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Critically endangered Scimitar-horned Oryx born in Front Royal facility
A female scimitar-horned oryx calf at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. She was the first calf to be successfully conceived through artificial insemination without anesthesia. The technique could be used on females reintroduced to the wild, increasing the genetic diversity of reintroduced herds. Photos: Josh Corvelli/Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute.
A scimitar-horned oryx calf was born at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) in Front Royal, Virginia, June 30. The 22-pound
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efficiency. The procedure also takes less time, with Rizzo able to walk out of the restraint device immediately to rejoin her herd. Scimitar-horned oryx were extinctin-the-wild until 2016 when the Environment Agency—Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Government of Chad started releasing oryx born in human care to the wild. Since the reintroductions began, there are now approximately 100 animals living in the wild. The oryx have been breeding successfully naturally, but this breakthrough in assisted reproduction means that scientists can ship sperm across the world and artificially inseminate females before they are reintroduced to the wild. That would make the population more genetically diverse, which would increase resistance to disease and help prevent inbreeding in the small population. SCBI plays a leading role in the Smithsonian’s global efforts to save wildlife species from extinction and train future generations of conservationists. SCBI spearheads research programs at its headquarters in Front Royal, Virginia, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and at field research stations and training sites worldwide. SCBI scientists tackle some of today’s most complex conservation challenges by applying and sharing what they learn about animal behavior and reproduction, ecology, genetics, migration and conservation sustainability.
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The call is out to local veterans for free trip to D.C. war memorials Top of Winchester hub of Honor Flights Network sponsors the day trips by bus
Veterans from three major American conflicts get to meet Bob Dole on a day trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the World War II, Korean, Vietnam, Iwo Jima and Arlington National Cemetery war memorials. Dole, a retired American politician and World War II Veteran, is 94 years old and goes every Saturday to the WWII Memorial to greet veterans from all over the country. NBC wanted to film the story of Bob Dole and his weekly WWII Memorial visits. On Monday, July 2, the Top of Winchester hub of Honor Flights Network collected willing veterans to meet him and be filmed. Photos courtesy of Honor Flights Network.
By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report Calling all local veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam! The Honor Flights Network is a nationwide group whose mission is to contact the most senior veterans of these wars from all over the country, fly them to Dulles airport at no cost to them, where they’re greeted by volunteers and then given a day of honor with a bus trip to Washington D.C. to see their memorials.
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Veterans of World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars enjoy a day in Washington D.C. at the World War II, Korean, Vietnam, Iwo Jima memorials and the Arlington National Cemetery. They are accompanied by guardians who help keep them safe and help with anything they need.
the trips, but thought it would be great to bus local vets to the memorials from here, and in the summer of 2016, started Winchester’s Top of Virginia program. She’s already organized four trips so far for veterans of Winchester, Frederick, Clarke, Warren and Shenandoah counties and surrounding areas. The next one is scheduled for September. “We are currently looking for more veterans from the surrounding coun-
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ties to honor on our next trip, which will be Saturday, September 8, and there are still spots available,” said Klopp. The bus will leave from Shenandoah University in Winchester, hopefully full of local veterans. “There a lot of people from Winchester but there’s got to be a ton of people from Warren and other counties. There is absolutely NO COST to the veterans, and everyone we’ve taken has said it was one of the most memorable experiences of their lives,” she said. She added, “but we’ll take anyone who can get here, not just local peo-
ple.” Three veterans from Front Royal have gone on the trips, but she would like to reach a lot more. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, an estimated 640 WWII veterans die each day. The time to express our thanks to these brave men and women is running out, they say. “And we want to stress that it’s completely free. Many older people think there’s got to be a catch when it’s advertised that anything is free, that it’s a scam, but we ask people who have taken the trips to tell others,” said Klopp. The free trips are possible through many donations. “A typical trip is a day in D.C. visiting the World War II, Korean War, Vietnam, Iwo Jima war memorials and Arlington National Cemetery to see the tombs of unknown soldiers and See VETERANS, 6
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VETERANS, from 4 the changing of the Guard,” she said. Another trip with veterans from Harrisonburg and Staunton is scheduled for October 13. Staunton has no hub, so the Winchester group contacted the American Legion there and they were thrilled to participate, so they will meet them in Staunton to pick up participants. There are other Virginia hubs in Norfolk, Williamsburg, Richmond and Bedford, but the Winchester group is the closest one to D.C. A free breakfast, lunch and dinner are all included in the day. The participants get a shirt with a name badge, and they are paired with guardians who accompany them to ensure their safety, assist with the meals, get them
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A group of World War II, Korean and Vietnam War veterans gathered to have their photo taken in Washington, D.C. during a visit to see memorials from the wars they experienced.
with their military affiliation or the name of the ship they served on. “It means a lot to the vets when school kids on field trips to the memorials come up to them and thank them for their service,” said Klopp. The trips are also open to Vietnam veterans, although senior World War II survivors, along with those other veterans who may be terminally ill get priority. According to the Honor Flight website, “Of all of the wars in recent memory, it was World War II that truly threatened our very existence as a nation—and as a culturally diverse, free society.” She said they take vets in order of age, and give priority to WWII and Korean veterans, then welcome Vietnam vets if there’s space, and there
often is. On the last trip there were seven WWII vets, seven from the Korean War and 12 from Vietnam. The group has taken a total of about 100 vets so far and are looking for more to enjoy the trip to D.C. To be a part of the trip, people must fill out and sign an application form for medical release. The form can be found on the Honor flight website at https://www.honorflight-tov.org/ The guardians must also fill out a form, also found on the website. Guardians’ expenses are also paid. For information, call Dianne Klopp at (540) 692-9197, email: honorflighttov@gmail.com, or visit: https://www. honorflight-tov.org/ or write to P.O. box 163, Middletown, VA 22645. – carol@areaguides.com
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Front row (L to R): John Neggia (Witherbee, NY), Leonard “Bill” Sours (Maurertown, VA), James Starosta (Winchester, VA), Thomas Strickler (Front Royal, VA), Donald Thumma (Boiling Springs, PA), Herb Ernshaw (Stephens City, VA), Kenton Gambill (Strasburg, VA). Back row (L to R): Carmel Whetzel (Winchester, VA), Al Houston (Woodstock, VA), Norman Peryea (Woodstock, VA), Donald Keller (Strasburg, VA), Jack Einstein (Clearbrook, VA), Fred Hepner (Woodstock, VA), Leon Pope (Winchester, VA). Hepner, Keller, and Pope are all veterans of the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1944.
