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New Jobs, Investment in the City of Winchester Page 2 • Warren/Frederick County Report • Early November, 2018

Glaize & Brother Juice Company to build new apple pressing facility, support Virginia’s growing hard cider industry first sale in 1937, the Glaize family has grown its business through both domestic and international sales of fresh apples. They continue to look for new markets and new ways to remain competitive. As the demand for pressed apple juice for hard cider production continues to grow significantly in the booming craft beverage market, the addition of an apple pressing operation will enable the family of businesses to serve the growing demand by cider makers across the Commonwealth and beyond. The new company plans to produce both traditional and custom juice blends from Virginia-grown culinary and artisan cider apples. Juice production is expected to start in early January 2019 in time for cider makers to supply the spring market. “Through their commitment to using Virginia-grown apples in their high quality juice blends, Glaize & Brother Juice Company is ensuring that their success is shared with producers across the region, further supporting Virginia’s orchards and agricultural community,” said Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Bettina Ring. “I am thrilled to celebrate the Glaize family’s continued success and commitment to Virginia’s apple industry.” “The matching AFID grant provided by the City of Winchester and the Virginia Department of Agriculture

Glaize & Brother Juice Company’s Winchester facility will create five new jobs and purchase 100 percent of its apples, 147,000 bushels, from Virginia growers.

Governor Ralph Northam announced Oct. 23 that Glaize & Brother Juice Company, LLC will invest over $1.03 million to build a new apple pressing operation in the City of Winchester. As a result of this investment, over the next three years Glaize & Brother Juice Company will create five

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new jobs and purchase 100 percent of its apples, 147,000 bushels, from Virginia growers. “This project is a reflection of Virginia’s diverse agricultural sector and demonstrates how our growing craft beverage industry is creating new opportunities for business and farmers in all parts of our Commonwealth,” said Governor Northam. “I congratulate Glaize & Brother Juice Company and the entire Glaize family on its tremendous success and thank them for their continued investment in the region.” Glaize & Brother Juice Company is a new partnership within the Fred L. Glaize family of orchards and apples businesses. Created by brothers David and Phillip Glaize, the company will supply craft beverage producers with specialized juice for crafting fine hard cider. The company, which will be located beside Glaize Apples’ packing and cold storage operation, will partner with premier growers in the Virginia apple industry. Fred L. Glaize, LC, a fourth generation family-owned and -operated apple company, grows more than 14 varieties of apples on over 650 acres of orchards across Virginia. Since their

provides incentive for us to take this step,” said brothers Philip and David Glaize. “We are very appreciative of the support from the City of Winchester and Commonwealth of Virginia. It is heartening to know people are willing to support local agriculture and we hope to support the Virginia apple industry by helping growers sell their apples for higher returns.” “This grant could not go to a more worthy project,” said Senator Jill Vogel. “It marks another milestone in the Glaize’s success story of preserving the apple industry in our region and expanding innovative agriculture. I am very grateful that the Commonwealth and our locality supported this partnership.” “It is exciting to see investment into our regional apple product production,” said Delegate Christopher Collins. “Agriculture remains a top economic producer for our area and for the Commonwealth, and with this investment, both private and public, it is a good indication that growth of this industry continues.” “The history of Winchester’s economy is rooted in agriculture and, and in particular the apple industry, which makes this project even more important,” said Chairman of the Winchester Economic Development Authority Bill Buettin. “The Winchester Economic

Development Authority is proud to play a role in helping to increase value added agriculture as a strong leader in our local economy.” The Commonwealth is partnering with the City of Winchester, Winchester Economic Development Authority and Glaize & Brother Juice Company, LLC on this project through the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund, which is administered by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). Governor Northam approved a $17,500 grant from the AFID Fund, which the City of Winchester will match with local funds. This is the first AFID award to the City of Winchester.

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Economic Development tops issues list at Candidates Forum Front Royal Chamber of Commerce hosted 2018 Front Royal Town Council hopefuls event By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report On the evening of October 11th, 2018, all six candidates for this year’s race to fill three seats on the Front Royal Town Council attended the Candidates Forum hosted by the Front Royal Chamber of Commerce. First-term Councilman John Connolly is the only candidate to finish out his term on Council from the 2014 race and he announced earlier in the year that he would not be seeking another term. Current Mayor Hollis Tharpe gave up his seat when he was elected to the mayor’s seat in 2016. Councilman Christopher Morrison was appointed to fill out the remainder of his term. Later in 2017 Councilwoman Bébhinn Egger surrendered her seat on council after resigning and announcing that she was leaving the council and Front Royal to be married. Councilman Gary Gillispie was appointed to the council to fill out the remainder of her term. Both Morrison and Gillispie along with former Councilman Chris Holloway, Alford D. Carter, Latasha Thompson, and Robert “Robbie” Tennett are all running for the three open seats. If you could sum the forum up in a few words those words would be “heavy on economic development” with some finger pointing to the Economic Development Authority from one candidate. Improving roads and infrastructure and improving and supporting law enforcement were also hot topics of the

evening. The need for a strong property maintenance code was heavily stressed as well, with the two incumbents making sure the audience knew that they voted for the property maintenance code recently passed by the Town Council. Tourism and the need to promote it more heavily was also discussed, with two candidates stressing the need for more online presence. Parking on Main Street was discussed quite at length, with Candidate Tennett even going so far as to make the suggestion that Front Royal seek out ways to build a parking garage to help alleviate parking problems in the downtown shopping district. He suggested seeking out federal and state grants to help fund building the garage. Other candidates also got behind the garage idea but offered little in how to fund building the structure. Each candidate gave an opening and closing statement. The first candidate who addressed the audience was former Councilman Chris Holloway. “I am married with two children and four grandchildren. I was born

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TOWN, from 4 Gillispie addressed the audience next, saying, “With your help in November, I can continue working for our community. I was appointed to council in August of 2017 and it has been my honor to serve the town of Front Royal. I will keep working with council to bring businesses to our town, making improvements to our infrastructure and bring work force housing to our community. Bringing in businesses will help keep our taxes low and bring tax dollars to our town and help bring repairs to our sidewalks and paved roads. I believe the town council should work to find ways to cut people’s taxes instead of looking for ways to increase taxes. I think tax increases should always be a last resort. I share my parents’ financial philosophy: if you don’t have it don’t spend it. It is that plain and simple,” he said. Robert Tennett was up next with his straight-to-the-point opening statement. “I am a lifelong resident of Front Royal. I’ve been a private contractor for most of my life. I would like to be on council and bring with me my experiences and help do what is best for the community,” he said. Latasha Thompson stated, “I am Latasha Thompson, a lifelong resident of Front Royal. In relation to our town, I want to be here to see the changes

that need to happen. I want to be a friend to business and keep our taxes as low as possible.” She added that she volunteers with the United Way and Emerging Seniors; she is a Parent Teachers Organization (PTO) mom; and she worked as a sales administrator at a trust company where she maintains a multi million-dollar budget for a model homes builder. Next up was Councilman Christopher Morrison, who began, “I want to thank everyone for showing up. I suspect why you are here is because you care about the town as much as I do. I am a “come along lately” or what not, but I chose Front Royal. I proudly served in the military for many years and I am currently a federal employee and I serve on this council with Gary Gillispie and I want to continue with these questions we are going to address and find out more about myself.” Alford Carter was up next, and said, “I want to thank everyone for coming out tonight. I know this is important to many of you and this is important to me. Number one, let me tell you what you are going to vote for. I am a Vietnam veteran, a self-employed business man. I am also the president for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People [NAACP], but I am a conservative. I am also Christian-based and the other thing I like

