so you can ask our teen volunteers for help with your personal devices. Bring phones, smart devices, tablets, laptops or eReaders and plenty of questions. Let our teens update you on the latest tech tips and tricks! Be sure to register so we have enough teens to help! January youth events at Samuels Public Library These are the events taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library during the month of January. Thank you for sharing this information. More information about Samuels Library and the programs and services available can be found at www.samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-3153. Join us for the best Winter Reading Club ever! Beginning January 3,

experience the magic of reading with our Beauty and the Beast and Other Enchanted Tales theme. As well as receiving prizes for books read throughout this eight-week program, children and teens will have craft programs, movies, puppet shows, magic shows, and a tea party to attend. Winter Reading Club will culminate in a celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, to be held on March 3. Upon registration, children will receive a book bag, bookmark, and reading log for use during the program. Free books and winter-themed prizes will be awarded weekly to readers who read one book within a week, and to pre-readers who listen to five books within a week. Patrons may register at the library, or online at www.samuelslibrary.net, beginning January 3. Wednesday, January 3 – 11:00 Puppet Show. To kick off our Winter Reading Club, join us for

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Fur-liz Navidad Adoption Special!! Half-priced adoption fees on Christmas Eve! Give a pet for the holidays! (All applicants must be approved. This special does not include the price to spay/neuter or puppies under 5 months old.) Boggie: 15 yr old male black/tan min pin mix. Boggie is blind and needs a little guidance on the leash but is super friendly and crate trained.

Boggie’s ad sponsored by:

Spicewood Flats Boarding Kennels & Grooming

125 Spicewood Lane • Front Royal

540-635-8979

spicewoodflats.com

Panda: 2 yr old neutered male white/black great dane mix. Has done well with other dogs in playgroup. Loves to play and give hugs. He is an overgrown lap dog!

Panda’s ad sponsored by:

The Country Critter Sitter Office: 540-635-5507 Mobile: 540-671-5719

Ask for Bill bill@thecountrycrittersitter.com

Fred: 3 yr old neutered male tri color hound mix. Very sweet boy, quiet and reserved. Walks well on a leash and kind to every one!

Fred’s ad sponsored by:

Hillbilly’s Junkyard Hillbilly has what you NEED! 4381 Stonewall Jackson Hwy Bentonville, VA • 636-2671 hillbillysjunkyard.com

Penelope: 3 yr old female pug mix. Super sweet and affectionate! House trained and wonderful on a leash. Gets along with other dogs and loves everyone she meets.

Penelope’s ad sponsored by:

Wanda Snead

Property Management

Serving the area for 20 years! Sam Snead Realty • 540-635-9753

SamSneadRealty.com

With your help we have been able to place thousands of animals in good homes. Contact Alison @ 540-551-2072 if you would like to become a pet sponsor too!

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P1700 – 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SE – 46K, 1 OWNER, FACTORY WARRANTY, AUTO TRANS, BLUETOOTH, SIRIUS XM RADIO - $9,977

T8720A – 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V – 67K, 5 PACKAGE, NAVIGATION, HOT LEATHER, 1 OWNER LOCAL TRADE, SUPER CLEAN - $14,897

T8715A – 2014 CHEVY CAMARO LS – 29K, MANUAL TRANS, 1 OWNER, LOCAL TRADE, BLUETOOTH EQUIPPED, FACTORY WARRANTY - $14,797

P1718 – 2007 FORD MUSTANG GT – ONLY 38,000 MILES, LOCAL TRADE, 4.6L V8, MANUAL TRANS, LEATHER SEATS - $15,747

P1720 – 2015 FORD FUSION TITANIUM – 32K, ALL WHEEL DRIVE, NAVIGATION, MOONROF, HOT LEATHER, 1 OWNER, REAR CAM, BLUETOOTH - $19,997

P1627C – 2008 KIA SORENTO EX – 96K, 4X4, 3.8L V6 ENGINE, MOONROOF, LOCAL TRADE IN, GREAT MAINTANCE HISTORY - $9,497

P1730 – 2017 KIA SPORTAGE LX – 45K, AWD, 2.4L 4 CYLINDER, REAR CAMERA AND BLUETOOTH, FACTORY WARRANTY - $16,997

P1722 – 2016 JEEP RENEGADE TRAILHAWK – 35K, 4X4, 1 OWNER, BLUETOOTH, REAR CAMERA, REMOTE START, FACTORY WARRANTY - $18,777

Jay’s Deals OF THE

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P1729 – 2015 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM – 35K, 4WD, 100,000 MILE WARRANTY, NAVIGATION, MOONROOF, HOT LEATHER, PARK ASIST - $21,987

T2770A – 2011 FORD F-350 LARIAT CREW – 54K, 4X4, 6.7L POWER STROKE DIESEL, FX4 OFF ROAD, HOT LEATHER, 1 OWNER LOCAL TRADE - $42,747

P1664 – 2016 FORD EDGE SEL – 34K, AWD, HOT LEATHER, 3.5L V6, 1 OWNER, 100,000-K WARRANTY, REAR CAM AND BLUETOOTH - $24,497

P1671 – 2014 FORD EXPLORER XLT – 49K, NAVIGATION, MOONROOF, HOT LEATHER, BLIS, 4X4, 1 OWNER, REAR CAM AND BLUETOOTH, 3RD ROW - $23,997

P1716 – 2014 LINCOLN MKX – 39K, NAVIGATION, MOONROOF, HOT AND COOL LEATHER, 1 OWNER, ALL WHEEL DRIVE, LOADED!!! - $25,897

P1717 – 2015 GMC ACADIA DENALI – 44K, NAVIAGTION, MOONROOF, REAR DVD, HOT AND COOL LEATHER, HUD, REAR CAM, BLUETOOTH - $30,997

P1694 – 2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED – 18K, NAVIGATION, MOONROOF, FACTORY WARRANTY, HOT AND COOL LEATHER, LOADED!!! - $31,777

P1705 – 2017 FORD EXPEDITION EL XLT – 40K, 4X4, MOONROOF, 1 OWNER, BLUETOOTH, REAR CAMERA, 3.5L ECOBOOST, FACTORY WARRANTY - $33,497

T8722A – 2016 FORD EXPLORER SPORT – 37K, 4X4, HOT LEATHER, MOONROOF, NAV, REMOTE START, LOCAL TRADE, 100k MILE WARRANTY - $33,747

P1706 – 2017 FORD F150 XLT SUPER CREW – 13K, 4X4, 1 OWNER, BLUETOOTH, 5.0L V8 ENGINE, UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY - $30,747

Tax Title and Tags not included in vehicle prices shown and must be paid by the purchaser. While great effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this ad, errors do occur so please verify information with a customer service rep. This is easily done by calling us at 877-6362902 or by visiting us at the dealership. $499 processing fee not included.

9135 Winchester Road, Front Royal • 540-636-2901 • shenandoahford.com