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Pileated Woodpecker in Shenandoah National Park April 30, 2018 by N. Lewis/NPS

The woodpecker is a state protected non-game species and protected under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. You cannot destroy or harm.

In Virginia it is illegal to: molest or destroy a woodpecker nest and/or eggs. § 29.1-521. trap any woodpecker § 29.1-530 kill a woodpecker anytime §§ 29.1100, 29.1-513 poison any animal (including woodpecker) on your property.

4VAC15-40-50 It is a Federal offense to: possess, sell, deliver, carry, transport, or ship a Red-cockaded woodpecker since it is an endangered species (Endangered Species Act) possess, sell, deliver, carry, transport, or ship any woodpecker or woodpecker part since they are classified as a migratory species. (Migra-

tory Bird Treaty Act) Woodpeckers are usually a nuisance when they are banging on a gutter or house siding. In the spring, especially, these birds can be quite the drummers as they ring out their invitation for a mate or warn other males that they have staked out a territory.

Whenever a woodpecker becomes a problem, the first thing every homeowner should do is have their house inspected for insect infestations.

Sometimes woodpeckers are pecking through your wood siding to feed

on grubs, termites, carpenter ants or carpenter bee larvae. If you are sure there is no insect infestation, then it’s a strong bet that the male woodpecker is just showing off!

There are four species of woodpeckers that are the usual culprits here. The downy, red-bellied and redheaded woodpeckers are the smallest of the four and can cause damage, but not nearly to the extent that Virginia’s largest woodpecker, the pileated woodpecker, can. At just over 16 inches tall, this bird can cause extensive damage to wood-sided houses.

The solutions below are useful for all woodpecker species.

Attach one end of several 3-foot pieces of metallic ribbon (or metal pie pans suspended by string) around the eaves of the house where the woodpecker is banging. Leave the lower end of the ribbon to flap in the wind.

The reflective ribbon scares the bird away.

Place a fake owl or rubber snake strategically near the edge of the roof where the woodpecker is pecking.

You must move the owl/snake periodically, however, or the woodpeckers will become accustomed to its presence and ignore it.

Scaring the bird with a loud noise or water hose can be effective. Residents will have to be persistent using this method. If time allows, continue

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Eight different members of the woodpecker family (Picidae) can be found in the Commonwealth of Virginia. One species, the Red-cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis), currently is classified as a federal and state endangered species and occurs only in a few restricted areas in the extreme southeastern part of the state. The other members of the woodpecker family that occur in Virginia include the Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens), the Hairy

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Descendants of families displaced during the 1930s honored their history at the ceremony

Front Royal Mayor Hollis Tharpe addresses gathered guests at Warren County’s Blue Ridge Heritage Memorial ribbon cutting ceremony, held during the community’s annual Festival of the Leaves on October 13, 2018.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report What do the names Aleshire, Anderson, Atwood, Barnhart, Beaty, Corbin, Cullers, Fox, Griffith, Hartley, Hoffman, Marlow, Manuel, Settle, Mauck, Merchant, Miller, Poe, Pomeroy, Potts, Smeltser and Tharpe have in common?

These names are just a few listed on a plaque set into to a stone chimney shaped monument.

A monument that stands alone on a piece of land donated by the Town of Front Royal.

The monument is in the shape of a stark and lonely chimney that widens at the bottom to give the impression of fireplace of olden days. What is that

monument? It is a monument that is in memory of those Warren County Families and landowners displaced when officials of the U.S. Government decided to create the Shenandoah National Park.

The new Warren County Blue Ridge Heritage Memorial is located in Front Royal along the south end of the Happy Creek walking trail and across from the Criser Road bridge.

In the early afternoon of October 13th, 2018 well over 100 people gathered for a ceremony that had been planned to honor and remember a group of people who sacrificed their homes and their way of life. In most cases, this wasn’t a willing sacrifice but a sacrifice nonetheless.

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During the 1930s an estimated 500

families from the piece of the Blue Ridge Mountains that are now part of the Shenandoah National Park were forced to leave their homes with nothing but their personal belongings and then re-located elsewhere at the request/orders of the Government.

Many of these relocations were involuntary and caused untold grief and hardship. Now, over 94 years later the Blue Ridge Heritage Project has been created to remember the sacrifices made by those folks.

Among those who attended the memorial unveiling were the descendants of one or more of the 68 families whose surnames are on the plaque in the center of the chimney shaped monument.

The ribbon cutting ceremony lasted from 1 to 2 p.m., then visitors walked around the grounds and looked at informational displays. There was also an information table about the Shenandoah National Park and light refreshments were available.

The event took place during Front Royal’s annual Festival of Leaves being held in the Historic downtown shopping district and it went hand in hand with the kickoff to the annual leaf peeping tourist season that brings tens of thousands of visitors through Front Royal every autumn on their way to

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see the spectacular views along Skyline Drive-views the original pioneering families would have seen when they lived there.

The memorial is located along the town’s walking trail that runs along Happy Creek, within sight of the nearly completed new bridge crossing Criser Road and adjacent to Burrell Brooks Park on the south side of the town.

The Town of Front Royal graciously donated the portion of land for the memorial and Mayor Hollis Tharpe was on hand to give a few remarks and to assist in cutting the ribbon for the memorial. The County’s Clerk of the Court and local Lion’s Club President, Daryl Funk attended and he addressed the gathered crowd as well.

Darryl Merchant, local project

committee chairman and a direct descendant of one of the displaced families, spoke about the monument.

During his remarks Merchant outlined the future phases of the project.

Phase two will include the addition of a 16 by 22-foot concrete patio and at the end of phase three two park benches, a flagpole and an informational area for residents and tourists to read and discover the history and meaning behind the memorial will be in place.

During Merchant’s remarks, he gave a brief history and the reason the reason why the designers of the memorial decided on using the shape of a chimney to keep the memory alive.

When the government moved in to forcefully re-locate the families off of the mountain, they burned the houses

to prevent squatters from coming in behind departing families and settling into the now vacant homes. Often the lone chimney and the charred remains of the family hearth were the only remaining pieces of the family’s home.

Some of these actual remains can still be seen in Shenandoah National Park on Skyline Drive when hiking off the main road.

Merchant pointed out that many of the older family homesteads began as simple cabins no larger than the future concrete patio. He added that not everyone was given land on which to re-settle. Families who rented or were unable to prove ownership to the land on which they lived or those who were squatters were generally removed from the land and left to pretty much fend for themselves.

The Blue Ridge Heritage Project is a non-profit 501-c3 organization and was founded by Bill Henry of Green County.

He created it to establish a memorial site in each of the eight counties where land was taken from land owners so that the Shenandoah National Park could be built. Those counties are Albermarle, Augusta, Greene, Madison, Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham and Warren.

In the literature describing the purpose of the project it reads, “In order to recognize their contributions and their losses, each site will contain a memorial to the people from that County whose land was acquired for the Park. Through educational displays, cultural displays and demonstrations the project hopes to accurately depict the people’s lives and to help preserve their lifestyle, crafts, music and traditions.

Each County’s site will reflect the particular culture of the community.

Visitors to a site will gain a greater appreciation for the impact the Park had on individual lives in general and for the particular community.

“Altogether, the eight sites will create an understanding of life in the Blue Ridge Mountains.”

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Republican stranglehold on Town Council is over with 2018 election

The Warren County Democratic Committee was represented at Skyline High School, one of Warren County’s polling places, on Election Day 2018.

The three winning council candidates and Alford D. Carter III posed for a group photo during Election Day 2018.

New kids on the block: the B.E.E.R. Party made their first appearance at the Warren County Fire and Rescue Station # 1 on Election day 2018.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report.

The morning of November 6, 2018 dawned gray and wet as a blanket of clouds covered Warren County. Periods of rain showered down upon the many local residents who braved the typical early November weather to

cast their ballots. The choices they faced included a United States Senator, Congressman, and three Front Royal Town Council member candidates.

Only town residents could cast ballots for the council candidates.

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This was done to get one of the three coveted endorsements. Along with endorsements came a package of assistance from the committee in the forms of phone banking and recruiting volunteers to go door to door asking for votes. Donations were given out, and even, at times, candidates’ names were given a coveted spot on a large plywood sign that read clearly, “Your Republican Candidates.”

For the past three town council elections, every single candidate endorsed by the local Republican Committee has sailed on through to achieve a victory, partly because of the heavily Republican presence in Front Royal. The candidates who were not endorsed were left behind to fend for themselves.

However, this Council election will go down in history very differently be-

cause just two of the GOP-endorsed candidates went on to victory.

Gary L. Gillispie with 2,361 votes and Chris W. Holloway with 2,027, were the only two candidates endorsed by the committee who won seats. The other incumbent running in this year’s election was Christopher S. Morrison, who finished with 1,438 votes. Coming in last was Robert Tennett Jr. with 1,127 votes.

The third candidate endorsed by the committee was Alford D. Carter III, and he garnered 1,703 votes but was edged out by first-time hopeful Letasha T. Thompson who got 1,881 votes.

So Gillispie, Holloway and Thompson will go on to serve on the Town Council.

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It didn’t take us long to learn the rest of the story.

Christopher Morrison and Letasha Thompson received endorsements from Downes as well, and a few days later the announcement was made about the formation of the new B.E.E.R. Party. We placed one phone call to David Downes in an attempt to garner an interview, but the call was not returned.

So, as it turned out, in this year’s election, all of the candidates running got endorsements and extra assistance that they normally would not have received, and this put them all on a more level playing field.

And Letasha Thompson, a candidate from the newly formed B.E.E.R. Party, was elected to the Town Council.

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didate who made a conscious effort to attend every council meeting and most of the work sessions prior to and during the campaign season, although Holloway and Carter also attended a few council meetings and work sessions.

On the November 6 election day, we were able to catch up with some of the candidates and asked each of them two questions.

The first question was: What was the one issue that the voters brought to your attention as they went to the polls?

The second question was: What was one issue that you were most proud of and that you were able to shine a spotlight on?

The first candidate we questioned was Chris Holloway.

His answer to the first question was, “Economic development and bringing in better paying jobs into the town of Front Royal.”

His answer to the second question was, “I think that economic development would be one of them. Another major issue is, of course, the drug problem here in Front Royal and Warren County. I think this problem is horrible. When I was growing up you didn’t hear of all of these overdoses and all of these deaths of young people. It is outrageous, and it is something that really needs to have something done about it.” At the time of the interview, Holloway said he felt pretty good about his chances of winning.

