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Gov. Northam backs plan to fund I-81 improvements with tolls

$ By Owen FitzGerald Capital News Service Flanked by a bipartisan group of state legislators, Gov. Ralph Northam announced plans Tuesday to move forward with legislation that would use tolls to fund improvements on Interstate 81. I-81 spans 325 miles across western Virginia, connects six metro areas and links 30 institutions of higher education. The program, known as the I-81 Corridor Improvement Fund, would be supported by tolls along the expanse of the interstate. Owners of cars and small trucks would be able to purchase an annual pass for a fixed yearly fee of $30. “Interstate 81 is the economic engine of western Virginia, and it’s time we take decisive action to enhance the safety and improve the reliability of this key corridor,” Northam said. Northam said I-81 has a “clear safety problem,” with an average of about 2,000 crashes annually, including 45 vehicular accidents that took more than four hours to clear. The chief patrons of the legislation are Republican Sens. Mark Obenshain of Rockingham and Charles Carrico of Grayson. Three other legislators — all Republicans with districts intersected by I-81 — are also sponsoring the proposal: Sen. Emmett Hanger of Augusta, Sen. Jill Vogel of Fauquier, and Del. Richard Bell of Staunton. A yearlong study by the Commonwealth Transportation Board concluded that the I-81 corridor needs $2.2 billion of improvements. The governor said these changes would prevent 450 crashes each year. The improvements seek to enhance traffic safety and reliability along the interstate, where an estimated 11 million commercial

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trucks travel annually. Other interstates currently have dedicated funding sources. Regional taxes and tolls are used to fund improvements to those roadways, the governor said. The tolls implemented along the I-81 corridor, which are currently drafted at 17 cents per mile, would be among the lowest in the nation — the second cheapest east of the Mississippi River, according to Transportation Secretary Shannon Valentine. The exact price of tolls along the interstate would be determined at a later date by the Commonwealth Transportation Board.

The governor, along with Obenshain and Del. Steve Landes, R-Augusta, stressed that the program is designed to remove the “undue burden” of citizens who live along the I-81 corridor. “The hard-working citizens in the communities on the I-81 Corridor deserve a viable, longterm solution to the challenges of travel along this route,” Landes said. “A focus on key improvements and dedicated funding for the corridor will positively affect those who rely on it every day.” Obenshain added, “We have a tremendous opportunity to address long-standing issues on the

I-81 Corridor. I will continue to work with the Northam administration and with my colleagues in the General Assembly in hope that we can find bipartisan solutions to the critical reliability and safety issues in this region of the Commonwealth.” Members of Virginia’s congressional delegation believe that I-81 needs an additional $2 billion in

improvements beyond those proposed by state officials, Landes said. He said the additional improvements would require funding from the federal government. “It’s an interstate system, not an ‘intra-state’ system,” Landes said. The I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan can be found at www. va81corridor.org.

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Town Council gets serious about funding police station “It would be terrible if the police department was repossessed” – Mayor Hollis Tharpe

The future Front Royal Police Station sits about three-quarters finished and waits to take on the role of housing the town’s police officers.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report Every year during the budget process you could bet on one thing. And that would be Councilman Eugene Tewalt pleading with the council to see reason and set aside funds for the new police station. Every year Tewalt, along with Councilman Bill Sealock, would make every effort to get the majority of the council to provide some measure of funding for the new Front Royal Police Station. And every year the council, with the

exception of Tewalt and Sealock, would balk at the idea, especially if it meant raising taxes to do so. One could actually say that as far back as 2016, the call for setting aside funds for the new police station was going out and largely splitting the council in half. This back and forth was seen when then-Councilmen Bret Hrbek and Eugene Tewalt teamed up in an attempt to set funds aside. Hrbek went so far as to say that it was irresponsible not to begin putting money aside for the council’s $8 million funding for the new police department.

The cost has since ballooned to just over $10 million. At the time, Councilman Jacob Meza argued that other budget variables primed for cuts would more than compensate for the coming police headquarters price tag. But Tewalt has been one of the hold-outs since as far back as fiscal year 2016, insisting on the

necessity of setting aside funds. Going back to March 14th, 2016, we have Tewalt raising the alarm bell on how and when the town council was going to get serious on setting aside funds for the police station, as evidenced by this excerpt from the Front Royal Town Council’s minutes from that date. “Councilman Tewalt noted that he was in favor of raising the amount, noting that there was $8 million due for the architectural design of the police headquarters and council had no idea where the funds were coming from.” Fast forward to March 28th, 2016, we have then citizen William Sealock, during the public comment period, voicing his concerns for not setting aside funds for the then proposed new police station. “William Sealock, of 1041 Wine Street, noted that he had personal concerns regarding the 14cent tax rate that is proposed. He noted concerns with the police department building that is being planned for and he stated that there is apparently no reserve set aside for said building.” On April 11th, 2016, the town council took on the budget issue again. The police station debate wasted no time rearing its head. “Councilman Hrbek moved,

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seconded by Councilman Tewalt, that council affirm on its first reading an increase of $0.01 for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 real estate tax rate from $0.13 to $0.14 per $100 assessed value, to be used for the construction of the new police headquarters on Monroe Avenue and to be rescinded upon completion of the debt service payments for the project; and, that the tax rate for personal property tax rate remain the same at $0.64 per $100 assessed value. This was followed up by former Councilwoman Bébhin Egger with this comment. “Councilman Egger noted that she would vote no on this matter and she believed that council should think long and hard on moving forward on the police department structure. She added that should the town choose to have the $8 million building, then a future council would have to raise taxes for a structure that the current council was choosing.” Former Councilman Bret Hrbek followed up, “Councilman Hrbek noted that the building for the police department was important and with the proposed tax increase, the impact on the average home of $250,000 would be $25. He stated that the county could have raised their taxes slightly

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each year in order to prevent a three-cent raise Tewalt replied to that,“ Councilman Tewalt expressed his agreement with Mr. Hrbek, adding that raising taxes one cent was his preference. He noted that moving the rate slightly was better than moving the rate all at once. He stated that should funding come in from another source, then he would be inclined to change the rate.” Councilman Jacob Meza closed that debate with this excerpt from the minutes. “Councilman Meza stated that many options for the police department had been discussed, though there were many areas of the budget to be considered, not just the police department structure. He reiterated that other matters in the budget needed to be addressed, not just this building. Mr. Meza added that other capital projects needed to be looked at and perhaps council should make good fiscal decisions, rather than putting money aside for reserve. He noted that he hopes to hold the tax rate where it is currently.” During the March 27, 2017 council meeting Councilman Tewalt continued to push for money to be set aside. “Councilman Tewalt, seconded by Councilman Sealock, to amend the motion to 14 cents with one cent going to the police department building, with a sunset clause once the structure was paid for. That was followed by former Councilman John Connolly. Councilman Connolly stated that there were many projects coming off of the books. He noted that the real estate taxes were not the town’s biggest ticket items and they could instead, perhaps, look at the $400,000 slurry seal choice in the consent agenda for example. He opined that an entire cent increase was not warranted and perhaps next year it would be. Mr. Connolly stated that the town was in good financial shape he did not see the need the for the one cent

