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Virginia Beer Museum owner challenges Town’s off-street parking rule

A view from the fenced-in lot behind 14 and 16 Chester Street in Front Royal. Owner David Downes claims in a lawsuit that he is being treated as a “class of one” because the town requires him to maintain off-street parking similar use properties do not.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report After battling it out with the Warren County Planning Commission, neighboring business owners and the Front Royal Town Council and losing the battle for off-street parking requirement waivers, Virginia Beer Museum owner David Downes challenged council’s vote by filing with the circuit court to have the town council’s decision overturned.

He wants the court to overturn council’s decision to deny his museum’s off-street parking requirements.

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On June 21, 2018, a request was received from Downes to amend the town’s Code 175-127.3 to exempt the off-street parking requirements for his properties located at 14 and 16 Chester Street.

On September 19, 2018, the planning commission unanimously recommended against the requested change after a public hearing because it did not believe that it was appropriate to add more exemptions in the downtown area for any uses or properties until a parking strategy was developed to address the increasing demand there.

The property qualifies for a separate “lesser” exemption that applies to all legally existing commercial and industrial buildings (175-127). The exemptions don’t require Downes to meet the offstreet parking quantity requirements, but it does require that existing parking not be eliminated.

Therefore, the applicant is required to maintain the rear parking area of his property and use it in conjunction with the beer museum and offices.

On December 10, 2018 Council

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was given four options to approve this request.

They were: • Applicant Downes’s request: that Council affirm on its first reading an Ordinance to amend Front Royal Town Code so that it exempts properties on the portion of Chester Street from E. Main Street to Laura Virginia Hale Place from the requirement for off-street parking, as presented.

• Special Use Permit Alternative: that Council affirm on its first reading an Ordinance to amend Front Royal Town Code so that it exempts properties on the portion of Chester Street from E. Main Street to Laura Virginia Hale Place from the requirement for off-street parking but requires approval of a Special Use Permit, as presented.

• that Council affirm on its first reading an Ordinance to amend Front Royal Town Code, but exempt museums and art galleries from off-street parking requirements, as presented.

• that Council approve the recommendation of the Front Royal Planning Commission to deny the request from David Downes to exempt the requirement of “offstreet parking” requirements for

his properties located at 14 and 16 Chester Street.

Council approved the third on the first reading on December 10.

During the discussion period at the January 14th council meeting, Councilman Meza noted that, although it is unfortunate when downtown businesses have disagreements, it is not council’s position to moderate those. He stated that he would prefer that Inna Kolesnik, a neighboring business owner who complained about Downes’s parking situation during the pubic hearings, would be able to have access to her property without the fence, but it is up to Downes. He remarked that the town does need a strategy for parking downtown, though that may take multiple years for an actual parking plan. He noted that he would vote in the affirmative for the exemption.

Councilman William Sealock said that his real concern was there was no authority to note the past history of what took place within the area. He stated that he had concerns with the entire situation, including parking and safety, and he would be going with the planning commission’s recommendation.

Sealock stated that there were four motions listed on Council’s last agenda and he did not have time to do his research.

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the fall) and the traffic flow when it becomes a bottle neck at times.

The second and final vote for the waiver of off-street parking requirements failed with Councilwoman Letasha Thompson and Councilman Chris Holloway being the only two on the council to vote in favor for the waiver, with the rest of the council voting against the waiver.

On February 8, Downes filed a complaint for Declaratory Judgment and Petition for Writ of Certiorari in the Circuit Court of Warren County.

The summary of the Writ of Certiorari reads as follows: This Complaint seeks to reverse the Town Council’s decision of January 14th, that upholds town ordinances that intentionally and unconstitutionally treat the Plaintiff as a “class of one” without any

rational basis for treating similarly situated property owners differently that own (a) other art galleries and museums in town; (b) other properties on the west side of Chester Street between East Main and Peyton Street, and (c) other properties on Main Street and Jackson Street that are in the same revitalization area of downtown Front Royal.

The complaint then goes through the timeline of his attempt to get an Off-Street Parking requirements waiver.

Stated in the complaint, was that on the 1st, 15th and 18th of July 2018, the Planning and Zoning Commission of Front Royal conducted work sessions to discuss the amendment.

Downes attended each session and requested that the Virginia Beer Museum be treated similarly to other museums in town

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that were not required to have off-street parking or to have his property treated similarly to all of the properties adjacent to his property.

On September 19th, 2018, the planning commission conducted a public hearing where thirteen citizens spoke in favor of the proposed amendment and three spoke in opposition. At the same hearing, they unanimously recommended against the proposed amendment because they did not believe that it was appropriate to add more exemptions in the downtown area for any uses or properties until a parking strategy was developed to address the increasing demand for parking there.

Then the Front Royal Town Council took up the proposed amendment at an October 15th, 2018 work session. The complaint noted that Councilman William Sealock was present. During this work session Downes repeated his request to have his museum be treated like any other museum in town.

On December 10, council approved the amendment proposed

by Downes with a “non-binding” four votes in favor from Councilmen Sealock, Jacob Meza, Chris Morrison and Mayor Hollis Tharpe and three from Councilmen Eugene Tewalt, Gary Gillispie,

At the January 12th Town Council meeting, Front Royal’s Virginia Beer Museum owner David Downes makes his case for requesting that his business be exempt from the off-street parking requirements.

and John Connolly against.

So the town council affirmed on its first reading an ordinance to amend the Code, but to exempt museums and art galleries from off-street parking requirements.

It should be noted that at the time of this vote, there were four other museums less than a block away and also located on Chester Street that were exempt from offstreet parking requirements since those pre-dated the passage of the ordinance.

On January 14, a second and final reading and final vote on whether or not to pass and enact the amendment was taken.

During the discussion period, Sealock was the sole councilman to offer a basis for treating the property differently from other museums, adjacent properties and all of the properties exempt on Main and Jackson Street.

“Mr. Mayor, I have some real concerns. I tried to find data from the parking authority that was in

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control of the area before and, unbeknownst to me, there is no such data to tell us what the past history was. There was a great deal of parking there for the forty years I have been in town. What I am concerned about is a major concern. When we discussed this as a council, we were going with the Commission’s recommendation.

So, when I got the agenda, I reread that there were four motions. And when you look at the four motions, they are almost identical except for the last few words which I felt that we should have had discussion on about the change to the museum and did not happen as a council.

“We came into the meeting and were presented with four motions. I have a little concern with that. I did not have time to do my research to find out exactly other than that it has changed to the museum. The other thing that

concerns me is when we had the excessive “Peepers” that come into town, I was checking all of the streets to see what the traffic flow was and a lot of our tourists were confused about how to get where they want to go,” Sealock said at that meeting.

Sealock went on to explain that during his search for and inspection of the traffic flow he was almost hit by one of the tourists.

“So I bring these issues forward because I was really concerned about seeing four motions at the last work session. I finally got an answer as to why we had four motions and that troubles me because we never had the opportunity to discuss a museum option and it was not presented from the Commission as well. That is my concern. We did not have time to discuss the so-called four motions that came up. So, that is what I have to say about that,” he contin-

ued.

Tharpe asked Councilman Sealock, “Would you like to amend the motion to take it back to work session and discuss the four motions?”

Sealock’s response was, “No, it has gone on long enough.”

The complaint goes onto say that, as a result of the amendment being denied on January 14th, the Town Council intentionally treated Downes and the subject property he owned differently than similarly situated real estate owners that (a) operate museums on Chester Street, (b) own property on the border of the Subject Property, and (c) own property located in the down area designated as “Revitalization” area without a rational bases for being treated differently.

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the issue requiring a rational basis to treat Downes differently from similarly situated property owners. But for that misapprehension, he would have to recognize that an uninformed basis to treat Downes differently would, at a minimum, prompt him to follow the recommendation of the Zoning Commission to not decide the issue until further study could be conducted.”

Finally, the complaint lists the concerns that Downes is seeking the Circuit Court to answer. They are as follows: • Whether the Subject Property is similarly situated to the other museums located in the Town of Front Royal.

• Whether the Subject Property is similarly situated to the adjacent property owners located on Chester Street in the Town of Front Royal.

• Whether the Subject Property is similarly situated to the property owners located on the exempt portions of Main Street and Jackson Street in the Town of Front Royal.

• Whether the Subject Property is treated differently than the other museums located in the downtown area of the Town of Front Royal.

• Whether the Subject Property is treated differently than the adjacent properties located on Chester Street in the Town of Front Royal.

• Whether the Subject Property is

treated differently than the property owners located on the exempt portions of Main Street and Jackson Street in the Town of Front Royal.

• Whether the Town of Front Royal has a rational basis to treat the subject property differently than the other museums located in the Town of Front Royal.

• Whether the Town of Front Royal has a rational basis to treat the Subject Property differently than the adjacent properties located on Chester Street in the Town of Front Royal.

• Whether the Town of Front Royal has a rational basis to treat the Subject Property differently than the exempt properties located on Main Street and Jackson Street in the Town of Front Royal.

• Whether the Town of Front Royal should be enjoined from requiring the Subject Property to maintain off-street parking in excess of the six parking spaces adjoining the Peyton Street lot as long as a museum is operated at 16th Chester Street.

• Whether the Town of Front Royal should be enjoined from requiring the Subject Property to maintain off-street parking in excess of the six parking spaces adjoining the Peyton Street lot.

