Late March 2018 Warren/Frederick County Report

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Discovering Warren County: Taking to the Trails with Mountain Trails Outfitters

By Ken Thurman Warren/Frederick County Report

“Mountain Trails” outfitters opened its store in Front Royal in August 2017 but much to my surprise, after talking to owner Garry Green and his partner Liz Pasqualucci (center photo), I found that they have a 33-year history in Winchester.

Garry, a seasoned veteran has over 30 years of experience, from his 20 years running Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) facilities for the Air Force to Evergreen Outfitters in Winston-Salem North Carolina and finally to Mountain Trails for the last three years. Garry has even written his own travel magazine column and was a wealth of information on hiking, climbing, trekking, and travel. For those of us new to the field, “Trekking” is back packing for more than one day and “Travel” involves getting your gear to a new location.

He centered our discussion on safety of the customer and the customer experience, the experience of his staff,

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and the programs they have available and the cool brand name stuff they have available.

The stores staff feature Seneca Rocks Climbing School Instructors, certified CPR and Wilderness First Aid, and National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) graduates. Items are hand-picked 10 months ahead and rotated every 4 months, so there is always something new on the shelf.

Brands like Black Diamond, Sherpa, Nemo, Artic Fox, and Rab just to name a few populate the stores colorful displays. They also offer outdoor

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Both locations are run by a lively, fun-loving, and extremely knowledgeable staff that are users themselves. In Front Royal I met with Charlotte Andrus and Hanna Truax (pictured left of center). I was impressed by the look of both stores, the knowledge of the staff, and the selection of top-notch equipment like Merrell shoes which I own multiple pairs of myself. They suggested that I meet with Gary and the Winchester store staff.

In Winchester their 33-year history really shows. Once again, I met with a lively, fun-loving, and knowledgeable staff. Both Rachel Schlosser and Chris Johnson (right of center photo) were my kind of characters which lends itself to the overall customer experience. They were surrounded by authentic ISA approved travel gear, extreme technical gear, and just the right stuff whether you are a beginning hiker/climber, an experienced hiker, a through hiker, or just looking for something for the family.

So, if you are looking for a professional, personalized, and friendly en-

vironment run by experienced hikers and climbers interested in your success and enjoyment of the outdoors while providing you education and insights into the gear you need and the differences between all the options available, then Mountain Trails is for you. Check them out at http:// www.mountain-trails.com or visit their stores in Front Royal at 120 E. Main Street (phone 540.749.2470) or in Winchester at 115 N. Loudoun Street (phone 540.667.0030). In a word “impressive”.

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Ben Cline seeks 6th District Republican nomination “I have really enjoyed taking Valley values to Richmond and I want to take those same Valley values to Washington on your behalf,” he says.

Ben Cline, candidate for the Republican nomination for the 6th Congressional District answers questions for Warren County citizens at the candidates’ forum.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report As the battle for the Republican nomination for the 6th District Congressional race continues to heat up, Republican Candidate Ben Cline, who is one of eight candidates seeking the Republican nomination, is featured in this edition.

At the end of 2018, Congressman Bob Goodlatte will leave office after serving the 6th Congressional District since 1993. Goodlatte announced in late 2017 that he would not seek another term.

Ben Cline, along with seven other

candidates, participated in a candidates’ forum on February 3 that took place at the Warren County Government Center sponsored by the Warren County Republican Committee.

“I am from Rockbridge County and it has been an honor to serve the constituents of Rockbridge and Augusta and Amherst in the General Assembly for over a decade now,” Cline began.

“I grew up in the Valley, I live there now with my twin daughters and I am a country lawyer. I have really enjoyed taking Valley values to Richmond and I want to take those same Valley val-

ues to Washington on your behalf. In Richmond, I chaired the Conservative Caucus, which is the equivalent of the Freedom Caucus in Washington, so I hope to be part of that caucus up in Washington. I also hope to remind the men and women up in Washington what this document is. The Constitution... is something that they have forgotten. They have forgotten that Washington should not be doing things that are not in the Constitution. There is a thing called the 10th Amendment. And what that 10th Amendment means is what is not prescribed in the Constitution should go to the states and the people. Down in Richmond we are doing our best to secure your second amendment rights, your constitutional rights, your first amendment rights, freedom of religion, freedom of speech.

“Two things happened in the past few weeks that kind of exemplify what I am about. The first is that I fought Democrats on gun control. I chaired a committee that considers all gun control legislation and we killed every single gun control measure that came before us during this session. And I will also fight conservative leadership when they stray from our principles. I got transparency initiatives passed so that all subsidies’ votes are recorded for you to hold up accountable. I hope I can be your Congressman and take these same values to Washington,” he continued.

First question: What does it mean to be a political outsider and is it a positive or a negative for a congressperson?

Cline’s answer: “I would agree that a political outsider is someone who brings views from the outside to government to try and make a change and reform the system. That is what I have been doing over the last decade for the people of the Shenandoah Valley: taking their values to Richmond and trying to reform the system, trying to bring in new ideas. Transparency shines sunlight on the system and those are the kinds of values that I would want to take to Washington to make sure that we burst the bubble

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But you compromise when it comes to achieving your results and getting the specific results that you want. That is what President Trump did and that is what I will do Washington.”

Third question: Do you think there are any good federal regulations?

Cline’s answer: “So Washington is a job killer. It kills jobs through overregulation. So we do need to de-regulate across the board when it comes to our economy to help jump start job creation and economic growth. We do need to eliminate the Department of Education, but we should also eliminate the Department of Commerce, and we should also eliminate the Department of Energy. So I don’t think we should just stop with one agency.

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Fourth question: Do you think you are prepared for the position you seek? Explain why as if it were a job interview.

Cline’s answer: “You are interviewing for a job. You are interviewing all of us at this forum to go up there and do a job for you. You want the best person who understands the issue and hits the ground running and produces results and who has a track record of producing the results along the lines you want to see produced. I’ve got the experience and I’ve got the record of success and I’ve got the point of view where I am going to carry your values, your conservative Valley values to

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Washington and actually get accomplished what we need to get accomplished. Draining the swamp, reducing regulation and cutting taxes and getting government out of your lives and out of your pockets.”

Fifth question: Congress has proven itself completely unable to get anything done. Where will you look to compromise?

Cline’s answer: “Washington has proven itself incapable in getting anything done. The problem is too much revolves around what happens in Washington. They take too much of your money, they make too many decisions. The more you can take and return it to the people or return it to the states, the less power Washington will have. When it comes to Liberals, they are fighting tooth and nail to take more control and to take more of your hard-earned money. We need to give it back to you. That is the direction we need to go and that is what I will be fighting for in Washington.”

Sixth question: Since the Sixth District is so large it will require many offices for constituent services. How much experience do you have in managing staff and offices?

Cline’s answer: “Constituent Services are some of the most important things that the Congressional offices do. It makes sure that the federal government works for you and not the other way around. You have to make sure that those offices are staffed and well managed by the best people and that’s what I would definitely go to Washington to do. The Washington office has a large office as well. I have that experience in doing that and managing people in a Congressional office. I hope to take that experience to Washington.”

Seventh question: Sexual assault cases are a major issue. What law, if any, do you think we need to introduce to make that all women and men are protected from such violence and

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what should we do to hold government officials accountable if they are found guilty of sexual assault or misconduct?

Cline’s answer: “Sexual assault is a very serious issue. In my career as a prosecutor I have prosecuted domestic violence cases for many years. In the workplace, sexual assault is also a serious problem and we need to take it seriously. The House of Delegates just initiated training on sexual harassment for its members. In Washington, what you have is a bunch of people who don’t understand the seriousness of the issue and have actually created a slush fund and have privately settled those suits and swept them under the rug. I call on Congress to put those cases out in the public and call out the members of Congress who are guilty of this abuse and I will continue to fight for you in Washington.”

Eighth question: Tell us about your career and how that experience will help you in Congress and what it will add to help represent us.

Cline’s answer: “As a lawyer I have worked over several decades in both civil and criminal practice and as a defense attorney. I have worked as a legislator to change the laws where they need changing. One of the things I have learned over the years is that laws follow the culture. So while you may feel you may go up there and change a law and fix everything, you can’t. What you need to do is go up there and articulate a vision. A vision of what and where you come from, what you stand for, what the people you work for represent. That is what I want to do for you in Washington.”

This concludes Ben Cline’s question and answer session from Warren County Republican Committee’s candidates’ forum held on February 3, 2018.

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County homeowners reap energy credits with solar panels Rappahannock Electric Cooperative partners with members to harness sun’s power

Warren County resident Greg Drescher had solar panels installed on his roof as part of the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative solar energy program. - Photo courtesy of Greg Drescher

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report Towns and cities across the country, including Front Royal, have gradually added solar technology to their power grid to collect sunlight, but individual homeowners either within or outside town limits can also get energy credits through a program offered by Rappahannock Electric Cooperative.

REC’s Director of System Planning and System Design, John Arp, says that, in fact, Warren County has 25 members and Frederick County has 92. Altogether, in the cooperative’s

22-county district, 500 members are connected with solar technology.

Locally, at least one homeowner is happy with his decision to connect his solar system to REC. Warren County’s Superintendent of Schools, Greg Drescher, spoke about his experience with using solar panels at his Warren County home outside of Front Royal.

“I get credit for all of the power I produce, and this sized system has cut my electric bill in half,” he said.

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“I chose this system because I didn’t feel that a battery-based system was cost effective at this time and that the technology of batteries is/was not quite to the level that makes a battery system as efficient.

He built his home in 1988 but contracted with a company to install the solar system in 2015 and is in his third year using it.

“It’s pretty much maintenance free.

I have brushed snow off of them, though,” he said.

Some people are concerned about the initial outlay and don’t know if it will be cost-effective.

Drescher answered the question of whether it has paid for itself, by saying, “It should “pay for itself ” in 13 years, and that is a long time for pay back, however, during this time I am also impacting how much fossil fuels are needed to run our electrical system.”

Currently, REC’s nearly 500 members operating solar panels through its net metering program are doing the same thing.

Net metering is a billing option for members who operate renewable generators, such as solar panels, and allows them to interconnect approved systems to the electrical distribution

systems so they can generate some of their own electricity.

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REC has information on its website about the Community Solar Learning Project, and it shows that over the last decade, there has been a rapid decrease in the price of solar panels and a record number of installations across the nation.

Arp said the operation has been successful. And when asked by people if it bothers him, he said, “We are our members, and here to support, not cause complications.”

Reducing the amount of fossil fuels needed to run their home’s electrical system was a huge incentive to Dresher, and for many others who have solar panels.

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He started the ‘Solutions Project,’ with the vision of a worldwide transition from fossil fuels to 100 percent wind, water and solar energy.

