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Frederick County Frederick County Public Schools will open on Wednesday, August 15 for the start of the 2018-19 school year. Schools Superintendent David Sovine says, “We are anxiously awaiting the start of the new school year and the opportunity to connect with our students and their families as we work to achieve our mission of ensuring all students an excellent education. I’m certain we will celebrate many student and staff success stories during the upcoming school year while also facing some challenges associated with growth and overcrowding in some of our schools. Whether celebrating successes or working to address issues as they come to light, we will remain focused on doing what’s best for students and working to prepare them to become successful, engaged citizens.” Sovine adds, “We anticipate continued enrollment growth in the upcoming year which will likely create some challenges in terms of pupil-teacher ratios and overcrowding at a number of our schools, particularly our three high schools. To help deal with enrollment growth, the School Board included funding for additional teaching positions in its budget for this year. While those positions will help us address some of the enrollment growth we’re experiencing, we still anticipate some challenges as we continue working to secure the resources necessary to complete some critical capital projects that will enable us to help address enrollment growth now and in the future.” Students, parents and members of the community will see some enhancements to school safety and security in the upcoming school year. Each school is now equipped with a buzz-in entry system that will be operational on the first day of school. The system requires visitors to identify themselves and the reason for their visit before being granted entry into a school building.

Sovine says, “In March, we decided to proceed with plans to install buzz-in entry systems at each of our schools that were not already equipped with them. A total of about $146,000 was invested to install the systems at each of our three high schools, the three middle schools that previously didn’t have buzz-in entry systems (Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School, James Wood Middle School and Robert E. Aylor Middle School) and the Dowell J. Howard Center. The project, which was par-

tially funded through a state grant, is part of an ongoing effort to incrementally improve safety and security in order to keep our students and staff safe.” During the 2017-18 school year, Frederick County Public Schools began using the Raptor Visitor Management System and worked together with the Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office to implement COPsync911. The Raptor Visitor Management System requires school visitors to present a valid, government-issued ID which is scanned and checked against registered sex offender and other databases that may include custody orders and information on those individuals prohibited from visiting school grounds. Those who are cleared by the system are issued a badge bearing their name and photo as well as the date, time of entry and their destination within the school. COPsync911 enables all schools to quickly inform first responders when an emergency situation arises at a school. Once activated, COPsync911 notifies the 911 dispatch center and the closest law enforcement officers at the same time which allows officers to arrive at the scene sooner. An additional benefit is that the system enables the school to have real-time, live communication with law enforcement and the dispatch center. Sovine says, “We benefit from a great relationship with the Freder-

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ick County Sheriff ’s Office and Sheriff Lenny Millholland. Keeping our schools safe remains a point of focus and I’m very pleased to have Sheriff Millholland and his staff working sideby-side with us as true partners in that effort.” Frederick County Public Schools Transportation Director John Grubbs says, “As is the case each year, we’re asking motorists to slow down and be aware of their surroundings during those times when students are being transported to and from school. Under Virginia law, motorists are required to stop for a school bus when its lights are flashing unless there is a physical barrier or unpaved area between the lane in which the bus is traveling and the lane in which the vehicle is traveling.” Traditionally, Route 522 south of Route 50 is an area where motorists inadvertently pass school buses. Since there are no physical barriers or unpaved areas between the northbound and southbound lanes of Route 522 in that area, all vehicles must stop for school buses loading and unloading students there. Frederick County has three high schools, four middle schools, 11 elementary schools, and two instructional centers. Warren County The Warren County Sheriff ’s Office

would like to take this opportunity to remind drivers and pedestrians to be extra careful as the new school year begins. Students should be cautious when walking to and from school and bus stops. Drivers need to be vigilant as autumn approaches and the daylight hours shorten. Children will be out earlier in the mornings when visibility is diminished. Safety Tips Pay special attention to all traffic signals and crossing guards Plan a safe walking route to the school or bus stop. Choose the most direct route with the fewest street crossings and with intersections that have traffic controls Arrive early for buses, stay out of the street, and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching the street. Be watchful around schools and bus stops for children running into the street. Watch for children entering the street behind buses or running to catch the bus. When driving a child to school, don’t leave them until they are safely on school grounds. Slow down when approaching children riding bicycles or walking near the street. Watch your speed when entering school zones.

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ed from the work they’re doing. One of the repairs the group did Here’s how the damaged roof looked before Habitat for Humanity’s crew gave an elderly U.S. military veteran and volunteers met the challenge and repaired it. What is a home? The basic needs and his wife get a new roof to replace that everyone has and that define a one that had rain coming in and leak This was because there were sev Rusty Stickly cut the tree into smallhome have not changed much since livingifspace of the house. one of er pieces and Hubbard, her daughPleaseingletinto methe know the ad below is OK eral or ifunexpected I need to complications, make any adjustments. the beginning of mankind. We look for “We usually shy away from such a which was a giant tree that had to be ter and friends moved it. “We were water, shelter, food and ways to gather major repair, but the woman had her soaked in sweat, but got a lot done and cut and hauledService away. Thank You... Trisha, Graphic all in one place for security. These application in for a year. It took a long Volunteer members from the had a ball,” she said. days, most people also look for com- time. I had to get on the roof and do Hubbard added that the roof would Church of Jesus(540) Christ667-1292 of Latter-day (540) 667-1133 Fax: forts such as running water, electricity, some of the roofing myself.1-800-877-2854 It was the Saints (also known as Mormons) came have cost approximately $12,000 to heat, and air conditioning. But there hardest one we’ve donegraphserv@ to date,” she lumos.net to cut down the tree and then cut it up, are many who don’t have even those said. she said. first few basics in their home or even a place to call home. Habitat for Humanity was set up to help people either repair or own their own homes. The Front Royal/WarI have a $12,500 match campaign at bit.ly/beth2018 ren County Habitat for Humanity has folks hard at work in our area to keep the effort going and they’re asking for ADDITIONAL PARKING more volunteers, funding and board OUT BACK members. “Warren County’s Habitat for HuStill The Home Of Stonewall’s manity members and volunteers have Antiques & Collectibles just finished three projects that have Antiques, Vintage, Primitives, Glass, China, been done in the last few weeks. These Pottery, Board Games, Books, Collectibles, are some of the 10 repairs/builds they Shabby Chic, Coins, Clocks, Toys, Dolls, Linens, Advertising, Sports Memorabilia, try to do every year. We’d like to do at Civil War Items... an eclectic blend of least five new builds a year,” said HabiBETH WALLER: 540-671-6145 something for everyone! tat for Humanity’s Interim Executive WHATMATTERSW2.COM BETH@WHATMATTERSW2.COM Monthly or more often check Stonewall’s Director, Stevi Hubbard Robinson, in online auction at www.auctacity.com a recent interview. OPEN HOUSE She said they have a ton of projects 5441 Main Street • Stephens City, VA (540) 508-0331 they could do and get called every day Like Us On Facebook! Open: Sun. & Mon. 12-5, (Closed Tues.), Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10-5 REAL ESTATE COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING OUTREACH for them. She was quick to outline the Email: mainstreetclassicsLLC@hotmail.com people and projects that have benefit-

