Warren/Frederick County Report
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Blandy Experimental Farm is ready for spring Page 2 • Warren/Frederick County Report • Late April, 2018
The State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce has nature activities for all ages
Redbuds in downtown Front Royal are flowering as we look forward to spring and warmer weather.
By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report Even though it doesn’t feel like it, spring is here, and early blossoms are out everywhere, especially at Blandy Experimental Farm and State Arboretum in Boyce, and they’re embracing spring with several programs designed to give folks a deeper appreciation of nature. “Blandy is a site for advancing understanding of the natural world through research, education and public outreach,” they say, and if the lineup of everything offered there is any indication, that’s exactly what they do. So many activities are listed on their website that anyone is sure to find something interesting. Blandy’s Public Relations Coordinator, Tim J. Farmer says, “Our biggest event is Mother’s Day weekend. It’s the
most important fundraiser of the year.” All are invited all to this special event. The Mother’s Day plant sale is always a family event and is called “Virginia’s best garden party.” It returns for the 29th season as Garden Fair, and kicks off Mother’s Day Weekend, on May 12-13, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on both days. “For a lot of people, this is a Mother’s Day tradition. People bring their kids and say their first experience of the event was with their mom,” Farmer said. Besides the wealth of trees available – ‘Boxwood to Bonsai,’ according to Farmer – there will be more than 80 booths with vendors selling flowers, heirloom vegetables, and native plants. Vendors come from surrounding states like West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland, but there are
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Garden Fair proceeds support programs and events all year long. It’s a great way to support the Arboretum and find some new additions for gardens and landscapes. Admission is $15 per carload, but
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some from as far away as Michigan. The usual count of visitors that weekend is 5,000 to 6,000 over the two days. “You would have to travel far to get to all of them, but they’re all in one place here,” said Farmer. The event is held outdoors, rain or shine, and includes children’s activities, garden art, and food.
Flowering now at Blandy Experimental Farm in Boyce is this This Japanese Cornelian Cherry (Cornus officinalis) which is a member of the dogwood family. Trees, flowers, plants and garden art can be found at Blandy’s annual Mother’s Day Garden Fair, which kicks off Mother’s Day Weekend, on May 12-13, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on both days.
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By Ken Thurman Warren/Frederick County Report I met with John and Kristen Simms at their new store on 7 South Street, Front Royal, VA location after their March 23rd, 2018 grand opening. The couple have been together since 2011 and are lifelong avid hikers, campers, and water sports enthusiasts. The Simms pride themselves on providing everything you need to make your visit to the Shenandoah Valley outdoors a memorable experience. The Simms arrived in Front Royal in 2016 after hiking and camping in places like Yosemite, the Red Wood Forest, Lake Havasu, and the Grand Canyon and kayaking multiple locations.
Meeting them, I could feel the excitement in their voices (their enthusiasm is infectious) as they talked about renovating their building (cool by the way) and providing competitively priced quality equipment. The décor catches your attention, from the exposed beams to the newly finished hardwood floors, to the stone fireplace and the racks of goodies to tempt any hiker, camper, and/or kayaker and don’t forget fishing lures. I was surprised by the amount of space that the two buildings have, and the variety of equipment choices provided. Plus, they are responsive to requests from patrons. The historic building dates to its use as a 1940s Skyline Drive gift shop. Their strategic location makes them accessible by anyone going to or coming from the
Skyline Drive, Shenandoah River State Park or the George Washington National Forest. Of course, they are also dog friendly. The duo, members of the Appalachian Trail Community, strive to feature local and Virginia made products and to be an affordable resource for locals, visitors, and through hikers. They have partnered with Adventure Enablers for their upcoming events and can even provide area maps and guide books for the Shenandoah National Park and George Washington National Forest. So, if you are looking for river shoes, kayaks, paddles, lifejackets, roof racks, tents, camp chairs, sleeping bags/hammocks, camp cooking gear, backpacks, trekking poles, T-Shirts, or local/outdoor gifts check them out. They are open Monday, Wednesday, and Thurs-
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ing the “remarkable trees of Blandy,” and is set for Friday, April 27, with an afternoon of special workshops and discussions, hands-on workshops, a tree planting demonstration, a panel discussion, a brief business meeting, and a social hour in the courtyard with guitarist and vocalist Bryan Stutzman from 6-7 p.m. “Come join fellow tree huggers in a celebration of Blandy’s remarkable trees!” they say. Workshops begin at 2 p.m. and the schedule of sessions is shown below. With Foundation of the State Arboretum’s (FOSA) board members, arborists, horticulturists, and other plant professionals, this promises to be a full afternoon of fun and learning. It’s free to members and children under 12; nonmembers $15.
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David Santmyers said, “I had to fight my own housefire due to lack of funding for the fire department.” By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report On Easter Sunday, at about 3:20 p.m., David Santmyers and his family were having dinner at his nearby parents’ home when a fire broke out at his home at 3470 Mountain Road in Warren County. The back part of his home had fire through the roof, but he managed to find his little dog who had been left at home. “I had to crawl in there and get her. I found her where she lays down at night. I thought she did that because it might be her last time,” he said. He added that he also managed to save a few sentimental things. Fire and Rescue responded at 3:27 from #2 Rivermont Fire Station with one driver. At 3:41 p.m. a second driver-only tanker arrived from the #8 Fortsmouth Station. A neighbor, fellow firefighter Cpt. Raymond Cross, came quickly to help,
but after they pulled the hose, there was only 20 minutes’ worth of water and it wasn’t enough to stop the fire from gutting the home. “I had to fight my own housefire due to lack of funding for the fire department,” Santmyers said. The reason for lack of water is that there were no hydrants out there (common out in the county) so the tanker would have had to be filled from a pond or river, and that requires more time and more staff than two to do everything involved with that process. Front Royal’s Fire Chief Richard Mabie, when contacted, said, “I believe David Santmyers knew how much his situation could have been better because he has experience as a firefighter himself. A lot of factors came into play.” After the two engines responded, neighbors, who he called good citizens, and friends, pitched in to help him fight it, sustaining burns on their
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hands. And, even though there’s a county rule that says paid staff are not allowed to volunteer, his neighbor and sheriff ’s deputies risked their jobs to help.
“People came because it’s my home and they are my friends,” he said. Santmyers said the cause of the fire is unknown but is believed to have started at the back of the house.
He vented his frustration at the lack of support for the fire department and directed it toward Warren County’s Supervisors and County Administrator Douglas Stanley.
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“The County could look at spending less on walking trails and dog parks. People don’t realize how vulnerable they are,” he said, referencing his belief that money could be better allocated to fire and rescue services.
Santmyers, who is Front Royal Fire Department’s past president and a 30year volunteer, is certain that the lack of funding for the fire department allowed the fire to do much more damage than it should have.
He said that it’s always been difficult for Chief Mabie to get funding, and every year he asks for more paid staff in front of Warren County’s Board of Supervisors. “Chief Mabie is a great man, but can
BROWNTOWN’S 16th ANNUAL REDBUD FESTIVAL Saturday, April 21st from 9am - 3pm at the Browntown Community Center
Come enjoy the day at the 16th Annual Redbud Festival in scenic downtown Browntown. This annual event benefits the Browntown Community Center (Old Browntown Schoolhouse). Shop for Crafts, bid at the Silent Auction, Vote for your favorite Antique Car, buy some plants, watch the ducks race and enjoy the wonderful food and great entertainment. A great time for all! Highlights
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only get done with what he’s given,” said Santmyers. He said he praises Mabie for fighting tooth and nail for the department (and people in the county who need the services). Santmyers noted that advanced life support is out of service if the medic is at a fire and someone else has a heart attack, but that is not the fault of fire and rescue personnel. He gave an example of a precarious situation. “If there’s a fire, a car wreck or life support is needed, and there’s only one driver and one other person, it’s dangerous, and the County is making it more likely for them to get hurt or die,” he charged. He mentioned that officials want to attract new businesses and support growth in the county, but his question is, “How can you sleep at night when you don’t have a fire department to support in an emergency? What are you thinking about?” Repeating the message, he said, “The County needs staffing!”
He is not faulting the volunteers, and pointed out that they have families, full time jobs and busy lives, and can do only what they have time to do. “It’s hard to be dedicated in this day and time. That train has pulled into the station and left.” Volunteers have to have as much training as paid staff, buy their own uniforms, protective gear, and whatever else is needed to do the job, but are compensated, if they meet the requirements of the county’s incentive program, with 50 percent reduction in taxes on the vehicle they use and a decal for it, or a t-shirt with the number of their fire station on the front. Why do people volunteer? Santmyers answered, “If you start out when you’re young like I did, it’s in your heart and something I’ve always done. But Chief Mabie said the number of volunteers has declined in the last few years. “In most counties 20 years ago, we could put 5-10 people on a call, but See FIRE, 8
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FIRE, from 7 now it’s a minimal staff, depending on the company or time of day. Some have none at all because of commitments to full-time jobs or other personal obligations,” he said. Now in the county, there are eight full-time career-staff medics available 24/7 at the Front Royal, Linden and North Warren stations. Mabie said they try to have no less than two people available every day, and many days there are three. “We know we have staffing problems. This is not anything new, but don’t know how to correct the problem other than asking for FEMA grants. We have set money aside for a part-time recruiting officer to get more volunteers and are trying to get more,” he said. “I’ve been here long enough to see that everyone wants a piece of the pie, schools, sheriff ’s department, etc., and it all becomes big money. I was at the budget meeting last night (Warren County Board of Supervisors 4/10/18) and heard people complaining about a one-cent tax increase,” he added. He also said that they have been actively working to get federal grants (FEMA) for the last 8-10 years, but it’s highly competitive. Other states are asking for far more grants for staff and he believes that asking for eight is not too much. But on the positive side, they received enough money to get the $500,000 LifePak 15 monitor and defibrillator equipment to put on all ambulances which provides advanced life support for people with heart issues. Also, Front Royal and North Warren stations have specialty equipment like ladders, saying, “With the way Warren County is growing, we now have multi-story new hotels.” When asked if he receives a lot of complaints from residents, Mabie said he doesn’t get many, adding that 75 percent of their workload is emer-
gency services and 25 percent is from accidental fires. “But knock on wood, I’m lucky I don’t hear many complaints,” he said. Mabie understands that adding career staff is a problem, with one position requiring about $70,000 for salary, benefits, and protective clothing, but the reality needs to be stated. “Personnel cost is a big expenditure and with volunteerism hurting, the only real answer to that is throwing money at it,” he stressed. Then repeated, “It’s time for the County to step up to the plate and provide staffing for safety coverage for the citizens of Warren County.” County Administrator Douglas Stanley expressed his sympathy for Santmyers saying, “I understand what a loss like that does to a family. I understand that. A response form Company’s #2 and #8 with a driver only was not the ideal response, but unfortunately it was a perfect storm of timing, with it being Easter Sunday.” He also added that there are 100 volunteers in the county, but only 10 responded, and he also noted that not as many volunteers are responding as before.
