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Over 200 two-legged, and dozens of four-legged, hikers joined to celebrate the New Year at Shenandoah River State Park on a warm January 1. Most of the largest ever 1st day group at Shenandoah hiked the shorter Cullers Overlook trail while a smaller group hiked several trails ending at Wildcat Ledge. All were treated to cider, hot chocolate, and other treats by the Park’s Friends group. Shenandoah River State Park in Bentonville has over 24 miles of trails available to you. Make that “be healthy” resolution for the whole year – and put January 1, 2020 on your calendars now. For more information visit riverparkfriends.org, find us on Facebook or call the park at 540-6226840. Photos by Sabrina Wilkins.

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Front Royal town council works to make special events more user friendly

At left, William Huck, Front Royal owner/operator of C&C Frozen Treats speaks during the public hearing regarding the new chapter for the town code regarding special events. At right is Royal Cinemas owner Rick Novak.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County report The first reading in public hearing on special events was held at the last town council meeting of 2018. The Front Royal Town Council was requested on its first reading to form an ordinance to amend Town Code Chapter 72 pertaining to special events, in particular the full and partial disclosure of events held in the gazebo parking

lot located at Chester and Main Streets. Town council wishes to enact this new chapter for the purpose of regulating the time, place, and manner of special events within the town and to accommodate competing demand for the public use of streets, sidewalks and public spaces. Town officials feel that regulation is necessary to preserve the public peace and safety, to permit free expressions of public concerns, to protect per-

sons and property, to maintain acceptable conditions of traffic flow up and down the streets and sidewalks and to prevent, control or eliminate any illegal injuries or dangerous effects of unlawful activity. The council also wanted to make clear that it does not enact this chapter or see through its enforcement, to deny or abridge any persons right of assembly and free speech or the opportunity for communication of thought and discussion in public spaces. If and when this new chapter in the town code is enacted a permit will be required. It shall read, if approved, no person(s) or entity shall conduct any of the following special events unless a permit has been granted by the Town: • Any gathering of individuals or groups for the purpose of listening to or participating in entertainment and or commemorative festival or parades with or without music and with or without the use of microphones and amplifiers conducted in open space and not within an enclosed structure. • Any planned gathering that results in the closing of any part of any public street or sidewalk to accommodate persons attending the gathering. • Parades, processions, marathons, bicycle races and other events utilizing the sidewalks or vehicular travel portion of town streets. • Motion picture, video or broadcast, television production, other than news media involving the

staging of vehicles, equipment, props or personnel on public property, including buildings, streets and sidewalks, or requiring the use of town equipment or services. The new permitting form, if passed, shall include such things as whether or not food and beverages will be sold at the event. It will also cover the possible need for additional vehicles, staging, bleachers, shelters, lighting and electricity requirements. Also, if revenue is anticipated to be generated by the activity, the individuals that will benefit from the event, and a list of anticipated vendors shall be listed. Vendors associated with special events permitted through this proposed chapter shall not be subject to town business license requirements, however, the approved permit does not eliminate any requirement for any business license, permit(s) which may be prescribed by any other federal, state or local statutes, ordinances, rules or regulations or compliances with any other federal, state or local statutes, ordinances or rules or regulations. There will also be guidelines and procedures dealing with animals that are to be included in the event and also whether or not pets will be allowed to attend the events and this aspect of the new permitting shall need to be communicated to the attendees of the special event in question.

When the proposed Chapter 72 for Special Events was presented to the council, Mayor Hollis Tharpe opened the public hearing in which there were two speakers. This was the first reading and public hearing and vote on whether or not to move the measure to the second reading and final vote. The first speaker was Front Royal resident and business owner William Huck, who owns and operates C&C Frozen Treats and is the organizer of the special event held on the Mother’s Day weekend called “Family Fun Day.” “I would first like to thank you for the opportunity that you have allowed me to over the last three years to bring a special event to this town and to watch it grow and flourish into what it is today. Thank you for taking the consideration to look into all the events that we have to grow our community in a positive way and do the right thing in allowing people to grow, and to support and to help one another. I know we have numerous events that take place in our town. We know it can be discouraging to some businesses who have parking issues, and the amount of people who are coming to the community. I just want to say ‘thank you’ for looking into this and working on the right side of these special events and to continue to better this community as a whole,” he said.

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The next person to speak during the public hearing was Rick Novak, who owns and operates Royal Cinemas on Main Street. “My comment here tonight would be that the provision of closing down the streets two times a month might be burdensome on our business. Particularly six months of the year. We really don’t have any problem with partial closures of the street. It is the festivals that take up the whole downtown area, especially during the months of May, June, July, August, November and December. Those times are when we make pay in our business. Many of these festivals were here before I became involved with the theater and we are comfortable with them. It is the cost of moving here like when you move next door to an airport that was there before you were. You can’t complain about the airport after you have moved there. That is not right. But it would be a big burden on our business if we were to have these festivals where we closed the entire Main Street twice a month. We would like to see it where you are not closing the streets down twice a month. We have no control when the big blockbusters come out. It can impact our business 30 or 50 percent in a negative way by up to $10,000,” he said. With the public hearing closed, the agenda item then went to the council for debate and the vote on whether or not to forward it on to a second reading, debate and final vote. Vice Mayor Eugene Tewalt was first to comment on the agenda item. “When we covered this in our work session I thought and voiced that having 12 closures in the year was too much. I still believe that. I’m thinking that maybe we could drop down to eight, but no one would agree to that. Twelve closures are too much. I have to agree with Mr. Novak, it is too much of a burden for the people who shop