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shouldn’t be too hard!” And her enthusiasm for the actual building experience is huge. “Participating in a build illustrates how wonderful it feels when people come together. We have a blast; it’s the most rewarding fun to help someone build. I can’t imagine a better way to spend a Saturday. I would like to see more people join because there’s so much more we can do with community involvement,” she offered. She also looks forward to partnering with the business community to get local support. The duplex project will house two families and have three bedrooms each. Their target is to break ground in spring of 2019 and she says they already have a nice large lot, in line with HUD guidelines, on the corner of Brown and Cherrydale Avenues. The other item on their list of projects is a 480 sq. ft. efficient “Micro house,” aimed at allowing seniors whose homes are deteriorating to put it on their property as an alternative to an assisted living or nursing home. She said she considers it heart wrenching to see seniors who are capable of aging well in their own home, but unable to make the repairs to keep it safe and healthy, having to go into nursing homes. She reckons that the average social security income here is approximately $900 a month, and says, “This is not enough to make repairs on existing homes. We can tear down the old home and put up a small house with enough room for one or two older people. It would be very affordable to build from the ground up. We’ve looked at a few models that have solid foundations and no wheels. The sizes

Volunteer Rusty Stickly came to help cut up the tree that needed to be removed from a property before repairs could go ahead on a deteriorated roof.

of the houses, 16 x 24 or 20 x 20 would be great for seniors,” she said. Another major problem in the area, she said, is an affordable housing shortage, “Even with people full-time employed, 50 percent of the population can’t afford to live here,” she said. And she added that there is an increase in homelessness and/or inadequate living conditions, resulting in overcrowding or living with relatives. “Overpriced housing has a systemic effect on the society,” she said. According to information from Habitat for Humanity, “The need for

affordable housing and better communities is real and the impact of the Habitat model can be seen in neighborhoods throughout the United States. With the investment in their home, home buyers improve their financial standing and provide stability for their family. As a result, children perform better in school, families feel safer, and neighborhoods improve. The affordable mortgage of a Habitat house means financial freedom and stability. The healthy environment of a sturdy and cozy Habitat house is an environment where children can grow, study and play. And the community that connects to help more families build better futures is a strong alliance of mutual support.” She said that statistics have shown that it pulls people out of poverty. “Being a homeowner is important – there’s an added layer of stability, and it’s probably a big factor that 68 percent of kids from (Habitat) homeowners have gone on to go to college. It does something to the state of mind, and it’s amazing to see how it changes

Habitat for Humanity’s Interim Executive Director Stevi Hubbard Robinson recruited her daughter Cameron Hubbard her friend Julian Marcy, to remove brush from the downed tree that was blocking efforts to repair the damaged roof.

things up for kids. I don’t know why, but people get such good feelings about owning their own home,” she said. Hubbard Robinson supplied an example of this in Front Royal, and related that one family, who now has their own home thanks to Habitat for Humanity, has three children who have become successful. One has a great job with a car dealership, and the other two have received college scholarships. “One kid said it gave him a chance to follow his dream,” she said, and added, “when people see that the community is caring about them, it helps them to care back,” she said. The other need they have right now is to attract new board members who are energetic and have a passion for helping the community. She said there are currently seven members, and right now are aiming at adding least five more, but ideally,

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More than 500 displaced mountain families remembered Groundbreaking held on Saturday August 11 for Front Royal/Warren County Memorial

Warren County’s Blue Ridge Heritage Project Committee members and others gathered on August 11 in Front Royal for the groundbreaking of the chimney memorial to honor those who were displaced from the mountain for the creation of Shenandoah National Park in the 1930s. Committee members included in this group are: Chairman Darryl Merchant; Cheryl Fox-Wyrick; Patricia Brinklow; Dewey Vaughn; Suzanne Wood-Silek and Daryl Funk. Plans are to dedicate the structure during the Festival of Leaves on October 13th. Photos courtesy of Darryl Merchant.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report “And some there be, which have no memorial, who are perished as though they had never been.” This quote reflects the reasons behind the push for the eight localities whose members were affected by the resettlement of more than 500 families who had homes, property or were renting or squatting on the land that was taken to create the Shenandoah

National Park and Skyline Drive in the 1930s. Groundbreaking was held on Saturday August 11 for the Front Royal/ Warren County memorial located on #460 East Criser Rd. This is near the Happy Creek Bridge and adjacent to the Happy Creek Trail and east of the Burrell Brooks Park and Samuels Public Library. There will be a stone chimney erected to remind people of how there’s not much left of the original homes after

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Hollow/Harmony Hollow area, was also displaced during the resettlement, but later said he wasn’t unhappy about it. He eventually settled in Warren County’s Fork area and got a job at the former Avtex Fibers Plant. Merchant took on the project for

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Edgar and Mrs. Merchant were displaced during the resettlement, but he later said he wasn’t unhappy about it and got a job at Avtex Fibers Plant and lived in Warren County.

This map shows how much land was taken from Warren County to create the Shenandoah National Park.

morial constructed. A synopsis of the intent of the committees involved can be found on the heritage project website. “The vision of the Blue Ridge Heritage Project is to develop a monument site in each of the eight counties where

land was acquired to create Shenandoah National Park and educate visitors about the lives and culture of the people who lived in the mountains through living history presentations, exhibits and demonstrations. The “standard” monument will be a full-

size replica stone chimney containing a bronze plaque with the surnames of those individuals and families displaced from the mountain,” it states. They were paid condemnation prices for the land, which were even lower than the already-low prices in

the Depression. Squatters, who were living in the mountains without owning land, got nothing. Their homes were burned down, possessions taken away and their names do not show up in records. Warren County had 13,550 acres taken that are now located within the park. The current memorial project had its beginnings when Bill Henry of Greene County, who liked hiking on

Skyline Drive, saw some remains of homes, cemeteries, old vehicles and other material evidence of former occupants. He could see the untold story and made it a mission to keep their history alive in the form of memorials. There’s no doubt that the Country’s National Park plan was a good one, meant to preserve natural beauty in places like the wildernesses of Yosemite, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and others, for everyone, from then and into the future to enjoy. But all of them, up to 1924, were in the western part of the United States, and none in the east. So, officials of the federal government decided they needed one in the east. George Pollock, who owned Luray’s Skyland Summer Resort, where wealthy Washingtonians came for vacations, thought it would bring more tourists and was in favor of the idea. He got several others together and nominated this area as a potential site. But one of the qualifications for a See MOUNTAIN, 8