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Shenandoah District Supervisor and Front Royal resident Tom Sayre speaks to Front Royal’s Town Council, asking them “not to sell Front Royal out” regarding the Valley Health’s decision not to include a OB/GYN Labor and Delivery unit at the proposed Valley Health Campus of the Warren Memorial Hospital on Leach Run Parkway in Front Royal. Cathy Clowes, executive director of the Front Royal Pregnancy Center, speaks at the public hearing asking Valley Health to reconsider their decision to not include a OB/GYN the Labor and Delivery Department at the new Warren Memorial Hospital.
By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report Ten Front Royal residents and Warren County hospital administration staff came to the March 26th Front Royal Town Council meeting to speak against Valley Health’s decision not to include an OB/GYN Labor and Delivery Department at the proposed Valley Health Campus of the War-
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opened the public hearing and the first person to speak was Front Royal resident and small business owner Greg Bodoh. “I am here to address the request submitted by Valley Health, number eight in your agenda packet. I would like to call the council’s attention to the impact statement that was submitted as part of this application. The document begins by quoting Front Royal’s
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application fails to reveal that the Valley Health has decided not to include a new labor and delivery unit in this new hospital despite offering these services to this community for decades. “I assure you that closing this unit will have consequences for our community. This includes the ability to attract new businesses to this community, the ability to recruit new talent for the existing businesses such as my own. Especially the ability to address the needs of the less fortunate members of this community. A good place to start was to do a real impact study so you would be able to correctly identify the correct number of babies born in this area, the area served by this hospital. Valley Health has been vocal about the number 332 which is less than one baby born a day. Based on that number, Valley Health says that they cannot continue to provide services for our community.” Bodoh continued, “You have to ask, where does this number come from? It See HOSPITAL, 10
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HOSPITAL, from 9 is not the number of new babies born to our community each year. The state of Virginia tells us that three to four times that number of babies are born to families in Warren County and surrounding counties that Valley Health defines as ‘Our Community.’ “Babies are not the problem. Valley Health has successfully framed the discussion around their own revenue issues rather than the needs of our own community. “They have a marketing and a customer retention issue that needs to be addressed. Families in our community lack confidence in our hospital and go elsewhere for care. But rather than use the new hospital as an opportunity to restore their faith in the hospital’s services and bring those customers back, Valley Health has instead decided to use this as an opportunity to improve their bottom line by dropping less profitable services. “I look at this re-zoning application and I see a lot of talent by town personnel and council members and yet town officials say that this time and place is not the time nor place to raise this issue. Infrastructure has been laid and proffers have been negotiated and we can’t tell Valley Health how to do their business,” he said. Bodoh pleaded with the Council, “Please, this may be our only chance to compel Valley Health to come to the table for a real, constructive discussion. We ask that you enforce town code and uphold the integrity of this re-zoning process. Reject this impact statement as inadequate and postpone this re-zoning request.” Bodoh continued with another plea directed at Valley Health. “While the citizens of Front Royal sincerely appreciate your investment in our community, come to the table for an honest discussion of impacts and possible solutions. Let’s work together to find a tangible solution that will not undermine our efforts to bring businesses to Front Royal. Tangible solutions for those less fortunate citizens of Front Royal that will be affected most by this decision,” he concluded. Also present to speak at the public hearing was Cathy Clowes, executive director of the Front Royal Pregnancy Center, a local nonprofit group created by concerned citizens in Front Royal to help with teenage and unwed pregnancy issues and with the less fortunate pregnant mothers and their unborn babies. “I am Cathy Clowes, director of the Front Royal Pregnancy Center. Our center has been serving pregnant women, mostly low income, since 1991. I am here to represent the residents of Front Royal who will mostly be impacted by the closing of the Labor and Delivery Department at the hospital. Our goal at the pregnancy center is to provide practical support so these women can have the opportunity to thrive. All of our support comes from individual support from the community as well as from some local churches and that indicates to me that the community wants them to get the care they need at the time of
bringing their child to birth – a critical time for both mom and baby,” she said. Clowes elaborated on the services her organization provides, “Since 2012, we have been a medical clinic offering pregnancy confirmation ultrasounds. We now see over 400 women a year and last year we performed over 132 ultra sounds. So we are very familiar with the faces of moms ... who are doing their best to bring their child into our community. They are often, for a short time, low income and therefore have trouble with transportation. The local department of social services has indicated that there are at least 126 moms on Medicaid and that is probably an undercount. “Our moms overcome obstacles to come to us. They are often young and low income and they often walk to our center, even in winter. “Last week, in anticipation of a snow storm a mom with a one-month old baby walked to our center for formula. “Less than 12 percent of our clients have a high school education and less than 5 percent have a college education. They are often working at entry level jobs and yet they come to parenting education and child rearing education classes and they work towards a healthy future for their children,” said Clowes.
During the course of the public hearing, council, members of the press, and public heard from many other members of the Front Royal pleading with the council members to either withhold the approval or postpone the final vote on the re-zoning process until another attempt could be made to negotiate with Valley Health regarding inclusion of the labor and delivery unit. The town council heard from former council member and current Shenandoah District Supervisor Tom Sayre who pleaded with the council to postpone and the final vote on the re-zoning until another attempt at negotiations with Valley Health could be done. “We are a group of citizens from a small town in Warren County, Virginia. We’ve been notified that our Labor and Delivery Center in our local hospital is moving to a city that is up to an hour away from the furthest points of the affected area. We are disturbed by the trend of closing rural labor and delivery units as we are seeing across America as reported by the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post and many more. This is not what we want for our community. “A brand new 97.7 million dollar hospital is being built without a labor and delivery unit. This is most unfor-
Greg Bodoh speaks out against Valley Health’s decision not to include a OB/GYN Labor and Delivery unit at the proposed Valley Health Campus of the Warren Memorial Hospital on Leach Run Parkway in Front Royal at Council’s public hearing for re-zoning the property.
tunate. The rate at which women die from pregnancy related complications was 64 percent higher in rural areas than a lot of larger U.S. Cities in 2015. This is a switch from the year 2000,” he said.
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from vote due to his employment with Valley Health Systems. At the April 9th meeting in the Warren County Government Center, the Front Royal Town Council met to hold a second reading and final vote on the rezoning application. This time, over a dozen residents rose to speak out against the closing of the labor and delivery unit. Signs and banners were seen throughout the audience and were allowed in the council chambers as long as they were not disruptive.
Mayor Hollis Tharpe got the speakers to hold their allotted speaking time to three minutes, which most of the speakers were able to adhere to. The comments and requests period took up the first hour of the meeting. During the discussion period prior to the vote, Vice Mayor Eugene Tewalt spoke in favor of keeping the labor and delivery unit and stated that he could not see a good or valid reason for closing it. “I was sitting here tonight thinking about Front Royal in general and
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Q&A with 6th Dist. GOP congressional candidate Mike Desjadon By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report
Saturday afternoon at the Warren County Government Center, eight candidates seeking the Republican Nomination for the 6th Congressional Seat being vacated by Bob Goodlatte at the end of 2018, gathered to participate in a candidates’ forum to answer questions prepared by the Warren County Republican Committee. Candidate Mike Desjadon, a resident of the 6th Congressional District, began the question and answer period with an opening statement. “I live in Deerfield with my fiancé and our two dogs. I have spent the last 11 years working in the health industry. I am currently serving as a senior executive of one of the largest health care focus and research and consulting companies in the country. Working to make health care less expensive and a little bit more accessible. You can see from what I am going to say that we have a little bit of work to do. I am running because career politicians have forgotten that we put them there to do a job. They have gotten comfortable in their jobs sitting in Washington. For me, look no further than health care. We have had eight years to repeal and replace Obama Care. (Affordable Care Act) What do you have? You still have Obama Care. Healthcare costs are not coming down and it is not getting better. We need to do better, we can do better, and I know how to do better. Our Veterans – we’ve asked our Veterans to go to Iraq, to go to all these combat zones and in exchange for your service we are going to take care of you. Tri-care (is the Civilian Health and Medical Program for Uniformed Services) for you, Tri-care for everyone. except you have to go to that building where you are going to have maybe a year wait to see a doctor. We can do better. Our Veterans should be able to go to any doctor you want and any medical facility you want. We promised our Veterans that and we need to keep that promise,” he began. The questions and answers from the Candidates Forum are as follows: Q: What does it mean to be a political outsider and is it a positive or a negative for a Congress person? A: To be a political outsider to me, means that it is someone who has not dedicated his life to politics. Maybe someone who has worked in the free market. Yes, I can be a huge benefit for someone that is the right outsider. I don’t think it is necessary for someone to be an outsider in order to be a good congressman. Myself, for example, this is the first time I have done anything political, but I have worked in the health care industry for 11 years. So as an outsider what I am going to bring to the congressional conversation is someone who knows what he is talking about and can deliver health care reform for you. We’ve been talking about it for eight years. Q: With Congress struggling to
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Candidate Mike Desjadon speaks and answers questions at the Warren County Candidates Forum. He is seeking the Republican Nomination for the 6th District Congressional Seat being vacated by Bob Goodlatte at the end of 2018.