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opment, you need major corporations to come to this area. They are not going to come to this area unless they feel that the community is ready for that and that they have the leadership behind them to support them,” Morrison concluded. Carter immediately went after the ongoing drug and opioid problem in Front Royal. “My number one priority for Front Royal is that we have to somehow dispel the notion that we are somehow on the Heroin Highway. There is something wrong with that. I think we have the minds, the intelligence, the law enforcement and this notion drags this town down. There are many reasons that feed into that. Economic development, housing, they all play a role. But just the stigma that we have become the town of $400 rent and the heroin highway is enough to drive anyone crazy if they lived in the town. We need to correct that now,” Carter maintained. Holloway was given a chance to answer the question as well after the

moderator was reminded that he had yet to call on him. Holloway took it in good spirits and listed his number one priority, “Most of us up here agree that economic development is a must. My grandparents and parents worked at Avtex. When Avtex closed down, a lot of people started traveling down to the city. I think the town needs representation on the Economic Development Authority (EDA). We need two representatives there. We need them there, so they will fight for the town,” he said. This would not be the last time Holloway pointed to the EDA as part of the solution for economic development. The next question dealt with tourism and how to improve and increase it here in Front Royal. All of the candidates agreed that more could be done to promote, improve and increase tourism in Front Royal. Tennett recommended shining an additional spotlight on the fact that Front Royal is at the entrance of the

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ditional signage directing traffic to the downtown area was important. Holloway expressed optimism that Front Royal is on the right path with the improvements he has seen on Main Street. Gillispie talked about the fact that Front Royal is centered in the prettiest part of the country, saying, “I’ve been to a lot of different places and there is nothing prettier than where we live. I think we need to concentrate more on the [internet]. I think we are on the right road when it comes to tourism.” Another question had to do with what the candidates felt were the biggest concerns and how they would be addressed if elected. Thompson started off by highlighting the fact that during her campaigning the building and maintenance code

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roamed the streets at Samhain, a sacred festival that marked the end of the Celtic calendar year. • Black and orange are typically associated with Halloween. Orange is a symbol of strength and endurance and, along with brown and gold, stands for the harvest and autumn. Black is typically a symbol of death and darkness and acts as a reminder that Halloween once was a festival that marked the boundaries between life and death. • Scarecrows, a popular Halloween fixture, symbolize the ancient agricultural roots of the holiday. • Halloween was influenced by the ancient Roman festival Pomona, which celebrated the harvest goddess of the same name. Many Halloween customs and games that feature apples (such as bobbing for apples) and nuts date from this time. In fact, in the past, Halloween has been called San-Apple Night and Nutcrack Night. • Scottish girls believed they could

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Do political party endorsements help or hurt nonpartisan local elections? EDITOR: An old Chinese saying states ”may you live in interesting times.” One situation that I find interesting is the recent trend of political parties forcing their way into influencing one of the last places that should not be influenced by partisan politics: town and city nonpartisan elections. We see this happening at the national level and now we see it at our local level. This election cycle, the Warren County Republican Committee decided that it needed to endorse several candidates for the Front Royal Town Council in a nonpartisan race. In the wisdom of our Virginia forefathers, it was decided that the need for local partisan town elections in small communities was unnecessary due to the local issues that the governing bodies would be dealing with over time. Most of these issues would be dealing with providing for the basic services for the community of water, sanitation, police protection, public works and in some cases power distribution. Many of the national issues never come into play at the local level. Do partisan endorsements help or hurt in local town elections is the question. In the case of our upcoming Front Royal Town Council election, I feel endorsements hurt our community by creating a clear disadvantage for candidates running as nonpartisan and federal government employees running as candidates for offices in a nonpartisan local election. The Hatch Act was put into place to allow federal government employees to be able to run for nonpartisan offices. A draw back of having partisan endorsements in a nonpartisan election is that our federally employed citizens running for office cannot accept financial campaign support directly from a party. This does not hold true for other endorsed candidates. Failure to comply with this restriction could result in the loss of their job. This restriction could reduce the pool of quality federally employed citizens living in our community that might be interested in running for an elected office. This party endorsement could go to a less qualified candidate which many citizens might elect by following only the party endorsement. Other quality nonpartisan candidates are at a disadvantage in having to compete financially in raising campaign funds against the party providing financial support to these endorsed candidates. This could result in the endorsed candidates being more loyal to the party rather than doing what is good for our community. They say that change is inevitable, however I hope that the sanctity of nonpartisan elections will return without the need of local political parties feeling moved to endorse candidates in a nonpartisan election. Let’s go back to picking the best woman or man who can do the best job in making our community great again. Michael Graham Front Royal

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“Strokes of Creativity” is the new artists’ outlet on Main Street “My dream was always to have a funky little art shop, and this is the epitome of that.”

Lori Terwilliger’s photographs are a new addition to the “Strokes of Creativity” art boutique and studio that celebrated their Grand Opening on October 6.

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By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report The feeling among the artists and friends in the newly opened artists’ boutique, and studio called “Strokes of Creativity,” was one of camaraderie, support for its owner Teresa Henry, and regard for each other. The Grand Opening and ribbon cutting for the shop located at 413 E. Main Street in Front Royal was on October 6 with Chamber of Commerce members and Mayor Hollis Tharpe present. “I’m in my element,” Teresa says of her new role as owner. “My dream was always to have a funky little art shop, and this is the epitome of that.” Even though it has been her dream for so many years, only recently did the opportunity open up to make it happen. “Everything fell into place,” said Teresa. The space became available in August, and they were looking for a short-term lease, so the timing looked perfect. She and her team have done a few renovations, painted walls, made holes for hanging art work and put in new carpeting that covers a big painting of a candy cane from former occupants who had a sweet shop there. During the lively interview in Teresa’s shop, her friend Kathy Riley, who she jokingly calls her “right hand man” (Kathy noted that she is, in fact, a woman), joined in; as did several other

artists who happened to be there, hanging their work and bringing new products for sale. Lori Terwilliger, a photographer, there with her husband, was busy hanging her mounted nature photos and was happy to talk about how much she appreciates having an outlet for her work. She explained that she’s been a photographer for a long time and had recently started marketing it. “I just started to do this and didn’t know how to present it to the public,” she said. She had set up at craft shows but wasn’t content with that.

“Craft shows are a lot of work. I wanted to be able to have a place, so I can say to friends ‘stop in and see my work and others’ work too,’” she said. This way, she added, the artwork is here, and it doesn’t have to be moved around. Also, the art work is switched out at fairly frequent intervals so it’s a surprise when people come in. “People love it because they don’t know what they’ll see,” said Teresa. “I try to make sure there’s no competition. I don’t like to have 16 of the same things.” “It’s an eclectic mix,’ said Kathy. “People can walk in and think they want a certain something, but find other things they like,” said Lori. Kathy Hopson was also in the shop that afternoon, having brought in her line of essential balms to display for sale. She said they are from all-natural ingredients and all homemade in small batches. She had several kinds

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ornaments; and drawn and painted pictures Teresa called a “Front Royal doodle,” which the artist created using scenes of typical Front Royal places. A photographer, a doll maker, a toy maker, a woodworker, and a floral artist are among the artists displaying their unique items for sale. They are very happy with the shop. “Everyone who comes through here loves it. This venue is more like a boutique, not as formal as a gallery, and not as informal as a booth set up at a craft show. I also didn’t want to go and load up for a craft show,” Kathy Riley said. Teresa went on to describe the new place. “This is a working studio. Artists can come in and work on their projects here and can get to know other artists who are making theirs. “We’re like a big family,” she said. Earlier this year, Teresa and Kathy were talking about how many artists don’t know each other, so they started to organize the Front Royal artists and crafters network. Since May 23 of this year, they’ve recruited 186 members, mostly from the “What’s Up Front Royal?” Facebook site. Lori said, “I had never met Teresa, but immediately said, ‘Yes, I’d like to be involved.’” And Kathy added that she wouldn’t have met Lori if not through the network. The idea was well received in the online community and, when Teresa opened the shop, many of the artists came from the network. The art in the shop is on consignment, and they do a commission split.