down on Main Street and go the theater.” At this point, Tewalt asked Town Manager Joe Waltz to explain the difference between partial closure and full closure of the gazebo area. Waltz explained that a partial closure of the gazebo area would mean that the eastern side of the gazebo parking would remain open for the Front Royal Visitor Center and the handicapped parking spaces. The full closure of Main Street would only happen due to festivals such as the Wine and Craft Festival, which is held in May. The next Councilman to voice his stance and comments regarding the new addition to the Town Code regarding Special Events/ partial/full closure of Main Street and the Gazebo area was Councilman Jacob Meza. “I wanted to commend council. So often we are up here arguing with each other or we have a significant difference of opinion. I think this is one of those examples where council can work quickly and modify the ordinance. Specifically, around reducing fees and removing barriers. Where a lot of people thought that there would be more barriers created, we actually did a pretty good job making it accessible and as friendly as possible for events downtown and to encourage them. One was to significantly reduce any fees that might cause barriers to this and that went relatively smooth, I think. I want to bring back the conversation regarding the twelve closures per year. What we were trying was to allow some flexibility and to allow our town manager to have a little bit more of a say without boxing him in too much on how often the events were happening, and how often we were closing all of Main Street versus partial closure and what time. The considerations would be adverse effects on businesses. “For example, I don’t see a scenario when we would close down Main Street four times a month. We would use discretion on that

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Mosby Academy EDITOR: Jorge Amselle’s ‘Opinion’ letter in the late-December County Report, in effect, accused the Warren Heritage Society of “whitewashing and ignoring” history. As evidence, he cited the article reporting a donation of yearbooks and dollars from students of Front Royal’s former John S. Mosby Academy to the Society’s Laura Virginia Hale Archives. I am proud to be a member of the Warren Heritage Society’s Board, and was present at that event. I’m the one who sent the picture and story to the Report. I must say that “whitewashing” and “ignoring” history are not at issue here. Rather, the event reflected the Society’s objective interest in preserving all, repeat all, the history of Warren County. So, we were delighted to receive the Mosby students’ gifts -- just as we would be thrilled and grateful to receive similar donations, say, from those Warren Countians who attended the all-black William C. Taylor High School in Warrenton or, indeed, attended Warren County High School during its first years of integration. Contrary to what Mr. Amselle has implied, the Warren Heritage Society and its Archives do not whitewash or ignore, but seek to gather and protect the historical records of all who live or have lived within the Town of Front Royal and Warren County. Allow me to mention some Warren Heritage Society work of which you may not be aware: several years ago we published a monograph “Three Black-American Women Transitioning from Enslavement to Freedom” about outstanding Warren County women. We are currently planning a new exhibit to be placed in the Front RoyalTown Hall highlighting Warren County’s AfricanAmerican history. Additionally, for the last six

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Supervisors hear report from RSW superintendent on status of the jail Gilkison: Inmates are being given rehabilitative and instructional classes and services

Now in its fifth year, the Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren (RSW) Regional Jail has implemented a bed rental program to outside agencies. The jail has also implemented several other programs to assist in the rehabilitation of inmates such Yoga and Positive Partners, a program in conjunction with the Warren County Humane Society.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report On December 11th the Warren County Board of Supervisors met for the last time in 2018. Just prior to the meeting, the Board of supervisors, the media, and audience members were treated to a special performance by the Ressie Jeffries Elementary School Chorus directed by Kim Okland. After the brief concert, Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren (RSW) Regional Jail Superintendent Russ Gilkison updated the board on how the jail is doing. He reported that Rappahannock County made up 4.3 percent of the inmate population, Shenandoah County 43.6 percent, and Warren 52.1 percent. During fiscal year 2017/2018 the jail started renting bed space to Prince William and Page Counties. The jail currently has 51 inmates from Page County and 23 from Prince William. That helped

offset some of the cost brought in by the localities. The jail is renting the beds at $23 per inmate. The facility itself is made up of 20 housing units and during fiscal year 2017/2018 the jail had 17 of those units open. During the previous fiscal years, the jail was using all 20 housing units. Since then, by consolidating inmates it has freed up a lot of space. This allowed the jail to bring in additional bed rental income. The jail is currently being operated in that manner and has about 120 beds that it could populate with additional inmates if the decision is made to hire additional staff throughout the new year. Gilkison also went on to report that the jail currently operates a total of four security units with each one of those security units made up of about 20 officers. Each unit has two lieutenants and two sergeants, and they manage the operations for each one of the shifts. During the last fiscal year, there were about 300,000 security

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and its cultivation was pretty common until the 20th century, when it was associated with the “Drug-Type Cannabis” species which contain higher levels of psychoactive THC. Influential groups labeled hemp as a dangerous drug, even though it’s not a drug. In the United States, the public’s perception of hemp as marijuana has blocked its use as a useful crop and product, in spite of its vital importance prior to and during the second world war. Our founding Virginian fathers liked it as well. Thomas Jefferson and George Washington were fans of hemp as a prolific and useful crop. Washington wrote, “Make the most you can of the Hemp seed. The Hemp may be sown anywhere.” And Thomas Jefferson said, “Hemp is of first necessity to the wealth and protection of the country.” According to historical information, the first two drafts of the Declaration of Independence were written on hemp paper because it was a common source for paper then, but the final version was written on parchment. In Colonial America, it was used in rope, clothing, paper, sails, and other items. In fact, the word

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canvas is derived from “Cannabis,” the first half of the Latin name for both hemp and marijuana. Cannabis sativa, is industrial hemp and its cousin Cannabis sativa indica, is marijuana.