• Whether the town of Front Royal should be enjoined from requiring the Subject Property any off-street parking spaces.

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Town resident upset with utility fees, policies Dear Editor,

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In December, as silly as it sounds, I miscalculated a utility payment. The prior month’s bill and current bill were lumped together and I simply made an error in my math. I subsequently went out of town for the holidays. By the time I returned I’d been charged over 70 dollars in penalties and fees and my utilities were shut off. I was flabbergasted or perhaps naïve in thinking afterward that this must be a mistake that a public utility company would be so punitive in their methods for collecting payments. I waded through feelings of shame–the kind you get when you know you are delinquent on a bill–until I reached the appropriate emotions for my experience: sheer frustration and disgust.

As a result of my unpleasant experience I started digging around and asking questions about this institution that seems to be able to wield an unacceptable amount of power over the residents of this town. Like the residents at the town meeting I first focused on this so called PCA charge. After reading this article I was puzzled at the elaborate and detailed explanation given to residents by the

town manager. You see, I asked two different employees on two different occasions what this charge was and received a completely different, short answer. I was told, both times, that this is a ‘wholesale tax.’ No further explanation was provided.

The second time I asked I followed up with this question: “Is it a wholesale tax the town is charged for purchasing electricity and it is simply passed along to the residents?”

“Yes, I believe so”, was the response I was given.

So maybe both answers are correct or are one in the same, but why are two different answers being given to this question? It feels like there is a lack of transparency here.

I agree with the resident who called these charges “obscene.” My last bill came with a $70 PCA charge. That amounts to roughly one third of what I’m charged for electricity. Town Manager Waltz said in this meeting that one sees a PCA charge “a lot” in utilities. Well I beg to differ. Xcel Energy is the major supplier of electric and gas utilities out in Colorado and other neighboring states. As part of my ‘investigation’ into Front Royal’s billing methods I went back over two years of bills I had from Xcel. Not once was I ever charged anything called PCA. I was also looking for wholesale taxes added to my bill. I was charged a tax on every bill. It never amounted to more than $8.

Beyond this ridiculous PCA charge, I was stunned at how inflexible and punitive the Town of Front Royal is in their penalties and readiness to turn off one’s heat. This town’s poverty level rises above the national poverty level average. That amounts to a lot of people who struggle. I can’t fathom

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what people around here who struggle, live paycheck to paycheck, and otherwise have no financial safety net do when they come up short for their utility payments. It must be agonizing. It was explained to me that if a bill can’t be paid fully on time a payment arrangement can be made with the town. Fine, but that doesn’t stop the town from charging late fees. The town is essentially strapping those who are already struggling to pay their utility bill with added costs. This is outrageous. This is the behavior of credit card companies, payday loan companies, not nonprofit organizations. With my debacle I was charged a late fee, a penalty, a $50 turn off fee, and a turn on fee. I asked about the $50 turn off fee. Apparently this can run $20-$50, depending on “how many times over the years the town has had to come to your property”.

What? And why am I being charged a late fee and a penalty? Are these two things not one in the same?

In looking over my Xcel bills I was also scanning for penalties and late fees, because I know there were times when I probably had to pay my bill a little late. I found one late fee–in two years–for around $3. Xcel energy does not threaten utility cutoff until you have reached 30 days of delinquency.

Perhaps they understand that it may take two pay cycles for some people to catch up on their bills. Perhaps they understand that heat and light are essential needs for people and some flexibility is in order so long as they are not losing millions of dollars as a result of having that flexibility with their customers.

The last charge that I’m compelled to take issue with is a $30 “container fee” that has shown up on my bill recently. I’m currently occupying my

parent’s house while they live in North Carolina to help take care of their older parents. My parents have had the same “container” for at least 10 years.

So I can only assume that a bright shiny new container will arrive at this residence any day now right?

Amp Ohio is the power supplier for the Town of Front Royal. Our town manager was a board member of this company before he became Town Manager. I find that interesting. I also find it interesting that Amp Ohio is a nonprofit organization and in 2017 showed profits totaling 1.229 billion dollars. I’m sure it takes a good amount of money to operate a power company and there are ins and outs that I couldn’t begin to understand.

And I’m sure the margins on utility profits are so slim that these companies would otherwise go under if they didn’t have the muscle of a PCA charge carried out by their members to balance things out. On their website, similar sentiments are extolled like the ones our Town has maintained: they are all about providing affordable utility service to its members, or residents in the case of our town. Well I say actions speak louder than words. In this neck of the woods nobody is going to convince me that someone isn’t profiting off of the inordinate amount of fees attached to our utility bills.

I hope more residents start vocalizing their concerns over our utility bills. My coworkers and I have been having a bit of dialogue about this subject and we all seem to share the same concerns. At a minimum, the issue of inflexibility should be addressed.

Why, for example, do all utilities have to be paid all at once? Why shouldn’t residents have 30 days to pay the (at least) four different charges on our bills? When I was late on my December payment, all of my utilities were turned off, but the amount I did pay surely covered at least two of the utilities on my bill. All those extra fees I was charged could have been money I spent supporting a local business.

Maybe more residents would be out and about spending money at restaurants and such if they weren’t paying PCA charges. Let’s not encourage residents to support this town in other ways though.

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Kelly Veronica Powell The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Kelly Veronica Powell, age and address unknown, with three counts.

COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Kelly Veronica Powell did unlawfully and feloniously possess with the intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Cocaine. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously possess with the intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Fentanyl. Date of the offenses was on or about Oc-

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Renee Dawn Doffermire The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Renee Dawn Doffermire, 29, of 253 Brinklow Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Renee Dawn Doffermire, being guardian for, or person having custody of, B. B., a child under the age of eighteen years, willfully or negligently caused or permitted such child to be placed in a situation that its life, health or morals may be endangered. COUNT TWO: did, being guardian for, or person having custody of, M.B., a child

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Jessica Dawn Heflin The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about April 24, 2018, in the County of Warren, Jessica Dawn Heflin, 36, of 335 W. Duck St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin, this being a second or subsequent offense, said prior convictions occurring prior to the date alleged in this indictment.

Dowvikeo Mortinz Melton The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Dowvikeo Mortinz Melton, age and address unknown, with two counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Dowvikeo Mortinz Melton did unlawfully and feloniously possess with intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Cocaine, having previously been convicted of two or more such offenses or of substantially similar offenses in any other jurisdiction which occurred before the date of the offense alleged in the indictment. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously possess with intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin, having previously been convicted of two or more such of-

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Brian Thomas Jones The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about April 20, 2018, in the County of Warren, Brian Thomas Jones, 60, address unknown, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Phencyclidine.

Kenyada Hassan Lucas a/k/a Kenyada Hassan Proffitt The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about June 21, 2018, in the County of Warren, Kenyada Hassan Lucas a/k/a Kenyada Hassan Proffitt, 44, of 10006 Edgewater Terrace, Fort Washington, MD 20744, did unlawfully and feloniously possess with intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Cocaine, this being a second or subsequent offense, said prior convictions occurring prior to the date alleged in this indictment.

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Town at odds over curb and gutter waiver for new VFW building

Vice Mayor William Sealock refuses to budge from his position regarding the requirement for curb and guttering at the VFW Post 1860.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report When the Front Royal Town Council met for their regular 7 p.m. meeting on January 28, one of the items voted on was a request to waive curb and gutter requirements for the Samuel R. Millar VFW Post 1860 lodge construction at 1847 N. Royal Avenue.

Council received a letter from Jeffery D. Cook, the post’s commander, with a request to waive the requirements.

“I am writing to you on behalf of VFW Post 1860 members and our on-going rebuilding efforts.

Specifically, we understand our property located within Front Royal city limits is required under

Councilman Jacob Meza (center) feels that requiring the VFW Post 1860 to have curb and guttering would be taking advantage of tragedy when the original lodge building burned in 2015.

current code to install curb and gutter infrastructure. However, we understand a waiver may be granted and we request waiver consideration.

After studying our property’s location and proximity to the Shenandoah’s South Fork, we think there are strong technical and practical justifications for granting a waiver.

1. Existing Flood Plain: Curb and gutters on this particular North River Avenue section would channel and concentrate run-off flow, likely increasing erosion on our property and would adversely affect the natural drain field our property serves.

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Councilman Jacob Meza noted that he was not inclined to make the VFW install curb and gutter at the building.

Councilmen Chris Holloway and Letasha Thompson agreed Councilman William Sealock noted that he does not see why curb and gutter needed to be installed all the way around the parking lot as suggested on the site plan, though it should go along the roadway.

Then Vice Mayor Eugene Tewalt stated that curb and gutter needed to be installed at the street line.

Sealock expressed his agreement with Tewalt.

Meza stated that the town would be taking advantage of the VFW’s misfortune if the town required curb and gutter where it was not previously installed.

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• Curb and gutter is required along the portion of N. Royal Avenue that fronts the proposed development. The curb and gutter shown around the perimeter of the parking lot is optional, and not required by the town. Along with the proposed lodge, the site plan includes 48 parking spaces, including 2 handicap accessible spaces, parking lot landscaping, and relocation of the water meter.

The proposed building will comply with the required setbacks, height and floodplain regulations.

During that work session, Council commented on the request as well.

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Mayor Hollis Tharpe said that two motions could be put on the agenda – with and without the curb and gutter. He then changed his mind and decided on one mo-

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Sealock also stated that mud has rolled down the hill and he would not support lack of curb and gutter at the site.