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Kathy described it as a collective and says the artists are special because they’re not here to just put their art on the walls. They get to know each other and come in and help, so everyone who works here is an artist. They often come and relieve Teresa for a few hours, so she can get a break, and when people come in, they can talk knowledgeably about the other artists’ work. Teresa is still accepting other artisans and especially would like: • knitted or crocheted scarves or hats. • fiber arts • homemade dog treats and/or pet toys. They’re looking forward to welcoming a quilter and candle maker soon. Right now, they’re working on their upcoming holiday schedule, and will have Christmas themed items right after Halloween. Their florist, Mary Stover of Mary Moo Designs, will have seasonal wreaths, Christmas trees, centerpieces and special dressed up chairs available. The shop also doubles as a place where folks can come and learn how to create their own art projects. “It’s a working studio,” said Kathy, echoing Teresa’s earlier statement. Every Wednesday there’s a painting party, and Teresa demonstrates how to make seasonal door hangers in the shape of mason jars. Typically, around this time of year, popular themes are Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christ-

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mas. Kathy Riley will hold a beginner’s “Cricut” class, showing how to operate a specialized cutting machine. She has made many of the shop’s signs and

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where people gather to take the classes is set up with crayons, markers and paper during the non-class times, so kids can make their own drawings while their parents are looking around. “It’s family oriented. We want kids to come and be a part of the shop, so they can make art when they come in,” Teresa explained. Teresa and Kathy Riley were excited about the fact that the business has been accepted as an Artisan Shop and will be included in the Artisan Trail that Front Royal and Warren County are participating in. In the spring, when things get going with the Trail, there will be a map showing where all the businesses involved are located. Currently there are 19 who have been accepted and more are signing up quickly, they said. Kathy calls herself and Teresa ambassadors for the Trail, which means they go to local businesses and artists with information about becoming members and invite them to join. Any of the artists who show in Teresa’s shop can be part of the Trail under her umbrella. One of the requirements for an artist to participate is that they have to have a place to show their work so it’s accessible for people to look at it. So far there are 19 artists and businesses involved. All are in Shenandoah Valley and most are from Warren County. Other events and classes they will participate in are: • staying open for Halloween trick or treating • Yoga classes by Laura Ruby of Ruby Yoga LLC. on Mondays and Fridays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. are held in the shop. • On November 16, Teresa will again be helping with crafts for kids at the BRAC “Deck the Halls” event at 305 E. Main Street. • arranging birthday parties with

hired princesses and superheroes. These can be held in the shop after hours or they will come to people’s homes. Call for information. Teresa has been busy as a digital artist for many years, making graphic designs, and webpages for businesses. She and her husband Patrick also do backdrops for the public schools for their productions, when asked. She is on the board of directors of the Blue Ridge Arts Council and has been involved with them for about 10 years, first as a volunteer and then as a board member. Strokes of Creativity Artist Boutique and Studio is located at 413 E. Main Street, Front Royal. Call (540) 751-8536, email art@strokesofcreativity.com, or visit www.strokesofcreativity.com. Their Facebook business page is found at Strokes of Creativity Boutique and Studio. Hours are: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 11 - 6:30; Saturday from 12 - 6:30 p.m. and Sunday from 12 - 4:00 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays. Examples of Teresa Henry’s work can be found at https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/teresahenry.html – carol@areaguides.com

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After the meeting was adjourned, Cub Scouts Troops 118 took over control of the dais (with the help of Front Royal’s Mayor Hollis Tharpe) where they held their own mock meeting.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report The Front Royal Town Council held their second meeting of the month on October 22, and all council members were present with the exception of Councilman Christopher Morrison who attended the meeting by telephone conference. The town council passed a consent agenda totaling three items. The first item was a request to approve a bid from Core and Main for 250 5/8 sole source water meters in the amount of $61,250. Funding for this purchase was made available by the meter reading water Fiscal Year 2019 budget. The request came from Purchasing Manager Alisa Scott. Cost of an individual water meter was $245. The next item on the consent agenda was a request to the council to approve a bid from Morton Salt, Inc. for road salt to be used in the town’s streets department in the amount of $71.60 per ton. Funding for this purchase was provided with funds available in the town’s streets department Fiscal Year 2019 budget. On Tuesday September 25th, 2018, Scott opened a request for quotes for road salt for the department. The purchasing department received five responses. After a review, they approved the tabulations showing Morton Salt as the low bidder at $71.60 per ton. Due to the historical demand and spending on road salt, the Town Council’s approval was required. Town staff recommends the awards for firm pricing during the fiscal year 2019 to be awarded to Morton Salt, Inc., with funding provided by the streets department. Estimates are that the town would need up to 2,500 tons of road salt. The third and final item on the consent agenda was a request to approve

the purchase back of 80 hours of vacation time from the town manager per his contract for employment. Those funds are to be provided from the salaries in the town manager’s budget. The consent agenda was passed on a 6-0 vote. The next item on council’s agenda involved a request to adopt, on its second and final reading, an ordinance to repeal Chapter 9-1 of the town code “Removal and Repair” of certain buildings and structures and re-enact in its place “Buildings and Maintenance Codes.” The request included a proposed amendment to the town code by reenacting the “removal, repair of buildings and other structures harboring illegal drug use.” If approved, chapter 9-1 of the town code would be amended in its entirety, replacing it with a building code regulation that provided for administration and enforcement of mandatory provisions of the Uniform Statewide

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reads we don’t make a strong effort in going after this bad debt. We don’t go after salaries when someone moves out of an apartment and doesn’t pay their electric or water bill. I am very concerned about that and that we as a council need to take a strong look at this in the near future. I would like for this to be put on a work session to discuss it further,” he said. Meza also expressed concerns, noting that some of the bad debt was in the thousands of dollars. The measure passed on a 6-0 vote.

The final item on the council’s agenda was a request for council approval for a Route 340 / 522 North redundant water main feasibility study. The town wants to increase the reliability of the water supply in the Route 522 North Corridor, and a detailed feasibility study is required to determine the most cost effective and easily constructed route for a redundant waterline. The feasibility analysis will be done by the organization CHA with a series of technical memorandums (TM) for review in various phases.