Twenty-Five World War II veterans assembled on Saturday, June 9th at the American Military Heritage Museum east of Stephens City, VA. The reunion of veterans is held annually in conjunction with the muse-
um’s June open house event. Dozens of veterans from WW II, Korea, and Vietnam participated in the events and later joined their family members and museum staff for a noon luncheon in their honor. Over 450
visitors visited the museum’s displays during the two-day event. Additional pictures of the event can be found at https://facebook.com/amhmuseum/ – news@warrencountyreport.com
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At one time, the Federal Reserve’s sole mandate was to maintain stable prices and to “fight inflation.” To the Fed, the financial press, and most everyone else “inflation” means rising
prices instead of its original and true definition as an increase in the money supply. Rising prices are a consequence – a very painful consequence – of money printing. Naturally, the Fed and all other central bankers prefer the definition of inflation as a rise in prices which insidiously hides the fact that they, being the issuers of currency, are the real culprit for increased prices. Be that as it may, the common understanding of inflation as rising prices has always been seen as pernicious and destructive to an economy and living standards. In the perverted world of modern economics, however, the idea of inflation as an intrinsic evil has been turned on its head and monetary authorities the world over now have “inflation targets” which they hope to attain. America’s central bank is right in line with this lunacy, as it has been reported that at the Fed’s “May minutes” it wants “a temporary period of inflation modestly above 2 percent [which] would be consistent with the Committee’s symmetric inflation objective.”* Translated into understandable verbiage, the Fed wants everyone to pay at least 2% higher prices for the goods they buy. Yes, by some crazed thinking US monetary officials believe that con-
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OPINION sumers paying higher prices is somehow good for economic activity and standards of living! Of course, anyone with a modicum of sense can see that this is absurd and that those who espouse such policy should be laughed at and summarily locked up in an asylum! Yet, this is now standard policy, not just with the Fed, but with the ECU and other central banks. The baneful consequence of this economic quackery is being felt by American workers as admitted by the Labor Department. Instead of spurring expansion, inflation is eating into and depressing wages:
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For workers in ‘production and nonsupervisory” positions, the valof the average paycheck has actually declined in the past year. For those workers, average ‘real wages’ – a measure of pay that takes inflation into account fell – from $22.62 in May 2017 to $22.59 in May of 2018.*
While the decline in nominal wages is not significant, the manner in which the government now calculates inflation has been skewed to understate its impact. Under the previous calculation, the current US inflation rate is probably closer to 5%. Wage stagnation is not new. Average real wages peaked more than 40 years ago and have fallen in real terms ever since. Not surprisingly, the drop in wages in real terms began soon after the US went off the last vestiges of the gold standard in 1971. As sound theory has long ago demonstrated, the idea of economic growth through money printing is absurd. Increases in living standards and real wages can only come about through savings, investment, and capital accumulation. Workers who have superior tools and equipment are obviously more productive than those that do not. Yet, capital goods have to be produced and production takes place over time. Savings allow for the
production process. The level of wages is also closely linked to savings. The greater savings an economy has enables entrepreneurs to bid for workers and increase wage rates. This is how wages rise – competition for labor among businessmen pushes up wage rates. The more savings entrepreneurs have, the higher they can bid for employees. How and why wage rates rise and how employment is created had been understood by economists of yesteryear. Today, however, the profession is dominated by “inflationists” and monetary cranks who believe that nearly every economic problem can be solved by the printing press. Anyone who holds such ideas cannot be taken seriously. While the Federal Reserve may think an inflation target will create prosperity, the reality for real wages is quite the opposite. The laws of economic science have not been repealed. An inflation target will lead to the impoverishment of not just workers, but lower living standards for all. *Jeff Stein and Andrew van Dam, “For the Biggest Group of American Workers, Wages Aren’t Just Flat. They’re Falling.” The Washington Post. 16 June 2018 A10. James P. Philbin is an Adjunct Economics Professor at Northern Virginia Community College
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Owner Steven Ontiveros says impact has been greater than expected
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By Ian Dyke Warren/Frederick County Report The Fireball Arcade has touched down at 218 E Main St., Front Royal, and the impact has been greater than expected, according to owner Steven Ontiveros. Opened on May 25, the 80s spacethemed arcade has already acquired a surprisingly loyal fan base among adults and children alike. For a quarter a game, patrons are warped by one of 13 vintage arcade machines into a space adventure of their own with companions such as the Super Mario Brothers, Ms. PacMan and characters from the Star Wars Trilogy. Ontiveros said the idea to open an arcade came to him on Thanksgiving 2017 when his 16-year-old daughter asked to drive out of town to see a friend, complaining that there was nothing for teens to do in Front Royal.
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Ontiveros, who spent much of his young life in arcades, thought that opening an arcade of his own could give kids and teens a place to go in town. Much of the arcade was planned around Ontiveros’ own childhood experiences, including the arcade games themselves. “All these games I played back in the day,” Ontiveros said. “I dumped hundreds of quarters on those games.” Ontiveros expected Fireball’s main demographic to be kids and teens, but he’s finding the vintage games appeal to parents as well. The arcade has become a generational link for many parents who use the games to share a piece of their childhood with their children. “It’s always interesting to watch the kids who have never played (vintage arcade games) before,” Ontiveros said. “Their parents bring them in and teach them to play. They show them what it was like before Xbox.” The arcade’s patrons range from elementary school children to a group of 70-year-old men. The seniors came to Fireball to relive some earlier days. One of the men said that he hadn’t touched a pinball machine in over 20 years. It had been so long, in fact, that when he went to play he couldn’t remember how to start the game. In addition to multiple pinball machines, the arcade houses a wide variety of games, including NASCAR, Dark Knight, an early version of Donkey Kong and a few multicades, which can play between 20 to 60 games each. NASCAR is the arcade’s most popular game, followed by Ms. Pac-Man, ac-
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cording to the owner. Ontiveros hopes to expand the arcade to include foosball and air hockey tables while continuing to purchase more arcade machines. He is also considering leasing a second location in a few years and opening a “barcade,” an arcade that serves alcohol. Buying his machines from eBay as well as locals in the valley area, Ontiveros has curated machines that would have been present in an actual arcade during the 1980s. Ontiveros, a computer programmer, and a few friends have done the machines’ re-
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Supervisors vote to keep ATF K-9 Division in Front Royal Resolution passed five to zero after County Administrator’s report
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TR) at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville Alabama. The ATF conducted its own preliminary feasibility study in 2016 and also commissioned AECOM Technical Services, Inc., to complete an independent environmental evaluation of the proposed NCETR kennel site. “The feasibility study concluded building a comparable canine training and kennel facility at Redstone Arsenal would cost more the $4,000,000, require intensive talent recruitment for the new facility, result in the loss of key NCD personnel due to the move, and substantially disrupt the continuity of operations and mission readiness. “The environmental evaluation found levels of trace explosive contaminants in the soil, which pose a significant concern for the long-term training effects and canine performance and reliability. “Blasting activities at the nearby Corkern Range have a clear potential
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in Raleigh County. He was on the Appropriation Committee and he ended up becoming chairman. These are very powerful positions and apparently what has happened is in Alabama, there is this U.S. Senator who is about to become the Appropriation Committee Chairman, and this is one of his projects that he wants to move down to Alabama. And I think he smells a shark in the water or sees some blood and smells it miles away. They see a Judiciary Chairman who is getting ready to retire and who knows who is going to come in and fill his shoes, and he is trying to come into the backdoor. I think they did a wonderful job getting it on the hearing. If you just focus on the canines it is just a no-go at the beginning. So, I hope this is all smoke and no fire,” said Sayre. The Resolution passed on a five to zero vote. The remainder of the consent agenda passed on a five to zero vote as well. Items up for the vote included: a transfer of a Warren County Sheriff ’s Office vehicle to the Parks and Recreation Department. an extension of a contract with Pond Law Group for the collection of delinquent real estate tax accounts and annual term contract with Racey Engineering, PLLC. a resolution for rural addition revenue sharing project for Lake Front Royal Road and Creek Road. an authorization to advertise for a public hearing for the 2018 Wildcat Drive Sanitary District Tax Rate and the fiscal year budget for 2018/19. an authorization to advertise for a public hearing regarding the Front Royal Golf Club. Also, during the meeting, the board would approve the award of a contract for a vendor for a compensation and benefits study. The last time the County performed such a study was in 2008 just before the recession and they were only able to implement a small portion of the recommenda-
tions. Those included salary increases for some of the upper management. In June of 2018, the County, during budget meetings, and in collaboration with the Warren County Public Schools, issued a request for proposal for a comprehensive compensation and benefits study. The purpose of the study is to ensure that there is an equitable compensation system in place that compensates employees fairly in terms of external comparisons and also reflects responsible public expenditure and policy. Department heads and constitutional officers, particularly the Sheriff ’s Office and Fire and Rescue Department have experienced difficulty in recruiting and retaining qualified employees. According to Warren County Human Resources Manager Jodi R. Saffelle, and Stanley, Warren County has often served as a training ground for employees in these particular departments, and once their training is complete, they have moved on to surrounding localities to earn a higher salary. These concerns have been raised during budget processes over the past several years and it was agreed that a comprehensive compensation and benefits study would help identify any disparities that the County may be experiencing. A request for proposal was advertised and sent to several vendors. Four organizations submitted proposals for consideration. These were: Evergreen Solutions; The Mercer Group; Paypoint HR and Springsted, Inc. The County and the Warren County Public Schools recommended Paypoint HR be awarded the contract for the Compensation and Benefits Study at a cost of $68,000. The County and the School System will split the cost evenly between the two agencies. The cost to the County will be $34,000. Supervisors voted on the matter and it passed 5-0. – tim@areaguides.com
Front Royal Brewing Company has opened on Main St. Page 10 • Warren/Frederick County Report • Late July, 2018
Owners looking forward to official Grand Opening in August
Front Royal Brewing Company operates on a 10-barrel brew system that is situated in the back of the tap room. Photos courtesy of the Front Royal Brewing Company.