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tunity to comment on the agenda item again before taking a vote.

First to comment was Meza and he repeated what he had said during the work session, that he was against the VFW having to make any additions they were not required to make prior to the structure building. He would not support this as it was only allowed due to the shortage of funding and the VFW had passed the two years needed to obtain it.

Vice Mayor William Sealock stated that he is a life member of VFW Post 1860, and he is very appreciative of the items he received from them when he served in Iraq.

He reminded everyone what the site had looked like and presented photos of the surrounding area.

Sealock stated that the area with and without curb and gutter would make a large difference, and surrounding parcels have a lot of mud. He noted that the area also has a Civil War marker and it was quite muddy and becomes flooded at times with runoff water. He said that curb and gutter should be required with a new building – not waived.

Councilman Tewalt held firm to his usual position on the curb and gutter issue by stating that the photos do not show the water standing that was about 4” deep. He voiced his support with Sealock. He said that the town should require the curb and gutter with a brand-new building surrounded by a mud hole.

Meza asked whether the town could mandate the VFW to place curb and gutter if the structure had not burned and was now being rebuilt.

Front Royal Town Manager Joseph Waltz stated that the town could not do so.

Meza stated that he may agree that there is a problem with the water in the area, though if the building had not burned to the ground, and the town could not require them to install the curb and gutter, he would not support the improvement.

Holloway asked about the curb and gutter installed along the

roadway in the area currently in place. He said that if the town paid for the curb currently in place then the town should pay for the improvements across the road as well. He voiced his support with Councilman Meza, that the town was taking advantage of the situation since the building was destroyed by fire.

Tewalt disagreed that they were taking advantage and pointed out that the ordinance states that the curb and gutter is required at this stage and that they were following that ordinance.

Councilwoman Letasha Thompson stated that it would be nice to have the improvements; however, the waiver is allowed, and she disagrees with the request for curb and gutter.

Sealock stated that it has been an eyesore for many years, the VFW recognizes the issue, and the water has to go somewhere. He noted that if the building is being enhanced then they should have proper improvements of curb and gutter.

Councilman Gillispie declared that he would not vote for the amendment, saying that if it had been rebuilt within the time frame the curb and gutter would not have been required.

When the vote was taken on the agenda item to waive requirements to put curb and guttering along North Royal Avenue for the VFW Post 1860 the motion passed 4-2 with Sealock and Tewalt voting no.

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Council holds several public hearings at Jan. 28 meeting Councilman Gary Gillispie addresses the town council at the January 28th Town Council meeting.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report Front Royal Town Council held several public hearings at their regular meeting on January 28 at the at the Warren County Government Center.

Council voted on the hearings after the discussion periods and either moved the agenda item onto the second reading or voted to disapprove it.

The first public hearing was a request for council to amend proffers for a vacant commercial property located west of 986 John Marshall Highway to assist with the selling and development of the land. Proffers for the property were approved as part of a rezoning application in 2000 and the Planning Commission approved the revisions in 2018.

On December 3, 2018, council requested the applicant revise the proffers to restrict evening hours for retail uses. The applicant revised the proffers and a new proffer statement includes new language that restricts retail stores that are open between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. On January 7, 2019 council requested that at the time the property is developed, the existing evergreen trees along the rear of the property should be

Councilwoman Letasha Thompson (left) listens along with Councilman Chris Holloway (right) as Councilman Jacob Meza addresses his colleagues on the Town Council.

removed and replanted with new trees that comply with the specifications of Town Code 156-5.

In addition, an opaque vinyl fence should be placed along the entire rear property line eight feet in height. Council is requested to affirm on its first reading a revised proffer statement submitted by BMW Real Estate L.L.C., owner of 1.68 acres, which is a vacant lot located to the west of 986 John Marshall Highway, to include the last two conditions made on January 7,

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Mayor Hollis Tharpe opened the public hearing and since no one came forward to speak, Tharpe closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Letasha Thompson made the motion and it was seconded by Councilman Jacob Meza that the council affirm on its first reading the revised proffer statement submitted by BMW Real Estate L.L.C to include the stated conditions.

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The second public hearing was a request that council approve a Special Use Permit submitted

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seconded the motion to approve the special permit submitted by Dixon to build a single-family detached dwelling with the conditions recommended by the planning commission.

The vote was taken, and it passed 6-0. The agenda item will now move on to another reading and a final vote.

The final public hearing was a

request to council for a Special Use Permit submitted by Samuel R. Millar, VFW Post 1860, for establishment of a VFW lodge (Assembly Hall) to be built at the location at 1847 N. Royal Avenue it occupied before it was destroyed by fire and demolished in 2015.

The portion of the property where the lodge will be located is within the I-1 Zoning District and Flood-

plain Overlay District. The proposed new lodge is designed to be elevated and designed to comply with current floodplain regulations The planning commission recommended approval upon the following conditions: • The proposed lodge shall conform with all applicable Town Codes, including, but not limited

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to, zoning, noise, special event and floodplain regulations.

• Town Council, or other designated representatives, may inspect the property at any reasonable time to ensure compliance with local regulations, including, but not limited to, the conditions placed on this special use permit. Upon inspection of the property, if it is found that the property is not in compliance with local regulations, including but not limited to, the conditions of this special use permit, the town may revoke this special use permit after notice to the applicant and public hearing.

Mayor Tharpe opened the public hearing and closed it due to no one rising to speak. Vice Mayor Sealock moved and was seconded

by Councilman Chris Holloway that the council approve the Special Use Permit submitted by Samuel R. Millar, VFW Post 1860.

The motion was approved by a 6-0 vote. The item will now move onto a second reading and final vote on whether or not to approve the Special Use Permit.

The next item voted on was a second reading asking council to adopt, on its second and final reading, an ordinance to amend a Front Royal Town Code pertaining to electricity, to bring it up-to-date and consistent with other areas of the town code, as presented.

Councilman Gary Gillispie

moved, and was seconded by Holloway, that council adopt on its second and final reading the ordinance to amend the code. The vote to implement the change was taken and it passed on a 6-0 vote.

Next on the council’s agenda was to move to adopt on its second and final reading an Ordinance to Amend Front Royal Town Code pertaining to the Composition, Appointment and Terms of Office for the Urban Forestry Advisory Commission (UFAC), as presented. If approved, UFAC would be made up of not less than five (5) members.

Meza moved and it was seconded by Holloway, that council adopt to amend the code The vote was taken and passed on a 6-0 vote.

The last item was a council appointment to the Joint Tourism Advisory Committee to serve as the representative from a lodging property to an unexpired term expiring June 9th, 2022.

Thompson moved and was seconded by Jacob Mesa, that council appoint Mary Bayer as the lodging property representative to the Joint Tourism Advisory Committee to an unexpired term expiring June 9, 2022.

The vote passed on a 6-0 vote.

The Mayor then adjourned the regular meeting so the council could go into a closed session.

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Another Rabid Raccoon in Warren County Seek Help Immediately if You Were Exposed The Lord Fairfax Health District is notifying the public of a rabid raccoon found on Knob Lane, off of Route 735 (Bowman Hollow Road) in northwest Warren County on February 4. Local Animal Control captured the raccoon and it tested positive for rabies. The raccoon is known to have interacted with one dog. That dog was up to date on its rabies shots, so it is getting a booster rabies shot and is on 45 day confinement. This is the normal procedure for a vaccinated animal that may have been exposed to rabies. On January 28, another rabid raccoon was confirmed in Linden.

The Lord Fairfax Health District would like to alert the community that anyone who received a bite or scratch, or were otherwise exposed to the saliva, from a raccoon around February 4 in the area of Knob Lane, off of Route 735 (Bowman Hollow Road) in northwest Warren County should seek care at the nearest emergency department immediately.

Rabies is a deadly disease that is 100 percent fatal once symptoms begin, but can be prevented with treatment if it begins immediately after exposure.

The Lord Fairfax Health District encourages everyone to vaccinate their pets, to protect them, family members, loved ones and the community at large from rabies.

Virginia law requires domestic animals to be vaccinated against rabies.

In addition to keeping pets vaccinated and keeping vaccinations current, take these steps to protect family members and pets

from rabies: • Avoid contact with wild animals or stray cats and dogs; • Do not feed wild animals or stray cats and dogs; • Report stray animals to your local animal control agency; • Eliminate outdoor food sources around the home; and • Keep pets confined to your property or walk them on a leash.

For more information, visit www.vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-epidemiology/rabies-control/ or call the Warren County Health Department at 540-6353159.

on February 5, 2019, Forest, Whitney and the dog were discovered in a partially ice covered pond on the property.

With assistance from Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue, Jane Whitney, Nancy Forest and the dog were removed from the pond. Whitney and Forest were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy to be conducted.

The Warren County Sheriff ’s Office offers our condolences to both families.

This incident is still currently under investigation and anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Lieutenant Phillip Henry II at 540635-7100 or ltphenry@warrencountysheriff.org

dence are equipped with working smoke alarms. Fire and Rescue crews will be going door-to-door throughout the community in the area of this fire incident on Tuesday, February 5th and Wednesday, February 6th checking smoke alarms and offering free alarms to be installed at no cost.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Fire Marshal Gerry Maiatico at 540-636-3830 or Front Royal Police Detective David Fogle at 540-636-2208.

