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Governors School Foundation as an academic advisor. When not writing she also holds seminars in poetry writing to help others find their voice through poetry. Her first book, and we can only hope for more “A Consecration of the Wind” is a collection of poems that represents chapters from her life starting in 1956 with the “Art of Family” where she looks at growing up in the 50s and 60s and through the loss of her mother in 1976. She continues her journey by covering her darker period in the “Art of Darkness” where she guides us through her grieving in a complex set of poems. Her life’s journey takes an upbeat swing with

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Mosby Academy EDITOR: I must take issue with the article in the Mid December issue of the Warren/Frederick County Report, “Mosby Academy students donate to Warren Heritage Society.” As we are often told, we must not forget our history. It is highly ironic that an organization dedicated to preserving that history would so willingly engage in whitewashing and ignoring it. The article left out one very important piece of information. Mosby Academy was founded as a White’s only private school as part of the Southern strategy of Massive Resistance to school integration. To add insult to injury the school was named after a Confederate insurgent. For historical context, separate but “equal” segregated schools were declared unconstitutional in 1954 by the Supreme Court (Brown vs. Board of Education). In response, states in the South launched a Massive Resistance to integration. In 1956 U.S. Senator Harry F. Byrd, from Virginia, said integrated schools posed “the gravest crisis since the war between the states.” In 1958 Virginia Governor Lindsay Almond closed schools in Charlottesville, Norfolk, and Warren County rather than obey court orders to integrate them. This led to the creation of Mosby Academy for White students. The school was funded in part with state tuition grants for White’s only schools. This was declared unconstitutional in 1965 and thus the school finally closed in 1969, ending a shameful history in Warren County once and for all. Jorge Amselle Front Royal, VA 6th District Rep.-elect Ben Cline prepares for 116th Congress In what has been a whirlwind of activity since his election to

Congress on November 6th, Representative-elect Ben Cline has hit the ground running following orientation last month for new Members of Congress in Washington, D.C. He submitted his top requests to Republican leaders for House Committee assignments, he has filled his senior staff positions for both his Washington and Virginia offices, and with the number one pick in the Congressional office drawing for the incoming freshmen class, he has selected his office space in the Longworth House Office Building. Knowing the importance of agriculture to the 6th District, Cline requested appointment to the House Agriculture Committee in the 116th Congress. He has also sought appointments to the House Judiciary Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. His legal background and experience in the House of Delegates would bring invaluable experience to the Judiciary Committee. Cline also understands the importance of Interstate 81 to the region and would seek improvements to the interstate as a member of T&I. Committee assignments will be announced in coming weeks. Representative-elect Cline has also been busy interviewing and selecting senior staff since the November election. He has named Matt Miller as his new Chief of Staff, Debbie Garrett as District Director, Nicole Manley as Legislative Director, and Ryan Saylor as Communications Director. “Representing the great people of Virginia’s 6th Congressional District is a tremendous honor. Constituents deserve the best in public service, which I have worked hard to provide for them as their Delegate in Richmond. In the upcoming 116th Session of Congress, I am confident that this team will provide outstanding constituent service and strong legislative performance for the citizens of the Sixth Congressional District,” Cline said.

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Matt Miller joins Representative-elect Cline’s office after serving the last year as the Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Veterans Employment and Training. He has more than two decades of experience in the legislative and executive branches of government. Miller is a Navy veteran and has served in civilian and military roles in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; Iraq; and Afghanistan. Additionally, he served as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Assistant Secretary, U.S. State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement and for several Members of Congress. Prior to assuming his current role, Miller served as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Labor from June – November 2017. He was the National Director of Veterans for Trump and the Pennsylvania State Director during the 2016 Presidential Primary. Miller is resident of Arlington, Virginia, and is the proud father of daughters Reagan and Madison. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from Mars Hill University. Debbie Garrett brings to Representative-elect Cline’s office prior experience as District Director. She joined outgoing Representative Bob Goodlatte’s office as Staunton District Representative and subsequently was promoted to District Director. In this capacity, she was responsible for all constituent service and outreach operations in the 6th District while managing the district offices. Prior to entering federal service, Debbie held positions as Constituent Service Director and Legislative Aide to Delegate Ben Cline for Virginia’s 24th House of Delegates district. She has experience in economic development and as a small business owner. She continues to reside in her hometown of Buena Vista, where she previously served as Vice-Mayor. Debbie received a Bachelor of Arts in History from the College of William and Mary. Nicole Manley served for eight years as Legislative Assistant to Representative-elect Cline during his tenure in the Virginia House of Delegates, and for the last five

years as a Legal Assistant and Associate Counsel at Ben Cline, Attorney at Law, PLLC. Her ties to the 6th District run deep. She is a native of Lynchburg and a graduate of E.C. Glass High School. Nicole also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Lynchburg College (now the University of Lynchburg) and a Juris Doctor degree from Liberty University School of Law. Prior to her appointment as Legislative Director, she lived in Lexington for the last five years. Ryan Saylor of Forest joins Cline’s office as Communications Director. Ryan previously served as Communications Director for Representative Bruce Westerman of Arkansas, joining his office in January 2015. Prior to government service, he worked as a journalist. Ryan was the primary political reporter for The City Wire in Fort Smith, Arkansas, from January 2013 until December 2014 where he covered the 2014 Election and local and county government. In 2012, he served as the lead reporter for the Paragould Daily Press in northeast Arkansas. His work there garnered national headlines after it was discovered city leaders had proposed implementing martial law to combat crime. Ryan has also worked in the non-profit sector, previously serving as Communications Director for a midsized Methodist church. Cline, who assumes office officially on January 3, 2019, will keep district offices in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Staunton, and Harrisonburg. His Washington office will be located at 1009 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20003.

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INDICTMENTS 2018 November Indictments-October Term Renee Dawn Doffermire The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about June 5, 2017, in the County of Warren, Renee Dawn Doffermire, 29, of 31 James St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully, feloniously, and knowingly make a false application for public assistance or falsely swore on a welfare application required by the Commissioner of Social Services to obtain public assistance benefits and did obtain public assistance benefits from programs regulated by the Board of Social Services to which she was not entitled, the amount of those benefits being in excess of $200. Charles William Kline The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Charles William Kline, 33, of 11009 Clara Barton Dr., Fairfax Station, VA 22039, with two counts: COUNTS ONE and TWO: in the County of Warren, Charles William Kline did feloniously, unlawfully, with intent to defraud, make, draw or utter or deliver a certain check or draft upon a bank or other depository, specifically check #129, in the amount of $428.57 and check #128, in the amount of $320.11 drawn on Bank of America and made payable to Shenk’s Rusco Window Company, Inc., knowing at the time of said making, drawing, uttering or delivering that there were not sufficient funds in, or credit with, such bank for the payment of such check. Dates of the offenses were on or about February 17 and 19, 2018. Michael Ladd Lahman The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about October 15, 2018, in the County of Warren, Michael Ladd Lahman, 42, House of Hope, 724 Warren Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously, take, steal and carry away the goods and chattels belonging to Samuel Linn from the person of said Samuel Linn and with a value of five dollars or more. Joshua Williams Pittman, Sr. The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about July 14, 2018, in the County of Warren, Joshua Williams Pittman, Sr., 33, of 690 Loop Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously impede the blood circulation or respiration of Cassandra Leigh Porter, a family member, without such person’s consent, by knowingly, intentionally and unlawfully applying pressure to the neck of such person resulting in bodily injury. Jhon Jairo Lopez a/k/a Jhon Jairo Lopez-Freyde The Warren County, VA Circuit

