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Buy One, Give One” fundraiser benefits local, global cleanup Skyline High School science students are turning information into action
The Earth is the only home we have and Skyline High School Environmental Science, Ecology, and Green Team students are taking information they learned in class and using it to better the world. Photo courtesy of NASA/Apollo 17 crew in 1972 taken by either Harrison Schmitt or Ron Evans.
“Students at Skyline High School are learning to be compassionate, global-minded, Earth stewards in Environmental Science, Ecology, and Green Team which means taking what they have learned in class and using it to better the world,” says Kara Lewallen, Environmental Science and Ecology teacher and Green Team adviser at Skyline High School. “I want the students to know how important it is to do something for the community,” she said. She has something she calls an “Action Plan Beaker,” which is an actual chemistry beaker with those words taped on it where the kids leave little slips of paper with their good ideas.
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website: https://wildtribeheroes. com. After discovering Ellie Jackson’s books online, Lewallen connected with her because she thought they had the right message for their project. “I’m teaching my students to be global-minded, so having a member of our team in the UK is perfect!” she said. Their goal is to bring awareness through the selling of the products, and also to educate Warren County kindergartners (almost 400) by giving one green, blue or yellow bag/ book combo to each of them at an educational assembly that SHS students will present when there are enough for all the children. Lewallen and her team applied for a $15,000 grant in order to buy special environmental-type bags for every elementary kid in the county. They didn’t get the grant, but didn’t want to give up on the project, so they came up with this idea instead. They’ve sold over 30 bags so far, but there is a long way to go before they can present them to the children. Their goal is to educate
the children about the benefits to people and the Earth by using “organic,” “fair trade,” and “reusable” products. The grocery bags are from Gallant International. To find out more about the bags, go to: www. gallantintl.com They also hope the gifts and education will help motivate the children and their families to carry it forward. To order one bag and one book for $35, send your: • Name • Phone # • Choice of bag color (Green, Blue, Yellow) • Book Title: D for “Duffy’s Lucky Escape!”; N for “Nelson’s Dangerous Dive,” or M for “Marli’s Tangled Tale.” • Payment of $35. People can buy bags and books from Environmental Science, Ecology, and Green Team students as well as by emailing Lewallen at: klewallen@wcps.k12.va.us. Checks can be made out to Skyline High School. Credit cards can be accepted at the school as well as See SKYLINE, 4
Warren County Fair Miss Shamrock Pageant Sunday, March 10, 2019
American Legion Post 53, 22 West 8th Street, Front Royal, VA Wee Miss Pageant begins at 10am, with older groups to follow immediately after Admission: Adults-$5 • Students 5 to 17-$2 • Under 4– Free Sponsored by the Warren County Fair Pageant Queens Registration: Saturday, March 2nd: (To be held at the Daily Grind from 2:00p.m. –5:00p.m.) Tuesday, March 5th: Front Royal Volunteer Fire Dept. 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m Application Fee-$30 • Photogenic Fee-$5 Per Photograph Pageant participation is not required to enter in Photogenic Category. Age Groups: Wee Miss– Ages 2-4 (Sunday Best ONLY, No Pageant Wear) Tiny Miss– Ages 5-6 Little Miss– Ages 7-8 Pre-Teen Miss– Ages 9-12 Junior Miss– Ages 13-15 Miss– Ages 16-19 Ms.– Ages 20+ The contestant must participate in the group based on the age they are on the day of the pageant. This pageant is a fundraiser for the Warren County Fair Queens. Participants may hold other titles and DO NOT have to be Warren County residents. Winners are not required to attend any functions, but those 6+ will have the option to ride in the Apple Blossom Parade.
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clean up our waterways. “Students have been horrified to see pictures of aquatic organisms suffering and dying after consuming and becoming entangled in plastics from narrow streams that flow into the Shenandoah River, to the Potomac River, to the Chesapeake Bay, and on into the Atlantic Ocean. How sad it is to learn that soon our oceans will have more plastic particles in them than fish!” Lewallen said. The “Buy One, Give One” fundraiser uses donations and the sale of books and bags to bring awareness to the plight of our oceans in a meaningful and ethical way. Students have come up with the idea to sell cotton, organic, fair trade, reusable grocery bags along with an autographed copy of one of UK (United Kingdom) author Ellie Jackson’s storybooks. Each of the books is based on the true story of a sea animal who has suffered because of human waste. These are: • “Duffy’s Lucky Escape!” • “Nelson’s Dangerous Dive,” • “Marli’s Tangled Tale.” The books can be seen on the
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Google Pay. If buying a bag and book isn’t possible, some other ways to help are: • to reduce your plastic use. • to recycle the recyclable plastics. • to vote at the grocery store by choosing biodegradable packaging when possible. • to educate others for the good of the earth. Lewallen said that she and the students are looking forward to the Community Earth Day Celebration to be held at Skyline High School on April 27th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Live music, art, crafts, recreation, food, science and yoga are just a few of attractions. Many more organizations are involved, and a full day of events is planned. All Warren County schools have been invited to participate. Some of the highlights of the event are: • Rappahannock Electric Cooperative bringing their electric car. • a ‘Plogging’ (combining jogging and trash pickup) kick-off. • Displays of student environmental projects. • a thin plastic films collection for items that are hard to recycle like bread wrappers, packaging air pillows, cereal liners, food storage bags and more. These will be sent to TREX to be made into earthfriendly decks and railings. • The raffle to raise money for recycle bins on Town/County trails. Meanwhile, the students continue to place their ideas into the beaker and have suggested some very people-friendly projects. One of the recent ideas is to ask Tesla, Inc., the American automotive and energy company that specializes in electric car manufacturing, to design electric school buses and use our county as a template. They have also invited Tesla to come to Earth Day to see what the students have been doing and to talk about the project. “We think it might happen because we have a small county,” said Lewallen. Earlier, their proposal for a grant to buy recycle bins on the Town/ County trails, was denied, so they’re planning to have a raffle at the April 22 Earth Day Celebration and can use donations for those also. “As we find support for the plans, we proceed,” Lewallen said. Another idea that came in is to start a community garden and then give the food to those in need. A compassionate thought for wheelchair-bound students was to ask for a ramp to be put in to allow access to Eastham Trail which
will be closer to the school and the Warren County School system has agreed to be responsible for that. She emphasized that these ideas are seeds she and the kids are planting and she hopes they will grow. “As a horticulturist, I’m a seed planter, figuratively and literally,” she said. Lewallen’s ultimate goal is supporting the Earth. To that end, she is seeking to help SHS become a “green” school. The definition of a green school is “a school that creates a healthy environment conducive to learning, while saving energy, environmental resources, and money.” She learned about the Project Learning Tree (PLT) Green Schools program while attending teacher workshops last year that were sponsored in part by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), Department of Inland Game and Fisheries (DGIF), Department of Forestry, and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. She is also looking at qualifications for meeting the standards of other organizations that have similar recognition programs for environmentally friendly schools and will be applying for the DIGF Virginia Naturally School Recognition Program. “The outreach makes me more fulfilled,” she said. And she became a part of an
Warren County Planner Matt Wendling presents a check from the Front Royal/Warren County Anti-Litter Council to the Skyline High School Environmental Science, Ecology, and Green Team students with the third grant for their “Buy One, Give One” fundraiser project.