Bentonville tragedy On February 4, 2019 at approximately 7:25 PM, the Warren County Sheriff ’s received the report of a missing person. Nancy Borders Forest, a 74 year old female from 97 Boulder Rd in Front Royal, was reported missing by her spouse. Forest was last seen by her spouse at approximately 2:00 PM at their residence. When Forest left her residence in her vehicle she had one of her dogs with her and was going to pick up another dog she owned from her groomers. It was determined Forest never arrived at the groomers.

Winchester Medical Center, Warren Memorial Hospital and the Winchester Emergency Veterinary Clinic were contacted to see if any communications had been made with Forest. All of the above had no contact with Forest.

During the course of the investigation Forest’s vehicle was located at a friend’s home at 1451 Whitney Lane, which is the residence of Jane Angela Whitney, a 69 year old female. Whitney and Forest were not at the residence.

Deputies checked the neighborhood of Whitney Lane including neighbors of Whitney in an attempt to locate both females.

Walking trails along with other surrounding areas were searched and at approximately 12:15 AM

in a parking lot in the 2500 block of Pleasant Valley Road. He was taken into custody without incident.

The investigation into the incidents is still ongoing. England is reported to have exposed his penis to several adult females. At least one of the incidents resulted in England forcibly sodomizing a 28 year old female, who was treated and released from the Winchester Medical Center. None of the victims were known to England.

England is currently being held without bond at the Northwest Regional Adult Detention Center on charges of forcible sodomy, public intoxication, and possession of marijuana. Additional charges will be sought. The Winchester Police Department appreciates the assistance provided by the Frederick County and Winchester City Sheriff ’s Offices during this incident.

Man arrested for forcible sodomy following reports of indecent exposure Victim Identified in Fatal Apartment Fire The victim who was found inside of a Wednesday morning fatal apartment fire has been identified as Ms. Jennifer Lee Roberts, 51 year old female. Ms. Roberts was the sole occupant the apartment in which fire crews responded to on Wednesday Morning for a fire which significantly damaged the entire apartment complex and displaced the residents of 10 apartment units.

The cause of the fire incident and manner of death continues to be investigated by the Warren County Fire Marshal’s Office, Front Royal Police Criminal Investigations Division, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Investigators have determined that the smoke alarms within the apartment unit where the fire incident originated were not functional at the time of the fire. Fire Officials remind the community to ensure that each sleeping room and common area of the resi-

On February 9, 2019, at approximately 8:30 pm., the Winchester Police Department (WPD) responded to three separate incidents of a male exposing himself to females in the 2300 – 2500 blocks of South Pleasant Valley Road in the City of Winchester.

WPD officers located Justin Michael England, 35 years of age, of Front Drive in Frederick County,

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Registration for all leagues is $275.00 per team, if paid on or before March 24, 2019 at 9:00 PM and $300.00 per team, if paid between March 25 and on or before

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CEPTED AFTER March 25, 2019 at 9:00 PM. All days are subject to change at the discretion of the Warren County Parks and Recreation Department.

To see if any of these programs are eligible for online registration, visit us on the web at parksandrecreation.warrencountyva.net Registration information for any of these programs can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Friday, 8:00 a.m.

– 7:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@warrencountyva.net.

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Warren County Community Center The Warren County Community Center will close at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2019 to the general public for the Warren County Parks and Recreation Department to host its FatherDaughter dance for registered participants.

The Community Center will re-open on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

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and payments department, debtrecovery services, the advanced metering infrastructure, member information system, and member service training.

Johnson has nearly 10 years of experience in the utility industry.

In his most recent role, David served as the key accounts executive where he helped existing businesses with energy management and worked to attract new economic development into the REC service territory. Prior to that role, Johnson was the demand response administrator and early in his career at REC, he served as the research analyst compiling, analyzing, and maintaining research data for the Cooperative.

Johnson received a master’s degree in business administration from Liberty University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from James Madison University. He lives with his wife and two daughters in Essex County.

Warren County hires attorney for EDA matter The County of Warren has entered into a contract with Winchester-based Attorney Robert T. Mitchell, Jr. Mr. Mitchell is a partner with the firm of Hall, Monahan, Engle, Mahan & Mitchell which has offices in Winchester.

Mr. Mitchell will be available to represent the County Board of Supervisors in any instance that County Attorney Dan Whitten, who also serves as legal counsel for the Front Royal Warren County Economic Development Authority (EDA), would have a potential conflict in his representation of the Board of Supervisors.

According to County Administrator Doug Stanley, ‘’We have retained Mr. Mitchell’s services to provide legal counsel to represent the Board of Supervisors on the accounting and debt service issues regarding the EDA. Mr. Mitchell has decades of experience in local government law including representing Clarke County and

we value his knowledge and experience. Time will tell how much his services will be needed on this matter.”

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The R-MA Falcon Scholars were humbled and inspired by meeting a true American hero, though CWO Williams asserted during the dedication speech that he was just a regular person.

“It was humbling to see him, because he is a fairly small man, in physical stature, but has such a large heart. It’s truly astounding to think that he wielded a flamethrower and overcame his disadvantage of being small (compared to some of the tall large soldiers) and pushed on, showing courage that is rarely seen,” said Jake Hannas FS’19. “While I seek to begin my time in the military, I look to Woody as a role model as someone to emulate. I was moved while listening to him talk about the bonds formed with his fellow soldiers, and it is a bond I desire to have with my fellow Airmen as I move forward.”

“This was an honor because we will be the last generation to have living World War II veterans, so it is important to learn the stories from the great men that fought for our freedom in the great war, especially from a man like Mr. Williams,” said Seth Rivera FS’19. “He and many others laid down their lives, and we must give them the highest appreciation. We will always remember Mr. Williams and all Medal of Honor recipients as heroes, but Mr. Williams said in his speech that even though these men and himself did extraordinary actions beyond the call of duty, they’re just regular men. Because of that, they have inspired me to join the service and carry on the tradition of having great men protecting this great nation.

I will forever remember meeting Mr.Williams, and I hope our generation and future generations have people with the same fortitude as he does.”

Park & Ride crash On February 4th, 2019 at 12:55pm Front Royal Police units were dispatched to Winchester

Road in the area of the Crooke Run Park & Ride for a report of a 2-vehicle crash. Units arrived on scene and found that 2 vehicles were involved in a side impact collision. It was determined that one vehicle was traveling North on Winchester Road and one vehicle was entering Winchester Road from the park and ride. Anyone that was in the area or witnessed this crash is asked to contact Officer J.D. Noland (540)635-2111.

disabled or 65+ years of age, and who meet income limits and other filing requirements.

Forms are available in the Real Estate Office of City Hall, on the City website in the Commissioner of the Revenue Forms section, or by mail upon request. As a courtesy, the Commissioner’s office has mailed applications to prior year applicants.

The 2019 qualifying levels remain unchanged: • Net Financial Worth: Not exceeding $75,000, excluding value of principal dwelling and lot, up to one acre.

• Income: Tax relief exemptions are based upon the annual gross household income brackets: Income Real Estate Level Tax Exemption $0-$25,000 100% $25,001-$30,000 75% $30,001-$35,000 50% $35,001-$40,000 25%

Breakfast meeting The Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will be having a meeting Saturday, February 23rd at the Clarion Inn, Winchester, VA. This is a breakfast meeting that starts at 9am. Cost is $12.00.

If interested, please contact Dale Corey (540) 636-1263.

Real Estate Tax Relief The City of Winchester is now accepting 2019 applications for real estate tax relief for the elderly and disabled. Full or partial tax relief is available to those homeowners who are either permanently

• Tax Relief Maximum: At any qualifying level, the maximum relief amount is $1,500.

Completed applications, with required documentation, must be returned to City Hall by Monday April 1, 2019 to be considered for real estate tax relief. Completed applications by mail will be considered timely if postmarked by a certified postal carrier as of that date. As the City requires annual filing for this benefit, Commissioner of the Revenue Ann Burkholder reminds current recipients that they are required to file and qualify anew in order to continue receiving benefits.

City Business License Renewal Reminder All businesses and individuals subject to gross receipts business

license tax in the City of Winchester must file and pay for a 2019 annual business license by Thursday, March 1, 2019.

Commissioner of the Revenue Ann Burkholder reminds businesses that prompt remittance can save both time and money.

Timely filings may be made in person or with a postal carrier postmark on or before March 1st.

Filings beyond the deadline are subject to ten percent (10%) late filing fees, plus ten percent (10%) late payment and interest charges.

The office of the Commissioner of the Revenue has mailed renewal packets to those businesses with prior licenses. Forms are also available in the Commissioner of the Revenue Office of City Hall, on the City website www. winchesterva.gov in the Commissioner of the Revenue Forms section or by mail upon request.

Please contact the office of the Commissioner of the Revenue at 540-667-1815 with any questions.

Fundraiser Benefit Vera Bradley, Premier Designs and Thirty-One Bingo will be held Saturday, March 2, 2019 at John H. Enders Fire & Rescue Social Hall, 9 S. Buckmarsh St, Berryville. Doors open at 1pm and Bingo starts at 2pm.

Event benefits the nonprofit Blue Ridge Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship. Tickets are $20

in advance or $25 at the door.

14 prize-filled games. Raffles for Grand Prize worth more than $200, 50/50 and Themed Baskets.