Court Grand Jury charges that on or about August 2, 2018, in the County of Warren, Jhon Jairo Lopez a/k/a Jhon Jairo Lopez-Freyde, 22, of 5300 Springs Ln., Norcross, GA 30092, did unlawfully and feloniously rob Lynda Honaker of U.S. Currency. Rebecca Starr Melvin The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Rebecca Starr Melvin, 37, of 407 E. Prospect St., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts: COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Rebecca Starr Melvin did feloniously and maliciously burn, in whole or in part, or cause to be burned or destroyed, an occupied dwelling house or manufactured home belonging to another. COUNT TWO: did feloniously and maliciously burn, in whole or in part, or cause to be burned or destroyed, whether the property of herself or of another, at a time when no person is in such building, or other structure, and such building, or other structure was valued at $500 or more. Date of the offenses was on or about September 8, 2018. Ryan Edward Wyatt The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about March 17, in the County of Warren, Ryan Edward Wyatt, 23, of 4696 Dumfries Rd., Warrenton, VA 20119, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I or II controlled substance, to-wit: Fentanyl. Christopher Wilson Taylor The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about February 26, 2018, in the County of Warren, Christopher Wilson Taylor, 35, of 3759 Bentonville Rd., Bentonville, VA 22610, did unlawfully and feloniously manufacture Marijuana, not for his own use. Sara Elizabeth Kitts The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Sara Elizabeth Kitts, 37, of 214 S. Hatcher Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630, with four counts: COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Sara Elizabeth Kitts did unlawfully and feloniously, take or obtain a credit card from the control or possession of another without the cardholder’s consent, and with the knowledge that it had been so taken with the intent to use it or sell it, or transfer it to a person other than the issuer or the cardholder. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intent to defraud, obtain cash or property with a value of $200 or more through the use of a credit card or credit card number without the consent of the cardholder that she is the holder of the credit card. COUNT THREE: did feloniously, unlawfully, and knowingly forge, to the prejudice of another’s rights, a check drawn on the account of Margia Kitts,

at the Commonwealth One Federal Credit Union, for the amount on $140, signed as follows: Margia Kitts. COUNT FOUR: did unlawfully and feloniously obtain by false pretenses or token, United States Currency, having a value of $200 or more, belonging to Wells Fargo, with the intent to defraud. Dates of the offenses were on or about June 26 and September 18, 2018. Hollie Marie McLendon The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about October 17, 2017, in the County of Warren, Hollie Marie McLendon, 25, of 417 Cherrydale Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Fentanyl.

Timothy Ray Hudson The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Timothy Ray Hudson, 53, of 527 Fredrick Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts: COUNTS ONE and TWO: in the County of Warren, Timothy Ray Hudson did unlawfully and feloniously sell or distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. Dates of the offenses were on or about August 2 and 17, 2017. Dennis Wayne Fitzgerald, Jr. The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Dennis Wayne Fitzgerald, Jr., 23, of 210 Meadow Farm Rd., Blairs, VA 24527 with four counts: COUNTS ONE and TWO: in the County of Warren, Dennis Wayne Fitzgerald, Jr. did unlawfully and feloniously possess with the intent

to distribute Schedule I and Schedule II controlled substances to-wit: Heroin and Cocaine. COUNT THREE: did unlawfully, feloniously, knowingly and intentionally, possess a firearm while simultaneously unlawfully possessing Schedule I and II controlled substances, to wit: Heroin and Cocaine. COUNT FOUR: did unlawfully use identifying information of another or of a false or fictitious person to avoid summons, arrest, prosecution, or to impede a criminal investigation. Dates of the offenses were on or about June 2, 2017. William Mac Keefer, Jr. The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges William Mac Keefer, Jr., age unknown, of 5513 Senseny Rd., Berryville, VA 22611 with two counts: COUNT ONE: in the

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County of Warren, William Mac Keefer, Jr. did unlawfully and feloniously obtain an advance of $200 or more, with fraudulent intent, from Sandy Eaton upon a promise to perform construction, repair or improvement of

any building or structure permanently annexed to the real property of said Sandy Eaton , and failed or refused to perform such promise, and also failed to substantially make good such advance. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully

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of the law-enforcement vehicle or endanger a person. Date of the offenses was on or about February 23, 2018.

Michael Wayne Lewis, II The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Michael Wayne Lewis, II, 41, of 144 Chester St., Front Royal, VA 22630, with three counts: COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Michael Wayne Lewis, II did unlawfully and feloniously possess, with the intent to dis-tribute more than one-half ounce but not more than five pounds of marijuana. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously assault Charles Brogan, then knowing or having reason to know that said Charles Brogan, was then engaged in the performance of his duties as a law enforcement officer. COUNT THREE: did, after having received a visible or audible signal from a law-enforcement officer to bring his motor vehicle to a stop, unlawfully and feloniously drive such motor vehicle in a willful or wanton disregard of such signal so as to interfere with or endanger the operation

Sean Michael Martin The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about November 2, 2018, in the County of Warren, Sean Michael Martin, 32, of 235 Cloud St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I or II controlled substance.

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Outgoing Connolly, Morrison honored at town’s last meeting of 2018 Vice Mayor Eugene Tewalt thanked the councilmen for their service to the community

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Va. AG, foundation help launch RSW Jail rehab program Page 12 • Warren/Frederick County Report • Late December, 2018

Attorney General Mark Herring and other state and local government officials attended

Russ Gilkison, superintendent at RSW, introduced Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring, (center) to jail inmates. Virginia Del. Todd Gilbert, RMount Jackson, (with red and blue striped tie) watches from the group who were taken back into the jail where 61 inmates who volunteered to be a part of the program were assembled to listen and talk to the speakers.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report The Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren (RSW) County Regional Jail was the setting of the launch event for a new jail-based Substance Use Disorder recovery program December 14. The group was first seated in the large and comfortable lobby and waiting room of the jail, but select members were later led back to the pod where 61 men who volunteered to be a part of the program were assembled to listen and talk to the speakers. Superintendent Russ Gilkison welcomed and introduced John Shinholser, president of the McShin Foundation, which will be bringing the program to the jail. “I heard about the McShin Foundation, but this is the first time it’s been offered here. Our hopes are high that it’s successful. When people enter back into society with their addiction, they will have resources they need to not have to battle it alone. This is a golden opportunity to get help with what’s offered,” said Gilkison. Other special guests were Attorney General Mark Herring, Kate Obenshain Keeler and Virginia Del. Todd Gilbert, R-Mount Jackson. Several local officials attended the event, including Warren County North River Supervisor and RSW Authority Board Member Dan Murray, County Administrator Doug Stanley and Pastor Brad Hill of Grace Downtown in Winchester. At the event, 61 incarcerated men heard some of Virginia’s top

elected officials as well as the jail’s superintendent speak in support of their stated determination to fight their problems with substance abuse during their stint in the facility and after release. Shinholser spoke enthusiastically to the gathered group. When he spoke about his recovery, the audience applauded, and he said, “My mother would have laughed at that, and say it was applause for something you shouldn’t have been doing in the first place!” He had been a Marine stationed in Hawaii and had gotten in so much trouble as a result of his addiction to drugs and alcohol and kept getting locked up. He said his battalion commander pretty much forced him, after he had been twice demoted from Lance Corporal to Private First Class and reinstated, to face his problem and go into rehab. He attended meetings in Pearl Harbor Brig and the Oahu State Penitentiary. After his time in rehab, he said, 16 months later, he earned the honor of being named of Marine of the Month and got his stripe back. “Rehab was a culture shock, but I got clean in 1982, started McShin in 2004, and have been going to meetings for over 36 years,” he said. He said he and the facilitators of the program are all in recovery which “uniquely qualifies them for this model because they know about the experience.” “You’ve heard about mass incarceration of dope dealers, but our mission is mass recovery. We’re dealers in hope, instead of dope!”

McShin President John Shinholser spoke enthusiastically about his experience working with substance abuse issues and gave a history of how he has been working with jail inmates since 1983.

he said. Virginia Recovery and Re-Entry Project director, Chris “Cricket” Ronquest, who works in the McShin Foundation, spoke about his experiences as a drug abuser. He was incarcerated, he said, but in jail was helped by the program that showed him that he “could live a better way.” “Sometimes I think I live in a dream and I’m not still in back in jail waiting for a release date,” he said. In a phone interview before the event, he said that the problems of incarcerated people are compounded if they also have substance abuse issues and noted that 61 men and 33 women at the jail are all interested in taking part in the program, adding that every one of them has drug-related offenses, whether illegally driving, dealing, or other types of arrests. He also provided recidivism statistics that backed up the successes the program has had when implemented in correctional facilities. Several members of the McShin Foundation shared their stories and expressed thankfulness to be in recovery and to help others along the way. The model is Peerto-Peer Recovery Support Services (PPRSS) that employs persons in recovery from a substance use disorder to educate, mentor, and spread the message of recovery to those who are new in recovery. Hannah Newsome, a McShin project coordinator who will work at RSW and in Richmond, said, “Our empathy provides a bond as addict to addict and connects with hope – knowing someone else has