Environmental Literacy Cohort which was established by VDOE. “Having the knowledge, skills and dispositions to solve problems and resolve issues individually and collectively that sustain ecological, economic and social stability, are important for the future of our students,” VDOE asserts. There is ongoing training throughout the school year that goes along with being a part of the cohort and a follow-up meeting in
Richmond this summer. Lewallen has a master’s degree in horticulture from Virginia Tech and worked with the USDA doing fruit tree research. She has taught middle and high school students at Randolph-Macon Academy and Handley High School in Winchester. So far, the local groups and businesses that have donated to the bag/book project are: Rappahannock Electric Cooperative with
$500; Walmart with $1,000; and the Front Royal/Warren County Anti-Litter Council with $1,500. “I send a tremendous THANK YOU to them for all they are doing to support these Earth Stewards!” Lewallen said. To donate or for more information, contact Kara Lewallen at Skyline High School (540) 631-0366 ext. 31131 or klewallen@wcps.k12. va.us – carol@areaguides.com
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In last November’s election, she became the first African-American woman to win a seat on Town Council
She saw families with limited and decided not to use door hang- She added that many of the incomes facing homelessness and ers or mailings. people she found at home were ellooking for affordable housing, When her friend Leslie Aylor derly, and 90 percent even invited and out of desperation, taking asked how she could help, her in to chat. One lady called her what they could get. Thompson drafted her to be her later to ask how the election went “I have a feeling for people who campaign manager! and when she told her she won, are doing the best they can,” she One of Leslie’s jobs was gluing she said, “Goody!” Thompson said. 500 flags together for the Fire- wants to stay in touch with her. Their immediate need for hous- man’s Parade, which were a big She tried to get the endorseing meant they ended up in places hit. ment of Warren County’s Repubthat were unhealthy and some- “If you ever do a parade, make lican Party, but when she didn’t, times dangerous from landlord flags!” Thompson said with a she refused to give up. neglect. laugh. “I was discouraged, and didn’t She said many who haven’t had The candidate then went full know what to do, but I decided to to face that, don’t understand speed ahead educating herself on keep moving forward,” she said. what it’s like. the mechanics of running for of- One of the things she did was to “I’ve heard people ask why they fice by reading books and attend- attend as many council meetings don’t just move, but not every- ing a “Vote-Run-Lead” workshop as possible. body can, and really, what they at George Washington Univer- Another thing she did was to need is (for example,) someone to sity put on by the organization write, on her “Councilman Letajust fix the plumbing,” she said. that encourages women to run sha Thompson” Facebook page, Thompson also recognizes that for office. This includes any office an opinion on the Virginia Beer it will take a lot of work to enforce like school board, congress, and Museum issue and caught the atthe property maintenance code. any political parties. She learned tention of owner David Downs. As far as being the first black about marketing and branding, He created the “Beer Party” and woman to be elected to the coun- and other useful strategies from supported her campaign, and she cil, she said she didn’t know that them. ran as an Independent. She later she was until her friend called She attended GOP sessions paid him back for the money he the county clerk’s office and they in Front Royal and took a “crash donated, she said. looked it up. course” by reading books on cam- She is a lifelong resident of “I said, well, that’s pretty cool. I paigning. Front Royal and spent formative get to be a part of something,” she But when she decided to run, years in the southwest part of Letasha Thompson made history in last November’s election as the first said. she said it was scary at times, hav- town she called “uptown” which African-American woman ever elected to a seat on the Front Royal Town She believes a lot of different ing to knock on doors, because was bounded by Prospect Street Council. She is seen here relaxing in Main Street’s Daily Grind café. kinds of people should run for of- she describes herself as shy, and and Criser Road and included out about. By Carol Ballard wouldtomake good didn’t know what to expect. Laurel, Pine, and Osage Streets. the ad is OK fice or ifand I need make anycandiadjustments. Warren/Frederick CountyPlease Reportlet me “I know saw theif need forbelow a different dates. “But no one spit on me and I Her family lived on Osage Street perspective when I first got in- Her campaign took a lot of wasn’t attacked by dogs!” she said. in the 80s until she was nine. Pleasevolved let meThank know the ad below is OK orGraphic if I need to Service make any adjustments. You... Trisha, Letasha Thompson, Front Roywith theif property maintetime and money, but she had a al’s newest town council member, nance issue,” she said. GoFundMe account the (540) 667-1133 1-800-877-2854 Fax: (540)through 667-1292 You... Graphic Service is enjoying the ability to vote on In 2018 Thank the council had Trisha, been Women’s 437-A South Royal Avenue Resource Center. They issues that help people. wrestling with thegraphserv@ issue of how lumos.net Front Royal, VA 22630 also helped with logo design and 667-1133owners 1-800-877-2854 (540) 667-1292 make property respon- strategicFax: On February 22, she agreed to to (540) advice about fliers. She sit down for an informal interview sible for the maintenance and up- lumos.net graphserv@ www.samsneadrealty.com • Fax: 540-635-7128 • Toll Free: 800-292-3548 used sticky notes to put on doors keep of their rentals. at Main Street’s Daily Grind café. Friendly and open, she was honest about her experience in the campaign and election process and when asked what motivated Listing consists of 184 acres of pas-ture, crop her to run, she brought up someand upland woods. Main thing that she had already spoken
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She talked about some of the memories she has from then. “It was a tight-knit community, and even though some bad things were happening, everyone knew what neighbors were doing and what was going on. People watched out for each other. If did something and the neighbors saw me, they told my parents. My aunt and uncle lived on Pine Street,” she said. She used to walk up to the store called Jack and Eddie’s with a grocery list to charge on her parents account. She has strong family ties to Front Royal and Warren County. Her mother is from here and her grandparents lived in Bentonville. She has been active in the community over the years with volunteer organizations as well, working with the United Way’s Emerging Leaders Society. This group is described as representing “a new generation of leaders committed to positive community change with an emphasis on youth success.” Since becoming a council member, she has been to six council meetings including work sessions. “I absolutely enjoy all of it. I love to ask questions and like having a vote, and making decisions to help,” she said. She reflected on her life. “You know how it is if you’re
trying to fit in somewhere and it’s awkward? Right now, I’m more content doing what I’m supposed to do for the community. If I can speak for someone, I will listen to their argument whether I support it or not. It should all be taken into consideration,” she explained. In council work sessions members sit around the conference table in a less formal atmosphere than the regular ones. Here they discuss issues without voting, then move forward. Closed sessions involve some legal issues that can’t be made public right then, as well as other considerations. She likes transparency and said she will discuss issues with people if possible. “I work for people. If I see anything in Front Royal, I’ll take action. I like helping people and I’m able to do that better with this position. On Facebook I jump right in. If someone asks for help, I’ll jump in and not pass it along to someone else. It might take 30 minutes of my day and people like my response,” she added. She is looking into future methods of keeping close to the people she represents because her belief is that it’s important to have connections and trust. These ideas include creating a blog, possibly with videos and a
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combination of media and to form a website and include a segment called “Coffee with a councilman.” “I want everyone to understand what my opinions are, and to see me as a person,” she said. When former councilmember Bebbhinn Eggar left, Thompson was interviewed for her spot. She said that after she wasn’t chosen, she attended a family reunion in August 2017, and talked about it there. Her family said she should run. “Did I say that out loud?” she asked herself, knowing that if she declared to her family, she should follow through. And when the family said she should do it, she asked herself ‘what if I want to back out?’ So she told herself she wouldn’t give up, and put herself out there. “Then amazing things happened!” she said. Since she sees herself as shy, she was asking herself questions like “what if I fail?” and “will people think I made a fool of myself?” To carry on, she had to get out of her comfort zone. “But when you get out of your comfort zone, it makes you stronger, and then I got to a place where I said I’d be proud of my efforts and be fine either way. When it came to election day, I was sick and had to stand outside all day,” she said. But she won! “That’s pretty cool. In the 2000s,
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we’re still making history. I’m only the fourth woman ever to be elected to the town council and the first African-American woman. When she talked about it, she smiled and said that her kids being proud was the best part of the whole thing. They told her, “Every time you say you’re going to do something, you do it!” She and her husband Rudy have four children altogether. She has a 23-year-old stepson and 18-year-old stepdaughter. She has an 18-year-old daughter and they have one 7-year old boy together. One question she gets a lot, is “how does your husband feel about you being elected?” “My husband is amazing. I say, ‘he’s not helpless, he’s good at a number of things. He helps cook and do laundry,’” she said. She added that he’s a local businessman and is active in their son’s wrestling organization, where their son is a champion wrestler. “I can’t imagine how it would be if he wasn’t supportive, it would be so much harder,” she said of Rudy. “I’m happy I get to do something different and be different,” she concluded. She will continue to encourage young people and everyone to get involved—to get over fear and learn what they want to do. She wants to support other independent candidates and will work with and for the community to make a positive impact on the town. “This my hometown and I love it,” she said with pride. She says she’s open to any form of communication and would like people to call her to have lunch, dinner or coffee to discuss issues. “I’ll make time,” she said. To contact Front Royal Councilmember Letasha Thompson, call (540) 671-3760, email thompson@frontroyalva.com or find her on Facebook at councilman Letasha Thompson. – carol@areaguides.com