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The attractive patio and beer garden are available for outdoor dining in back of the Front Royal Brewing Company at 122 E. Main Street.
er, wash their clothes, then get a bite to eat and drink here,” said Carroll. Carroll, who is from Philadelphia, had a career at a digital marketing agency there, but he said it was always his dream to open a brewery. He’s living his dream now. “I got to add my marketing expertise to doing what I love,” he said. He talked about some of the other members of the brewery’s team. Head Brewer and co-owner Tim Arndt started home brewing about 10 years ago, then started the Shenandoah Valley Guild, where members could get together to talk about their recipes and also to create new ones. “He took over brewing three months ago,” said Carroll. Talking about Arndt, he said that he was influenced by German brewing style and their beer, and also has a lab/ testing area where he gets “crazy” with experimentation. “It’s not traditional, and kind of “out there” and he creates new recipes all the time,” Carroll said. He added that they plan on getting a “bunch more brews” on tap soon – and when they get their pilot system up and running, will offer a new beer
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Answers to County citizen’s EDA concerns in the works Mark Egger addressed supervisors and emailed EDA Director Jennifer McDonald with questions By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report At the May 1 meeting of the Warren county Board of Supervisors, County resident Mark Egger rose to speak, raising his concerns about the Warren County Economic Development Authority’s (EDA) handling of the mid2017 break-in at their office as well as the progress of the IT Federal project. At the time, there was an exchange between the Chairman of the Board, Tony Carter, and Egger. To continue the discussion and to provide more information, we have some answers for the reading public. This newspaper compiled a list of questions and submitted them to Greg Drescher, who is chairman of the EDA Board of Directors, and we are pleased to report on those answers. Due to the length of the answer to this first two-part question this article will only cover this first question, which follows: Did the EDA hire a private investigator to look into the break-in at the EDA offices and/or did a private citizen or employee of the EDA hire a private investigator on behalf of the EDA to investigate the break-in? And is the public able to view canceled checks or invoices regarding payment for the private investigator? “The EDA did not hire a private investigator. Oh dear, didn’t we just hear that repeated over and over again from Mark Egger when he spoke in front of the Board of Supervisors? Is there a stuck record somewhere?” Drescher answered, not surprisingly. Hold your horses everyone. Drescher went on to say, “Check with Jennifer, (Executive Director of the EDA, Jennifer McDonald) she may share her check info.” Now what did Dresher mean by that? Check with Jennifer? Well, this newspaper did that and Jennifer McDonald supplied us with a copy of a canceled check made out to Ken Pullen and Associates. The check was clearly a personal check and it was deposited and cleared the bank according to the back of the check. We did some additional research and found the offices of Ken Pullen and Associates. They are located in Front Royal and, yes, they are a private investigation firm. But the surprises don’t stop there. When McDonald e-mailed the copy of the canceled check to us, she also emailed the copy of the e-mail that the check was attached too. The recipient was Mark Egger. The e-mail sent to Mark Egger was dated January 30, 2018 at 3:36 p.m. The subject line read, “My Payment.” The e-mail reads, “I might add that it was not one single incident at my house, but a lot of them. For that
reason and for my safety and my family’s safety, I moved forward with the hiring of the PI (Private Investigator) without the assistance of the EDA. I have attached my check to Ken for his services.” (Please note that the e-mail was edited at the request of Jennifer McDonald for safety concerns.) So, did Mark Egger know that the EDA did not hire a private investigator and also know the reason why? We decided to dig further, and we requested the full e-mail exchange from Egger and McDonald, which she was happy to supply. This exchange goes as follows. 1. On January 30, 2018 at 3:00 p.m., Mark Egger sent the first e-mail stating, “Dear Ms. McDonald, I am requesting under the Virginia FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) any records, reports contracts, payments, etc. from May 2017 through the present date concerning the private investigator that the EDA hired to investigate the reported break-in at the EDA on or about May 17, 2017. Sincerely, Mark Egger. 2. McDonald’s reply was sent on the same day at 3:05 p.m. and it reads, “Mr. Egger, the EDA did not have a contract with the private investigator. I personally hired him to investigate an incident at my personal home, not the EDA. Thanks, Jennifer. (That should’ve cleared up the confusion. One would think. However, the exchange continues.) 3. Egger continued the exchange by sending another e-mail at 3:14 p.m. It goes like this, “Dear Ms. McDonald, I have a copy of a letter signed by EDA Chairman Greg Drescher on EDA letterhead to the Front Royal Police Department stating, “The EDA hired a private investigator.” So please send me the records I requested. Sincerely, Mark Egger. 4. McDonald’s reply at 3:24 p.m. was, “The EDA didn’t move forward
with hiring the PI as the Board ultimately felt comfortable enough with the police department continuing the investigation on behalf of the EDA without the assistance of a PI. However, after the incident at my house happened it was decided it was in my own personal interest to hire my own. Again, the EDA did not hire a PI to investigate anything that happened at the EDA.” In a later e-mail from this paper we asked McDonald if the police were aware that she had hired a private investigator at the suggestion from the EDA and her reply was yes. 5. The exchange continued with Mark Egger firing off another e-mail to McDonald at 3:35 p.m. It read, “Dear Ms. McDonald, The Front Royal Police Dept. stopped their investigation because the EDA sent them a letter dated July 17, 2017 asking them to put the investigation on inactive status, because, and I quote, ‘The EDA hired a private investigator.’ I understand that the Police Dept. later re-opened the investigation, but the fact remains that the investigation was stopped at the request of the EDA. So, please send me the records I requested. Sincerely Mark Egger.” 6. McDonald replied, once again explaining to Egger why he wasn’t going to get the information he requested. That e-mail was also sent on January 30, 2018 at 3:35 p.m. “The EDA did originally make that request, but then Mr. Drescher spoke with the acting chief and decided not to pursue their own PI and I believe the Town continued the case. Again, I cannot create a document that does not exist. The EDA never hired a private investigator,” it read. (Case closed? No. Drescher spoke with the acting Chief of Police and told him the EDA was going to hire a private investigator but then Drescher later informed him that the EDA decided not to pursue their own investigator.)