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Mark Egger rakes the Board of Supervisors over the coals on “lack of oversight”

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report At the February 20 Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting, Warren County resident Mark Egger, father of former Front Royal Town Councilwoman Bébhinn Egger, rose to speak and immediately launched his attack at the supervisors, questioning the board on what he called “lack of oversight” on the Economic Development Authority’s (EDA) board appointments and other issues.

“On May 18, 2017, the EDA reported a break-in at their office to the Front Royal Police Department.

On June 17, 2017 a break-in at the residence of the executive director of the EDA was reported to the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office. Numerous facts point to the conclusion that both break-ins were staged. Reputable people in this community have come to this conclusion,” he said.

Egger thought this important enough to repeat.

“Let me state this again. Numerous facts point to the conclusion that both break-ins were staged,” he said.

“Now, on June 23, 2017, the EDA illegally went into a closed meeting to discuss the investigation of the Front Royal Police Department into the break-in of the EDA offices. This closed meeting was in violation of the State Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). I have here an advisory opinion from the State FOIA Commission which is a state agency,” he continued.

Egger read the conclusion of the opinion into the record.

“This topic, the investigation regarding the EDA building, does not appear to fall within any of the exemptions cited for the June 23, 2017 closed meeting. More broadly, there doesn’t seem to be any exemption within FOIA that would allow closed meetings to be held to discuss police investigations generally. Given that the letter indicates that the investigation was discussed during the closed meeting and the topic of the investigation was not identified in the subject in the motion to convene

the closed meeting, and that there is no general exemption for the discussion of police investigation, it would appear that this discussion was not proper for a closed meeting,” he concluded.

Egger continued, “The letter that this advisory opinion of the Virginia Advisory Council refers to is a July 17, 2017 letter from the EDA Board, signed by EDA Board Chairman Greg Drescher, to the acting police chief of the Front Royal Police Department.

Following is part of the letter read into the record by Mark Egger. “‘The board of directors of the Warren County EDA discussed during closed session the investigation regarding the EDA office building that is currently being conducted by the Front Royal Police Department. The EDA hired a private investigator to assist in the investigation and we are now requesting that the Front Royal

Police Department put the investigation on inactive status.’”

Egger interjected to say that this letter is how he found out about the closed meeting, “So in addition to an illegal closed meeting we also have obstruction of justice because the EDA Board violated state code: 18.2460A which says, ‘if any person, without just cause, knowingly obstructs any law enforcement officer in the performance of his duties he shall be guilty of a class one misdemeanor.’

“Now, I can assure you that if a peasant like me had told the Front Royal Police Department to stop a criminal investigation there would be hell to pay. But the EDA Board gets a free pass. And the Front Royal Police Department did stop the investigation after receiving this letter. Although, according to the Front Royal Town Attorney, it was later re-opened, and the results of the police (investiga-

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swer period that took place immediately following a board of supervisors meeting). The question and answer session was about the inner workings of the Work Force Housing project that the EDA was working on at the time. They basically gave you the middle finger. And at their next EDA meeting, on June 23, 2017, they were praised by other members of the EDA Board for doing so. The disrespect shown to you two supervisors by these actions is unbelievable. And yet they just keep getting re-appointed every four years.

“Now I know you on the board of supervisors have no control what the sheriff or the commonwealth attorney do or do not do. However, you do have authority over the EDA and you all need to get control of this rogue

“These actions of the EDA – illegal closed meetings and obstructing a police investigation – exhibit a profound lack of judgment on the part of the EDA Board. And I haven’t even mentioned the numerous shady deals they’ve made in recent years,” he continued.

Egger talked about what happened at the board of supervisors meeting that took place in June 2017.

“At your board of supervisors meeting on June 6, 2017, when two of you (referring to Shenandoah District Supervisor Tom Sayre and Fork District Chair Archie Fox) questioned the current Chairman of the EDA Board and the executive director about one of these shady deals they refused to answer your questions. (Egger is referring to the open question and an-

EDA. You all are responsible for appointing the EDA Board. First, you need to clean house. You need to remove this entire EDA Board and appoint new board members. The State Code allows you to do this. Second, you need to interview the candidates for board positions. For years you have interviewed candidates for board positions without interviewing anyone. This is unconscionable!” Egger concluded.

It was at this point, a full seven minutes (four minutes over the three minutes allotted by Supervisors’ Chairman Tony Carter), that Carter asked Egger if he was coming to a conclusion.

Egger responded, “Yes, just a minute more. It is absurd that you appoint members of the EDA Board

without ever interviewing a single candidate. Third, when you interview a candidate for the EDA Board position you should do it in open meeting.

There is no law that requires you to go into a closed meeting to do this. The people who elected you would like to know how and why you appoint a person to the EDA Board. The people who elected you would like to know the reasoning behind appointing and re-appointing a person who owes tens of thousands of dollars in back taxes to the county. The people who elected you would like to know why appointments become in practice lifetime appointments!

“The people who elected you would like to know what criteria you use when choosing an EDA board member. The people who elected you

would like to hear the questions you ask and the answers given by prospective candidates. Please do something.

The EDA has a very tough job to do.

It’s not easy to bring economic development to Warren County. It’s a tough job. We need the right people on the EDA board. You all need to get control of the situation. It is time to shine a light under the rock. It is time to lift up the rug and sweep out the dirt.”

This reporter reached out to the EDA’s executive director with questions on March 2, regarding the accusations made by Mark Egger. We were informed that the Office of the EDA or the executive director of the EDA could not comment on an ongoing investigation.

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Local anti-gun-violence advocates hold vigil for mass shooting victims Second Amendment supporters showed up to protest in downtown Front Royal

Front Royal resident and pro-Second Amendment attendee of the antigun-violence vigil on March 10th at the Gazebo area in Front Royal poses with her AR-15 and answers questions as to why she is attending the vigil.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report On the afternoon of Saturday, March 10, 2018, a vigil was held in Front Royal for victims of gun violence.

The vigil was organized by Front Royal resident Heather Davis and by a group formed after President Donald Trump’s inauguration named Warren County Indivisible. When the vigil started there were more than 60 attendees in support of the vigil and, behind a barrier erected by the town of Front Royal, were about 25-30 counter-protesters there to present their side of the gun control debate.

Several of these protesters carried AR-15s, some with scopes and some without, but all of them unloaded.

A few holsters with hand guns in them were visible as well.

Prior to the start of the vigil, this

reporter was able to ask some of the attendees a few questions regarding their stance on the current gun violence situation gripping our nation.

Rea Howarth, one of the vigil’s attendees, explained what prompted her to join the gathering.

“We are concerned about the assault weapons that are being sold and are continuing to be billed as a way to defend oneself. They do not make us safer. assault rifles have no place here. They are killing machines. They belong in the military; there is a place for them but not in civilian hands.

They are designed to kill many people quickly.”

Howarth was then asked about the shootings in the schools and what she would do to protect the children going to those schools with the shooters getting through the barriers already in place like gun free zones, on-site security and deputies.

“We need to make it very difficult for people to get these assault weapons. We can raise the age for the purchase of long guns to the age of 21. We can ban magazines, we can basically ban the “Lego type” armaments that allow these weapons to be modified, we can ban bump stocks, and we can actually do more to screen out people who are a danger. We need the “code red” systems that allow us to confiscate guns that are in the hands of people who are, in the eyes of their neighbors, becoming dangerously ill,” she said.

When asked who would be responsible for determining those factors, her response was, “Medical personnel can do so and law enforcement can help confiscate weapons.”

We asked how the children can be protected once an active shooter gets past the barriers and has access to the inside of a school building.

“If you make it very difficult for people to get these weapons in the first place, you lower the incident rate.

That is one very important message to get across,” she replied.

When we pointed out that lowering the incident rate is not doing a complete job of stopping the active shooter in the school Howarth fired back, saying, “You’re not getting my point!

The young man who shot up Parkland got an assault rifle legally because he was 18 years old!”

Howarth was then pressed with, “How do you stop that individual who now has the gun and is on his way to the school? How do you stop him from getting inside if he is determined to get into that school?

“There were plenty of warnings that this young man was dangerous. Giving the police the tools they need to step in and confiscate the weapons before they get to the schools is the best solution that I can think of,” she responded.

Howarth was then questioned whether they would contact the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation), local sheriff and police departments.

“All of the above,” she replied.

When reminded that the FBI and the sheriff had been contacted and that the shooter was still able to carry out the shooting, she replied and asked a question.

“Are you in favor of prohibiting the sale of assault weapons to 18-yearolds?”

She was reminded that the question was not how to avoid them getting the assault weapons but what to do when the shooter gets past the barriers and into the schools.

“I think the teachers have done everything that they can reasonably be expected to do. I would have hoped the law enforcement would’ve been able to get inside to stop the shooter,” she said

This reporter also interviewed some of the counter-protestors and asked the same questions.

Front Royal resident Emmy Bossung answered questions with her AR-15 strapped on but unloaded and with no live ammunition.

“We are counter protesting the protestors protesting against gun rights,” she said, when asked why she was there.

“We have it here to show everybody that it is not going to jump up on its own and kill anybody. We use the AR-15 to target practice and hunt and train with. We also use it for protection around the farm in regard to predators getting into the livestock such as coyotes and yes, even poten-

tial intruders. It is a good all-around weapon. Nothing scary about it. It is just as powerful as any other rifle you can buy around. There are more powerful weapons you can buy for hunting,” she continued.

When asked about the shootings in schools and public areas she replied, “Guns don’t kill people. People kill people. You can take everything away from people, but they are still going to kill and do bad things. If you take the guns away they will find a knife or another gun and kill anyway. Take the knives and guns away and they will use a rock.”

Bossung was then asked what advice she would give to the other side regarding gun free zones and banning

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A group of attendees to the anti-gun-violence vigil hold signs with messages showing their desire for stronger gun control after mass shootings across the nation.

One protester holds a sign with a check list of what he wants to see happen to help stop mass shootings.

assault rifles and protecting the children.

“I would like for them to get educated on the guns instead of just listening and reading the news. I would like for them to go to people who professionally use weapons and get trained and realize that if you put a target on your back it creates a bigger target, like we say, Gun Free Zones create victims.

“With Gun Free Zones you are basically saying if you want to do something bad come here there is a building full of people who have nothing to protect themselves with!” she said.

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“No, a waiting period doesn’t do anything but make you wait. I do believe it is important you be of age. I think 21 is ridiculous because you can serve in the army and the military and you can do other things. I think 18 is a fine age. There are some good restrictions,” she responded.

She was then pressed to list some restrictions that she thinks are good.

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Another Front Royal resident, Todd Kern, was also available for questions.

His message was this, “We have had the same gun for the 50 to 100 years.

It is only recently that these mass shootings have taken place. What has changed? The guns haven’t changed. It is society that has changed. We need to take a good look at what society has done to make people do this. Whether it’s mind altering drugs or the removal of Christianity and the Judeo Christian moral code of right and wrong.