The next candidate we spoke with was incumbent Councilman Gary Gillispie.

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His response to the first question was, “Jobs, our town needs manufacturing jobs.”

He was asked about what type of manufacturing jobs he would like to see come into Front Royal and we reminded him about the environmental disaster that resulted from the years of the old Avtex plant operation.

His response was, “We have all these manufacturing companies coming back to our country. We need to grab one or two. We have a beautiful place to live.”

We said we don’t want another repeat of Avtex and, after referring to the beauty of our county, asked him, “If you are elected are there going to be additional constraints to make sure that it doesn’t become another Avtex situation?

His answer was, “Yes environmental issues should always be in the forefront.”

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We interviewed Letasha Thompson next.

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“The United Way started doing a huge report on that program. It shines a spotlight on individuals who work hard but are not qualifying for any welfare benefits and they are still struggling. When we start thinking about that segment of our population,

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that is when we start making our town better. The new property maintenance code was recently passed too, and that is exciting because that is an opportunity to actually get in to some of these places that are owned by some slum lords and we do have some slum lords.

We actually have some footing to get in there and do something. That, of course, will make for better living conditions,” she responded.

Thompson emphasized that on her first day on the job she will press the issue to get the ball rolling to implement the property maintenance code immediately. She added that town council and town have kicked the can down the road long enough.

“Let’s get it together, let’s get to work on this. Let’s do this!” she said enthusiastically.

Her plan is that, during the first council members’ report portion at her first official council meeting, she will hit the ground running and head toward implementing the property maintenance code.

Election Day 2018 also saw national and state races taking place.

Republican Candidate Ben Cline walked away with the victory in Virginia’s 6th Congressional District House race, open because U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte did not seek re-election after serving more than two decades in office.

Senator Tim Kaine defeated Cory Stewart and will hold on to his seat.

At the end of the night, Democrats regained control of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Republicans held on to the Senate, picking up additional seats.

All that remains is for our candidates and political parties to go out and pick up and store all the many campaign signs that still lined the roadways on the day after the election!

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By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report Wanda Snead is a huge fan of exercise. She is a cycle instructor at Front Royal’s Fitness Evolution Health Club, located in the Royal Plaza Shopping Center.

She and fellow instructor/assistant manager Maria Harmon were happy to show this writer around at the gym last week and to praise the benefits of working out in general and Fitness Evolution in particular.

“The whole purpose is moving. You have to move,” Wanda said. I have been coming to the gym for 10 years, and even when I was overweight, I still exercised.”

“If you like it, group fitness isn’t a chore,” agreed Maria, but noted that even if you initially don’t feel like working out, afterwards you feel so much better.

Wanda has participated in the cycling group since becoming a member – an exercise that she loved – but when they lost their teacher, “I wanted

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She has family members who have died from diabetes and others who are seriously ill with related issues.

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The gym fits everybody, they say, offering yoga, cycling, weight training, Tae Kwon Do classes for kids, and the

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They noted that here is the advantage of being inside in a safe protected environment and not out on the road.

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“There are two members who are 90 years old in the Silver Sneakers program and still move really well,” Maria observed and added, “Gym really makes a difference.”

Also, “Cycling builds strong legs and my butt is where it should be,” Wanda said with a laugh.

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Fitness Evolution’s mascot Myer the Marmoset is curious about what Fitness Evolution’s owner Casey Cope is doing as he gets his work done.

Fitness Evolution is located in the Royal Plaza Shopping Center at 485 South St. in Front Royal.

cycle to the instructors’ eclectic mix of music to keep things fun and moving along.

The gym offers one-half hour of high cardio cycling, with two 30-minute classes and two 45-minute classes.

“I consider it a blessing to be a part

of helping people to feel better,” Wanda said.

Maria teaches Free Spirit Yoga, Body Combat, Pilates, Body Pump, Body Flow classes, and is absolutely convinced that exercise, as opposed to a sedentary life where people sit for

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“Sitting is the new smoking. This is why offices and schools have alternate seating options,” she said.

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All folks need exercise as they age.

Younger people have more activities in school, and later as parents and when working, but the temptation to settle back and do less becomes stronger when retiring, or not having as much to do with families and children, or when dealing with illnesses, sore joints and medical issues that cause pain and take energy, but this is a time when the need for exercise may actually increase.

And, concerned folks who study and care about the aging population have concluded that, “Social isolation has surfaced in the past few years as an important risk factor for chronic disease, dementia, and premature death. Being isolated poses a greater mortality risk than well-known risk factors such as obesity and high cholesterol and poses a similar risk to smoking 15 cigarettes per day.

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“People don’t really have a reason not to come. We’re like a big family,” Wanda said.

Right now, the health club’s family is in the process of doing their yearly renovations and cleaning.

“We spruce up gearing toward the new year when the business is busy in January,” said Maria.

And they’re heading toward the latest Group Fitness launch that begins the week Nov. 10-16.

All new workouts will be offered from material the parent company sends. When it comes in, instructors learn it, then teach it to the students in their classes.

When researching the benefits of exercise, this information surfaced, “And not to be overlooked, exercise can help alleviate stress and contribute to a positive attitude. Many people report that a regular program of physical activity brings an improvement in self-esteem and self-image along with an improvement in physical appearance.”

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Charge against EDA Director Jennifer McDonald dismissed

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On October 31, 2018, as the clock approached the trial’s scheduled 2pm start time, the Warren County General District Courtroom began to fill to capacity. Most of the courtroom’s attendees were there for one reason: to witness what might be hailed as the trial of the year.

The misdemeanor charge, against Warren County’s Economic Development Authority Executive Director Jennifer McDonald, was for filing a false police report.

The charge of making a false report to the police stemmed from an incident she reported on June 15th, 2017.

McDonald reported to the Warren County Sheriff ’s Department that a landscaping brick had been thrown at her house. She claimed that the brick was hurled through the glass of her front door at or around 9:00 pm Commonwealth’s Attorney Brian Madden questioned Deputy Michael Robinson who, along with two other deputies, was first on the scene.

Deputy Robinson described what he witnessed on the evening of June 15.

He reported that he found McDonald in the basement of her house and that they left the basement through an

outside door.

They walked up to the damaged front door and Deputy Robinson asked McDonald if anything was out of place or unusual.

At that point, he testified, McDonald pointed to a crumpled piece of paper and said that she had just finished cleaning the front yard and the piece of paper had not been there before the brick throwing incident.

Deputy Robinson was asked by Defense Attorney David Crump if he had seen any scratches or cuts on McDonald’s hands and he replied that there were none.

James Michael Graham, Front Royal’s former town manager, and Thomas H. Sayre, current Warren County Shenandoah District supervisor testified also.

Two phone numbers were on the letter McDonald and Deputy Robinson found on her front lawn.

Graham was asked to identify one of the numbers and he did so by answering that it was his. Graham was then asked by Madden why his number would appear on a letter that was found on McDonald’s front lawn.

“I don’t have a clue. I have no earthly idea,” Graham responded.

Sayre was asked the same question and he too said he had no idea why his number ended up in the letter on the front lawn of McDonald’s property.

“I can speculate who wrote it. She’s sitting right next to me,” he said, referring to McDonald who was seated to Sayre’s left next to defense attorney David Crumb.

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found on McDonald’s lawn had been sent to a forensics lab to test for DNA analysis and fingerprints, neither of which, he said, had produced any results.

Roger Bianchini, the Commonwealth’s star witness, was then called to the witness stand to testify.

Madden asked Bianchini to describe the details of a meeting that took place on June 15, about five hours before McDonald reported the brick throwing incident.

Bianchini testified that McDonald

had told him about the break-in and what was in the letter with the phone numbers on it.

Then Bianchini started to talk about his memory issues.

He said that recently his memory had sometimes begun to change, and he had begun to loop events that had occurred two to three weeks at a time to one period.

“I’m not perfect, my train of thought derails frequently,” he testified.

Bianchini also referred to a meeting he had with McDonald at her office on

the morning of June 16 before talking to police, saying that this was regarding a break-in at the EDA office that had occurred the previous month in May. Defense Attorney Crump also asked what Bianchini had been doing on the evening of June 15.

He replied that had enjoyed dinner and two to three beers at the Melting Pot restaurant on 14th Avenue in Front Royal.

Crump then asked Bianchini if the June 15th meeting had not taken place

and suggested that perhaps that meeting had actually taken place on the morning of June 16th before he met with the police.

Crump also pointed to McDonald’s administrative assistant and noted that she kept very accurate records and that those records might indicate that McDonald and Bianchini had indeed had a meeting on the morning of the 16th of June 2017, and that the meeting was about two hours before Bianchini talked to police.

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Crump then asked Bianchini if McDonald and he had many meetings to which Bianchini responded that they had a lot of meetings over the past few years.

After this reply, Crump made another statement.

The Commonwealth’s case was, “built on I don’t know what,” he accused.

He pointed out that the key witness, Bianchini, had an imperfect memory and had been drinking before he talked to FRPD officers and repeated Bianchini’s claim of faulty memory issues.

Earlier, Bianchini had asked if he could use a cheat sheet so he could refer to it during his testimony.

Crump pointed to that as proof of Bianchini’s memory issues.

Commonwealth’s Attorney Brian Madden responded that McDonald was either a clairvoyant or she had staged the entire thing.

Judge Houff then took a short period of time to read over the letter in question.

After reading the letter, Judge Houff handed down his decision.

He informed the court that it was clear that something had been fabricated in some way.

“Something is made up and something is horribly wrong with this,” he said and added that he was concerned as to whether there was sufficient evidence to convict. He also added that he could not “disregard common sense,” saying that he had a hard time believing that McDonald would set herself up with the letter.

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Local business owner wanted to supply groceries and basic supplies downtown

The new Main Street Market is now open, with the grand opening and ribbon-cutting held on Nov. 2. Mayor Hollis, town officials and members of the Chamber of Commerce attended.

By Carol Ballard Warren /Frederick County Report Ginny Leser and Keith Menefee saw the need for accessible groceries and supplies in downtown Front Royal.

They recently opened Main Street Market, in the former Stokes Mart at Main and Water Streets, to fill that need.