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increase.” However, during that council meeting Meza and former Councilman Chris Morrison sought for a half cent of the funds raised for that fiscal year to be allotted for the funding of the new police headquarters. On March 26, 2018, “Vice Mayor Tewalt stated that he voted against the new Police Department because of the escalated building costs. He noted that $1.7 million is nickels and dimes when the annual budget is over $44 million and that amount ($1.7 million) of money can be needed for an emergency in no time. Mr. Tewalt noted that the town’s extra funding is there for emergencies; the extra cent is for planning for projects that are coming and those the town is currently doing. He added that the town needs to bite the bullet in order to cover their costs because the town needs to support the project that they paid for. Vice Mayor Tewalt noted that he was not willing to take the emergency savings in order to pay for the police department.” And now we finally come to 2019 where it seems that the council is finally getting serious on paying for the new Front Royal Police Station. And this time it seems that everyone is in agreement, possibly because this time

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two of its critics of funding the police station are missing. One is former Councilwoman Egger, who wanted to find another building to house the station without having to construct a new one. The other is former Councilman John Connolly, who was steadfast with his “other projects are dropping off the list of projects thus freeing up more funds” statement. This year we have three new voices on the council, Councilman Chris Holloway, Councilman Gary Gillispie and Councilwoman Netasha Thompson. On January 7 this year, following a work session review of the town’s department wish list for fiscal year 2019/20, the council moved on to the issue of financing the new police department to the tune of $10.2 million. The Front Royal Town Council was all ears as Director of Finance B.J. Wilson and Town Manager Joe Waltz outlined for the council and members of the press the three different ways the police department could be financed. And for the first time in a long time there were no calls for delays or long explanations as to why it was not needed at this time. In fact, all council members were now interested in the new information. Gone were the old days of Councilman Eugene Tewalt

pleading with the council to please do something about funding the police station. Mayor Hollis Tharpe called upon B.J. Wilson to lay out the three options they had. • The first one was to take from the Economic Development Authority (EDA) a Line of Credit of $10,000,000 with a variable monthly interest rate of 3.6 percent, and annual interest at 4 percent for a total of $400,000. And for the 2019 fiscal year budget, it would be at a cost of $242,500, with the total available from the current and prior year being $406,862. • The next option is an estimated 30-year Virginia Resource Authority (VRA) Pooled Bond Program at 4.025 percent with an annual payment of $580,058 for 30 years for a total expense

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of $7,401,730 leaving an additional annual budget allocation of $337,558. • The third option is an estimated 20-year fixed rate loan at 3.916 percent. The annual payment for a period of 20 years would be $730,355. Total interest would be $4,607,096. And the annual budget allocation would be $487,855. Wilson reminded the council of a fourth method, which in fact the council had originally chosen, that of the almost 10-year-old interestfree payback program through the New Market Tax Credit, (NMTC) But this program was no longer an option for the council. Wilson also informed the council that they were also looking into a financing option associated with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), however those numbers were not available yet due to the partial government shut down and would have to wait

until later to be seen. He also reminded the council that all the numbers quoted were just rough numbers/estimates and that the Virginia Municipal League was still assisting the town in locating the best financing options. Councilman Jacob Meza began the council questions. “Does that include the monthly rent for the current police station, the old sheriff ’s department building?” Wilson responded saying that number has already been taken out of the equation and that the funds that would normally go to the rental of the old sheriff ’s building would be shifted for the debt service of the new police station. Councilman Eugene Tewalt wanted to know when the deadlines were for the application process.

Waltz explained that the next deadline would be February 1, 2019 but he knew that the council would probably not arrive at a decision in time for that deadline, so he was looking at the 1st of April of this year. At this point, Meza started to push for an answer about how many cents taxes would have to be increased in order to finance the police station. Wilson replied that with the new re-assessments, the council was probably looking at raising taxes to 2.5 cents or higher. Meza then stated that he had always known that the town was looking at the 3-cent tax hike and he would like the council to start looking hard at a 30-year fixed rate loan and look at a “hybrid incremental” tax increase with a sunset period of the loan. Councilman Tewalt mentioned that he knew it was coming too

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and even though he voted against building the police station every time it was because he wanted to know where the money was coming from. He also stated that now it had to be paid for and he again wanted to know where the money was coming from first. Then the Mayor weighed in. “It would be terrible if the police department was repossessed. I mean could you imagine seeing a foreclosed sign on it? I know we have cameras rolling,” he said. Tewalt sided with Meza. “We need to go with that 30year fixed rate loan. I agree with that. Start the ball rolling. We are going to have do it sooner than later. The longer we wait, the interest rate is going to go back up,” he said. Tharpe mentioned that someone had dropped the ball with New Market Tax Credit Program

and that they did not get enough answers from the director of the Warren County Economic Development Authority. Meza agreed that they had asked plenty of questions, but they had not received the right answers. The mayor interjected that the town wasn’t the only one who had looked into the New Market Tax Credit program and that the county had looked into it as well. Waltz asked Wilson to continue working VML on finding the best rates and Wilson indicated that he would continue to investigate and work with the VML on financing the police station. Only time will tell how they will come down on the funding of the police station which is, by the way, over three quarters completed. That should help things along. – tim@areaguides.com

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Council hears wants and needs for the new year’s budget

Front Royal’s Director of Finance, B.J. Wilson, braves the Front Royal Town Council as he delivers the town departments’ list of wants and needs for Fiscal Year 2019/20.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report The first town council work session of 2019 began just like every other work session for the last couple of years, but with two new faces and two others who were noticeably absent. Former Councilmen John Con-

nolly and Chris Morrison had served out their terms and were replaced by two new members. Well, maybe one of them not so new. Freshman Councilwoman Letasha Thompson is new but Councilman Chris Holloway is not, having served before on the council from 2008 to 2012. As usual in the month of January, the town staff was quick to get their wish list out for the upcoming new budget year. And that was a long list, consisting of new vehicles, pieces of machinery and equipment costing tens of thousands of dollars. Yes, folks it is that time of the year again. It’s budget time! Oh boy! What fun. And BJ Wilson, the town’s financial director, was on hand to walk the town council through the millions of dollars’ worth of requests in front of them. As for the citizens of Front Royal, all they can do is sit back and watch as the council and town employees go back and forth and work on that one list and come up with two lists. Law enforcement is sure to come pretty close to the top of the list. After all, all anyone has to do is drive up Kendrick Lane and right across from the Economic Development Authority Offices, sitting in the midst of construction is the looming $10.2 million police station that still needs to be

Front Royal’s senior members of the Town Council listen as finance director B.J. Wilson makes known the town’s wants and needs for the next budget year of 2019/20.

financed. And a lot of those citizens are cringing at the prospect of taxes going up in order to pay for that police station just as the council is cringing at the prospect of informing the citizens who elected them that their taxes may have to go up to pay for the new police station. As the council and town staff wrangle the main list into two lists: the town’s needs and the town’s wants, let’s take a look at a few areas of the budget, starting with the vehicles that are on the various departments’ wish lists. These are: • The town’s maintenance department fleet needs to replace a 2002 GMC 3500 utility pickup at an estimated expense of $60,000.