Or the dehumanization of the human being itself through abortion.”

Kern went on to state that all through history are examples of governments confiscating the public’s arms and then turning around and committing mass murder.

“Here are some examples of gun control laws that went badly for the populace for which they were enacted supposedly to keep them safe. Nazi Germany enacted gun control laws

and over six million ended up dead.

Communist Russia enacted gun control and under Joseph Stalin you had over 20 million ended up dead. These are great examples of government disarming their people and then turning around and killing them,” he said.

The vigil for the victims of mass shootings began a little after 1pm. Attendees were asked to read the names of people killed in mass shootings in recent years and drop their names into one of three envelopes. The envelopes would then be mailed to the local members of the House of Delegates, Todd Gilbert, Chris Collins and Michael Webert, in protest of gun control laws that failed in their recent session.

During the reading of the victims’ names, the opposition interrupted with shouts or an occasional “boo.”

Davis, organizer of the event, stated that the vigil was being held in part because of the action taken on January 25th of this year when the Virginia House Subcommittee voted against a bill that would make it a misdemeanor to manufacture, import, sell, or possess devices that would increase the firing rate of a semi-automatic weapon.

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Also on hand to address the crowd were three residents of the Sixth Congressional District, Jennifer Lewis, Charlotte Moore, and Peter Volosin, each of whom is running for the Democratic nomination.

Each one of the candidates spoke briefly in support of various versions of gun control.

Lewis said, “Together we will stop this issue by voting out the people who do not support keeping our kids safe and voting in the people who do.”

Volosin said, “Let us talk to our gun-owning neighbors. Let’s not post on Facebook, but actually call them on the phone or go to their home, invite them over for dinner. Open up lines of dialogue so we can better understand each other. Many of them want to see similar changes for better safety but are afraid to have the conversation.

I think the problem that we have is these mass shootings happen and we retreat to our corners. We really need to start talking to each other.”

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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 claimed he turned around and struggled with the subject. During the struggle the subject pulled a knife and stabbed him in the stomach, according to the story.

The subject allegedly 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.

Update: Investigators with the Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office have determined that the above incident did not occur on National Lutheran Blvd as previously reported. Mr. Burkhammer has admitted that he fabricated the above story and is apologetic for his part in the incident. Mr. Burkhammer stated that he stabbed himself and no one else was involved. On March 9, 2018 Mr. Burkhammer was served a summons to appear in General District Court for filing a false report of a crime to law enforcement.

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Recovered Stolen Vehicle On March 11, 2018 at around 9:10 a.m. deputies from the Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office were trying to serve a failure to appear warrant and a pre-trial violation warrant on Mr. Tuck at his residence in the 200 block of Dodge Ave. Deputies located a 1992 blue GMC van in the driveway and checked the vehicle registration to see if it came back to Mr. Tuck. The registration came back for a 2007 Pontiac 2 door vehicle registered to a female, so they checked the van’s vehicle identification number. The van was listed as stolen out of Morgan County, WV on February 27, 2018.

Deputies knocked on the door of the residence with no response. The wife had previously told deputies that if the van was at the residence, Mr. Tuck would be at the residence. One deputy left the residence to obtain a search warrant, while several other deputies waited at the residence. The deputies waiting at the residence then heard a female voice inside of the residence yelling “Stop” and “Get off me”, and then muffled noises inside the residence. The deputies then saw a foot come through the glass on one of the windows on the east side of the residence. Deputies then entered the residence to help the person yelling “Stop” and “Get off me.”

Mr. Tuck was inside of the residence with his wife JoAnne Tuck. Mr. Tuck was advised he was under arrest but refused to comply with verbal commands. Mr. Tuck was taken into custody and transported to the NWRADC. Ms. Tuck advised when the deputies knocked on the door, Mr. Tuck held her down and covered her face with his hand, so she could not yell out or breath. He then started choking her during her struggle to free herself.

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Michael Tuck, 29, was charged with possession of stolen property, abduction, strangulation, and obstruction of justice. The two warrants were also served on Mr. Tuck.

Front Royal K-9 Boone celebrated for years of service, friendship It is with deep sadness that the Front Royal Police Department must report that K-9 Boone passed away March 5, just 2 days after his 12th birthday, from a brief illness he was being treated for. Boone and his handler, Sergeant J.B. Courtney, have been partners since June of 2007 when the K-9 program with our department was started.

K-9 Boone graduated from the United States Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection Canine School in 2007. He was actively serving our department, having been deployed on over 1000 occasions to assist in detecting illegal narcotics in vehicles, residences, and schools.

Those deployments provided support to not just the Front Royal Police De-

partment, but also the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office, Northwest Virginia Regional Drug Task Force, National Park Service, and other area agencies.

Sergeant J.B. Courtney and Boone have over 400 documented seizures of illegal narcotics and paraphernalia and have provided numerous K-9 demonstrations for area schools, civic organizations and has been a featured demonstrator at National Night Out. Boone gave 100% to our department and the community he served for 11 years and will be missed by all. Please keep Sergeant J.B. Courtney and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they heal from his passing.

Front Royal Police Foundation accepting K-9 Boone memorials towards K-9 program: Area residents have reached out expressing interest in making a donation in his memory. All donations will be used towards the purchase of a new K-9.

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BRIEFS, from 15 ganization, exists to accept donations on behalf of the Front Royal Police Department – donations that provide the funds needed to ensure that our officers can attend advanced training, as well as be able to replace and purchase

The History Channel * On March 17, 1762, in New York City, the first parade honoring the Catholic feast day of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, is held by Irish soldiers serving in the British army. * On March 16, 1802, the United States Military Academy -- the first military school in the United States, also known as West Point -- is founded by Congress. West Point was the site of a Revolutionary-era fort that Patriot General Benedict Arnold agreed to surrender to the British in exchange for 6,000 pounds. However, the plot was uncovered and Arnold fled to the British for protection. * On March 12, 1903, the New York Highlanders join baseball’s American League, changing its name to the New York Yankees in 1913. * On March 18, 1942, the War Relocation Authority is created to “Take all people of Japanese descent into custody,” as well as some Germans and Italians, and put them in internment camps.

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equipment as needed.

The Front Royal Police Foundation has a minimal 5% expense rate for operating with 95% of our donations going to the Front Royal Police Department.

In 2018, the board had already been especially focused on helping the department purchase a new K-9 along with training for the handler, a kennel and any other equipment needed for the K-9, as well as other equipment for the newly-built Front Royal Police Department.

Despite the loss of Boone, the Foundation will work tirelessly to ensure that the FRPD has the necessary funds to maintain a viable, effective K-9 program.

Anyone wishing to make a contribution in memory of K-9 Boone may mail a check, with “K-9 fund” designated, to: Front Royal Police Department Attn: Front Royal Police Foundation 23 E. Jackson St. Front Royal, VA 22630 Donations are tax-deductible.

While the FRPF will continue with its other major fundraising goal for the year – to raise funds for gym equipment to allow Officers to work out at a safe, convenient location without the costs of joining a gym– the board members feel that the most meaningful way to honor the life and service of Boone is to ensure that K-9 officers are ongoing, contributing members of the Front Royal Police Department.

Thank you for your support.

The Front Royal Police Foundation Public Input Sought for Vehicular Personal Property Billing Options The Winchester Commissioner of the Revenue and Treasurer will hold public input sessions regarding potential options for billing vehicular personal property tax (“car tax”) on the

R-MA Science Fair award winners

Three local Randolph-Macon Academy Middle School students were among ten selected to compete in the Shenandoah Regional Science Fair. From left are Chloe Browning and Matthew Foreman of Front Royal and Sarah Starling of Stephens City.

In February, Middle School students competed in the 2018 Randolph-Macon Academy Science Fair.

The following students were selected to compete in the Shenandoah Regional Science Fair held at James Madison University: Chloe Browning of Front Royal, an following dates: Tuesday, March 20, 2018: 6:00 pm, Council Chambers, City Hall Wednesday, March 28, 2018: 6:00 pm, Council Chambers, City Hall The purpose of these sessions, led

by Commissioner of the Revenue Ann Burkholder and Treasurer Jeff Barbour, is to provide information to our citizens regarding possible options for transitioning from the City’s unique twelve-month billing cycles to standard billing cycles in preparation for new technology.

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eighth grader at R-MA. Chloe was selected for her project “Nail Yeah!”

Chloe is the daughter of Angela Workman of Front Royal.

Matthew Foreman of Front Royal is an eighth grader at R-MA. Matt was selected for his project “How Well Do Dogs Understand English?”

Matt is the son of Janice Foreman and Steven Foreman of Front Royal.

Sarah Starling of Stephens City is a sixth grader at R-MA. Sarah was selected for her project “SapHest Slime.” Sarah is the daughter of Jennifer Starling and Michael Starling of Stephens City.

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Byrd Newspapers to be sold to Ogden Newspapers An agreement has been reached for The Ogden Newspapers, Inc., a Wheeling, W Va. based familyowned newspaper group with 43 daily newspapers published in 16 states, to become the new owner of the Byrd Newspapers, Ogden Chief Executive Officer Robert M. Nutting recently announced.

The sale includes the Byrd family’s two daily newspapers; The Winchester Star and WinchesterStar.com website, the Daily News-Record of Harrisonburg, VA and its associated website, dnronline.com. Other publications included are the Page News & Courier, The Warren Sentinel, The Shenandoah Valley-Herald, The Valley Banner and Skyline publications. The transaction does not include any affiliated real estate.

“My family is extremely proud to become the successor publisher of the Byrd Newspapers,” Nutting said. “We look forward to carrying on the long tradition of the Byrd family publishing great community newspapers serving Winchester, Harrisonburg and the surrounding region.”

Byrd newspapers Chairman and Publisher Thomas T. Byrd said, “To be grateful for the opportunity to be the fourth generation of the Byrd family to contribute to publishing quality local newspapers is an understatement. To

have the opportunity for a 42 year professional partnership with my father was so special and valued. To have the opportunity for a six year professional partnership with my son has been so special and valued.”

The Byrd family has been in the publishing business in the Shenandoah Valley since 1897. Five generations of the Byrd family have been involved in the management of the business.

Ogden Newspapers has similar longevity as a family owned and managed business, having been founded by H.C. Ogden in 1890 when he began publishing the Wheeling (W.Va.) News.

A member of the family’s fifth generation, Cameron Nutting Williams will serve as Regional Publisher participating in the management of the acquired publications as well as other Ogden properties in the region including the Frederick (Md.) News Post, The Northern Virginia Daily of Strasburg and The Journal in Martinsburg, W.Va. The history of transactions between the Ogden and Byrd families goes back to 1912 when Harry F. Byrd Sr. sold the Martinsburg Journal, which he founded in 1907, to Ogden Newspapers.

“It’s remarkable that the Byrd family and its descendants and our family both have been publishing newspapers for roughly 130 years,” Nutting said.