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Free Naloxone (Narcan) available at area Lord Fairfax Health Clinics (appointment required) Opioid abuse has severely affected Virginia, and the Lord Fairfax Health District wants to enable more community members to reverse overdoses and help save a life. Naloxone (also known as Narcan) is a fast-acting, safe and easy-to-administer nasal spray that can provide lifesaving temporary reversal of effects in opioid overdoses. A family member, bystander, first responder or medical provider can administer naloxone/Narcan and save a life. The U.S. Surgeon General recently issued a public health advisory to urge more Americans to carry naloxone. To help this effort, the Lord Fairfax Health District is expanding its program to distribute free naloxone to prevent fatal opioid overdoses. Individual community members can receive free Narcan by calling for an appointment at any of the following health departments. A brief training on how to administer Narcan properly will be provided at the appointment. Those who have completed the REVIVE! Program do not need additional training, but must bring proof
of training completion. Health District staff can also arrange training and dispensing sessions for groups. Call Leea Shirley at 540-722-3470 or Dr. Colin Greene at 540-722-3480 to arrange a session. Frederick/Winchester Health Dept: 10 Baker St. Winchester, Va. 540-7223470 Clarke County Health Department: 100 N. Buckmarsh St. Berryville, Va. 540-955-1033 Page County Health Department: 75 Court Ln. Luray, Va. 540-743-6528 Shenandoah County Health Department: 494 N. Main St. Woodstock, Va. 540-459-3733 Warren County Health Department: 465 W. 15th St, Suite 200 Front Royal, Va. 540-635-3159 Those who should consider having naloxone for an opioid overdose emergency include individuals – and household members and friends of those individuals – who have experienced an opioid overdose, used prescribed or non-prescribed opioids, including heroin, or who have received or are receiving medication for opioid use disorder, such as naltrexone, methadone or buprenorphine. Those with the highest risk for opioid overdoses include anyone recently treated for an overdose or anyone who has used opioids in the past and quit, including individuals released from incarceration or in-patient treatment programs. The Lord Fairfax Health District serves residents in the city of Winchester and Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah and Warren counties. For more information, visit www.vdh.vir-
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Baggies of birdseed, KKK fliers left on area driveways On Sunday morning April 8, 2018 at 0432 a Deputy with the Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office, was on patrol in the area of Flanagan Dr., the Deputy saw plastic ziplocked bags in several driveways. Upon checking it was determined that the baggies contained birdseed and several fliers referring to the KKK. A total of 22 clear ziplocked baggies were located on Flanagan Dr., Dewberry Dr. and Kinross Dr. It is believed the flyers were thrown out sometime after midnight. There have been numerous baggies located over the past couple months in Frederick County and other jurisdictions surrounding our county. Residents are requested to look at any video they have and see if they can identify a suspect or a vehicle traveling through the area. It is sad that as a society we have some people who spread hate around. If you have any information as to
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Cullen announced April 6 the arrest of a Roanoke man accused of using social media to communicate threats against U.S. Congressman Bob Goodlatte. Congressman Goodlatte represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia in the United States House of Representatives and is the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. The United States Attorney’s Office charged Christopher Michael McGowan, 38, in a criminal complaint with one count of making a threatening communication through interstate commerce. “Federal law criminalizes threatening communications made through the internet or a telephone, and these types of threats are not protected by the First Amendment,” U.S. Attorney Cullen stated. “As this case indicates, our office will act swiftly to address threats of gun violence.” According to the criminal complaint and affidavit, on or about December 17, 2017, McGowan allegedly tweeted to United States Congress-
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man Bob Goodlatte a series of messages threatening the Congressman. “I will do this in full belief I am defending the constitution of the United States. I am not making a joke. I will kill him. Should you believe my doing so would be illegal please arrest me so we can have this discussion in court BEFORE I actually do it. Thank you.” On December 18, 2017, officers with the Botetourt County Sheriff ’s Office visited McGowan at his home and interviewed him. During the in-
terview, McGowan admitted to sending the tweets the previous day, but stated he did not own firearms and did not intend on hurting Congressman Goodlatte or anyone else. In a subsequent series of tweets sent from McGowan to Congressman Goodlatte on April 1, 2018, however, McGowan stated the following: “I’m serious, @BobGoodlatte6 … you keep f**king with our constitution and challenging Mueller and the last you see will be my patriot ass behind a
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This program will continue until January 2019 every Wednesday except any week that the Town offices are CLOSED due to a holiday. Please note the following rules and regulations for collection: Please have Yard Waste set out at the curb prior to 7:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. Place all grass clippings, weeds, and leaves in reusable containers (such as Rubbermaid type bins or cardboard boxes), biodegradable bags, or plastic bags. ALL BAGS ARE TO BE UNTIED. DO NOT USE TOWN issued carts. Do not mix trash, dirt, rocks, or other debris with yard waste. Root balls, stumps, and firewood logs will not be collected. Bushes and hedges pulled out by their roots will not be collected. Brush must be bundled with rope or heavy twine, cut shorter than 5 feet in length, and weighs less than 50 lbs. The chipper will only take limbs longer than 5 feet in length and up to 8 inches in diameter. The limbs should be stacked and facing the same direction with the cut ends facing the road. The chipper cannot take vines, weeping willow branches, or bamboo. To schedule the chipper, a call must be placed to Public Works at 540-6357819. The Town does not collect Contractor work. ALL CONTRACTORS must purchase a dump ticket at the Finance Office located at 102 E Main St to dispose of the items at the Manassas Avenue extended site. Department of Public Works 540-635-7819, Monday-Friday 7am3:30pm
Day will happen Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Burrell Brooks Park, 450 E Criser Rd, Front Royal. The schedule as of now is: 8:30 - Arbor Day Events: Proclamation reading by Mayor, Presentation of the Tree City USA Signs (19th Year), Growth Award and Arbor Day Flag, Tree Planting - Katsura Tree, Photos 9:00 Ribbon Cutting with Town Officials of Criser Road portion of the Royal Shenandoah Greenway 9:15 - “Green”Way Run/Walk - Call to Starting Point
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trained and experienced National Park Service personnel. The burn is anticipated to take one day to complete. Smoke from the burn may be visible in and around the Big Meadows area. Visitors driving in areas of smoke should take additional care by dropping speeds and ensuring their headlights are on. All park facilities will remain open during the prescribed burn. Access to Big Meadows will be restricted during the burn.
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Shenandoah National Park Fire Managers plan to burn 33 acres of Big Meadows sometime between April 16 and May 31, 2018, weather permitting. A portion of Big Meadows (milepost 51), the open area across from Byrd Visitor Center, is burned each year for the purpose of maintaining the open vista by preventing encroachment by trees and shrubs. Prescribed burns are ignited by fire managers under a pre-determined set of conditions, including weather, fuel moisture and resource availability, in order to accomplish specific resource management objectives. All prescribed burns will be conducted as interagency projects, with local support, under the guidance and direction of
Congresswoman Barbara Comstock today announced the annual 10th Congressional District Military Academy Day. This year’s Military Academy Day will be held on Saturday, April 21st from 10AM-1PM at the Loudoun County Public School Administration Building located at 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, Virginia 20148. The event is free and open to all students, parents and guidance staff who are interested in learning more about the nation’s service academies. “Many dedicated students throughout the 10th Congressional District apply to our nation’s military academies each year. This year’s academy day will provide students an opportunity to learn about each of the service academies and meet their peers who also aspire to serve our nation.” Representatives from all of the service academies – Army, Navy, Air See BRIEFS, 18
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Thomas T. Cullen Sworn in as United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia In a private ceremony Friday morning, Thomas T. Cullen was sworn in as United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia. The Honorable Michael F. Urbanski, Chief Judge for the Western District of Virginia, administered the oath of office at the U.S. District Courthouse in Roanoke in front of small group of family and friends. President Donald J. Trump nominated Mr. Cullen to be the United States Attorney on February 16, 2018. The United States Senate confirmed his nomination on March 22, 2018. “I am honored to serve as U.S. attorney and look forward to leading the
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dedicated public servants who work in that office,” U.S. Attorney Cullen stated. “We will work tirelessly with our federal, state, and local law-enforcement partners to implement our core investigative priorities, including combatting gun-related violence and the opioid epidemic.” U. S. Attorney Cullen, 40, of Roanoke, is the former Deputy Criminal Chief for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Roanoke and a former Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of North Carolina. During his time as a federal prosecutor, Mr. Cullen directed numerous multi-agency investigations and prosecutions, supervised Assistant United States Attorneys, and coordinated with officials at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. In 2013, Mr. Cullen joined Woods Rogers PLC as a partner in the firm’s white-collar criminal defense practice, where he represented a variety of individuals and companies in criminal
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Blue Ridge Singers Spring Concert Series: April 20-29 The Blue Ridge Singers, a popular chamber chorus serving the Northern See BRIEFS, 20
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BRIEFS, from 19 Shenandoah Valley, will present its spring concert series April 20-29, 2018 under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey M. Alban. The theme of the concerts, “To Music,” celebrates the joy, the beauty and the solace that music can bring to our lives. The program will feature the choral works of Sametz, Pärt, Elder, Lassus, Guillaume, and more. In addition, the choir will perform “Serenade to Music” by Ralph Vaughan Williams with orchestra accompaniment. Concert Dates include: *Friday, April 20, 7:30 p.m., Front Royal Presbyterian Church, Front Royal *Sunday, April 22, 4:00 p.m., First Baptist Church, Winchester *Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 p.m., All Saints Catholic Church, Manassas *Sunday, April 29, 4:00 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, Millwood** All concerts are FREE with a suggested donation of $10.00. **Due to space restrictions, “Serenade to Music” will not be performed on this concert.