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new Christ the King Chapel is built, a Sacristy within the chapel will be dedicated to Father O’Kielty. The following is from a statement from the College: “When Fr. O’Kielty, 88, took his last breath in the afternoon on Monday, February 18, the coland marketing lege contact communityyour had been praying many chaplets and rosaries, offering him Holy Hours and Masses, and praying for him as he lay in the hospital room, surrounded by his closest friends, dying of an internal infection resulting in sepsis. “For close to 20 years, Fr. O’Kielty served the college community faithfully as Christendom’s longest-running resident priest, with great love and humor. He was famous for hitting people with his cane, or sprinkling people with holy water from the font, or calling all the boys Billy and the girls Sheila. He gave his altar boys cash presents after Mass and welcomed Christ during the consecration at each Mass with an Irish welcome of “céad míle fáilte.” He was famous for speaking many languages and for recounting stories of how he
would eat “beans and bananas” forbidden to by the government. every day in Burundi, except on “Father O’Kielty went to the Sundays when they would eat “ba- United States after his time as a nanas and beans.” He loved allit- missionary, attending Fairleigh eration during homilies and sing- Dickinson University in Madison, ing at any time during the Mass. New Jersey, where he earned a Nobody who ever met him would master’s in education. In 1974, he forget him, and now that he has found himself in Tanganyika, now specialist our office with approval or any changes. gone to hisor eternal reward – afteryour Burundi, to become a parish pasreceiving last rites and Viaticum – tor, taking on a role left abandoned everyone will most certainly fulfill after the massacre of Hutu priests his prophecy and pray for him and in the region. Five years later, Fahis eternal soul. ther O’Kielty found himself as “Fr. O’Kielty was a missionary, a United States Navy chaplain, teacher, and Navy chaplain be- serving sailors in Libya, Lebanon, fore coming to Christendom. He Turkey, Morocco, and near Cuba. was born in County Mayo, Ireland He qualified as a expert marksand the 8th of 9 children. He was man with a pistol and M16, and ordained a priest (a White Father engaged in jungle fighting training. Missionary) in 1954 and served for For all of his service, Fr. O’Kielty the next 11 years in Tanganyika was awarded Sea Service Deployas a missionary, before it became ment medals, the Navy Achievethe United Republic of Tanzania ment Medal, the Navy Commenin 1964. He later served as a mis- dation Medal, and the Meritorious sionary in war-torn Bolivia as well, Service Medal, all before retiring even becoming a temporary chap- from the Navy in 1995. lain in the Bolivian army when “With his duty done, Fr. O’Kielty “Che” Guevara was attempting to returned to education, serving as establish an insurgency. While in a adjunct professor at Fairleigh this role, Fr. O’Kielty also created a Dickenson University’s School of catechetical program despite being Education before returning to the
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held until resuming assistant chaplain duties till his final days.” On February 22, 2019, over a thousand family, friends, alumni, and students of Christendom College gathered to attend the solemn
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O’Donnell spoke at great length about Fr. O’Kielty’s deep faith, his love of the Mass, and the presence he had in the lives of all who knew him; even in his final days in the hospital, he thought of others, according to O’Donnell, responding in humor and affection to all he encountered. His earthly life ended as he lived it with love, with humor, and with faith. O’Donnell closed the eulogy with, “Let us all continue to pray for our beloved Father O’Kielty with hearts filled with love and with gratitude. Thank you, Father, for your paternal presence. Thank you, Father, for your humor and your wit. Thank you for your love for Ireland and her glorious tradition. Thank you for the great service you rendered to our country. Thank you for giving each and every one of us so many memories and so many stories we can pass down to our children and grandchildren. But above all, for your gift of faith and for strengthening your brothers and sisters in Christ in the one, holy, Catholic and apostolic faith.” – tim@areaguides.com
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Warren Heritage Society honors African-American History Month Archivist asks for any information from the community that will add to their efforts to preserve records of the past
Here is a collection of news articles about African-American happenings in the new exhibit unveiled by Executive Director Connie Marshner and Archivist Deborah Corey of the Warren Heritage Society in the Front Royal Town Hall to celebrate the achievements and contributions of AfricanAmericans prior to and after the establishment of Warren County.
The stories of how three slave women transitioned from enslavement to freedom and succeeded in their lives are featured in a publication available at the Warren Heritage Society. This is Mattie Thompson. Other pictures of the women are in the display case in the lobby of the Front Royal Town Hall.
By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report In honor of African-American History Month, a new exhibit was unveiled and has been displayed
in the Front Royal Town Hall by Executive Director Connie Marshner and Archivist Deborah Corey of the Warren Heritage Society (WHS) to honor and celebrate the achievements and con-
The Warren Heritage Society has new exhibits in Ivy Hall honoring AfricanAmerican History Month. These artifacts, donated by a Shenandoah County resident whose son uncovered remains of cabins in Warren County deeded to several slaves after the Civil War, are on display at 101 Chester Street in Front Royal.
tributions of African-Americans before and after Warren County was established in 1836. According to Wikipedia, at that time the county had a population of 7,000 people, a quarter of which were enslaved. But the history of Warren County’s African-American people is in danger of being lost. Corey has spent years working on gathering and preserving their history in Front Royal and Warren County and the Laura Virginia Hale Archives, a section of the Warren Heritage Society, is full of material documenting their experience here. Corey said that their collection spans the centuries, from slave rental forms to desegregation and that they have extensive genealogy and research tools to help people find ancestors. The Archives also has a collection of fiction and nonfiction books written by local African-American writers about their and their families’ experiences.
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can History Month. The exhibit has photos, news clippings, documents and histories of several organizations and individuals. Three former slave women are shown in photographs and their history has been put together in a pamphlet available at Ivy Lodge at the Heritage Society at 101 Chester Street. As the first African-American woman elected to Front Royal’s Town Council, Thompson said at the opening that she has a special interest in this exhibit because it features the achievements of African-American women. One of the three fascinating women was Eliza Corsey Hopewell, a “trusted personal servant” to Belle Boyd, the famous Confederate spy from Front Royal. The story is related in the history of the three women and Hopewell’s great-granddaughter Nannie Ramer Berry wrote about her.
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“I am the only living descendant of a former slave……and whose great-grandmother Eliza Corsey, later Mrs. Sam Hopewell, was a devoted friend of this wonderful woman Belle Boyd. Corsey told of “Miss Bell’s” interest in her as a slave and how she was not only friend but teacher, instructing her in the three R’s, which at that time, had to be done in secrecy,” Berry wrote. According to Wikipedia, Boyd conveyed Union secrets to Confederate officers via Eliza Hopewell, who carried the messages in a hollowed-out watch case. This is just one of the fascinating stories from that time.
Warren Heritage Society Executive Director Connie Marshner wants people to know about the Society’s efforts to gather and preserve local African-American history and believes this history is in danger of being lost without the help of the local community. She and Corey are asking that anyone who has pictures or memorabilia and/or memories, to share them with the Heritage Society. They are particularly interested in the area of Front Royal formerly known as “Freetown” or “South Town.” According to the publication documenting the three women who “transitioned from enslave-
ment to freedom,” this area was developed between 1880 and 1920 in the South-Central district of the town and had about 40 buildings on Laurel, Pine, and Osage Streets and was the center of the African-American community. The area is included in the U. S. Department of Interior’s National Register of Historic Places. This area has changed over the years, and many of the old buildings have disappeared. At one time the community had not only homes, but also schools, a hotel, stores, businesses, at least one church, and entertainment. Businesses had the names of Cozy Ace Restaurant, Elks Grill, Harlem Café, Lilian Davenport’s Beauty Shop, Toddy’s Grocery, Elks Hall, Pride of Warren Lodge, Pete’s Barber Shop, Timber’s Pool Room, and the Free Will Benevolent Society. Members of the Heritage Society want to save the history of Freetown before it is gone, as nei-
A photo of an all African-American baseball team is on display in the lobby of the Front Royal Town Hall.
ther the National Register nor the Heritage Society has any pictures of it. They say memorabilia is not to be found anywhere, so they are actively seeking the help of the community. Anyone who has information or pictures is asked to contact Archivist Deborah Corey at (540) 6361446, extension 2. Corey said they will copy any information or pictures, and if requested, will return
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them. Marshner said that they would also be happy to arrange an oral history interview with anyone who wants to share experiences or information. Corey has put together another new exhibit with newly found artifacts that can be seen at Ivy Lodge. Volunteers are always welcome at the Heritage Society. They are looking for people to help with short and long-term projects and special occasions. They say, “Whatever your skills, whatever your time available, chances are we can use you.” The Warren Heritage Society is located at 101 Chester Street in Front Royal. Call (540) 636-1446, or visit www.WarrenHeritageSociety.org, They are open to the public Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and as of April will also be open on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – carol@areaguides.com
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Warren County Board of Supervisors hears reports from county departments
Members of the Warren County Board of Supervisors listen to departmental reports at a recent meeting. From left are Archie Fox, Fork District; Tom Sayre, Shenandoah District and Vice Chairman; and Board Chairman and North River District Supervisor Dan Murray.