“For more than a century, the Byrds have been making a huge contribution to the publishing industry. We look forward to carrying on their mission here.”

Ogden continues to be aggressive in the acquisition of newspaper properties.

“We still believe very strongly in the power of printed newspapers and our family continues to be willing to invest in newspapers and we are excited about the potential that the Byrd publications bring to our company,” Nutting said. “When you combine the print circulation and online readership, these newspapers reach more people in their respective markets than any other media outlet. They will continue to be a strong connection to the communities they serve and will deliver real value to their readers and advertisers.”

“Working together with our other newspapers in the region, the Byrd Newspapers will be part of a much larger news gathering organization which will present an even stronger news report for all of our readers in this region,” Nutting said.

The transaction is expected to close at the end of March.

Ogden, headquartered in Wheeling, W.Va., also publishes newspapers in Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Utah.

The company also has many weekly newspapers across the country and a list of magazines based in Topeka, Kan., including Grit and Mother Earth News. The Nutting family also owns Seven Springs Mountain Resort and Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Pennsylvania and is the majority owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball franchise.

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‘Crimes of The Heart’ The Warren County High School Drama Department is presenting ‘Crimes of The Heart’ in the Warren County High School Auditorium on March 22nd, 23rd, and 24th at 6:30pm. ‘Crimes of The Heart’ is a play based on three sisters rekindling their relationship after one of the sisters gets arrested for attempted murder.

R-MA sophomore Jacob Gehly of Front Royal leads a group of drum major competitors during the drum major contest at the Military School Band and Choir Festival.

R-MA Cadets Claim Top Honors at Military School Band and Choir Festival Alan Williams and Jacob Gehly of Front Royal Among Honorees Fifteen select members of the Ran-

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There was also be a cadet choir directed by a former Royal Marine, Rob McGrath, Choir and Jazz Band Director at Missouri Military Academy. Senior Chief Musician Michael P. Bayes, Drum Major of the United States Navy Band, conducted a clinic for military high school and college drum majors.

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The much-anticipated drum major competition was held over the weekend as well, with R-MA sophomore Jacob Gehly of Front Royal winning the gold medal (first place).

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Volunteers interested in participating in Park Day are encouraged to con-

tact the individual sites listed below.

Activities are chiefly outdoor jobs that range from raking leaves and collecting trash to painting signs and gardening. Volunteers will receive T-shirts, and some sites will provide lunch or refreshments. A local historian may also be on hand to detail the park’s significance.

Starting times vary at each site. Virginia volunteers may sign up at the following locations: Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park, Leesburg, 9:00 a.m.

Contact: Ben Bilko at bbilko@nvrpa.org Volunteers will help with landscaping, clearing brush, and trash removal.

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Belle Grove Plantation, Middletown, 9:00 a.m.

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Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, Bristow, 8:00 a.m.

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Kernstown Battlefield, Winchester, 9:30 a.m.

Contact: Steve Cantu at sacantu78@gmail.com Volunteers will be asked to help with painting, landscaping, planting, and cleaning. The site will also offer a tour of the Kernstown Battlefield, site of the First and Second Battles of Kernstown. Water and snacks will be provided.

Liberia Plantation, Manassas, 9:00 a.m.

Contact: Christen Fox at cfox@ manassasva.gov Help is needed with tidying the outdoor areas, including clearing brush, removing trash, and maintaining trails. Tours of the Liberia Plantation house will be offered to volunteers at the end of the cleanup. Snacks will be provided.

Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, 8:30 a.m.

Contact: Henry Elliot at Henry_Elliot@nps.gov Work will include trail maintenance, repairing or building fences, clearing brush, and removing trash.

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Virginia Museum of the Civil War, New Market, 9:00 a.m.

Contact: Troy Marshall at marshalltd@vmi.edu Staff will need help with painting marker posts on the battlefield. At the conclusion of the program, staff interpreters will provide two interpretive programs: a guided tour of the battlefield for adults and an interactive program for families and children. Water

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Full immersion study conducted for National Pancake Day!

The Front Royal Kiwanis Club and members of the Warren County High School Key Club helped celebrate National Pancake Day Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Sources report the pancakes at IHOP were great!

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invites enthusiastic and caring individuals to become lesson volunteers for our 8-week spring session which begins the week of April 9. Must be at least 14 years of age. Equine experience required for the position of horse leader, and is preferred, but not required for side-walkers. Trainees attend Orientation at 6:00 pm on Weds, March 21, and then one of sev-

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Samuels Library volunteer Nathanael Jacob portrays the Cat in the Hat Celebrating Seuss At Samuels Library On Thursday, March 1, there was much to celebrate at Samuels Public Library. The Youth Services Department celebrated the children’s success during Winter Reading Club. Over 350 children and teens participated, reading almost 10,000 books. Kiwanis Club of Front Royal joined in the celebration of Winter Reading Club and Dr. Seuss’s birthday with breakfast for all during a special family story time.

Kiwanis members were readers during the story time, and Samuels Library volunteer Nathanael Jacob portrayed the Cat in the Hat. “We are grateful for all of the support that we receive from the Kiwanis Club of Front Royal,” noted Michal Ashby, Youth Services Supervisor at Samuels Library. “They have been

serving the children of our community through their service and donations to the library for years. Today they not only donated the food for the breakfast, but they brought volunteers to be a part of this event, which was a huge success.”

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Kiwanis members help shelter the homeless, feed the hungry, mentor the disadvantaged, and care for the sick. They develop youth as leaders, build playgrounds, raise funds for pediatric research, and much more.

Locally, they also offer college scholarships to graduates of Warren County High School and Skyline High School.

Samuels Public Library is a community resource which enhances the quality of life for residents of Warren County/Front Royal by fulfilling their personal, occupational and recreational needs through services, programs, and a collection of materials that is current, balanced and responsive to those needs. The Library strives to stimulate and broaden community interests in literature, reading and learning, and has been doing so for more than two centuries.

Further information about Samuels Library is available at www.samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-3153.

Shenandoah National Park Seeks Youth for Summer Conservation Corps Program Shenandoah National Park is seeking applicants for its summer youth program. This program provides youth, ages 16-18, a hands-on and educational experience in the conservation of the park’s natural and cultural heritage. Youth participants work to maintain park trails, roads, buildings and campgrounds while learning about Shenandoah National Park.

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BRIEFS, from 19 a partnership with Shenandoah National Park, the Great Appalachian Valley Conservation Corps and the Shenandoah National Park Trust. Applications are being accepted through the Great Appalachian Valley Conservation Corps until positions are filled.

Students are encouraged to apply early. Visit the Great Appalachian Valley Conservation Corps website at www. gavcc.org to apply for this program and specify Shenandoah Youth Corps in the application.

For more information contact the Great Appalachian Valley Conservation Corps at gavccrecruiting@conservationlegacy.org or Call 540-2469224 540-246-9224 or visit the website at www.gavcc.org Winners of ‘If I Were Mayor’ state essay contest announced The Virginia Municipal League recently announced statewide and regional winners of the “If I Were Mayor” Essay Contest. The contest, hosted

by VML, drew more than 1,000 entries from seventh graders throughout the state. The challenge to the students was to describe what they would do if they were mayor of their hometown.

The Region 3 winner was Will Schwantes of Daniel Morgan Middle School in Winchester.

As one of the judges for the contest said: “All of the regional winners demonstrated a remarkable level of maturity in their essays! I was very impressed with their concerns for their communities and how thoughtful they are in developing well organized, considerate solutions.”

In addition to a framed certificate, each regional winner will receive a check for $150.

All winning essays can be read at https://www.vml.org/education/essay-contest/ The Virginia Municipal League is a statewide, nonprofit, nonpartisan association of local governments established in 1905 to improve and assist local governments through legislative advocacy, research, education and other services: http://www.vml.org FBI Richmond Warns The Public Of Scammers Using Spoofed Numbers Adam S. Lee, Special Agent in

Charge of the Richmond Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) wants to arm the public with information to help prevent them from falling prey to government impersonation fraud scams.

This week marks National Consumer Protection Week. One of the most prevalent scams is when criminals make contact with potential victims using what appears on caller id to be a current phone number for the FBI or other government agency - this is called spoofing. The callers introduce themselves as federal employees and attempt to obtain personally identifiable information (PII); and, by means of fear, intimidation, and threats, demands money to prevent criminal charges or imminent arrest.

The FBI does NOT call citizens requesting money. We also do not send photographs of credentials or badges.

Helpful tips: Never give PII to someone you did not initiate contact with yourself.

Limit the information you post online (including social media).

Be suspect if the caller requests payment via a third-party – hang up.

Before signing up for a contest or e-mail distribution list, make sure the business has a policy to not share or sell your information to a third-party.

Educate yourself (FBI and Federal Trade Commission).

Report contact to authorities and to the Internet Crimes Complaint Center.

Hunter’s Island hike explores local history Join Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) and explore the legacy of Hunter’s Island with its owner, local architect and history enthusiast Mary Ellen Wheeler, on Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. We’ll meet at the FOR home office and ferry over to the island in canoes. Learn more about Capt. John Smith, who explored the Rappahannock River in 1608, and the

Great White, Kix coming to Shenandoah County Fair

The Shenandoah County Fair is proud to announce their first of three concerts to be held at this year’s 101st Shenandoah County Fair in Woodstock, Va. August 25th through September 1st, 2018. The first announcement features a finale’ Double Header on Saturday Night, Sept. 1, 2018 with 1980’s Rock icons “Great White” and “Kix” Among their many rock hits including “The Angel Song”, Great White is best know for their smash “Once Bitten, Twice Shy”. Kix, with local roots in Hagerstown, Md. Is known as one of Baltimore, Md’s big-

gest rockers with many hits including their first Platinum single “Blow My Fuse” General Admission and Reserve Tickets will go on sale “Online Only” Friday, March 15th, 2018 at 12 Noon and will be available online through ETIX at www.shencofair.com by clicking on the Great White/Kix ticket link. Ticket buyers are reminded that they should only purchase their tickets through the ticket link provided on the Fair website. Beware of 3rd party sellers.

This particular concert will feature the “Party Zone” – front stage

“Standing Room Only” with a track side beer garden. Only 1000 tickets are available Reserve Grand Stand seating, with access to the Beer garden, is available but also limited to 1000 seats. All tickets for the Track and Grandstand purchased by July 31st will be $25.00. Starting on August 1st tickets will then be $30.00.

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There are ruins of old mansions on the island which make for great photo opportunities. Bring a bag lunch and water bottle for a scenic picnic. Minimum age is 8 years. The backup date is the next day. The cost is $30 per individual and $90 for families, or $24 and $72 for FOR members. For more information call (540) 373-3448. Please pre-register at http://bit.ly/2018hike

Street has been an integral part of the community since it held its first service 109 years ago.