They had begun to throw around the idea about three years ago, but the

decision to finally go ahead with the venture was sparked by what they saw happening to several local establishments.

“It came to a head with some of the changes on Main Street. Many businesses that have been here for a long

time were closing. Also, demographics changed when Staples (in the Crooked Run Plaza Shopping Center) closed, and that was the last straw. To find what you need, basically you have to order everything online,” she said.

As a response to that, there will be 24 feet of office and school supplies available, along with everything else at the new store.

To get things rolling, they took over the former Stokes Mart grocery store building, renovated and cleaned it, and opened the new market in midOctober with some supplies. Then, on Nov. 2, they held the grand opening and ribbon cutting with Mayor Hollis, along with Chamber of Commerce and town officials in attendance.

Both Ginny and Keith have other businesses on Main Street to take care of. Ginny is owner of Main Street Travel and Keith volunteers at the Down Home Comfort Bakery, owned by his wife Maureen. They will have a satellite bakery in the new store, offering many of the same baked goodies available there.

To make sure their market runs efficiently, Manager Dusty Williams will be on-site and Ginny’s husband Jeff is also dedicated to the business.

Right now, they welcome long-time customers’ suggestions on what products they would like to see in the store.

Bernard (Bernie) Stokes, the original owner of Stokes Mart, sold the store in 2014, after approximately 40 years of operation, and he carried special items that a few customers wanted brought back like “horehound” cough

drops. This old-fashioned bitter remedy is used to doctor the common cold.

Ginny said she didn’t know that those cough drops were even still available, but she found them.

“One lady brought in a can of gravy she had bought a year ago and wanted it carried in the store again. She said it’s good with chicken, beef or turkey and the best gravy she ever had,” said Ginny.

Ginny said she will try to find it and noted that these are items people buy in bulk here and are the kinds of requests they see on a daily basis.

“The more we talked, the more insistent ideas that we had were, to not only have a business that sustains itself, but also maintains the neighborhood. There are lots of apartments, and lots of people in the neighborhood who don’t have cars, and it’s hard for them to get to the grocery stores across the bridges or in the shopping malls. We wanted to bring the essentials that people need,” said Ginny.

The store is in the process of being filled, but there are already supplies and amenities to get everyone started with their shopping.

When walking into the welcoming store, there is a well-stocked coffee bar in front to the left near the checkout counters, so people can drop in and grab a quick cup, either to drink there or take out.

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will include chili.

“It won’t be too noisy, and we hope to have everything in place by Thanksgiving,” she said.

Beyond being a local eatery, it’s a place where people can get basic supplies as well as food for making meals.

Along with milk, bread, cheese, pasta, sauces, meat and fresh vegetables and fruit, soon there will be a freezer with more frozen food.

Even local businesses can benefit from having a grocery store nearby.

For example, if cooks in a restaurant on Main Street run out of milk for the menu, it’s right down the street.

There will be a mix of necessary products. Office and school supplies like notebooks, binders and tape will be available, and Ginny said they’d expand any of the food lines. She already looks forward to selling local bacon and eggs, apple butter and homemade brown sugar.

Other items customers have asked about are already available, including diapers; baby products like formula; beer; wine; cigarettes; Virginia lottery tickets; first aid supplies; home items like extension cords; and a variety of other useful home items.

She also mentioned that there will be specialty items available, specific to the Shenandoah Valley.

“We’re very fortunate in this area to have the Skyline Drive and tour buses and visitors coming through,” she said.

The store will carry post cards with local themes, especially about Front Royal and Skyline Drive, local gifts and some art works, When asked how she has managed to maintain her travel business while setting up this one, Ginny said, “I an-

Main Street Market, located in the same building that Stokes Mart occupied for many years, is a place for local neighborhood people to get essentials without driving to the edges of town.

ticipated it would be rough getting this set up. My travel business is heading into a busy time right now because we’re going into the cruise season,” she said.

But she has help. Her husband Jeff will be working to keep it all running smoothly.

Business so far has been steady with quite a few people coming in every day to pick up things for dinner. They have offered mostly positive comments.

The only negative she’s heard has been that the store is too empty, but she said that soon the shelves will be full.

“We’re adding more stuff every day,” she said.

But the overwhelming number of

remarks have been great, and “everyone is tickled and thanked us for being here,” she added.

In the adjoining room, Leser also has a cozy corner set up with sofas where groups like book clubs can meet in a comfortable central location.

“We’re looking forward to putting a fake fireplace in there, and local musicians have shown an interest in playing music during the week. There’s a need for a community space, and I’m happy about that,” she said.

Other future plans include: having toys and games available for Christmas, and if there is a good response, they will be carried all year round; having plants and flowers for gardens in spring; participating in fundraising

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She is happy to be able to bring groceries and other essentials to downtown residents and nearby neighbors.

efforts like Toys for Tots at Christmas; and more.

“We’re not reinventing the wheel and will carry many of the same things that were here before. Keith and I feel fortunate to be able to do for somebody else, to be a place where people can come if they need help—and we hope to be able to help them,” she said.

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R-MA students prepare to perform Disney’s The Lion King JR Randolph-Macon Academy students will perform Disney’s The Lion King JR on November 14 and 15, 2018 at Melton Memorial Gymnasium. The following local students will be performing: Shukriyah Hasanka of Front Royal, VA has been cast in the role of a lioness. Shukriyah, a sophomore at the Academy, is the daughter of Saad Atiyah of Front Royal.

Noelle Kramer of Front Royal, VA has been cast in the role of Zazu. Noelle, a senior at the Academy, is the daughter of Marc Kramer of Front Royal, VA, and Sarah Kramer of Yuma, AZ. Carolyn Laourdakis of Winchester, VA has been cast in the role of Banzai.

Carolyn, a senior at the Academy, is the daughter of Tonja Phillips of Winchester, VA, and Thomas Laourdakis of Front Royal, VA. Devon Perkins of Winchester, VA has been cast in the role of a lioness.

Devon, a freshman at the Academy, is the daughter of Teresa McCabe of Winchester,VA. Francesca Schaefer of Winchester, VA has been cast in the role of Timon.

Fran, a sophomore at the Academy, is the daughter of Dan and Danielle Bostick of Winchester, Virginia.

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Carolyn, a senior at the Academy, is the daughter of Tonja Phillips of Winchester, VA, and Thomas Laourdakis of Front Royal, VA. The performances will be at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm on Wednesday, November 14th, and at 7:30 pm on Thursday, November 15th. Each performance is free and open to the public.

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Shortly before 8:25 p.m. Tuesday, two pickup trucks were traveling together eastbound on Interstate 66.

When one of the two pickups experienced a flat tire, both pickups pulled off to the right shoulder at the 5 mile marker. While working on the front, driver’s side tire, the driver of that silver Chevrolet pickup truck was struck by an eastbound tractor-trailer. The tractor-trailer did not stop and continued east on I-66.

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BRIEFS, from 15 Fatal Crash in Fauquier County Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Fauquier County. The crash occurred Oct. 31, 2018 at 11:50 p.m. on Route 793, south of Route 600.

A 2000 Subaru Outback was traveling along Route 793 when it ran off the left side of the highway and struck a tree. The driver was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the vehicle into the travel lane. The driver was then struck by a passing vehicle.

The driver of the Subaru, Grace N. Stone, 19, of Warrenton, Va., was transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church. She succumbed to her injuries on Nov.1, 2018.

The crash remains under investigation. The driver of the other vehicle was not injured in the crash.

heaviest. This year, the curbside leaf collection vacuum service will begin in Area 2 followed by Areas 3 through 7 in order. Area 1 will be collected last.

Find Your Collection Area: Use the City’s new interactive Property Search Portal at www.winchesterva.gov/property-search Review the PDF maps of each area at www.winchesterva.gov/publicworks/leaf-collection Curbside Collection Guidelines: Rake/blow leaves into the gutter pan on the street, if possible, or at a minimum to your property line.

For removal by Public Works, place leaves out for collection by the start date indicated on the “No Parking” signs for your route.

Keep leaf piles less than 2-3 feet in height.

Keep leaves away from ditches, pipes, and culverts.

Do not put materials such as DIRT, ROCKS, METAL, and BRANCHES in the piles; these items will prevent crews from collecting your leaves, as they can damage the vacuum.

Leaf collection is a process which can take up to three months and Public Works will service every street at least twice during that time.

Option #2: “Bag-n-Go” Leaves can be placed at the curb in biodegradable lawn and leaf bags on the normal yard waste collection days (every Wednesday except holiday weeks). These types of bags can be found at Home Improvement/ Lawn and Garden stores. Biodegradable bags are requested because they are environmentally friendly and can

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2018 Leaf Collection Season begins Winchester’s leaf collection season will began in Area 2 on Monday, November 5. Daily updates concerning where crews are working and which area is projected to be collected next will be posted on the Public Works Leaf Collection web page at www. winchesterva.gov/public-works/leafcollection There are two options for disposing of fallen leaves in the city: curbside vacuum service or bag-n-go.

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The Winchester Police Department would like to recognize all those who provided exceptional care to K-9 Riggs: Corporal O’Connor and the personnel from Winchester Fire and Rescue Department, Valley Veterinary Care, and Leesburg Veterinary Hospital. Also, we appreciate the community for its support and concern for K-9 Riggs and will provide updates as they are available.

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Front Royal Women’s Resource Center accepting applications for 2019 Dare To Dream grants Take classes, start a business, purchase a computer, learn a new skill, train for a profession, start a non-profit, anything you can dream...

Applications are now being accepted for the Front Royal Women’s Resource Center’s (FRWRC) 2019 Dare to Dream grants. Each year, FRWRC awards 7-9 individual grants ranging from $500 to $1500 to Warren County women to help make their dreams come true. Past recipients have used their grants to start and build businesses, purchase business equipment, support certification and continuing education goals, etc.

The Dare to Dream grants are available to women living in Warren County, ages 18 years and older, not currently enrolled in high school.

Application deadline is January 18, 2019. Recipients will be announced in March 2019.

Begun in 1999, the Front Royal Women’s Resource Center grant programs have provided 148 grants totaling over $105,500 to empower women and girls in Warren County.

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Governor Ralph Northam officially opened Widewater State Park in Stafford County Nov. 8, the Commonwealth’s 38th state park. Widewater State Park covers 1,100 acres, including two miles of water frontage along the Potomac River and Aquia Creek.