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Spaghetti Dinner All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner At Front Royal Church Of The Brethren, 106 W. 13th Street, Front Royal. April 21, 2018 from 4pm – 7pm. Prices at the door: $7.00 adult/ $4.00 child. Children 4 & under eat free (price includes all you can eat spaghetti, salad, bread, drink and dessert.) All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society
Equine Massage workshop Master Gardeners On-Duty at Warren County Extension Office Master Gardeners will be in the Extension Office in the Warren County Government Center on Monday mornings from 10:00 until 1:00pm from April until October to answer questions and help you with garden-
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son Method, an integrated, multi-modality method of equine massage. It is a unique, interactive method in which you learn to recognize and use the responses of the horse to your touch to find and release accumulated tension in key junctions of the body that most affect performance. Participant fee - $75, includes lunch and snacks To register, contact Margie Youngs at Call 540-533-2777 540-533-2777 or at brcthinc@hotmail.com or register online at https://brcthmastersonclinic.bpt.me Rain Date is April 29th. Workshop is limited to 16, so register early!
Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Announces Star Gazing Parties Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park invites visitor s to view and learn about the nighttime sky through three Star Gazing Parties scheduled throughout 2018. These special National Park Service events, held in partnership with the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS) and the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation, are scheduled for Saturday, April 21st, Saturday, August 11th and Saturday, October 13th . As part of the National Park Service’s “Find Your Park” campaign, these programs encourage visitors to explore Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park in a variety of ways and to discover the night sky in a quiet and peaceful setting. All three programs are free of charge and will be held at the Thoburn Redoubt property, located on Bowman’s Mill Road, in Warren County. This tract has been preserved by the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation and marks the location where the Battle of Cedar Creek began on October 19, 1864. The site will be marked by directional signage for each event. The Star Party on Saturday, April 21st will begin at 8:00 p.m. is scheduled to coincide with the Lyrid Meteor Shower. The Star Party on August 11th will start at 8:30 p.m. and is scheduled to coincide with the Perseid Meteor Shower, which results from debris stream associated with the comet Swift-Tuttle. The Star Party on October 13th will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will examine a variety of celestial features in the nighttime sky. Each program will include a short introduction by a park ranger, followed by an astronomical related program given by a member of the SAS. Visitors are welcomed to bring their own telescopes, or use the ones that will be provided by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society. Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park offers a wide variety of ranger-conducted programs,
which tell the park’s many stories related to the rich cultural history of the Shenandoah Valley and the American Civil War. These programs are offered regularly. Check the park website (www.nps.gov/cebe) or call (540) 8693051 for a current schedule. About Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park: Created on December 19, 2002, Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park encompasses approximately 3,700 acres across three counties and includes the key partner sites of Belle Grove Plantation (owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and managed by Belle Grove, Inc.), Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation, Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation, and a developing Shenandoah County Park. The partner sites continue to be owned and operated independently. The park commemorates a nationally significant Civil War landscape and antebellum plantation by sharing the story of Shenandoah Valley history from early settlement through the Civil War and beyond. The park is also located within the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District, a National Heritage Area.
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Winchester Police Captain to deliver active shooter preparedness presentation April 25th The Winchester Police Department will host an active shooter preparedness presentation, titled Active Shooter: How Do I Respond, at Shenandoah University on April 25, 2018 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The presentation will be held in the Stimpson Auditorium of Halpin-Harrison Hall, located at 600 Millwood Avenue in Winchester.
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Attendees will learn statistics on active shooter incidents, the effects of fear-induced stress on the mind and body, how to choose the correct response, and tips on how to prevent an incident from happening. “The response methodology taught can be utilized in any situation and is a simple, straight forward approach that is easy to understand,” stated Captain Douglas Watson of the Winchester Police Department, who will conduct the presentation. Captain Watson is a certified instructor in both defensive tactics and firearms. He has provided active shooter preparedness training to over 2,000 citizens, including the staff of Winchester Public Schools, Valley Health System, the City of Winchester, and more. The event is free and open to the public, but attendance is limited to 300 participants. For more information and to register visit: bit. ly/2018WPDevent
Northam Vetoes 8 Bills; 1 Would Block Higher Wages By Deanna Davison Capital News Service Gov. Ralph Northam vetoed a flurry of bills Monday, including one to prohibit local governments from requiring contractors to pay their employees more than minimum wage. House Bill 375, introduced by Del. Glenn Davis, R-Virginia Beach, passed the House and Senate on party-line votes during the General Assembly’s
2018 regular session. Northam said he rejected the bill because he believes employee wage and benefit decisions are best left to individual localities, pointing to differences in the cost of living and workforce factors. “The ability of local governments to make this choice should be supported, not limited,” the Democratic governor said. “Decisions regarding municipal contacts should be made by local leaders who fully understand local needs and the needs of their workforce.” HB 375 was one of eight bills Northam vetoed Monday. He also rejected: Senate Bill 521, which would require local voter registrars to investigate the list of registered voters whenever it exceeds the estimated number of people age 18 or older in a county or city. The sponsor, Republican Sen. Mark Obenshain of Rockingham County, called the measure “a critical election integrity bill.” But Northam said it would unduly burden election officials and that Virginia already has a process to ensure accurate voter registration rolls. HB 1167, which would require jury commissioners to collect information from people who are not qualified to serve on juries and present that information to voter registrars for list maintenance purposes. “There is no evidence or data that jury information is a reliable source for voter list maintenance,” Northam said. He said using this information “could endanger the registrations of eligible voters and prevent them from successfully casting a ballot.” HB 158, which would allow the General Assembly to alter legislative districts outside the constitutional process so they correspond with local voting precinct boundaries. Northam said this would allow members of the General Assembly to adjust districts at their own discretion, threatening Virginians’ rights to equal apportionment. HB 1568, which would assign certain functions of the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority. Northam said he believes this is an unnecessary move.
HB 1257, which states, “No locality shall adopt any ordinance, procedure, or policy that restricts the enforcement of federal immigration laws.” Northam said the legislation “would force local law enforcement agencies to use precious resources to perform functions that are the responsibility of federal immigration enforcement agencies. It also sends a chilling message to communities across Virginia that could have negative impacts on public safety.” HB 1270, which would forbid state participation in adopting regulations on carbon dioxide cap-and-trade programs. Northam said the bill would limit Virginia’s ability to tackle climate change and provide additional clean energy jobs. HB 1204, which would require Arlington County to assess two private country clubs there as land dedicated to open space rather than its current method of highest and best use. “This is a local dispute over a local government’s method of assessing land for property taxation,” Northam said. “As such, the solution to this dispute should be reached on the local level without the involvement of the state.” The General Assembly will reconvene for a one-day session on April 18 to consider the vetoes and recommendations issues by Northam. It takes a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate to override a veto. Democrats hold enough seats in each chamber to prevent an override.
Shenandoah Coalition of Churches. Contemporary Christian performances with headliner “10th Avenue North” will take place at the 101st Shenandoah County Fair in Woodstock, Va. on Friday Night, August 31st, 2018. A triple musical lineup starts at 6:30 PM. The five piece singing group, from West Palm Beach, Florida is hailed as rising stars in the Christian Music category. Known for their 1st #1 Hit - “Buy Your Side” and their current single/video “Control” (can be viewed on Fair website) this genre of music will be a first joint venture between the Fair and the Coalition as they present Contemporary Christian music during the Fair. In addition to 10th Avenue North, this show will also feature a special guest opener, but due to contractual obligations that official announcement cannot be made until late June. One final note, the Coalition is also assembling an “all community choir” which will take the stage at 6:30 PM as opener for this spectacular Christian night of entertainment. Reserved Seats will feature Track Seating at $30,00, and Grandstand seats at $25.00. A very limited amount of VIP “Meet and Greet” opportunities will also be available at an additional cost of $35.00. Tickets are available now online only at www. shencofair.com (All tickets are sold by ETIX and have a ticketing fee added). 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.
Magic Lantern Theater Film Events: “Don’t Think Twice”: April 15 & 29, 2018 The Magic Lantern Theater will screen in April the 2016 comedydrama, “Don’t Think Twice” (R: 92 minutes), a bittersweet look at work and careers in today’s improv comedy clubs. “A hilarious and honest look at the lives of professional funny people” (RottenTomatoes.com). The first screening will be at the Barns of Rose Hill, 95 Chalmers St., Berryville at 4 p.m., Sunday, April 15; the second See BRIEFS, 22
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BRIEFS, from 21 screening will be at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St., Winchester at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 29. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand at both sites with refreshments available. Admission: $8.00 (MSV/Barns Members: $5.00). For further info, link to www.magiclanterntheater.org, e-mail info@magiclanterntheater.org or call 540/6780963.
For more information about the event or the Warrington Science Series, contact Professor of Environmental Studies and Biology Woodward S. Bousquet, Ph.D., at wbousque@su.edu or 540/665-5461. The Warrington Science Series brings a nationally recognized speaker to Shenandoah University each spring. The College of Arts & Sciences’ natural sciences and mathematics departments offer undergraduate degrees in biology, chemistry, environmental studies and mathematics. Undergraduate research projects are supervised by faculty mentors and supported by the University’s Warrington Endowment, private gifts and awards from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC). Photo by Allie_Caulfield/Wikimedia Commons.
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Spring Concert at R-MA Randolph-Macon Academy’s Spring Concert will be held Sunday, April 22, at 4:00 pm in Boggs Chapel. Bring your friends, your neighbors, and your family to this free event! The award-winning R-MA Band, Chorus, and Handbell Choir will be performing. For more information, contact Bandmaster Ed Richards at erichards@rma.edu or 540-636-5339.
Martinsburg, Virginia (West Virginia) and considered the most notorious and deceptive female spy to operate in the lower Shenandoah Valley during America’s Civil War. Boyd fought the war in an unconventional way by using a woman’s beauty and a woman’s wiles. During the war, Belle Boyd was imprisoned three times, banished to the South, and eventually banished from the United States, only to become an author and actress in England. Now available at $13.95 + tax at the Ivy Lodge Gift Shop, 101 Chester Street, Front Royal, VA 22630, open Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
By Samantha Weaver * It was Swedish poet Vilhelm Ekelund who made the following sage observation: “To read fast is as bad as to eat in a hurry.”