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7. Not satisfied with that answer, Mr. Egger fired back with another email. It was sent at 9:35 p.m. on January 30 later that evening. This is what it said, “Dear Ms. McDonald, you state the EDA never hired a private investigator. The letter of July 17, 2017 signed by Greg Drescher states the EDA hired a private investigator. One of these statements is false. Which one? Sincerely Mark Egger.” 8. McDonald’s response was emailed the next afternoon on January 31, 2018 at 4:39 p.m. She wrote, “Mr. Egger, as I mentioned in the previous e-mail both of these statements are true. The EDA planned to engage a private investigator, but ultimately did not. While I respect the Board’s decision to not move forward with that, I chose to hire a private investigator on my own for mine and my family’s safety.” (The e-mail has been edited due to personal information it contains at the request of Jennifer McDonald.) She closed with this, “With that being said, this is in response to your FOIA request. In accordance with Virginia Code 2.2-3704(B) (3) the requested records could not be found or do not exist.” There it is: the full and complete story about the case of whether or not the EDA hired a private investigator. Mr. Egger was correct about one
thing. There is a letter on file from the Chairman of the Board of the EDA asking the FRPD to place the case on inactive status because the EDA had planned on hiring private investigator. The confusion lies with the next step. EDA officials later changed their minds, something that happens on occasion, and decided not to proceed with the hiring of a private investigator. Speculation is that Egger assumed that since there was no follow up letter and just a word of mouth request from the EDA’s chairman of the board, that they had decided not to pursue a private investigator, and that sent up “red flags” that caused him to begin his inquiry. Or maybe there’s another reason for his quest for answers? But answers were already provided by McDonald in the January 30 and 31 e-mail exchange. Perhaps Egger wanted different answers? We might have to wait until October 31, 2018 for them. That is the date of McDonald’s trial. She is charged with filing a false police report for the alleged break-in at McDonald’s residence and the Warren County EDA office. – tim@areaguides.com
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Chairman Greg Drescher answers questions put to supervisors by Mark Egger By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report At a May 1, 2018 meeting, concerned and persistent citizen Mark Egger stood before the Warren County Board of Supervisors and demanded answers about some of the Warren County Economic Development Authority (EDA) and its Executive Director Jennifer McDonald’s actions. These related to hiring a private investigator to look into break-ins at the EDA office and McDonald’s home and its ongoing IT Federal project. This newspaper has provided the public with the answer to the first questions in a related article in this issue. Following are the answers to the rest of the questions, given to us by Greg Drescher, EDA’s chairman of the board, and EDA Executive Director Jennifer McDonald. The following questions are from the Warren/Frederick County Report and answers are from EDA Chairman Greg Drescher. Q. Did the Warren County EDA at any time request that the Front Royal Police Department put the investigation of the break-in at the Warren County EDA offices on inactive status? And what reason would the EDA have for doing so? A. The EDA board did make a request for the Front Royal Police Department to put a hold on their investigation. The reason was the incidents seemed very personal in nature toward Jennifer and at that point in time it was felt that a PI (Private Investiga-
tor) may be able to make more headway. This was done knowing that the FRPD was under no obligation to halt its investigation. In retrospect I would not make that same request. It made a confusing situation more confusing. The intention was to do something that could help solve or at least have more knowledge about who may be doing these things. There was never any intention of stifling any investigation. Q. Can this paper get a hold of a copy/copies of the e-mails that Egger is referencing in his statement to the Board of Supervisors? A. I need info on this question. Not sure what e-mails are referenced here. (This newspaper was able to receive a copy of the e-mails referenced by Mark Egger. Those e-mails were answered and listed in another article in this issue.) Q. In Mr. Egger’s statement, he speaks of a conflict of language in the letters from the EDA and references an article in a newspaper dated February 23rd where the article states that the EDA did not hire a private investigator and the letter that you wrote to the police department requesting that they put the case on inactive status was due to the EDA hiring a private investigator. Why the two differing stories? A. Mr. Egger is correct that the letter stated that the EDA would be hiring a PI or hired a PI; I need to go back and look at the letter. A PI was hired, but by Jennifer, (McDonald) not the EDA. That decision was made after the letter was written and sent. The
EDA did not hire a private investigator. Q. Is IT Federal still holding to its promise of 600 new high paying jobs? In Egger’s statement he says, “The EDA gave away 30 acres of land with a big public announcement of a $40,000,000 investment and 600 wellpaying IT (Information Technology) jobs. In reality the contract with IT Federal only calls for a $2,000,000 investment and a 10,000 square foot building and no mention of any jobs.” Is there any truth to that statement and what does the contract actually say, and can it be viewed by a private citizen or a member of the press? A. It was actually the EDA, FMC (Federal Maritime Commission) and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) that gave away the land. Remember we are sitting on a large superfund site. Giving incentives to have the very first investor put a viable business on this property is not unusual and something we have done before to get businesses jump-started. At the end of the day I believe everyone will see that this was an appropriate action to take. Q. What is the status of the $10,000,000 loan and who holds the note? A. The EDA holds the note. IT Federal/Mr. Trane pays the debt service. Q. This is in reference to Egger’s statement to the Board of Supervisors about the EB-5 program and that the applicants/foreign investors give $500,000 each and that they receive permanent visas and not educational visas. Was this the case with IT Fed-
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Ms. McDonald invited a reporter in to look at authentic documentation on the reported casino winnings. She provided Internal Revenue Service tax papers required by law to file at tax time each year or else face severe penalties and fines and maybe prison time. We spent well over 45 minutes looking over the past years’ documentation from Hollywood Casino in Charlestown, West Virginia regarding McDonald’s winnings. It’s possible to see every time there’s a win at the slot and cashing it in and the casino is required by Federal tax laws to provide and file a W2 form. A copy of that form goes to the winner of the prize money so that person may file a proper and legal tax return. In a previous Warren/Frederick County Report issue article regarding Egger’s concerns about the validity of McDonald’s casino winnings, he made this statement and asked, “It is mathematically impossible to win at slots as a regular gambler like she has claims she has done. So, the question is, why did she initiate contact with a news reporter with this bizarre story?” In essence, Egger questions the validity of McDonald’s claims of her casino winnings and goes on to state quite authoritatively it is mathematically impossible to win at slots as a regular gambler. The evidence suggests that you can win at slots as a regular gambler. Jennifer McDonald has shown us what is considered her proof. – tim@areaguides.com
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INDICTMENTS 2018 July Indictments – July Term
wit: Cocaine. Date of the offenses was on or about April 8, 2018.
John Shelton Cockrell The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges John Shelton Cockrell, 46, of 838 William St. Front Royal, VA 22630, with three counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, John Shelton Cockrell did unlawfully and feloniously take, drive or use a certain vehicle with a value of $200 or more, the property of Deanna Longerbeam, without the consent of said owner, in the absence of said owner and with the intent to temporarily deprive the owner thereof of her possession. COUNT TWO: in the County of Warren, John Shelton Cockrell did unlawfully assault and batter Deanna Longerbeam, a family or household member. COUNT THREE: in the County of Warren, John Shelton Cockrell did unlawfully and intentionally destroy, deface or damage a vehicle, belonging to Deanna Longerbeam, the value of or damage to such property being less than $1, 000. Dates of the offenses were on or about April 25, 26, 2018. Austin Richard Arocho The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Austin Richard Arocho, 20, of 141 W. 15th St., Front Royal, VA 22630, with three counts. COUNT ONE: In the county of Warren, Austin Richard Arocho, did feloniously and unlawfully wound or cause bodily injury to another, with the intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill. COUNT TWO: did feloniously and unlawfully attempt to possess a Schedule II Controlled Substance, to
Adam Joseph Haines Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about April 28, 2018, in the County of Warren, Adam Joseph Haines, age and address unknown, did unlawfully and feloniously assault and batter Katie Madeline Padgett, a family or household member, having been twice previously convicted of assault and battery against a family or household member within twenty years of this third or subsequent offense, and each such assault and battery occurred on a different date. Patrick Allen Ruffner The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Patrick Allen Ruffner, 24, of 26 Donna Court, Front Royal, VA 22630, with three counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Patrick Allen Ruffner did unlawfully and feloniously, after having received a visible or audible signal from a law enforcement officer to bring his motor vehicle to a stop, drive such motor vehicle in a willful and wanton disregard of such signal so as to interfere with or endanger the operation of the law enforcement vehicle or endanger a person. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully drive or operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, with a blood alcohol concentration of greater than 0.08 grams per 210 liters of breath, this being a second offense committed within five years of one prior offense. COUNT THREE: did unlawfully and intention-
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Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Methamphetamine. Valene Nicole Hammer Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about September 4, 2017, in the County of Warren, Valene Nicole Hammer, age and address unavailable, did feloniously and unlawfully, knowingly or intentionally, possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to wit: Heroin. Brandace Leigh Kerns Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about September 4, 2017, in the County of Warren, Brandace Leigh Kerns, 30, of 640 Mills Ln., Front Royal, VA 22630, did feloniously and unlawfully, knowingly or intentionally, possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to wit: Heroin. Emily Kate Kline Warren County, VA Circuit Court
Grand Jury charges that on or about May 17, 2016, in the County of Warren, Emily Kate Kline, 23, 76 Abbington Ct., Bunker Hill, WV 25413 did feloniously and unlawfully take, steal and carry away personal property of a value of $200 or more belonging to another. Sarah Kathryn Comer The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Sarah Kathryn Comer, 53, 1 E. Main St., Front Royal, VA 22630, with three counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Sarah Kathryn Comer did unlawfully and feloniously obtain or attempt to obtain a drug by the use of fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or subterfuge. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously forge with the intent to defraud a prescription of Dr. Frank Hyatt, MD. COUNT THREE: did unlawfully and feloniously utter a forged prescription with the intent to defraud a prescription of Dr. Frank Hyatt, MD. Date of the offenses was on or about May 26, 2018.