In making his annual report, Front Royal United Methodist Church Pastor Terry Clark points out that over $40,000 was given to local and global missions, in addition to costs of operating the century old structure. Sixteen local non-profit organizations benefitted from parishioners’ donations, much of the funding raised by special projects of the Methodist Men and Women associations.

Examples of other community involvement include 78 backpacks filled with food and distributed weekly to

local school children; 61 kits for survivors of disasters taken to the church’s Annual Conference; 22 disaster relief buckets made for flood victims; 20 members participated in a week-long

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mission trip to southern Virginia; numerous canned & boxed foods donated to C-CAP; 56 children enrolled in the Elizabeth Sherman Child Development Center; and the Church was the center for numerous local group meetings, dinners, funerals, weddings and other celebrations.

An average 199 persons attended the Church’s two Sunday morning services during the year. And many of the 940 registered members are leaders and Board members of county/town organizations as well as being active participants.

As the church prepares to celebrate its 110th anniversary of service to the community from its current venerable structure, Pastor Clark summed it up by quoting Matthew: “you shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

What Insurance Does And Doesn’t Cover When It Comes To Downed Trees On Homes And Cars After high winds ripped through Virginia recently, concerns about downed trees on property, homes and cars leaves many people with questions about what to do next.

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If your car is damaged by a fallen tree or limbs, you would need to file a claim using your vehicle policy’s comprehensive coverage.

Homes If your tree falls on your house, your insurance will cover removal of the tree and home repairs due to damage.

If your tree falls on your neighbor’s house, your neighbor’s homeowner’s policy would provide insurance coverage. The same holds true if your neighbor’s tree falls on your home; you would file a claim with your own insurance company.

If a tree falls in your yard, but doesn’t hit anything, you would pay for its removal in most cases.

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Goodlatte Launches 2018 Congressional Art Competition Congressman Bob Goodlatte has announced that the 2018 Congressional Art Competition for high school students throughout the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia is now

underway: “Over the years, I have continuously been impressed by the remarkable talents of high school students in our district. Whether it’s a drawing, painting, or photography, the Congressional Art Competition offers a unique opportunity for students to have their artwork on display in the U.S. Capitol for one year. As my time in Congress nears its end, I look forward to a final year of impressive entries from young artists of the Sixth District. I encourage all interested students to submit their artwork, and ask others to help pass information about this opportunity along.”

Background: The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students who reside in the Sixth Congressional District. The winner of the Sixth District’s competition will be on display for one year in the U.S. Capitol.

The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

The format for the Sixth District’s Congressional Art Competition is as follows: Students or instructors may take a high-quality digital photograph(s) of the artwork and send it via e-mail to Caroline Farr at Caroline.Farr@mail. house.gov.

Students or instructors may deliver their artwork in-person to one of Congressman Goodlatte’s Sixth District offices located in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Staunton, and Harrisonburg.

Students or instructors may also arrange for a member of Congressman Goodlatte’s district staff to pick up the artwork at a designated location.

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BRIEFS, from 21 To review the official rules and guidelines for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition and access the student release form, please visit Goodlatte.House.Gov. Submissions that do not adhere to the Competition guidelines will not be considered.

Kitten Warrior Volunteer and Foster program The SPCA Winchester, Frederick, and Clarke Counties is launching our brand new Kitten Warrior Volunteer and Foster program and would like to invite you to attend. We will be holding our first orientation on March 28th from 6-8 pm. Please stop by the Rockaplenty Adoption Center located at 111 Featherbed Ln, Winchester and complete a Kitten Warrior application.

Local agencies and nonprofits unite to attract new volunteers Local agencies and non-profits are cooperatively sponsoring an event that will give area residents interested in

volunteering the chance to “shop” for a place to give back to their community. Registration for the event is now open to service organizations who utilize volunteers to reserve a space at the first ever Volunteer Fair. The event is scheduled for Friday, April 20, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Community Center, located at 538 Villa Avenue in Front Royal.

County Fire and Rescue Chief Richard Mabie noted, “There isn’t really a competition between fire and rescue and other agencies for volunteers because each program has a unique mission and requires different interests and skills.” Chamber of Commerce President Niki Foster agreed and a coalition of agencies and programs has been assembled to address the need for connecting volunteers with service organizations in the area.

Area agencies and non-profits may reserve a space at the upcoming Volunteer Fair by contacting: Dawn Graves, Executive Director, United Way of Front Royal-Warren County. 540 635-3636 office or 540 931-2306 cell.

Email: dawn@frontroyalunitedway. org The reservation fee of $25 will be refunded to agencies or nonprofits who exhibit.

Blue Ridge Singers Spring Concerts The Blue Ridge Singers, under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Alban, will be presenting their spring concerts, “To Music” on Friday April 20, 7:30 p.m. at

the Front Royal Presbyterian Church and on Sunday, April 22, 4:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Winchester.

The centerpiece of the programs will be Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “Serenade to Music,” for choir and ninepiece string ensemble.

This semi-professional and multigenerational ensemble will perform sophisticated arrangements of Renaissance selections, folk songs, spirituals and new works by composers and arrangers such as de Lassus, Pote, Hogan, Dickau, and more.

Another highlight will be “Twa Tanbou,” a piece by Haitian composer Sydney Guillaume, in which the choristers imitate the sounds of a drumming ensemble.

Performances will be: Friday, April 20, 7:30 p.m., Front Royal Presbyterian Church, 115 Luray Ave., Front Royal Sunday, April 22, 4:00 p.m., First Baptist Church, 205 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 p.m., All Saints Catholic Church, 9300 Stonewall Rd., Manassas Sunday, April 29, 4:00 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 843 Bishop Meade Rd., Millwood Concerts are free to the public; a freewill offering will be taken.

These concerts are sponsored in part by a generous grant from the Marion Park Lewis Foundation. Admission is free; $10 donation suggested. For more information or to advertise in the concert programs, visit www.blueridgesingers.com Blue Ridge Singers is a 501(c)(3) exempt institution. All gifts, bequests, devises, and transfers are fully taxdeductible.

Chamber of Commerce Dinner The Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce will present the following awards to deserving business and individuals at our Annual Dinner on Thursday, April 26th at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. Categories are: Business of the year: Citizen of the year; Education contributor of the year; Entrepreneur of the year; Non-profit organization of the year and Public Safety award: The nomination form can be found at: http://bit. ly/FRWC2018Dinner The deadline for nominations is: Friday, March 30, 2018.

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Please think about joining our ongoing 2018 Membership Drive at: http://frwrc.org/product-category/ memberships/ “Starry Starry Night” The Salvation Army Front Royal Corps presents “Starry Starry Night” Reaching for the Stars! at their Annual Dinner on Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. For more information visit http://bit.ly/ FRSA2018Dinner Finance volunteers sought Virginia Cooperative Extension is seeking volunteers who are interested in helping families learn skills to manage their finances more effectively.

Master Financial Education Volunteers receive 30 hours of in-depth training, after which they agree to provide a minimum of 50 hours of service to the program. Our Spring 2018 Master Financial Education Volunteer training will begin on March 20 every Tuesday in Woodstock for nine weeks.

Volunteers can choose to attend from 1-4 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. or mix and match sessions to suit their schedule. Volunteers can teach classes, work with small groups or individuals, or serve in other roles, such as program management, publicity, data entry, and youth financial education. Bi-lingual volunteers are especially needed. If you would like additional information on volunteering or to receive an application, contact Karen Poff by e-mail at

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REC’s Community Grant Application Now Available Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has made its grant application available to emergency service agencies, community non-profits, and educators for 2018. The grants are made possible through REC’s community grant program, which provides supplemental funding for projects that will positively impact members of the cooperative. Completed applications must be returned to one of REC’s offices, or postmarked, by April 13, 2018.

The Cooperative began the grant program in 1996. Since then, it has awarded grant money in support of hundreds of projects throughout REC’s service territory.

REC will award grants to selected organizations in the following categories: Education – individuals or groups of teachers who demonstrate a need for supplemental funding to complete educational projects Community – non-profit groups serving REC members that demonstrate a need for supplemental funding to complete community-focused projects Emergency Services – fire, rescue, police and other emergency service agencies that demonstrate a need for supplemental funding to complete projects Applications are available at any REC office, online at http://www.myrec.coop/community or by contacting REC’s public relations department at

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Front Royal Lions Club dedicates bench at new Warren County Middle School

As part of its on-going commitment to community service, members of the Front Royal Lions Club participated in the dedication of a new bench for the use and enjoyment of students at the new Warren County Middle School. This donation will be recognized as a “Centennial Service Project” by Lions Clubs International as part of its one hundred year anniversary.

Speaking on behalf of the Lions, Lion President Daryl Funk gave a brief presentation on the history of “Lionism.” Funk stated, “In response to the call to service by Helen Keller, the famous advocate for the disabled, Front Royal Lions have provided community@myrec.coop Samuels Public Library Adult Programming April 1-15, 2018 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

thousands of free sight and hearing exams and glasses and hearing aids for Warren County residents.”

Funk continued, “Lions fill a critical gap in healthcare. Medicaid and Medicare do not pay for glasses and hearing aids, only exams; and we are the only entity filling this need.

Further, this bench represents our continued commitment to youth.

This year, our club purchased a Spot Vision Screener, which is a handheld, portable device designed to quickly and easily detect vision issues in children as early as six months. We intend to use this device to offer screenings in our local preschools and other schools lacking sight pro-

grams.”

In accepting the donation, WCMS Principal Amy Gubler said, “The Front Royal Lions Club were gracious enough to purchase the bench for our new school, and I want to thank our partners for the donation of this beautiful bench.” Several WCMS students and staff gathered to participate in the dedication.

Founded in 1934, the Front Royal Lions Club meets every second Tuesday at 6:15 PM at the Oak Grill, 107 Water Street, Front Royal. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information on the Spot Vision Screener, please see this link: http://bit.ly/LionsSVS

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

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with other intermediate users. Classes are held on Thursdays at 1:00pm2:00pm Genealogy Nuts: Shake Your Family Tree: 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. Classes are held Wednesday nights at 6:00pm.

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 (April 11th & 25th). All ability levels welcome.

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

This class meets every 1st Saturday of the month from 2:00 P.M – 5:00 P.M. Class will be Saturday, April 7th.

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

Samuels Public Library invites you to come out Tuesday, April 10th 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 start a search for those new to genealogy! Already done extensive research? Feel free to stop by and share your stories! This class meets on the second Tuesday of every month.

Save the Date! Taste for Books: Coming Home - Saturday, April 14th Spring is finally here and that means the staff and volunteers at Samuels Public Library are busy working on the annual fundraiser “Taste for Books” , better known as the ‘best party in town’. The theme this year is “Coming Home” a celebration of all the things that make Front Royal / Warren County and surrounding places where we live so special; from “Main Street” to the outdoor fun of hiking and canoeing, antique hunting to beer & wine making and everything in between. Taste a variety of downhome cooking, sample Virginia beers and wines, play the game “Where’s Sammy” to win prizes and get in on the silent auction filled with unique

and local items. You can come in any costume of Virginia through the years if you are so inclined, and be sure to look for historical photos of people and places scattered around the library. The event is from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. Tickets are $50 each or buy 4 and get one free! Bring your friends for a memorable evening out with the added benefit of supporting Warren County’s wonderful library.