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A West Virginia University junior is the recipient of a $2,000 Scholarship presented by the Front Royal Church’s United Methodist Men just before Christmas. Hunter Layman graduated from Skyline High School and is majoring in aerospace and mechanical engineering. His mother is principal at A.S. Rhodes elementary school, while his father is employed by the city of Winchester. The Methodist Men’s scholarship

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estry and VDACS, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office and the Superintendent of the Virginia State Police, will review the hemprelated provisions and determine the best course of action to support Virginia’s hemp industry. However, until a federal licensure program by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture is established, or a Virginia plan for hemp regulation is approved, existing state and higher education industrial hemp programs as well as the existing industrial hemp grower and processor registration programs will remain in effect. But if all is approved, proponents say that the uses of the plant are so many, it could be a huge boost to Virginia’s economy. For example, the plant is estimated to be useful in more than 25,000 products including agriculture, textiles, recycling, automotive, furniture, food, nutrition, beverages, paper, construction materials, and personal care. Meanwhile, other countries are far ahead of the U.S. in producing industrial hemp and we are importing products from some of them. The world-leading producer of hemp is China, which produces more than 70 percent of the world output. France comes second, producing about a quarter of the world’s crops. The rest of Europe, Chile, North Korea and over 30 other countries produce industrial hemp in smaller quantities. According to Wikipedia, the inner two fibers of the plant are woody and have industrial applications, including bedding for horses and small animals. The shredded substance absorbs liquids, resists microbes and cuts down on smell. It says that hemp seeds have

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25 years, as both the town and county have agreed to formalize the deal. • Completed renovations to Ressie Jeffries Elementary School and playground The $12 million renovations were completed this year at Ressie Jeffries Elementary School. Work was done on the inside of the school and the playground. These included a new front entrance, 62 parking spaces and renovated floors and walls. • Completion of Comprehensive Plan Survey and Vision Statement

The Warren County government launched a survey last summer as it began the process of updating its comprehensive plan., The last time Warren County updated its comprehensive plan, in 2013, it also launched the process with a survey, but this one differed from the previous one in that it expanded upon it and changed some questions to reflect the current state of the county. To see the results of the survey, visit: bit.ly/WCfuture2018 The following projects were also included in Stanley’s 2018

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any 4-year university in Virginia. • Spreading Roots: A NonTraditional Approach to School Gardening – Thomas Hodge/ Diversified Minds/Brighter Futures Non-Traditional Programs – $2,500 – Project will fund the purchase of equipment and supplies to create and manage an organic vegetable garden at the Health and Human Services Complex. Students, teachers, families, and community members will collaborate to plan, create, and manage a vegetable garden where everyone can utilize the outdoor space as an experimental learning tool across all content areas. The activities will spark students’ curiosity and imagination about gardening, natural resources, nutrition, and human impact on the environment. • B.I.G. (Boys Into Gentlemen) – Rodney Brown and Shane Goodwin/ E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School – $2,500 – The project will intensely serve between 8-10 at-risk boys in 4th and 5th grades

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by providing them with opportunities for leadership, mentoring, and community involvement. In addition to weekly meetings, the boys will be taken on a monthly walking field experience during the school day to a local restaurant where they can employ their skills of etiquette while listening to an invited local business owner or community member. The goal of the program is to provide the boys with a roadmap for a successful future in our community. • The Future is Now: Bringing Imagination into Reality – Jill Atherton-Mellish/Skyline Middle

School – $5,000 – This project will provide students with the opportunity to learn creativity in an engaging learning space filled with the most recent technology by funding the purchase of equipment for a TinkerLab. Students in the gifted and talented classes will be able to produce more advanced projects that will prepare them for STEM jobs when they graduate. • Improving STEM Learning for Skyline Students – Paula Lévesque/ Skyline High School – $2,800 – This project will allow the offering of additional classes that will count towards

college credits. The grant will fund books, lab manuals, and lab equipment necessary to complete labs for BIO 101 and 102. • WCMS STEAM TinkerLab – Jen Davis/Luke Heeter/Amy Lelito/Warren County Middle School – $5,000 – This project will provide STEAM resources and kits that encourage exploratory learning for all WCMS students. The kits would include activities focusing on electricity and circuits, magnetism and electromagnets, design and construction, and robotics; focusing on topics that are traditionally difficult for many

students. The TinkerLab would be available for all teachers and students and would encourage opportunities for cross-curricular projects. • Mental Health First Aid – Michael Hirsch/Division-wide – $10,000 – The grant will provide funding for an eight hour, evidence based training to teach a five-step action plan for crisis and non-crisis situations. The grant resources will be used to support teachers and other staff on a Saturday while trainers from VCU provide the day long experiences. Staff will be able to (1) assess for

On 19 Dec, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) in coordination with the Shenandoah Christian Alliance and the Wayside Inn sponsored a Colonial Dinner at the Wayside Inn, Middletown, Virginia. This event was a commemoration of the patriots of General George Washington’s Continental Army who entered their winter encampment at Valley Forge 241 years ago on December 19th, 1777. Attending were 92 guests from the SAR, Daughters of the American Revolution, Children of the American Revolution and the local community who assembled for a program emcee’d by CJWII President Dale Corey. The program began with introduction of guests, posting of the colors by the CJWII Color Guard, an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by a presentation from Abel Johnston, portrayed by his descendant, Larry Johnson, who gave a gripping account of what it was like to survive that winter at Valley Forge. Although Abel was serving in North Carolina at that time, his brother was there and Abel reiterated what he had heard from his brother. This was followed by perspectives from Compatriot Dale Carpenter and Mark Quimby about the trials and tribulations endured by veterans of the Revolutionary War and in todays armed forces. A patriots roll was called with each descendant of a patriot answering for their ancestor. Christmas carols were sung, the colors retired and everyone was wished a Merry Christmas and enjoyment of the blessings we have inherited from our patriot ancestors.

risk of suicide or harm, (2) listen in a non-judgmental capacity, (3) give reassurance and information, (4) encourage appropriate, professional help, and (5) encourage self-help and other stratagies. Activities will include hands-on training, role playing, and simulations. The Endowment is a catalyst for improving the education and learning environment in Warren County Public Schools. Sometimes it takes private support of public efforts to incubate an idea or a new approach that helps students compete in a global mar-

On 15 Dec, 92 members of the Fort Loudoun Chaper of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Lawrence Augustine Washington Children of the American Revolution, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and their guests celebrated Christmas at the George Washington Hotel in Winchester. The program was emcee’d by Margaret Boppe with Jody Elson, Kera Ware, Patricia Radney, Diane Pence, Dale Corey, Sharon Strickland, Pat Craft, Joan Wood and Lanette Rhodes having active parts in the program. After a call to order, the Colonel James Wood II Color Guard presented the colors during the opening ceremonies. The guest speaker was Ed Lengel, an independent author and lecturer presenting the American way of war from General George Washington to General John J. Pershing.