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Adam Nicholas Casey The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Adam Nicholas Casey, 36, of 119 Summit Pt. Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630, with four counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Adam Nicholas Casey did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine, this being a second or subsequent offense, said prior conviction occurring prior to the date alleged in this indictment. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine, this being a second or subsequent offense, said prior conviction occurring prior to the date alleged in this indictment. COUNT THREE:
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Glenn Eugene Sovereign, Jr. The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Glenn Eugene Sovereign, Jr., 41, 114 4th St., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNTS ONE and TWO: in the County of Warren, Glenn Eugene Sovereign, Jr., did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to wit: Heroin. Date of the offenses was on or about October 26, 2017. Laura Elizabeth Williams Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about December 14, 2017, in the County of Warren, Laura Elizabeth Williams, 37, of 702 W. 14th St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Hydromorphone. Douglas McArthur Green The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Douglas McArthur Green, 53, of 343 Kendrick Ln., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNTS ONE and TWO: In the County of Warren, Douglas McArthur Green, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule Il controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine, this being a third or subsequent offense, said prior convictions occurring prior to the date alleged in this indictment. Dates of the offenses were on or about December 14 and 17, 2017. Carl Lee Roberts The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Carl Lee Roberts, age and address unavailable, with four counts. COUNTS ONE, TWO and FOUR: in the County of Warren, Carl Lee Roberts did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine, this being a third or subsequent offense, said prior convictions occurring prior to the date alleged in this indictment. COUNT THREE: did unlawfully and feloniously possess with intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine,
having previously been convicted of two or more such offenses or of substantially similar offenses in any other jurisdiction which occurred before the date of the offense alleged in the indictment. Dates of the offenses were on or about November 21 and 30 and December 14, 2017. Justin Cody Looney The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Justin Cody Looney, 26, of 269 Windy Knoll Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Justin Cody Looney did unlawfully and feloniously possess with the intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to wit: Heroin. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully use identifying information of another, or a false or fictitious person to avoid summons, arrest, prosecution, or to impede a criminal investigation. Date of the offenses was on or about May 30, 2018. Douglas McArthur Green The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about December 19, 2017, in the County of Warren, Douglas McArthur Green, 53, of 343 Kendrick Ln., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine, this being a third or subsequent offense, said prior convictions occurring prior to the date alleged in this indictment. Michael Lynn McDonald, Jr. The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Michael Lynn McDonald, Jr., 38, of the RSW Regional Jail, Winchester Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, with four counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Michael Lynn McDonald, Jr. did unlawfully and feloniously assault and batter Jennifer Marie Carter, a family or household member, having been previously convicted of assault and battery against a family or household member within twenty years of this third or subsequent offense, and that
each such assault and battery occurred on different dates. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and intentionally destroy, deface, damage or remove without the intent to steal, the real or personal property of Jennifer Marie Carter, the value of or damage to such property being less than $1,000. COUNTS THREE and FOUR: did unlawfully violate a protective order. Dates of the offenses were on or about May 19, 21 and 29, 2018. Rebecca Kate Patton The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about February 19, 2018, in the County of Warren, Rebecca Kate Patton, 38, of 703 W. 11th St., Front Royal, VA 22630 did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Fentanyl. Jody Kenneth Barthlow The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Jody Kenneth Barthlow, 42, of 1034 Filbert St., Stephens City, VA 22655, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Jody Kenneth Barthlow did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine. COUNT TWO: did without just cause knowingly obstruct a law enforcement officer in the performance of his duties. Date of the offenses was on or about June 10, 2018. Kaitlin Elizabeth Ruckman The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Kaitlin Elizabeth Ruckman, 30, address unknown, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Kaitlin Elizabeth Ruckman did unlawfully and feloniously conspire to sell or distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to wit: Heroin. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully violate pretrial bail condition, to wit: failure to appear for pre-trial drug testing. Dates of the offenses were on or about July 1 through September 30, 2017 and March 17 through 30, 2018. Rachel Elaine Lewis Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about June 2, 2015, in the County of Warren, Rachel Elaine Lewis, 38, of the Front Royal Hotel, Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to wit: Heroin.