Chili, hotdogs, snacks and beverages available. Proceeds will provide scholarships for students with special needs and funds to help care for our therapy horses and ponies. For tickets or for more information, contact Margie Youngs at 540-533-2777 or at brcthinc@hotmail.com. Tickets can also be purchased online at https://march2019bingo.brownpapertickets.com

Flu Cases are Still on the Rise: No-Cost Flu Shots Available at all Lord Fairfax Health District Clinics Cases of influenza (“the flu”) are still increasing in Virginia, and the flu season has yet to peak. Flu season usually continues through May, so, if you have not gotten the shot, it is not too late, and you can now get it at no out-of-pocket cost.

The Lord Fairfax Health District advises everyone that getting a flu shot is not only the single best way to protect yourself from getting sick, it is also the best way to prevent the spread of flu to others.

“Flu season is really just getting going this year,” says Lord Fairfax Health District Director Colin Greene, MD, MPH. “Getting vaccinated against the flu greatly reduces your chance of suffering several days of flu-induced

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A flu shot cannot cause the flu.

Influenza was connected to 70,000 deaths last winter in the United States. Those with the highest risk

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district run out, flu shots will be offered at no cost to the patient at all health department clinics in the Lord Fairfax Health District (Shenandoah, Page, Warren, Clarke and Frederick counties and the city of Winchester). If the patient has insurance, the clinic will bill insurance. Walk-in flu shots area available most weekdays, (except holidays) from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. For locations and phone numbers, visit www.vdh.virginia.gov/lord-fairfax/district-offices/.

Flucontact shots are your also available from and marketing your healthcare provider, and at most pharmacies and clinics in drug stores, grocery stores and big box retailers. Use the “Flu Vaccine Finder” at www.vaccinefinder.org to find providers in your ZIP code.

needed. The Warren County Fair and non-profits, moon-bounce, offers music, motorsport events, face-painting, magic and balloon pulling contests, animal shows, animals for the kids, a car show and a Monster truck event. The and live music at the Gazebo! fair also helps our young people Stay tuned to our Facebook page gain knowledge, confidence, and at www.Facebook.com/FrontRoyleadership skills through various aliba for more information.

4-H events. If you can only come Mark your calendars for May to meetings to offer ideas, or you 11th, Family Fun Day is fast apcan come out on a weekend and proaching. Parade and sponsor mow the grass, or if you can only information is available now. See help for a few hours one night of the folks at C & C Frozen Treats the fair, great! Our motto is, “No at 409 E Main, Front Royal, VA one can do everything, but every- 22630 for complete details. Call one can do something!”To join (540) 450-7939, or visit www.facethe WarrenorCounty Fair Associabook.com specialist our office with your approval or any changes. tion and help the families in our community make memories, Call (540) 635-5827, Email: wcfair@ comcast.net, visit www.warrencountyfair.com or mail to: P.O. Box 1555, Front Royal, Virginia 22630. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. Financial Education Volunteers Sought Membership dues are $35 paid annually and are due now for the Virginia Cooperative Extension current year.

The Front Royal Independent is seeking volunteers who are inBusiness Alliance (FRIBA) will terested in helping families learn host its 9th Taste of the Town skills to manage their finances on Friday evening, April 26 from more effectively. Master Finan6 to 9 p.m. on Main Street in cial Education Volunteers receive downtown Front Royal! Save the 30 hours of in-depth training, afdate, cause you won’t want to miss ter which they agree to provide this family-friendly event. Food a minimum of 50 hours of serfrom local eateries, tables of in- vice to the program. Our Winter formation from area businesses

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2019 Master Financial Education Volunteer training will begin on March 6th every Wednesday in Winchester for nine weeks. Volunteers can choose to attend from 1-4 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. or mix and match sessions to suit their schedule. Training topics include budgeting, credit, banking, insurance, and debt management, as well as communications skills, group facilitation, community resources, etc. Volunteers can be involved in a variety of ways, including team-teaching money management classes, working with small groups, or assisting with an array of tasks, such as marketing, grant writing, data entry, and staffing special events. Bi-lingual volunteers are especially needed. Potential volunteers must complete an application and agree to reference checks and a background check in order to participate. If you would like additional information on volunteering or to receive an application, contact Karen Poff by e-mail at kpoff@vt.edu or by phone at 540-635-4549. Potential volunteers can also learn more about our programs by visiting us here http://warren.ext.vt.edu/ programs/nsvfep.html

Winchester Police now offering online registration for Teen Citizen Academy The Winchester Police Department (WPD) is now accepting applications for its March 30 session of the Teen Citizen Police Academy. In order to make the registration process easier and more user-friendly, the application is now an online webform instead of a printed document. A simple scan of the QR code, located near the bottom of the promotional materials and posters, will take users directly to the registration form.

As in previous Academies, participants will enjoy an inside look at the WPD with a mix of demonstrations and discussions. Topics

will include, but are not limited to: Criminal Investigation Officer Recruitment/Testing Emergency Communications Center (Dispatch) Police Training/Field Training Juvenile Offenders/School Resource Officer Gang Activity Narcotics & Drugs/K-9 Demo Crimes Against Children/Domestic Violence SWAT “It was awesome to meet the officers and get an inside look at what’s going on inside the department,” stated program graduate Anastasia Phillips. “They (officers) are like superheroes, but on the street.”

The free, one-day class will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end with a graduation ceremony at 5:15 p.m.

Parents or guardians who are interested in signing up their teens for the class that have questions may contact program coordinator Detective William Griffith at william.griffith@winchesterva.gov.

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Sons of Confederate Veterans raffle Art Contest for Kids

Colonel John S. Mosby Camp commander Bruce Colton (right) presents Randy Almarode of Front Royal a .50 caliber black powder rifle, first prize in the raffle launched by the Sons of Confederate Veterans at Front Royal’s October 2018 Festival of Leaves. Composed of the male descendants of Confederate soldiers, the SCV is charged with maintaining war memorials and graves, observing Confederate memorial days and encouraging southern historical study. The Mosby Camp will soon embark on a Stokes Steed Cemetery cleanup. Among its commemorative events was the January 26 Lee Banquet featuring retired U.S. Army historian Kim Holien, who spoke on Colonel Mosby and the 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry, also known as Mosby’s Rangers.

Drs. Frederick and Daisy Broadhead of Front Royal Dental Care are sponsoring an art contest in honor of February being National Children’s Dental Health Month.

(NCDHM) This is a great opportunity to encourage kids to take responsibility for their oral health. Many public health studies have concluded that children with poor oral health are more likely to experience dental pain, miss school, and obtain low academic achievement. Establishing a good oral hygiene routine including regular dental visits, can improve the lives of children and impact their longterm health as adults.

To celebrate, Drs. Frederick and Daisy Broadhead are excited to announce a children’s art contest.

The goal of the contest is to foster learning about dental health through artistic expression.

“We believe that children have great imaginations. By bringing it together with fun, color and a friendly competition, everyone enjoys the benefits of helping our young ones learn the importance

of dental hygiene,” they say.

Contest Criteria: • The 2019 contest will run February 1st through March 1st.

• Artwork should focus on this year’s NCDHM’s campaign slogan, “Brush and clean in between to build a healthy smile.”

• There will be three winners selected from the following categories: K-1, grades 2-3 and grades 4-5.

• Each winner will receive a $50 gift card and a child’s Sonicare toothbrush.

• Standard 8.5 x 11 paper is suitable for entries.

• Participants can create and design their original artwork using any medium they choose (e.g. crayons, colored pencils, markers, water colors, paints, etc.)

• Include child’s name, grade, school and contact information on the back of the artwork.

In addition, the school with the highest percentage of participation will receive a $1,000 donation from Drs. Frederick and Daisy Broadhead. Participants from the winning school will also each receive a dental care kit.

The contest is open to Warren County Public Elementary Schools and private schools within Warren County and the surrounding area. Homeschoolers may participate in the individual categories. Entries should be submitted through the schools or may be submitted to Front Royal Dental Care located at 80 W. 4th Street.

Drs. Frederick and Daisy Broadhead and their staff promote and educate dental health through numerous community-wide programs and volunteer efforts. In addition to his dental practice, Dr. Frederick Broadhead is also the dental director of St. Luke Community Clinic. St. Luke’s provides

free dental and medical care to the citizens of Warren County.

For information, contact Cara Broadhead at Front Royal Dental Care, 80 W. 4th Street, Front Royal, VA 22630, call (540) 635-4567 or visit www.frontroyaldentalcare. com

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Front Royal Man Arrested Following Probation Search On Wednesday, February 13, 2019, Marquise Cameron, 19, of Front Royal, was charged and arrested with two counts of §18.2374.1:1 Possession of Child Pornography. These charges were placed after a probation search was conducted at Cameron’s residence, 1314 Madison Avenue, where detectives took possession of his cellular devices. No further details are available in this case due to the investigation still pending.

Cameron was transported to the Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren Regional Jail where he was also charged with a violation of his probation. Marquise Cameron was ordered to be held without bond with a pending court date of March 21, 2019 at 9:00am in Warren County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.

Anyone with any further information in reference to this case is asked to contact Front Royal Police Detective M.R. Ramey at

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Addiction Medicine Practice Opens 8th Treatment Center in Northern Shenandoah Valley SaVida Health, a leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol addiction, is pleased to announce the opening of its treatment center in Front Royal, Virginia. SaVida is currently scheduling new

patient appointments and accepts most forms of insurance including Medicaid. Learn more about SaVida Health’s Front Royal location by visiting bit.ly/FRaddiction or calling (833) 356-4080 to make a confidential inquiry.