“Virginia’s state parks attract millions of visitors each year, serving as affordable vacation destinations and adding to the economic vitality of the communities where they are located,” said Governor Northam. “With the dedication of this new state park we build upon Virginia’s legacy of conservation and environmental stewardship and expand opportunities for the public to experience our Commonwealth’s natural beauty and renowned system of state parks.”

The property was originally purchased by Dominion Energy as a site for a proposed power plant. The property was later approved for development of 700 residential units, a resort conference center and extensive infrastructure. Dominion sold the property for $1 million less than the assessed value in 2013. The Trust for Public Land and Stafford County assisted in the transaction.

“The development of a low-impact state park on waterfront property significantly reduces the possibility of increased water quality degradation,” said Secretary of Natural Resources Matthew Strickler. “More than 73,000 acres of Virginia are protected as state parks, and only a small fraction of the property is ever improved or developed. We are pleased that this land will be protected for generations to come.”

Funding for the $6.1 million property was from Virginia Public Building Authority bonds and a federal appropriation of $225,000 secured by Virginia’s congressional delegation through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program.

“This has been a long journey, from purchasing the property to adding nearly $7.5 million in improvements— roads, buildings and other infrastructure,” said Clyde Cristman, Director of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), which manages Virginia State Parks. “So many partners have contributed along the way to make this park a reality.”

“State parks host 10 million visitors each year,” said Virginia State Parks Director Craig Seaver. “Widewater State Park allows us to provide water access in one of the most heavily populated areas of Virginia while maintaining the serenity people expect when they visit one of our 38 state parks.”

“We have had a wonderful working relationship with DCR on our beautiful Crow’s Nest Natural Preserve,” said Stafford Board of Supervisors Chairman Meg Bohmke, Falmouth District. “We are delighted that Governor Northam came to Stafford to help us kick off our next partnership and we are grateful to the Commonwealth of Virginia for helping us to preserve this incredible resource.”

For more about Virginia State Parks, visit www.VirginiaStateParks.gov.

City woman charged with malicious wounding On October 29 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Winchester Police officers responded to the Winchester Medical Center to speak with a 40 year-old woman who had been assaulted. The victim sustained substantial injuries to her face from reportedly being struck with a hammer. After the initial investigation, officers were able to locate the suspect, Abelina Gomez-Cajero, 44, of Winchester, and place her in custody without incident.

The victim reported to officers that she had been at a class earlier in the evening; she left the class and had dinner with a male colleague. Upon leaving the restaurant, the male’s wife, Gomez-Cajero, appeared in the back seat of his vehicle and began threatening the victim with a hammer. The male attempted to separate his wife from his friend, but Gomez-Cajero was able to strike the female in the face. Gomez-Cajero fled from the vehicle and the male took the female victim to the hospital.

Officers retrieved the hammer from the vehicle and obtained a warrant on Gomez-Cajero. At approximately 1:30 a.m., officers received information that Gomez-Cajero had been dropped off at a residence in the 500 block of N. Kent Street. She was transported to

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wide scope and impressive nature of the projects they have completed in the Richmond area,” stated Mr. Hershberger. “They are very creative and have an eye for innovative projects, so we are excited to see what they bring to the table.”

According to the MOU, the feasibility study will allow Lynx Ventures to conduct a range of studies including, but not limited, to: • Property’s regulatory limits

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Sheetz Celebrates Veterans Day With Free Meal And Carwash Veterans Day offer includes 6 Inch Turkey Sub and a Regular Size Fountain Drink Sheetz, one of America’s fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience store chains, will show its respect and gratitude for veterans and active duty military personnel on Veterans Day by offering a free meal and a free carwash.

On Sunday, November 11, 2018, Sheetz invites all veterans and active duty military personnel to enjoy a free 6 inch turkey sub and a regular size fountain drink at any of Sheetz’s 582 store locations. Sheetz locations offering carwashes will also provide a free carwash to veterans and active duty military. Military ID or proof of service must be presented to qualify.

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Veterans can enjoy designated park programs and facilities for FREE this week through November 11. Free programs and facilities include: indoor pool, fitness room, gymnasium (during open gym times), billiards table, racquetball court (reservations recommended) and fitness classes (Yoga, Zumba, Water Aerobics, Aqua Arthritis and Water Yoga).

• Metered parking in Old Town Winchester is free on Saturdays, Sundays and designated holidays including Veterans Day. • Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center, located at 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Road, will be open on Veterans Day from 9 am-5 pm.

The Town of Front Royal Business Offices will be CLOSED Monday, November 12, 2018, in observance of Veterans Day. Trash and recycling collection regularly scheduled for Monday will be collected on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

All other regular trash and recycling collection days will remain the same this week.

There will be no yard waste or leaf collections this week.

The Town Hall Drive-Thru will also be CLOSED on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

2018 Veterans Day Schedule The City of Winchester will operate on the following schedule in observance of the Veterans Day holiday on Monday, November 12: • City administrative offices will be closed on Monday, November 12.

• WinTran will not operate on Monday, November 12. Service resumes on Tuesday, November 13.

• Recycling collection on Monday, November 12 has been moved to Wednesday, November 14. Yard waste and leaf collection is canceled on Wednesday, November 14.

• The Joint Judicial Center will be closed on Monday, November 12.

• The War Memorial Building and Rec Center in Jim Barnett Park will be open regular hours November 9-12.

• A Veterans Day recognition and blood drive will be held at the Jim Barnett Park Rec Center on Friday, November 9 from 11 am-4 pm (open to the public) and include the following: Giveaways for veterans.

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The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation will offer a two-part nutrient management training school in December. The school is for anyone interested in learning about the development of agricultural nutrient management plans or how to become a certified plan writer. Both sessions will be held in Sandston at the Homewood Suites Richmond Airport Hotel.

The first session, Dec. 6-7, is a lecture series by Virginia Tech professors on soil science, soil fertility and crop production. The second session, Dec. 11-13, will cover nutrient management plan writing using a case-study farm.

Both sessions run from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day. Registration is $130 for each session. After Nov. 27, the fee increases to $150 per session.

Nutrient management continues to be an important factor in a farmer’s decision-making process when considering application of materials to supply nutrients to crops. Nutrient management plans are guides for applying manure, fertilizers, biosolids and other soil amendments so that crop yields are maximized, and ground and surface waters are protected from nutrient pollution. Application rates are determined by a process using actual yield records or soil productivity See BRIEFS, 20

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“Generally it would appear this type of training may be of interest mainly to consultants, sales people or agency people working with nutrient management and crop production,” said David Kindig, DCR’s nutrient management certification and training coordinator.

“However, farmers and farm operators do attend the schools for educational benefit, and some choose to become certified planners themselves. The training gives them a better understanding of how plans are developed.”

More information about nutrient management training and certification is available at www.dcr.virginia.gov/ soil-and-water/nmtrain.

To register, contact Susan Jones at 804-443-3803 or susan.jones@dcr.virginia.gov.

For details, contact David Kindig at 804-371-8095 or david.kindig@dcr. virginia.gov.

Eld’s deer fawn born at Front Royal’s Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute by Dolores Reed/SCBI Endangered Eld’s Deer Born at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia, welcomed a new fawn to its herd of endangered Eld’s deer Oct. 26.

The fawn is doing well and her mother, Ampika, is very attentive and has been nursing and caring for the fawn since her birth. Female Eld’s deer usually live in small groups, or in pairs with their fawns, and are more commonly found in larger herds during the breeding

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The fawn weighed in at 11 pounds (5 kilograms) at her first veterinary neonate exam when she was 24 hours old. She gained 2 pounds within one week, which is normal and a good indicator that she is continuing to do well. Ampika and the fawn will remain separated from the larger herd of female Eld’s deer for six months. Until then, she will be gradually introduced to larger spaces within the barn and yards for Eld’s deer. The fawn and Ampika will be able to spend time with a group of geriatric females in several weeks and will start venturing outside with them when the fawn is 2 months old.

SCBI is home to 12 male and 18 female Eld’s deer. Scientists are studying their reproduction and creating a selfsustaining population in human care with the help of animal keepers. SCBI is one of four institutions in North America accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums that breed the species. In the wild, the approximately 1,500 animals remaining are hunted for their hides and impressive antlers, and their grassland habitat in Southeast Asia is severely fragmented. As a result, they are at a risk of inbreeding and losing genetic diversity—making a healthy population in human care important for the species’ survival.

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Voices Across the Divide On Saturday, November 17, the Magic Lantern Theater and the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Shenandoah Valley (UUCSV) will screen “Voices Across the Divide,” a documentary from Voices from the Holy Land, a series of films that explores the complex, difficult, and emotional issues that have prevented peace in Israel/Palestine for over three generations.

The hour-long film follows the journey of filmmaker Alice Rothchild, an American Jew raised on the tragedies of the Holocaust, as she begins to understand the Palestinian narrative while exploring their experience of loss, occupation, statelessness, and emigration to the U.S. After the film, there will be audience discussion led by a panel of guest experts.

For more information, link to www. uushenandoah.org; www.magiclanterntheater.org; www.voicesfromtheholyland.org; or facebook.com/VoicesHolyLand or call Mark Lore at (540) 678-0963.

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The 2018 theme of The Front Royal Christmas Fest is “A Whoville Christmas” and will be held in downtown Front Royal on Saturday, December 1.

This family event is fun for everyone.

The Front Royal Rotary Club has partnered with the Warren County Department of Social Services to provide coats to needy kids in our community. Anyone interested in donating to the program can drop off donations at the following locations: Warren County Administration Office at the Warren County Government Center – 220 North Commerce Avenue, Suite 100; Department of Social Services at the Health and Human Services Complex and donation boxes at the Warren County Government Center, Health and Human Services Complex, Blake and Company, United Bank, IHOP, RSW Regional Jail, Royal Cinemas, Royal Family Bowling Center, Royal Oak Animal Clinic, Southern States, and the Apple House. For information, contact Michelle Smeltzer, Warren County Community Liaison, at (540) 892-6108 at michelle.smeltzer@ dss.virginia.gov.

Blue Ridge Housing Network, Inc. is currently seeking board members to fill 3 open spots. Two slots we are interested in filling are with someone in the accounting and construction field.

If interested, please contact Lorie Noakes at (540) 622-2711 or email blueridgehousi@embarqmail.com.