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Dan Murray elected chairman of the Board of Supervisors again New year vote puts Shenandoah District Supervisor Tom Sayre in vice chairman seat By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report The Warren County Board of Supervisors met on the morning of January 8th, 2019 and the first order of business was the election of the board’s new chairman and vice chairman. North River Supervisor Dan Murray was nominated and elected to the position of chairman of the board and Shenandoah District Supervisor Tom Sayre was nominated for the position of vice chairman. Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter humorously also nominated local resident and reporter Roger Bianchini for vice chair to which nomination County Administrator/Acting Chairman Doug Stanley responded. “The acting chair will not recognize that nomination,” he said. The rest of the board replied with laughter. Supervisor Tom Sayre would go onto receive the votes required to be elected as vice chairman. The first report of the meeting was from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) from Ed Carter. He told the board that over the last month VDOT was busy grading various hard surface roads. Carter reported that a couple of the roads had serious issues such as pot holes due to the amount of rain and that those had been graded numerous times. “The wet season – all summer long and even during the fall – had done a lot to slow our efforts to keep them up. We know we have a lot of them that still need to be worked on and we will get to them as fast as we can. We also worked on and opened pipes and pot holes on various routes that will continue this month as well,” he said. Carter would also go on to say that VDOT has done some brush cutting on Rtes. 619, 718 during the month of January. Plans are to do Rtes. 652 and 656 and asphalt patching was done on Rte. 603. He also reported that the asphalt plants are shut down right now. He added that Warren County has funding available this year for seven roads and that teams have been assembled for field work during the upcoming winter months. Carter emphasized that the de-

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By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report Mice have invaded homes for the winter and dealing with it has become a huge issue for some. So why are they perceived as cute? There are so many children’s movies with mice and rats as the put-upon, long-suffering heroes like Ratatouille, the Secrets of NIMH, Ben, The Rescuer, An American Tail, and even older ones like “Steamboat Willie” the original Mickey Mouse movie from1928. The opening line of an article about their influence in movies says, “Let’s face it: aside from the obvious flaw that rodents carried and distributed the plague, rats

and mice are pretty darn cute little critters.” They are cute in their way, but again, they have been the carriers of the plague which wiped out much of Europe in the Middle Ages, as well as hantavirus, Lyme and other diseases, which makes them not so cute. In ancient Egypt, the food supply was mostly grains, and mice and rats weren’t high on the list of good things. But very high on the lists were cats that they actually worshipped. This was for the simple reason that, “they believed cats played key roles in safeguarding critical food supplies by feeding on mice and rodents that ate precious grains and crops. But mice have played a dual role in the collective minds of people for ages. We have a cuddly concept of a

rodent like Mickey Mouse, cartoon character and movie star who is one of the most wellknown characters in American pop culture but loved worldwide by children. Well, back to their winter invasion, which started this discussion, I guess they get hungry too. One of my friends said, “I wouldn’t even mind sharing food with them, but I get unfriendly feelings when they use my place as their outhouse and nest.” So, based on the positives and negatives of the mice issue, it looked like a good time to do some research on the creatures’ history. One of the first discoveries I made was finding a funny YouTube video of a man fed up with mice on Season five, Episode six of the TV series “Alone” called “Larry got Anger Issues.”

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1930; however, after Adolf Hitler came to power several years later, the Nazi regime unambiguously propagandized against Disney. A mid-1930s German newspaper article read: “Mickey Mouse is the most miserable ideal ever revealed...Healthy emotions tell every independent young man and every honorable youth that the dirty and filth-covered vermin, the greatest bacteria carrier in the animal kingdom, cannot be the ideal type of animal... Down with Mickey Mouse! Wear the Swastika Cross!” But just as much anti-mouse feelings that there are, many people continue to like them as pets. Why? According to one article on the subject, “Many people buy mice as companion pets because they can be playful, loving and can get used to being handled, and surprisingly, are careful groomers and don’t need bathing.” So, well looked-after mice have been friends for lots of people. French Actress Catherine Deneuve said, “I had mice that I kept as pets when I was very young,

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from your living space if they’re not welcome. “Solving your mouse problem permanently will take more than baits and traps,” say pest control experts. “Because mice leave pheromone trails for others to follow, once you’ve had one in the house it is very likely that others will fol-

low. To ensure that the problem doesn’t return, you need to seal up the small openings that they use to get in.” Easier said than done! Places mice can get in are: • Around foundations • Siding • HVAC lines • Cable and utility lines • Plumbing under sinks • Basements Other suggestions to get rid of them once they’re inside that have mixed reviews from experts include: • using ultrasonic sound wave devices • spreading products with strong smells like ammonia and moth balls • setting traps • sticking fabric softener sheets in cracks where they come in • soaking peppermint oil in cotton balls to place along their trails A final word from a pest controller is that, “Mice are known to be able to chew through almost anything, but there is one thing they can’t chew through… steel wool! A good mouse prevention technique is to fill any holes in your home with steel wool. This can be anywhere from air vents to hole in your kitchen cupboards. This will stop any mouse from trying to enter your home. Ok, I’ll believe it when I see it. To see the clip “Larry has anger issues” related to his mouse invasion, see: ALONE most funny mice clip bit.ly/WFCRmouse – carol@areaguides.com

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“Liberty Man” Larry Johnson gets recognition for Joseph Warren from supervisors The American Revolutionary hero and patriot was the inspiration for our county’s name

The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill by John Trumbull depicted the battle and death of Joseph Warren, and was reported to have galvanized rebel forces. Painting is from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts (public domain).

A portrait of the multifaceted Dr. Joseph Warren, whose name our county took for its own. He is being honored in the spring with plaques placed in Warren County’s public schools, the courthouse, and the government building. The action was initiated by the Reverend Larry Johnson. This painting, from 1765, is by John Singleton Copley (public domain).