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Sandra Carter (2011 file photo) Front Royal woman charged with felony hit and run On July 7, 2018, at approximately 5:00pm, the Front Royal Police Department responded to a residence on Beeden Lane after receiving information regarding Sandra Carter. Carter was charged with felony hit and run after leaving the scene of an accident involving a pedestrian in the 300 block of W. 14th Street. Carter was taken into custody without incident and was held at RSW Jail without bond. Anyone with further information on this incident is asked to contact Officer J. Noland at 540-635-2111 or email at jnoland@frontroyalva.com
later, a subject matching the same description attempted robbery of a 7-11 located in Clarke County. The suspect is identified as a light to medium complexion black male, with a deep voice. The suspect was dressed in blue jeans, a long sleeve dark jacket with stripped sleeves, possible Adidas brand, dark gloves and a black or grey shopping bag covering his head. The suspect also brandished an unknown type weapon concealed in a shopping bag. The suspect did make statements that the weapon was a gun. Anyone with information related to the identity of this suspect or the incident is asked to contact Sergeant Maxfield of the Warren County Sheriff ’ Office at 540-635-7100 or sgtmaxfield@ warrencountysheriff.org
Samuels Public Library Receives Grant from the Rotary Club of Warren County Samuels Public Library announced the receipt of a grant from the Rotary Club of Warren County. This grant
was used to support Samuels Library’s annual Winter Reading club. “Historically, the Rotary Club of Warren County has been very generous to the library,” said Michal Ashby, Youth Services Supervisor. “This grant from the Rotary Club was used to expand our annual Winter Reading Club so that it ran twice its normal length, provided programs for children and teens, and awarded prizes to young people who were making the effort to reach their weekly reading goals. We saw the impact right away. The number of children who participated doubled, and over 9,600 books were read during that two-month time frame. A puppet show, two magic shows, and an animal show filled our program room to capacity, a first for our winter programming. Additionally, we were able to purchase new books that were enjoyed during Winter Reading Club and are now available during our Summer Reading Club. We commend the Rotary Club for their commitment to the children and teens of our area.” Samuels Public Library is a community resource which enhances the quality of life for residents of Warren County/Front Royal by fulfilling their personal, occupational and recreational needs through services, programs, and a collection of materials that is current, balanced and responsive to those needs. The Library strives to stimulate and broaden community interests in literature, reading and learning, and has been doing so for more than two centuries. Rotary International is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together
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This carrying case and NARCAN dispensers are issued to Va State Police personnel State Police Personnel Now Equipped with NARCAN to Respond to Opioid Overdose/ Exposure Emergencies As of July 1, 2018, all sworn Virginia State Police personnel through the rank of first sergeant will have been trained and equipped to quickly respond to dangerous opioid exposure and overdose emergencies. Through a grant administered by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), state police has purchased more than 2,100 NARCAN dispensers for troopers, special agents, sergeants and first sergeants across the Commonwealth. “Equipping our uniformed and investigative personnel with NAR-
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females mating within a three-week period. Although the number of animals included in the study was small, the team performed additional analyses to check if the difference in ovulation rates was biologically meaningful. Specifically, they validated the experimental results by showing that predictions of birth synchrony based on the playback group closely matched the synchrony observed in a previously published study on wildebeest births. “It’s one thing to demonstrate a difference between groups in a small dataset, but quite another for that difference to accurately predict a real-world phenomenon as complex as synchronized calving in wildebeest herds,” said
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Shenandoah National Park Selects Artist Malia Furtado for the July Artist-in-Residence Program Shenandoah National Park is pleased to announce the selection of Malia Furtado as the July Artist-inResidence. Malia is a bluegrass fiddler born and raised in the northern end of the Shenandoah Valley and her artistic formation is steeped in the traditional music of the Appalachian Mountains. “In traditional American music, the mountains are an integral part of the music; they weave themselves into every strain and through the lyrics of countless songs.” said Malia. Malia currently resides in Staunton, Virginia. In addition to performing with
the Gina Clowes Project, she is a fiddle instructor at camps, workshops and festivals up and down the East Coast including at the Front Porch Roots Music School in Charlottesville, VA and Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave. Her residency will run through July 30, 2018. Park visitors are invited to join Malia for public programs on Wednesday, July 25 at 8:30 p.m. at the Skyland Amphitheater (mile 42.5 Skyline Drive) and on Saturday, July 28 at 1:30 p.m. at the Byrd Visitor Center (mile 51 Skyline Drive). The public presentations are suitable for visitors of all ages. Superintendent Jennifer Flynn stated ”We are pleased to select a musician for our Artist-in Residence Program for the first time. We look forward to hearing the special music she composes that will be inspired by her experiences staying here in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Shenandoah National Park”. Shenandoah National Park is a jewel among National Park Service sites and offers a distinctive array of natural, cultural, and recreational opportunities for visitors. The Artist-in-Residence program is established in numerous National Park Service sites to inspire artists to create and share art that not only motivates and encourages millions of people to visit and explore, but also helps build awareness and develop stewardship of these beautiful public lands. Shenandoah’s Artist-in-Residence program is supported by a generous donation from the Shenandoah National Park Trust. “Donors to the Shenandoah National Park Trust are proud to fund programs like Artist-inResidence, which explore new opportunities to connect people with this remarkable landscape,” stated Shenandoah National Park Trust Executive Director Susan Sherman. More information about the Artist–
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The Comprehensive Plan is the County’s official policy guide for future development related decisions. It is long range in nature and provides a picture of how the community wishes to develop over the next 15-20 years. This survey will kick-off the Comprehensive Plan update. The Board of Supervisors will also use the survey results to craft a strategic vision as to how the County should thrive and grow in the future. The vision will be included as part of the Comprehensive Plan. When asked about the Comprehensive Plan update, Doug Stanley, County Administrator, stated, “Warren County has made significant strides over the past fifteen years in attracting new commercial and industrial business, expanding our tax base and job opportunities, and improving our infrastructure and school system. These accomplishments have created a noticeable improvement in the overall quality of life for our citizens. The Warren County Comprehensive Plan is an important document which helps to guide the decision making process of our elected leaders and appointed staff. The County is mandated by the Code of Virginia to review the document every five years. This year, as part of our five-year plan review, the County is revisiting the vision of what we want our community to look like in the future. As part of this visioning process, we are putting out a community survey to allow our citizens to comment on issues of quality of life, services, and facilities. We encourage citizens to take the time and complete the survey to ensure their voices are heard during this process. After all, it is imperative to know where we want to go as a community to make sure we get there.” Your opinions and ideas are vitally important as the Board of Supervisors begins updating the Comprehensive Plan and building a vision for the future of our County. The results of the survey will be tabulated into a survey report, which will be available to the public on the County’s website, at the Government Center, and at Samuel’s Public Library. Citizens interested in learning more about the County’s Comprehensive
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Shangri-La Rd. Rural Addition Project Warren County is pleased to announce the start of construction of the Shangri-La Road Rural Addition project. The project will begin at the existing end of pavement near the Warren County Transfer Station entrance and extend approximately 0.16 mile south to a new intersection just beyond the Brown’s Run stream crossing. According to Deputy County Administrator Bob Childress, who also provides management oversight of County administered Rural Addition projects, “The primary purpose of the project is to replace an aging drainage structure over Brown’s Run with a new 14’ x 8’ box culvert, along with improved drainage, new roadway culverts, wider shoulders, removal of vegetation and hazardous trees, improved sight distance, and a new paved surface. The roadway is being upgraded to meet Virginia Department of Transportation standards, so upon completion it can be turned over to the state for future maintenance.” The project is being funded through VDOT’s Revenue Sharing Program and is being administered by the County. The estimated $237,000 cost for the improvements will be shared by VDOT, the County, and the Shangri-La Sanitary District. According to Doug Stanley, County Administrator, “This is an extremely important transportation improveSee BRIEFS, 24
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BRIEFS, from 23 ment project in the South River District that we are excited to get started. The County has been working with the Shangri-La property owners for the last several years to develop a project and to secure funding for it. Since Shangri-La Road is the only means of access into the community, replacing the deteriorating drainage structure is critical to providing safe and efficient travel for residents and emergency service vehicles.” The roadway construction is being performed by General Excavation, Inc. (GEI) of Warrenton, Virginia.
Hey Stewart, I have been reading your “Ask Stewart” column for many years. How did you become so knowledgeable about trees? – Mary Anne in Front Royal
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Well Mary Anne, I’ve been around trees all my life, but it wasn’t until I took the “All About Trees” class, conducted by the Front Royal/Warren County Tree Stewards, that I really got smart. www.treesfrontroyal.org has all the information you need to sign up for the 2018 class. Here are the highlights: What is “All About Trees”? “All About Trees” is an annual program of training classes providing instruction and information on all aspects of trees.
Courses are taught both in the classroom and in the field to allow for practical learning gained by hands-on experience. What Will I learn? Participants will learn correct planting, maintenance, and pruning of trees. Training will cover basic tree anatomy, biology and life functions, soils, tree identification, propagation, planting and care, pruning and selecting the right tree for the right spot. Classes are taught by professional arborists, nurserymen, landscapers, horticulturalists, and Tree Stewards. When are the Classes? This year’s “all About Trees” classes will be held on Tuesday evenings September 4th through October 16th, at the Warren County Government Center located at 220 Commerce Ave. in Front
Royal. Each class will run from 7 to 9 pm. Light refreshments will be provided. In addition there will be five half-day Saturday sessions ending with a graduation and planting of a class tree on Oct. 20th. What is the cost? A $75 fee will cover the cost of the course, a training manual, and all handout materials. The fee is reduced to $65 for individuals registering by Aug 5th, 2018. Couples taking the course may pay $120 and share a manual and handouts. No one wishing to become a Tree Steward will be turned away for inability to pay. To seek tuition assistance, email frwctreestewards@comcast.net Sign up now and I guarantee you will have a TREE-mendous time! Your pal in the trees,
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Childress anticipates the project being completed in approx. 30 days, weather permitting, and also adds, “While traffic will be controlled with signs and flaggers, there will be short periods of time when the roadway will be closed. To avoid delays, residents should plan ahead to avoid the work zone delays.