Wakefield Country Day School Open House will be held on November 12th from 8:30 a.m. to 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 on November 12 to 17 at Royal Plaza Shopping Center. Bring your canned goods and non-perishable food donations day or night! Help throw hunger un-

der the bus! All donations benefit CCap. For more information visit www. theriver953.com/campingforhunger.

Support the Humane Society of Warren County’s Tails & Ales event on November 17 at the Front Royal Moose - you could win $1,000! Tickets are $35 and are available at City National Bank in Front Royal or at the HSWC. Join us for a fun evening of food, drink, pull tabs, silent auction and more!

Holiday Workshops at The State Arboretum of Virginia will be held on Saturday, December 1 and Sunday December 2 from 9:30 a.m. to noon or from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Create an original mixed evergreen wreath on either a 12-inch or 20-inch size frame. These workshops are for adults only and for paid participants, please no visitors or observers, as space is limited!

Boxwood is not offered this year as we are taking precautions to prevent the introduction and/or spread of the Boxwood blight. Call (540) 837-1758 ext. 224 Mon-Friday from 1:30 to 5 p.m. The State Arboretum of Virginia is located at 400 Blandy Farm Lane in Boyce.

A Christmas Carol This year, in celebration of its 10 year anniversary, St. John’s Drama is bringing the entire community an early Christmas present. Join us as we bring to the stage the timeless classic,

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by Charles Dickens and adapted by Jacqueline Goldfinger, “A Christmas Carol” tells the story of how Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean-spirited old man, is transformed after the supernatural visitations of Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future. Follow this greedy miser who hates Christmas, on his emotional and terrifying journey to dis-

cover the true meaning of Christmas and learn to “honor it in his heart and strive to keep it all the year.”

We can’t wait to bring this Christmas production to all of you who start hanging up your stockings straight after we’ve thrown away our pumpkins.

We also hope the rest of you won’t say “Humbug” and will start the Christmas Season with us a little early this year by bringing the entire family to this very special event.

When: Friday, November 9th at 7:30 pm Saturday, November 10th at 7:30 pm Sunday, November 11th at 3:00 pm Friday, November 16th at 7:30 pm Saturday, November 17th at 7:30 Sunday, November 18th at 3:00 pm.

Where: Skyline High School Theatre, 151 Skyline Vista Drive Front Royal.

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61 New Jobs in the City of Winchester Continental to invest $10.3 million to expand production facility Technology company Continental, one of the leading manufacturers of automotive, fashion, and industrial interior textiles, will invest $10.3 million to expand its O’Sullivan Films production facility in the City of Winchester.

Virginia successfully competed against Mexico for the project, which will create 61 new jobs.

“Continental’s decision to expand its O’Sullivan Films operation in the City of Winchester is a powerful testament to the region’s affordable utility infrastructure, strategic location, and highly skilled manufacturing workforce,” said Governor Northam. “As a valuable Virginia exporter and one of the largest employers in Winchester, the company’s significant investment demonstrates its future longevity and commitment to the Commonwealth.

We look forward to a continued corporate partnership with O’Sullivan Films.”

Founded in 1896, O’Sullivan Films is a recognized leader in multifunctional films and artificial leather products and the premier supplier of interior trim film to the North American automotive industry. The company is a major developer of Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO), Thermoplastic Urethane (TPU) Polymer Films, and Polyolefin Alloys (POAs). O’Sullivan Films was acquired in 2016 by Continental, a leading automotive manufacturing company that employs more than 1,200 in the Commonwealth.

“We thank Continental for choosing to expand and create new jobs at its O’Sullivan Films production facility in the City of Winchester,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Brian Ball.

“The 61 high-quality jobs this project brings will be a tremendous boost for the City of Winchester and the region, and the growth of another major global manufacturer demonstrates the Commonwealth’s leading position in this booming sector of the 21st century.”

“With this new investment, the plant is now poised for future growth by providing additional synthetic product offerings with quick turnaround times,” emphasized Scott Krueger, plant manager at the Continental facility in Winchester. “Thanks to the ongoing partnership with state and local officials, we are pleased to announce this investment. We remain dedicated to advancing technologies

in our facilities and enhancing our manufacturing capabilities in the state of Virginia.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) worked with the City of Winchester to secure the project for Virginia. Governor Northam approved a $188,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist Winchester with the project. Continental is eligible to receive state benefits from the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program, administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, as well as Sales and Use tax exemptions on manufacturing equipment. Funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.

O’Sullivan Films is a 2016 graduate of VEDP’s award-winning Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) Program. VALET is an applicationbased, two-year global export acceleration program that provides participating companies with assistance from a team of experienced international service providers to help meet their export goals.

“We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate the additional investment and job creation taking place at Continental’s O’Sullivan Films facility in Winchester,” said President of the Winchester City Council Bill Wiley. “The company is one of our longest-lasting employers and has been a consistent community partner, which makes it even more significant. This project is a testament to the strength of our community and workforce as well as Continental’s commitment to Winchester and the O’Sullivan Films facility.”

“O’Sullivan Films is a great asset to our area, and I am so proud to have this additional investment in our community,” said Senator Jill Vogel. “The expansion is tremendous for the City of Winchester and the result of hard work by the City, the Commonwealth, and our economic partners to position our region as a top choice for business investment.”

Samuels Public Library Adult Programming December 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.

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BRIEFS, from 21 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: Exploring Computers will not be meeting for the month of December and instead will pick up again the first week in January.

Ornament Workshop: Join us at the library for an ornament workshop just in time for the holidays!This Workshop will be Saturday, December 8th at 1:00 PM. Registration is required to make sure there is enough supplies for everyone!

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 (December 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, December 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.

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 Vibes in the Libes: Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and join us for a free lunchtime performance by the Palace Pearls on Friday, December 14th at 11:30 A.M. Enjoy a free music and middle eastern dance program Bring your lunch, and bring a friend.

discover what’s new in the world of anime! For ages 12 and up. Registration begins October 17.

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

Registration begins October 17.

Saturday, November 24 – 11:00 Discuss This. Are you inspired by good books, articles, movies, and art? Do you write, draw, or enjoy playing music? If so, join us as we discuss books and share our creations.

This is a group for those who wish to talk seriously about a variety of topics.

Refreshments will be provided. For ages 12 and up. Registration begins October 24.

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!

Tuesday, November 27 – 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. We’ll be doing some string art as we explore design and patterns. For ages 6 – 11.

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Wednesday, November 28 and Thursday, November 29 10:15 Toddler Story time.

11:00 Preschool Story time. It will be Math Mania as we discover books about math. Siblings welcome.

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Samuels Library Children’s Activities November 16-30 More information about Samuels Library and the programs and services available can be found at www.samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 6353153.

Saturday, November 17 – 11:00 Anime Club. Join other anime fans to watch your favorite episodes, chat about the best movies, and

Noelle Kramer, the daughter of Marc Kramer of Front Royal, VA, and Sarah Kramer of Yuma, AZ, and a senior at Randolph-Macon Academy, earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. On average, only around one-tenth of 1 percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score. In the U.S. high school graduating class of 2017, only 2,760 out of more than 2 million graduates who took the ACT earned a composite score of 36.

The ACT consists of tests in Eng-

lish, mathematics, reading and science, each scored on a scale of 1–36. A student’s composite score is the average of the four test scores. The score for ACT’s optional writing test is reported separately and is not included within the ACT composite score.

In a letter to the student recognizing this exceptional achievement, ACT Chief Executive Officer Marten Roorda stated, “Your achievement on the ACT is significant and rare. While test scores are just one of multiple criteria that most colleges consider when making admission decisions, your exceptional ACT composite score should prove helpful as you pursue your education and career goals.”

The ACT is a curriculum-based achievement exam that measures what students have learned in school. Students who earn a 36 composite score have likely mastered all of the skills and knowledge they will need to succeed in first-year college courses in the core subject areas.

ACT scores are accepted by all major four-year colleges and universities across the U.S.

2018 Virginia Farm to Table Conference If you’re interested in local and regional food and agriculture, dealing with farming stressors in healthy ways, practical applications of soil health, value added products, farm profitability, and other food and agricultural system topics, plan to attend the 2018 Virginia Farm to Table Conference on December 5 & 6, 2018, at Blue Ridge Community College’s Plecker Workforce Development Center, Weyers Cave, VA. Virginia Cooperative Extension is partnering with USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Agua Fund, Virginia Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE), and many other community partners to bring in engaging and inspirational speakers with broad experience and knowledge of food, farming and the environment.

This year speakers will offer their perspectives on the theme ‘Nourishing Farming, Community, and Hope’ and will include: Dr. Mike Rosmann, a clinical psychologist/farmer from Iowa, who helps farmers deal with stress and anxiety related to the unpredictability of farming; Reverend Dr. Heber Brown III of the Black Church Food Security Network will provide lively discussion nourishing local communities; Penn State specialists will take High Tunnels to the next level and discuss managing soil and pests; Rachel Armistead of Sweet Farm will discuss how fermentation may add

value to your agricultural products and demonstrate how it’s done; learn from Dave Montgomery and Anne Biklé, renowned authors, who will share the importance of microbial soil health and its relationship to human health, an ice-cream social – and much, much more!!!

Please note: There is a FREE community event open to the public on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the BRCC Plecker Workforce Center. Enjoy an evening talk and conversation with authors David Montgomery and Anne Biklé on the important role soil ecology plays in restoring land and health. Books will be available for sale and signing.

“We invite everyone interested in food and agriculture to The Virginia Farm to Table Conference,” said Kathy Holm, USDA-NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Field Operations.

“People leave this conference feeling inspired by thought-provoking speakers, stimulating panel discussions, networking opportunities, and wonderful locally-sourced food from A Bowl of Good. Please visit the conference website to review the detailed agenda of conference offerings http://conference.virginiafarmtotable.org.”

Participants can select from concurrent session tracks in which producers and practitioners share their local and regional expertise: agroforestry and livestock management, justice and equity in the farming and food system, growing your niche, voices from the field, value-added food production, and practical applications of soil and water health.

Early bird registration pricing is

available until November 30, and rates will increase significantly after this date. More details regarding the conference registration are available at: https://tinyurl.com/VAFT2018 For questions or if you need assistive devices to attend, please call (540) 2326006 or 6010 at least five days prior to the event.