Pastor Brad Hill of Grace of Downtown in Winchester speaks with an RSW inmate at the launch of the jail’s Substance Use Disorder recovery program.

been there.” Pastor Brad Hill of Grace Downtown in Winchester, who also said he’s in recovery, led the prayer and asked for blessings for the program because it was here to change lives and people. He thanked the staff, the program for giving the opportunity to touch the people who need help, and the RSW Board for taking the risk. Pastor Hill said it wouldn’t have been possible without Russ Gilkison. “Addiction is no respecter of persons or experience and this program brings strength and hope. “I’m excited to get started,” he said, and added, “Can I get an Amen?” To which the group responded with, “Amen.” Kate Obenshain Keeler, who sits on the McShin Advisory Council and co-hosted the event

with RSW Superintendent Russ Gilkison also spoke. “Ten years ago, I never would have thought I’d be here,” she said, because her attitude toward offenders had been, ‘lock ‘em up and throw away the key.’ “I wasn’t heartless, but close,’ she added. But that was before her son faced the same kinds of issues that got him in trouble, even though he had grown up going to church, to be good and being taught to say ‘Yes, Ma’am’ and Yes, Sir.’ “There is no handbook for dealing with this,” she said. In her talk she explained that, through her experience with her son, she learned that addiction crosses all social, economic and gender boundaries, and is also non-partisan. Obenshain Keeler said she was shocked and brought to tears at a recent tour to learn that former President James

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RSW Captain Joshua Jacobson said he’s glad about the program and that it would be good not to see the inmates back in jail again.

Madison and his wife Dolly were almost ruined by their son’s gambling addiction. “Let’s just solve this and make it a problem of the past,” she concluded. She is the sister of Sen. Mark Obenshain of Harrisonburg. Virginia Delegate Todd Gilbert from Mount Jackson agreed that he would like to see an end to these issues and talked about seeing them from a 30,000 ft. view, not having had to battle them in his life. He said he’s been in the criminal justice system on both sides of prosecution and defense cases and the debate about whether addiction is a disease or not doesn’t matter. “When someone comes into its grip, telling them to ‘just stop’ is not a good view,” he said, and added that only a small percentage of the people he’s dealt with could be called evil, but the majority, about 99.8 percent, are mostly just struggling in life. Gilbert said that a “correctional” facility should actually be there to correct, to allow people to leave better than when they went in, and he’s thrilled to see it come to

fruition here. Attorney General Mark Herring began by saying that it’s easy to relate to the problem because everyone has children or is one. He added that the programs don’t happen without a team effort and it takes a special staff to ensure programs like this one succeed. “I’ve never seen a superintendent so open-minded,” he said of RSW Superintendent Russ Gilkison and said that he thought he had died and gone to heaven when he met him, since in his job he doesn’t see a lot of positives. In his job as attorney general of the Commonwealth’s law firm, Herring oversees a multitude of legal issues and has the power to conduct or assist criminal investigations and prosecutions. He also spoke of his office’s intention to file suit against Purdue Pharma, a pharmaceutical company that manufactures several opioid-based products including OxyContin and, according to Herring, sends out misleading advertising which minimizes their medications’ addictive potential. Then the group that included Herring, Gilkerson, Gilbert, volunteers, security guards, the press and others, were taken to a large secured meeting room in back of the waiting area to meet the 61 men who had expressed interest in being in the program. Before walking around and talking one on one to some of the men, Herring spoke to them and said, “I want to thank you, that you volunteered for that. I have seen the great work that they (McShin Foundation) do.” One man responded by calling out to him and saying, “I want to thank you for your help.” Others clapped and said “Amen.” Herring talked about how when it comes to the battle with opioid and heroin addiction, support for peer-to-peer recovery should be a non-partisan issue. When law-enforcement officers were allowed to carry Naloxone, he said, it energized people to call 911 for help, knowing they wouldn’t get in trouble. “It became personal to me when I sat in on group sessions with recovering people. It could happen to any of us,” he observed. Two new Substance Use Disorder Recovery Programs will be implemented in RSW Regional Jail and Riverside Regional Jail and a re-entry component to the project is offered through The McShin Foundation in Richmond, VA, that provides housing and recovery support services to folks when

they re-enter society. The goal is to reduce the rate of recidivism by authentic peer-to-peer services. The Virginia Recovery and ReEntry Project, facilitated by The McShin Fountain, is part of the Building Communities of Recovery (BCOR) funding opportunity from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). In collabo-

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Front Royal Town Council tackles downtown parking issues By Timothy P. Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report

At the December 10 Front Royal Town Council meeting, their last one of 2018, the council tackled two issues regarding town parking. The first issue had to deal with assigning and authorizing Town Manager Joe Waltz to oversee the installation and placement of traffic signs and regulations. He will also be in charge of ensuring the removal of all of the references to the on-street parking policy in the current town code. This would be done by rescinding the 1993 resolution that authorized the approval of the on-street parking policy. During the discussion period of this agenda item, Councilman William Sealock addressed the council, stating, “The Chief of Police, Kahle Magalis, and Town Manager, Joe Waltz and I met several times to discuss the parking down there and it was very confusing. In one place you had two hours parking and four hours parking in another, and the previous ordinance was not being carried through properly. If I was a newcomer to this community it would be very confusing when you sit there and try to figure out where do I park? There is a twohour sign here and a four-hour sign over there. We were asking the chief if they enforced the signs and it was very confusing. There was just no way you could enforce

it the way the current ordinance was written. So, we had to go in and revise some of them.” No members of the community stepped forward during the public hearing, and no other council members commented on the issue. Mayor Hollis Tharpe called for an initial vote, which was 6-0 in favor of the measure. There will be a second hearing and final vote at a later council session in order to rescind the previous resolution. The second parking issue was a proposed amendment to the ordinance regulating the use of property for off-street parking. The request was made by Front Royal resident David Downes, for his Virginia Beer Museum property, which is located on Chester Street. Due to it being a zoning ordinance amendment, the request went to Front Royal’s planning commission for a recommendation. On September 19, 2018, the planning commission had unanimously recommended against the requested change after a public hearing. The commission stated they did not believe that it was appropriate to add any more exemptions in the downtown area for any uses or properties, until a parking strategy was developed to address the increasing demand for parking there. There were three drafts included for the planning commission’s consideration at the public hearing. The property currently qualifies for a separate “lesser” exemption that applies to all legally existing commercial and industrial buildings. The exemptions do not require Downes to meet the offstreet parking quantity requirements, but it does require that ex-

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breed and raise chicks. They will also continue to study whooping crane hormones through blood and fecal samples to determine how they affect the birds’ ability to lay fertile eggs. Those data combined with ultrasounds will help scientists understand the relationship between hormones and how follicles in the ovary develop. Finally, scientists will also research more effective methods to cryopreserve (freeze) whooping crane semen, which has proved challenging. If scientists can freeze semen, then it could be used to inject genetic diversity in the whooping crane population decades from now. That may be especially useful in the future since only 52 of the 163 whooping cranes living in human care are consistently laying eggs. The Whooping Crane Breeding Facility and research program were made possible by the Volgenau Foundation and an anonymous donor. “It’s very exciting to have four species of cranes living at SCBI now,” said Chris Crowe, lead crane keeper. “Whooping crane populations have been increasing, but the species still needs help recovering. It will be especially rewarding to grow our crane program and positively impact the wild population.” Although the cranes will require human assistance to breed, the pairs will raise their own chicks, or the chicks will be cross-fostered by an experienced pair. Whooping cranes live in monogamous mated pairs. They have elaborate courtship rituals that reinforce their pair bonds. Their courtship behaviors include unison calls and dancing. Whooping cranes breed and lay eggs in the spring. Eggs hatch after incubating for 30 to 35 days. Two chicks usually hatch in each clutch, though it is not uncommon for only one chick to survive. Chicks fledge when they are between 80 and 100 days old, but they will stay near their parents’ territories for up to nine months. The Whooping Crane Species Survival Plan will determine which chicks hatched at SCBI are eligible for release to the wild. Habitat destruction, hunting, climate change and natural disasters as well as oil spills have all contributed to the decline of whooping cranes. By 1941 approximately only 16 whooping cranes remained in the wild. There are now approximately 686 whooping cranes living in the wild and 163 living in human care. The last wild population of whooping cranes winters in Aransas Na-