April Youth Activities at Samuels Public Library These are the events taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library during the month of April. 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.

Tuesday, April 3 – 11:00 Time for Baby. What do books, scarves, puppets, music and babies have in common? They are all part of Time for Baby. Join us as we use all of our senses to explore the world around us. This month our theme will be, “Spring!” Meet with your baby up to two years of age at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3. Siblings welcome.

4:30 Makers Club. Makers Club is designed for school-aged children who want to make something creative and explore a new topic each week through books and activities. It meets after school each Tuesday at 4:30 P.M. On Tuesday, April 3, books and a craft about flowers will kick off this season of spring.

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

11:00 Preschool Story time. Everyone will have a spring in their step as we celebrate this new season of spring!

Join us for stories, songs, and a craft.

Siblings welcome.

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

2:00 MOMS Club Preschool Fair.

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CRIME OF THE WEEK Frederick County Crime of the Week - March 12, 2018 On 9/21/2015, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a concerned citizen in reference to an acquaintance who had been missing for days, and he was concerned for the subject’s welfare. Deputies responded to Mountain Falls Park area and documented the callers concerns. The person of interest was Jeffry (Jeffery) Koller, age 59, of Winchester, Virginia. All attempts to contact, and locate, Mr. Koller were unsuccessful.

On 9/22/2015, the concerned citizen, and another unnamed person from the area, conducted a walking search of the area and located a deceased body laying along an isolated gravel road leading off Chipmunk Trail in Mountain Falls Park area. The concerned citizen called the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office and advised what he had found. Deputies responded to the scene and discovered a body of a white male.

The medical examiner verified the identification as Mr. Koller. The Medical Examiner’s office concluded during the autopsy that the cause of death was a result of multiple gunshots, and has been classified as a homicide.

If you have any information regarding this incident or any other Crime, or the location of a Wanted Person, please contact Crime Solvers at (540) 665-TIPS (8477).

Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000.

For this Crime Please reference Incident # 15004920.

Winchester Crime of the Week - March 5, 2018 On Sunday, February 18, 2018 at approximately 2125 hours, Officer’s responded to the Medical Center in regards to a strong armed robbery that occurred in the 800 block of South Cameron Street. The victim told Officer’s that 2 black males approached him and stated “give me your money” and then punched the male in the face. One suspect is described as a black male, wearing a black hoody, blue jeans, and Jordan sneakers. The other suspect was described as a black male, wearing a gray and red windbreaker hoody. If you have any information regarding this incident or any other Crime, or the location of a Wanted Person, please contact Crime Solvers at (540) 665-TIPS (8477). Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. For this Crime Please reference Incident # 18007328.

Dear Stewart, I remember when the Stink Bug & Emerald Ash Borer first appeared in our area. Are there any new pests that we need to be aware of?

– Sue in Warren County

Ask Stewart

Yes Sue, unfortunately the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) has now shown up in our area.

The SLF originates from China where its presence has been documented in detail dating as far back as the 12th century. In modern times, it was first recorded from a sample collected in Nanking, China. SLF is native to China, India, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. In September 2014, the first detection of spotted lanternfly in the US was confirmed in eastern Pennsylvania. In 2017, the range expanded to 13 Pennsylvania counties and a single county in both Delaware and New York.

And in January 2018 the SLF was found in

Fredrick County. SLF is likely to have arrived from China up to two years earlier than first detected on shipping materials, pointing to its ability to overwinter successfully. It is highly invasive and can spread rapidly when introduced to new areas. This is attributed to its wide host range (more than 70 host plant species) and a lack of natural native enemies.

Since a picture is worth a thousand words, and I can’t write that many words, here are 2 publications that you can access on-line: http:// bit.ly/SLFlink1 and http://bit.ly/SLFlink2 SLF has great potential to impact the country’s grape, orchard, logging, treeand wood-product, and green industries.

If suspected specimens of SLF are found in Virginia, please contact the Insect Identification Laboratory, in the Entomology Dept at Virginia Tech (idlab@vt.edu) or the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. In addition, suspect insects that resemble SLF can be taken to the nearest Virginia Cooperative Extension county office for identification at no charge.

The most effective way to eliminate these insects is to disrupt their favorite food and hang�out. In late summer and fall, Spotted Lanternflies prefer feeding on Ailanthus altissima, commonly known as the “Tree of Heaven.” They can be found feeding on other plants and trees, but Ailanthus altissima is their favorite host. If you have Ailanthus on your property please consider reducing the number of Ailanthus trees, then treat remaining “trap trees” with insecticides. This is a longer�lasting solution than simply spraying insects you see.

Your Friend in the Trees,

- Stewart

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:

www.treesfrontroyal.org

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BRIEFS, from 23 The MOMS Club of Front Royal will be hosting an open-house Preschool Fair. Stop by to meet representatives from, and learn more about the preschools in our area.

Tuesday, April 10 –

4:30 Makers Club. Makers Club is designed for school-aged children who want to make something creative and explore a new topic each week through books and activities.

It meets after school each Tuesday at 4:30 P.M. Downpour, sprinkling, or

April showers? Rain has many different forms. On Tuesday, April 10, our stories and craft will explore the topic of rain.

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

11:00 Preschool Story time. Children and parents alike will be encouraged after hearing stories that say, “You can do it!” Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Siblings welcome.

Wednesday, April 11 – 4:00 Future Einsteins. Children ages 6-11 are invited to be a Future Einstein! Join us after school on Wednesday, April 11 for a time of learning, experiments, and fun with the STEM GEMS and others who love science! Join us as we get ready for spring as we learn all about plants!

We’ll learn about photosynthesis and unique plant traits. Meet the mysterious sensitive plant, also known as Mimosa pudica. Watch as it moves its leaves and branches when touched!

For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins March 14.

Tuesday, April 17 – 4:30 Makers Club. Makers Club is designed for school-aged children who want to make something creative and explore a new topic each week through books and activities. It meets after school each Tuesday at 4:30 P.M. On Tuesday, April 17, we’ll consider how we can care for our planet with our Earth Day theme.

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

11:00 Preschool Story time. Our furry, purring friends will entertain us with their stories: Cats will be our theme! Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Siblings welcome.

Saturday, April 21 – 11:00 Saturday Morning Movie.

Enjoy a free movie provided by the library. Movie titles are geared towards a family audience with a variety of G

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and PG ratings. Popcorn available while supplies last! This month’s feature will be Coco. For ages 5 and up.

Registration begins March 21.

2:00 Discuss This: 80s Style. Teens aged 12-18 are invited to gather for an 80s-themed movie, dress from that era, and enjoy a makeover! Refreshments will be available. Registration begins March 17.

Saturday, April 28 – 11:00 Peter Rabbit’s Salad Patch: A Children’s Garden Program. Plant all of the things that Peter Rabbit loves to munch on-radishes, lettuce, turnips, and more! Afterward learn about the whimsical author Beatrix Potter and

listen to some magical passages from her stories. For ages 6 and up. Registration begins March 28.

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

Registration begins March 28.

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Engle’s Angle: “Who Is It?”

By Kevin S. Engle Tuesday morning. The phone rings.

What do we do?

Answer it?

We welcomed the sound.

We’d been without service since Friday, ever since the storm zapped our landline.

Where we live, cell phone service is sketchy. We have to have a landline.

On Sunday, I logged on to the phone company’s website and ran a diagnostic test.

It said the lines were fine. No outages in the area.

I didn’t believe it. Whenever we have bad weather, our phones go out. A day or two later, they’re working again.

I ran the test again this morning.

Same result.

I still didn’t believe it.

I tried to chat online with an agent, but they weren’t in. It would’ve been nice to know that before I typed the message.

I then spent the next hour doing all the things the website recommended I do to isolate the problem, beginning with watching the online video and reading the step by step instructions.

Next, outside to check the NID. That’s phone company lingo for ‘network interface device’.

If I got a dial tone, the problem was in the house.

I got a dial tone.

After unplugging all the phones from the outlets and jacks and then plugging the wall phone in each one, I found the problem.

It was our main cordless phone.

When the storm hit through the night, the phones would ring whenever the power blinked. It must’ve done that five times or

more. When the power finally went out, so did the phones. For good.

Now, while our old backup cordless set recharged, we only had one working phone. A wall phone.

With no Caller ID. Can you remember when you last used a wall phone in your house? You could only go as far as the cord stretched. How weird is that?

And when was the last time you answered the phone and didn’t have a clue who was on the other end?

That’s so 1980.

That’s like not knowing if your baby is going to be a girl or boy.

Who does that these days?

Our previous phone had talking Caller ID. If we were eating or watching TV when someone called, we didn’t even have to get up to know who it was.

And that’s exactly why we rarely answered it.

“No, caller, we don’t want to hear about lowering the interest rate on our credit card or mortgage, apply for health insurance or donate to a charity we’ve never heard of.”

About the only time we do pick up the phone is when we know who’s on the other end.

How are we supposed to do that now?

It rang again and my wife did the unthinkable. She answered.

“Hello?”

A pause.

“Hello?”

And then, “Really? I’ll get right on it.”

“Who was it?”

“That IRS scam. They’re going to arrest us if we don’t send them money right away.”

I miss you Caller ID. – kevinengle456@comcast.net

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Friday, March 16 Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

10am - 4pm Book Sale at Strasburg Community Library, 195 West King St. Strasburg. All books $2 or less!

11am Luck O’ The Irish Weekend begins at Valerie Hill Vineyard and Winery, 1687 Marlboro Rd. Stephens City. Celebrate the Luck O’ The Irish all weekend long at Valerie Hill! They will be serving corned beef reuben paninis and a St. Patrick’s Sangria

America’s Stormy Sweetheart

By Bob Franken Thursday, March 8, 2018. Mark down that date. It was a day for news of huge significance: Tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum, and a startling announcement about negotiations between President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. Ho-hum. We’d much rather discuss sex.

The Washington swamp is teeming with that kind of wildlife. Let’s face it -- many, if not most, of the leaders in a position to determine how we live and love and all that important stuff are really just a bunch of horndogs. They jeopardize their elevated status for risky sexual adventures at the drop of a trouser.

There are exceptions. Barack Obama’s presidency was publicly free of the personal escapades that have defined so many politicians’ lives.

Presidents Bill Clinton and now Trump are a whole other story.