At left is John LaBarca, WCEE Board Member and Past President at 2013 Golf Tournament Warren County Educational Endowment Celebrates $1 Million Milestone On Saturday, October 6th, the Board of Directors of the Warren County Educational Endowment (WCEE) celebrated reaching $1 million in investments. According to Endowment President Doug Stanley, “Since 1994, it has been our goal to grow the corpus or principal of the endowment to $1,000,000 which would generate an estimated $50,000+ per year in grants

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to support public education in Warren County. The corpus of the endowment is invested, and the income is used to directly assist in promoting creative efforts to foster educational excellence for the children of Warren County.”

Stanley also noted that, to date, the Endowment has awarded 135 grants totaling $454,428.67, and a new round is planned for later this month to give out an additional $45,000.

As of August of this year, the Endowment stands at approximately $1,005,000. At the Endowment celebration Stanley, on behalf of the Board, current and former members, thanked all those in attendance for their support and contributions that have allowed the Endowment to reach this milestone stating, “Today we celebrate reaching this once distant milestone.

Tomorrow we roll up our sleeves and start to work on the next goal that our Board has set - $2.5 million for 2025.”

To reach the next milestone, Stanley outlined a number of potential opportunities including: • Continue the annual fund drive and golf tournament fundraisers • Ask individual donors to consider making a bequest in their will for the Endowment.

• Ask individual donors to consider donating their 401k withdrawal directly to the Endowment.

• Consider donations of stock to avoid taking the capital gains tax hit while taking the full donation.

• Encourage representatives of local business or industry to support the Endowment.

On behalf of the Endowment Stanley thanked all of the Endowment’s supporters, large and small, for their

steadfast support of the Endowment over the past 20+ years and for investing in the future of Front Royal-Warren County the youth of the community.

Stanley noted that the Endowment also celebrated the contributions of John LaBarca who recently passed away. LaBarca was well-known in the community, having originally been involved in leading the team that selected the site and constructed the DuPont manufacturing facility in the 1970’s. After plant start-up, he was assigned as Assistant Plant Manager through 1985, at which time he became the Plant Manager at the Moberly plant in Missouri. He returned to Front Royal in 1990 as Plant Manager and remained in that position until his retirement in 2004.

According to founding member and long-time Board member John Marlow, “John has truly been the heart and soul of our organization. Much of the success of the Warren County Educational Endowment can be credited to the vision and efforts of John LaBarca.

I do not believe that the highly successful ‘Project Lead the Way’ would even exist in Warren County without his leadership.”

Former Warren County Public Schools Superintendent Pamela McInnis added, “John LaBarca has always been a champion of education. He has made a significant, positive impact on Warren County Public Schools. John was a founding member of the Warren County Educational Endowment and through his leadership, guidance, and active participation, the Endowment has supported public schools and has played an important part in improving

the educational experience for children in Warren County. Our Project Lead the Way Program’s success and expansion have been the result of John LaBarca’s leadership in engaging businesses and industry to become involved in educating the youth of their community. We will be forever grateful for his interest and assistance.”

Doug Stanley added, “John was a fixture of this organization since its inception. As a representative of local industry, John brought credibility to the organization. He truly understood the connection between education and the workforce. He brought institutional knowledge to each and every meeting and has been instrumental in helping the Endowment grow from a start-up organization to one with a corpus of over $1 million.”

The Endowment is a catalyst in improving the education and learning environment in Warren County Public Schools. Sometimes private support of public efforts is necessary to incubate an idea or a new approach that helps students compete in a global marketplace, instills passion for life-long learning, and sparks a vision to strive for success. Programs funded by the Endowment are sponsored by the public school system and are consistent with its mission and direction. They are intended to initiate sustained improvement in the fundamental capability of the school system and enhance the attractiveness of the community through the promotion of educational excellence.

Persons interested in supporting the Endowment can contact the Endowment at wceducationalendowment. org

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On 20 May 2018, Gamma rendered aid to fellow cadets following a devastating car crash, when their vehicle struck a pool of water, spun out of control and hydroplaned, before hitting a tree head-on. Gamma quickly sprang into action, rendering aid to both Cadet Master Sergeant Ashley Daniels, who was crying out in pain, and Cadet Senior Airman Logan Haithcox, who was slumped over in the driver seat with a serious head wound.

Noting smoke pouring from the engine, Gamma immediately assisted Daniels in getting out of the vehicle, who unfortunately was unable to walk.

He was left with no choice but to carry her to safety some 30-feet away from the vehicle. Next, he ran back to the vehicle to assist Haithcox. Concerned about the smoke and believing that time was of the essence, Gamma quickly helped Haithcox out of the vehicle and to safety with Daniels.

Gamma then provided critical aid to both girls until help arrived. At the hospital, Mr. Anthony Haithcox, Logan’s father, stated, “I am so impressed with how mature Connor is and what he did. Without him, I don’t think the girls would have been alright. He has my respect and I am grateful for him.”

The Daniels family added, “Because of Connor’s brave actions and quickthinking, Logan and Ashley are alive.

Connor is forever our hero!”

Through these heroic actions and his dedication to duty, Gamma has truly earned this Gold Valor Medal, which garners great credit to his account and the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.

After the presentation, R-MA Senior Aerospace Science Instructor Lt Col Joel Jones, USAF, Retired, helped the cadet corps understand the significance of the award by saying (and repeating for emphasis), “This is the Air Force Junior ROTC equivalent of the Medal of Honor.”

“This is what R-MA is about, This is what Air Force Junior ROTC is about,” Jones explained to the cadets. “We are here to become better citizens, better people, and leaders. This is the epitome of what Air Force Junior ROTC and R-MA are trying to teach you.”

Cadet Staff Sergeant Connor Gamma receives the Gold Valor Medal from R-MA Senior Aerospace Science Instructor Lt Col Joel Jones, USAF, Retired.

R-MA Cadet Honored with Gold Valor Award On Friday, October 19, 2018, Cadet Staff Sergeant Connor Gamma was honored with The Gold Valor Award, the highest award the Air Force Junior ROTC can bestow upon a cadet.

The award is given to recognize “the most outstanding voluntary acts of self-sacrifice and personal bravery by a cadet involving conspicuous risk of life above and beyond the call of duty,” according to the regulations put forth

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Governor Northam Seeks Nominations for Volunteerism and Community Service Awards Deadline for nominations is December 15 Governor Northam announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Virginia Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service

Awards. The nomination period will end at 5:00 PM EST on Saturday, December 15, 2018.

“Each day, citizens across the Commonwealth volunteer their time and talent to make a positive difference in the lives of others,” said Governor Northam. “These awards provide an opportunity to honor the dedicated efforts of volunteers and recognize the spirit of service in our communities.”

Honors will be presented in nine individual and group categories including youth, senior, and adult volunteers, faith-based organizations, educational institutions, families that volunteer together, community organizations, small businesses, and corporations.

This year’s winners will be honored in the spring during an awards ceremony in Richmond.

Nomination forms must be submitted online and require two letters of support. For more information or to nominate a person or group, visit: http://VirginiaService.virginia.gov

Rep. Bob Goodlatte President Signs Hatch-Goodlatte Music Modernization Act into Law Congressman Bob Goodlatte (RVa.) released the following statement Oct. 11 after President Trump signed into law the Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (H.R. 1551). This legislation updates several key provisions of U.S. copyright law regarding music licensing.

“Today, with the President signing into law the Music Modernization Act, we have successfully brought early 20th century music laws for the analog era into the 21st century digital era. This is truly a historic moment for American music creators, music distributors, and all consumers of music.”

Background: The bipartisan HatchGoodlatte Music Modernization Act is a product of the House Judiciary Committee’s comprehensive review of U.S. copyright law and years of effort by interested stakeholders.

Key Provisions of the Hatch-Goodlatte Music Modernization Act include: Title I – Music Modernization Act • Reflects how modern digital music services operate by creating a blanket licensing system to quickly license and pay for musical work copyrights • Discourages music litigation that generates legal settlements in favor of simply ensuring that artists and copyright owners are paid in the first place without such litigation • Ends the flawed U.S. Copyright Office bulk notice of intent system that allows royalties to not be paid See BRIEFS, 24

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BRIEFS, from 23 • Implements uniform rate setting standards to be used by the Copyright Royalty Board for all music services • Shifts the costs of the new licensing collective created by the bill to those who benefit from the collective – the licensees • Updates how certain rate court cases are assigned in the Southern District of New York Title II — Compensating Legacy Artists for their Songs, Service, and Important Contributions to Society (CLASSICS) Act • Provides that performers who recorded songs before 1972 can finally be paid for their works (currently, only performers who recorded songs after 1972 are paid for their works) Title III — Allocation for Music Producers (AMP) Act • Ensures that record producers, sound engineers, and other creative professionals receive compensation for their work

Virginia approves Atlantic Coast Pipeline, expected to bring thousands of jobs

By Tyler Arnold | Watchdog.org The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) approved a 600-mile natural-gas pipeline plan that would go through Virginia and is expected to create 8,800 short-term construction jobs and 1,300 long-term operations jobs for Virginians.

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Yes it was! The Tree Stewards 2018 “All About Trees” class was planting their graduation tree, a beautiful Swamp White Oak/ Quercus bicolor.

The swamp white oak is a North American species of medium-sized trees in the beech family. It forms hybrids with the bur

oak where they occur together in the wild, and is one of the more important white oaks for lumber production. Being in the white oak group, wildlife such as deer, bear, turkey, ducks, and geese, as well as other animals are attracted to this tree when acorns are dropping in the fall. In recent years, the swamp white oak has become a popular landscaping tree, partly due to its relative ease of transplanting.

This year’s All About Trees class had 10 enthusiastic graduates. The class, which starts the first week in September and runs

until mid-October, was coordinated by Leslie Eliason. She did a TREE-mendous job bringing in the guest speakers and supporting the students learning. If you would like to be a part of the 2019 class you can get your name on the list now by contacting the Front Royal/Warren County Tree Stewards website. But first you will have to Log on.

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struction can be authorized. It will go through Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina and construction has already begun in the other two states.

The pipeline will generate $37.8 million of annual economic activity in Virginia and provide consumers with $243 annually in savings on energy bills between 2019 and 2038, according to estimates provided by energy companies and headed by Dominion Energy. For all three states combined, the pipeline is expected to generate 17,000 construction jobs and 2,200 long-term jobs.