SU Hosts ‘Discoveries of a Triceratops and T. rex Dinosaur Hunter’ April 18 Noted paleontologist and Professor Emeritus John W. Happ, Ph.D., will present “Discoveries of a Triceratops and T. rex Dinosaur Hunter,” as the featured speaker at Shenandoah University’s annual Warrington Science Symposium on Wednesday, April 18, at 7 p.m. in Halpin Harrison Hall, Stimpson Auditorium, on main campus. The College of Arts & Sciences’ natural sciences and mathematics students will also present posters describing their research projects. Both events are free and open to the public. Expeditions to Montana’s badlands to study the chemistry of rock layers that formed when the dinosaurs disappeared led Dr. Happ to discover several exemplary skeletons of triceratops, the three-horned dinosaur. Happ and his undergraduate assistants collected bones and bone fragments, painstakingly reassembling them back at Shenandoah University. One triceratops skull showed that the dinosaur had survived a tyrannosaurus attack. Happ’s subsequent chemical analysis revealed that an outer bone layer covers triceratops horns. Further examination supports Happ’s hypothesis that this dinosaur’s horns also helped this large animal regulate its brain temperature. Happ taught chemistry at Shenandoah University for 35 years, retiring as professor emeritus in 2007. For many years he served as chair of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences. Happ is the author of several scientific publications and two book chapters on dinosaurs. His research has been featured on the Discovery Channel and on television programs in Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom. Following Happ’s lecture, undergraduates in Shenandoah University’s science and mathematics programs will present the results of their research projects in an exhibition in the lobby outside Stimpson Auditorium. The students will be on hand to explain their work and answer questions.
Obenshain Hails Signing of I-81 Study Legislation
Auditions Auditions For Zombie Prom will be held Saturday, April 21 from 10am - 1pm at Selah Theatre Project, 400 B Kendrick Lane Front Royal. Open to rising 6th-12th grade students. Directed by award-winning Dolly Stevens. PREPARATION: A 1-minute musical theatre song. Something you can ACT as well as SING. Wear comfortable clothes for a movement/ dance audition. NO JEANS, UGGS or SANDALS. PROGRAM DATES are July 9-27, 2018, Monday thru Friday, 10AM-5PM.Performance dates are July 27-July 29th. TUITION: $300. Scholarships and financial aid available. For more information, contact La Tasha at latasha@selahtheatreproject.
Belle Boyd The Rebel Spy A new item in the Ivy Lodge Gift Shop is now available. I have some autographed copies of C.W. Whitehair’s book Belle Boyd The Rebel Spy. It is the first serious non-fiction account of her life in 34 years. Boyd was from
Virginia. It carries 42% of all the truck vehicle miles traveled in the Commonwealth. But when crashes occur, I-81 can come to a standstill for all travelers. It is no secret, that in order to make significant safety improvements, it will take a large revenue investment from the Commonwealth. This study will evaluate, among other things, the feasibility of tolling heavy commercial vehicles to finance corridor improvements,” Obenshain said.
Bill Initiates I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan Senator Mark Obenshain (R-Rockingham) expressed his pleasure with the signing of SB 971 by Governor Northam. SB 971 directs the Commonwealth Transportation Board to develop and adopt an Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement plan and evaluate financing options for Interstate 81 corridor improvements. Obenshain remarked about the Governor’s action. “SB971 is the result of a bipartisan effort between the Secretary of Transportation and members of the General Assembly. I-81 is a crucial corridor for our Shenandoah Valley communities and for economic development for
* Bullies, take note: Director Wes Craven reportedly named the character Freddy Krueger, from the “Nightmare on Elm Street” horror films, after a kid who had bullied him in school. * Though coffee has been around for about 700 years, instant coffee was invented just over 100 years ago, in 1906. By George Washington. Of course, it wasn’t that George Washington. The man who made coffee more convenient -- and, many would say, less flavorful -- was from Belgium. * Those who study such things claim that there are roughly 5 million bubbles in a single glass of champagne. That factoid begs the question: How do you count the bubbles in a glass of champagne? * The next time you’re planning a European vacation, make time to visit the coast of the Netherlands, where you can stay in one of the world’s most unusual hotels. Along the banks of the Wadden Sea you’ll find Harlingen Harbour Crane, an actual derrick that was once used to haul timber. These days it holds aloft luxurious sleeping quarters designed for only one party at a time. If you need a change of scenery, just head to the control room to swing the crane around until you find a view that strikes your fancy. * Talk about a serious typo: In 2008, the Chilean mint issued thousands of copies of a coin with the country’s name spelled “Chiie” instead of “Chile.” Thought for the Day: “It is fortunate to be of high birth, but it is no less so to be of such character that people do not care to know whether you are or are not.” -- Jean de la Bruyere (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Obenshain continued, “I have been and will continue to be a strong advocate for common sense solutions for our pressing safety problems on I-81. This initiative demonstrates my commitment to the people of Virginia who live along this corridor that we must look both the needed safety improvements as well as ways to finance these improvements,” explained Obenshain. “There are real safety problems that need real solutions and I am looking forward to seeing whether this study will present those solutions.” SB971 states that the CTB shall complete its meetings by November 30, 2018 and shall submit their findings to the Governor and General Assembly by the first day of the 2019 General Assembly session. The bill and its history may be viewed here. Senator Obenshain represents the twenty-sixth district in the Virginia Senate. The district includes the city of Harrisonburg and the counties of Warren, Shenandoah, Page, Rappahannock and Rockingham (part). He is Chair of the Senate Courts of Justice Committee and is Vice-Chair of the Virginia State Crime Commission.
DMV License Plate Contest Governor Ralph Northam, Secre-
tary of Transportation Shannon Valentine, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and members of the General Assembly celebrated the eight finalists in DMV’s Take Action Against Distraction License Plate Design Contest on Thursday, April 12 at the Capitol in Richmond. Governor Northam announced Kaya Windpainter as the winner of the license plate design contest. Kaya received a $1,000 prize, courtesy of AAA. Her design concept will be available on license plates this summer. “Too many preventable injuries and fatalities result from distracted driving,” said Governor Northam. “Kaya’s design concept brings awareness to the dangers of distracted driving and the importance of staying focused on the road ahead.” “Kaya’s license plate is playing a key role in raising awareness about distracted driving and saving lives,” said Shannon Valentine, Secretary of Transportation. “Her message will make drivers think twice before taking their eyes off the road.” A student at Blacksburg High School, Kaya’s “Eyes on the Road” license plate design concept competed against seven other designs from students across the Commonwealth. Governor Northam made the announcement during a recognition ceremony at the Virginia State Capitol where all eight finalists were honored. The slogans from the eight finalists’ (listed below) license plate designs will be displayed on Virginia Department of Transportation digital message
boards on Virginia’s major roadways. “Throughout this contest, our goal was to start a conversation about distracted driving,” said DMV Commissioner Richard D. Holcomb, the Governor’s Highway Safety Representative. “With nearly 200 contest entries and more than 17,000 votes, our expectations were exceeded. Seeing Kaya’s design on license plates and the anti-distracted driving messages on digital message boards across the Commonwealth will ensure the conversation continues.” “Driving safely requires your full attention. Kaya’s license plate design, and the designs of the other contestants, is a good reminder of that,” said Martha Meade, Manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic. “AAA is proud to partner with DMV for this effort to bring distracted driving issues to the forefront.” For more information on the Take Action Against Distraction License Plate Design Contest, visit www.dmvNOW.com/ VAPlateContest.
front of Twilight Motel on April 17th19th from 7am to 3pm, weather permitting. Traffic lane shift will begin on North Royal Avenue Extended. All traffic has to merge left until past work zone. Arrow board will be in place giving advance notice of work zone. Motorists are asked to use caution while driving in this area and to be aware of crews working. Public Works 540-635-7819
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The Town of Front Royal Water Treatment Plant was awarded the 2017 Excellence in Waterworks Operations/Performance Award for Excellence in Clarification, Filtration and Backwash from the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water. The mission of the Office of Drinking Water is to protect public health by ensuring that all people in Virginia have access to an adequate supply of affordable, safe drinking water that meets federal and state drinking water standards. (www.vdh.virginia.gov) The Town of Front Royal owns and operates a Water Treatment Plant to ensure a plentiful supply of potable water to its residents and several Warren County customers for human consumption and fire suppression. The Plant is currently rated to supply up to 6.0 million gallons of water per day (mgd). The majority of the Town’s wa-
The Town of Front Royal has approved contractor to have lane closure on John Marshall Highway for road repairs from April 23-25, 2018 from 8am-4pm, weather permitting. John Marshall Highway will be closed to one lane traffic from Commonwealth Drive to Walker Avenue with flaggers directing traffic. Lake Avenue will also have flaggers directing traffic. Motorists are asked to use caution while driving in this area and be aware of flaggers and crews working. Public Works 540-635-7819.