By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report At the February 5th Board of Supervisor (BOS) meeting the board approved the donation of a School Bus from the Warren County Fire Department to local radio station The River 95.3 WFTR. This agenda item was originally part of the consent agenda, however Chairman Dan Murray requested it to be pulled to highlight the donation of this 21-year-old bus. Chief Mabie stated the bus was originally intended to be renovated into a mobile Command Unit, a plan which never came to fruition. For several years, the Fire and Rescue Department has been allowing WFTR radio station to use it for its annual Camping for Hunger food collection drive. At this time, the Department is re-
questing to donate the bus to the radio station. Mr. Murray thanked the Department for being fiscally responsible and conservative. On a motion by South River Supervisor Linda Glavis, seconded by Vice Chairman Tom Sayre, and by the following vote, the Board of Supervisors approved the donation of the Department of Fire and Rescue Services’ surplus 1998 International Bus to Radio Station WFTR on a 5-0 vote. The Board also heard from several county departments and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) took time to give their monthly report in front of the Board of Supervisors. The first report came from the area Representative Ed Carter from VDOT. He reported that VDOT began brush cutting operations on Route 656 and will continue this
month, weather permitting. They have replaced pipes on Routes 738, 613, 616, and 601 and cleaned out pipes on Routes 636 and 738.
They have cleaned spillways after high water events on Routes 619 and 622 and debris on other routes after weather events. Various stabilized roads have been graded as conditions allowed and will continue this month. Numerous potholes have been repaired on various routes and soft spots were corrected on Route 613; will continue to address potholes as they are reported. RSW Regional Jail picked up litter along the sides of area roadways, which VDOT then collected. Carter also discussed VDOT’s plans to do ditching on various routes as weather permits. Finally, they responded to several snow/ice events and can expect more of the same this month. Carter reported on some ad-
ditional projects as well. Rocky Lane Rural Rustic project has received all clearances; VDOT met with the contractor the week after the February 5th meeting. State forces was scheduled to begin work on the Ashby Station Road Rural Rustic project as soon as weather permits. Richardson Road, Oregon Hollow Road, Bucks Mill Road, and Downing Farm Road Rural Rustic projects are in the preliminary engineering and permit process and will be done by contract; all of these are expected to be complete by the end of the 2019 construction season. Environmental permits have been cleared for the Morgan Ford Bridge, and repair work on the south approach will begin as soon as weather permits.
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Next up with a report on Tourism was Felicia Hart, Director of Tourism and Community Development with the Town of Front Royal. Hart’s report on tourism in Front Royal and Warren County included the following: the first ever Front Royal/Warren County Tourism Summit; a photo of Cullers Overlook won the prize for “Most Beautiful Scenic Overlook in the State of Virginia” by the Matador Network; tourism and “Discover Front Royal” advertisements were placed in a variety of magazines with both slogans: “Welcome to our Backyard” and “Settle In · Venture Out” – they will produce 80,000 copies of
the Visitors Guide brochures in the coming fiscal year; and they participated as a member of the Shenandoah Valley Tourism Partnership. Hart reported that her agency is working on several projects, including, but certainly not limited to, producing a Joint Tourism Advisory Committee, hiring a part-time blogger/travel writer, partnering with Farm-2Fork, reporting Bike Virginia will be returning to the area on June 22, 2019, and completing a photo shoot at Shenandoah River State Park showcasing their lodging amenities. Next up with his report from the Town of Front Royal was Front
Royal Town Manager Joe Waltz. He stated that the Town of Front Royal Planning Commission denied the Special Use Permit (SUP) application of United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) for a truck parking lot behind 470 S. Commerce Avenue; this SUP will be forwarded to Town Council for review and consideration. In January 2019, the Board of Architectural Review reviewed the Preliminary Application for the renovation of 20 Water Street for a brewery and tavern. Permits for Dunkin Donuts have been approved, and construction is underway. The site plan has been approved for the Economic Development Authority (EDA)
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Workforce Housing project, and the town is awaiting submission of permits for construction. The town is also waiting on submission by applicant for the Front Royal Limited Partnership property. The site plan for the new Warren Memorial Hospital was approved, and land disturbance activities are underway. Building 1 continues to be under construction at the IT Federal Site. He also updated council on the Route 522 Corridor Water Upgrade/Reliability – the town hired CHA Consulting, a firm that works with water systems, to perform a feasibility study to identify the best route and connection to the existing water network, which will investigate constructability through VDOT, the Department of Environmental Quality, the Virginia Department of Health, railroad, river crossing, and all other easement acquisitions. Waltz anticipates the study being completed in April 2019. On the Main Street Extension project, all major concrete work has been completed, including sidewalks, curb, and gutter; base asphalt has been installed with final pavement scheduled for spring 2019. Town personnel are working on electrical feed for streetlights, pump station, and other facilities on the site. Water main testing has been completed for the portion of pipe along Main Street, and pressure testing on the water main along Transcend (IT Federal’s responsibility) is underway. Once it is disinfected and flushed, all new water lines on the site will be pressurized and active. Dustin Construction continues with site work for the Town of Front Royal Police Department, including the security wall and the base pavement for the parking lot, as well as construction in both main and
support buildings. The project is currently 90% complete with substantial completion slated for March 2019. The Royal Phoenix Lift Station now has all gravity sewer lines and all force main piping installed; the pump station has been installed on the wet well along with the catch basin. The project is 70% complete overall with the remaining items to include the access road, running electric lines from Main Street to the pump station, and acquiring certification for the operation of the pump station. The town has completed the first phase of the Westminster Sidewalk Project by removing trees along the sidewalk, with construction is slated to begin in March 2019. Vice Chairman Tom Sayre asked Waltz what “Transcend” was referencing in the Main Street Extension portion of the report, and Waltz stated “Transcend” is the preliminary name for the access road street into the IT Federal Site. It has been the name on all construction permits thus far. DeAnna Cheatham, Director of Social Services, presented the Board with the following updates for the Department: statistics for the fiscal year from June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018: • 3,583 people in Warren County living in poverty. • 1,093 children under the age of 18 living in poverty. • 13% children in Warren County living in poverty. • 8,899 residents of Warren County received benefits. • Large increase in Adult Protective Services complaints from 138 in FY2017 to 182 in FY2018 • Received 835 Child Protective Services complaints. • 21 children in foster care. Cheatham also reported the DeSee COUNTY, 14
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partment is in dire straits when it comes to vacancies; there are currently 7 vacancies on the Family Services side with only 5 remaining staff; Cheatham is currently working with the state on options to enhance recruitment and retention. 232,000 individuals were approved in Virginia through the Medicaid expansion program, including 1,082 Warren County citizens who now have medical insurance benefits through this expansion. Cheatham also thanked the Board for appointing new members Brenda Wells and Stephen Jerome to the Social Services Advisory Board and encouraged the Board and citizens to save the date for the Department’s second annual Every Child matters. Cheatham alerted the board to an upcoming Child Abuse Prevention Jubilee on April 13, 2019 at the Warren County Health and Human Services Complex from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM; this year the Department will be partnering with the county’s elementary and middle schools for a t-shirt design contest. Warren County Planning Director Taryn Logan gave a presentation on Warren County’s Strategic Vision. Ms. Logan reported in May 2018, the Board of Supervisors authorized a contract between Warren County and Land Planning Design Associates (LPDA) for an update to the Strategic Vision for the County’s Comprehensive Plan. The vision was created following a citizen survey, interviews with local staff
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closed session, Sayre made a motion which was seconded by Glavis and then followed by a vote. The board would approve raising the cap on legal fees to $100,000.00 for the provision of legal counsel by Sands Anderson on behalf of the Economic Development Authority for a specific legal matter. The vote was a 5-0 vote. Another motion was made by Sayre, sec-
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The first thing that happened after I walked into the cozy and welcoming new restaurant called Truss’D (pronounced ‘Trust’) in downtown Front Royal last week was that Katie Teague offered me a complimentary coffee. She said it was the same coffee that had been served when the restaurant had been The Happy Creek Eatery, and the delicious coffee still comes from the Happy Creek Tea and Coffee shop. The meeting had been set up to interview co-owners Allan Brown, Katie and their partner Hubert Allen. Katie introduced me to Allen while Brown was still busy with getting out the many orders from the nearly full restaurant. Also at the counter was Bonnie Hart visiting from her Grace Place store, a few doors down the street. She was eagerly waiting for her morning coffee “I’m glad there’s a new business here, the food is delicious, and the staff is polite. I’m glad to have you as a neighbor,” Bonnie said to them. There were quite a few other
Katie Teague serves Bonnie Hart of Grace Place, a regular visitor and Main Street neighbor, her morning coffee at Truss’D restaurant on Main Street. Co-owner Allan Brown and server Katie Carr are in the background.