Council is requested to approve the proposal that includes Phase I Technical Memorandums for an amount of $43,900. A vote was taken, and the measure passed on a 6-0 vote. With no further business to come before council, Mayor Hollis Tharpe adjourned the meeting. After he adjourned the meeting, the mayor’s special guests, members of Cub Scouts Troop 118, stormed the dais (with the mayor’s permission) and proceeded to hold their own meeting, using the Mayor’s gavel. Mayor Tharpe stood at attention behind his chair and helped maintain order in the council chambers. The coup, if you will, only lasted a few short minutes, after which Major Keven Nicewarner of the Front Royal Police Department handed out “cita-

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An invasive insect that has damaged agricultural crops in the Northeast United States and creates a black sticky mess on homeowners’ trees that stinks of sour vinegar has been found in Virginia. Now, officials are hoping citizens across the commonwealth will help monitor and track the movement of the pest known as the spotted lanternfly. “We think we could see them covering homeowners’ trees in numbers that could even be worse than the 17year cicadas,” said Eric Day, manager of the Virginia Tech Insect Identification Lab, which is helping monitor the spotted lanternfly’s geographic reach. “We are still determining how bad this impact is going to be on both agricultural producers and homeowners.” The insect prefers to feed on the invasive tree of heaven that is rampant around the state, but for much of its lifecycle, the spotted lanternfly will attack apple and pear trees, hops, grapes, and other valuable crops. An adult spotted lanternfly is approximately 1-inch long and 1/2-inch wide. The forewing is grey with black spots and the wing tips have black blocks outlined in grey. The hind wings have contrasting patches of red and black with a white band that are visible when it flies. The legs and head are black; the abdomen is yellow with broad black bands. During immature stages, it is black with white spots and develops red patches as it grows. If anyone sees the signs of the pretty but destructive insect or its eggs, they are asked to fill out a form noting their location. Photos of the insect or its eggs are encouraged. People can also report sightings to the Virginia Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services at 804-786-3515 or email Virginia Cooperative Extension at spottedlanternflyvirginia@gmail. com. More information on the pest

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then searched the house and threatened to shoot the occupants if any of them moved. No one was injured during the incident, and only items of very little value were taken. The tenants had returned to the residence at approximately 7:00 p.m. that evening and found that their home had been previously entered sometime between October 11 and October 14 while they were out of town. The residents called the WPD immediately to make the report, with only an amplifier reported as missing. While the home invasion on October 14 is considered an isolated incident, both the break in and invasion are believed to be related to the alleged sale of narcotics. The suspects are described as males in their 20s and had their faces covered. Anyone with information about the suspects that will aid police in their investigation are encouraged to call the WPD at 540-662-4131 or CrimeSolvers at 540-665-TIPS(8477) where tips remain anonymous and may result in a cash reward.

Winchester Police investigating Boyd Avenue home invasion The Winchester Police Department (WPD) is investigating a home invasion at a residence in the 200 block of Boyd Avenue in Winchester that occurred at approximately 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, 2018. The residence was occupied by two tenants, two of their acquaintances, and a handyman fixing a broken window at the time of the incident. The suspects reportedly entered the residence through the back door and were armed with various types of firearms. The victims stated that the suspects

Warren County hotel fire At 11:16 pm Sunday, Oct. 14, Warren County Fire and Rescue Units were dispatched for a fire alarm at the Holiday Inn & Suites at 111 Hos-

pitality Drive, Front Royal. While enroute the alarm was upgraded to a structure fire in a fourth floor storage closet. Units arrived on scene to find an active alarm with the building being evacuated by an estimated 100 guests. Upon investigating, firefighters encountered heavy smoke conditions on the fourth floor. This condition brought additional fire and rescue resources to the scene. Further investigation and firefighters found fire in a storage room with sprinkler activation. The sprinkler had extinguished the fire with minor fire damage to the room and contents but moderate water damage on the fourth, third and second floors. Firefighters worked to remove smoke and clean up water. Damage was estimated at $2,500 to the storage room and contents and another $5,000 in water and fire control damage. There were no reported injuries to hotel guests, staff or firefighters. The fire was started by a short in a light fixture, spreading to linens and a mattress in the room. First Alarm: Engine Cos. 10, 6, Chief 100 at 11:16pm Upgrade: Engine Cos. 4, 1, 3 and 9

, 11: 11:25pm Added: Trucks 1 and 51 Strasburg11:48pm Under Control: 11:51pm All units clear: 2:57am Middletown Co. 12 on standby at Station 1 and answered calls

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ing factors. Etienne advised that after working all night he dropped his girlfriend off at work and was driving back to his residence on Virginia Avenue when the accident occurred. The Warren County Building Inspections Office and the Warren County Fire Marshal were notified and responded to the scene. Several families were displaced from the 3-story apartment building due to significant damage caused by the accident. Etienne was transported to Warren Memorial Hospital with minor injuries to his head and face. Etienne was charged with §46.2-853 Failure to Maintain Control of his Vehicle and §46.2-1094 Not Wearing a Seatbelt. If you have any further information, please contact MPO Kevin Orndorff at (540)635-2111 or korndorff@frontroyalva.com

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On 10/23/2018 at approximately 8:15am, the Front Royal Police Department responded to 520 Virginia Avenue for a reported vehicle into a structure. Upon arrival, a 2011 blue Toyota Prius was observed inside a first-floor apartment of the building. Officers made entry into the apartment to search for possible victims, no residents were located in the apartment, however, a small dog was located. The driver of the Toyota was identified as Stanley Etienne, 29, of Front Royal. After speaking with witnesses and the driver, it was determined that speed and fatigue were the contribut-

The Front Royal Visitor/Warren County Visitor Center is seeking individuals interested in sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm for Front Royal/Warren County with our visitors. As a volunteer in the visitor center you will meet and greet visitors and provide details on area attractions, accommodations, events and other information of interest to our visitors. To learn more, and for an application please visit us at 414 East Main Street or call 540-635-5788. Fairgrounds Water Tank Out Of Service The Town of Front Royal, Water Plant will be taking our Fairgrounds

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Guard Hill Water Tank Out Of Service The Town of Front Royal, Water Plant will be taking our Guard Hill 3,000,000-gal water storage tank out of service for clean-out and inspection. The Guard Hill water tank will be out of service from November 9 thru November 20, 2018 pending Bacteriological sampling. Utilities Service Co. will be on site Tuesday, November 13, 2018 to perform the clean-out and inspection. Customers & Water system may experience periods of lower Water pressure while this work is being completed. We apologize for any inconvenience. If any questions, contact the Water Treatment Plant at 540-6367474. Mike Kisner, Manager of Water Treatment Fall Leaf Collection The Town of Front Royal will begin collecting bagged leaves every Wednesday beginning October 17, 2018 to January 16, 2019. Please be aware that leaf collection will not occur the week of Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. See BRIEFS, 24

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BRIEFS, from 23 There is no limit to the number of bags that can be placed curbside during this period. The Town will accept leaves placed in plastic lawn bags, recycled paper bags, 32-gallon garbage cans, and re-usable Rubbermaid type bins. Bags are not to be sealed or tied to allow our crews to easily identify leaf bags. Do not place leaves in Town issued refuse carts. Please do not rake your leaves to curbside as the Town will not be collecting loose leaves. If you have questions, please call the Department of Public Works at (540)635-7819, Monday-Friday, 7am to 3:30pm.