Upcoming April 2018 Parks And Recreation Programs Photo 101: Introduction to Lighting and Composition: Good photographers understand lighting and how it affects everything in the photo. You will look at good examples, bad examples, different ways light will affect your photos, and learn different composition techniques like the rule of thirds and others. This class will be ofSee BRIEFS, 25
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CRIME OF THE WEEK
Frederick County Crime of the Week - April 9, 2018 The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to ID the individual pictured above for entering into a residents vehicle and removing a Smith & Wesson 40-cal Shield. 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 # 17004304 Hey Stewart, You seem like a good guy, but I have to tell you that the squirrels around my house are not so nice; eating my bird food, getting into my attic, and digging up my yard. – Bill in Browntown
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Hey Bill, Most of my friends in the trees work hard to build their nests and store away food. While others like to take the easier path of poaching bird food and squatting in your home; and they can be quite persistent. Squirrels are members of the family Sciuridae, a family that includes small
or medium-size rodents. The squirrel family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots (including woodchucks), flying squirrels, and prairie dogs amongst other rodents. Squirrels are indigenous to the Americas, Eurasia, and Africa, and were introduced by humans to Australia. The word "squirrel" first appears in 1327, and comes from the AngloNorman esquirel which is from the Old French escurel, the reflex of a Latin word sciurus. This Latin word was borrowed from the Ancient Greek word skiouros, which means shadow-tailed, referring to the bushy appendage possessed by many of its members. Squirrels cannot digest cellulose, so they must rely on foods rich in protein,
carbohydrates, and fats. In temperate regions, early spring is the hardest time of year for squirrels, because buried nuts begin to sprout and are no longer available for the squirrel to eat, and new food sources have not become available yet. During these times, squirrels rely heavily on the buds of trees. Unlike most mammals, Tree squirrels can descend a tree head-first. They do so by rotating their ankles 180 degrees so the hind paws are backward-pointing and can grip the tree bark. If you would like to see how it looks to be up in the trees with me go to this link: bit.ly/AskStewartSquirrel Your Friend in the Trees,
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The Front Royal/Warren County Tree Steward program began in 1997 with volunteers dedicated to improving the health of trees by providing educational programs, tree planting and care demonstrations, and tree maintenance throughout the community. The group now consists of over 30 active members with several interns working toward becoming certified tree stewards from our annual “All About Trees Class”. Each month Stewart will answer a question from our readers. Please forward it to “Stewart” in care of: frwctreestewards@comcast.net and we may publish it in a future issue. Please visit our website at:
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BRIEFS, from 23 fered on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630. The cost of the class is $25.00 per participant. This class requires a minimum of four (4) participants and a maximum of twenty (20) participants. The class is open to anyone 12 years of age and older; anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
By JoAnn Derson * Can’t finish your income tax return on time? Get IRS Form 4868 to file for a six-month extension. By filing for an extension and making an estimated payment (if that applies to you), you’ll save yourself the hassle of penalties and interest on balances owed. If you are having trouble coming up with the payment, try applying for an installment payment plan. Get IRS Form 9465. * Yes, you can add tea to your baked goods for a refined and interesting flavor. Try infusing melted butter with tea leaves and strain, or add fine tea directly to cookie recipes, particularly shortbread recipes. It looks and tastes wonderful, and what a complement to a steamy cuppa. * “Get grease stains off a concrete driveway with kitty litter. Pour several cups of plain litter over the stain, and wait a couple of hours for it to soak up all the oil. Sweep up and remove the litter, then finish with a degreaser and the hose.” -- P.R. in Tennessee * The fleck test for diner creamers: “If you see little flecks of white in your coffee, ask for a new cup and new creamer; it’s starting to turn.” -- X.S. on the road * If you have water stains on your car’s upholstery, use a can of carpet cleaner. It’s spray and wipe without rinsing. * Here’s fun for kids. Secure slivers of bar soap in a small mesh bag (we use a cut piece of the bag onions come in). Tie it to the bath tap, and when you draw a bath, let the water run over the soap. It’s a bubble bath! Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
Photo 201: Learning How to Shoot in Manual Mode. This class teaches the ever popular, “How do I get off of automatic mode?” Coming out of this class, students will have a good basis of understanding of the three main factors that go into manual settings and how to determine which ones to prioritize. This class will be offered on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630. The cost of the class is $45.00 per participant. This class requires a minimum of four (4) participants and a maximum of twenty (20) participants. The class is open to anyone 12 years of age and older; anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Level Up With Reading: Reading is not only fun but extremely rewarding to life. Warren County Parks and Recreation wants to be a part of rewarding you even further. Whether you are just learning to read or you are a frequent traveler of words, we want to cheer you on for every book you finish. Each month, you will be able to pick up a Level Up with Reading form to track how many books you read that month. At the end of the month, turn in your form and win a reward for the amount you’ve read. The more you read, the higher the level of reward you can win. So pick up a book and join the adventure! Dates: April 1 – April 30, 2018. This is a free for all ages, drop in program. No pre-registration is required. Defensive Firearms Class: The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department will be holding a Defensive Firearms Class for those interested on Saturday, April 14, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630. This class is open to anyone 10 years of age and older; those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This class is a complete program covering the basics of firearm safety and is designed for individuals using all types of firearms. This class will cover: Gun Education, Gun Safety, Hand to Hand Combat, Aiming/Firing a Gun, Gun Cleaning. The cost is $75.00 per participant and is limited to 35 participants; pre-registration is required. For more information about the course contact Rex King at DFV357@yahoo.com Kings Dominion Super Saver Discount Tickets: The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department is offering “Super Saver” discount tickets for Paramount’s Kings Dominion. These tickets are only valid Saturday, March 24, 2018 through Sunday, May 20, 2018, except park rental days. The cost is $40.00 per ticket for ages 3 and older. Ticket information can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center. Yarn-It! We invite you to join our very own “sewing circle” and get together with friends, family, and fellow craft-oholics in this free program. Bring along your knitting needles, crochet hooks, spinning wheels, carding paddles, and cross stitch panels. Trade patterns and even teach each other new skills while you share sto-
ries and laughs. Yarn-It! is open to all types of crafting projects from knitting to scrapbooking. We want you to get creative with what you love. This program will be held on Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. through April 27, 2018 at the Warren County Health and Human Services Complex Band Room, 465 West 15th Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630. There is no cost to come out and craft; those persons 14 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Small children are welcome but are the responsibility of their guardian and will not be permitted to wander/play in the gym. This is a drop in program; no pre-registration is required. To see if any of these programs are eligible for online registration, visit us on the web at parksandrecreation. warrencountyva.net Registration information for any of these programs can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@warrencountyva. net
Samuels Public Library Adult Programming May 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 course be the stepping stone to your success. English as a Second Language: Samuels Public Library invites you to register and attend the English as a Second Language course. This course will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. The ESL course is completely free. Learning English will not only enhance your quality of life but open many doors and present new opportunities. Does Not Compute! Need some help with your computer or a personal device? Come into the Library or give us a call to sign up for one-on-one help with reference staff between 10 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. on most Tuesdays. Patrons are limited to two 15 minute sessions unless time permits. Exploring Computers: Samuel Public Library invites you to attend our intermediate computer class and improve your skills. Each month explore a new computer program or application in a safe, friendly environment with other intermediate users. Classes are held on Thursdays at 1:00 P.M-2:00 P.M. May will focus on free alternative social media websites/apps and other
software for your computer. 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. 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, May 5th and focus on Microsoft PowerPoint. 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 (May 9th & 23rd). All ability levels welcome. Genealogy workshop: Interested in learning about your family’s history? Samuels Public Library invites you to come out Tuesday, May 8th 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. Mother’s Day Gift Workshop & Tea: Samuels Public Library invites you to our Mother’s Day Gift Workshop & Tea on Saturday, May 12th at 2:00 P.M. This is an adult program but mature children accompanied by a responsible caregiver are always welcome. Registration required to ensure there are enough materials for everyone. Downloading Media: Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and learn how to download books to your computer or handheld electronic devices in a small, supportive environment. Participants are encouraged to bring their personal laptop, smartphone or eReader. This session meets every third Tuesday of the month. This program will be on Tuesday, May 15th at 6:00 P.M.
Academic achievement Kevin McGuirk and John Schaffer of Front Royal were named to the fall 2017 Dean’s List at the University of Dallas. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) student-athlete Matthew Vita-
gliano of Clear Brook reached a career-best 14.87 meters on his sixth and final attempt to finish in fourth place in the long jump at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championship. This is the first All-America certificate for the senior, who moved up from ninth place to fourth with his final effort, which eclipsed his previous long of the day (14.48 meters) by nearly .40. The top 8 in the field of 15 earn All-America. Vitagliano (James Wood HS) entered the meet as the 12th seed with a season-best distance of 14.64 meters. Jared Drown of Winchester, VA has been named to the Dean’s List at Western New England University for the Fall Semester 2017. Drown is working toward a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Several students at Bob Jones University were recently recognized as legacy students by the BJU Alumni Association. Each year the BJU Alumni Association is pleased to recognize second, third, and fourth generation legacy students. In order to be eligible, students must have at least one parent who graduated from BJU. Ian Dyke of Front Royal is a Junior majoring in English Education. Anna Nantz of Linden is a Freshman majoring in Graphic Design. Ryan McCarty, a finance major from Winchester, VA is among the 106 Professional Golf Management students at Coastal Carolina University with a 3.0 GPA or higher. A 2.0 GPA is required to remain enrolled in the program. Congratulations to Ryan Kennedy Named to the Fall 2017 Dean’s List at Kennesaw State University. The University of Hartford is pleased to announce that Ben and Max Bieryla of Front Royal have been named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2017. Winchester native Zoe Thomas an Ithaca College student majoring in Theatre Arts Management, was named to the Dean’s List in the college’s School of Humanities and Sciences for the fall 2017 semester. Matthew Vitagliano of Clear Brook 22624 is a member of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men’s track & field team and has helped the Engineers through the first three meets of the season. Autumn Heidenthal, a resident of Winchester, VA, was honored for academic achievement by being named to the Dean’s List at Delaware Valley University for the Fall 2017 semester. Hard work in high school has paid off for college-bound seniors. Jayden Johnson, of Winchester, Va., has been granted the Veronica Founder’s Scholarship to study Psychology at Alvernia University in the fall. Johnson is currently a senior at Millbrook High School.