Where would we be without the almost-daily dalliance report on someone in power? And those are just the ones who get caught. Bill Clinton’s “bimbo eruptions” were the stuff of legend. Now we have Donald Trump. Even the most august media have at least one Stormy Daniels story a day, to say nothing about the titillating accounts of so many (other than his wives) who claim to have yielded to his charms (namely money) or insist that they were assaulted by him.

Trump denies it, all of it, which sets him apart from so many oth-

on Friday and Saturday, and Chef Dan Kalber from Village Square Restaurant will prepare a Luck O’ The Irish Brunch on Sunday with three seatings at 11:00am, 2:00pm, and 4:30pm. Live music is also on the schedule with Robbie Limon on Friday from 6:00pm till 9:00pm, Bob and Eldred on Saturday from 3:30pm till 6:30pm, and Paul Moschetto on Sunday from 2:00pm till 5:00pm. And to add a little excitement to the weekend, they will be giving away an Amazon Echo Dot on Friday and Saturday - just purchase a bottle of wine to enter! Don’t miss this fun-filled Irish weekend! http://www.valeriehillwinery.com/ 6:30pm - 9:30pm Alesation Beer Dinner at Village Market & Bistro, 2 S Loudoun ers who had no choice but to admit their inappropriate behavior or outright adultery. I always found that word comical, because there is nothing “adult” about adultery. But the mind wanders.

This is not to be judgmental. The best lead story is a lewd story. The prudish among us can disapprove, and the rest of us can laugh lustily.

Let’s be honest: Who is currently America’s Sweetheart? Stormy Daniels, that’s who. By day, she was a porn star. By night, she now claims, she was getting it on more than a decade ago with Donald Trump. But this plot has more twists and turns than they had trysts and turns. Oh, did I forget to say “allegedly”? Please forgive the oversight.

His attorney and fixer Michael Cohen acknowledges that he bought her silence when Trump was running for president. Cohen says he paid Daniels $130,000. He claims that he decided she needed the money, which he provided out of the goodness of his heart. How many lawyers do you know with a good heart? Cohen doesn’t seem to be one of them.

I will admit that I love this smutty stuff. We all prefer coverage of sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll to stories where we have to think. Issues like tax reform tax the brain too much.

Stormy Daniels taxes ... well, you know.

The problem is that the country goes into the toilet while we ignore all those difficult issues that allow the rich to get richer by bamboozling the American public. Climate?

Health care? Too complicated. A president and a stripper getting it on? Now you’re talking!

It’s an integral part of the issue that has exploded into the “Me Too” movement. Even that story, with its perverted behavior, is too multifaceted to figure out. Unless we can find a simple-minded sex angle, trade-war stories and even efforts to end nuclear war are hardcore boring. (c) 2018 Bob Franken Distributed by King Features Synd.

St. Winchester. Caleb Ritenour and Paul Froeschle will be presenting specialty brews paired with Chef Dan’s culinary delights.

Make your reservations now. Seating is limited. 540-313-4680.

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

8pm Performing Arts Live: Roomful of Teeth at Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 University Dr. Winchester. Grammy Awardwinning vocal project Roomful of Teeth mines the expressive potential of the human voice. Through their study with masters from singing traditions the world over, the eight-

Why China Trade Has Been a Bust

By Rich Lowry There’s already a trade war, and it’s being waged by Beijing.

China’s ascension to the World Trade Organization nearly 20 years ago has failed in its strategic objectives. It hasn’t created a liberalizing regime or a free-market economy in China; in fact, it hasn’t even created a China ready and willing to abide by the norms of free trade.

The regime of Xi Jinping hasn’t been pushed toward democratic reforms by a rising middle class. China still champions state-led, rather than market-led, capitalism. And it takes advantage of the WTO, using nontariff barriers and industrial policy, to push mercantilist policies.

President Donald Trump’s prospective tariffs on steel and aluminum have put renewed focus on China trade, although the tariffs are a comically inept misfire if their true target is China. The rubric for the levies could be: “How to lose a trade war with China in one easy step.”

The tariffs don’t really affect China, from which we import only about 3 percent of our steel. Meanwhile, they send the message that the U.S. government is lurching toward protectionism, and alienate our allies. A better approach begins with acknowledging that China is a unique problem. For all of Trump’s complaints, Mexico isn’t pursuing a well-honed strategic agenda of exploiting the global trade system while it undertakes an aggressive neoimperialist foreign policy. Only China is doing that.

China isn’t the first developing

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country to adopt a policy of maximizing exports. What makes it different is its sheer ambition and its size, which gives it leverage over foreign companies and considerable international influence.

What’s the harm to the U.S.?

There is no doubt that China’s practices have harmed U.S. manufacturing. Yes, technology accounts for a large share of job losses. Yes, lowerend manufacturing would have left our shores regardless. But Beijing works to block higher-value-added exports from the U.S. and is pursuing a comprehensive strategy to dominate in advanced industries.

By no means should we emulate China. We should continue to pursue free trade as a policy, not as a theology that prevents us from acknowledging that there is such a thing as unfair trade.

The ITIF report urges using the global free-trade regime against China. That means bringing more actions against China in the WTO and working to update the rules to capture Chinese cheating. It means joining, and influencing, a multilateral agreement like the TransPacific Partnership. It means forging bilateral agreements with up-to-date standards that reinforce principles that China undermines.

We obviously can’t do this alone.

We’d have to lead an alliance of international partners to pressure China on specific practices, with tailored consequences if we get nowhere.

Such a broad-based effort to crack China’s mercantilism wouldn’t be protectionist, but the opposite.

There is obviously no chance of doing this, though, if we are engaged in an absurd cycle of tit-for-tat tariffs with the likes of the EU. Trump can have emotionally satisfying tariffs to scratch his protectionist itch, or he can have a strategy to muster an alliance of truly freetrade partners to pressure China.

He can’t have both -- and you can be sure China knows which option it prefers.

Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2018 by King Features Synd., Inc.

rain, snow, and sleet between 8am and 11am, then rain likely after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 49. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

9am - 3pm First Battle of Kernstown Walking Tour at Kernstown Battlefield, 610 Battle Park Dr. Winchester. Learn about the Civil War’s First Battle of Kernstown (March 23, 1862). The Kernstown Battle Association (in partnership with the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley) will commemorate the 156th anniversary of the First Battle of Kernstown, on Saturday, March 17th. Gary L. Ecelbarger, author of “We Are In For It!” The First Battle of Kernstown, will be giving a guided, walking tour of the Battlefield starting at 9 am. Meet at the Visitors’ Center.

Please dress appropriately. After a lunch break, the tour will resume at Rose Hill Park on Jones Road at 1 pm. Shaffer’s BBQ is providing a box lunch menu. Lunches can be ordered in the morning before the tour and will be ready for the lunch break. Other activities, including tours of the Battlefield, the 1854 Pritchard House, the Museum and the Artillery Annex, will continue throughout the day. The Gift Shop also will be open.

Kernstown Battlefield will be open 8:30 am until 4 pm. http://kernstownbattle.org 10am - 4pm Opening Day at Belle Grove Plantation at 336 Belle Grove Rd. Middletown. Belle Grove will begin its 2018 season with two special activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is discounted to $5 for adults and complementary admission for youth 12 and younger. The first special opportunity will be to tour the newly renovated 1788 Plantation Office and Store at 283 Belle Grove Road. This structure is the oldest building on the Belle Grove property and this is the first time it has been opened to the public in decades. Concurrently at the Manor House (336 Belle Grove Road), there will be special celebration of President James Madison’s Birthday. President Madison was the famous brother-in-law to Belle Grove as it was the home of his sister Nelly. James Madison’s birthday is March 16 and he will join us (thanks to John Douglas Hall) and be delighted to receive visitors and birthday wishes. In addition to touring the 1797 Manor House, there will also be family activities on the Bill of Rights and Constitution. At noon, please join us for a free concert on the lawn by the U.S. Army Historical Trumpets and Flutes of the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. Watch this page for more details! For more information, please call (540) 869-2028 or visit http://bellegrove.org 10am - 4pm Book Sale at Strasburg Community Library, 195 West King St. Strasburg. All books $2 or less!

12 noon - 6pm St Patrick’s Day Weekend with Robbie Limon at James Charles Winery, 4063 Middle Rd. Winchester. Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with James Charles!

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CALENDAR, from 27 Robbie Limon rocks out the afternoon of St Patrick’s Day in the James Charles tasting room! St. Patrick’s day is not just about green beer! How about some Irish cheer, Virginia wine and Robbie Limon? Plus, 3Fires Oven will have their magnificent pasta bar open from 12-4pm, and there will be hot potato soup as well! Free admission.

1pm History & Architecture Tours of the Library at Handley Regional Library, 100 W Piccadilly St. Winchester. Staff members and volunteers will give tours of Handley Library on the first Wednesday (6:30 p.m.) and third Saturday (1 p.m.) of each month. Concentrating on the architecture and history of the library, the tours will take you behind the scenes to all floors of the library, including the famous glass floors and the well under the stage. The tours are free, but making reservations is helpful. To make reservations or for more information, call 540 662-9041, ext. 11.

4pm - 11pm 2nd Annual O’Neill St. Paddys Party at Virginia Beer Museum, 16

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Chester St. Winchester. Back by popular demand is the social event of the year, a tradition started decades ago. Entertainment will be provided by the very talented Jimmy Lee! Accommodations at local motels are recommended for our out of town guests. (540) 313-1441.

6:30pm City of Winchester Pipes and Drums Pub Tour at various locations.

Schedule at http://bit.ly/2018PipesDrums 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO at Elks Lodge, 4088 Guard Hill Road, Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm.

Monday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday, March 18 Sunny, with a high near 54.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

Wednesday, March 21 A chance of rain and snow showers.

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday, March 19 Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

Tuesday, March 20 Snow likely before 8am, then rain and snow likely between 8am and 2pm, then rain likely after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 44.

Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night: Rain and snow likely.

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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10am - 12pm Goodlatte Staff Open Door Meeting at Samuels Public Library, 330 E Criser Rd. Front Royal. A member of Congressman Bob Goodlatte’s staff will hold open door community office hours on the first and third Wednesdays in Front Royal.

A staff member will be available to meet with citizens to assist with problems they might have with a federal agency and hear their views on current issues before Congress.

Thursday, March 22 Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

8am Women’s Resource Center Event at 134 Golf Club Circle, Front Royal. Dare to Dream Breakfast will be held at the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. The 2018 Dare-toDream grants and Elaine Bromfield Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to Warren County women to follow their dreams. Members, non-members and friends are invited to attend. Reservations are a must and advanced ticket ($35.00) payments is preferred. http://www.frwrc.org 540-636-7007.

5pm - 7pm Empty Bowl Supper for House of Hope at Front Royal Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Banquet Hall, 221 Commerce Ave. Front Royal. House of Hope will be holding its main fundraiser, the Empty Bowl Supper, on Thursday March 22th, 2018 this year. It will be held in the C.W. Turner Banquet Hall at The Front Royal Fire and Rescue Hall, at 221 Commerce Avenue. We would love to have you join us.