Ethics Workshop Volunteers Needed: The Chamber’s Education Committee is coordinating the Ethics Workshop for high school seniors on November 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. noon at Bowling Green Country Club. Volunteers will work with a group of 8-10 students to walk through a series of real-world ethical dilemmas. This event is sponsored by the Front Royal Rotary Club. Email nfoster@frontroyalchamber.com to volunteer or for additional information. Hometown Halloween will be held in downtown Front Royal on October 31 from 6-8 p.m. Enjoy safe Trick or Treating along Main Street. Visit the Warren County Sheriff ’s Haunted House. Join us at the Gazebo at 6:00 p.m. for special entertainment, and it’s all free. If your business would like to set up a table to give away candy, contact Director of Community Development Felicia Hart, at 632-3615. Performance Sport and Spine will participate in a nationwide program called “Socktober” through October 31st. The idea is giving something as

Happy Halloween Stewart, Are there any scary trees? – Casper

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Casper, I’m usually only scared when there are no trees for me to climb. But there are some trees that are dangerous – and that is pretty scary. Triplaris Americana is one of those dangerous trees. In an unusual arrangement, T. Americana plays host to colonies of red ants – indeed, it has trouble surviving without them. The ants occupy minute tunnels just beneath the bark. In return for shelter, the ants attack anything that touches the tree – insect, bird, unwary writer. The venom squirting ferocity of their

attack gives rise to T. Americana’s local nickname: devil tree. Found throughout the neotropics, from Panama to Brazil, the ants protect the tree from insects and herbivores who want to eat the leaves and they also prevent seedlings and lianas from growing under or on the tree. When the ants die, the tree also gets a nitrogen from the decomposing bodies. In return, the ants get refuge inside of the tree and they also feed on sugars produced by the tree. Trees that benefit from ants living inside them are called myrmecophytes. Another scary tree is the manchineel tree (Hippomane mancinella), a species of flowering plant in the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Manchineel is native to the Caribbean, Florida, The Bahamas, Mexico, Central America,

and northern South America. All parts of the tree contain strong toxins, some unidentified. Its milky white sap contains phorbol and other skin irritants, producing strong allergic contact dermatitis. Standing beneath the tree during rain will cause blistering of the skin from mere contact with this liquid. A present-day Spanish name is manzanilla de la muerte, “little apple of death”. Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León died shortly after an injury incurred in battle with the Calusa in Florida—being struck by an arrow that had been poisoned with manchineel sap. Now that is scary! Your Friend in the Trees,

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simple as a pair of socks, can change someone’s day. Please drop off new socks for men, women, and children at the donation box located in our front reception area at 840 John Marshall Hwy, Front Royal. The Front Royal Rotary Club has partnered with the Warren County Department of Social Services to provide coats to needy kids in our community. Get complete details at www. frontroyalrotary.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Coats-for-Kids-Newsrel-2018-Final.pdf Front Royal Elk Lodge 2382 at 4088 Guard Hill Rd., will be holding their Annual Crab Feast on Saturday, October 27 from 3 - 6 p.m. Doors will open at 1 p.m. for review of the Silent Auction. Tickets are now on sale in the Social Quarters at $35 for all you can eat. You can purchase them after noon on weekends and after 1 p.m. on weekdays. Get yours before they are gone. Any questions, please call (540) 635-2330. Enjoy a high tea with Mrs. Santa Claus! As the holiday season gets closer, take this opportunity to sit down with the closest helper to Santa, Mrs. Claus. Sample a variety of teas, scones, chocolates and high tea sandwiches while getting a head start on getting your list to the Jolly one! This is a special occasion held at The Vine and Leaf in Royal Plaza on Saturday, October 27 for young and old, before Mrs. C. goes back to the North Pole to supervise the gift operation. Two seatings will be held at 10 a.m. and 3pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children and a portion of the proceeds will benefit local and International charities including What Matters and School age Child Care. Tickets available at eventbrite.com at www.facebook.com/ events/1974871436144248/. Mountain Laurel Montessori School opens its doors to the community on the first Tuesday of every month. During Visitors’ Day, we extend an invitation to anyone who is curious to learn more about our school or Montessori philosophy in general. In addition to classroom observations, guests are invited to join our teachers for a luncheon so that they can learn more about our MLMS Family. Please join us next Tuesday, November 6th, 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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at 155 Biggs Drive, Front Royal or contact us at (540) 636-4257 or info@ mlm-school.org for more information. Dr. Dave Leadership Corp would like to invite you to the premier leadership development event in the Northern Shenandoah Valley - Live2Lead on Thursday, November 8th at the George Washington Hotel, benefiting Blue Ridge Habitat. For more information, visit www.l2lwinchester. com

The first step in becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate is to attend an information session. At sessions, guests have the opportunity to hear about the process of advocating for a child who has been abused or neglected. It’s the best way to get the full picture of what’s involved. Upcoming sessions are being held Wednesday, November 7, also November 27 and December 17 in Front Royal. Please contact smitchell@casacis.org to learn

more. Low income families interested in applying for the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program and/or Christmas Food boxes may do so October 29 through November 2 at The Salvation Army Front Royal Corps Office at 357 Cloud Street in Front Royal. These programs are available to all residents of Warren, Page, and Rappahannock Counties and Strasburg. Applications will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00

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p.m. on October 29, 30 and November 1, 2. Evening hours are from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will also be available October 29 and November 1. For more information, contact the Salvation Army Front Royal Corps at 540635-4020. Wakefield Country Day School will hold Open House on November 12 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Take a tour, sit in on classes, and enjoy refreshments. For more information visit www.wcdsva.org The River 95.3 presents the 10th Annual Camping For Hunger, November 12 - 17 at Royal Plaza Shopping Center. Bring your canned goods and non-perishable food donations day or night! Help throw hunger under the bus! All donations benefit CCap. For more information visit www. theriver953.com/campingforhunger Shenandoah Valley Golf Club - Don’t feel like cooking for the holidays? We are here to help you with your holiday needs, whether big or small! Our meals are made to order with the freshest ingredients and warmest wishes. Place your order now for delicious holiday meal entrees, appetizers and desserts! Email: dagregard@svgcgolf.com or janet@svgcgolf. com for more information or to place an order. The Pro Shop Open House Balloon Party will be held on Saturday, December 8 with 5-50 percent off everything. Come join us for our Holiday Brunch on Sunday December 16 from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Call (540) 6353588 to make your reservation.

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Lord Fairfax Health District Holding Election Day Flu Clinic Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Skyline High School (Winchester, Va.) — Election Day and cooler weather are signs that fall is here! Can flu season be far behind? The Lord Fairfax Health District is offering free flu shots at an upcoming flu clinic as a way to deal with flu season. Getting a flu shot every year is the

single best way to prevent the flu. This Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. you can get a free flu shot as part of an emergency preparedness exercise at Skyline High School, 151 Skyline Vista Drive, in Front Royal The flu vaccine is offered free of charge to all persons six months and older until the clinic closes or all 400 doses are given, whichever comes first. No appointment is needed and the goal is to deliver each free flu shot in less than 10 minutes! The vaccination area will be near Skyline High School polling location. The 400 doses of vaccine are being donated by the Virginia Department of Health through the Lord Fairfax Health District as part of annual testing of health department emergency preparedness procedures. “It’s important to get the flu shot every year,” says Lord Fairfax Health District Director Dr. Colin Greene. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza was responsible for the deaths of 80,000 Americans last season. Flu viruses are constantly changing, so each year’s flu vaccine is designed to keep up with the changing viruses. Also, the body’s immune response from vaccination can decline over time, so an annual flu shot is essential to protect your health and the health of those around you.” Generally, everyone aged 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine. It’s especially important that certain people get vaccinated either because they are at high risk of having serious flurelated complications or because they live with or care for people at high risk for developing flu-related complications. Babies under 6 months of age are too young to get vaccinated, so it’s vital to immunize those who come in contact with the very young. Flu season typically runs from the fall through the winter or early spring. Influenza activity in Virginia is presently at low levels, so now is a great time to get your flu shot. Immunity to the influenza virus develops about two weeks after vaccination. During the fall and winter holiday seasons influenza can spread at family gatherings, special events and at crowded places – such as shopping malls. Prevention In addition to getting your flu shot, here are some additional steps to prevent flu and other illnesses: • Stay home when you are sick. Keep your distance to protect others from getting sick, too. If possible, stay home See BRIEFS, 27