“regulars” in the restaurant, who Katie said had been fans of the former “Eatery” and were still coming in for the food and company. Maybe they were there for some of the all-day brunches that are served all day at 117 E. Main Street location. The former menu was all gluten free, but when Katie and Allan took over, they made a new one.
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Now, although not all dishes are gluten free, they can still cater to those who have dietary restrictions. “We make our bread in-house, use all fresh ingredients, and still have lots of vegan options,” said Allan. He gave a little list of the delicious breads that are available. The sweet potato rolls are used for the chicken sandwiches, and toast is made from the house white. People can order their specialty breads like challah, brioche and baguettes, but they need a 72hour notice to get all the ingredients and make the preparations. He also makes in-house doughnuts, and the flavor changes weekly. He advises people to look on Facebook and Instagram at trussd (without the apostrophe) in the morning by 9 a.m. to see if they’re making them. “Allan brings a lot of experience and creativity to the restaurant – I feel fortunate to be involved,” said Hubert. He went on to describe a very delicious dish called “crack” cauliflower. The vegetable is roasted in the oven after being drenched in corn starch, deep fried and served in sesame ginger sauce. He also gave a little background information on how they came to bring the restaurant dream to fruition. “I’ve known Allan for some time. We had met in 2015, and he called me on December 8th last year and said he had the opportu-
Truss’D Restaurant in Front Royal keeps regular customers coming back nearly every day to meet friends and for the food offered on the creative and unique menu.
nity to open this restaurant. I had already told him if he ever wanted to go on his own, I’d invest,” he said. Allan and Katie had been working at the Inn at Vaucluse Spring in Stephens City when they all met. Allan was the executive chef there, and Hubert and his wife, who live in Cumberland, Virginia, were in the habit of visiting to have dinner, so they became friends. They signed the relevant papers to open Truss’D at the end of December. “We ran around, got licenses and got it all together, and did it in 12 days,” Allan said. Hubert said they opened on his birthday, January 12. “It was an exciting day. They did a super job,” he said. The couple and their server Katie Carr all worked in The Happy Creek Eatery last year, so the transition wasn’t so difficult. They talked about some of the plans they have for the place. The reservations-only Valen-
tine’s Day dinner was one of many special events/dinners they were looking forward to holding. For future reference, they will accommodate severe food allergies or a restricted food menu, again, with a 72-hour advance notice. But on upcoming Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., then will close and open again from 5 to 9 p.m. “We will have dinners every weekend. The menus will be changing with availability and season. We hope to get with local farms to see what they have,” Allan said. Hubert added that he raises grass-fed cattle without using hormones. “I’d like to get some of the beef up here,” he said. Other plans are to partner with wineries and do pairings for special dinners. They’re hoping to have their ABC license by St. PatSee FOOD, 16
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rick’s Day. Plans are to have a full alcohol license and offer brunchtype drinks like Bloody Mary and Mimosas, and wine and bottled beer. Jessica Chapman, who also works as a server in the restaurant with them, has bar tending experience. The place can seat 22 guests with an added six seated on bar stools. They hope to have bookings for special parties and special events, like retirement and wedding receptions. Allan gave some of his background, explaining that he has more than nine years’ experience cooking and attended culinary school at the Art Institute of Washington in Arlington. It was a two-hour each way commute, he said, and with a young child at the time it was a busy time. He has reduced his travel time since then. “I’ll take a 20-minute commute over a two-hour one,” he said. He loves the creative freedom but said, “It’s like jumping out of the frying pan into the fire,” having his own place. But he’s proud of it. “It’s not quite stuffy like fine dining. We have good food, but there’s a down-home atmosphere. I call it ‘rustic chic,’ the D.C. experience without the traffic. Our approach to food in general, is that
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it’s recognizable, relatable, but with a ‘twist,’” he continued. For example, their version of Eggs Benedict, which they call “Bennie’s Cousin,” is a ‘riff ’ on the original. It’s made with two biscuits topped with Canadian bacon, poached eggs and topped with remoulade sauce. “There’s a focus on ingredients, with attention to detail, and we add our own spin. Our dinners incorporate flavors from around the world. We’ll pull from Asian, European, Russian, African and put it all together. Allan described it as ‘Creative American.’ He looked around the restaurant at the guests and said, “They’re all regulars who “followed along” when Happy Creek Eatery closed. But, “We play by our own rules and are not apt to do what everyone else does. That sets us apart,” he added. When asked about the unusual name, he said “The name is her fault,” referring to his partner Katie Teague. They kept the brunch menu like it was, though without the gluten free option, but when discussing what kinds of changes might be made, he said he was talking to her about how he wanted to do the restaurant, whether to buy out Happy Creek Eatery or transition to a new concept. “No one wanted to do that,” he said. Allan said he asked her, “Do you
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Katie Teague, co-owner of Truss’d and Katie Carr keep the coffee coming at the cozy and popular new restaurant recently opened at 117 E. Main St. next door to Royal Cinemas.
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the “Frenchy” made from two slices of house-made bread dipped in orange cardamom French toast batter and grilled “to perfection” and topped with fresh fruit and powdered sugar. There will be a grand opening, but no date has been set. They hope to schedule it in early spring. Truss’D is open every day except Wednesdays from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and is located at 117 East Main St. in downtown Front Royal. Call (540) 660-0988, visit them on Facebook or Instagram at trussd, or at https://trussd.business.site. – carol@areaguides.com
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ets will be offered at: $50 for Premium Track, $40 Track, and $30 Grand Stand. Above prices do not include Fair admission – save a “$1.00 off ” by adding a fair gate ticket at time of your online purchase. The Shenandoah County Fair will officially open, in its entirety, on Monday, August 26th and continue through Saturday, August 31st. Special Grandstand events are scheduled to be held on the opening weekend–Saturday, August 24th and Sunday August 25th.
you can save a “$1.00 off ” gate admission by adding at time of your online purchase. Please only buy your tickets from the fair website via “ETIX”. Be aware of third party sellers and other non- approved ticket resellers. The Shenandoah County Fair will officially open, in its entirety, on Monday, August 26th and continue through Saturday, August 31st. Special Grand Stand events are scheduled to be held on the opening weekend -Saturday, August 24th and Sunday August 25th.
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Casting Crowns Announced As Headliner At The Shenandoah County Fair The Shenandoah County Fair proudly announces that Grammy award winning Contemporary Christian Band, “Casting Crowns” will make their first appearance ever in the Shenandoah Valley on Friday Evening, August 30th at 7:30 PM. Tickets will go on sale “Online Only” Friday, March 1st at 9:00 AM. Three tiers of reserved seat tickets will be offered at: $50 for Premium Track, $40.00 Track, and $30.00 Grand Stand. Above prices do not include the required admission to the Fair –
furry doggies on their leashes for an easy and fun hike from the Shelter down Cottonwood Trail, around the boardwalk, and back to the parking area. The distance is approximately 2 miles. The more adventuresome among us can add the Point Loop Trail to the hike, for a total of about 4 miles. Looking forward to seeing you there. 350 Daughter of Stars Dr, Bentonville, VA. 540-622-6840. Visit: http://riverparkfriends.org
Furry Friends Hike! Sunday, March 17 at Shenandoah River State Park The Friends of Shenandoah River State Park Group is excited to announce our very first “Furry Friends Hike” to celebrate the coming of Springtime! We will meet Sunday March 17 at 1pm at the Massanutten Shelter at our favorite State Park. Bring your family and friends, especially your
The Winchester Police Department (WPD) will reprise its successful Junior Academy (ages 5-8) in 2019 with three Saturday session dates – April 6, July 20, and September 28. Registration for the April 6 session will begin on March 6. In order to make the registration process easier, the application will be formatted as a webform instead of the fillable PDF that was used last year. Applicants will be able to fill out and submit the form on See BRIEFS, 20
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their computer or mobile device. When available, the application will be found online at www.winchesterva.gov/junior-academy. Last year, the WPD accepted applications for all three dates during one registration period. This year, the WPD will only accept applications for one session at a time, with each registration period beginning about a month before the session date and ending once spots are filled. Registration dates are as follows: March 6 (April 6 session) June 20 (July 20 session) August 28 (September 28 session) Session sizes are limited to 24 participants. Residents in the 22601 area code (the WPD’s jurisdiction) will receive priority placement, and applicants from neighboring jurisdictions will be placed into any remaining spots for the session. “We would love to be able to accept every applicant into the program,” stated academy organizer Lt. Amanda Behan. “However, we work with limited resources, so while children from across the area are welcome to apply, we want to make sure we’re reaching the children that we interact with the most.” Once all spots are full, remaining applicants will be placed onto a temporary waiting list. Applicants who are not admitted will need to re-apply for the next session. Families with multiple children who are interested in attending the academy must complete one application per child. More information about the Junior Academy and registration can be found online at www.winchesterpolice.org/junior-academy.