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Engle’s Angle: “Who Ya Gonna Call?” By Kevin S. Engle My wife and I saw it as we were leaving the house. A dead deer. Across the road, in a neighbor’s driveway. Someone must have hit it with a car. When we got home a couple hours later, it was still there. About fifteen minutes after that, my wife got a text. From the neighbor. “Could we help her drag it out of the driveway?” Ah, sure. I wasn’t thrilled about moving a dead animal, but you know, help thy neighbor. I changed clothes and headed outside. By the time I got there, the situation had already been handled. There were three players involved. Number one. Neighbor with Dead Deer. Number two. Her neighbor. Gung Ho. A do-whatever-it-takesto-get-the-job-done kind of woman. I think Energizer got their idea for the bunny from watching her. And number three. Woman with Truck and Trailer. She lives up the road. The deer was already on the trailer. Partially covered with a blue tarp. Gung Ho was toting twelve ounces bottles of Coke. “Are you having a picnic?” I asked, trying to be funny. “It helps break up the blood,” she said matter-of-factly. I said the only intelligent thing that came to mind. “Oh.” And how does Gung Ho know this? Her job. Don’t ask. The four of us stood around chit chatting for a few minutes as Gung Ho and Neighbor with Dead Deer poured Coca Cola on the dried blood, washing it down the driveway.
“What are you going to do with the deer?” I asked Woman with Truck and Trailer. “Do you really want to know?” I thought I did. “Yes,” I replied hesitantly. “About 11:00 tonight, I’ll take it up the road where there aren’t any houses and dump it.” I nodded and wondered if she’d ever done the same thing with a body. Obviously, Gung Ho and Woman With Truck and Trailer are two you don’t want to mess with. Women who know how to get things done. Handle stuff. Remember the title song from the movie Ghostbusters? “If there’s something strange in your neighborhood Who you gonna call? (Ghostbusters) If there’s something weird And it don’t look good Who you gonna call? (Ghostbusters)” Later that day, I started humming it, with my own lyrics. “If you’ve got a dead deer, in your neighborhood, Who ya gonna call? (Deer Haulers). If you’ve got a problem And it don’t look good, Who ya gonna call? (Deer Haulers).” About twenty years ago, when living in a townhouse, we had squirrel issues. I had to live trap and move a few. It scared the crap out of me. I could just see it. I’m driving down the road, relocating an angry squirrel in the back of my car. And when angry squirrel got out of that cage and took a chunk out of me, it would not be pretty. It was obvious I wasn’t the right person for that job. Then or now. At least now, I know who to call. Deer Haulers! – kevinengle456@comcast.net
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Friday, April 13 Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low
By The History Channel * On April 18, 1775, as British troops march out of Boston on a mission to confiscate the American arsenal at Concord, Massachusetts, patriots Paul Revere and William Dawes set out on horseback to sound the alarm. Early on the morning of April 19, a British patrol captured Revere and briefly questioned him. * On April 16, 1789, newly elected President George Washington leaves his Mount Vernon, Virginia, home and heads for New York, to be sworn in as the first American president. Washington had admitted that he would have preferred to stay in retirement. * On April 22, 1889, at precisely high noon, some 50,000 to 60,000 would-be settlers make a mad dash into the newly opened Oklahoma Territory to claim cheap land. Towns like Norman, Oklahoma City, Kingfisher and Guthrie sprang up almost overnight. * On April 21, 1953, two of Sen. Joseph McCarthy’s chief aides return to the U.S. after a controversial investigation of United States Information Service posts in Europe. As a result, thousands of books were ordered removed from USIS libraries. Authors targeted included Dashiell Hammett, W.E.B. Du Bois, Herman Melville, John Steinbeck and Henry Thoreau.
around 56. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. 6pm - 10pm Mountain Laurel Montessori School 20th Annual Gala Auction: Parents Night Out & Auction Fundraiser at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club, 134 Golf Club Cir. Front Royal. Enjoy a fun night out with a catered dinner, drinks, musical entertainment by Mandatory Fun, dancing, silent and live auctions, raffle and much, much more! All proceeds help us to continue to provide quality education for our students, present scholarships, fund ground improvements, purchase new materials for our classrooms, and provide professional development for our teachers. Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. Order tickets online at http://mountainlaurelmontessori. org/event/1191-2/. On-site childcare is $20 per child, with limited childcare spaces. To reserve your child’s space e-mail omartin@ mlm-school.org 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm. Saturday, April 14 Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. 8:30am - 3pm Cars for a Cause Nostalgic Car Show at Shenandoah University Former Armory Building, 608 Millwood Pike, Winchester. The 8th Annual Cars For A Cause Car Show will be held on the lawn of Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre of Shenandoah University at 1460 University Dr in Winchester. The show benefits Shenandoah University’s campus Relay For Life to help raise money to fight cancer alongside the American Cancer Society. Raindate is April 15th.Please call Ted at (304) 261-1303 or Emily at (540) 273-4640 for more informa-
tion. 9am - 4pm Scottish “Backyard” Highland Games at Kernstown Battlefield, 610 Battle Park Drive. The Kernstown Battlefield Association (KBA) and Clan Adrenalin will host a “backyard” Highland Games. The backyard game is a smaller one than the one they will host in July, with primarily the competition taking place. The competition will benefit Warrior 360, a veteran sponsored 501(c)(3) that supports veterans with everything from medical care to housing needs. A contingent of wounded warriors will be competing at these games. Shaffer’s BBQ will be on hand to sell refreshments and otherwise support the games. The Armstrong Irish Dance Academy will be dancing at lunchtime. Please bring your own chairs. http://kernstownbattle.org 10am - 3pm Shenandoah AquaBlaze at Downriver Canoe Company, 884 Indian Hollow Rd. Bentonville, Va. Take on the Shenandoah AquaBlaze, where all you need are trail shoes, decent paddle skills, endurance, and the desire to spend a great day off the beaten path. The AquaBlaze is our fastest-growing race, and that’s because it is the next best thing to an adventure race--a great day in the woods, pushing your limits in a beautiful place with your favorite teammate...but without all the map reading and equipment! Because who needs a mountain bike? Not you, not today! You’ll be hitting one of the most picturesque rivers and mountain trails Virginia can offer at one of the prettiest times of the year. The adventure starts with a 13-mile paddle section on the Shenandoah River followed by a 13-mile trail run or trek through Shenandoah River State Park to the finish line. With this race format you’ll only need a pair of running shoes, water supply, and race nutrition. Sign up to compete, or just come out and enjoy a day of racing at your own pace by yourself
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* On April 20, 1978, Soviet aircraft force a Korean Air Lines passenger jet to land on a frozen lake after the jet veers into Russian airspace. A civilian American aircraft later retrieved the survivors. * On April 19, 1993, at Mount Carmel in Waco, Texas, the FBI launches a tear-gas assault on the Branch Davidian compound, ending a tense 51-day standoff with the religious cult. The compound was burned to the ground, and some 80 Branch Davidians perished in the inferno. * On April 17, 2002, ABC airs the 10,000th episode of the daytime drama “General Hospital,” the network’s longest-running soap opera. The show premiered on April 1, 1963. (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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or with a teammate. 703-266-9995. 10am - 3pm Every Child Matters Jubilee at 465 West 15th St. Front Royal. Please join Warren County Social Services for a fun and educational FREE day of spreading awareness and preventing child abuse in our Community! Pictures with surprise characters from 11-2. Petting Zoo from 10-12. Tug of War challenge! Free. (540) 635-1021 11am - 12:30pm Warren County Democratic Committee Monthly Meeting at Team Waller Open House, 213 East Main St. Front Royal. https://www.warrencodems. org 6pm - 8:30pm A Taste for Books at Samuels Public Library, 330 E Criser Rd. Front Royal. The Library’s annual event has a theme of “Coming Home” this year. They are celebrating all things Front Royal, Warren County, and the surrounding places that make where we live so special! Celebrating the outdoor fun of hiking, canoeing, antique hunting, beer and wine, and everything in between. Music for the event will highlight local musicians. Participating groups will host a table, decorating it, along with costumes and food to reflect a favorite book. There will be a 19th century- 1800s including Civil War Era, hats and bustles section. Another section will be the 1900s to 1950s, including Flappers to Elvis to Helltown. A third section will be 1960 to the present (includes Hippies & Boomers to Robots & Nerds). Come enjoy the food, costumes, games, and music!! Get some tips on some great books to add to your reading list as well! 540-635-3153. 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO at Elks Lodge, 4088 Guard Hill Road, Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm. 8:30pm - 10:30pm Spring Fling Event at 9 Church Street Front Royal. This is a fundraiser featuring folk singer Sally Mae Foster for the Stepping Stones Clubhouse, a non profit. $5.00 cover. Sunday, April 15 Rain. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Sunday Night: Rain before 2am, then showers after 2am. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 90%. 8:30am Shenandoah Tenderfoot Adventure Race at Downriver Canoe Company, 884 Indian Hollow Rd. Bentonville, Va. The Shenandoah Tenderfoot adventure race (AR) is simple enough to enjoy but challenging enough to be considered an adventure race. It is an off-road, all-terrain, scavenger hunt with paddling on the Shenandoah River and biking and trekking in Shenandoah River State Park. Perfect for families and for beginner adventure racers. The morning of the race, you’ll get a checkpoints map, with a list of “Rules of Travel”. Teams have 3 hours to find as many checkpoints as possible. Highest point accumulation in the shortest amount time determines ranking. There are two types of categories: Family and Adventure Class. The family team (with 2- or 3-person teams) must have at least one member younger than age 16 and participates in a shorter, easier version of the Adventure Class course. The Adventure Class (soloist or 2- or 3-person teams) offers a longer, more challenging course with a lot of option-