The Front Royal treatment center, SaVida’s eighth and second in Virginia, offers a wholistic approach to care including counseling, recovery support services, and medical care delivered by licensed clinical professionals.

In order to assist patients in recovery, the center’s doctors and nurse practitioners prescribe and carefully manage FDA approved medications, e.g. buprenorphine

and naltrexone (common brand names Suboxone, Sublocade and Vivitrol). This integrated approach to treatment is widely accepted as the most effective form of outpatient treatment for opioid and alcohol addiction today. The center has been certified by the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance (Virginia’s Medicaid Program) as a preferred officebased opioid treatment (POBOT) provider.

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Children’s activities at Samuels Library These are the events taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library from February 16-28. 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.

Saturday, February 16 – 11:00 No Two Alike. We will highlight the life of Snowflake Bentley, who discovered the unique design of each snowflake, and affirm the uniqueness of each child. We will watch a short biographical film on the life of Snowflake Bentley, make a wintery craft, and enjoy a seasonal snack.

For ages 7 and up. Registration begins January 16.

2:00 Game On! Sample games from our new video game collection and give us your recommendations for more titles at our first Game On! program for teens! For ages 12-18. Registration begins January 16.

Tuesday, February 19 – 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. It will be fun to guide the Sphero robots through the obstacle course using the app! For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins January 19.

Wednesday, February 20 and Thursday, February 21 – 10:15 Toddler Story time.

11:00 Preschool Story time.

George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson. The Childhood of Famous Americans will be the theme of our stories, songs and craft this week. Siblings welcome.

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11:00 World of Lego. Children ages 5 and up are invited to explore all the amazing things you can do with Legos. We’ll have some winter-themed building projects this month. Registration begins January 23.

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!

Tuesday, February 26 – 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. Have a heart! We will be learning about the circulatory system at this week’s club. For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins January 26.

Wednesday, February 27 and Thursday, February 28 – 10:15 Toddler Story time.

11:00 Preschool Story time.

Storytime doesn’t get bigger than this: Elephants! Hear the stories, sing the songs, and do a craft about these mighty creatures.

Siblings welcome.

Samuels Public Library Adult Programming March 1-15 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 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. Moms are welcome to bring their babies and other small children with them.

This month’s meeting will be March 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. 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. (March 7th & 21st) Got the Blues: Craft Workshop: Shake off the wintertime blues and awaken your creative spirit. Join us on Saturday, March 9th at 2:00 PM for warmth, good cheer and great companionship as we create cool things with worn out blue jeans. This is an adult program but mature children accompanied by a responsible adult are always welcome.

Genealogy Workshop: Interested in learning about your family’s history? Samuels Public Library invites you to come out Tuesday, March 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 (March 13th & 27th). All ability levels welcome.

Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Happy Hour Ads

see a slew of new advertisements from their favorite hangouts — ads that include prices for happy hour specials.

Legislation moving through this year’s General Assembly would allow restaurants and bars to include drink prices in their happy hour advertisements.

Currently, restaurants and bars

By Caitlin Morris Capital News Service Virginia bar patrons might soon

By JoAnn Derson * Keep a cutting board in place with a lightly damp kitchen towel underneath. It won’t slide. Cutting a juicy fruit? Even better. The towel catches drips off the side. * Soften butter in a jiffy without a microwave. Cut into pats and let sit for 10-15 minutes. The smaller the pat, the quicker it softens. * “Overwhelmed by paper clutter?

Using a plastic file box, gather papers in file folders, simply filling up each folder before moving to the next. Then, go folder to folder, and decide what should be kept or tossed/shred/recycled. You should be left with a much smaller amount, which you can file with other like items.” -- A.N. in New Hampshire * “Store your kids’ favorite breakfast cereal in a large jar with a measuring scoop. This will help children be more independent and stop them from pouring too much in a bowl -- and spilling cereal all over the floor.” -- R.Y. in Virginia * Quick pickled vegetables can make a perfect little side dish or even garnish that makes you look like a fancy cook. Just add a bit of salt and sugar to white vinegar, then add some thinly sliced veggies -- carrots, cucumber, cabbage, beans or squash. Let sit for 20 minutes or more, then drain and serve. * “What I’m loving right now: marinated fresh cheese! Slice or chunk fresh mozzarella or goat cheese, and throw it in a bowl with some olive oil, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, fresh herbs or what have you. The longer it sits, the yummier it gets. It doesn’t last long around here!” -- V.R. in Florida Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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can advertise in a number of ways that they have a happy hour — such as posters, social media and websites — but they can’t advertise the drink prices outside their buildings. The ads can convey only the time of the special and

By The History Channel * On Feb. 6, 1820, the first organized immigration of freed slaves to Africa from the United States departs New York on a journey to Sierra Leone, in West Africa. The expedition was partially funded by the U.S. Congress, which appropriated $100,000.

the type of drink or brand being offered. The current law applies even to a recorded answering machine message.

The House of Delegates this week joined the Senate in passing legislation to loosen the rules. The House voted 94-2 in favor of SB 1726, which was approved unanimously by the Senate in January.

The bill now goes to the governor to be signed into law.

The legislation would now permit happy hour ads to include the prices of drink specials and other creative marketing techniques “provided that such techniques do not tend to induce overconsumption or consumption by minors.”

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* On Feb. 19, 1861, Jefferson Davis, a former U.S. senator from Mississippi, learns he has been selected president of the new Confederate States of America. It was not a position Davis wanted, but he accepted it out of a sense of duty. * On Feb. 9, 1900, the silver trophy known today as the Davis Cup is first put up for competition when American collegian Dwight Filley Davis challenges British tennis players to come across the Atlantic and compete against his Harvard team. In 1904, Belgium and France entered the competition. * On Feb. 8, 1924, America’s first execution by lethal gas is carried out in Nevada. The executed man was Tong Lee, who was convicted of murdering a rival Chinese gang member. Lethal gas was seen as a more humane method of carrying out death sentences. * On Feb. 4, 1938, Walt Disney releases “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” the first animated feature to be produced in English and in Technicolor. Naysayers warned him that audiences, especially adults, wouldn’t sit through a feature-length cartoon fantasy about dwarfs. The film was a smash hit.

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chef Geoff Tracy sued the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, saying the current law violated the First Amendment.

Tracy contended that the restrictions on happy hour advertisements infringed on his right to free speech, making them unconstitutional — and hurting his business in Northern Virginia.

Tracy also owns restaurants in Maryland and Washington, D.C., where he faces no such restrictions.

“Virginia has some antiquated ideas about what people should be allowed to do socially,” said Darin Pilger, the general manager of Bandito’s Burrito Lounge in Richmond.

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Bar patrons might be surprised by the number of laws restricting drink specials. For example, two-for-one drink specials are illegal and happy hour is forbidden from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Promotions for discounts are limited to being called “happy hour” or “drink specials” — there’s no room for “margarita Mondays” under current law. Businesses that don’t comply could face suspended or revoked liquor licenses.

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State budget amendments proposed by the House Appropriations Committee include an additional $45 million in funding for universities that decide not to raise tuition.

Under the proposal, each university that freezes tuition rates for the year would receive a share of the $45 million. Large universities, like Virginia Commonwealth University, George Mason, Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia, would receive $5 million to $6 million in extra funding.

Del. David Reid, D-Loudoun, proposed HB 2476 last month to cap tuition increases for institutions that have raised their tuition more than the state average over the preceding 10 years. His bill was killed Tuesday by the House Appropriations Committee.

Reid, who has been working on college affordability for the past two years, expressed hope rather than disappointment and said the budget proposal is a step in the right direction.

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“There are different ways to approach [college affordability], and the members of the Appropriations Committee took a different approach,” Reid said. “It may be that they already had this in the works, but I’m glad that we’ve at least gotten partially a good solution for the students and families of Virginia.”

Reid applauded his colleagues and their efforts toward affordable higher education but said more needs to be done.

“I’m really pleased that we have this one-year solution in place, and it acknowledges that we as a state need to do more to make sure college remains affordable,” Reid said.

“However, so long as universities can opt out, this agreement does not go far enough. I’ll continue to seek solutions that work for Virginia families.”

In the Senate, Sen. J. Chapman Petersen, D-Fairfax, also has introduced legislation to help families with the rising cost of college.

SB 1118, the “Tuition Transparency Act,” would require universities to inform the public of any proposed increase in undergraduate tuition or mandatory fees and allow for public comment. Peters-

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I had to do some research before I could rock and roll on this one Stevie. Here’s what I found out.

Punk wood or punky wood is a soft, rotted area, usually in the center of a tree or log. This condition is usually caused by fungal infection, and may not be easy to identify from the outside. Punky wood can interfere with woodworking projects such as turning. However, punky wood is

not always a problem. It works well as a fire starting material, especially when camping or in other situations where paper and other tinder are not readily available.

Dating back to the 1700 and 1800’s, punk wood was considered tinder. When you see references in those older text to punk, spunk wood, touchwood, or spunge, they were talking about punk wood, and it was carried in airtight tinder boxes. What we call tinder today (grass, shredded tree bark, etc.), they called kindling.