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Engle’s Angle: “Tastes like Pumpkin. Smells like Pumpkin. It is Pumpkin. Everywhere.” By Kevin S. Engle If you like pumpkin, this is your time of year. Everywhere I turn in the grocery store, I see pumpkin-flavored something. English muffins, oatmeal, donuts, cookies, coffee, coffee creamer and tea, among others. And of course, the MVP of all things pumpkin. Pie. I’m a big fan of pumpkin pie. With lots of whipped cream. I like pumpkin bread too. And pumpkin spice granola bars as well. That box of Pumpkin Spice Cheerios™ I bought recently? They’re ok. Frosted Pumpkin Pie PopTarts®? Enhh. Not so much. Dairy Queen’s Pumpkin Pie Blizzard®? Nah. One of those was enough. My favorite brand of yogurt even has a pumpkin flavor. I tried it a few weeks ago. It was ok. I’d eat it again. But why stop at just food? We already make our homes smell like pumpkin with candles and air fresheners. Why not us too? Pumpkin-scented personal care products. Well guess what? They already exist. Some of them anyway. I checked. The others I made up. You can step out of the shower and smell like pumpkin. Just buy some pumpkin-scented soap or body wash. And with pumpkin shampoo, your hair could smell like it as well. I might try that, even though I don’t have much up there and

haven’t had to use shampoo in years. If you brushed your teeth with pumpkin-flavored toothpaste, and used pumpkin floss afterward, you could enjoy that pumpkin flavor even longer. And when you sweat, why not to the scent of pumpkin? Deodorant and antiperspirant. And for those evenings out, the ladies can splash on a few drops of pumpkin perfume. And the guys, some pumpkin cologne. What about your wardrobe? Add some pumpkin-scented laundry detergent to your wash. Or if you’d prefer, scratch-nsniff shirts and pants that smell like pumpkin. But like the seasons, nothing lasts forever. When fall is gone, so are most things pumpkin. As much as I like pumpkin pie, this is the only time of year I eat it. You can still find it on grocery store shelves after the holidays, but I’ve had enough of it by then. And you’re probably tired of hearing about it now too. Sorry. Enjoy it while it’s here. Egg nog is coming. The author and his wife tried to make a pumpkin roll several years ago. That was a disaster. – kevinengle456@comcast.net

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BRIEFS, from 25 from work, school and errands. If you’re well, try to avoid contact with those who are sick. • Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. Use a tissue and throw it away immediately. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze snugly into the crook of your elbow to prevent germs from spreading through the air. The commonly seen practice of holding a fist in front of a cough does no good, and actually leaves germs on the person’s hand to spread by touching. • Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. Soap and water are best, but if they are not available, use an alcoholbased hand rub. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs on surfaces can be picked up and spread when you touch your eyes, nose or mouth. It helps to clean and disinfect surfaces at home, school and work – especially if someone is sick. • Support your general health. Reduce stress, get enough sleep, exercise, eat nutritious foods, and drink plenty of fluids. A healthy body is better able to resist illness. Additional information on flu is available from VDH at www.misstheflu. com. The Lord Fairfax Health District

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Samuels Library Children’s Activities These are the events taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library from November 1 - 15. 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. The 40th Annual Holiday Writing Contest sponsored by Samuels Public Library and Royal Oak Bookshop has begun! All area children, grades K - 12, are invited to enter the Holiday Writing Contest. This co-sponsored contest encourages talented and aspiring young writers to share with us their written word about the winter

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holiday season. Students may submit either short stories or poems. Simple illustrations may accompany the work. A student may also submit a thematic holiday drawing which may be selected as artwork for the Holiday Writing Contest book of winning entries. Entry forms and guidelines are available at Samuels Library as well as in area schools. All winners will receive a professionally published keepsake booklet, and the first place winners in each grade will receive a gift certificate from Royal Oak Bookshop. All entries must be submitted to Samuels Public Library by 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 12, 2018. Note: An entry form must accompany the submitted entry and should be stapled to the front of the work. The author’s name should not appear anywhere on the work itself. Any entry submitted without the entry form attached will be disqualified. Please contact Michal Ashby at Samuels Public Library at (540) 6353153 if you have any questions. Thursday, November 1 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. 11:00 Preschool Story time. Story time this week will put a song in your heart, as our stories, songs, and craft will be about music! Siblings welcome. Saturday, November 3 – 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. Choose a time slot at registration, which begins October 3. Tuesday, November 6 – 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, “Thankful.” Meet with your baby up to two years of age. Siblings welcome. 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. Join us as we discover animal adaptations during this week’s club. For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins October 6. Wednesday, November 7 and Thursday, November 8 10:15 Toddler Story time. 11:00 Preschool Story time. Health care will be the theme of our story times this week so please come in for some great stories, songs, and a craft, as we learn to take good care of our bodies. Siblings welcome. Wednesday, November 7 – 4:00 Future Einsteins. Children ages 6-11 are invited to be a Future Einstein! Join us after school for a time of learning, experiments, and fun with the STEM GEMS and others who love science! Join us for an exciting club as we explore electricity! We’ll learn about the many forms of lightning, discover the power of static electricity, and view electricity up close through a plasma orb. For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins October 7.

Saturday, November 10 – 11:00 A.M. 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 October 10. 11:00 A.M. Fall Baking. Fall recipes are especially fragrant and tasty! Learn to use seasonal ingredients to make some yummy dishes. For ages 8 and up. Registration begins October 10. 2:00 Dungeons & Dragons. Hail and well met, Adventurers! Starting in November a new program will be taking place for teens 13+. Dungeons and Dragons is an interactive, imaginative game that stimulates the mind with critical thinking, problem solving, and quick wits. New to the game? No problem. Our Game Master is prepared to help all learn the game and provide an enjoyable experience for all. Space is limited, so join up while there’s still room on the list! Monday, November 12 – 8:00 P.M. Entries for the 40th annual Holiday Writing Contest are due. Tuesday, November 13 – 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. What a feast! We’ll investigate trophic pyramids and food chains this week. For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins October 13. Wednesday, November 14 and Thursday, November 15 10:15 Toddler Story time. 11:00 Preschool Story time. We have much to be thankful for! Join us for stories, songs, and a craft about Thanksgiving! Siblings welcome.