“This is a major step forward for the

project and brings our region one step closer to a growing economy, a cleaner environment and greater energy security,” ACP spokesperson Aaron Ruby said in a news release. “Thousands of hard-working Virginians and local businesses across the state will soon be hard at work building this transformational project.”

The project received backlash from multiple environmental groups who expressed concern with eminent domain being used to seize private land (although the government compensates them for the land). They also complained that the project would al-

low a compressor to be built in Virginia that would put a disproportionate burden on the Union Hill community in Buckingham, which is 85 percent black.

However, Ruby said that no other project has received this much regulatory scrutiny. Through the approval process, he said, the energy companies involved put in place strong environmental protections to prevent soil and settlement from exiting the streams and rivers during construction.

“This project is all about building a better economic and environmental future for our region,” Ruby said.

“Public utilities are depending on it to meet the growing energy needs of consumers and businesses.”

Ann Regn, a spokesperson for the DEQ, told Watchdog.org that many Virginians are concerned about water protection because of changing weather patterns and changing climate that increased rainfall and storm intensity in the past year. Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam directed the DEQ to monitor the project closely, she said.

“Throughout the review of this project, DEQ has held Dominion and its project partners to the highest possible standard,” Regn said. “There were multiple times that DEQ sent Dominion back to the drawing board to make their plans meet the regulatory standards and specifications. We will continue to hold Dominion to the highest possible standard throughout construction of this project.“

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A 2016 Warren County High School graduate and Front Royal, Virginia, native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason. Navy Seaman Recruit Tyler Funk is an operations specialist aboard the warship, based in Norfolk, Virginia. USS Mason is named after Secretary of the Navy John Young Mason and Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient Ensign Newton Henry Mason.

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By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tim Miller, Navy Office of Community Outreach A 2016 Warren County High School graduate and Front Royal, Virginia, native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard

the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason.

Navy Seaman Recruit Tyler Funk is an operations specialist aboard the warship, based in Norfolk, Virginia.

USS Mason is named after Secretary of the Navy John Young Mason and Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient Ensign Newton Henry Mason.

As a Navy operations specialist, Funk is responsible for operating and maintaining radar, navigation and communications equipment aboard the ship, as well as keeping logs updated.

“Working in the pilot house, the operations specialists recommend the course and speed of the ship,” Funk said. “We also get to witness important decisions regarding ship activities.”

Funk credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned in Front Royal.

“Growing up I learned that the right education will take you far and to always work towards a goal,” Funk said.

“In the Navy, I’m constantly learning new things as well as setting and reaching goals.”

U.S. Navy sailors, like Funk, are stationed both stateside and on the high seas aboard surface ships around the world. USS Mason is one of more than 60 ships on the east coast of the United States as part of Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet.

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Engle’s Angle: “Walls and Windows”

By Kevin S. Engle Art class.

Eighth grade.

Maybe ninth.

Mrs. Bufalino.

She was good looking and knew it.

I didn’t like that class and she knew that too.

My artistic skills were minimal at best.

Somehow I got a B. I think she felt sorry for me.

I told her that B would keep me out of Harvard.

I don’t think she really cared.

Flash forward 40 years.

Christmas Eve 2017.

We’re at our best friends’ house.

There’s eleven of us.

Four daughters, three boyfriends, two parents, one dog and us.

We’re doing a group painting exercise.

Everyone but the dog that is, although I have no doubt she could paw paint better than I can with a brush in my hand.

We begin by working on our own 8”x10” canvas.

After a few minutes, we pass our work to someone else around the table.

For the next several minutes, we continue working on that person’s holiday masterpiece.

And so it goes for a couple more rounds until the painting we started comes back to us.

Some of them are very nice.

Not mine.

My fellow painters tried to fix what I started but could only do so much.

There’s a cardinal, tree branches and Christmas bulbs.

My wife’s has snowmen and snowflakes.

Hers is festive.

Mine is “interesting”.

In the eighth grade, no one thought I was Picasso.

Forty years later, not much has changed.

You’ll never hear than an Engle sold at auction for millions of dollars.

Flash back to one week ago.

I’m painting.

Again.

But not because I want to.

I have to.

I feel guilty.

My wife is painting.

She found mold and mildew in our garage.

After scrubbing the walls, she’s now priming and painting the walls.

And so am I. I’m not a good garage wall painter.

Whether using a brush or a roller, it doesn’t matter.

I’m slow. I don’t use enough paint. And I make messes.

Not a good combination for this line of work.

One summer, when I was in college, I helped a friend paint the side of someone’s house.

I was up on a tall ladder with my brush and can of paint. And then, somehow, my can of paint was gone. It had fallen to the ground.

The green grass below me wasn’t so green anymore.

It’s funny now.

Not so much then.

There are things in this world each of us are good at doing.

For me, painting isn’t one of them.

And it doesn’t matter whether it’s a canvas, a garage wall, or the side of someone’s house. I suck.

My wife says our basement needs repainted.

I won’t be doing it.

The author is a good window washer. That doesn’t take much skill.

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Due to its extensive combat capability, the Mason is able to fire Tomahawk Cruise Missiles and other weapons as part of sustained combat operations against targets on and below the sea,

in addition to hitting targets hundreds of miles over the land.

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Move Backward, Fall Flat Mornings are somewhat brighter, but it’s still a day of mourning. The switch from daylight saving to standard time is an admission that we can’t escape the predictable gloom of winter, with its icy weather. It might become less predictable once global warming fully wreaks its destruction -- you know, the disaster that President Donald Trump and the corporate energy interests expediently choose to deny.

On the other hand, the political season is nonstop, and the climate in that world inexorably deteriorates too. While we’ve wrapped up the midterms and the creators of those incessant TV ads and robo calls, along with the social media trolls, all will go into hibernation, do not think for a moment that the campaign is behind us. On Nov. 7, we seamlessly moved from the midterms to the presidential race.

Actually, there’s nothing seamless about the unseemly Donald Trump, who presumably will be up for a second four years. That “presumably” is based on the hypothesis that Trump will be around for seconds, that the Robert Mueller probe or any of the other investigations and lawsuits that swirl around him will not have revealed something so egregious that even he can’t survive in office.

Or that he will not issue an executive fiat doing away with the elections.

Assuming neither of those happens, just as our clocks were set an hour behind, we also can confidently look ahead to the near future. Don’t be surprised if rhetoric about that caravan of Central Americans -- the

thousands of “dangerous” invaders who were on their way to overrun the United States, to trample over our borders -- quickly evaporates. They were a handy foil to fool the bigots in his base, but they aren’t needed anymore. His followers’ fears won’t need to be exploited again until the runup to Nov. 3, 2020, which is when the polls reopen. Presto-change-O, the “caravan” will miraculously disappear.

That is not to say that things will ease up with the Trumpster. Listen for what Ross Perot (look him up, kiddies) called the “giant sucking sound” of prominent members of the administration hightailing it.

Some will be pushed out -- like Attorney General Jeff Sessions, and maybe Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. Others will fly the coop. Defense Secretary Jim “Mad Dog” Mattis could bolt from the administration kennel. We shouldn’t be surprised if chief of staff John Kelly marches out at the first opportunity. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen could be nudged out the door, if for no other reason than she was brought in by Kelly.

Then we have the ones who are under ominous legal clouds, the likes of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke. He soon may be former Interior Secretary Zinke.

The Democrats will scramble to find a candidate to rally around, and do it before they rip each other to shreds in their usual way.

For both parties, the various political functionaries will be hard at work plotting their strategies. For Republicans, that will include operatives foreign and domestic. So do not for a minute believe there’s a break in the action. Like switching to standard time, look for the politicians to plunge our country further backward into darkness.

Bob Franken is an Emmy Awardwinning reporter who covered Washington for more than 20 years with CNN. (c) 2018 Bob Franken Distributed by King Features Synd.

Urban America’s Vagrancy Outrage It’s appropriate that the U.N. special rapporteur devoted to adequate housing has visited encampments in Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Mumbai -- and San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley.

The homeless situation in those cities and others around the country is positively Third World, a blight that shows the persistence of human folly and misery, despite what we take to be our steady progress to greater enlightenment and prosperity.

San Francisco is a crown jewel of the new economy, and a sink of vagrancy. One of the more compelling pieces of reportage that The New York Times has run recently was on the dirtiest block in San Francisco, the 300 block of Hyde Street, blighted by discarded heroin needles and other filth.

In the 21st century, in the richest country on the planet, you would think that we would have figured out how to live without having to step around human feces. The experience of San Francisco says that, against all expectations, we haven’t -- or at least we forgot how.

In an article for the journal National Affairs, Stephen Eide of the Manhattan Institute recounted how we got here over the past 50 years.

Cities wiped out or drastically diminished their skid rows, once a last-ditch housing recourse for men who had hit bottom. As urban renewal and regulations to improve the quality of housing eliminated these down-on-their-luck areas, the people who once lived there de-

camped to public places.

We “deinstitutionalized” the mentally ill, too often a euphemism for dumping them onto the streets and into jails. About 20 to 30 percent of the homeless are mentally ill.

Meanwhile, the number of singleparent families drastically increased.

Women only rarely lived on skid row, but poor families headed by single mothers are a large component of the homeless.

These large-scale trends have been met with a new, more permissive legal environment. The Supreme Court in 1972 made it more difficult for city police forces to hustle along vagrants, and subsequent free-speech jurisprudence has made outlawing panhandling tricky. Civil commitment of the mentally ill has become highly restricted. The American Civil Liberties Union is a great de facto friend of vagrancy.

Not that anything is easy in this area. The hard core of the homeless population is cut off from human relationships and finds the perverse freedom of the streets more appealing than the structure that would come with assistance. Many refuse help, either because they are too sick to make rational decisions or they don’t want to deal with any rules.

But the beginning wisdom is to consider the status quo intolerable, and resist the advocates who want to normalize panhandling and camping, and the associated drug abuse, petty crime and disorder. Houston has had success with a tough-love policy of more services, coupled with a crackdown on encampments and other public nuisances.

One of the advantages of modern society is that people don’t have to live in public, or in squalor. That it is widely accepted in some of our greatest cities is an outrage of our age. It is deeply harmful to our civic life, and does no favors for the men and women living in parks and highway underpasses.

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

The crew of more than 300 sailors build a strong fellowship while working alongside each other. The sailors are highly motivated, and quickly adapt to changing conditions as part of a busy life of specialized work, watches and drills.