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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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portation is performing bridge work at Greasy Run on Route 613 (Bentonville Road) in Warren County. Route 613 is closed at the bridge until August 10. This location is 4.5-miles east of Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway). The single lane bridge, built in 1918,
will receive a new deck and support structure work. The project also includes guardrail work. The completed bridge will have two lanes and be able to support modern vehicle weights. Work began on July 10. A detour is in place for motorists during con-
struction. Route 613 eastbound traffic will take Route 340 north to Route 674 (Limeton Church Road), and then east on Route 622 (Buck Mountain Road) to Route 649 (Browntown Road) to its intersection with Route. 613. Route 613 westbound traffic will head east on Route 613 for 1.06 miles to Route 649. On Route 649 drivers will go north to Route 622. On Route 622 drivers will head east to Route 674. Drivers will turn right onto Route 674 and then turn to Route 340. On Route 340 head south to Route 613.
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Winchester Police Teen Citizen Academy rescheduled for Nov. 10, now for 13-17-year-olds The Winchester Police Department’s (WPD) session of the Teen Citizen Police Academy originally scheduled for August 2 has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. The Academy will be held at the Timbrook Public Safety Center, located at 231 E. Piccadilly Street in Winchester. Previously, the Academy admitted ages 14-17, but will now admit 13-year-olds to fill the gap between it and the Kids & Cops camp (9 to 12-year-olds). The Teen Citizen Police Academy aims to educate the area’s youth about
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Samuels Library children’s events August 1-14 These are the events taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library during the first half of August. Thank you for sharing this information. More information about Samuels Library and the programs and services available can be found at www.samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-3153. Wednesday, August 1 and Thursday, August 2 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. 11:00 Preschool Story time. Our stories, songs, and craft will be about a summer favorite-picnics! Siblings welcome. Thursday, August 2 – 2:00 Journey to Israel. Israel. An ancient, yet modern country. We will learn about the varied geography of Israel, animals that are native to Israel, and its history. Experience the language, the culture, and the food of this historic land and its people. For ages 7 and up. Registration begins July 2. Friday, August 3 – 11:00 Arthropod Adaptations. Explore arthropods in our backyards! Get up-close and hands-on with insect specimens to create food chains, build food webs, and examine interactions in ecosystems. Presented by the educators at Blandy Farm. For ages 6-12. Registration begins July 3. Saturday, August 4 – 10:00 Books and Barks. Come to our extremely popular monthly program that gives developing readers the chance to read and relax with a trained therapy dog. For beginning readers and up. Registration begins July 7. 2:00 Discuss This. Are you inspired by good books, articles, movies, and art? Do you write, draw, or enjoy playing music? If so, join us as we discuss books and share our creations. This is a group for those who wish to talk seriously about a variety of subjects. For ages 12 and up. Refreshments will be provided. Registration begins July 7. Monday, August 6 – 2:00 Monday Movie. Enjoy a free movie provided by the library. Movie titles are geared towards a family audience with a variety of G and PG ratings. Popcorn available while supplies See BRIEFS, 27
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Engle’s Angle: “I’d Already Done the Math” By Kevin S. Engle The first step in getting help is admitting you have a problem. I have a problem. A few months back, when I wanted to cut the grass for the first time, the lawn tractor wouldn’t start. Dead battery. The same thing happened last year. Off to the store for a new one. And just like last year, the manufacturer was offering a rebate. Cool. If you want to give me seven bucks back, I’ll take it. Last year it was only five. I know people who wouldn’t bother. It’s not worth the hassle. It can be a pain for sure, but for seven bucks, I’ll do it. When I went online, I learned that seven dollars was actually $7.50. This is getting better and better. I submitted all the information. My prepaid card would arrive in six to eight weeks. When it did, so did a pamphlet informing me how I could ‘Shop Smart’. Use it at certain retailers like Lowe’s and get 5% back. I liked the sound of that. We were going to Lowe’s in the next day or two. But did I really want to mess with it? Why not use the card and be done with it? For once, I decided to do the smart thing. Use it and throw it away. Make my life simple. And that’s what I did. Almost. My wife and I went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast and then to Lowe’s. The first $7.50 of breakfast went on the card.
When we got home, out of curiosity, I looked at that ‘Shop Smart’ pamphlet to see if Cracker Barrel was on the list of participating merchants. It was! Hallelujah! Could this day get any better? I’d earned a whopping 37 ½ cent bonus! I’d already done the math. A few days later, the card company generously rounded up and loaded 38 cents on to the card. If I ‘Shopped Smart’ once more, I’ll earn another two cents. I’d already done the math. You know how this is gonna play out. I will use that card and earn my two cents. I told you I have a problem. Sadly though, that’s where everything comes crashing down. Do you know what 5% of two cents is? No more free stuff. But I will have come away from this adventure with an extra 40 cents. Did I really need that 40 cents? No. Is it going to impact our financial future? I don’t think so. But I can’t help myself. It’s in my DNA. Whether it’s earning a free pizza or a few cents off gas, I’ll do it. I try to be logical about it. Is it really worth my time to pursue these promotions? A lot of times no, but who can be logical when it’s free? Step one was admitting I have a problem. I did that. Now what? Get help? Do therapists offer coupons? Pray for the author. He needs it. – kevinengle456@comcast.net
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BRIEFS, from 25 last! This month’s feature will be A Wrinkle in Time. For ages 5 and up. Registration begins July 6. Tuesday, August 7 – 11:00 Time for Baby. What do books, scarves, puppets, music and babies have in common? They are all part of Time for Baby. Join us as we use all of our senses to explore the world around us. This month, our theme will be, “Picnic!” Meet with your baby up to two years of age at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 7. Siblings welcome. 3:30 NEW! Science Scouts. Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands on investigations of STEM-related topics. This week, experience the Good Vibrations as we learn about sound! For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins July 7.
Wednesday, August 8 and Thursday, August 9 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. 11:00 Preschool Story time. We’re going to the zoo! What about you? Join us for stories, songs, and craft! Siblings welcome. Wednesday, August 8 – 2:00 Future Einsteins Science Fair. Children ages 6-11 are invited to enter their science fair projects for the Future Einsteins Science Fair! Please visit the Youth Services Department for details. Registration begins July 8. Friday, August 10 – 11:00 A.M. The New Adventures of Tom Sawyer, presented by Impressions Theatre. Tom and Huck team up to build a monument so they will be remembered forever. To do so, they travel the globe to steal pieces from the greatest examples of architecture
in the world. Will their scheme succeed? Or will they learn important lessons about life, art, and design to come up with something totally original? For the whole family. Saturday, August 11 – 2:00 Aspiring Artists. Are you aged 7 – 11? Do you enjoy art? If so, please join us for our children’s art class. Using the spectacular glass sculpture creations by renowned artist, Dale Chihuly, for inspiration, we will craft sculptures of beauty using recycled materials. Student artists will learn about Chihuly’s work and design their own colorful pieces to display at home. Registration begins July 11. Tuesday, August 14 – 4:30 Science Scouts. Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands-on investigations of STEM-related topics. This week we’ll be investigating centripetal force during our Around We Go club. For ages 6 - 11. Registration begins July 14.