Samuels Public Library Adult Programming Nov. 15-30, 2018 Holiday Wreath Making: Join Lynn Hoffman with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners Association for a special Holiday Wreath Making Workshop on Saturday, November 3rd at 2:00 PM. Participants will create beautiful wreaths using natural greenery, ribbon and other creative supplies. Registration is required. This is an adult program but mature children accompanied by a responsible caregiver are always welcome. Vibes in the Libes: Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and join us Friday, November 16th at 12:30 P.M. for a free musical performance by

Bill Dykes and Gay Snell Bring your lunch, tell a friend and enjoy! Ornament Workshop: Join us at the library for an ornament workshop just in time for the holidays!This Workshop will be Saturday, November 17th at 1:00 PM. Registration is required to make sure there is enough supplies for everyone! 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 1st & 3rd Wednesday nights at 6:00pm. Exploring Computers: Samuel Public Library invites you to attend our intermediate computer class and improve your skills. Each month explore a new computer program or application in a safe, friendly environment with other intermediate computer users. Classes are held on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 2:00 PM. 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 (November 14th & 28th). All ability levels welcome. English as a Second Language Discussion Group: Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and join us for our English as a Second language discussion group starting. This is a conversational English language class for adults whose primary language is not English. All skill levels are welcome. Practice speaking English in a welcoming, group atmosphere. This group meets every Thursday at 10:00am Library Closings: The Library will be closing early Wednesday, November 21st at 5:00 PM and will also be closed Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Library will be resuming normal hours Saturday, November 24th Send your news & calendar events to: news@warrencountyreport.com

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aboard the trolley for a one-hour sightseeing excursion of Winchester. Your professional tour guide will entertain you while pointing out historical sites, museums, and other attractions as the trolley travels the same streets that George Washington, General Stonewall Jackson, General Phil Sheridan, Rear Admiral Richard Byrd, and the legendary Patsy Cline traveled. Meet your guide and the trolley at the Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center located at 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Road. The tour has no stops. Fee: $10. Participants must register in advance by calling Winchester Parks & Recreation at (540) 662-4946. 11am - 4pm Halloween Spooktacular on the Loudoun Street Walking Mall in Old Town Winchester. L oads of fun for the whole family. Businesses along the mall participate in this popular free community event by handing out candy or small trinkets. The festivities begin with a pet costume parade at 11 a.m. organized by Posh Pets Boutique. The trick-or-treating begins at 2 p.m. and wraps up at 4 p.m. The event is free and all are welcome! www.oldtownwinchesterva. com 5pm Halloween Costume Contest and Trunk or Treat at Family Drive-In Theatre, 5890 Valley Pike, Stephens City. It’s time for the annual Halloween Costume and Trunk or Treat event! Last year’s event was a ton of fun and created many memories! Come join us for some great HALLOWEEN FUN! Come out in costume for our annual Halloween Trunk or Treat and Costume Event! • Face painting • Kevin Owens – Magician • Pumpkin patch • Costume contest for all ages (babies to adults) and Pets! • Trunk or Treat from car to car! Each car is expected to bring candy for the children (up to 500 pieces). • Car decorating contest. Movies will be seasonal (Halloween oriented). Please note: this is the biggest event of the

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along, and stimulating pre-show games, we want these events to be your ultimate ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW – whether this is your 1st or 500th time. “It’s just a jump to the left…” 11:30 and 11:45pm shows. A portion of the proceeds to benefit ARE! aidsresponseeffort.org Sunday, October, 28 A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 12 noon - 4pm 18th Century Family Fun and Games Day at Abram’s Delight Museum, 1340 S Pleasant Valley Rd. Winchester. The staff at Abram’s Delight Museum (one of 3 museums operated by the Winc./Frederick County Historical Society and owned by the city of Winchester) is hosting a fund-raising event for improvements needed at Abram’s Delight, the oldest home in Winchester. The fun will include old-timey yard and table games for adults and children (croquet, lawn

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bowling, hopscotch, hoop and stick, etc), live 18th century style music, old-fashioned snacks, colonial-style costumes to rent for photos at the cabin and/or with Clarette and Snowbelle (miniature horses), tours of Abram’s Delight, door prizes, cakewalks, cooking demos in the cabin, and more! Food available for purchase will include open-pit roasted bratwurst with Johnnycake, Sally Lunn Bread, Cookies, and Apple Cider. History fun for all ages! http://www.winchesterhistory.org/ 12 noon and 2:30pm Royal Halloween Party at Vostrikov’s Academy of Ballet, 20 W Cork St. Winchester. Join all of your favorite storybook characters in a FUN halloween party! Children will enjoy a 30 minute show and get a chance to meet and greet while also trick or treating with all of their favorite characters. Ideal for ages 2+. October 28th 12:00pm and 2:30pm. Children ages 3+ $15.00, Children 2 and under $5.00, Adults $7.00. Monday, October, 29 A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. 6pm - 7pm Haunted History Ghost Tour at south entrance of Loudoun St. walking mall, 141 S. Loudoun St. Winchester. (See description Oct. 26) Tuesday, October, 30 Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. 6:30pm Author Talk: Young Washington at Handley Regional Library, 100 W Piccadilly St. Winchester. With Peter Stark. With powerful narrative drive and vivid writing, Young Washington recounts the wilderness trials, controversial battles, and emotional entanglements that transformed Washington from a temperamental striver into a mature leader. By weaving together Washington’s harrowing wilderness adventures and a broader historical context, Young Washington offers new insights into

the dramatic years that shaped the man who shaped a nation. Wednesday, October, 31 Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. 6pm - 8pm Hometown Halloween at 414 East Main St. Front Royal. Enjoy Trickor-Treating with the Main Street Business Owners. The event is open to the public. Children 16 & over are not to wear masks and small children should be accompanied by adults at all times for safety. Happy treating! Call Felicia Hart if you wish to set up a table: 540-631-3615. Thursday, November 1 Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. 7pm Free History Lecture at Shenandoah University, 1460 University Dr. Winchester. Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute is pleased to feature historian Dana Shoaf, editor of Civil War Times, for an evening lecture “Propitious Weather and a Splendid Spectacle”: The Grand Review of the Armies on Thursday, November 1, 2018. This free public lecture will discuss the Grand Review’s significance and analyze this remarkable event through period images. The event will be held on the main campus of Shenandoah University in Henkel Hall, Hester Auditorium. The lecture begins at 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 2 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm. Saturday, November 3 8am Battlefield Half Marathon at Kernstown Battlefield, 610 Battle Park Dr. Winchester. Experience all the beauty of fall in the Shenandoah Valley running in the area’s premier half marathon. At 13.1 miles the race is welcoming for casual runners but still provides a challenge for more seasoned participants. The starting line is located in historic Kernstown Battlefield with the majority of the course following scenic Middle

Road and country roads through Frederick County. The race concludes with an exciting finish in Creekside Station. Not yet up for doing all of the 13.1 miles on your own? Grab a group of friends or co-workers and put together a two or four person relay team and come join the fun. This event is truly for everyone! 9am Artisan Trail Open Door Tour in the Winchester area. Mountains & Valleys, Venues & Alleys, Music & Hue, Always Something To Do! First Saturday of the month, year-round. Every first Saturday of the month, the Top of Virginia Artisan Trail hosts Open Door Tours. Participating sites in Winchester, Frederick County, and Clarke County invite visitors to see demonstrations, view artists working in their studios, and attend special events. For more information, visit opendoortour.org, or topofvirginiaartisantrail.org. The local Top of Virginia Artisan Trail is part of the Artisan Center of Virginia’s Artisan Trail Network. Artisan Trails can be found across the Commonwealth of Virginia. The trails highlight talented craft and agricultural artisans, unique artisan shops and boutiques, and historic and cultural points of interest. SCHEDULE AND PARTICIPANTS: Audley Farm Winter Farm Stand (752 Audley Lane, Berryville) is open 9 a.m. to noon for beef sales every Saturday, November through April. Call the farm at 540-9551251, and follow Audley Farm on Facebook for weekly specials. Back Lot Studio (located behind 12 E. Clifford St., Winchester) TBA. Contact Back Lot Studio owner Julie Read at 540-662-6311 or painter@julieread. net. Fire House Gallery & Shop (23 E. Main St., Berryville) hosts an Artisan Trail Open Door Reception from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call the gallery at 540-955-4001. Handworks Gallery (150 N Loudoun St., Winchester) is open 10 a.m. to at least 7 p.m., representing all the best local artists including Nina Jhaveri, Barbarah Robertson, and Angela Ardys Craig. Call the gallery at 540-6623927. Moose Apple Christmas Tree Farm (2425 Wickliffe Rd., Berryville) is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday