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1st Day Hike at Andy Guest / Shenandoah River State Park! Come join your friends – and make new ones – as we welcome 2019 with a short hike and refreshments. What a neat idea to start off the new year with a healthy and invigorating walk from the visitor’s center to the Cullers Overlook, with great views of the South Fork and Massanutten Mountain. We’ll start from the visitors center at 1:00 and return for hot chocolate, cider, and cookies provided by the Park Friends. It’s an easy hike – children and leashed pets will have a ball. Meet at 1 PM at the Shenandoah River State Park Visitors Center on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Andy Guest / Shenandoah River State Park is on Rte. 340 in Bentonville, about half way between Front Royal and Luray. Park fees are waived on January 1. We look forward to seeing you – dress for the weather! riverparkfriends.org (540) 622-6840

400 area residents in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Cindy Maguire from WINC-FM, who has served as the Walk’s emcee since its inception in 2012, opened the event to a crowd whose enthusiasm was not dampened by heavy rains. Eighty-one teams participated in this year’s Walk. The Royal Arch Masons of the Commonwealth of Virginia were the top team, raising $12,355. They were followed closed by Team Turner, which raised $3,807. Team Edward Jones-REG275-Sean Dudley was third, raising $3,495. Lara Kizer was the top individual fundraiser at $3,340, followed by Jason Trenary at $2,265, Rebecca Hart at $2,240, and

Kevin Walek at $2,010. Edward Jones continued its leadership role as the National Presenting Sponsor of Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Northern Local sponsors were Bank of Clarke County, Consulate Health Care, Envoy of Winchester, Home Instead Senior Care, My Potential at Home, Valley Health, and the Village at Orchard Ridge. WINC-FM and the Winchester Star were media partners. Bojangle’s was the refreshment sponsor. To date, the Walk has raised $75,361, 94% toward its goal of $80,000. There is still time to support this year’s event. Interested community members, businesses and organiza-

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Ring in the New Year with a special First Day Hike in a Virginia State Park All state parks will offer free parking all day, while the first 100 visitors to each park will receive a special bumper sticker. Two contests give visitors two opportunities to win gift certificates valued at up to $500. Participants can be eligible to win prizes by simply registering, hiking and then recording the hike on Jan. 1. An annual photo contest is also an opportunity for visitors to win gift certificates that can be used for camping and cabin reservations or to purchase annual passes. For complete contest details, visit https://vasp.fun/2019firstdayhikes. For a list of scheduled hikes and programs, visit https://vasp. fun/1stdayhikes2019. Some choices include:

Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield offers an adults only ranger-led night hike on a trail usually reserved for biking, with a bonfire to celebrate the countdown. The park also offers a variety of hikes and even a guided bike ride for different ages and capabilities. Fairy Stone State Park in Stuart will host a New Year’s Eve celebration and a ranger-led mile hike the next morning. The whole family will enjoy finding the hidden ornaments left by the legendary Christmas Opossum at Caledon State Park in King George. Three ranger-led hikes at Claytor Lake State Park in Dublin include a hike in search of vernal pools and a dog hike. The park also offers several self-guided and self-paced options. Mason Neck State Park in Lorton offers three hikes ranging from a leisurely stroll to a fast-paced heartpumping hike. Explore the newest addition to New River Trail State Park, the Hoover Mountain Bike area, for a hike or bike. Virginia’s newest state park, Widewater State Park in Stafford County, offers two guided hikes, one on the history and unique aspects of the Widewater peninsula and another on the animals who winter at the park. To find a state park near you and plan your First Day Hike, visit www. VirginiaStateParks.gov Virginia State Parks seeks Virginia artisans for the Natural Bridge State Park Artisan Center Virginia State Parks is seeking Virginia artists and artisans to feature in the Natural Bridge State Park Artisan Center. The center sells the handcrafted work of more than two dozen artists that exemplifies Virginia and the region. Entries will be juried on Thursday, Jan. 24, and Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. Art-

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Fire Destroys High Knob Home, Cause Unknown On Sunday, December 9, 2018 just before 11:00pm, fire and rescue units were dispatched to 81 Trent Trail Court in the High Knob Mountain Neighborhood for a reported residential structure fire. The 911 caller was advising visible flames could be seen on the exterior of the home which were spreading to two parked vehicles and exterior siding of the home. The first fire unit arrived on the scene approximately 10 minutes later and reported two passenger vehicles and a single-story, single family home involved in fire. The fire was threatening additional structures and wildland areas surrounding the home. Access to the home was difficult due to the home being situated below the grade of the adjoining access road and perched along a steep ravine. Firefighters took a defensive approach and attempted to protect exposures until the arrival of additional resources. Firefighters encountered extreme hazardous conditions throughout the incident to include below freezing temperatures, prevailing winds, icy roads, limited water supply and difficult access. Firefighters remained on the scene throughout the night and morning to ensure full extinguishment of the fire and no threat to adjoining properties. The cause of the fire was investigated by the Warren County Fire Marshal’s Office. Investigators have worked meticulously alongside with the homeowner’s insurance company in determining the cause of the blaze but have not been able to identify the exact cause. The home, two vehicles and an outbuilding were deemed a toSee BRIEFS, 18

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BRIEFS, from 17 tal loss. There were no reported injuries. Anyone with information is asked to contact Fire Investigator Raymond Cross at 540-636-3830 or email rcross@warrencountyfire.com

Overdose in Linden On December 13, 2018 at approximately 3:56 pm Warren County Sheriff ’s Office received a 911 call in reference to a cardiac arrest at 116 Rambo Ct. Linden, VA. The caller also advised that there was an infant in the residence and she was unaware of who the infant belonged to. Upon arrival, Deputies observed CPR being performed on a female lying on the front porch. The female was later identified as 39 year old Misty Morris who resides at that address. Deputy Stevens assessed Morris’ condition, administered one dose of four milligrams of Naloxone and CPR was continued. Morris slowly began showing signs of a positive reaction to the Naloxone and a second four milligram dose was administered. Morris regained full consciousness and refused medical treatment from Warren County Fire and Rescue personnel. The caller exited the residence and informed the Deputies that there was another female in the basement. Deputies located and detained 32 year old Ashley Secor of 141 Paw Paw Drive, Front Royal, VA in the locked basement bathroom. Secor is the mother of the 13 month old infant that was left unattended upstairs.

Northwest Regional Drug Task Force Agents and Warren County Department of Social Services were contacted and responded to the scene. The father of the 13 month old was located and responded to take custody of his child. Secor was arrested and charged with the following: Distribution of schedule I narcotic Possession of schedule I narcotic Possession of drug paraphernalia Felony child endangerment Morris was arrested and charged with the following: Conspiracy to distribution schedule I narcotic Possession of schedule I narcotic Possession of drug paraphernalia Felony child endangerment Both females were transported to RSW Regional Jail and are currently being held without bond.

Red Panda Dies at Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Carnivore keepers at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) are mourning the loss of Henry, a 4-year-old male red panda, who died overnight Dec. 5. Before his death, Henry was in apparent good health, eating well and urinating and defecating normally. Post-mortem ra-

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Final phase of Body Worn Camera Program implemented The final phase of the Winchester Police Department’s (WPD) body worn camera program is now complete, with a total of 69 cameras issued to all patrol officers and detectives through the rank of Lieutenant. In a statement to WPD personnel, Lieutenant Joshua Spishak thanked everyone for their professionalism and patience as the program progressed to its final phase. Multiple trainings were conducted by the department over the course of the implementation phases. “I am thankful to our staff who have professionally and seamlessly rolled out this important body worn camera project to the men and women of the Winchester Police Department,” stated Chief John Piper. “I am confident that these cameras will be an effective tool for our officers and for the community we serve, by enhancing officer

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BRIEFS, from 19 and governing bodies, departments in each organization, current community project, and how you can get involved in the local government process. Library closings: The library will be closed Monday, January 21st and will resume regular hours of operation Tuesday, January 22nd. For Martin Luther King Jr day. Craft Workshop: Bottle & Cork crafts - Stop whining about the weather. Join us for warmth, good cheer and great companionship as we learn how to create cool things with leftover corks and wine bottles from our New Year celebrations Saturday, January 26th at 2:00 P.M.This is an adult craft. Because we will be working with sharp glass and heat we ask that only adults and mature teens accompanied by a responsible adult attend. So You Want to Be a Beekeeper? Join us for a special presentation on beekeeping targeting beginning and novice beekeepers on Monday, January 28th at 6:00 P.M. Farmer and Apiarist Tony Tringale of Tony T’s Apple Farm & Kitchen and past President of the 2016 “Retired Front Royal Farmers Market” will answer questions about basic beekeeping. An additional program has been added to the beginning of January: WIC Breastfeeding Moms Group: This is a support group for breastfeeding mothers that meets every first Thursday at 1:00 P.M. Each week mom’s will have the opportunity to create a new scrapbook page while socializing and getting support from other breastfeeding moms. Mom’s are welcome to bring their babies and other small children with them. January’s meeting will be January 3rd.