Punk wood also refers to wood that has become too dry through

over-seasoning. While dry wood burns best, over-dry wood actually burns inefficiently, releasing most of its burnable material as smoke.

This reduces the heat value of the wood and increases the risk of creosote build-up. According to the US Department of Energy, wood must have around 20 to 25 per cent moisture to burn well in an airtight modern stove.

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en’s bill passed the Senate unanimously Tuesday and was referred to the House Committee on Education.

“I’m about transparency. Period,” Petersen said. “Here at the General Assembly, and in towns and cities across Virginia, public officials are required to have public meetings prior to increasing your taxes. Tuition shouldn’t be any different.”

Virginia Moves to Raise Age to Buy Tobacco Products

By Serena Fischer Capital News Service Legislation making its way

The Front Royal/Warren County Tree Steward program began in 1997 with volunteers dedicated to improving the health of trees by providing educational programs, tree planting and care demonstrations, and tree maintenance throughout the community. The group now consists of over 30 active members with several interns working toward becoming certified tree stewards from our annual “All About Trees Class”. Each month Stewart will answer a question from our readers. Please forward it to “Stewart” in care of: frwctreestewards@comcast.net and we may publish it in a future issue. Please visit our website at:

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through the General Assembly would raise the legal age for purchasing and possessing tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21, drawing mixed reactions from young adults who would be affect-

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ed by the new law.

The House and Senate have passed similar bills to increase the age to buy or possess products containing tobacco or nicotine.

Each chamber is now working on the other’s measure.

In the state that gave birth to the tobacco industry, not everybody is happy about the legislation. William Bechtle, a 20-yearold computer science major at Virginia Commonwealth University, believes it would infringe on people’s rights.

“If an 18-year-old who is legally an adult wants to make the horrible choice to start smoking, they have that right,” said Bechtle, who smokes cigarettes. “If they don’t, then why is the age of adulthood 18 and not 21?”

Other young smokers do not seem to view the bills as a threat — only as an inconvenience.

“I can get older friends, people at that age limit, to get it for me,” said Katie Breighner, a freshman at Centreville High School in Fairfax County. “Regardless of your age, someone can find a way to get it.”

Some lawmakers also oppose the proposals to raise the smoking age — but apparently not enough

to derail the legislation.

On Tuesday, the House voted 67-31 in favor of its bill, HB 2748.

That measure has been referred to the Senate Courts of Justice Committee.

The Senate passed its bill, SB 1727, on a 32-8 vote on Jan. 29. On Wednesday, the House Courts of Justice Committee approved that measure, 9-6, and sent it to the full House for consideration.

If the legislation becomes law, Virginia would join six other states in raising the tobacco purchase age to 21.

The Senate bill was sponsored

by Sen. Thomas Norment, RJames City. Thirteen Republicans and all 19 Democrats in the Senate supported the measure; eight Republican senators opposed it.

The House bill was introduced

by Del. Christopher P. Stolle, RVirginia Beach. Forty-six Democrats and 21 Republicans voted in favor of the bill, while 29 Republican delegates and two Democratic delegates voted against it.

Among the opponents was Del. Mark Cole, R-Spotsylvania.

“I have no problem with raising the age to purchase tobacco products up to 21, but I think it should be done in a step process, because

there are, whether we like it or not, 18-, 19-, 20-year-olds who are using these products now,” Cole said. “While I applaud the intent of this legislation, I think it has problems.”

The legislation targets all tobacco and nicotine products, not just cigarettes. A primary goal is to combat the recent trend of teen vaping, which the U.S. surgeon general has called an “epidemic.”

The number of teens who have vaped in the past 30 days has almost doubled since 2017, including children as young as eighth grade. While some may argue that vaping is healthier than smoking cigarettes, many are unaware that one Juul pod (a popular method of vaping) contains as much nicotine as 20 cigarettes.

That’s why students like Reem Alul view the legislation before the General Assembly as a sign of progress. Alul, a biology major at VCU, hopes new laws will help curb youth addiction to nicotine.

“As someone who’s been smoking for over a year now, I know how addictive and toxic nicotine is to my quality of life,” Alul said.

“Although minors will still have access to these products, it’ll be

much harder to get a hold of it on short notice.”

Panel Kills Ban on GenderBased Pricing at Dry Cleaners

By Caitlin Morris Capital News Service Kinsey Liebsch asked state legislators a question often raised by women who take their clothes to a dry cleaner or laundry service.

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Engle’s Angle: “When it rains …”

By Kevin S. Engle You’re gonna get wet.

And you’d better have some extra cash too.

A lot of it.

It all started last fall, with my lawn tractor. One day, while using it, I turned it off for a few minutes to go do something else. When I climbed back on and turned the key, nothing.

It wouldn’t start.

Fantastic.

The next week, a technician was here to check our furnace. You know, do the annual inspection.

When he was done, he gave us the news. It had some issues.

And not just any issues, but the “you need a new furnace” kind of issues.

Oh yeah, and you should probably replace your air conditioner too.

Ouch!

We didn’t see that coming.

I immediately went upstairs and looked under our mattress for some cash.

All I found were dust bunnies.

A couple weeks ago, I was using my snow blower for the first time this winter. My 20+ year old snow blower. The one that used to belong to my dad. He gave it to us shortly after we built our house.

The Beast, as I call it, was doing what the Beast was designed to do.

Throw snow. And it did. For about 20 minutes.

And then it stopped.

And wouldn’t start.

Lovely.

When the guy came to fix it, he said he didn’t have the part and probably couldn’t get it because of how old the Beast was.

“Check online,” he said. “You might find it there.”

And if I did, a local repair shop could replace it.

Maybe so, but at 20+ years old, was it even worth fixing? Maybe we should just get a new one instead?

I looked in my pillow case hoping to find some extra cash.

Nothing.

And then this week, the microwave did something we’ve never seen before.

When I opened the door to get our food, the glass carousel started turn-

ing. In fact, every time I opened the microwave door, it turned.

Oh boy.

What next?

For the past several months, we’ve noticed a burning smell every time we pull my wife’s car into the garage. She suggested I look under the hood, something I would’ve done, in a month or two when I thought of it.

The car was a little low on antifreeze.

And when I checked it a few days later, it was down again.

I took it to the shop but they couldn’t find anything.

My brother-in-law says it’s probably some hoses or connections.

I know who’s gonna get hosed. Me. My computer is almost 11 years old. When I was 11, I didn’t think of myself as over the hill, but when you’re a computer, that’s ancient.

“It doesn’t owe you anything.” So says the computer guy who’s worked on it several times over those 11 years.

Thanks for the encouragement.

And I’ve been getting the ‘blue screen’ several times a day this week.

You know, when the computer just shuts down.

That’s never a good thing.

Dang, it just happened again!

Did I mention my printer, my five year old printer, which also apparently doesn’t owe me anything? It’s temperamental, not always doing its job the way it’s supposed to. That’s nothing new. It’s been like that for most of those five years.

And just last night, my office ceiling fan wouldn’t turn on. Correction.

The fan would, but not the lights.

What the?

I know what I’ll be doing today.

Now that all the snow melted in the back yard, I’m gonna dig up that bag of money we hid there.

If I could only remember where we put it.

Yes, when it rains, you’re gonna get wet.

And you’d better have some extra cash too.

A lot of it.

The author has set up a GoFundMe page. He’d appreciate large donations.

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times the amount just because the buttons are on the opposite side?” she asked a legislative subcommittee. Liebsch said dry-cleaning and laundry services can charge more to clean women’s clothing than comparable men’s clothing.

Liebsch initially took her concerns to her local legislator — Del. Mark Levine, D-Alexandria. Then Levine filed a bill to ban genderbased price discrimination by apparel-cleaning services.

“Every woman I’ve talked to about this bill has said it was necessary,” Levine said. “Every man I’ve talked to about it didn’t realize it was an issue. And to be fair, I didn’t realize it was an issue until Kinsey brought it to me.”

But last week, Levine’s legislation was hung out to dry: Subcommittee No. 2 of the House Courts of Justice Committee vot-

ed unanimously to table HB 2423.

Liebsch and two other women testified before the subcommittee in support of the bill.

One of the women was Dr. Elizabeth Hendricks, an Alabama native who moved to Virginia two years ago. She recalled her experience getting a dress-suit cleaned at an Alexandria dry cleaner.

Hendricks described the article of clothing as a “dress and jacket that matched as a suit.”

The price listed for a suit cleaning was $13.50, but Hendricks was charged $22 because her dress was not considered “short.”

“Slacks and a suit are not short either,” said Hendricks, who stands 5 feet, 2 inches tall.

HB 2423 would have ensured that prices for cleaning services for similar items do not vary because of a person’s gender. The bill said price differences are acceptable if one item takes longer

to clean or poses more difficulty than another.

“Everyone understands that a wedding dress is going to cost more to clean than a groom’s tux,” Levine said.

The Virginia Retail Federation opposed the bill and said apparelcleaning services do not base their prices on a customer’s gender.

“They base their pricing on material,” said Kate Baker, the federation’s director of government affairs. “Our members feel like they should be able to determine their own prices.”

The all-male subcommittee voted 6-0 to kill Levine’s bill. It happened the day after a proposal to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment died in the House of Delegates. Levine said his bill was “just one tiny example of why we need the ERA.”