the Loudoun Street Mall (weather permitting). Benefiting the SPCA During all scheduled performances, a percentage of food and drink sales will benefit SPCA of Winchester, Frederick, and Clarke Counties. Celtic Games for Children The SPCA will host Celtic activities for children on the Old Courthouse Lawn. The Celtic activities will provide a fun atmosphere for lads and lassies ages 3-12. Other Fun Activities A balloon artist, face painter, dancers, vendors, and bagpipers will be on the Loudoun Street Mall and in Old Town shops and restaurants throughout the day. Free photos will be available at the Celtic Fest photo booth and don’t miss the petting zoo with friendly animals on the Taylor Pavilion lawn. Back by popular demand this year, the Magic Lantern Theater and Handley Library will cosponsor a 2:00 pm showing of
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that in September 2018, Virginia Revolution Athletics Manager, Donna Sue Rogers, transferred an undisclosed amount of money from the business bank account into her personal bank account without authorization from Hart. Donna Sue Rogers was charged with felony embezzlement and was subsequently arrested on February 15, 2019. She was released on a $1,000 secured bond after being processed by RSW Jail. Donna Sue Rogers next court appearance is scheduled for March 12, 2019 at 10:00am in Warren County General District Court. This is an ongoing investigation and any further information on this case can be forwarded to Detective Landin Waller at 540-636-2208 or lwaller@frontroyalva.com
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ment (WPD) will hold its 18th annual Kids & Cops Camp from June 17-21, 2019. High school and college students who are interested in applying for an internship at the Camp will be able to do so online beginning March 1. When available, the internship application will be found at https://www. winchesterva.gov/kcc-internshipapplication. Camper applications will be
made available on April 1 at the Timbrook Public Safety Center’s Debbie Bock Room (231 E. Piccadilly Street, third floor) from 8:00-10:00 a.m. After this date, any remaining applications will be available for pick up at the Administration window. “We are more than excited to continue this successful program into its 18th year,” stated Kids & Cops Camp coordinator Sergeant
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Virginia Harness Horse Association Introduces New Certified Residency Program To Help Bring New Horses Into The State The Virginia Harness Horse Association (VHHA), in conjunction with the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA), is introducing a new Certified Residency Bonus Program See BRIEFS, 22
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that will begin immediately for foals born beginning in 2019. Once horses complete a six month residency at a Virginia farm or training center (before they turn two), they are eligible to begin collecting bonuses as two and three-year-olds in any overnite race where they receive a piece of the purse. A bonus pool of at least $200,000 will be available annually for those certified horses. Instead of receiving a set award from each money earning start, horses would accumulate points over the year based on purse dollars earned --- one point per dollar. At the end of the year, the entire bonus reward fund will be divided by all points earned, and each horse would receive that set dollar value per point. Awards would then be paid out to owners proportionately. “I think this shows that Virginia is back in the race and that the future looks bright,” said Dr. Scott Woogen, VHHA President. “Some key parts of this program were adopted from the successful residency program the state thoroughbreds now enjoy, while others like the point system are aspects we thought could be fair and equitable. Each year, we’ll find out how much money is available for this program and advertise it for the next crop of foals.” The state’s live harness racing operations are now focused in Northwest Virginia, where a ten day pari-mutuel meet has taken place at Shenandoah Downs in Woodstock since 2016. This year’s fall meet will begin September 13th and continue every Friday and Saturday afternoon for five consecutive weekends. “To help incentivize horsemen to race here, Certified horses will receive double the number of points on dollars earned from any overnight race in Virginia,” added Woogen. “A single race bonus normally would be capped at 5,000 points but on the in-state events, that cap will increase to 10,000.” “The residency program is designed to bring new horses into the state,” said VEA Executive Director Jeb Hannum. “The standardbred program is exciting as it stands to impact farms that wouldn’t normally be associated with racing. A six month stay in Virginia, or longer, will help a lot of farms and will direct much needed revenue to agricultural businesses. Our main goal is to increase the number of standardbred horses that are being raised in Virginia.”
With historical horse racing set to start this year at Colonial Downs and it’s Rosie’s Gaming Emporium sites in New Kent, Richmond, Hampton and Vinton, additional purse funds and incentive program opportunities could be on the rise in the near future. Live simulcast races will be available to bet at each Rosie’s site, in addition to the four existing OTBs which will continue under Colonial management. Information, registration forms and a list of 25 participating farms and training centers in the state that have available space can be accessed at www.vhha.net. For additional details, contact Debbie Warnick at 443-463-0917 or by email at info@vhha.net.
ren County Sheriff ’s Department, Front Royal Fire Department, Shenandoah Park Service and RSW Regional Jail will battle it out to determine who is the fittest. The idea behind the competition is to introduce youth to the community’s first responders and to help them see first hand the benefits of physical fitness. Events will also include kids’ activities, including face painting. Vendors are welcome. Following the competition, Gold Mountain will host a dinner for the participants as a way of thanking them for their service to the community. The event is free and open to the public.
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Heroes Challenge 2019 Gold Mountain Martial Arts in Front Royal is hosting the 4th Annual Heroes Challenge on Saturday, March 9th at Fitness Evolution at 485 South Street beginning at 12:00 noon. Competitions will be held in the categories of sit ups, chin ups, pylios, bench press and tug of war. Metals will be awarded to first, second and third place winners and a trophy will be awarded to the highest scoring team. A Spirit Award will also be awarded to the team who displays the most spirit. This year, representatives from the Front Royal Police Department, War-
The Winchester Police Department (WPD) will hold its second annual Badges & Batter community pancake breakfast on Friday, March 15, 2019 from 7:00-9:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public and will be held at the Moose Lodge, located at 215 East Cork Street in Winchester. “Last year’s breakfast was quite a success. The attendants and officers really enjoyed themselves, and we were, of course, grateful to have them come out to engage in casual conversation with us,” stated Chief John Piper. “We hope to have an even better turnout this year.” The WPD would like to thank the Moose Lodge for volunteering to host the event again this year. “The organization’s generosity is much appreciated – there is plenty of space for the large crowd and the organization’s members have been so helpful with allowing us
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REC’s Youth Tour Students go to Richmond Legislative Day Going beyond the textbook, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) recently hosted its annual Richmond Youth Legislative Day. Natalie Heiser of Culpeper,
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Applications for the 2019 Washington Youth Tour have closed, but applications for the 2020 trip are open year round. For additional information about the program or to obtain an application, please
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When it comes to the health of your heart, isn’t it nice to know that you don’t have to travel great distances to receive expert care? Valley Health’s team of skilled cardiologists and vascular surgeons are right here in your community and ready to provide you with the same high level of care that you have come to expect from Valley Health. Testing available at your local Valley Health hospital include: • Echocardiogram • Electrocardiogram (EKG) • Cardiac stress test • Vascular imaging such as carotid Doppler In Front Royal • Cardiac and vascular catheterization • Pacemaker testing • Varicose and spider veins
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Schenck Foods Company (SFC) is launching a grocery subscription service offering weekly pick up of local products at their warehouse location on Valley Pike. Registration is open now and the program runs for 26 weeks from May through October with pickup occurring every Tuesday. The initiative supports partnerships with local farmers, artisans and small producers to provide produce, meat, dairy and more in one convenient program. Subscription signup at www.schenckfoods. com/market-basket/ The SFC Market Basket program includes 12 suppliers and the option to subscribe to a full share feeding four people or half share feeding two people and a choice to receive products weekly or biweekly during the program season. In addition to the base share, consumers can select several add on categories including but not limited to eggs, organic milk, meat varieties and coffee. SFC Local and Natural Farm to Table Coordinator, Abby McAllis-
ter, manages the partnerships and the program for the area. McAllister states, “Our hope is to provide healthy grocery options directly to consumers. We recognize limited grocery stores in Winchester and find it puzzling that we are also in one of the richest agricultural regions in the country. Our partnerships connect both produce and livestock farmers to provide access to healthy foods.” Providers for SFC Market Basket program include: Whiffletree Farm, Fields of Athenry, Trickling Springs Creamery, Flying W Farms, Glaize Apples, Shady Knoll Mushrooms, Mackintosh Fruit Farm, Boward Family Farm, Shawnee Springs, West Oaks, Cordial Coffee Company, Red Rooster Coffee Roasters. SFC is expanding its reach by focusing on a consumer-friendly approach for food availability. In 2018, SFC offered a monthly seasonal food bazaar featuring area small producers and farmers on their property located at 3578 Valley Pike.