Most Whimsical Display: The Polka Dot Pot (157 N. Loudoun Street) Honorable Mentions: Best Use of Merchandise or Products: Handworks Gallery (150 N. Loudoun Street) Most Traditional Display: Knitters Magic (212 S. Loudoun Street) Most Whimsical Display: Incredible Flying Objects (111 N. Loudoun Street) OTW Decorated Windows: 147 North (147 N. Loudoun Street), Bell’s Fine Clothing (122 N. Loudoun Street), Blue Peacock Antiques (116 N. Loudoun Street), Handworks Gallery (150 N. Loudoun Street), The Hideaway Café (141 S. Loudoun Street), Incredible Flying Objects (111 N. Loudoun Street), Kimberly’s (135 N. Braddock Street), Knit 1 Purl 2 (20 W. Boscawen Street), Knitters Magic (212 S. Loudoun Street), Old Town Snow White Grill (159 N. Loudoun Street), Old Town Stained Glass Studio (161 N. Loudoun Street), Once Upon A Find (48 S. Loudoun Street), The Polka Dot Pot (157 N. Loudoun Street), Posh Pets Boutique (156 N. Loudoun Street), Scarpa Alta (10 S. Loudoun Street), Simply Charming (28 West Piccadilly Street), Thinker Toys (106 S. Loudoun Street), Total Image & Workingman’s Store (325 W. Boscawen Street), Winchester Book Gallery (7 N. Loudoun Street), Worlds Away Escape (9 N. Loudoun Street, Suite 105)

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Old Town announces winners of holiday window decorating contest The Old Town Advancement Commission is happy to announce the winners of the sixth annual holiday window decorating contest. This year’s theme was “Home for the Holidays,” however, businesses were not required to use the theme. Windows will remain decorated through the New Year. “Decorative windows add to the festive atmosphere in Old Town Winchester and make it an even more attractive place to do holiday shopping,” stated Jennifer Bell, Downtown Manager. Winners: Best Use of Merchandise or Products: Old Town Stained Glass Studio (161 N. Loudoun Street) Most Traditional Display: Total Image & Workingman’s Store (325 W. Boscawen Street)

The Shenandoah Valley Farm2Fork Affair (Farm2Fork) is a biennial one-day event that connects Shenandoah Valley food producers with commercial buyers from around the Commonwealth, DC metro area and other neighboring states. Scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds, the event will provide Shenandoah

Valley producers an opportunity to directly promote their products, network, and increase sales. Buyers will have an opportunity to discover and experience the wide variety of fresh food options available throughout the Shenandoah Valley including Augusta County, Clarke County, Frederick County, Page County, Rockbridge County, Rockingham County, Shenandoah County, Warren County and the Cities of Buena Vista, Harrisonburg, Front Royal, Lexington, Staunton, and Waynesboro. Farm2Fork is a collaborative effort of economic development agencies, tourism departments, business development organizations, and local food initiatives. The event has been held sub-regionally since 2015 and is now being expanded to draw on the Shenandoah Valley’s reputation as a farm-to-table hub. Invited consumers to the event will include restaurants, universities, retailers, grocers, distribution centers, and full service hotels and B&B’s. With four of Virginia’s top five agricultural producing counties located in the Shenandoah Valley, Farm2Fork is a great opportunity for statewide commercial food buyers to associate food brands with the Shenandoah Valley’s strong local food movement. Farm2Fork provides support for farming, tourism, rural business development, community involvement, healthy living, and improved food access and nutrition. Previous producers and consumers have included well-known farmers and chefs, conference center managers, craft beer brewers, medical center food service managers, food distribution companies, school nutrition managers, vineyard operators, and many small agriculture, tourism, and food businesses from around the state. Prior to the main event, a Farm2Fork Ready! Workshop will be provided for participating producers. The workshop is designed to provide tips and suggestions to fully prepare producers to develop working relationships with potential clients. The workshop will also provide an opportunity for producers to network with each other prior to the tradeshow that will be focused on consumer interactions. “The quality and diversity of Shenandoah Valley’s agriculture makes our farms an obvious choice for restaurants and retailers wanting

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Craig Alexander earns designation Craig Alexander with Coldwell Banker Premier in Front Royal recently earned The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing’s Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist™ (CLHMS) designation in recognition of experience, knowledge, and expertise in high-end residential properties. Alexander has been in real estate since 1990. In 2012 he served as the President of the Blue Ridge Associa-

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Goodlatte Announces Sixth District Service Academy Nominations Congressman Bob Goodlatte announced Nov. 28 his nomination of several students from the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia to our nation’s service academies as members of the graduating Class of 2023. A nomination must be received in order to compete for an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, or U.S. Naval Academy. Congressman Goodlatte released the following statement: “The United States’ military has produced some of our country’s most distinguished leaders. It is my honor to nominate these students to compete for an appointment to our nation’s service academies. These young men and women display a willingness to protect and defend the United States, and for that, I applaud them. The service academies provide a quality education and builds strong leaders. I am confident that those selected for an appointment will serve the United States with distinction. I wish them the best and See BRIEFS, 22

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BRIEFS, from 21 thank them again for being willing to serve their country.” Sixth District Nominations for the Class of 2023: U.S. Air Force Academy: Alan Arnesen, son of Mark and Marie Arnesen, is a senior at Stonewall Jackson High School and a resident of New Market. Mason Cobbler, son of Kenneth and Melissa Cobbler, is a senior at Hidden Valley High School and a resident of Roanoke. Zachary Kucharski, son of David and Annette Kucharski, is a senior at Kolbe Academy and a resident of Harrisonburg. Sarah Mayerchak, daughter of Michael and Mary-Phyllis Mayerchak, is a senior at Faith Christian School and a resident of Roanoke. Malcom McIntyre, son of Sandra Kay Miller, is a senior at Spotswood High School and a resident of Penn Laird. Nathan Sylvia, son of Dan and Karen Sylvia, is a senior at RandolphMacon Academy and a resident of Stanley. U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Gabrielle Reed, daughter of Douglas and Tracie Reed, is a senior at Bath County High School and a resident of Warm Springs. Nathan Sylvia, son of Dan and Karen Sylvia, is a senior at RandolphMacon Academy and a resident of Stanley. U.S. Military Academy at West Point: William Crandall, son of David and Ellen Crandall, is a senior Hidden Valley High School and a resident of Roanoke. Cem Durmaz, son of Chutatip and Ahmet Durmaz, is a senior at Hidden Valley High School and a resident of Roanoke. Alexander DiSalvo, son of Anthony and Ania DiSalvo, is a senior at Cave Spring High School and a resident of Roanoke. Lillian Hereford, daughter of Willion and Alison Hereford, is a graduate of Stuart Hall School, a student at Bridgewater College, and a resident of Staunton. U.S. Naval Academy: Steven Hanley, son of Richard and Amy Hanley, is a senior at Riverheads High School and a resident of Stuarts Draft. Nathan Marraccini, son of Joseph Marraccini, is a graduate of EC Glass High School, a student at Virginia Tech, and a resident of Lynchburg. Crawford Enyart, son of Bob and Caitlin Enyart, is a senior at Cave Spring High School and a resident of Roanoke. Brendan Murray, son of Michael and Nina Murray, is a graduate of Jefferson Forest High School, a student at Pennsylvania State University, and a resident of Forest. Gabrielle Reed, daughter of Douglas and Tracie Reed, is a senior at Bath County High School and a resident of Warm Springs. Jack Shermon, son of Andrew and Christine Shermon, is a graduate of

Patrick Henry High School, a student at the University of Virginia, and a resident of Roanoke. Paul Kuehler, son of Joseph and Teresa Kuehler, is a senior at Roanoke Catholic School and a resident of Roanoke. Nathan Stewart, son of Chris and Janelle Stewart, is a senior at Randolph Macon Academy and a resident of Edinburg.