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ketplace, instills passion for lifelong learning, and sparks a vision to strive for success. Programs funded by the Endowment are sponsored by our 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. WCEE President Doug Stanley stated, “The Warren County Educational Endowment maintains its commitment to its mission of helping the local school system support high level and creative

programs for our children. The Board was again extremely excited to see the cooperation shown by the teachers in developing the grant proposals, many with cross collaboration of disciplines. With these eleven grant awards, we feel that we have been able to provide additional tools to our dedicated teachers to continue to push innovation for our students in their Trek-to-Excellence.” According to School Superintendent Greg Drescher, “The Warren County Educational Endowment provides funding for learning activities in our schools that often involve cutting edge technology or unique instruc-

tional practices that teachers are interested in trying in their classrooms. This funding allows our school system to try out something new before making a large investment. This year the Endowment is funding projects related to STEM, supporting students’ Mental Health, supporting At-Risk Elementary Students, adding a Dual Enrolled Program, Agriculture in the Classroom, Specialized Technology for students with special needs, and supporting true to life Economic Lessons for special needs students. There is no doubt the Endowment has had a profound and important impact on our school system. They are a perfect example of the community support our school system enjoys.”

To date the Endowment has awarded 146 grants totaling $500,879.67. Persons interested in supporting the Endowment can

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Charis Jacob, a home schooled tenth grader stands with Samuels Public Library Youth Services Supervisor Michal Ashby Holiday Writing Contest Winners of the 40th annual Holiday Writing Contest, sponsored by Samuels Public Library and Royal Oak Bookshop, were honored at a reception held in their honor on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Each winning entry was read aloud for the audience. Winners received a certificate and a copy of the published booklet containing all the winners’ work. First place winners also received gift certificates to the Royal Oak Bookshop. Children whose artwork was selected for publication were recognized as well. Refreshments were then served, sponsored by Target and Martin’s. Winners Listed By Grade: Kindergarten Caroline Frances Stanford, First Place “Bertsie the Elf Meets Santa” Homeschool Amanda Baldwin, Second Place “The Little Girl Getting Ready for Christmas” Homeschool Caleesi Vera Beauge, Third Place “My Strong Tree” Mountain Laurel Montessori School First Grade Addison Fairhurst, First Place “Christmas Holiday” Wakefield Country Day School Lucy Whitson, Second Place “Christmas Jolly” Wakefield Country Day School Sage Milenkevich, Third Place “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” Homeschool Second Grade Thomas Baldwin, First Place “The Lonely Tree” Homeschool

Michael Wofford, Second Place “Santa” Wakefield Country Day School Mary Lane, Third Place “The Legend of Christmas Eve” Divinum Auxilium Academy Third Grade Mia Blank, First Place “Singing Pearls” Wakefield Country Day School Danielle Jean Edwards, Second Place “Wolves” Front Royal Christian School Audrey Veitenthal, Third Place “The Christmas Shark” Mountain Laurel Montessori School Fourth Grade Silas Speet, First Place “Santa is Guilty” Mountain Laurel Montessori School Josephine Akers, Second Place “The Special Night” Chelsea Academy Brynley deMariano, Third Place “The Secret Christmas Portal” Front Royal Christian School Fifth Grade Tegan Mellish, First Place “An Early Present” Hilda J. Barbour Elementary Blake Jordan, Second Place “Winter” Wakefield Country Day School Evan Hill, Third Place “A Snowman’s Christmas” Front Royal Christian School Sixth Grade Raven Milenkevich, First Place “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” Homeschool Cole Sauvager, Second Place “Christmas Vacation in Alaska” Front Royal Christian School Ethan Frost, Third Place “A Christmas Mission” Front Royal Christian School Seventh Grade Arella Nagle, First Place “The Christmas Angel” Wakefield Country Day School Tanner Johnson, Second Place “Nutcracker Nightmare” Skyline Middle School Claire Mullins, Third Place “Lost in the Snow” Wakefield Country Day School Eighth Grade Elizabeth Singh, First Place “Lights” Front Royal Christian School Youssef J. Ouakil, Second Place “A Night Long Ago” Front Royal Christian School Ariel Jacob, Third Place “Katie’s Christmas” Homeschool

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Academy Jacqueline Kelly, Second Place “Working Towards Our Father’s Plan in the Christmas Season 101” Padre Pio Academy Hannah Johnson, Third Place “Anything is Possible” Front Royal Christian School Twelfth Grade See BRIEFS, 20

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Yuanhuan Feng, First Place “A Little Boy’s Wish” Randolph-Macon Academy Rachel Sirbaugh, Second Place “The Power of a Young Helf ” Skyline High School Dongfang Zhang, Third Place “Holiday Magic” Randolph-Macon Academy Artwork Featured: Allison Baldwin, Front Cover Fourth Grade Homeschool Vasily Wagner, Inside Cover Top Fourth Grade Mountain Laurel Montessori School Elijah Brown, Inside Cover Bottom Second Grade Front Royal Christian School Abigail Garris, Inside Cover Top Second Grade Front Royal Christian School Marie Funk, Inside Cover Bottom Second Grade Front Royal Christian School Mila Compton, Back Cover Fourth Grade Mountain Laurel Montessori School

block of Smithfield Avenue. Once on scene, officers located 40-yearold Jerry Wayne Reid, Jr. inside of his residence suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body. Winchester Fire and Rescue units transported the male to the Winchester Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased. WPD detectives obtained and executed a search warrant for the residence. Witnesses who were home with the victim at the time of the incident were interviewed. WPD has obtained additional descriptive information of the suspects and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying them. Witnesses reported to police that two to three males entered the residence wearing all black clothes with black masks covering their faces. Two of the males were reported to be carrying small black firearms. One of the males was described as tall with a medium build, the other shorter in stature with a medium build. Both are described as being “youngmiddle aged.” Anyone with information is strongly encouraged to contact the Department at 540-662-4131 or the Crime Solvers anonymous tip line at 540-665-TIPS. Calls to Crime Solvers that lead to an arrest may result in a cash reward. Please reference incident number #18051612.