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MOUNTAIN, from 7 national park, in addition to being visually beautiful and good for recreation, was that it be a wilderness, uninhabited by humans, and it wasn’t. So the difficulty faced by Virginians was what to do with the human inhabitants. “The federal government wasn’t eager to try to remove the people themselves, so they appointed someone from Warren County to acquire the land from the property owners,” said Merchant. Virginia’s officials were given the difficult task of persuading property landowners and others to move because the federal government had previous problems with people involved in relocation, especially the Tennessee Valley Authority’s creation of dams on the Tennessee River that displaced more than 15,000 families, and which created anti-government sentiment in many rural communities. Harry F. Byrd, Virginia’s governor at that time, created the Virginia Conservation Commission and William E. Carson of Riverton in Front Royal was the first chairman. He was given the job the federal government didn’t want. According to Merchant, “the commission was created to acquire the land needed for the park and later transfer title to the U.S. Government.” The state of Virginia paid the owners and was later reimbursed by the federal government. Carson thought it would be easy to persuade people to leave, but it wasn’t. So, eventually, after a few years of planning, something called Blanket Condemnation was created by Carson with support from Governor Byrd. This took the shape of forcing people out and telling them it was “for their own good,” based on studies sociologists had been making of the inhabitants. “Many of their conclusions were that mountain people were backward. The Virginia group decided to use the studies to their advantage,” he stated. They were told that they were “devolving in the mountains and needed to rejoin civilization, but studies have since concluded that the “mountain folk” were no better or worse off than the valley folk. So, in what has been called a classic case of bureaucratic ineptitude, Virginia’s government forced resettlement of people who had no desire to leave their homes into camps. The mountain top connected lots of

“And some there be who have no memorial, who are perished as though they had never been,” is a quote from those who wish to remember some of the many people who were displaced from the mountain to create Shenandoah National Park in the 1930s.

This is an example of how the chimney memorial will look when finished. Newt Nicholson, Darryl Merchant’s great-great grandfather, is pictured here at a resettlement camp after being displaced from his home.

counties and some people still bear a grudge against the government, but Merchant emphasized, “I love the Shenandoah National Park. It’s a great asset to the community.” In fact, since Skyline Drive starts in Front Royal at Mile 0, decals with a “Mile 0” graphic are available for purchase at the Front Royal Visitor Center and at the Warren Rifles Confederate Museum, with all proceeds benefiting this project. “Each locality will create their own

monument and bronze plaque, with the surnames of the displaced families, but we don’t have names of renters or squatters. My uncle was Newton Nicholson, and his cabin was 16 x 22. So now that will be size of the “patio” surrounding the chimney,” said Merchant. There will be kiosks with information and narratives of the history and names of contributors to the project and benches on the “patio” when it’s completed

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Music and beer event “resurrected” spirit of the original Woodstock festival

Brewstock “hippies” dance to a cover of Janis Joplin’s “Piece of My Heart.”

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By Ian Dyke Warren/Frederick County Report Backroom Brewery celebrated the success of its first ever music and beer festival, Brewstock, which was held on Saturday, August 11. The day-long festival resurrected the spirit of the original Woodstock festival with faithful covers by local musicians. Festival

goers enjoyed a selection of craft beers from both Backroom Brewery and the newly opened Front Royal Brewing Co. The recreation started early for some attendees who chose to camp on the concert grounds the night before the concert. The cluster of small tents against a backdrop of rural farmland and forest was a vision of the original

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Warren County Fair keeps promise of “County Pride a Mile Wide” Lee Greenwood invites citizens and Marvin Reifsnyder, World War II U.S. Navy Veteran backstage to talk

Smoke from Thursday’s tractor pull can be seen from the top of the Ferris wheel. Thick smoke from trucks and tractors blanketed the Fair Grounds in a black cloud—causing some on Rt. 211 to confuse the fumes for the smoke of a wildfire. Photo by Ian Dyke.

By Ian Dyke Warren/Frederick County Report The Warren County Fair continued the tradition of “County Pride a Mile Wide” Monday, August 6 when the opening ceremony officially began the 2018 Fair Week. Held August 4 through11, the county fair drew thousands of locals looking for one last way to celebrate summer before school starts and the leaves change. From the crowning of Miss Warren County and tractor pulls to a memorable concert by award-winning country music icon Lee Greenwood, each day held something special. Monday, August 6, was an exciting night for parents and children alike as the fair opened in earnest. Hundreds flooded through the gates on opening night to enjoy attractions like the 4-H animal show, the Torres One Ring Circus, the Ferris wheel and other carnival-style rides. The Auto Center of Backfield sponsored a $1,500 grand-

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She will become something of a public figure, appearing in parades and other community events. She said she hopes to use her platform to raise awareness about auditory disorders and other audiological diseases. To fulfill her goal, she has become a registered hearing screener. She and a team will conduct hearing screenings at local elementary schools this fall. Tuesday continued the festivities with costume night. Fair-goers were encouraged to show their county pride by wearing costumes of their choice. The fair also honored first responders with free admission. Volunteer firefighters from local departments could be seen proudly wearing their uniforms throughout the Fair Grounds. On Wednesday, a womanless beauty pageant and demolition derby entertained attendees. The Fair also held a new attraction. The first ever pie eating contest amused some and disgusted others. There was a competition for adults and one for children. While children had a small personal-sized pie, adults had the amazing task of downing a four-pound pie as quickly as possible. Thursday night was dominated by 4-H animal shows and a truck and tractor pull. The 4-H group had separate shows for sheep, lambs and goats. The 4-H’s home economics contest brought in over 2,000 submissions. The contests’ director said competitors ranged from “fresh-out the womb to not-in-the-grave.” Competitions were held in a wide range of categories including best produce, baked goods, canned goods, handmade crafts and honey, a new category this year. The truck and

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Country Music great Lee Greenwood’s Friday, August 10 concert sponsored by Shenandoah Ford and Shenandoah Buick GMC was the high point of Fair Week. Virginia native Bryan Shepherd opened the show for the already lively crowd. Like many other country mu-

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Matt Wendling reports on litter prevention in Warren County Skyline High School student and 4-H members create plan to recycle used fishing line