Winchester Police Department’s K9 Axl to get donation of body armor Winchester Police Department’s K9 Axl will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Axl’s vest is sponsored by an Anonymous Sponsor. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their fourlegged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 3,200 protective vests, in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a value of $5.7 million dollars. The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate. “We are so grateful to receive this donation that will protect my partner for years to come,” stated K-9 Axl’s handler, Corporal Tom Keller. “My and K-9 Axl’s motto is a quote by Edmund Burke that states, ‘All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.’” The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950.00. Each vest has a value between $1,744 – $2,283 and a five-year warranty, and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts taxdeductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718. Traﬃc checkpoint results in arrest On December 8, 2018 at approximately 12:12 a.m., Winchester Police Department (WPD) officers were working a traffic checkpoint in the

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PA have both been charged with one count each of the following offenses: § 18.2-80. Burning or destroying any other building or structure § 18.2-81 - Burning or destroying personal property § 18.2-121 - Entering property of another for purpose of damaging it § 18.2-137 - Injuring, etc., any property, monument § 18.2-96 - Petit larceny § 18.2-415 - Disorderly conduct in public places In addition, Mr. Shanahan has also been charged with one count of §4.1305 - Underage Possession of Alcohol. Both Shanahan and Farrell are currently being held without bond at RSW Regional Jail. Anyone with information is asked to contact Fire Marshal Gerry Maiatico at 540-636-3830 or Sheriffs Officer Investigator Brad Pugh at 540-6357100.

displaced occupants. Winchester Fire Marshal Jeremy Luttrell ruled the fire as accidental and determined the cause to be an overloaded electrical circuit. The damage was assesed to be approximately $20,000. The residence did have a working smoke alarm. The scene was cleared at approximately 12:35 p.m. All four city units responded to the scene and were assisted by the Millwood Station Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department. The WFRD would like to thank the Round Hill, Stephens City, and Greenwood volunteer fire & rescue departments for their assistance as well.

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Christendom College students charged with setting dorm on ﬁre while drunk On Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 5:40am, the Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue Services responded to a reported fire alarm activation at 65 Christendom Drive on the campus of Christendom College. Fire and Rescue units arrived on the scene of a three-story dormitory building which had been evacuated by its occupants. A fire was determined to have occurred in the second floor bathroom of the complex and was extinguished by the building occupants before the arrival of the fire department. The cause of the fire was investigated by the Warren County Fire Marshal’s Office which was determined to have been a result of an act of arson. Investigators discovered that additional non-fire related damages had occurred throughout the room and requested the assistance of the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office Criminal Investigations Division. As a result of the joint criminal investigation; two students of the college have been arrested and charged in connection to the incident(s). Mr. Christopher Francis Patrick Shanahan (20yom) of Danville, PA and Mr. Ryan Joseph Farrell (23yom) of Bloomsburg,

Bellview Avenue ﬁre leaves three displaced On December 7, 2018 at approximately 9:21 a.m., the Winchester Fire and Rescue Department (WFRD) responded to a possible structure fire at 200 Bellview Avenue, where heavy smoke was seen exiting the eaves of the residence. Once on scene, firefighters discovered an active smoldering fire in the attic. The call was then upgraded to a structure fire. Two adults were present at the residence when the fire began and were able to evacuate without injury. Both adults and one child, who was not present at the time of the incident, have been displaced by the fire. The Red Cross was contacted to assist the

Winchester City Manager Eden Freeman has appointed former Winchester Fire and Rescue Chief, Frank Wright, as Interim Fire and Rescue Chief. Chief Wright will serve for approximately three months as the City completes the recruitment and hiring process for a permanent Chief. The City has hired the recruiting firm, GovHR USA of Northbrook, IL, to manage the national recruitment process which will include the following: Position assessment and public input Advertising and candidate recruitment Candidate evaluation and screening The public input will consist of gathering feedback about the desired experience and traits of the next Chief from the following groups: Winchester Fire and Rescue career personnel Leadership of the city’s four volunteer companies Local residents, businesses and or-

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ganizations This format is a similar process that the City utilized to hire Winchester Police Chief John Piper. Specific dates for input sessions will be released soon. Chief Wright served 30 years with the Winchester Fire and Rescue Department (WFRD) rising through the ranks from a career firefighter to chief. He began his career as a volunteer firefighter at Shawnee Fire Company in 1972. He was hired by the City in 1974 as a dispatcher and as a career firefighter in 1975. Chief Wright retired from the WFRD in 2010 and served as Interim Fire Chief from February 23, 2013 when Chief Scott Cullers retired and until Chief Baldwin was hired in June 2013. “We are very fortunate that Chief

Wright has agreed to return to the City in this interim capacity,” stated City Manager Eden Freeman. “His vast knowledge and experience with the department will be beneficial in maintaining current services during the comprehensive recruitment process.”

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sion, and cargo optimization on the horizon Governor Ralph Northam announced Dec. 11 that the Port of Virginia was awarded a $15,500,197 federal grant through the highly competitive Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) transportation discretionary grants process. The U.S. Department of Transportation is investing in surface transportation infrastructure through the BUILD program. Grant applicants vied for a total of $1.5 billion in discretionary grant funding for projects supporting roads, bridges, transit, rail, ports, or intermodal transportation. The Port of Virginia project was fully funded. Projects were evaluated based on merit criteria that included safety, economic competitiveness, quality of life, environmental protection, state of good repair, innovation, partnership, and additional non-Federal revenue for future transportation infrastructure investments. “The Port of Virginia is a critical asset to the Commonwealth that generates jobs and serves as a gateway to global markets,” said Governor Northam. “These improvements will both enhance the safety and increase the capacity of the Virginia Inland Port, allowing the facility to receive Ultra Large Container Vessels and bringing new opportunities for international commerce to Virginia.” The $15.5 million in BUILD grant funds will be used to build a highway bridge grade separation at the at-grade crossing on State Route 658 (Rockland Road). The project involves constructing a new bridge on State Route 658 that will run above the existing railroad tracks. The Port is investing a total of $26 million in two projects at the Virginia Inland Port (VIP) designed to improve traffic flow and safety on a local road and expand the terminal’s overall car-

go handling capabilities. The projects will be funded through two infrastructure grant programs, one federal and one state. “The success of our multimodal transportation network depends upon the kind of collaboration that made this grant award possible,” said Secretary of Transportation Shannon Valentine. “These improvements will allow the Inland Port to more efficiently move international freight to inland markets, opening Virginia’s economy to the world.” The VIP terminal brings The Port of Virginia 220 miles closer to inland markets and improves service throughout the Capital Region of Baltimore, Washington, and Richmond by providing rail service to the terminals in Hampton Roads. VIP also consolidates and containerizes local cargo for export. As a direct result of the VIP facility opening in 1989 to help better distribute freight inland along highways and railroads, nearly 40 manufacturing and distribution centers have located in the region, creating roughly 8,000 direct and indirect jobs. U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine and U.S. Representatives Barbara Comstock and Bob Goodlatte wrote to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao in support of the BUILD grant application. The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation and the Virginia Department of Transportation endorsed the application as well. “This is a traffic flow and safety concern that is important to the community and we now have the funding to begin addressing this issue—we are grateful for the broad support this grant application received from members of our Congressional delegation, Virginia’s governor, regional economic development authorities, and the business community around

VIP,” said CEO and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority John F. Reinhart. “This is an important step forward in the evolution of the Virginia Inland Port. Our container volumes are growing, and inland destinations like VIP and Richmond Marine Terminal are vital to the efficient and predictable flow of cargo. We are investing now in order to build the port of the future.” Inside the VIP terminal, the Port is investing $3.3 million, which will be matched by $7.7 million from the state’s Rail Enhancement Fund. The $11-million project will expand capacity and improve cargo flow at VIP. The optimization project consists of building three new railroad tracks on terminal (bringing to eight the total number of railroad tracks at VIP), lengthening the existing track, and purchasing two pieces of hybrid, low-emissions cargo moving equipment. Virginia Inland Port is located in Front Royal, which is 220 miles northwest of the Norfolk Harbor. The terminal is situated at the intersection of interstates 81 and 66 and is connected by daily train service to the Port’s deep-water terminals in the harbor. The terminal is an important inland destination for container cargo that also helps to drive significant economic investment and job creation in the surrounding community. The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The VPA owns and, through its private operating subsidiary Virginia International Terminals LLC (VIT), operates four general cargo facilities: Norfolk International Terminals, Portsmouth Marine Terminal, Newport News Marine Terminal, and the Virginia Inland Port in Warren County. The VPA leases Virginia International Gateway and Richmond Marine Terminal. See BRIEFS, 24

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BRIEFS, from 23 A recent economic impact study from The College of William and Mary shows that The Port of Virginia helps to create more than 530,000 jobs and generated $88.4 billion in total economic impact throughout the Commonwealth on an annual basis.