Front Royal Christmas Trees and Yard Waste Pickup Christmas trees will be collected on Wednesday, January 9 and 16, 2019. Trees must be placed at the curb and free of ornaments, tinsel, stands. Trees with root balls will not be collected. Yard Waste Collection will end on January 16 and will resume on March 27, 2019. The Manassas Avenue Site will be open for yard waste disposal daily 9:00am – 5:00pm, except on Wednesdays and Sundays to all Town of Front Royal and County of Warren residents who have a valid vehicle decal on their windshield.

Administration appointment Governor Northam aoounced Dec. 21 that Mary M. Blowe of Winchester, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Support Ser-

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DEEP IN GRAZING: Educational Meeting Series on Grazing Management to be Held in Strasburg There will be series of educational meetings focused on Grazing Management that will be held at the Strasburg Community Center, 726 East Queen Street, Strasburg, beginning in February. This is a three-night series that will be held February 6, 13, 20, and a snow date of February 27. The meetings will be from 6:00-8:30 p.m. There is a $30 registration fee for the series and advanced registration is required. Please contact the Shenandoah County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension to register by calling (540) 459-6140. Please register by January 22. This meeting is a collaborative effort between Virginia Cooperative Extension, The Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District, the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. There is well over 100,000 acres of grazing land in the Northern Shenandoah Valley. Good pasture management is essential to ensuring profitable livestock enterprises. This educational series

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Virginia State Police Trooper T.R. Yowell is investigating a twovehicle crash in Orange County. The crash occurred Jan. 2, 2019, at 3:35 p.m. on Route 522, less than a mile north of Lahore Road. A 2004 Pontiac Grand Am was traveling south on Route 522 when it crossed the center line and struck head-on a northbound 2017 Toyota Prius. The driver of the Pontiac, William L. White, 83, of Orange, Va., died at the scene. He was not wearing a seat belt. The driver of the Toyota, Daniel A. Himes, 44, of Locust Grove, Va., was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Himes was wearing a seat belt. The crash remains under investigation.

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will be determined based on amounts requested from eligible projects, application scores and available funds. Requests must be submitted by 4 p.m. on March 29, 2019. “Dam safety and floodplain management are critical to public safety,” DCR Director Clyde Cristman said. “These grants will help recipients take necessary steps to protect lives and property, while making communities more resilient to flooding. We encourage dam owners and localities across Virginia to apply.” Dam safety grants are available to private dam owners and local governments for dams that have been under a regular or conditional certificate during the past 12 months. If the applicant’s dam is not under a certificate, detailed documentation must be provided to demonstrate the steps being taken to bring the dam under certificate. Grants may be used for dam break inundation zone analysis, mapping and digitization; probable maximum precipitation impact analysis and certification; hazard classification analysis; emergency action plan development; spillway capacity analysis; dam engineering and design activities; and other projects as specified in the grant manual. Flood prevention and protection grants are available to local governments and can be used for hydrologic and hydraulic studies of floodplains to improve the accuracy of flood maps and better determine flood risk, development of flood hazard mitigation strategies and plans, development of flood prevention and protection studies, and other projects as specified in the grant manual. Training and technical assistance will be offered in February at locations throughout the state. Details and registration information can be found at http://www. dcr.virginia.gov/dam-safety-andf loodplains/dam-safety-andfloodplains-calendar. More information is available See BRIEFS, 22

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Edible landscaping The edible landscaping workshop given by Sustainable Landscaping Series will be given at Virginia State Arboretum (Blandy) in Boyce on Tuesday, January 15, 7 - 8:30 pm. This is the third in the ‘’Greener than Grass’’ Sustainable Landscaping Series. Some of the most striking plants are edible and deserve pride of place in your landscape design. Learn how to design to delight both the eye and the palate. Sustainability Matters’ & FOSA Members: $5, Non-Members: $10 Registration is requested. For information email rma4x@virginia.edu or call 540-837-1758 x 224.

Cline sworn in as member of Congress Ben Cline was sworn in Thursday, January 3 as the 35th Congressman to represent the 6th Congressional District of Virginia. A resident of Rockbridge County, Cline was elected in November 2018 to fill the seat of retiring Congressman Bob Goodlatte, who had held the seat since 1993. Cline previously served the 24th District in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2002-2018, where he chaired the Conservative Caucus and the Committee on Militia, Police, and Public Safety. “I am humbled to go to work today as the new representative for the people of the 6th Congressional District of Virginia,” Cline