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report December 19, 2019 marked the 241st anniversary of General George Washington’s army arriving and setting up camp at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, in 1777. Lo-

cal resident Rt. Reverend Larry Johnson, who is a former teacher, educator, administrator, and Anglican clergyman, reminded folks of what the men, 500 women and children, and General George Washington endured to secure the colonies’ freedom from Eng-

land during the American Revolutionary War. He described their starvation, frozen feet that turned to bloody stumps, diseases, little or no concern from the Continental Congress, and censure of General Washington’s low record of winning by the military; but also how they rose above all that, with the aid of a few miracles, to finally win. Mr. Johnson is also dedicated to something a little closer to home: honoring Dr. Joseph Warren, a Revolutionary War soldier whose name was the inspiration for Warren County. Although he died in the Battle

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of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, two years before the winter the troops endured at Valley Forge, Dr. Warren’s patriotism and efforts to rebel against the tyranny of King George III of England and his administrators here, helped to bring about the War for Independence for which they were suffering. Dr. Warren was an American physician who led several patriot organizations in Boston early in the Revolution and did so much more than that. On April 18, 1775, he was the man who sent Paul Revere and William Dawes to spread the alarm that the British garrison

in Boston was on their way to raid the town of Concord and arrest his fellow rebel leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams. He participated the next day in the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Both battles are considered to be the opening engagements of that war. According to history, Warren, a rebel who fomented against British government, put his life on the line in service before and during the battle. He was so dedicated to the cause of liberty that he told his mother in the weeks before the battle, “Where danger is, dear mother, there must your son be. Now is no time for any of America’s children to shrink from any hazard. I will set her free or die.” And when the British taunted that the patriots wouldn’t fight, he declared, “I hope I shall die up to my knees in blood!” Warren had been commissioned a Major General in the militia shortly before the Battle of Bunker Hill, but fought in the battle as a private soldier. When he showed up fight he asked Gen. Israel Putnam where the heaviest fighting would be. According to historians, “During the battle he fought behind the earthworks until the patriots exhausted their ammunition. He stayed there to give the militia

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Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker’s Hill, June 17, 1775, galvanized the rebel forces. His presence and activism made him a giant in the fight for freedom in our country. Of Joseph Warren, military historian Ethan Rafuse wrote, “No man, with the possible exception of Samuel Adams, did so much to bring about the rise of a movement powerful enough to lead the people of Massachusetts to revolution.” And Abigail Adams wrote to her husband, John, that, “he (Joseph Warren) would have been our president.” So far, Warren has been immortalized in the naming of towns, counties and other locations, especially on the east coast; by statues; and a number of other ways, with 14 places named for him. Johnson’s wife, Sondra, is also an admirer of Dr. Warren and added more information about his life. Sondra said that Nathaniel Philbrick, a Revolutionary War author, once said, “Without Joseph Warren, who combined the passionate eloquence of Thomas Jefferson with the leadership abilities of George Washington, the American Revolution might have never even gotten started.” She continued, “British general Thomas Gage declared that the life of Joseph Warren was equal to 500 ordinary colonials. Contemporaries said if he had survived the Revolution the name of Washington might have been obscured. It was Warren who united the First Continental Congress. It

was Joseph Warren who acted as commander and chief to the army of rag-tag provincial soldiers until an official appointment was made. His name and heroic deeds were once known to every school child in America. “He was also instrumental in arranging the Boston Tea Party and he worked all night to try to save the life of Christopher Seider, only 10 years old, the first shooting victim of one of the early uprisings in Boston. “Joseph Warren was always in the thick of it. For years before the war began, he was the face of American liberty, the man others – like Samuel Adams and his better-known cousin John, Paul Revere, and John Hancock – turned to for direction. One could argue Joseph Warren was the true leader of the American Revolution. In his role as physician he rubbed elbows and indeed was friends with both sides of the conflict and was respected by all. Because of Joseph Warren, Boston survived a horrendous smallpox epidemic. Joseph Warren gave up his life for the cause of liberty long before he was brutally murdered at Breeds Hill,” Sondra added. And Larry Johnson says he has been working for three years to get recognition for Joseph Warren in our county as well. “Warren, Pennsylvania has a huge statue,” he declared. He said he persuaded the Board of Supervisors to lower the flag at half-staff locally in honor of Warren’s June 11, 1741 birthday in Roxbury, Mass., and is now seeing See HISTORY, 16

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the results of another of his efforts he has focused on. “I proposed to them that they permit a plaque to be placed in every public school,” he said. The process has gone through a few stages but is set to happen this spring. Warren County’s School Board approved the plaques but didn’t have enough money to get them made, so he went to a major corporation to ask for funding but was turned down for the $5,000 needed for the project. He contacted Dale Corey, current president of our Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) chapter, to request funds from the Knight-Patty Fund. Warren County’s SAR is associated with the Virginia Society of SAR and asked that organization to help; and they put together a package and donated the money to fund it. The plaques with information about Joseph Warren will be placed in all nine of the county’s schools, in the Heritage Society, the government center, and the county courthouse. “I would like the Sons of the Revolution to have their color guard there in every school when the plaques are installed,” he said. Besides being an advocate for Joseph Warren, Johnson enjoys dressing in the same attire that his great, great, great, great grandfather Abel Johnston, who he calls “Liberty Man,” did when he was stationed with Generals Nathaniel Greene and Daniel Morgan. Morgan was from Winchester, VA, and his sharpshooters were known to the British Army as men to fear, because of their use of hunting rifles instead of muskets, which gave them more accuracy. They also wore hunting outfits instead of Continental Army uniforms. Johnson likes to tell these kinds of Revolutionary War stories for interested people at libraries, churches and veterans’ gatherings, to bring history to life for audiences in the area. He brings pamphlets and books he has creFRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS MOVE THEMSELVES... ...CALL MOVER DUDES 540-450-0770

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ated and written and patriotic flags to the presentations. He has a wealth of interesting details about the Revolutionary War that not many people are aware of and during the talks temporarily takes on the character of Abel Johnston, his great, great, great, grandfather, which audiences enjoy. Abel Johnston also wore a hunting costume of “the backwoods boys,” and not the Continental Army uniform. He wore a tricorn hat, breeches, stockings and a hunting frock, among other types of necessary clothing. He was at war for eight years, earned a total of $100 for all eight years and was never issued a uniform. He fought with James Monroe and was on General Washington’s staff. He also created a flag called the Guilford Flag. The Rev. Larry Johnson is from Johnston County, North Carolina as was his ancestor. He also served in the Marine Corps and as a licensed therapist, and started a veteran’s church on his property where he counsels on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He got the idea of telling his stories when his daughter Elizabeth, who was interested in joining the Daughters of the American Revolution, asked him about their ancestry, he said. When he looked it up, he was

amazed at how much their ancestors had been a part of the Revolutionary War and he wanted to share the story with the rest of his family. He invited his children and grandchildren to the Page County Library, surprised them by his authentic full battle dress and introduced himself as Abel Johnston. The grandchildren at first were skeptical, but soon got into the story, he said. There is so much more that Johnson knows about the starvation, disease and horrific conditions that the army and others endured during the winter months at Valley Forge, and he has high praise for all they did for the cause of freedom. The troops went to Valley Forge in on Dec 19, 1777, and after two miracles, which are recounted on his website and in his talks, came YOUR FULL COLOR AD THIS SIZE INSIDE 14,000 LOCAL PAPERS EVERY 2 WEEKS FOR A YEAR: just

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out ready to fight in June 1778. “The great untold story was about the perseverance of Washington,” he concluded. For more books and how to get more information on the life of Dr. Joseph Warren, Sondra Johnson recommends two biographies and a historical novel. The first is “Founding Martyr: The Life and Death of Dr. Joseph Warren The American Revolution’s Lost Hero” by Christian di Spagna. Pulitzer prize-winning author Eric Foner writes of this biography, “Joseph Warren has finally found a biographer who restores him to his place among the architects of American independence.” The other biography is “Dr. Joseph Warren: The Boston Tea Party, Bunker Hill, and the Birth of

American Liberty” by Dr. Samuel A. Forman (who is and has been working hard in Boston to achieve more notoriety for Warren and educate the citizens there about their hometown hero). Forman is on Facebook and very open to discussing Joseph Warren. “The other book I enjoyed is an historical novel called ‘Liberty’s Martyr: The Story of Dr. Joseph Warren’ by Janet Uhlar, who also is on Facebook and is open to discussing him. She gives talks about Warren especially to DAR groups,” said Sondra. To learn more, or to contact Larry Johnson, call (540) 635-552, or email larrywjohnson@embarqmail.com or visit www.libertyman.net – carol@areaguides.com

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Eugene Antonio Bell-Washington, 29 (left) and Ronald Emanuel Johnson, 26, both of Winchester are charged in an armed breaking and entering.