Front Royal Chiropractic And Sports Medicine Oﬃce Hosts 10 Year Celebration Ten years ago, Dr. Jeremy Busch, CEO and Clinic Director for Performance Sports and Spine, was asked why he thought his clinic vision would be successful in Front Royal. “Afterall, Front Royal already had 6 Chiropractors,” said one financial institution. Dr. Busch responded with a smirk, “we are not your usual Chiropractic office”. Dr. Busch had a lofty vision to enhance Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in the Valley when he came to Front Royal in May 2008 to start Performance Sports and Spine (PSS) (previously known as HealthSource). His unique combination of healthcare combined aspects of Chiropractic Medicine, Rehabilitative Exercises, Massage Therapy, Sports Medicine, and Acupuncture. His clinic, Performance Sports and Spine, had a simple motto: “Get Patients Better, Faster, For Longer”. The average treatment times are 45min-1 hour of direct contact. “This is the core of why we are different,” says Dr. Busch PSS opened its doors on December 1st, 2008, but a lot has changed since then. Initially, the clinic only focused on clinical management of chronic pain and musculoskeletal pain. Dr. Busch always enjoyed and excelled treating the difficult patients that didn’t respond elsewhere with his other medical colleagues. With this niche, he carved out PSS place in the community. However, PSS has changed dramatically over the course of ten years. The obvious changes are growing from an initial team of 1 Doctor and 1 re-

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Yes. By law, you have the right to trim branches and limbs that extend past the property line. However, the law only allows tree trimming and tree cutting up to the property line. You may not go onto the neighbor’s property or destroy the tree.

Good question Vickie! Fortunately I learned all about the Judicial Branch in school. The fruit of the tree belongs to the owner of the tree, so don’t pick any of the fruit. Courts are divided on who can have fallen fruit, so check your local laws to see if you can eat any fruit that falls off the tree. Here are some other legal questions that can sprout up in regards to trees. If my neighbor’s tree branches hang

My neighbor’s tree looks like it’s going to fall on my house. What should I do? Landowners are responsible for maintaining the trees on their property. Legally, they have two duties: make reasonable inspections and take care to ensure the tree is safe. If your neighbor does not remove the dangerous tree, and the tree

does in fact cause damage, your neighbor can be held liable. Most of a large tree hangs over my yard, but the trunk is in the neighbor’s yard. Who owns the tree? The neighbor owns the tree. So long as the tree trunk is wholly in the neighbor’s yard, it belongs to the neighbor. When the tree trunk is divided by the property lines of two or more people, it is referred to as a “boundary tree”. In the case of a “boundary tree”, all of the property owners own the tree and share responsibility for it. Tree removal without the consent of all the property owners is unlawful. Your Pal in the Trees,

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ceptionist, to a blossoming team of 7 talented individuals including 3 Doctors and 1 Strength Coach as well as expanding from 1200 sq ft to a 2400 sq ft facility. What may not be evident is the expansion of two additional divisions within the umbrella of PSS. The first division that was added was Sports Medicine and Sideline Medical Support. Dr. Busch’s achievements in this arena have included being invited to provide Medical support with the United States Olympic Training Center Sports Medicine rotations (2015, 2016), Rio Paralympic Games (2016), and most recently being the only Doctor in Virginia to be credentialed with the PGA Tour to provide coverage at PGA Tour tournaments as Player Support. Locally, PSS provides this same level of support for Warren County High School and Christendom College as their official Team Physicians. The newest division is a Sports Performance Division. “Sometimes simple movements can limit an athlete’s performance, and this is where we specialize helping them maximize

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Engle’s Angle: “Food, Clothing and Shelter” By Kevin S. Engle Most days I’m in my office when the mail comes. Typically that’s around noon. I hear the Post Office truck’s distinctive sound and run to the window. “We got mail!” I yell to my wife when I see the truck stop at our box. I get rather excited about it. Probably a little more than I should. Why? I like getting mail. Every day is a surprise. Ok, most of the time it’s no big deal. Bills, or credit card offers, or requests for money from nonprofits. But this time of year is the best. Christmas cards. Packages small enough to fit inside the mailbox. And catalogs. Lots of catalogs. If you’ve ever purchased something from a company, you’re getting their catalog in December. If you’ve ever received a gift from someone, you’re getting a catalog from that company too. And then there are some other companies you’ve never heard of and you’re getting their catalog as well. I’ve heard of Victoria’s Secret, but I’ve never bought anything from them. Honest. I just get their catalog for the articles. I corralled all of them the other day to see exactly what we had. Here’s the list: Ballard Designs Coldwater Creek Duluth Trading Company Figi’s Frontgate Guggisberg Cheese Factory Harry & David Herrschners JCPenney L.L. Bean Lands’ End

North Style Orvis Pajamagram Soft Surroundings Sturbridge Yankee Workshop The Vermont Country Store Wine Country Gift Baskets And even one from my alma mater selling everything imaginable with the university logo plastered on it. L.L. Bean is the most prolific. We have their Fall catalog, their Guide to Winter catalog and several Holiday catalogs. Harry & David sends a lot too. The money they spend printing and mailing these things has to be more than I’ve spent on their products in my lifetime. How do they stay in business? As much as I like getting mail, I eventually get tired of the catalogs. In fact, I sometimes hesitate buying anything from some of these companies knowing I’ll be signing up for another 10 years of mail. Every day, after retrieving the latest batch, I wipe them off (our mailbox is dirty inside) and put them on the arm of my wife’s favorite chair. She’ll leaf through them in the evening. Me? Nah. I like getting catalogs more than I like looking at them. As I surveyed our current stack, I realized they fall into three distinct categories. Food, clothing and shelter. The basic human needs. But do I really need Santa Claus jammies for $59.99? Or ones with ‘Kevin’ printed on my rear end? I don’t think so. I’d rather have the reindeer. The author’s email inbox is stuffed full with ads, even fuller than the mailbox at the end of his driveway. – kevinengle456@comcast.net

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BRIEFS, from 25 amphetamine, one count of felon in possession of a firearm, one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, one count of distribution of methamphetamine, and one count of possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.

By The History Channel * On Dec. 29, 1170, Archbishop Thomas Becket is brutally murdered in Canterbury Cathedral by four knights of King Henry II of England, apparently on orders of the king. The Christian world was shocked, and in 1173 Becket was canonized a Catholic saint. * On Dec. 26, 1606, William Shakespeare’s play “King Lear” is performed at the court of King James I of England. Lear was one of Shakespeare’s later works. * On Dec. 30, 1853, the U.S. minister to Mexico and the president of Mexico sign the Gadsden Purchase in Mexico City. The treaty established the final boundaries of the southern United States. For $10 million, the U.S. acquired 30,000 square miles of land in what is now New Mexico and Arizona. * On Dec. 24, 1865, in Pulaski, Tennessee, a group of Confederate veterans convenes to form a secret society that they christen the “Ku Klux Klan.” The KKK rapidly grew from a secret social fraternity to a paramilitary force bent on reversing the federal government’s progressive reconstruction activities. * On Dec. 27, 1927, Agnes Nixon, the creator of the long-running television soap operas “One Life to Live” and “All My Children,” is born in Chicago. Nixon is credited with introducing social issues into soaps. * On Dec. 25, 1941, “White Christmas,” written by composer and lyricist Irving Berlin, receives its world premiere on Bing Crosby’s weekly NBC radio program, “The Kraft Music Hall.” It went on to become one of the most commercially successful singles of all time. * On Dec. 28, 1975, ice hockey fans watch the Central Red Army team from the Soviet Union defeat the New York Rangers 7-3 at New York’s Madison Square Garden. It marked the start of the first midseason exhibition games between Soviet and National Hockey League teams, held from 1975 to 1991. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.