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day, April 4, 2019 from 7 -9 p.m. The public is invited to bring info/ photos, etc., of genealogy. Archives will be open and artifacts from recent diggings will be displayed in Ivy Lodge. The Front Royal/Warren County Tree Stewards are having their Annual Arbor Day/Earth Day Event on April 27th where they will plant a tree, award the Tree City USA plaque, and begin their Greenway Walk. Following that, from 10-2, Skyline High School will host the Community Earth Day Celebration. If anyone in the community is a part of an organization that has an Earth friendly message to share, contact Kara Lewallen at: Skyline High School (540) 631-0366 ext. 31131 or klewallen@wcps.k12.va.us Warren County Social Services Department will hold an upcoming Child Abuse Prevention Jubilee on April 13 at the Warren County Health and Human Services Complex to take place from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Skyline High School presents their Spring Play “Grease” This is the School Version - suitable for all ages on April 25, 26, 27 and 28 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets at the door are: $10.00 Adults, $7.00 Students/Staff/Senior Citizens/Kids.
doing a Special Brush Collection on Wednesday March 6, 2019. Please note the following rules and regulations for collection: Please have brush set out at the curb prior to 7:00 a.m. on Wednesdays Place all brush in reusable containers, biodegradable bags, or plastic bags. ALL BAGS ARE TO BE UNTIED. Do not use Town roll-out carts. Brush must be bundled with rope or heavy twine, cut shorter than 5 feet in length, and weighs less than 50 lbs. Root balls, stumps, and firewood logs will not be collected. The chipper will only take limbs longer than 5 feet in length and up to 8 inches in diameter. The limbs should be stacked and facing the same direction with the cut ends facing the road. The chipper cannot take vines, weeping willow branches, or bamboo. To schedule the chipper, a call must be placed to Public Works at 540-635-7819. The Town does not collect contractor work. All contractors must purchase a dump ticket at the Finance Office located at 102 E Main Street to dispose of the items at the Manassas Ave extended site. Regular Yard Waste Collection will resume March 27, 2019. If any questions, contact Public Works at 540-635-7819, MondayFriday 7am-3:30pm.
Storm Damage Brush Collection Due to the recent high-winds the Town experienced a lot of loose limbs and downed trees. The Town of Front Royal will be
Hey there Stewart, Sometimes when I am walking through a forest I can hear the trees talking to me. Do you think I’m nuts? – Jordan
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Maybe, but not because you can hear the trees. Many people have that experience. Trees are such a wonder of nature, and critical to the health of our planet, that it is quite normal to feel like they are talking to you. In mythologies and stories, talking trees often have the ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense and insight. For example, the rustling of leaves on
an oak tree was said to be the voice of Zeus. In the movies, most of us our familiar with the talking Apple trees from the Wizard of OZ: “How would you like someone to come along and pick something off of you?” I think my favorite talking tree is Groot from the movie “Guardians Of The Galaxy”. He’s a sentient, treelike creature from outer space who is actually the monarch of Planet X, and not just somewhere for dogs to wee on in the park. Capable of saying just three words – “I am Groot” – he’s not the most chatty of trees, but he puts more inflection into those three words than you might think. You see, Groot is actually super-intelligent and something of an expert in quasi-dimensional
super-positional engineering – it’s just that Groot’s wooden larynx renders the subtleties of his speech void to human ears. Also, he’s quite nice to sit under when it’s sunny out. Other movies with talking trees include: 1. Lord of the Rings (2002 and 2003) 2. The Chronicles of Narnia (2005 and 2008) 3. Pocahontas (1995) 4. The Last Unicorn (1982) 5. A Monster Calls (2016) The next time you are going for a walk in the woods Jordan let me know, and we can listen to the trees together! Your Pal in the Trees,
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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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planned for multi-family complex In a deal that adds 144 multifamily units to its portfolio on the East Coast, Community Preservation Partners (CPP) is pleased to announce the $9.5 million purchase of Royal Arms in Front Royal, Va. A rehabilitation specialist, CPP will begin an $8 million renovation on the property this winter
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throughout Virginia, and many of the state’s existing affordable communities are either aging rapidly or on the brink of becoming market-rate, which would effectively displace those residents and leave them homeless.” Royal Arms was built in 1974 and was last renovated in 2002. Though the property’s federal low-income housing tax credits
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(LIHTC) had 13 more years before expiration, the new deal with CPP recapitalizes the financing and renews the affordability for at least 45 years. “We’ve designed the rehabilitation of Royal Arms to act as a catalyst for the broader Front Royal community,” said John Fraser, CPP senior project manager. “Our investments will not only keep families together in their homes, but the renovations will improve their safety and standards of living.” Located at 401 East Criser Road, Royal Arms follows CPP’s acquisition of The Belt Atlantic in Richmond, Va., where a substantial comprehensive rehabilitation will be completed by the end of this summer. Planned upgrades to Royal Arms include: • Updated kitchens and bathrooms • New windows, entry doors and flooring • Energy-efficient HVAC and lighting • New energy-efficient appliances • New flooring With more than $1.5 billion invested in affordable housing communities across the nation, CPP is continuing its mission to
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Above are Brett Osborn, Marc Robinson and Eric Robinson of the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution based in Winchester. They represented the Chapter at a ceremony 16 Feb in Danville, VA to celebrate the “Crossing of the Dan”. In Feb 1781, the American Army led by General Nathaniel Greene and Daniel Morgan were in a race to cross the Dan River with the British led by General Lord Cornwallis trailing close behind. The American Army got there first, crossing the river and taking all of the boats with them. The Army was able to rest and rebuild. This event is considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War, leading to the surrender of the British at Yorktown.
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Engle’s Angle: “Sliced Tomatoes and Ingrown Toe Nails” By Kevin S. Engle February 28th. That was supposed to be a huge day in the Engle household. That was the day my wife was going to win the Publishers Clearing House giveaway. The $5,000 A Week “Forever” Prize. I just knew it. I was feeling particularly lucky when I dropped her entry form in the mail. But then two weeks ago, she got something else from them. Printed on the green envelope was “Your enclosed number is on the Winner Selection List”. And on the inside, “To avoid removal of this number from the list, be sure you respond by the 3/14/19 entry validation submission deadline.” Huh? I thought the drawing was on February 28th. Why are we now talking about March 14th? Maybe if I spent five hours reading all the fine print, I’d understand, but I didn’t feel like wasting my time. Instead, I spent five hours looking at all of the incredible products they were selling. And I’m glad I did. I’m still hoping my wife wins the money, especially now that I’ve ordered a ton of stuff we need to pay for. I’m not big on tomatoes, but I couldn’t pass up a Tomato Slicer for only $14.95. And it comes with a free tomato knife. The 32-Melody Wireless Doorbell is supposed to be easy to install. Right. I had to get the Granitestone 10” Fry Pan. Eggs just slide off it. At $19.95, what a deal. I ordered the five books of Brain Games, all for the ridiculously low price of $14.95. You don’t have to be a genius to know that’s a steal. I’ve seen those Car Scratch Repair Pens advertised on TV. Do
they really work? I hope so. I just scratched my car on purpose to find out. I’ll let you know. Who wouldn’t want an inverted umbrella? I’m not even sure what it is, but I liked the name. I’m a big Betty Boop fan. Have been for years. And for only five payments of $4.99 each, I now own a Betty Boop Duffle Bag. Every household needs a Spray Window Squeegee. And get this. They were Buy 1, get 1 Free! I bought five. I also couldn’t pass on eight of “America’s Most Coveted Coins”. “Collectors’ Favorites”. Who wouldn’t want that? A set of four egglettes to make “Perfect hard-boiled eggs every time!” I had to have it, even though I’ve not eaten a hard-boiled egg in years. Girls of Rock & Roll. Hits of the 60s. A two CD collection. A set of eight Disposable Drain Snakes. I could go on, but I think you get the idea. My wife isn’t too happy with me. She wants me to return all this stuff. Plus, she said no one really wins these contests anyway. I disagree. I know someone who knows someone who did. A million bucks. And this time, it’s gonna be my wife. I don’t care what day it is. February 28th, March 14th, it doesn’t matter. All I care about is seeing the Prize Patrol at our front door with flowers and balloons and that oversized check with my wife’s name on it. And when they ring our new 32-Melody Wireless Doorbell, it’ll play the opening line from that popular O’Jays song. “Money, money, money, money”. The author also purchased the Ingrown Toenail Kit for $12.95. You never know when you might get one.