Arrest made and second suspect wanted in armed breaking and entering On January 15, 2019, at approximately 7:00 pm, the Winchester Police Department (WPD) arrested a male in connection to last week’s breaking and entering of a residence at the first block of Jackson Avenue. Eugene Antonio BellWashington, 29, of the 1000 block of Woodstock Lane was taken into custody at his apartment without incident. Bell-Washington was transported to the Northwest Regional Adult Detention Center where he is being held without bond. He has been charged with breaking and entering while armed, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and brandishing a firearm. On January 11, 2019, the residents of the Jackson Avenue home reported that they observed two black males at the side door of their residence, with one holding a handgun. A call was immediately made to 911. While on the phone with emergency communications personnel, one of the men forcibly entered the home while the other stayed in the doorway. They

immediately fled from the home after realizing one of the residents was on the 911 call. WPD Detectives obtained video footage from the homeowner and interviewed witnesses. Tips were received by the public and other law enforcement agencies which led to BellWashington’s arrest. A second suspect, Ronald Emanuel Johnson, has been identified and remains at large for his role in the incident. Warrants have been obtained against Johnson for breaking and entering while armed, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and brandishing a firearm. Johnson is a black male, 26, and resides in the 1100 block of Franklin Street. Anyone with information about his whereabouts, is asked to contact the Winchester Police Department at 540-662-4131 or the anonymous tip line at 540-665TIPS.

Man arrested on gun and drug charge On January 16, 2019, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office assisted the Winchester Police Department (WPD) with the arrest of Harry James Minter IV, who was wanted for possessing a gun while being in possession of a Schedule I or II drug. Minter, 35, of Stoneleigh Drive, was taken into custody without incident. Minter was transported to the Northwest Regional Adult Detention Center, where he is being held without bond.

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On January 9, 2019, at 12:49 a.m., the Winchester Police Department (WPD) responded to a report of a suicidal male, armed with a firearm, at his residence in the 2300 block of Tower Avenue. The first responding officer arrived on scene and encountered the male outside of the residence, armed with a handgun in his waistband. The male was agitated and stopped complying with the officer’s instructions to be taken safely into custody. As the male reached for his handgun, the officer shot at the male. He was not struck. The male became compliant and was taken safely into custody. No one was injured as a result of the incident. The male is currently undergoing a mental health evaluation. At the request of the WPD, the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating the incident, which is ongoing at this time. Pursuant to WPD policy, the two year veteran officer has been placed on admin-

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Winchester Fire & Rescue responds to early morning vehicle fire At approximately 1:59 a.m. on January 15, 2019, the Winchester Fire & Rescue Department (WFRD) responded to a vehicle fire at 2198 South Pleasant Valley Road. Upon arrival, City firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from a commercial street sweeper close to the rear of the building. After extinguishing the vehicle fire, firefighters checked the building to see if the flames and smoke had traveled inside. The structure was unoccupied at the time of the incident and there were no injuries or displacements. The building did have working smoke alarms, but they were not activated. All four city stations responded to the scene along with Millwood Station Volunteer Fire and Rescue. The incident is being investigated by the Winchester Fire Marshal’s

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Pedestrian struck On January 15, 2019 at approximately 3pm, the Front Royal Police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck in front of the Rural King located at 465 South Street. Upon arrival, officers observed the pedestrian lying in the parking lot. The pedestrian was identified as Jeffrey Richardson, 40-year-old Reliance resident. It was determined that Richardson was struck by a 2011 Ford F-150 operated by Thomas Clark, 83, of Front Royal. Richardson was transported to Warren Memorial Hospital and then transferred to Winchester Medical Centers Trauma Unit for observation. The driver of the vehicle has not been charged at this time, while officers confer with the Town Attorney.

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received information from an outside agency stating that someone had sent an email stating “Theirs a bomb at our school”. Initially it was believed that this email was sent from the Front Royal area. All Warren County Public Schools were searched and determined to be safe with no threats to public safety. At approximately 1830hrs it was determined through the investigation that this email originated in Frederick County. With the assistance of the Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office it was determined that the email was sent by a Frederick County resident as a hoax and the investigation is currently being investigated by both agencies. At this time there is no immediate concern for public safety in reference to this incident. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Lieutenant Phillip Henry II at 540635-7100 or ltphenry@warrencountysheriff.org

Fatal Crash in Culpeper County Virginia State Police Trooper I.R. Ewing is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash in Culpeper County. The crash occurred Jan. 16, 2019 at 6:10 p.m. on Route 29 at Route 674. A tow truck pulled into the crossover from Route 674 to make a left turn to head south on Route 29. As it pulled into the median, the rear of the wrecker remained partially in the northbound travel lane and was struck from behind by a northbound 2010 Nissan Maxima. The impact of the crash caused the Nissan to cross through the median and then over both southbound lanes of traffic before coming to rest. The driver of the tow truck, Nathan J. Williams, 19, of Culpeper, Va., was not injured in the crash. He was wearing his seat belt. The driver of the Nissan, Gloria L. Felder, 46, of Manassas, Va.

died at the scene. She was wearing her seat belt. Williams was charged with failure to yield right of way. The crash remains under investigation.

Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Announces Greater Good Award Nominees Dress to impress for this black and white affair as we salute companies and community leaders during an evening of connection and celebration at the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber’s 2019 Greater Good Awards. Twentyeight individuals and businesses have been nominated for the prestigious Greater Good Awards, presented by Valley Health System, to be presented on Friday, January 25 2018 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Clarion Inn & Conference Center Highlights during the evening include networking over cocktails, dinner and the ever-popular silent auction. Proceeds from the auction allow your Chamber to offer educations programs, networking events, and business support throughout the year. And of course, the prestigious Greater Good Awards themselves, Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Citizen of the Year and new in 2019, the Emerging Leader Award, meant to recognize a young business person who has exhibited leadership qualities and is moving up in their career. Join us as we kick off 2019 and recognize these outstanding businesses and individuals. Greater Good Award Nominees: Adam Packham Alexis LaPorta Andy Gail Blandy Experimental Farm and the State Arboretum Charles Harbaugh Chief Deputy Allen Sibert City National Bank Dixon Whitworth Dr. David Miles Echo Hill Enterprise Inc., t/a Right At Home Firefly Cafe Fortessa Fremont Street Nursery Greg Vossler John Habuda Kimberli Grove Ball Kory Campbell Matthew Smith

Michael Callahan Patti Solenberger Rich Weller Scott Spriggs Shenandoah Valley IT, LLC. Tina Stevens Culbreath The Village at Orchard Ridge United Bank For more information and to register for the event call the Chamber at (540) 662-4118, or go online to www.regionalchamber. biz. Advanced registration required.