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“These will be monitored and serviced by Miss Cooper, members of the 4-H club and future members and students. The line will be brought to collection stations at the convenience sites and transfer station.” Wendling showed supervisors and members of the press examples of the cargo net that the County Provides to their citizens free of charge, with a limit of two per household. He reminded them that it is against the law to transport waste and trash in the back of pick-up trucks and trailers without a cargo net covering the waste and/or trash. A copy of the County Ordinance was provided to the members of the press. And it reads as follows: • It shall be unlawful for any person to dispose of any garbage; trash, litter, or rubbish on a public highway. • No vehicle shall be operated on any highway unless it is so constructed, maintained, or loaded as to prevent its contents from dropping or escaping. • The loads of all trucks and trailers on interstate, primary, or secondary highways or roads shall be either secured to the vehicle or covered. • Covers used to prevent the escape of materials used to transport solid waste shall be of such design, installation, and construction as to contain the vehicle’s cargo within the vehicle. • Any person who violates any provision of this article shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine not to exceed $2,500 and in confinement in jail for not more than 12 months, either or both. Wendling’s report continued. “The Anti-Litter Council has attempted to purchase items from town and county businesses when products

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EDA director reports on Afton Inn progress Late August, 2018 • Warren/Frederick County Report • Page 15

Jennifer McDonald says fencing shows partial demolition has started

Signs of progress are showing at the Afton Inn as a fence appears around part of the building. Tests are currently being run for asbestos before work can begin.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report On August 7, the Warren County Board of Supervisors held their first meeting of the month and heard from Executive Director of the Warren County Economic Development Authority, Jennifer McDonald, about progress on partial demolition of the Afton Inn. “Just a few things to report on this morning. If you have passed the Afton Inn recently you may have noticed the fence surrounding part of the building. They are currently testing for asbestos; they will get that report in and hopefully they can get their demolition permit, so that can start the demolition of

that front annex building. They are going to salvage the main structure. They did go before the Board of Architectural Review and got their approval of the design for the conceptual design. Hopefully they will start work on that and we will see some action. Concerning 506 and 514, the former B&G Goods building, we do have a tenant for that building. We helped replace some of the flooring and replaced some ceiling tiles. She hopes to be in that building sometime in September,” McDonald reported. McDonald moved on to the Virginia Economic Development Authority Partnership (VEDP), “We are still continuing to see an increase from the inquiries from the partnership. Since the

More signs of progress in the demolition of parts of the Afton Inn can be seen in the form of two dumpsters out back already full of debris.

beginning of 2018 we have received a total of 20. Last year, in 2017, we had received nine. So, it is really an uptick in the increase we are receiving, and it is a good sign. Also, in our report you have our mortgage liability and you have the percentage that is funded by the town and county, and if it is 100 percent funded by the EDA. I will continue to put that in our report so that everyone can see what the balances are for those loans. “We also have in the report the balances of our Intermediary Relending Program (IRP). Currently we have outstanding balance of $386,088.97 in that program. In our small loan program, we have 27 active loans totaling $264,951.97. And in the month of June we handed out two new loans in the amount of $10,000 to Fork’d and Awesome, a catering company; and Breaktime Billiards received a $10,000 loan as well,” she said. McDonald concluded, “I would like to thank Doug Stanley and Board Chairman Tony Carter for attending the meeting we have with the Secretary of Commerce and Trade. This is the first time in 20 years that I have been with the EDA that we have had

the Secretary of Commerce and Trade visit Warren County. So, thanks to both of you for attending that.” The following is a written report given to members of the press. In this report, the EDA projects included a brief report from the progress on the IT Federal project. “IT Federal continues construction of their first 10,000 square foot building. Blueline Construction is the contractor for the job. Plans have been submitted for the second phase. Greenway Engineering is currently working on required revisions to the plan for the second phase before submitting to the town,” the report read. Following are reports on other current projects: • The Front Royal Police Department continues to work on the construction of their new facility. Anticipated completion date is the end of 2018. • The lift station and Main Street extension have both been approved by the town council and put out for bid. Bids were received for both projects and the Town is moving forward with construction of each. • The Leach Run Parkway was

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opened on June 26th 2017. The EDA currently has mortgages on the Parkway properties in an amount totaling $1,910,637.09 and invoices that were paid previously totaling $988,312,41 and ($32,349.13 in change orders as of that date giving a total to Leach Run Parkway assets of $2,931,298.63. This project is being funded by the Town and County and a split formula of 66% County and 34% Town. The EDA, Pennoni, and Branch continue to work on the punch list items for the Parkway. On April 6, the EDA, Town, and County staff met with Branch Highways and Pennoni to walk the project for any final punch list items that would need to be repaired, completed, or changed. • Work on John Marshall Highway near Lake Avenue has been completed. • The EDA continues to work with the Town and Pennoni Engineering on design plans for West Main Street extension. VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) has approved a revenue sharing project and will contribute up to $650,000 to the project: $500,000 of unmatched funds and $150,000 of matched funds. The $150,000 matched funds will come from IT Federal. This is a town project and will be funded by the town. A tax is being collected to offset the cost of this road. A total of $109,101.69 has been paid in this fiscal year by the EDA for this project. The town hopes to break ground on this road in 2018. – tim@areaguides.com

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our community. Participants of this eight-month program study a different aspect of the community for one full day a month. Topics include: Local Government, Education, Public Safety, News Media, Local Economy, Health & Human Services, Art/History/Tourism, Agriculture, and Community Organizations. Go to: bit.ly/ LEAD201808 for the application and schedule. The Warren County Habitat for Humanity is looking for energetic, passionate people to: influence policy decisions impacting housing in Warren County; build community networks; act as a change catalyst in the community, and serve as ambassadors in the community. For more info about Warren County Habitat for Humanity, please visit www.warrencountyhabitat.org Interested? Send your expression of interest to stevi.wchfh@ gmail.com. Front Royal Brewing Company is now open seven days a week! To celebrate we will be starting infusion Tuesdays. Today we’ll have our Canoe Capital IPA on tap infused with an abundance of fresh apricots. Available beginning at 6 p.m. We will continue to change up infusion ideas and get crazy with our combinations. These will only be available on Tuesdays, so get them while you can. It’s time for the big reveal! The Vine & Leaf has announced our new location. We will be moving to the Royal Plaza Shopping Center on South Street. We’ll still be on Main Street through most of August and we have a new order of fudge in stock. Come visit and help us reduce our inventory so our move is lighter. In September we re-open The Vine and Leaf at 477 E & F South Street with great food, great people, great teas, chocolates, wines and more. Stay tuned on Facebook for a special welcome discount! The Laurel Center announces their upcoming activities and needs. “Your