al opportunities to really have an adventure and hone those navigation and trail skills. Sunday April 15, 9:30 AM: Pre-race brief (Mandatory for all team captains) at the race start area Sunday April 15, 10:00 AM: Race starts Sunday April 15, 1:00 PM: Race finishes Sunday April 15, 12:00 PM-2:30 PM: Post-race food and award ceremony. Prices vary. info@adventureenablers.com 2pm Open House at Randolph-Macon Academy, 200 Academy Dr. Front Royal. Students looking for a superior college-prep education are invited to join RandolphMacon Academy for a free information session and tour on Sunday, April 15, 2018. Students and their families will hear from admission and academic staff and enjoy a tour of the campus with a current student. Tours begin promptly at 2:00 p.m. and while reservations are appreciated, walk-ins are welcome. For more information or to RSVP, call 540-636-5484, e-mail admission@rma. edu, or sign up online at http://rma.edu/ open-house 540-636-5482. Monday, April 16 Showers, mainly before 8am. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. 10am - 1pm Free Gardening Tips at 220 N Commerce Ave, Front Royal. Master Gardeners will be in the Extension Office in the Warren County Government Center on Monday mornings until October to answer questions and help you with gardening problems. You may stop by the Extension Office or call them at 540-635-4549. Tuesday, April 17 Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Wednesday, April 18 Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. 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, April 19 9:30am - 11am Goodlatte Staff Open Door Meeting at Woodstock Town Hall Council Chambers, 135 North Main St. Woodstock, Va. A member of Rep. Bob Goodlatte’s staff 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. 12 noon - 1pm Goodlatte Staff Open Door Meeting at Strasburg Town Hall Committee Room, 174 East King Street, Strasburg. A member of Rep. Bob Goodlatte’s staff will be available to meet with citizens to assist with problems they might have with a See CALENDAR, 28
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CALENDAR, from 27 federal agency and hear their views on current issues before Congress. 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO at Elks Lodge, 4088 Guard Hill Road, Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm. Friday, April 20 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm. 7:30pm To Music... at Front Royal Presbyterian Church, 115 Luray Ave. Front Royal. Blue Ridge Singers present their Spring concert, “To Music”, featuring Choral Works by Vaughn Williams, Sametz, Part, Elder, Guillaume, and more! Sponsored in part by Marion Park Lewis Foundation. Free concert - suggested donation: $10. http://www. blueridgesingers.com/ Saturday, April 21 9am - 4pm Redbud Festival at Browntown Community Center, 96 Browntown Rd. Bentonville, Va. Each year in mid-April, the Browntown Community Center hosts its an-
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nual Redbud Festival in celebration of the wild Redbud Trees that peak their purple blooms along the scenic roadsides. Bake sale, crafts, photo contest, duck race, and other entertainment. 540-636-3588. 9am Bake Sale at Southern States, 50 Water St. Front Royal. From the Warren County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. Proceeds benefit Warren County Student Scholarships. 10am - 4pm Anniversary Celebration at Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 19 W Cork St. Winchester. Help the Discovery Museum celebrate their anniversary! There will be special entertainers, fantastic activities for all ages, and a new exhibit opening! Register for the baking contest, and check out the new Musical Garden exhibit! $5 for Non-Members Free for Members. 10am - 5pm 85th Historic Garden Week throughout Virginia. Each spring visi-
tors are welcomed to over 250 of Virginia’s most beautiful gardens, homes and historic landmarks during “America’s Largest Open House.” This 8-day statewide event provides visitors a unique opportunity to see unforgettable gardens at the peak of Virginia’s springtime color, as well as beautiful houses sparkling with over 2,300 flower arrangements created by Garden Club of Virginia members. Tour proceeds fund the restoration and preservation of more than 40 of Virginia’s historic public gardens and landscapes, a research fellowship program, and a Garden Club of Virginia Centennial project with Virginia State Parks. 804-644-7776. http://www.vagardenweek.org/ In our area: Situated in rolling farmland, 4 tour properties highlight Clarke County’s natural attributes and provide a contrast of architectural styles and elements. Whether it is from a 435-foot bluff above the Shenandoah, or looking
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across the expansive pastures towards the Blue Ridge Mountains, each home reflects a visionary outlook. Through renovation or innovation, whether traditional or progressive, each home brings a renewed perspective to living in this beautiful section of Northern Virginia. Highlights include fox-country views, an outdoor ballroom and an award-winning garden. Tour is headquartered at Blandy Experimental Farm, the State Arboretum and a restoration project of the Garden Club of Virginia. $30 pp, $40 pp day-of. Hosted by The Little Garden Club of Winchester and The Winchester-Clarke Garden Club. Tickets are available to purchase at the WinchesterFrederick County Visitors Center, 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Road, Winchester. 4pm - 7pm All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner at Front Royal Church Of The Brethren, 106 W. 13th Street, Front Royal. Prices at the door: $7.00 adult/ $4.00 child. Children 4 & under eat free (price includes all you can eat spaghetti, salad, bread, drink and dessert.) All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO at Elks Lodge, 4088 Guard Hill Road, Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm. 7pm Sexual Assault Survivor Candlelight Vigil at Chester and Main St. Front Royal. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the Laurel Center provides sexual assault services to Front Royal and Warren County. Tonight will be a candlelight
vigil for all community members who attend the vigil. A proclamation will be read, a choir to sing at the event, an open mic session and readings from survivors and staff from the Laurel Center. Ribbons from the Gazebo and along Main Street are being placed to keep the awareness. 8pm National Park Service Star Gazing Party at Thoburn Property, Bowmans Mill Road, Middletown. Come look through our telescopes, or bring yours and we can show you how to use it. Co-sponsored by the National Park Service, the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation. Meet at the Thoburn Property, Bowman’s Mill Road, Middletown (the site will be marked by signs). If the weather looks questionable, please call ahead to verify the event is still on - 540-869-3051. Directions to the site: 1. Just south of Middletown, from U.S. Route 11, turn left onto Water Plant Road. Proceed 1 mile to the intersection with Long Meadow Road. 2. Turn right onto Long Meadow Road. Proceed 0.1 mile. 3. Turn right onto Bowman’s Mill Road. Proceed 1.4 miles to Thoburn Redoubt. 4. The Thoburn Tract is marked by a Civil War Trails sign and some Waysides. Turn right into the property. For more information see: http://www.nps.gov/ cebe Sunday, April 22 12 noon - 6pm Rally in the Alley on
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Loudoun St. Winchester. This annual, FREE block party is a great place to meet your neighbors, make new friends, listen to music, try out local restaurants and have a rockin’ good time! Rally in the Alley benefits the Winchester Main Street Foundation. Live Music, Local Food, Beer & Wine, Crafters, Fun for the Kids. Admission: FREE. Rally in the Alley is held the length of Indian Alley from Wolfe Street to the Braddock Street parking garage. http://rallyinthealley. com 4pm Randolph-Macon Academy Spring Concert at Boggs Chapel, 200 Academy Dr. Front Royal. Bring your friends, your neighbors, and your family to this free event! The award-winning R-MA Band, Chorus, and Handbell Choir will be performing. For more information, contact Bandmaster Ed Richards at erichards@ rma.edu or 540-636-5339. 4pm - 6pm Heaven and Earth at Front Royal Presbyterian Church, 115 Luray Ave. Front Royal. The Front Royal Oratorio Society presents “Heaven and Earth”, a very special spring concert, featuring John Rutter’s exquisitely beautiful Requiem and a selection of beloved sacred songs and hymns. The concert falls on Earth Day weekend, so join the celebration! Freewill offerings accepted. 540-635-4842. Monday, April 23 10am - 1pm Free Gardening Tips at 220 N Commerce Ave, Front Royal. Master Gardeners will be in the Extension Office in the Warren County Government Center on Monday mornings until October to answer questions and help you with gardening problems. You may stop by the Extension Office or call them at 540-635-4549. 5pm Advertising Reservation Deadline for Warren/Frederick County Report Newspaper. To place an ad contact Alison
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be joining a morning of fun and experience specialty coffee like you never have before! Explore what makes each of the three coffee shops unique in Winchester, Virginia. Take a journey into the world of specialty coffee and the local coffee scene. The Coffee Caravan is an event filled with fellow coffee enthusiasts and amazing baristas! Prepare to sample lots of coffee and see specialty coffee up close and personal! Join an elite group of coffee lovers with a behind the scenes, one of a kind adventure! Each participant must have a ticket, no tag alongs or children please. This event is a drive to event. Each participant will use their own vehichle to drive to each location, addresses will be provided once ticket has been purchased. Limited number of tickets available. Refunds only until 10 days prior to the event. Groups are welcome, but you must contact the organizer of the event a month prior. Min Age 18. Visit www.thecappuccinotraveler. com for more info and tickets. Or connect on all social media under “The Cappuccino Traveler” 10am - 4pm Touch-A-Truck at Frederick County Fairgrounds, 155 Fairground Rd. Clear Brook, Va. Join us for an interactive day to touch (and learn about) some of your favorite vehicles! Trucks of all shapes and sizes, emergency response vehicles, RC cars, and more will be on hand for littles and bigs alike to explore. We are offering a sensory-friendly block of time from 10am until 12 noon for our friends who may not wish to experience lights and sounds. Tickets are $5 per person. Proceeds will benefit local children with developmental disabilities attend summer camp programming. facebook.com/events/166418743980672 2pm - 7pm Community Outreach Concert at the Gazebo at Main and Chester St. Front Royal. Dynamic Life Ministries will be hosting an outreach/concert event today at the Gazebo Area located at Main/Chester Streets. Enjoy music, food, face painting, balloon art and corn hole toss. Community See CALENDAR, 30
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and bands from local churches. 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO at Elks Lodge, 4088 Guard Hill Road, Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm.
Thursday, May 3 6pm National Day of Prayer at Main and Chester Streets Front Royal. The National Day of Prayer will be held today at the Gazebo featuring prayers, speakers, singers
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at the Kernstown Battlefield! The battlefield will be opening for the 2018 season. Opening weekend at the Kernstown Battlefield. There will be tours of the Battlefield, the 1854 Pritchard House, the Museum and the Artillery Annex. Several periods groups are planning to attend & camp out on the Battlefield, including Gereral Jackson, Doctor McGuire, and members of the Civil Wa Historical Impressions group. The Gift Shop also will be open. Other activities to be announced. kernstownbattle.org Admission: FREE 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO at Elks Lodge, 4088 Guard
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Monday, May 7 10am - 1pm Free Gardening Tips at 220 N Commerce Ave, Front Royal. Master Gardeners will be in the Extension Office in the Warren County Government Center on Monday mornings until October to answer questions and help you with gardening problems. You may stop by the Extension Office or call them at 540-635-4549. 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 Thursday, May 10 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO at Elks Lodge, 4088 Guard Hill Road, Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm.
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