See our flyer attached for details. As part of our event’s entertainment, we will hold a Silent Auction, Basket Bonanza, Music and delicious soups from Apple House, Bens Family Cuisine, Blue Wing Frog, Happy Creek Eatery, Pavement and Soul Mountain. Everyone will get to take home a handmade bowl made at The Kiln Doctor and painted by our local community. $30 Adult, Student $15, children $5. 540-636-6753 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO at Elks Lodge, 4088 Guard Hill Road, Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm.

Friday, March 23 10am - 4pm 156th Anniversary of the First Battle of Kernstown at Kernstown Battlefield, 610 Battle Park Dr. Winchester.

March 23: The Kernstown Battlefield will be open from 10 am until 4 pm, for those who wish to commemorate the First Battle of Kernstown on the actual day of the battle.

Battlefield and 1854 Pritchard House tours will be available. The Museum, Artillery Annex and Gift Shop also will be open. March 24: Kernstown Battlefield’s own expert tour guides, Mike Cannane and Larry Turner will give a tour of the First Battle of Kernstown.

The morning tour will start at the Visitors’ Center at 10 am. The morning tour is a walking tour around the Kernstown property, so dress appropriately. Shaffer’s BBQ is providing a box lunch menu. Lunches can be ordered in the morning before the tour and

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will be ready for the lunch break. After the lunch break, the tour will reconvene at 1 pm at the Visitors’ Center. The afternoon tour is partly a driving tour, with stops at Milltown, the Opequon Presbyterian Church, Jackson’s Lookout on Apple Valley Road, Rose Hill Park and Sandy Ridge. Other activities, including tours of the Battlefield, the 1854 Pritchard House, the Museum and the Artillery Annex, will continue throughout the day.

The Gift Shop also will be open. Kernstown will be open from 9:30 am until 4 pm. http:// kernstownbattle.org or http://themsv.org 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm.

8pm Spring Dance Concert at Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre, 620 Millwood Ave. Winchester. Shenandoah Conservatory’s

Dance Division presents a dynamic program of varied repertoire featuring contemporary, pointe, jazz, and modern works choreographed by dance faculty. Faculty Artists and Choreographers Jacob Brent, Tiffanie Carson, Maurice Fraga, Shylo Martinez, Stephanie Parkinson, Laurie M. Taylor. Friday, March 23 at 8PM. Saturday, March 24 at 8PM. Sunday, March 25 at 2:30PM. Tickets: $15. http://conservatoryperforms.org Saturday, March 24 9am Easter Egg Hunt and Egg Splash at Jim Barnett Park, 1001 E Cork St. Winchester. Bring an empty Easter basket and enjoy hunting for eggs and visiting with the Easter Bunny. Groups will be divided into three age groups with all of the groups hunting at the same time. Location: Jim Barnett

Park, Christianson Familyland. FREE. Age groups: Under 3, 3-5 and 6-8. The indoor pool will be filled with floating Easter eggs at WPRD’s Egg Splash event on Saturday, March 24. Collect a specific number or color to receive a bag of gifts. There will be two special eggs in each age group with a grand prize: free swimming lesson. A parent must be in the water with children of ALL ages.

Age groups and times: Ages 3-5 (1 pm), ages 6-8 (1:30 pm) and ages 9-14 (2 pm).

Fee: $2 per child. Activity #: 612337. Register by: March 16. http://www.winchesterva. gov/parks/specialevents 1pm Quilling Workshop at Blue Ridge Arts Council, 305 East Main St. Front Royal.

Blue Ridge Arts Council is hosting a Quilling Workshop with Deb Booth. Deb’s show, Lovely Lines, Photography and Contemporary Quilling was featured in the gallery last month. The workshop is limited to 15 participants, on a first come-first served basis.

Materials are included in the fee. $45 per person. 540-635-9909.

2pm Easter Egg-stravaganza at Warren County Health & Human Services Cafe, 465 West 15th St. Front Royal. Hunt for Easter eggs and meet the Easter Bunny! Hay rides and crafts. $10 per child. 540-635-1021.

6pm Charity Dinner at North Warren Volunteer Fire Department, 89 Rockland Rd. Front Royal. Doors open at 5:30. Dinner at 6. Tickets: Advance - $13.00 Each, $20.00 Couple. At the door -$15.00 Each, $25.00 Couple. Children 10 & under - $7.50.

Fried chicken, ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, dinner rolls, cole slaw, lemonade, soft drinks, tea. Various desserts for your sweet tooth. Silent auction, raffles, 50/50. Dinner catered by Tony and Dana Knave. Music provided by DJ Tony Knave.

For more information or to donate items for the silent auction/raffles call Lucy Beaty 540-247-6074 or Pamela Williams 540-9750400. Tickets are available at TLC Settlements at 413 G South St. Front Royal, Va 22630 or by calling either of the numbers listed. Proceeds go to help support the Potter’s House, a transitional housing program

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6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO at Elks Lodge, 4088 Guard Hill Road, Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm.

7pm Miss Honorary Fire and Rescue Chief Contest at Daniel Morgan Middle School, 48 South Purcell Avenue, Winchester. In 1947, the Winchester and Frederick County fire companies elected the first Honorary Fire and Rescue Chief to represent them in the Firemen’s Parade (later changed to the Firefighters’ Parade). This year, the Honorary Fire and Rescue Chiefs will compete in a pageant for participants and escorts only. Admission to the pageant is $5.00 for all ages, and tickets will be available at the door. The winners of Miss In-Town and Miss Out-of-Town Honorary Fire and Rescue Chief will be given the distinction of leading the 1st and 2nd divisions of the Firefighters’ Parade on Friday, May 5th, while the other contestants will ride in the parade with their sponsoring company.

All of the Honorary Fire and Rescue Chief contestants will represent their companies at the Firefighters’ Reception on Friday, May 5th, at 7:00 pm to be held at the Millwood Fire Station Banquet Hall. Also, the group will ride on a float in the Grand Feature Parade on Saturday, May 6th. http://thebloom. com 8pm Shenandoah Conservatory Symphony Orchestra at Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 University Drive, Winchester. Jan Wanger, Artistic Director And Conductor.

Featuring Stephen Key, oboe and Melissa Jean Chávez, soprano. Strauss: Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra in D Major. Strauss: Vier Letzte Lieder (Four Last Songs).

Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier (Suite). Tickets: $12. http://conservatoryperforms.org 8pm Souled Out at Front Royal Moose Lodge, 1340 John Marshall Hwy. Front Royal. Souled Out combines their soulful lead vocals with sweet flowing harmonies. The now six piece band blends soul, funk, rock and country. From rock and roll to rhythm and blues, Souled Out meets all their fans’ and clients’ musical desires. Tickets are

already on sale. Only 200 tickets will be sold! This concert will benefit CCAP. $10 members, $15 non-members plus a nonperishable food donation. 540-636-6355.

Sunday, March 25 2pm African American History program: Rosenwald at Trinity Lutheran Church, 810 Fairfax St. Stephens City.

Please join the Newtown History Center on Sunday afternoon March 25th for a special FREE screening of Aviva Kempner’s film, “Rosenwald”, which looks at the life of the philanthropist Julius Rosenwald including his work with the rural school building program that bears his name. There was a Rosenwald School in Stephens City through the 1930s which many local African-Americans in Stephens City attended. If you know one of them, please encourage them to attend.

Movie will be shown at the Trinity Lutheran Church in the Parish Hall at 2:00pm. Popcorn and beverages (non-alcoholic) will be provided. Admission is free, however donations will be gratefully accepted. Museum staff and volunteers coordinating the screening will be available for Q&A after the movie. No RSVP is necessary, however seating may be limited so arrive early for best seat selection. About Julius Rosenwald: The son of an immigrant peddler who never finished high school, he rose to become the President of Sears. Influenced by the writings of the educator Booker T. Washington, Rosenwald joined forces with African-American communities during the Jim Crow South to build over 5,300 schools.

About the Movie: http://www.rogerebert. com/reviews/rosenwald-2015 Newtown History Center: http://newtownhistorycenter. org/event/movie-screening 4pm Magic Lantern Theater presents “Frantz” at Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St., Winchester. The Magic Lantern Theater will screen “Frantz.”

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CALENDAR, from 29 flowers on the grave of her betrothed in this 2017 French-German production (113 minutes; PG-13) that depicts the afermath of WWI. English subtitles. Reception Hall, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St, Winchester, VA. Doors open thirty minutes before showing! Come early to snack, drink & mingle. Admission: $8 ($5 for MSV members). http://www.themsv.org or http://www.magiclanterntheater.org Monday, March 26 5pm Advertising Reservation Deadline for Warren/Frederick County Report Newspaper. To place an ad contact Alison Duvall by calling 540-551-2072 or via email: alisond@warrencountyreport.com

Friday, March 30 11am - 4pm Orchid Show and Sale at Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St. Winchester. Learn about growing and caring for orchids from experts in the Lord Fairfax Orchid Society. Enjoy the show and sale, bring orchids in for suggestions, and have your orchid repotted (small fee).

Repeats Saturday. http://www.themsv.org 7pm - 9pm Finifugal: Two One-Act Plays at Selah Theatre Project, 400-B Kendrick Lane, Front Royal. Selah Theatre’s Senior Showcase features the directorial

debut of Katherine Sparger and Sarah Millard. Produced by Amber Shayeb, Finifugal consists of two one-act plays: I Never Saw Another Butterfly and Professor George. $5 at the door. 540-636-5185. Repeats Saturday.

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

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Join James Madison University Professor Emeritus of Anthropology Dr. Clarence Geier for a hike around the property once owned by Isaac Hite Jr. We will start with

an orientation with coffee and pastries and then depart to walk onto private property to the southwest and see old foundations from mills and distillery buildings that were once a part of this booming plantation. Dr. Geier has studied Belle Grove and the Cedar Creek Battlefield extensively throughout his career. Don’t forget your camera! After the hike, enjoy a hearty lunch from Shaffer’s Catering. MENU: Fried Chicken, Broccoli Salad, Coleslaw, Ranch Potato Salad, Rolls and Butter, Assorted Brownies and Cookies,

Coffee, Iced Tea and Lemonade. $40 per person. Attire: Casual, dress for the weather and wear good walking shoes. http://bit. ly/2t2ZnNV 11am Easter Egg Hunt at Loudoun St. Walking Mall, 1 N Loudoun St. Winchester.

The annual Old Town Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday March 31! Begins at 11 am in front of the Old Court House. Ages 1 - 12. Free and open to the public! Arrive on time! Donations of filled plastic eggs from local businesses should be dropped off at the Espresso Bar & Cafe. This event brought to you through generous donations

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11am - 3pm Easter Egg Hunt at Fantasy Land Park, 903 Warren Ave. Front Royal. It’s that wonderful time of year again!

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