Voice Group” a teen group based off of the “Voices” curriculum will begin Thursday, August 16 - October 25, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. at 437 South Royal Ave. Please contact Kelliann Harris at (540) 667-6160 or (540) 6311154. Please notify by the Wednesday night before if you plan to participate. For more information, go to: bit.ly/ LC201808 Heritage Hall invites you to join them for an Open House, celebrating Heritage Hall’s remodel, on Wednesday, August 29 from 4 - 6 p.m. Appetizers, ice cream, and door prizes! RSVPs appreciated but not required to Diana Helminski, (540) 636-3700 or dhelminski@ahc.cc Bowling Green Country Club invites you to Grill ‘N Golf Tournament on September 7, at 1 p.m. Shotgun start. All proceeds benefit Warren County Social Services and the Humane Society of Warren County. Sign up today! Limited space available! For more information or to register, go to: bit.ly/GrillGolf2018 The Blue Ridge Arts Council invites you to the 1st Annual End of Summer Cash Bash on Saturday, September 8 at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. Get the details here: bit.ly/ BRAC201808 Performance Sport and Spine will be hosting an Open House for their new Class IV Deep Tissue Laser Therapy on Wednesday, September 26 from 3-6 p.m. St. Luke Community Clinic will hold its 22nd Annual Benefit & Auction on September 29, from 5:30 - 10 p.m. at the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by calling or stopping by the Clinic. Call (540) 636-4325. The Front Royal Rotary Club 2018 Dueling Pianos Party is happening on November 3 at Holiday Inn. Tickets are $150 per person for a 1 in 300 chance for $10,000. The evening features an open bar, heavy

hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment. Please help the Rotary Club raise funds to put back into our local and global communities. To get tickets email Cory@CBMMortgage.com or hokie96@icloud.com. There are also sponsorship opportunities available. For those interested in a complete list of World War II Tankers named for Civil War Battles in the Shenandoah Valley, go to: bit.ly/WW2Tankers September 14 is the next anniversary of the launch of the SS Winchester on Sept. 14, 1943. Announcing a NYC trip via rail for the St. Luke Community Clinic raffle tickets, BUT the winner of the raffle will be able to apply $2500 toward the trip of their choice. Drawing will be on the last Saturday of September. Maximum 300 tickets sold. Cash, check or credit card accepted. Contact St. Luke Community Clinic at (540) 636-4325 or Passages Travel at (540) 636-1402.

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The Kernstown Battlefield Association will participate in the Civil War Weekend in the Shenandoah Valley on August 17th, 18th and 19th, 2018. All events are free, and open to the public. Starting on Friday evening, August 17th, and throughout the weekend, the Battlefield will be hosting the 1st Maryland Infantry Regiment and the 2nd Maryland Infantry, Co. D. Both camps will be open to the public. Visitors are invited to come and experience camp life with both Union and Confederate soldiers. On Saturday, August 18th, docents Mike Cannane and Larry Turner will give an all-day special walking/driving tour of the First Battle of Kernstown, starting at 10 a.m. We will be ordering box lunches from Shaffer’s BBQ in Middletown. The lunches cost $12 and include a choice of a sandwich, two sides, dessert and a drink.

Lunch will be in the conference room. Please dress appropriately for the walking portion of the tour and meet at the Visitors’ Center. There will be a golf cart available for those needing a ride. On Sunday, Jerry Holsworth, author of Civil War Winchester and Stonewall Jackson and Winchester, Virginia, will speak at 10 a.m. in the conference room about Winchester during the Civil War. At 1 p.m., local historian Jeff Chamberlin will discuss the old homes of Winchester and Frederick County and their roles during the Civil War. The Kernstown Battlefield Association is rebuilding the front porch to the 1854 Pritchard House. Please come and watch as the rebuilding progresses. We also have incorporated new exhibits into the Museum, especially in the Artillery Annex. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a look. The Kernstown Battlefield Association is an all-volunteer, non-profit preservation organization. Most of its almost 400 acres are located at 610 Battle Park Drive in Winchester. The Battlefield is open from the beginning of May until the end of October on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., unless otherwise noted. The KBA is partnering with Jala Yoga in offering yoga at the Battlefield, Sundays at 10 a.m. Classes are open to the public. There is an $8 drop in fee. The Battlefield also is open on Federal holidays and on the actual dates of the First and Second Battles of Kernstown and the Second Battle of Winchester. Tours can be arranged throughout the year by contacting the KBA at (202) 302-9129. KBA docents give tours of the Battlefield, the 1854 Pritchard House, the Museum and the Artillery Annex collections. The Visitors’ Center has a See BRIEFS, 22

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which highlight and honor the original organic shapes. She investigates, explores and articulates scale, material and process. Her sculptures evoke a strong environmental response, encouraging contemplation and meditation. Smith-Bügge’s organic sculptures, made from local trees, fit naturally within the educational and aesthetic attractions of the arboretum. The focus of the show is boxwood, which pays tribute to the 162 varieties displayed at the site, the headquarters of the American Boxwood Society. Lynda earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts-Sculpture from Hunter College and a master’s in museum education from the Bank Street College of Education, both in New York. SmithBügge has exhibited in local galleries in the Washington D.C. area, as well as Baltimore, Md., Berkeley Springs, W.Va., and Santa Fe, N.Mex. The Artin-Embassies Program selected several of her sculptures for a three-year exhibition in Rome, Italy and Baku, Azerbaijan

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Four Endangered Przewalski’s Horse Foals Born at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Four endangered Przewalski’s (shaVAL-ski) horse foals were born at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal (SCBI) between

March and June. The first foal, a filly named Dahlores, was born March 20. The younger three foals are colts and were born March 23, April 30 and May 29. It is the first time in 28 years that SCBI has had that many foals at one time. The foals are thriving and are living in a herd with their mothers. The oldest colt was born to Anne, and keepers describe him as outgoing and confident. The second colt was born to Winnie, and keepers have noticed that he is especially shy and sticks close to the herd. The youngest colt was born to Emma and is indecisive and still learning how to be part of the herd. SCBI will share photos and videos of the colts on social media with information about their personalities with the hashtag #MyLittlePhorse to help voters get to know the colts. A public vote decided the names of three horse colts. The first colt, born March 23, is named Gobi Wan Kenobi. The second colt, born April 30, is named Steppenhoof, and the third colt, born May 29, is named Takhi

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that the horses reintroduced to the wild are thriving. A healthy population capable of producing foals will be necessary to establish herds of free-ranging Przewalski’s horses in the wild. Przewalski’s horses have long been considered the last surviving wild horse species, however new data highlights a close genetic relationship between Przewalski’s horses and Botai horses. Botai horses are considered by some scientists to be the first domesticated species of horse. However, Botai horses form a clade (a group of descendants from one common ancestor) distinct from domestic horses. There is no strong evidence that Przewalski’s horses are feral descendants of domestic ancestors. Rather, they are