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These are the events taking place in the Youth Services department of Samuels Public Library from July 21 – July 31. Saturday, July 21 – 11:00 Let’s Go to Italy! Explore Italy through three famous cities-Rome, Venice, and Florence. We will highlight the amazing history, art, architecture, geography, famous Italians, exports, and, of course, food! We will enjoy hands-on projects, a craft, and we will make individual pizzas. For ages 7-12. Registration begins June 21. 2:00 Anime Club. Join other anime fans to watch your favorite episodes,
chat about the best movies, and discover what’s new in the world of anime! For ages 12 and up. Registration begins June 21. Tuesday, July 24 3:30 NEW! Science Scouts. Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands on investigations of STEM-related topics. This week, we will examine Colors in Motion with our chromatography theme. For ages 6-11. Registration begins June 25. Wednesday, July 25 and Thursday, July 26 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. 11:00 Preschool Story time. Story time will be fun, with our painting theme! Come in for stories, songs, and a craft. Siblings welcome. Friday, July 27 – 2:00 Virtual Trip through Paris. Take a virtual trip through Paris. Explore its attractions, music, and art. Afterwards, sample classic French cheeses, seasoned with the famous “Herbes de Provence” that French chefs use everywhere. Finally, create a shimmery piece of French-inspired art. For ages 8 and up. Registration begins June 27. Saturday, July 28 – 11:00 Studio 330. Join Front Royal artist Michael Whited in a class for budding young artists ages 9 to 18. Young artists will complete one work of art in each 1 1/2-hour session. The
class emphasizes using basic shapes in drawings and painting, shading and shadowing techniques, and combining elements into a cohesive composition. Techniques may include using colored pencils, water colors, or acrylics. Registration begins June 28. 2:00 World of Lego. Children ages 5 and up are invited to explore all the amazing things you can do with Legos. Registration begins June 30. Tuesday, July 31 – 1:00 Trickster Tales by Barefoot Puppets. How does a spider beat an elephant in a bout of tug-of-war?? You’ll find out when Barefoot Puppets presents Trickster Tales! This 45-minute performance stars Anansi the Spider in two traditional folktales of the Beluba and Ashanti peoples. It’s a high energy show with fun for all ages! 3:30 NEW! Science Scouts. Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands on investigations of STEM-related topics. This week, we’ll discuss paper engineering and flight with our Greatest Paper Flying Machines theme. For ages 6-11. Registration begins June 30.
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Friday, July 20 Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light south wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Friday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. 5pm - 11pm Friday Night Live at Taylor Pavilion, 1 North Loudoun St. Winchester. Unwind and enjoy all that Old Town Winchester has to offer at Friday Night Live (FNL). Friday Night Live is the perfect opportunity to meet up with friends, shop, dine and enjoy great live music, street performers, and artisans. The Taylor Pavilion will be the main venue for performances every third Friday in June, July and August, however, the Loudoun Street Mall will be filled with music and activities for all to enjoy. This year, the cover bands will perform songs from the hottest bands from the greatest decades – the 70s and 80s. Nothing is better than a classic jam to sing to on a warm summer night with your closest friends. July’s event will feature the return of the popular Kelly Bell Band (KBB) out of Baltimore, Maryland. Combining hip-hop, funk, and blues KBB creates harmonies that make you want to get up and dance. Schedule for July 20th: 5:00 Doors Open, 5:30 Mojo Mothership, 7:30 Kelly Bell Band, 10:30 Last Call, 11:00 Event ends.
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http://www.oldtownwinchesterva.com/ 6pm - 11pm Fireman’s Carnival at Bing Crosby Stadium, 50 Stadium Drive, Front Royal. Games, Rides, Fun and Food! Don’t miss the famous Fireman’s Relish! Bingo at Carnival for Prizes. 540-635-2540. frvfddbb@comcast.net 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm. 7pm - 9pm Gazebo Gatherings at Village Commons, 414 E main St. Front Royal. Summer Concert Series. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy! FREE. kcrump@blueridgearts.org 540-635-9909. 7pm - 10pm Winchester Royals vs Purceville Cannons at Jim Barnett Park, 1001 E Cork St. Winchester. On the web: https://www.winchesterroyals.org/ Saturday, July 21 A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 6 mph becom-
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open. Saturday: 10am-4pm. Sunday: 11am4pm. FREE admission. In addition, on July 24, the 154th anniversary of the battle, the Kernstown Battlefield will be open from 10 am to 4 pm. 1pm Handley Library Behind-theScenes Tour at Handley Regional Library, 100 W Piccadilly St. Winchester. Staff members and volunteers will give tours of Handley Library on the first Wednesday (6:30 p.m.) and third Saturday (1 p.m.) of each month. Learn about the architecture and history of the library. Walk on the famous glass floors and see the well under the stage. 2pm Radical Praise Outreach at Main and Chester St Front Royal. Dynamic Life Ministries will be at the Gazebo today with live music, face painting, games and grilling. 6pm - 11pm Fireman’s Carnival at 50 Stadium Drive, Front Royal. See July 20. 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm. 7pm - 10pm Film and Float: Jaws at Sherando Park, 200 Lakeview Circle, Stephens City. Bring your inflatable to the pool
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and watch the movie Jaws while floating in the pool. Admission is $5 and children under 12 must be with an adult. Pool area opens at 7pm—film begins at dusk. http://www.fcva. us/departments/parks-recreation/parks/ sherando-park Sunday, July 22 Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 10am - 4pm Second Battle of Kernstown Commemorative Event at Kernstown Battlefield, 610 Battle Park Drive, Winchester. (See July 21.) 7pm - 10pm Winchester Royals vs Charlottesville Tom Sox at Jim Barnett Park, 1001 E Cork St. Winchester. On the web: https://www.winchesterroyals.org/ Monday, July 23 Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Tuesday, July 24 Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 7pm - 10pm Winchester Royals vs Woodstock River Bandits at Jim Barnett Park, 1001 E Cork St. Winchester. On the web: https://www.winchesterroyals.org/ Wednesday, July 25 Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 11am Archaeology Tour and Talk at Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd.
Middletown. Visitors are invited to visit the archaeological excavation underway of a 1.5 acre site where slave quarters were located and inhabited from about 1800-1850. The site is across the road from the visitor parking lot at 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown. FIeldwork is taking place primarily on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. http:// www.bellegrove.org/ Thursday, July 26 Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm. 8pm - 10pm Gazebo Flix at Village Commons, 414 E Main St. Front Royal. Familyoriented movies shown outside. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy! Movie starts at dusk. July 26th - Cars 3 (sponsored by Marlow Motors), August 2nd - Star Wars (sponsored by CBM Mortgage), August 9th Coco (sponsored by Edward Jones). fhart@ frontroyalva.com 540-631-3615. 8:45pm Outdoor Movie Series: Moana at Taylor Pavilion, 125 N Loudoun St. Winchester. Returning for the summer of 2018 is a Winchester favorite: Family Movies on the Mall. Thanks to the support from Partlow Insurance and Erie Insurance, this familyfriendly event remains free to attend. This event is a great opportunity to gather the family and enjoy a night in Old Town under the stars while viewing blockbuster hits. The movies will be screened by Winchester Parks and Recreation. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring seating. Friday, July 27 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm. 7pm History at Sunset at Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd. Middletown. A Diamond in the Rough: The Forgotten Story of the Bowman-Hite Farmstead. Join Ranger Kyle Rothemich as he explores the history of the Bowman-Hite Farmstead. This farmstead stands as a unique example
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you how to use it. The star parties will be held at the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation Thoburn Redoubt tract. 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.
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Thursday, August 30 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm. Friday, August 31 All Day Appaloosa Music Festival at Skyline Ranch Resort, 751 Mountain Road, Front Royal. Appaloosa, the DC area’s Roots Music and Great Outdoors Festival, is Labor Day weekend at the Skyline Ranch Resort. Appaloosa is nestled among the beautiful backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just one hour from DC. The 2018 Festival is going to be bigger and better in every way! An amazing lineup, amazing VIP options, amazing camping and amazing times! Visit their website for pricing and other information. https://appaloosafestival.com/ – news@warrencountyreport.com
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