Beth Medved Waller in Bunyade, Uganda–a remote village that has no electricity but now has a new primary school thanks largely to the real estate clients who called on Beth to sell their homes in 2018

The Numbers are In: Beth Medved Waller, Founder of WHAT MATTERS, Remains Warren County’s #1 Listing Agent for 2018 Beth Medved Waller’s new year’s goals for the past decade have always been to remain the top listing agent in Warren County and to spread the word about her favorite nonprofits. She never imagined that in 2018 she’d be able to sell the most Warren County listings while also starting her own global 501(c)(3) nonprofit that took her out of the country seven times.”I believe we are all on a journey in life, and if we follow our hearts, even when it means taking leaps of faith that don’t make sense, our lives will be blessed beyond measure and most importantly we’ll be able to bless others in the process.” Initially worried that people would think she couldn’t be an effective Realtor with her nonprofit work and traveling, she laughs when people question her ability to serve her sellers, “Before I head overseas I tell my clients that I’ll be faster responding to their emails and calls while abroad.

When I’m away, I’m not on back to back appointments like I used to be the past decade, so I can return calls and emails faster. My phone works better in the remote village that has no electricity (where the new school is located) than it does in Browntown, VA!” Beth also works with a fantastic transaction coordinator based out of the Keller Williams Solutions main office in Manassas, VA to keep her organized and always connected. Both her real estate and nonprofit work are headquartered in the former “Team Waller” office at 27 Cloud Street in downtown Front Royal, which she has converted into a nonprofit center. The building provides office space for the Front Royal Women’s Resource Center and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). She also hosts a free community meeting space beside the Daily Grind on Main Street which is a WHAT MATTERS initiative to support downtown Front Royal and residents by providing a comfortable and well-appointed place for groups large and small to meet (or host fundraisers, presentations or networking events) at no cost. To learn more about how Beth can help with your real estate goals or to discover more about WHAT MATTERS, please visit

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City of Winchester launches ‘Rouss Review’ podcast The City of Winchester published its first bi-weekly podcast titled Rouss Review on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. The podcast is the newest addition to the long list of communication channels currently offered by the City (see video: publiCITY episode #7 - Communications). New episodes of the Rouss

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Thursday, January 24 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. 11:00 Preschool Story time. “Welcome, Neighbor” will be the theme of our stories, songs, and crafts this week. Siblings welcome. Wednesday, January 23 – 4:00 Critical Thinking, Logic, and Reasoning. Join local educator Jane Clark for a 12-week class

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Changed History. Hear some Children’s Activities at Samuels amazing stories of how the course Library February 1-15 of history was affected by the weather, and consider how differ- Wednesday, January 2 – Saturent things would be in our world day, March 2. Frosty the Snowotherwise. We’ll also make some man and the Magic of Reading sparkly snowflake ornaments. Winter Reading Club. Experience Join us for a little history, a little the magic of books this winter! By science, and a little art! For ages 8 reading library books each week, and up. Registration begins De- children and teens can earn free cember 26. books and prizes. Come to the 2:00 Dungeons & Dragons many special programs at the li(Group B.) Hail and well met, Ad- brary to enjoy even more fun and venturers! A new program is tak- magic! Thank you to the Rotary ing place for teens 13+. Dungeons Club of Warren County for their and Dragons is an interactive, sponsorship of Winter Reading imaginative game that stimulates Club. the mind with critical thinking, Saturday, February 2 – problem solving, and quick wits. 10:00 Books and Barks. Come New to the game? No problem. to our extremely popular monthly Our Game Master is prepared to program that gives developing help all learn the game and pro- readers the chance to read and vide an enjoyable experience for relax with a trained therapy dog. all. Space is limited, so join up For beginning readers and up. while there’s still room on the list! Choose a time slot at registration, Saturday, January 29 – which begins January 2. 4:30 Science Scouts. Explore 2:00 Wildlife in Winter presentthe mysteries of the world through ed by Blue Ridge Wildlife Center. science! In this weekly program, It’s that time of year to pull on hats, we will discuss and perform hands a warm winter coat, mittens and on investigations of STEM-related boots. Have you ever wondered topics. Let’s learn about the Chain what our wild friends do when of ‘cules (Molecules, that is!) For the temperatures start to dip and ages 6 – 11. Registration begins winter weather sets in? Learn how December 29. animals migrate, hibernate and Wednesday, January 30 and adapt to survive the harsh winter Thursday, January 31 – weather. Animal guests may in 10:15 Toddler Story time. clude: Arctic fox, corn snake, big 11:00 Preschool Story time. brown bat, red-faced screech owl, Come in for some great stories, hawk, and raptor. For the whole songs, and a craft while we cel- family. ebrate our pets! Siblings welcome. Tuesday, February 5 – Wednesday, January 30 – 11:00 Time for Baby. What Critical scarves, puppets, muPlease let me4:00 know if theThinking, ad belowLogic, is OK do or books, if I need to make any adjustments and Reasoning. Join local educa- sic and babies have in common? Clark for a 12-week class all part of Time Baby. PleasetorletJane meThank know if the ad below is OK They orGraphic if are I need to Service make anyfor adjustments. You... Trisha, that will use lecture, discussion, Join us as we use all of our senses quizzes, and games 1-800-877-2854 to develop to explore the world us. (540) 667-1133 Fax: (540)around 667-1292 Thank You... Trisha, Graphic Service critical thinking and evaluation This month, our theme will be, graphserv@ lumos.net skills. class runs from Janu- “You Are My (540) Valentine. ” Meet (540)The 667-1133 1-800-877-2854 Fax: 667-1292 ary 9 - March 27. For ages 12-15. with your baby up to two years of graphserv@ lumos.net Registration begins December 9.