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Winter Reading Club Samuels Public Library will once again hold a Winter Reading Club for area children and teens. From January 2 – March 2, all area children are invited to join our Winter Reading Club. The theme is, “Frosty the Snowman and the Magic of Reading.” Registration begins January 2. As well as receiving prizes for books read throughout this nine-week program, children and teens will have craft programs, an animal show, magic shows, and science programs. “This year we have joined Mark Cuban’s Winter Reading Challenge through Beanstack, our progress tracking software,” said Youth Services Supervisor Michal Ashby. “The Shark Tank personality will be donating $35,000 to be shared among the top participating libraries during the month of January, so we hope the library community will rally around us and meet the challenge by reading lots of books!” “Studies have proven that there is a direct correlation between reading and higher grades in math and science,” Ashby continued, “So we are urging all children and teens to ‘read, read, read!’ Children that have not yet learned to read will benefit immensely from being read to. Not only does this foster literacy, but creates a steadfast bond between parent and child.” Samuels Library will provide a book bag filled with reading logs, stickers and other incentives to each child, featuring a snowman theme, and parents will be given literature to help promote literacy for their children. As children complete their reading goals each week, they will be rewarded with free books and prizes. The library is located at 330 East Criser Road in Front Royal. Questions about Samuels Library and its programs can be answered

These are the events taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library during the month of January. Thank you for sharing this information. More information about Samuels Library and the programs and services available can be found at www.samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-3153. Wednesday, January 2 – Saturday, March 2. Frosty the Snowman and the Magic of Reading Winter Reading Club. Experience the magic of books this winter! By reading library books each week, children and teens can earn free books and prizes. Come to the many special programs at the library to enjoy even more fun and magic! Thank you to the Rotary Club of Warren County for their sponsorship of Winter Reading Club. Wednesday, January 2 – 11:00 Amazing Mr. B. Join us for a spectacular magic show as we kick off our Winter Reading Club! For the whole family. 2:00 Sphero Experience. Patrons may try their hand at completing a winter-themed obstacle course using Sphero robots and iPads with the Sphero app installed. Each patron may have a ten minute turn over the course of the hour. No registration required; open experience. While you’re at the library, watch demonstrations of our 3-D printers! Thursday, January 3 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. 11:00 Preschool Story time. The stories and craft this week will be about our furry, purr-y pets, cats! Siblings welcome. Friday, January 4 – 1:00 Snow Globe Wonderland. Create a Mason jar snow globe with a winter wonderland scene in this program for school-aged children and families. For ages 7 and up. Registration begins December 4. Saturday, January 5 – 10:00 Books and Barks. Come to our extremely popular monthly

program that gives developing readers the chance to read and relax with a trained therapy dog. For beginning readers and up. Choose a time slot at registration, which begins December 5. 11:00 Studio 330. Join Front Royal artist Michael Whited in a class for budding young artists ages 9 to 18. Young artists will complete one work of art in each 1 1/2-hour session. The class emphasizes using basic shapes in drawings and painting, shading and shadowing techniques, and combining elements into a cohesive composition. Techniques may include using colored pencils, water colors, or acrylics. Registration begins December 5. Tuesday, January 8 – 11:00 Time for Baby. What do books, scarves, puppets, music and babies have in common? They are all part of Time for Baby. Join us as we use all of our senses to explore the world around us. This month, our theme will be, “Bedtime.” Meet with your baby up to two years of age. Siblings welcome. 4:30 Science Scouts. Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands on investigations of STEM-related topics. This week we will explore the work of pulleys in our Ski Lift Challenge! For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins December 8. Wednesday, January 9 and Thursday, January 10 – 10:15 Toddler Story time.

11:00 Preschool Story time. Our stories, songs, poems, and craft this week will be about Your Name. Siblings welcome. Wednesday, January 9 4:00 Future Einsteins. Children ages 6-11 are invited to be a Future Einstein! Join us after school on Wednesday, January 9 at 4:00 P.M. for a time of learning, experiments, and fun with the STEM GEMS and others who love science! For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins December 9. 4:00 Critical Thinking, Logic, and Reasoning. Join local educator Jane Clark for a 12-week class that will use lecture, discussion, quizzes, and games to develop critical thinking and evaluation skills. The class runs from January 9 - March 27. For ages 12-15. Registration begins December 9. Saturday, January 12 – 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 December 12. 2:00 Science Tellers will present their Wild West show. Grab your spurs and journey with us to the Wild West, where a legendary bank-robbing outlaw is back in town, about to strike again! After the Sheriff mysteriously vanishes, two young kids saddle up to foil

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11:00 How the Weather Changed History. Hear some amazing stories of how the course of history was affected by the weather, and consider how different things would be in our world otherwise. We’ll also make some sparkly snowflake ornaments. Join us for a little history, a little science, and a little art! For ages 8 and up. Registration begins December 26. 2:00 Dungeons & Dragons (Group B.) Hail and well met, Adventurers! A new program is 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! Saturday, January 29 – 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. Let’s learn about the Chain of ‘cules (Molecules, that is!) For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins December 29. Wednesday, January 30 and Thursday, January 31 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. 11:00 Preschool Story time. Come in for some great stories, songs, and a craft while we celebrate our pets! Siblings welcome. Wednesday, January 30 – 4:00 Critical Thinking, Logic, and Reasoning. Join local educator Jane Clark for a 12-week class that will use lecture, discussion, quizzes, and games to develop critical thinking and evaluation skills. The class runs from JanuSee BRIEFS, 24

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Samuels Public Library Adult Programming Feb. 1-15, 2019 Note: The Genealogy Workshop on Tuesday January 8th is now cancelled. The workshop will be meeting as scheduled in February. 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. 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 Tuesday & Thursday at 10:00am What the Tech! Having trouble with your electronics? Don’t worry! Come in to What the Tech and we can help you! Phones, tablets, ereaders, and anything else you need help with! Just check