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A resident of Front Royal reported being awakened from an afternoon nap by what sounded like an explosion Wednesday, February 27. As he rose from bed he could hear shouted police activity outside. This nearby building at 409 East Jackson St. is the likely source of the noise as it appears that most of the windows have been shattered and it was surrounded by town and county law enforcement. We were unable to obtain details or clarify who the lead agency was by press time. Photo by Robbie Tennet.
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Samuels Public Library Adult Programming March 15-31, 2019 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 10:00 am What the Tech! Having trouble with your electronics? Don’t worry! Come into What the Tech and we can help you! Phones, tablets, e-readers, and anything else you need help with! Just check at the adult reference Desk from 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm 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 See BRIEFS, 28
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miss out! 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 6:00 pm. (March 7th & 21st) 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. SPL - Books & Beyond: Samuels Public library invites you to come out and join us for our Books and Beyond Book Club on Wednesday, March 20th at 10 A.M. where The Blood of Emmett Till by Timothy B. Tyson will be discussed. This group meets the third Wednesday of the month. Photography Workshop: Celebrate the Spring Equinox by attending a FOSL sponsored hands-on photography workshop Saturday, March 23rd at 2:30 pm. We will meet at the library for a
quick orientation. Weather permitting, we will then move to Eastham Park. At the park, we will photograph the flora and fauna that resides at this riverside gem. We will focus on light and composition. Therefore, any type of camera, including smartphones, will work. In case of inclement weather, the session will be conducted inside the library.
Upcoming March 2019 Parks And Recreation Programs Mother-Son Movie Night Saturday, March 2, 2019 Join Warren County Parks and Recreation while we celebrate the bond between mom and son that no villain can break. You’ll enjoy a picnic feast and bottomless popcorn as you spend time with your little man creating your very own comics, designing your own superhero worthy battle briefs, getting pictures taken with our inhouse professional photographer, and watching the laugh-out-loud family favorite movie - Captain Underpants! Register early so you won’t miss out on this wonderful evening together and all the memories it will bring. The Mother-Son Movie Night will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front
Royal, Virginia 22630. The movie will begin playing at 5:30 p.m. This program is for sons ages 12 years and younger. The cost is $25.00 per couple; each additional son is $7.00. Cost includes one commemorative photo. Mother-Son Movie Night is limited to 50 couples; pre-registration is required. Registration deadline is Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Mah Jongg “Players Club” Players will enjoy several hands of Mah Jongg against skilled opponents. This club meets on Tuesdays, March 5, 2019 through April 30, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Warren County Health & Human Services Complex Band Room, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630. The cost for the club is $8.00 per month pre-pay or $3.00 per day drop in at the door. Pre-payment can only betaken at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630. Players must bring their own league card. For more information about the Mah Jongg “Players Club”, please contact Deb Jones at (540) 2524252. SCHOOL’S CLOSED,
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from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Warren County Health & Human Services Gym, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630. This program is open to anyone 7 to 15 years old; those attending must have a permission slip signed by a parent. Permission slips may be picked up at the door, or in advance at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630. The cost is $10.00 per participant and a wrist band will be given so children can come in and out at no additional cost. news@warrencountyreport.com
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Friday, March 1 Freezing rain and sleet likely before 10am, then a chance of rain and sleet between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation
is 50%. 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 A chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of pre-
Four members of the Colonel James Wood II Chapter from Winchester participated in the dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony of the George Washington Carver 4 County School as a museum located in Culpeper, Virginia. The Carver Regional High School was established as a regional high school for African Americans in Culpeper, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock Counties in 1948. The school was closed in 1988. It has been restored as a museum and technical education center.
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cipitation is 30%. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. 9am - 2pm American Red Cross Blood Drive at What Matters Open House, 213 E Main St. Front Royal. 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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On 23 Feb. 2019, Mr. Don Shade, Superintendent of Mt. Hebron Cemetery in Winchester received a Certificate of Appreciation from Dale Corey, President of the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Mt. Hebron has been extremely helpful to the SAR in assisting their Revolutionary War Graves Program. Mr. Shade has helped the non profit organization in obtaining and installing memorial stones for patriots from the Revolutionary War so they can be properly recognized for their service to our country.
able to include our popular Table Sponsorship with cost $500 for a table of eight. Thank you for helping your local United Way. 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm. Sunday, March 3 Rain and snow. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Sunday Night: Rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. 2pm - 4pm FREE Concert by Five of a Kind Bluegrass Band at Cooter’s, 4768 US 211, Luray. Five of a Kind has been entertaining crowds with traditional Bluegrass since 1980. http:// fiveofakindbluegrass.com Cooters: 540-843-2515. Monday, March 4 Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. 5:30pm - 7pm Medicare Educational Meeting at Samuels Public Library White Meeting Room B, 330 East Criser Road, Front Royal. Come learn the basics of Medicare including Eligibility, Important Dates, Medicare Coverage, Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, and Supplement Options. *For educational purposes only.* No cost. No RSVP See CALENDAR, 30
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required. Walk-ins welcome. For accommodations of persons with special needs at meeting call 540-878-2017. For TTY users call 711-622-8899. 4:30pm Browntown Izaak Walton League First Meeting of the New Year at Gooney Manor Loop, Browntown. The annual member’s chili dinner will begin at 6:30pm with meeting to follow. Committees are forming and new members are urged to attend.
Wednesday, March 6 Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. 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.
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. Thursday, March 7 Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. 5pm - 6:30pm Lyme/Tick Disease Support Group at Warren Memorial Hospital Outpatient Center Conference
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P2084 - 2017 Ford F-150 XLT, 40k, 4WD, Ford Certified Pre Owned 100k Mile Warranty, Touchscrn Nav, Crew Cab, Chrome, Bluetooth, One Owner - $31,656
P2058 - 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, 39k, 4WD, 1 Owner/Local Trade Carfax, Moonroof, Touchscreen Nav, Remote Start, Heated Seats - $28,877
P2088 - 2016 Ford F-150 XLT, 22k, 4WD, Ford Certified Pre Owned 100k Mile Wrnty, Crew Cab, FX4 Off Road Pkg, Rem Strt, Trailer Tow, Tailgate Step - $33,646
P2017 - 2018 Dodge Journey Crossroad, 29k, AWD, One Owner, Carfax Certified, Blackout Pkg, 19” Alloy Wheels, Bluetooth, TouchScrn - $19,577
P2061 - 2017 Ram 2500 Laramie, 32k, 4WD 6.7L Cummins Diesel, 1 Owner/Local Trade Carfax, Heated/ Cooled Seats, Backup Cam, Hitch - $44,977
P2021 - 2018 Ford Expedition Max Limited, 19k, 4WD, Ford Cert. Pre Owned 100k Mile Wrnty, Voice Act. Touchscrn Nav, Hands Free Liftgate - $50,877
P2031 - 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L, 48k, One Owner, Carfax Certified, Power Sliding Doors, Apple Carplay, Power Liftgate, Remote Start - $21,977
P2044 - 2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn, 42k, 5.7L Hemi 4WD, 1 Owner/Local Trade Carfax, 20” Sport Alloy Wheels, Spray-in Bedliner, Backup Cam - $27,899
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