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Man charged in Hahn Trucking arson On the morning of Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 7:21am, the Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue Services were dispatched to the area of 75 Country Club Road for a reported building fire. Warren County Sheriff ’s Office Patrol Deputies and Fire/Rescue units quickly arrived on the scene to discover a small fire in a maintenance building of the Hahn Trucking Company. Firefighters were able extinguish the fire without significant damages being caused to the building. There were no reported injuries. Investigators from the Warren County Fire Marshal’s Office and Warren County Sheriff ’s Office performed a joint investigation and determined the cause of the fire to be a result of arson related activities. After consultation with the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, Mr. David Hay (no fixed address) has been charged with multiple class 1 misdemeanors in relation to the incident. Mr. Hay has been charged with §18.2-81-Burning or destroying personal property, §18.2-121- Entering property of another for purpose of damaging it, and violation of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code Section 305.4-Deliberate or negligent burning. Mr. Hay is currently being held without bond at the Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren Regional Jail. Anyone with information with is asked to contact Fire Marshal Gerry Maiatico at 540-636-3830 or Sergeant Daniel Maxfield at 540-635-4128.

ginia has catapulted Front Royal into the music spotlight. Yes, amidst six events/festivals cancelled this year the sun is rising, and it is called the Appaloosa Festival. The brainchild of Dan and Alex Fedoryka, this grass roots music festival features their band Scythian, rising stars in Americana, Celtic, Indie Folk, and Blue Grass music that will have you humming, singing along, and dancing in front of the two stages. The two-day festival over Labor Day weekend on Saturday and Sunday on September 1-2, runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and includes two stages, nonstop music, food, drink, and more. Did I say more? The brothers have established a 501-c3 non-profit, the Appaloosa Blue Ridge Arts Foundation (ABRAF) with FREE music workshops and children’s performance opportunities. Their hope is to educate the next generation and create a love of music in the Valley and especially in their home town of Front Royal. In addition to workshops there is a “Kid Zone” with play area and FREE face painting. I have seen Cindy’s work and it is awesome! In addition to Scythian which is one of my favorites and the liveliest stage band I have ever seen, there will be performances by Mandolin Orange (Merle Fest headliner), Gaelic Storm (the band from the movie Titanic) and sixteen others. This community affair held at the Skyline Ranch and Resort has drive-in, overnight cabins and camping facilities. The spectacular main stage was done through a community barn raising event with help from Strong Oaks (builders), Spelunkers (food), and Rural King (tools). Much of the stage was done with reclaimed materials from around the area. This year’s sponsors include Merrell Shoes, ENO Hammocks, Roof Simple, Exit Premier Realty, Virginia Eagle and

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area, a team of mules will be used to deliver and retrieve materials between the cabin and the parking area at the Graves Mill trailhead (off of Route 662 in Madison County). Phase 1 of the temporary closure will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. August 17 to 3:00 p.m. August 24, 2018. The following areas will be closed while restoration work is completed: The Graves Mill trailhead parking lot off Rt. 662 Graves Mill Trail from the parking lot off Rt. 662 to the intersection with Staunton River Trail Staunton River Trail from its intersection with Graves Mill Trail to the intersection with McDaniel Hollow Trail The entire McDaniel Hollow Trail Jones Mountain Trail from its intersection with Jones Mountain Cabin Trail to the intersection with Staunton River Trail The entire Jones Mountain Cabin Trail Similar closures will be put into ef-

Temporary Trail Closures Shenandoah National Park managers will temporarily close the trails leading to Jones Mountain Cabin (see map for closure area) to all hiking and backcountry use during two phases of operations associated with the restoration of the historic cabin. Since the cabin is located in a remote

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as redbud leaves are alternate, not opposite. Katsura is grown as an ornamental tree for its delicate heart-shaped leaves and bright autumn color, a mix of bright yellow, pink and orange-red. Where conditions are suitable, it is fast-growing, but it is very sensitive to drought and needs deep, permanently moist soil. Under drought conditions, the species will drop its leaves; however refoliation may occur once water is made available. Of particular interest is the scent produced by the leaves in the autumn, resembling burnt brown sugar or cotton candy. Trees in cultivation, like those in natural environments, tend to sucker from the base when

young and become multi-stemmed at maturity; pruning to maintain a single stem is not advised. The Katsura tree makes an excellent specimen or shade tree in landscapes. According to the green industry bible, the Manual of Woody Landscape Plants, tree guru Michael Dirr likes it so much he says if he could use only one tree, the Katsura would be his first choice. If you would like to learn more about trees, this is the last chance to sign up for the Tree Stewards “ALL ABOUT TREES” class starting 4 Sept. Your Pal in the Trees,

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fect during Phase 2 of the project from October 29 through November 2, 2018. The original Jones Mountain Cabin was constructed in 1918 by Harvey Nichols. When Shenandoah National Park was established, the Jones Mountain cabin was within the boundary of the park. Mr. Nichols left the cabin in 1937 and it was abandoned until 1969. The cabin was restored by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) in 1969-71. The cabin was largely rebuilt on the original foundation. Since that time, little work has been done to the cabin other than routine maintenance. This project will rehabilitate the cabin including replacing the entire roof, disassembling and rebuilding the existing porch and porch frame, repairing various log timbers using a combination of full replacement, partial replacement and epoxy repairs, stabilizing the fire place hearth, and replacing the wood stove. All repairs are critical to the preservation and structural integrity of this historic cabin. Currently, the cabin is available to the public to rent and is managed by the PATC http://www.patc.net. However, please note that the cabin is temporarily closed for rental from August 17 until November 2, 2018 while it is being restored. This project will ensure the ongoing safety and positive visitor experience for the visitors who access and utilize this historic structure each year and it addresses one of Shenandoah’s deferred maintenance projects.

Overnight Lane Closures August 12-21 For Paving On Northbound I-81 In Shenandoah County Milling and paving are scheduled for August 12-21, 2018, on north-

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projects and outreach efforts through hands-on activities, posters, and wagon-ride tours (1:30 and 3:30 pm) of the experimental vineyards and orchards. This is an open event—all are welcome! Come meet the scientists who work at the Center. Cold drinks and locally made desserts will be provided. The open house will be held rain or shine. For more information, contact Debra Marple at: 540-232-6031 or dmarple@vt.edu. About the Alson H. Smith, Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center: This Virginia Tech laboratory serves Virginia’s commercial fruit and wine grape industries through research, educational programs, development of sustainable production systems and technologies, and increased public knowledge of horticultural opportunities and benefits. Please visit our website to learn more about our current research and information on

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The Front Royal Police Department has placed charges against a former officer with the Front Royal Little League. The newly elected Board of Directors for the Front Royal Little League filed a complaint in February 2018 about discrepancies in the bookkeeping prior to their election in September 2017. The ensuing investigation revealed that the former treasurer, Robert A. Binnix, 42, of Warren County, withdrew money from the FRLL bank account without the consent of the Board of Directors for his personal use. Binnix was arrested on August 2, 2018 by the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office on one felony charge of embezzlement and was released with a pending court date of August 21, 2018

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Debera Taylor, Treasurer of the Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge and candidate for Winchester City Council puts the finishing cleaning touches to the newly installed signs of the Kiwanis Club of Winchester and Blue Ridge on the Mastersign Board of Dominion Square/Aikens Group on the Front Royal Pike. The signs were erected to inform visiting members of the Kiwanis International organization and guests of local Kiwanis Clubs.