in October and November. Visitors can purchase crafts in the Christmas Shop, enjoy a picnic in the picnic area or on the back patio, and stroll through the Christmas trees to tag a tree to pick up for the holiday. Call the farm at 540-955-2450 or 703-623-8619. P.H. Miller Studio, Frame-Makers (1 E. Main St., Berryville) is open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visitors may tour the studio and see current works in progress. Demonstrations in for applying gold leaf, carving and other techniques will be ongoing. Contact the frame shop at 540-955-3939 or peter@phmiller. com. The Winchester Book Gallery (7 N. Loudoun St., Winchester) is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Today, author Gail Huntly will sign copies of her book, So Proudly They Hailed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call the book store at 540-667-3444. 10am - 5pm Civil War Lectures and Tours at Kernstown Battlefield, 610 Battle Park Dr. Winchester. Expert Historical Tours and the Kernstown Battlefield present: The Five Battles of Winchester - A Day of Lectures and Tours from the Experts. Rain or Shine! Total cost: $20 (lunch, snacks and hydration provided). Expert Historical Tours (EHT), will partner with the Kernstown Battlefield (KBA) to offer a full day of lectures and tours on the Kernstown Battlefield, presented by the leading authorities on the 1st and 2nd Battles of Kernstown, as well as the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Battles of Winchester. The KBA visitors’ center will be open; books by the authors are available in the gift shop. Donations to the KBA are greatly appreciated. 10-11 Tour: 1st Battle of Kernstown by Gary Ecelbarger, author of We are in for it! The First Battle of Kernstown; 11:1512 Talk: 1st Battle of Winchester by Gary Ecelbarger, author of Three Days in the Shenandoah: Stonewall Jackson at Front Royal and Winchester; 12-1 Lunch in the conference center, with updates on the KBA and EHT; 1-1:45 Tour: 2nd Battle of Winchester, through June 13, 1863, by Eric Wittenberg, co-author of The Second Battle of Winchester: The Confederate Victory that Opened the Door to Gettysburg; 2-3

Talk: 2nd Battle of Winchester, the rest of the story, June 14-15, and aftermath by Eric Wittenberg; 3-4 Tour: 2nd Battle of Kernstown, by Scott Patchan, author of Shenandoah Summer: The 1864 Valley Campaign; 4:15-5:Talk: The 3rd Battle of Winchester, by Scott Patchan, author of The Last Battle of Winchester: Phil Sheridan, Jubal Early, and the Shenandoah Valley Campaign, August 7 – September 19, 1864. RSVP to smgolden@aol.com. Questions please call (202) 302-9129. 10am - 5pm 14th annual Artists of Rappahannock Fall Art Tour today and Sunday Nov. 4 at Historic Washington School, 328 Gay St, Washington, Va. More than 100 artists, 34 studios, 10 galleries. Food trucks, wineries, breweries, cideries all participating. $10 admission. http://www.fallarttour. org 10am - 4pm Antiques Appraisal Fair at Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd. Middletown. Expert appraiser, Sandra Perry will be available for verbal evaluations. Cost is $10 per item or $25 for three items. Ms. Perry has experience with a full range of antiques including art, textiles, furniture, documents, Shenandoah Valley and Civil War artifacts. The Belle Grove Manor House will be open for touring during this event at the regular tour schedule and admission price. Those who bring items for appraisal and one of their guests will receive complimentary admission to use that day or at a future time. 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm. Sunday, November 4 10am - 4pm Veterans and First Responders Appreciation Day at Kernstown Battlefield, 610 Battle Park Drive, Winchester. The KBA will open for a special day honoring our Veterans, Active Duty Military and First Responders. Special tours will be given to our honored guests and their families by KBA docents. This year we will be joined by the Northern Shenandoah See CALENDAR, 30

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8am Bakery Festival at Marker-Miller Orchards, 3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester. Grab a plate and help us celebrate the Bakery Festival! Enjoy a free sampling of delicious baked goods. The market will be taking orders for Thanksgiving and Christmas. www.markermillerorchards.com 9am - 2pm Community Craft & Vendor Fair at Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Ave. Front Royal. Shop for unique crafts as well as products from brands you trust while supporting your community hospital. Hand-made crafts and home decor;

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Shenandoah Valley: Belle Grove will honor its African American history with demonstrations, interpretive programs, and talks. Admission is free of charge. The Hite family at Belle Grove owned and enslaved 276 men, women, and children from 1783 to 1851. Their lives and legacy must not be forgotten. Research is underway to learn about the contributions of the enslaved to the

success of the Belle Grove. Please join this ongoing process of discovery and conversation. The event will include Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park, The Slave Dwelling Project, the Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project, and other local groups. The Slave Dwelling Project’s mission is to identify and assist property owners with documenting and preserving extant slave dwellings and they bring people together to talk about these important spaces of American history. While Belle Grove’s slave quarters have long ago been removed, the Slave Dwelling Project will discuss the lower level of the Manor House,

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one place where the enslaved worked and may have slept. There will also be an opportunity to learn about the archaeological evidence that has been found where Belle Grove’s slave quarters once stood. http:// www.bellegrove.org/ 1pm Vera Bradley and Thirty-One Bingo Fundraiser at John H. Enders Fire Hall, 9 S. Buckmarsh St, Berryville. Doors open at 1:00 and Bingo starts at 2:00. Event benefits the nonprofit Blue Ridge Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. 14 prizefilled games. Raffles for very special Grand Prize, 50/50 and Themed Baskets. Food and beverages available. Proceeds will provide scholarships for students with special needs and funds to help care for our therapy horses and ponies. For tickets or for more information, contact us at 540-533-2777 or at brcthinc@hotmail.com. Tickets can also be purchased online at https://Nov2018bingo.brownpapertickets.com 5pm History at Sunset at Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd. Middletown. Free at Last: The Complicated Road to Freedom for Emmanuel Jackson: This program will explore how one enslaved man, Emmanuel Jackson, Jr., from Belle Grove Plantation was purchased by his free black father, Emmanuel Jackson, Sr. from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and ultimately freed four years later. Join Ranger Shannon Moeck for this stationary program at Belle Grove. 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm.

Monday, November 12 Veterans Day 10am and 1pm Randolph-Macon Academy November Open House at 200 Academy Dr. Front Royal. Families interested in applying for the second semester (January 2019) or the 2019-2020 school year are invited to come visit with admission counselors, teachers, and students. Middle School (grades 6-8) and Upper School (grades 9-12) tours will include classrooms, athletic and dining facilities, and dorms. Middle School families may have the opportunity to meet Washington Family Magazine Teacher of the Year Chris Peter, while Upper School families will visit the new Hadeed Innovation Lab. To RSVP to the open house, visit www. rma.edu/open-house, or call 540-636-5484. Send your news & calendar events to: news@warrencountyreport.com

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