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The life of your tree depends on the soil in its root zone. The root zone occupies a surprisingly large and shallow area, with about 90 percent of all roots in the top 24 inches of soil and usually not extending deeper than 3-5 feet. The outward spread forms an irregular area with the average diameter roughly one to two times the height of the tree. Near the base of the tree, the vast network of roots narrows into fewer, shallower roots, making the drip line zone (the area beneath and within the circumference of the crown) a particularly critical area for the tree. Key soil features that affect tree growth include: 1. Texture – the size distribution of particles. 2. Structure – Groupings of soil par-

ticles, held together chemically and aided by decomposing organic matter. 3. Depth – The depth of the topsoil layer, which contains organic matter and the total distance from surface to bedrock. 4. pH – Acidity or Alkalinity ranging from 3 (strongly acidic) to 11 (strongly alkaline) with 7 being neutral. 5. Nutrients – essential for plant growth. 6. Mycorrhizae – Certain fungi associated with roots in a symbiotic relationship. The absorption abilities of roots are enhanced when these fungi are present. I’m glad we were able to get to the root of the problem Harold. Your friend in the trees,

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at the adult reference Desk from 2:00pm- 3:30pm every Tuesday. Trivia Night with SPL: Join us Tuesday Nights at 7:00 P.M. for Trivia Night at the Vine and Leaf, Front Royal’s very own wine and tea bar located at 477 South St. Try your hand at answering different trivia questions in a nice cozy atmosphere with friends! Don’t miss out! 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. February’s meeting will be February 7th. Exploring Computers: Samuel Public Library invites you to attend our intermediate computer class and improve your skills. Each month explore a new computer program or application in a safe, friendly environment with other intermediate computer users. Classes are held on Thursdays at 2:00 PM. February will focus on Microsoft PowerPoint Genealogy Nuts: Shake Your Family Tree: Samuels Public Library invites you to a workshop

for beginning to advanced genealogists. Discover your family roots with a team of genealogists who together have researched more than 50,000 names. Classes are held 1st & 3rd Thursday nights at 6:00pm. (February 7th & 21th) Winter Photography Workshop: Samuels Public library invites you to come out and join us for a FOSL sponsored winter photography workshop with Sharon Fisher on Thursday, February 7th at 10:00 A.M. This workshop will take place both inside and outside of building. Blood Drive: The library will be hosting Virginia Blood Services’ Blood Drive! On Saturday, February 9th from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. The Bloodmobile will be in the library parking lot taking any and all blood donations! Walk-ins are welcome; sign-ups are strongly encouraged. Chocolate Workshop: Chocolate lovers rejoice. Join us for warmth, good cheer and great companionship as we learn how to create delicious things with chocolate just in time for Valentines Day on Saturday, February 9th at 2:00 P.M. This is an adult program but mature children accompanied by a responsible adult our always welcome. Genealogy Workshop: Interested in learning about your family’s history? Samuels Public Library invites you to come out Tuesday, February 12th 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. 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 (February 13th & 27th). All ability levels welcome.

Tax time is for conservation As 2018 wraps up, tax season is right around the corner. Virginians who want to make conservation part of their New Year’s resolutions may contribute to the Open Space Recreation and Conservation Fund by donating all or a portion of their state tax refunds. The fund is used to acquire natural lands for recreation or conservation, and to develop and maintain public park facilities. It is also used to provide matching grants for local outdoor-recreation projects. The fund supports Virginia’s Natural Area Preserve System, which protects some of the state’s best examples of natural communities, and rare plants and animals. Twenty-one natural area preserves have parking areas, trails and water access that allow people to study nature, learn about wildlife habitats and enjoy outdoor recreation. Natural areas preserves that have benefited from the fund include Crow’s Nest in Stafford County, The Cedars in Lee County, Cowbane Prairie in Augusta County and Pedlar Hills Glades in Montgomery County. Donations have also been used for local park projects, including a playground in Accomack County and infrastructure upgrades at King-Lincoln Park in Newport News.

Contributions may be made on Part II of Schedule VAC, which accompanies the individual tax return Form 760 Line 33. To choose the Open Space Recreation and Conservation Fund, taxpayers must write Code Number 68 in the section for voluntary contributions. The 2017 Virginia Outdoor Survey found that protection of natural areas is Virginians’ most sought out and needed outdoor recreation resource.

I-81 Study Reveals $4.3 Billion In Positive Economic Impact For Region $2 billion in additional funding for improvements to Virginia Interstate 81 could yield more than double the return on investment. If $2 billion of crucially needed highway improvements are made to Virginia’s Interstate 81, the surrounding region could benefit from more than $4.3 billion in business output, wages and tax revenues, according to a study released today. Additionally, this investment would support more than 15,000 local jobs across all economic sectors. The Virginia Transportation See BRIEFS, 26

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Construction Alliance (VTCA), in conjunction with economists at the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has released a new report showing how a $2 billion investment in transportation improvements for I-81 would stimulate business activity in the cities, counties and rural areas immediately surrounding the interstate corridor. “For the safety and viability of the region, this is a deal Virginia can’t walk away from. It is a true investment into not only western Virginia, but the entire Commonwealth,” said Jeff Southard, executive vice president, VTCA. “We would be receiving more than double our return on investment to fix a well-known and longstanding problem, which af-

fects tens of thousands of travelers each day. The General Assembly must address the issue in the 2019 session, it’s time to fix I-81.” I-81 is the longest Interstate in Virginia, running 326 miles in length along the western part of the state and was originally designed to accommodate a fraction of the current volume of vehicles traveling the highway daily. Moreover, the current travel volume of freight trucks is nearly double the original capacity the highway was designed to support. The largely two-lane road is the site of more than 2,000 crashes per year due to a lack of capacity and terrain hazards. According to the study, construction activity from a $2 billion investment along the I-81 corridor will yield the following benefits:

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• Sales and output by I-81 corridor businesses in all sectors will increase by $3.4 billion each year. • These investments will contribute $1.8 billion to the state gross domestic product. • State and local tax revenues will grow by $119.8 million. • An additional 15,243 jobs would be supported or created throughout the economy, with 51 percent of the employment being outside of the construction industry. • Those workers will earn an average of $768.2 million per year. The importance of a robust transportation network including highways like I-81 has been well documented by business analysts, economists and the research community. Benefits of highway improvements would also include staying competitive in the overall business environment, better access to labor, increased market share leading to more customers