Wakefield Country Day School delegates compete at the National Junior Classical League Convention in July at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. (Lincoln Day, Scott Scoville, Liza Dareing, Bea Youngquist, Anna Schuster, Peter McMahon, Gwynn Major, Anika Pruntel, Owen Schuster, Douglas Griffin, Natara Dulaney) Photo by Welby Griffin

During the last week in July, twelve Wakefield Country Day School (WCDS) students ventured to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, for the 65th annual National Junior Classical League (NJCL) Convention. Each year the event attracts over 1,500 Latin and Greek students from across the country who compete in a wide array of academic, artistic, and athletic events related to the study of the classics. The WCDS delegates ranged from grades 7-12 and excelled across a broad spectrum. Highlights in individual events included 8th grader Lincoln Day finishing 2nd on his level on the highly competitive Roman History Test and Liza Dareing bringing home a 1st place finish on her 3-D map of the travels of Odysseus while Bea Youngquist distinguished herself with a 3rd place finish in the English Oratory Contest. Owen Schuster, Anna Schuster,

Anika Pruntel, Lia Feit, Gwynn Major, Natara Dulaney, Scott Scoville, and Peter McMahon also achieved numerous top 10 finishes—the WCDS delegation earned over 70 in all. In team events, Peter McMahon and Lincoln Day both played on the Virginia state team in the challenging and ultra-competitive form of Latin Quiz Bowl called Certamen. The team finished second, missing out on the national title by 5 points. Scott Scoville helped anchor an amateur team that won 1st place overall in the amateur division. This event marked the final competition for senior Douglas Griffin, who capped an impressive six year career with a dominant finish. Griffin earned 1st and Best in Show on the Classical Art Test and 2nd on the Hellenic History and Classical Geography Tests, placing top 10 on

several others. He also earned 1st place for his Dramatic recitation in meter of a passage of Virgil’s Aeneid. Griffin earned eight first place commendations for a variety of graphic arts submissions and was awarded the top prize for overall achievement in graphic arts as well as the People’s Choice Award for best individual submission for his charcoal rendering of the Arch of Trajan. In overall Convention standings, Griffin finished in 2nd place out of over 1,600 delegates (based on points awarded for each top 5 finish earned). He was also the recipient of the Rhea Miller Scholarship, one of a small number of highly competitive $1,500 NJCL scholarships awarded to graduating seniors. The younger WCDS delegates look forward to following his impressive example in this year’s events.

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Engle’s Angle: “Big Time” By Kevin S. Engle When you’re married, and you’d like to stay that way, there are times you do things you don’t want to. Stuff your spouse wants you to do. Last week was one of those times. A time when I had to suck it up, and like Nike says, ‘Just do it’. If it were up to me, I would’ve stayed home. But it wasn’t really up to me. And so, off we went to Pennsylvania, to my mother-in-law’s house. But it’s not what you think. She wasn’t even there. There’s lot of fun things to do near her house. Go golfing, kayak down the river, and ride on the bike path. None of those items were on the agenda. No, this wasn’t summer camp. It was a work week. And I was one of the workers. Unskilled and unpaid. Food and water were provided. Lodging too. There was even an internet café, although it was a bust. WiFi was terrible. My brother-in-law was in charge of the crew. He was ‘Management’. His wife and the two of us made up the rest of the team. Labor. Another brother-in-law popped in for a bit, as did two friends who somehow got sucked into it as well. And what was on the schedule? Scraping and wire brushing old paint off a picnic table and shelter. And then priming and painting that picnic table and shelter. A metal swing got the same treatment but I wasn’t assigned to that project too much. There were two sheds that needed attention as well, but we didn’t get to those. I did have my very own special job. Vacuuming the outside basement stairs. Stairs that hadn’t been cleaned in years. They were disgusting. Dirt, spider webs and all other kinds of crud. My sister-in-law refused to go near them. In my world, I don’t do a lot of sanding and wire brushing, or priming and painting. I’m not very good at them, nor do I aspire to be. And that’s why I had more bosses than anyone else. Everyone telling me how to do a better job. “Be more generous with the primer,” Management instructed on more than one occasion. As did his wife and mine. And then there was “Be more generous with the paint” when we got to that phase of the job. What can I say? I’m paint stingy. We did go on a field trip. To Home Depot. For more supplies. Ok, it wasn’t all bad. For dinner one night, we got pizza. And on our last night there, we went to the Dairy Queen. I tried to get out of all this nonsense. My eye doctor wrote me an excuse but that didn’t work. There’s a lot in this world I don’t know, but there’s one thing I do. After last week, my wife owes me. Big time. The author did what Management told him to do and didn’t complain. His wife was pleased.

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Samuels Public Library Adult Programming Sept. 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. Genealogy Nuts: Shake Your Family Tree. Samuels Public Library invites you to a workshop for beginning to advanced genealogists. Discover your family roots with a team of genealogists who together have researched more than 50,000 names. Classes are held Wednesday nights at 6:00pm. Crochet Group: Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and learn how to crochet or share your talents.The group will meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:00 A.M (September 12th & 26th). All ability levels welcome. Genealogy workshop: Interested in learning about your family’s history? Samuels Public Library invites you to

come out Tuesday, September 11th 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. SamiCon 2018: Fantastic Books & Where to Find Them: Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and join us for our annual geek convention SamiCon, Saturday, September 15th from 10:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M! SamiCon is a free event for all comic & tech fans, geeks, gamers, and cosplayers. Checkout local products in our vendors fair, visit the Digital Bookmobile by Overdrive, as well as participate in our makerspace, crafts, prize drawings and more. This year’s theme is Harry Potter! Come dressed as your favorite character and enjoy many activities such as making your very own wand and taking hogwarts classes. Get sorted into a hogwarts house and help your housemates earn points to win the House Cup!

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Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign This Labor Day holiday, a time of year when drunk-driving fatalities surge, local law enforcement will be out in full force in support of the 2018 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Front Royal Police want to remind those who choose to partake in drinking to plan ahead for a ride. Occurring between August 17 and September 3, 2018, law enforcement officers will team up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to participate in highvisibility exercises, pulling over and arresting drunk drivers. This campaign will reflect an increased effort to arrest those who choose to drive after drinking. Drunk driving isn’t the only risk on the road: Drug-impaired driving is also an increasing problem on our nation’s roads. If drivers are impaired by any substance—alcohol or drugs—they should not get behind the wheel of a vehicle. Front Royal Police Chief Kahle Magalis says that drivers can expect to see an increased police presence on the roads in Front Royal specifically targeting impaired drivers and those who are over the limit. There is also the possibility of checkpoints being set up at various locations within Front Royal.