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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. We’ll be navigating with Maps, Old and New in this week’s club. For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins January 5. Wednesday, February 6 and Thursday, February 7 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. 11:00 Preschool Story time. “Let’s Build” will be the theme of our stories, songs, and crafts this week. Siblings welcome. Saturday, February 9 – 11:00 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 the great heist and put a rotten cowboy back behind bars! Science Tellers use awesome science experiments to bring key parts of

the story to life. For the whole family. 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 January 9. 2:00 Dungeons & Dragons (Group A.) 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! Tuesday, February 12 – 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’ll see who’s up for the bow and arrow challenge! For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins January 12. Wednesday, February 13 and Thursday, February 14 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. 11:00 Preschool Story time. Come in for some great stories, songs, and a craft while we say, “Be My Valentine!” Wednesday, February 13 – 4:00 Future Einsteins. Children ages 6-11 are invited to be a Future Einstein! Join us after school on Wednesday, February 13 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 January 13. Change Note: 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 the great heist and put a rotten cowboy back

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Book Signing Sunday, Jan. 27 Join author Don Germain January 27 from 12 noon to 4pm at Royal Oak Book Shop, 207 South Street, Front Royal. Germain is a retired educator who has devoted much of his time in retirement to writing. Jon Holland – The Shadow Self is the first book in a novel series dedicated to the people

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ment initiated the evacuation process of the building while firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze. Firefighters were able to quickly conduct a primary search of the building and bring the fire under control with-in 15 minutes of arriving on the scene. Fire and rescue units remained on the scene throughout the morning performing salvage and overhaul procedures and assisting in the fire investigation. Occupants from three of the dwelling units with-in the complex were displaced as a result of the fire and are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross. The fire caused approximately $150,000 in damages, there were no reported injuries.

The cause of the fire incident is under investigation by the Warren County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Front Royal Criminal Investigations Division which received assistance from the Frederick County Fire Marshal’s Office Canine Division. Anyone with information is asked to contact Fire Marshal Gerry Maiatico at 540-636-3830 or Detective Marc Ramey at 540-636-2208. Units on the call: Truck 1 Truck 10 Engine 6 Engine 4 Tanker 3 Medic 1-2 Chief 100 FM 1

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The Area One|ders Evening Rotary Club Now Forming Rotary District 7570 Governor, George Karnes, is excited to invite Warren, Frederick, and Clarke County residents to learn about an opportunity to join “The Area ONE|ders”, a new Rotary Club forming in the region. Founded by professionals in the Finance, Hospitality, Real Estate, Local Government, and Information Technology industries, this flexible club will offer casual evening meetings/social events on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, with a goal of identifying and providing service opportunities and projects throughout the

tri-county area. “I’m excited to be advising a group of dynamic individuals who have a desire to serve, network and socialize with others who embrace Rotary’s vision form a Rotary Club that fits into their busy lives. They are committed to creating a club that caters to the scheduling needs of people who have a desire for fellowship and service but need flexibility in their meeting schedules,” George shared. The Area ONE|ders club will be officially chartered during the Rotary District 7570 Conference in March at the Homestead in Hot Springs, VA. The group has already begun their meeting schedule of gathering the first and third Thursdays of each month from 6pm-7pm (Social after) at rotating locations throughout Warren, Clarke, Frederick, Winchester City, and the townships within each region. Those interested in joining this unique Rotary Club charter membership opportunity are encouraged to contact the group at TheAreaONEders@gmail.com for more details or visit the group’s facebook page at: https://www. facebook.com/The-Area-Oneders-2087764704664425

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Tight or Risk the Swipe!” in order to educate residents about the risks of leaving vehicles unlocked and unattended. From November 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018, the WPD received seven reports of theft from motor vehicles. During that same time period (11/1-12/31) in 2017, the number of reports received was 20, and 22 reports were received in 2016. So far, the WPD’s campaign efforts have included web graphics, videos, and approximately 30 yard signs that were placed in hightraffic retail areas during the holiday shopping season. On January 8, officers moved the signs to residential areas. “We are thrilled to see a decrease in calls regarding thefts from motor vehicles during the

first two months of the campaign,” stated Lt. Amanda Behan. “We plan to continue with the campaign and are anxious to see the results over the next year.” For more information, visit winchesterpolice.org/crime-prevention.

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until British soldiers and Loyalists under siege in Boston chopped it into firewood during the summer of 1775. The Liberty Tree became such a powerful patriotic symbol that towns throughout the colonies followed Boston’s lead in designating their own versions. Isaac Newton’s Apple Tree (Woolsthorpe, England) - According to the story Isaac Newton told his friends and biographers, the physicist and mathematician was sitting in the garden of his birthplace, Woolsthorpe Manor, on a late summer day in 1666 when he saw an apple fall from one of his trees. The plunging fruit led him to muse about the forces at work and led to his discovery of the law of universal gravitation. When the “gravity tree” blew down in a storm in 1820, trinkets were made from its wood. The tree, however, remained rooted and regrew from the base,

and it continues to blossom and produce fruit today. Emancipation Oak (Hampton, Virginia) In the fall of 1861, the children of former slaves who had escaped to the refuge of Union-held Fort Monroe gathered underneath the sprawling canopy of a southern live oak to listen to free African-American Mary Smith Peake as she began to teach them how to read and write. Previously, slaves had been forbidden an education under Virginia law. Underneath the same oak tree, now on the grounds of Hampton University, African-Americans congregated in 1863 to listen to the first reading in the South of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln. Let me know what grade we get. Your Pal in the Trees,

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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 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! SPL - Books & Beyond: Samuels Public library invites you to come out and join us for our Books and Beyond Book Club on Wednesday, February 20th at 10 A.M. where To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf will be discussed. This group meets the third Wednesday of the month. 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 6:00 P.M. (February 7th & 21th) 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. The Slave Trade in Seven Shipwrecks: Archaeological Investigations of the Slave Wreck Project - FOSL presents The Slave Trade in Seven Shipwrecks: Archaeological Investigations of the Slave Wreck Project, a special lecture with Steve Lubkemann, Associate Professor of Anthropology at George Washington University on Tuesday, February 26th at 6:00 P.M. Dr. Lubkemann is also a Research Associate with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture and is the International Coordinator and Co Director of the Slave Wrecks Project. He will share an update on his ongoing archaeological investigations of African slave shipwrecks. To see a video about his work go to https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ the-slave-ship/

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Engle’s Angle: “Someone in Here!” By Kevin S. Engle “Thanks a lot,” I said to my girlfriend when I emerged from the port-a-potty. “What?” she asked, unaware of what had just happened. “Someone just opened the door on me. You were supposed to be watching it.” “Sorry.” That was more than 30 years ago, and I still remember it. What I don’t remember are the details, like why the door wasn’t locked or what my girlfriend and now wife of almost 30 years was doing instead of guarding it. Thankfully, I was standing up doing my business, with my back to the door. The intruder didn’t see anything they weren’t supposed to. Has that ever happened to you? A couple weeks ago, during the holidays, we were staying with friends. They have four daughters. The youngest is twenty-two. Their house has two upstairs bathrooms. The master and one for everyone else. And that’s where I was. Sitting on the commode. You know, the toilet. The can. The john. The throne. Pick your favorite term. I thought everyone knew what a commode was. Apparently not. My nephew, who’s in his mid 30s, told me recently he’s only ever heard two people use that word. His grandmother, my mother, and me. Ok, whatever. Anyway, as I sat there, doing my thing, the door opened. Our friends’ youngest, the 22 year old, saw me in the mirror and I saw her. “Oh my God,” she said and

quickly shut the door. Yes, oh my god. Embarrassing, for both of us. But funny too. She didn’t see anything, if you know what I mean, but still, she was flustered. I hadn’t locked the door. I didn’t think I needed to. Wrong! Two years ago, again during the holidays, same house, my wife and I were getting ready for Christmas Eve church services. We were staying in daughter #2’s bedroom when daughter #3 opened the door to come in. My wife was only partially dressed. Another “Oh my God”, another quick door close and giggles on both sides of it. We hadn’t locked it. Daughter #3 was surprised, to say the least. So were we. We still tease her about it. I’m starting to wonder if there’s something going on with this family. Ok, confession time. When I was a little kid, I walked in on my mother after she’d gotten out of the bathtub. She was naked. I was mortified. You’re not supposed to see your parents naked. Once I shut the door, neither one of us ever mentioned the incident again. This most recent occurrence? I’ll tease her forever. And the next time we stay with them, if ever, we’ll be taking locks. The author doesn’t lock his bathroom door at home. He doesn’t even shut it. Unless they have company. – kevinengle456@comcast.net