“A destroyer can be ready to deploy at a moment’s notice,” Funk said. “It doesn’t take very long for us to be up and ready.”

Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community, and career, Funk is most proud of being involved in plotting for the plane crash off the coast of Florida.

“Watching the entire ship’s crew assemble so quickly was rewarding,” Funk said. “Being available to help out in this instance was a positive example for the military.”

As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Funk and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes, one that will provide a critical component of the Navy the nation needs.

“Serving in the Navy means being selfless,” Funk added. “It means putting yourself in a tough situation no matter what the consequences and doing it with commitment. Seeing people work towards a common goal is very rewarding.”

R-MA Open House Randolph-Macon Academy will host an open house on Monday, November 12th, with tours beginning promptly at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.

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.

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Friday Night: Rain before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 10pm.

Low around 37. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

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Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

7am - 11am Pancake Breakfast at Reliance United Methodist Church, 1571 Reliance Rd, Reliance. $5 - Adults, $2 6-12yr.

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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 - 3pm Annual Holiday Bazaar at Limeton United Methodist Church, 9 Limeton Main St. Bentonville. Come join in for a FREE hot apple cider, FREE coffee and FREE samples. Regular ham and country ham sandwiches will be for sale along with lots of “made from scratch” bake items, candy, fudge, homemade soups, Limeton UMC apple butter, james, jellies, pickles, etc. Handmade crafts make excellent gifts.

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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; seasonal items direct sales vendors and

food trucks. Benefits the Warren Memorial Hospital Foundation. To register as a vendor/crafter please call (540) 635-0730 or email mwoodley@valleyhealthlink.com 10am African American History Day at Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd. Middletown. Inalienable Rights: Free and Enslaved Blacks Crafting a Life in the 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, 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

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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 540533-2777 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

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6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm.

Sunday, November 11 Veterans Day Sunny, with a high near 47.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

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Monday, November 12 Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

Monday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is

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Veterans Day: Front Royal Town Business Offices will be CLOSED today in observance of Veterans Day. Trash/Recycling Collection will be collected on Wednesday, November 14 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

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Tuesday, November 13 Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 50.

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Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Wednesday, November 14 Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

2pm and 7:30pm The Lion King, Jr. at Randolph-Macon Academy, 200 Academy Dr. Front Royal. R-MA’s Drama Department will present Disney’s The Lion King Jr. twice today. Both performances will be held in the gymnasium on the -R-MA campus. They are FREE and Open to the Public. Doors open

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5:30pm Women’s Resource Center Event at Samuels Public Library, 330 East Criser Road Front Royal. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING/SOCIAL - Members Only Event - Light Snacks/Beverages provided - Come hear a summary of FRWRC activities and efforts in 2018, vote for new Board Members and discuss future plans for 2019. 540-636-7007.

7:30pm The Lion King, Jr. at RandolphMacon Academy, 200 Academy Dr. Front Royal. (See description Nov. 14.)

Friday, November 16 7pm - 9pm Holly Jolly at Blue Ridge Arts Council, 305 East Main St. Front Royal.

Tree & Wreath Sales Begin at 7pm Live Auction Begins at 8pm Silent Auction Concludes at 8:30pm $20 admission-holiday festive buffet catered by The Apple House & Shenandoah Valley Golf Club Kick-off the holiday season in style! This is your first opportunity to purchase that special item for your holiday home or business. The event also features live auction and silent auction gift baskets. Attire for the evening is holiday festive. *Decorators receive a complimentary ticket to this event* 540-635-9909 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm.

Saturday, November 17 9am - 3pm Browntown Christmas Bazaar at 96 Browntown Road, Bentonville.

Local Artisans will be selling Christmas Crafts, Wood Works, Hand Crafted Items and much more! Homemade food for sale along with our Famous Browntown Bake Sale Table. Benefits the Browntown Community Center. Contact: Joanne Koszyk

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9am Scottish “Backyard” Highland Games at Kernstown Battlefield, 610 Battle Park Dr. Winchester. The KBA and Clan Adrenalin will host its second “backyard” Highland Games of the season. This lowkey event is a perfect family outing. The games benefit prostate cancer research.

The games start at 9 am. Refreshments will be for sale by Shaffer’s BBQ. Please bring your own chairs. Scottish Highland warriors competed against each other between battles. They used ordinary objects in their competitions: weights, stones, hammers and tree trunks (“cabers”). Come and see these amazing athletes compete and see what other fun things we have in store for you!

10am - 5pm Virginia Gourd Show, Sale & Competition at Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St. Winchester.

Celebrate the craftsmanship and interesting history behind gourd art! Meet the gourd art experts in the Virginia Lovers’ Gourd Society and browse displays of gourd art available for purchase. Fifteen gourd artisans from Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania are scheduled to participate in the show and sale. Gourd art available for purchase includes luminaries, birdhouses, oil lamps, bowls, musical instruments, and ornaments. Raw gourds suitable for arts and crafts or decorating will also be available for purchase. While browsing displays of gourd art, event attendees will also have the opportunity to converse with expert gourd artisans about gourds and see several gourd artists demonstrating gourd art techniques. Winning entries in the event’s annual gourd competition will also be on view. Free admission to the event. MSV admission fee applies to visit the gardens and galleries. Virginia Lovers’ Gourd Society (VLGS) is the official Virginia chapter of the American Gourd Society and has organized the Virginia Gourd Show, Sale & Competition for fifteen years. Based in Stephens City, the VLGS is dedicated to educating the

public about the benefits of gourd gardening, encouraging the use of gourds in arts and crafts, and supporting gourd agriculture.

11am - 3pm Cider Making Workshop at Winchester Ciderworks, 2502 North Frederick Pike, Winchester. Make your own hard cider under the tutelage of Winchester Ciderworks’ cidermeister, Stephen Schuurman! During the workshop you will go through small batch processing. Participants will learn about pressing, commercial yeasts, natural fermentations, and additions to cider for added flavors. Participants will take home two gallons of their own creations to ferment at home. One gallon with a commercial yeast added, and a second gallon to ferment naturally. Tickets are limited and priced to sell, get yours today! $75/participant. 540-686-7632.

11am - 2pm Holly Jolly Saturday at Blue Ridge Arts Council, 305 East Main St. Front Royal. Tree Sales and Santa! Featuring visits with Santa and fun holiday entertainment and activities for the whole family! Remaining trees and wreaths are available for sale.

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6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm.

Sunday, November 18 10am - 5pm Virginia Gourd Show, Sale & Competition at Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St. Winchester.

(See description Nov. 17.)

Thursday, November 22 Thanksgiving Day: Front Royal The Town Business Offices will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving. Trash/Recycling will be collected on Tuesday, November 20 for Friday and Wednesday, November 21 for Thursday. There will be NO YARD WASTE COLLECTION this week.

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CALENDAR, from 29 Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum, 20 N Loudoun St. Winchester. Looking for a fun activity to do with visiting relatives over the Thanksgiving holiday? This special Winchester history tour has a unique holiday spin! Learn about local traditions and hear stories about Christmases past. Meet in front of the Old Court House Civil War Museum on the Loudoun Street Mall. Fee: $10.

Kids 12 and under are free. Please reserve in advance by calling (540) 542-1326.

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

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Friday, November 30 6pm - 8pm Candlelight Tours and Open House at Abram’s Delight Museum, 1340 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. Winchester. Abram’s Delight, the oldest house in Winchester, built in 1754, is decorated with holiday floral arrangements by local garden clubs. There will living history in the 1780s log cabin. Admission is Free!

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

to light the tree. Parking: There is a $5 flat rate fee upon entering any of the parking garages for the Christmas parade. Street Closures: Cameron St. between Cork and Piccadilly will be closed at 6:00 pm for the line-up. Streets surrounding the pedestrian mall will close at 6:30 pm for the parade.

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Saturday, December, 1 10am - 6pm Pre-Christmas Parade Festivities on Main and Chester Streets in Front Royal. Enjoy live local entertainment, food and buggy rides. The Christmas Parade will begin at 4:00pm. The Chamber of Commerce sponsors this event.

3pm - 7pm Candlelight Tours and Open House at Abram’s Delight Museum, 1340 S.

Pleasant Valley Rd. Winchester. (See description Nov. 30.)

4pm - 6pm Hometown Holiday Parade on Main St Front Royal. Lots of floats, bands, and fun. Santa comes to town as the last entry! Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. 540-635-3185.

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Friday, December 7 6pm - 10pm Merry Maker Winter Market at Dharma Studio, 160 N Loudoun St. Winchester. Shop gifts from regional artists, artisans and crafters! Vendor info to be announced! Gift Basket Raffle – proceeds will go to local charity. Drinks and Snacks will be available for purchase, Appearance by Krampus!

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

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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Saturday, December 8 7am - 11am Pancake Breakfast at Reliance United Methodist Church, 1571 Reliance Rd, Reliance. $5 - Adults, $2 6-12yr.

Benefits Missions of United Methodist Women. (540) 869-4549.

6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm.

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Friday, December 14 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm.

Saturday, December 15 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm.

Sunday, December 9 2pm - 4pm 2nd Annual Santa for Seniors Luncheon at Front Royal Vol. Fire Dept., 221 N. Commerce Ave. Front Royal.

This Luncheon is free for registered seniors.

This event is to provide a holiday meal, fun & companionship to those seniors who may not have family to spend time with over the holidays. For only $10.00, a senior will have a turkey dinner and will receive a small gift.

If you’d like to make a donation, register a senior or need more information please contact Michelle Smeltzer, Warren County Community Liaison at 540-635-3430 ext.

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Tuesday, December 18 5:30pm Women’s Resource Center Event at 213 East Main Street Front Royal.

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Sponsored by Downtown Catering - Open House Meeting. All are welcome to join in for a Fellowship/Celebration. Ticket includes - Hor D’Oeuvres by Downtown Catering, Wine & Beverages; live music by John Kovac. Tickets $20.00 before December 14; $25.00 at the door. Online Silent Auction final bidding at party; great holiday gifts! Ticket and Online Auction will be provided closer to date.

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Doors open at 5:30 and dinner is served at 6. Come out for your chance to win $1,000!

Claire: I am a 1 yr old spayed Pitbull mix. I am very energetic and playful!

I am good with cats and kids. I’m very eager to learn!

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