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Collaborative Effort to Transform Virginia Community College System Governor allocates $5 million investment of federal workforce funds to redesign career pathways to place skills training at forefront At an event held at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Nov. 27, Governor Ralph Northam announced a collaborative effort to transform workforce programs

offered through the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). Currently, many programs intended to train students with applied skills require them to take general education courses before advancing to essential skills-based courses. To best prepare students with the skills needed for highdemand, well-paying jobs, VCCS will work to redesign career pathways so that skills training begins at the start of each program. “Completion shouldn’t be the only measure of success at the community college level—it should also be defined by securing a good job,” said Governor Northam. “We can and should prepare students with highdemand skills the moment they enter the community college system, and ensure that they have a foundation that will yield success at several points over the course of the program, including if they

leave with a job before completion.” Governor Northam has allocated $5 million of federal workforce discretionary funds to support the redesign of Virginia’s community college system. Each college will compete for funds used to rethink how they will do business and support students as well as current and future companies. Each college will receive a minimum of $100,000 and a maximum of $500,000. Businesses will endorse each pathway to ensure curricula align to twenty-first century needs. “This thoughtful transformation of the VCCS will benefit Virginians throughout the entire Commonwealth,” said Chief Workforce Development Advisor to the Governor Megan Healy. “A recent study revealed that 650,000 people are currently out of work in Virginia. We are proud and excited that this initiative will allow

this significant population, along with those who seek more gainful employment, an opportunity to pursue pathways to well-paying and in-demand jobs within their local communities.” “Virginia’s community college system has always offered an abundance of programs that can help students learn new skills and continue their education,” said Secretary of Education Atif Qarni. “Moving in this new direction will be transformational for job-seeking students and employers across Virginia as it seeks to improve how the system prepares and trains the workforce of the present and future.” “What we’re announcing today will enhance our traditional applied programs, making them attractive to those seeking to stack earned credentials and further their careers,” said Glenn DuBois, Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System.

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including planets, constellations, and more. Learn about planetary motion, and hear stories and myths about constellations. Recommended for those six and above with an adult, but all are welcome. http://blandy.virginia.edu/ 2pm - 3pm Author Series with Ahmed Naji at Handley Regional Library, 100 W Piccadilly St. Winchester. The Virginia Center for Literary Arts Author Series at Handley Regional Library continues with Egyptian novelist and journalist Ahmed Naji. Naji will read from his work and discuss the ordeal of being imprisoned for “violating public modesty,” as a result of calculated outrage based on an excerpt from his novel Using Life. VCLA’s Founding Di-

rector Sean Murphy and the author will discuss the ways Naji’s experiences have informed his fiction and journalism, and the ways his life has—and has not—changed since becoming a literary and political cause célèbre. Copies of his book will be available for sale and signing. This is a free event! 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm. Monday, January 14 5pm Advertising Reservation Deadline for Warren/Frederick County Report Newspaper. To place an ad contact Alison Duvall by calling 540-5512072 or via email: alisond@warren-

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dent 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 accompanied 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 540-631-1554/540-667-6160. 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 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 6629041, ext. 11. 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm. Sunday, January 20 3pm - 5pm Super Mario Kart Tournament at Winchester Brew Works, 320 N Cameron St. Winchester. Come cheer on the competitors at this lively Super Mario Kart Tournament! (ALL COMPETITION SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED). The action will be projected onto a giant screen and free pizzas till they disappear. **This game will be played on a SNES Mini Console) and plays just like the original Super

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in the 1960s. Additionally, the presentation will explore the response of the Kennedy administration to King’s appeal to connect the 100th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation to new legislation aimed at social and political equality. The lecture will be held

on the campus of Shenandoah University in Halpin-Harrison Hall, Stimpson Auditorium. Any questions please call 540-665-4501. Friday, January 25 6pm - 8pm Fandemonium at

Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 19 W. Cork Street, Winchester. Daleks and Jedi and Wizards, Oh My! Favorite fandoms come to life with costumed characters, hands-on sciencebased activities, and plenty of pop culture magic for everyone. Dress to represent your favorite fandom or superhero and join in the family-friendly fun! $10 Admission | Free for Premier/ Legacy members. http://www.discoverymuseum.net/ 7pm BINGO at Front Royal Volun-

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.

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John J. “Black Jack” Pershing directed that the band be organized, built on the tradition of the European military bands he had heard during the First World War. “Pershing’s Own” provides music support for the leadership of the United States, to include all branches of government, and to a wide spectrum of national and international events in support of Soldiers and their Families, public diplomacy, memorial affairs, community and international relations, and recruiting initiatives. Its mission is to help connect the Army with the American people. Its Soldiers represent all of the heroic men and women who stand around the world in defense of our freedom. Through their musical education, continual training, and masterful performance these outstanding Soldiers truly embody the excellence that is found across America’s Army. https://www.su.edu/performs/

Saturday, January 26 6pm - 11:30pm Revolution Fights MMA Event at Sportsplex, 221 Commonwealth Court, Winchester. RFS returns to the Shenandoah Valley for RFS24. 12 fights of intense MMA and Muay Thai action, Including 2 title fights. Plenty of food and adult beverages available and also free parking. This is a family friendly night of exciting MMA and Muay Thai action! There is no profanity in any of the event music in order to protect the ears of our smallest fans. Kids 10 & Under get in FREE (one per adult paid admission). Come join us for night of combat sports entertainment!! **Card Subject To Change Without Notice** 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm. 7:30pm US Army Band “Pershing’s Own” at Armstrong Concert Hall, 702 University Drive, Winchester. The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” presents a free concert of symphonic works. The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” has been the premier musical organization of the U.S. Army since 1922 when Army Chief of Staff General of the Armies

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