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* It was New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd who made the following sage observation: “The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.” * A law in Memphis, Tennessee, states that it is illegal for a woman to drive a car unless a man walks in front of it to warn approaching motorists and pedestrians. * Martha Stewart got her start in business by catering from her home. * It takes 40 gallons of maple sap to make one gallon of the maple syrup you put on your pancakes. * The Tom Thumb locomotive and Jell-O were invented by the same person. * Ancient Egyptians often were buried with opium, boats and artificial limbs for use in the afterlife. And it wasn’t unusual to have a model of the deceased’s home included, as well -- just in case shelter was needed. * England’s Prince Philip was born on a kitchen table in Greece. * The word “widget” was coined by an American humorist in the 1930s and referred to an imaginary gadget or machine. In the 1990s, however, widgets moved out of the realm of fiction when the makers of beverage cans invented a device that releases carbon dioxide to make foam after a can has been opened -- and they named it a “widget.” * In its entire lifetime -- four to six weeks -- a single worker bee produces a sum total of about 1.5 teaspoons of honey. * North Carolina once outlawed cats and dogs fighting with each other. Thought for the Day: “No matter what side of an argument you’re on, you always find some people on your side that you wish were on the other side.” -- Jascha Heifetz (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.

By JoAnn Derson * Hairspray spritzed on the end of a thread will stiffen it long enough to get it through a needle head. You also can thread your needle in front of a surface that’s an opposing color (i.e. a white piece of paper while threading a needle with black thread). * Here’s an interesting tip for getting Christmas tree resin or sap off your hands: Treat your hands liberally with hand sanitizer. If that doesn’t work, try cooking oil. * Want a fun way to clean road ice off the bottom of your car? If you catch a warm day, run a sprinkler under the car for a few minutes. * “Three small words: Nutella hot chocolate! It’s the best, and we love it at our house. Just stir a teaspoon of Nutella into your hot chocolate and get ready for heaven.” -- T.F. in Missouri

and methamphetamine, one count of felon in possession of a firearm, one count of distributing and possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, and one count of distributing and possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl. • Dietrich M. Day, 28, of Dumfries, Va. - one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute heroin and methamphetamine, and one count of distributing and possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl. • Christian Michael Burhop, 27, of Basye, Va. - one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute heroin and methamphetamine, three counts of distribution of heroin, one count of distribution of methamphetamine, and one count of distribution of cocaine, heroin and fentanyl. • Christopher Thomas Trimble, 27, of Fishersville, Va. - one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute heroin and methamphetamine, and one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. • Brandon Wayne Eppard, 28, of Mount Jackson, Va. - one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute heroin and methamphetamine, and one count of maintaining a premises for the purpose of unlawfully distributing, possessing, and using controlled substances. • Tiffany Bowman Lopez, 30, Quicksburg, Va. - one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute heroin and methamphetamine, two counts of distributing and possessing with the intent to distribute heroin and four counts of distributing and possessing with the intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl. • Erica Lam, one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute heroin and metham-

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Friday, December 21 A chance of rain before 7am, then showers likely between 7am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 59. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 6 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm.

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Sunday, December 23 Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Monday, December 24 Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Christmas Eve: The Town of Front Royal Business Offices will be closed Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25, 2018 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Drive-Thru located at the Town Hall and the Manassas Avenue Extended Site will be closed on Sat., December 22, 2018. Trash and recycling for Monday, December 24 will be collected Wednesday, December 26. Trash and recycling for Tuesday, December 25 will be

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Saturday, January 19 9am - 12 noon Women’s Self-Defense Seminar at Virginia Hills Church, 737 Rockland Rd. Front Royal. This is a free, handson, interactive class that will begin with a PowerPoint presentation covering situational awareness. We will then move into hands-on techniques, including punches,

kicks, and strikes as well as defenses and escapes. At the end of the class, an instructor will pose as a “bad guy” in a padded suit, which will give each student an opportunity to practice the new learned skills. Each participant will be required to sign a waiver at the beginning of the class. Ages 16 and up are welcome, but minors must be accom-

panied by a parent/guardian. Please plan on wearing comfortable clothing and bring something to keep hydrated! To register, please do one of the following: 1- Email at FrontRoyalselfdefense@gmail.com 2- If unable to utilize email above, please contact Kelliann Harris at 540-631-1554/540-6676160. 1pm Handley Library Behind-theScenes Tour at 100 W Piccadilly St. Winchester. Staff members and volunteers will give tours of Handley Library on the first Wednesday (6:30 p.m.) and third Saturday (1 p.m.) of each month. Learn about the architecture and history of the library. Walk

CHRISTMASTIME -- 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. (Office: Charles Town, WV) CHOOSE from MANY vets over a WIDE area! Gift certificates available.

Contact Spay Today: www.spay-today.org or call 304-728-8330

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side story of the culture of R-MA. Come discover how your child can benefit from “The Power of Rise” at Randolph-Macon Academy. RSVPs are strongly encouraged and greatly appreciated; walk-ins are warmly welcomed. To RSVP to the open house visit www.rma.edu/open-house or call 540-6365484.

on the famous glass floors and see the well under the stage. Meet in the Rotunda for the tour. The tours are free, but making reservations is helpful. To make reservations or for more information, call 540 662-9041, ext. 11. 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm.

Friday, January 25 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 221 N Commerce Ave., Front Royal. Doors open at 5pm.

Monday, January 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day The Front Royal Business Offices will be CLOSED today. Trash/Recycling for this day will be collected on Wednesday, January 23. 10am and 1pm R-MA Open House at 200 Academy Dr. Front Royal. RandolphMacon Academy will host an open house on Monday, January 21st, with tours beginning promptly at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Families interested in applying for the summer session 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. Admission counselors and students will share the in-

Saturday, January 26 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm. Monday, January 28 5pm Advertising Reservation Deadline for Warren/Frederick County Report Newspaper. To place an ad contact Alison Duvall by calling 540-551-2072 or via email: alisond@warrencountyreport.com Send your news & calendar events to: news@warrencountyreport.com

Have a short news item/calendar event to send us? Email it to:

news@warrencountyreport.com

Humane Society of Warren County 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA

540-635-4734

HSWC Westminster Dog Show Raffle! Only $10 for the chance to win $500! Each ticket randomly assigned to a dog breed competing in the show! Watch the Westminster dog show on February 11th and 12th to see if your ticket wins “Best in Show !” Hi I’m Jackson! I am a 7 year old neutered Rhodesian Ridgeback mix. I am a big lovable boy who loves treats! I will need a home with no other animals, I like all the attention! I do fantastic with children.

Jackson’s ad sponsored by:

Tony’s Tires NEW Tires and Complete Auto Maintenance!

11 E. 7th Street, Front Royal

540-551-0922

Hi I’m Rain! I am a 2 year old spayed Lab. I have anxiety so I need a quiet home. I do well with other dogs but no cats. I am house trained and up to date on all of my vaccinations.

Rain’s ad sponsored by:

Spicewood Flats Boarding Kennels & Grooming

125 Spicewood Lane • Front Royal

540-635-8979

spicewoodflats.com

Hi I’m Raven! I am a 4 year old spayed Pitbull mix. I love attention, so much that I want to be the only fur baby in your home so I can have all your loving to myself. I need a home with older children.

Raven’s ad sponsored by:

Hillbilly’s Junkyard Hillbilly has what you NEED! 4381 Stonewall Jackson Hwy Bentonville, VA • 636-2671 hillbillysjunkyard.com

Hi I’m Bentley! I am a 10 month old Husky- Pit Bull Terrier mix. I need a home with children 6+. I need a home with no small dogs but I am good with cats. I am crate trained, house trained, and love being outside.

Bentley’s ad sponsored by:

Wanda Snead

Property Management

Serving the area for 20 years! Sam Snead Realty • 540-635-9753

SamSneadRealty.com

With your help we have been able to place thousands of animals in good homes. Contact Alison @ 540-551-2072 if you would like to become a pet sponsor too!

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T8812A - 2016 Ford Fiesta ST, 37k, Carfax Certiﬁed, Moonroof, Local Trade, Aluminum Sport Pedals, Navigation, One Owner - $14,529

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P1976 - 2016 Ford F-150 XL, 17k, 4 Wheel Drive, Trailer Tow, Certiﬁed Pre Owned, Bluetooth Audio $28,977

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P1997 - 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude, 45k, 4 Wheel Drive, One Owner, Bluetooth, Carfax Certiﬁed $15,564

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