Winchester Frederick Clarke Crime Solvers Partners With Anderson Software To Counter Crime And Build A Stronger & Safer Community New technology optimizes the tip submission experience and effectiveness.

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Phone Tips are always accepted on our Anonymous Tip line @ 540-665-TIPS and will continue to do so. Crime Solvers will now be accepting tips by phone and by way of the new, free P3 Tips mobile app available on the iOS and Android platforms, greatly enhancing the mobile tip submission process. Still completely anonymous, tips submitted through the P3 mobile app, have no length limitations and allow images, video, and documents to be uploaded with the tip. Anderson Software’s sophisticated encryption processes obscure any and all identifying information and provide assured anonymity for tipsters.

Even without the app, there is still an easy and secure option for submitting tips from any PC or mobile browser by going to www. p3tips.com . Of course, tips are still welcomed through calling our hotline (540)665-TIPS (8477).

Using whichever method, once a person submits a tip, they will be given a TIP ID and password.

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Trooper Killed in Cumberland County Shooting The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Appomattox Field Office is investigating a shooting in Cumberland County that claimed the life of a Virginia State Police trooper and resulted in the death of the shooting suspect. The incident occurred Monday, Feb. 4, 2019.

Trooper Lucas B. Dowell was a member of the Virginia State Police Tactical Team that was assisting the Piedmont Regional Drug and Gang Task Force with executing a search warrant at a residence in the 1500 block of Cumberland Road/Route 45, just north of the town limits of Farmville. The Tactical Team had made entry into the residence shortly before 10 p.m. Monday when an adult male inside the residence began shootYOUR FULL COLOR AD THIS SIZE INSIDE 14,000 LOCAL PAPERS EVERY 2 WEEKS FOR A YEAR: just

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“This is an extremely difficult day for the State Police,” said Colonel Gary T. Settle, Virginia State Police Superintendent. “We are humbled by Lucas’ selfless sacrifice and grateful for his dedicated service to the Commonwealth. He will forever be remembered by his State Police Family for his great strength of character, tenacity, valor, loyalty and sense of humor.”

2019 Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market NOW accepting applications The Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market is currently accepting applications for 2019 market season. The market season begins Saturday, May 4 and continues through October 26, 2019 from 7:30 am until noon in the East Davis Street parking lot, in the Depot District. The application is due by February 26th at noon

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FBI Richmond to Host Third Youth Academy The Richmond Division of the FBI will be hosting their third annual Youth Academy the summer of 2019. A comprehensive look into today’s FBI, this two-day program will provide students with behind-the-scenes demonstrations from our Evidence Response Team and Special Agent Bomb Technicians, and instruction from various other investigative squads to include violent crime and cyber. This not an internship pro-

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The Youth Academy will be held on Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 8:30a.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Richmond Field Office located at 1970 East Parham Road in Richmond, Virginia. The program will be limited to thirty students.

Students interested in participating in the FBI Richmond Youth Academy must have parental approval and meet the minimum eligibility requirements, as follows: • United States citizen.

• Reside in Virginia.

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• Between the ages of 15 and 18.

• Junior or senior status during the 2019-2020 academic year.

• Grade point average of 2.5 or better.

Students who meet the minimum eligibility requirements, are required to complete an application process to compete for acceptance into the program. A typed application and 500-word essay must be submitted no later than close of business Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Paperwork received after that date will not be accepted or given further consideration.

Questions about the program should be directed to the Division’s Community Outreach Specialist via RH_Outreach@FBI.gov Information about this initiative, and additional FBI Richmond Division outreach programs, may be found at bit.ly/FBIoutreach

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Friday, February 15 A slight chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night: A slight chance of rain before 1am, then rain and snow likely.

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday, February 16 Snow likely, mainly before 1pm.

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light north wind.

The Drive-Thru at Front Royal Town Hall will be CLOSED today. The night deposit box, located near the DriveThru, is available for your convenience.

11am - 4pm MSV Day: Free Admission at Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St. Winchester.

Enjoy free MSV admission on this special day including guided exhibition tours of Our Strength is Our People: The Humanist Photographs of Lewis Hine and Albrecht Dürer and Master Prints and a family oriented hands-on activity in the MSV BB&T Learning Center. Coffee, hot chocolate, tea, and pastries from the Espresso Bar and Café will be available for purchase.

Free admission. Refreshments available for purchase.

1pm - 2pm Handley Library Behind-the-Scenes 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 540 662-9041, ext. 11.

7pm - 9pm Father Daughter Dance at Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Ave. Front Royal. $30.00 per couple ($10.00/additional daughter) for daughters ages 12 years and younger.

Dance is limited to 100 participants. parksandrecreation.warrencountyva. net or 540-635-1021, 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm.

Sunday, February 17 A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday, February 18 President’s Day

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A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

The Town of Front Royal Business Offices will be closed today in observance of President’s Day. Trash and recycling collection regularly scheduled for Monday will be collected on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. All other regular trash and recycling collection days will remain the same this week.

10am and 1pm Open House Tours at Randolph-Macon Academy, 200 Academy Drive Front Royal. Come discover what “The Power of Rise” can do for your child. Tours begin 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. Randolph-Macon Academy students take advantage of small class sizes, faculty mentoring, and tutorial sessions offered four times per week. They earn college credit in AP classes and dual-enrollment courses. They thrive in the challenging college-prep academic environment, and their 100 percent college acceptance rate includes some of the top schools in

the country—from the University of Virginia to UCLA. The integrated STEAM curriculum ensures students engage their curiosity and connect their learning across multiple disciplines.

To RSVP to the open house, visit www.rma.edu/open-house, or call 540636-5484.

11am President’s Day Event at Fort Loudoun at 419 N Loudoun St. Winchester. Come and see a muster and drill of the Virginia Regiment Of Captain George Mercer’s Company at the site of Fort Loudoun, 419 North Loudoun Street. The Company will meet and drill and march to George Washington’s office at Cork and Braddock Streets and fire 3 Volleys IN HONOR OF COL. GEORGE WASHINGTON. Tuesday, February 19 A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night: Rain and snow likely.

Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

4pm - 7pm Taco Tuesday Fundraiser at Bethel Assembly Of God, 111 Totten Lane, Front Royal. Enjoy a delicious taco meal. All proceeds from this event will go towards ministry in our community. The menu will include Tacos, with all the Fixin’s, Desserts, and Drinks. The cost per meal is $8 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under.

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Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 34.

Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday, February 21 A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday, February 22 5:30pm - 8:30pm George Washington’s Birthday Cocktail Party at George Washington Hotel, 103 E Piccadilly St. Winchester. The French and Indian War Foundation of Winchester invites you to celebrate the birthday of See CALENDAR, 30

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George Washington in the Half Note Lounge in the George Washington Hotel. Guest Speaker: Del. Chris Collins at 6:30. Topic “Civility.” A free event, all welcome. *There will be a choice of fantastic appetizers by Chef Marvin for $20 a plate if you so desire. Cash Bar. James Wood will be present! Event sponsored by: The Winchester Group, TWG Insurance.

Saturday, February 23 9am Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution breakfast meeting at the Clarion Inn, Winchester, VA. Cost is $12.00. If interested, please contact Dale Corey (540) 636-1263.

10am - 12noon EcoArt Indoors and Out at Blandy Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce. Presented by Blandy staff and volunteers for kids of all ages with adult. Call 540-837-1758 ext 224, MonFri. 1-5 p.m. for assistance.

1pm - 4pm Exploring Your Civil War Roots at Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum, 20 N Loudoun St. Winchester. Join Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation Chairman Nicholas Picerno, Shenandoah Valley Civil War

Museum Staff, and volunteers in an opportunity to explore your Civil War Ancestry. The public is invited to join us at the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum at 20 N. Loudoun Street in Winchester, Virginia, from 1-4 PM. We will conduct free, live research while you wait. Any questions please email: cdalton@svbf.net. Cost: Free 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm.

Monday, February 25 5pm Advertising Reservation Deadline for Warren/Frederick County Report Newspaper. To place an ad contact Alison Duvall by calling 540-551-

2072 or via email: alisond@warrencountyreport.com Friday, March 1 Today Town of Front Royal Business License Renewals are due at the Finance Office.

Today City of Winchester Business License Renewals are due at the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office. 540-667-1815.

Saturday, March 2 5pm Mother-Son Date Night at Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Ave. Front Royal. $35.00 per couple ($7.00/additional son) for sons ages 12 years and younger. Night is

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Captain Underpants. 540-635-1021. parksandrecreation.warrencountyva. net 6pm - 10pm WC/FR United Way’s Mardi Gras Masque at Bowling Green South Country Club, 838 Bowling Green Rd, Front Royal. New Orleans Style Buffet Dinner with a Cash Bar. Dancing with Live Music from Jump Alley. $50 a ticket. Sponsorships avail-

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Wednesday, March 6 6:30pm - 7:30pm Handley Library Behind-the-Scenes 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.

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TIM OHLWILER – Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources – Horticulture. With Nature in Mind: Design & Plants for Resilient Gardens. C. COLESTON BURRELL – Garden Designer, Lecturer, Author and Photographer. Foraging in Your Own Backyard: Edible Weeds and Ornamental Plants.

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GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms): What’s in Your Garden? DEBORAH KOLLER AND BETSY BROWN – Extension Master Gardeners. $65 registration includes continental breakfast and hot lunch, plus chance to mingle with speakers, get books signed, and win door prizes during breaks!

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