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of Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center, located in Front Royal, Virginia, are pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Stanford as the new 4-H Center Director. As Center Director, Jeremy will be responsible for overall leadership of the Center to include operational management, resource development, and strategic planning to enhance the 4-H Center’s portfolio of local and regional camps, youth and adult educational programing, and other conferencing and meeting services. Jeremy comes to the 4-H Center via Charlotte, NC, where he most recently served as Associate Executive Director at YMCA Camp Thunderbird. Jeremy has over ten years of experience in camp and retreat center leadership. Prior to working for the YMCA camp,

Jeremy worked for the Camp and Retreat Ministry of the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church. Very early in his career, he also worked for Ohio State University Extension as a Watershed Coordinator and Interim County Camp Director.

Samuels Public Library Receives Grant from local Elks Samuels Public Library an-

nounced the receipt of a $1500 grant from Elks Lodge 2382, to support the library’s annual Summer Reading Club. “The Elks Lodge has been very generous to the Children’s department of this library for almost a decade, and they have recently gifted us $1,500 which will be used to provide programs and reading incentives during Summer Reading Club. We are so grateful for their continued, consistent support,” remarked Michal Ashby, Youth Services Supervisor. “This will certainly benefit the children of this community as they develop a love for books, the library, and learning.” “Not only have the Elks been so supportive of the library, but they are involved in our community in a variety of ways,” continued Ashby. “They donate safety glasses to the schools, provide supplies to the VA hospital, give summer

camp scholarships, and help lowincome families with gifts of food. We are proud to be associated with the local Elks Lodge.” Samuels Public Library is a community resource which enhances the quality of life for residents of Warren County/Front Royal by fulfilling their personal, occupational and recreational needs through services, programs, and a collection of materials that is current, balanced and responsive to those needs. The Library strives to stimulate and broaden community interests in literature, reading and learning, and has been doing

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Friday, January 18 Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light and variable wind. 6pm - 9pm Daddy Daughter Snowflake Ball at George Washington Hotel, 103 East Piccadilly St. Winchester. Be our guest and join Belle and the Beast for an evening of enchantment! Dinner, dessert, and gift bag included. Door prizes and professional photos will add to the fun. Proceeds to benefit the Kids Clubs of the Northern Shenandoah Valley. Tickets are $50/each. More information and purchase tickets www.facebook.com/SnowflakeBallWinchester 7pm Harry Potter Yule Ball at Handley Regional Library, 100 West Piccadilly St. Winchester. Ages 12+. It’s time to dress up in your semi-formal best as we celebrate a love of Harry Potter in the wintery wonderland of the Great Hall. Fun will be had by all, whether you’re dancing the night away or going through our interactive stations. 540-662-9041 x 16

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single elimination bracket. Players may pick any character. Players also may switch characters between matches. Races will all be run as MATCH races (2 player), 50cc for kids, 100cc for BIG kids. All matches will be the same randomly selected course per bracket. The scorekeeper will determine when a match begins. When a match is ended, players must leave the score screen up for the scorekeeper to record the results. Passing this screen will invalidate the match and all players forfeit. All normal Mario Kart play is allowed, including using short cuts and teaming up. Tournament organizers have the final say in all decisions. http://winchesterbrewworks.com/ 4pm - 5:30pm “Filmworker” screening at Barns of Rose Hill, 95 Chalmers St., Berryville. The Magic Lantern Theater will screen in January, “Filmworker” (NR: 93 minutes). The film traces the decades-long association between legendary film director Stanley Kubrick and his invaluable assistant, Leon Vitali, which was instrumental in the making of several of Kubrick’s great, late productions (e.g. “The Shining,” “Full Metal Jacket”) and in the archiving and conservation of Kubrick’s work after his death. As such, it is “a tribute to the unsung artisans, assistants, best boys and girl Fridays whose indelible contributions make movies not just possible, but magical” (Washington Post). Doors open 30 minutes beforehand with refreshments available. Admission: $8.00 (MSV/Barns Members: $5.00). For further info, link to www.magiclanterntheater.org, e-mail info@magiclanterntheater.org or call 540-678-0963. Monday, January 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Sunny, with a high near 21.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. City of Winchester government offices: CLOSED. WinTran routes: CLOSED. City’s refuse/recycling schedule: Recycling collection on Monday, January 21 is moved to Wednesday, January 23. Yard waste collection is canceled on January 23. The refuse and recycling 2019 holiday schedule can be found online at www. winchesterva.gov/public-works. Jim Barnett Park Rec Center: CLOSED. Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center: OPEN regular hours, 9 am-5 pm. Old Town Winchester Welcome Center: CLOSED. Joint Judicial Center: CLOSED (also closed Friday, January 18). 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. Randolph-Macon 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 inside 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 540-636-5484.

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Tuesday, January 22 Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Wednesday, January 23 A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 11:30am Women’s Resource Center Event at 213 E Main St. Front Royal. Women in Networking - Guest Speaker: Kristin Black - Topic: The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. Kristin will share some of the conservation success stories, tales from the field, and ongoing research efforts from this local world-renowned research center. The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) plays a leading role in the Smithsonian’s global efforts to save wildlife species from extinction and train future generations of conservationists. FREE event please bring a lunch. 540-636-7007. 7pm - 8pm Lecture: MLK, Civil Rights, and Emancipation’s Centennial at Halprin-Harrison Hall, 600 Millwood Ave. Winchester. On Wednesday, January 23, 2019, join Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute for a FREE public lecture with Jonathan Noyalas, MCWI’s director–“A Joyous Daybreak”: MLK, Civil Rights, and Emancipation’s Centennial. The lecture will explore how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., leaned on the centennial of President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation

to mobilize the Civil Rights Movement 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. Thursday, January 24 A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. 6pm - 7pm Type II Diabetes Management Support Group at 333 W Cork St., Suite 100, Winchester. Additional information call Debbie at 540536-5106. 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/ Saturday, January 26 9am Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution January Meeting at the Clarion Inn, 711 Millwood Ave, Winchester. This is a breakfast meeting.

Cost is $12.00. If interested, please contact Dale Corey (540) 636-1263. 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 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, See CALENDAR, 30

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