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Friday, August 17 A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. This is Civil War Weekend in Winchester and Frederick County. Details: http://VisitWinchesterVA.com 5pm - 11pm Friday Night Live in Old Town 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. August’s FNL event will welcome back Winchester legend and a Friday Night Live favorite, Robbie Limon, performing all the hits from the 1970’s and 1980’s. Limon performs all over Winchester and packs the Taylor Pavilion every time he performs. His mix of cover songs will be sure to have you on your feet dancing and enjoying your night in Old Town Winchester! During each FNL

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Book Store will be open offering religious items and reading material of the Orthodox faith. Other retail vendors will also be set-up to display their various items for purchase. Admission is free and ample free parking is available. Greek cooking offers an incredibly rich and diverse array of foods that are the culmination of literally thousands of years of good living, cooking, and eating. While each Greek menu item offered is fresh and inviting, it is also a culinary trip to Greece. Our talented ladies of the church work for days in advance of the festival creating delicious Greek food. http://dormition.va.goarch.org/ greek-festival 1pm Who’s Buried in Mt. Hebron Cemetery? Walking Tour at Mount Hebron Cemetery, 305 E Boscowen St. Winchester. Mt. Hebron has been Winchester’s burying ground since inception of the town in the 1700s. On this walking tour, you will be introduced to men and women who contributed to the development of Winchester, as well as our great nation. Meet your guide outside the gatehouse on East Lane. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Note that no restroom

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facilities will be available. Fee: $5, payable to the guide. Additional tours are available: https://visitwinchesterva.com/guided-tours/ 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. 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm. 7pm Film and Float: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at Clearbrook Park, 3300 Martinsburg Pike, Clear Brook. Frederick County Parks and Recreation will be showing Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (original film, rated G). All children 12 or under must be accompanied by an adult– pool area opens at 7pm—film begins at dusk. Fee: $5 per person. Please bring a float to float on and wear proper swimming attire. PLEASE NOTE: we will be watching the movie from the pool so traditional open swim behavior will not be appropriate. Be prepared to keep splashing and noise to a minimum while we float! Sunday, August 19 Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. 10am - 3pm Town of Middletown’s Car Show at 2325 First St. Middletown, Va. Join us for Middletown’s 8th Annual Car and Truck Show. Registration from 10:00 am – 12:00 p.m. | Awards Presentation at 3:00pm. Located on MAIN STREET in Historic Middletown, Virginia. To Benefit the Middletown 4th of July Celebration. Awards to Top 20 1900-1980 and Top 5 1980-Present. Entry Fee $10.00. Dash plaques to the first 100 registered vehicles. For more information, call Mayor Charles Harbaugh IV (540) 8774594. Rain Date is Sunday August 26, 2018. Pre-Registration not required. http://middletownva.gov 11am - 4pm Richard’s Peach Festival at Richard’s Fruit Market, 6410 Middle Rd. Middletown, Va. Family Fun Day on the Farm! Lots of kids games, activities and

farm animal petting zoo, great food and music too! Oh, and did we mention peaches? Peach ice cream, milk shakes, sparkling cider, smoothies, pies, muffins and more! http://www.richardsfruitmarket.com/ Noon - 7pm Greek Festival at Greek Orthodox Church, 1700 Amherst St. Winchester. See August 18. Monday, August 20 Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Tuesday, August 21 Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Wednesday, August 22 A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. 11:30am Women’s Resource Center Event at 213 E Main St. Front Royal. FREE EVENT from the Front Royal Women’s Resource Center Women in Networking - Guest Speaker: Debbie Romero, Topic: Alexander Technique - how to achieve painfree effortless movement in daily activities. 540-636-7007. Thursday, August 23 Sunny, with a high near 81. 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm. Friday, August 24 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm. Saturday, August 25 8am - 1pm Front Royal Farmers Market

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to 8:30 PM. Ticket Prices & Info: All Tickets are General Admission. $20 in advance until 3:00 PM on the day of event. $25 at the door. Children: 12 years and below are free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets may be purchased in advance either online or by calling the Barns of Rose Hill Box Office at 540-955-2004 (Noon to 3:00 – Tuesday through Saturday). If you call when the Box

Office is closed, please leave a message and they will return your call within 24 business hours. http://barnsofrosehill.org/ Sunday, September 9 9am Run Free 5K at Kernstown Battlefield, 610 Battle Park Drive, Winchester. The Run Free 5k at Kernstown Battlefield is sure to be a favorite! The grassy course provides

beautiful views, just south of the City of Winchester, VA. This battlefield has a rich history with two Civil War battles fought on this beautiful farm. Now it is open for tours and events, and is home to many high school/ college cross country meets and invitationals. After the race join us for music, a stretch & recovery area provided by Pivot Physical Therapy, and an abundance of post-race food. Then stick around for awards for the top 3 finishers overall and for each 10-year age group. We will also have some great random prizes! This race is chip timed. No dogs, strollers, bicycles or headphones allowed on the race course during the race.

Warmer Weather’s Around the Corner! Perfect time to get your cat and dog spayed and neutered. Spay Today’s our area’s non-profit, reduced-priced spay and neuter program. CHOOSE from MANY vets throughout a WIDE area. At the time of surgery, initial shots and tests can also be obtained at lower rates.

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Register online by September 1, 2018 to guarantee yourself a t-shirt and save time and money on race day! Sign up Here: runsignup.com/Race/VA/Winchester/RunFreeBattlefield5K Friday, September 14 5:30pm Gardens at Night: Alter Eagles at Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St. Winchester. Take it to the limit with tribute band Alter Eagles. Listen to Eagles classics from Their Greatest Hits album like Take It Easy, Desperado, and One of these Nights, as well as songs from the newer albums and solo careers such as Heartache Tonight and Hotel California. Enjoy family lawn games from 6–8 p.m. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. Bring a chair. Seating begins at 5:30 p.m. Gardens, galleries, and food/ drink stations open at 6 p.m. The music goes from 7 to 9 p.m. No outside food/ drink. Rain/shine. Thanks to sponsor Navy Federal Credit Union, admission is FREE to all active-duty, National Guard, and Reserve military personnel and their families (military ID required) as well as to individual veterans and individual retired military service members (military ID required). Admission is always free to MSV Members and ages 12 & under. The fee is $10 for all others (includes concert, gallery, and garden admission). Sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union and Shenandoah Country Q102. http://www. themsv.org/ 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm.

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Wilson: Look at dat face: big brown eyes set in a super big nose. Actually, maybe my nose looks big because I get right up to the camera. I came here on July 9th, a 3-year old neutered boy. Nice Walker hound, and of course I’ve got floppy soft ears. I’m good with dogs and children, but no cats for me. Nope.

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