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Shenandoah Valley gears up for its first big Earth Day celebration Woodstock will host events with closed off streets in the Court Square on April 20

Ever want to kiss a llama? The April 20 Earth Day 2019 event in downtown Woodstock from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, will give you the opportunity for this and a lot more earthy entertainment and information. Photos courtesy of Sari Carp and Sustainability Matters.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report In honor of Earth Day 2019, Sari Carp of the new conservation organization, Sustainability Matters, is announcing an exciting event to be held in Woodstock on Saturday, April 20, which is a gathering

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She referenced early attempts to celebrate the first Earth Day, in 1970.

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“Apparently, there wasn’t much of a consensus back then on how to celebrate. Edinburg Mayor Dan Harshman tells us his college brought in a giant heap of actual earth, as in soil, to commemorate the day! Heritage Mill Wines owner Mike Clem, a student in Shenandoah County at the time, remembers that he and all his classmates walked to school along Route 11, to save on fossil fuel,” she reported.

She describes how the event will be done this year.

“Our Earth Day Shenandoah celebration, perhaps emboldened by the quirky ways the first Earth Day was celebrated, will definitely be out of the ordinary. From 10 to 3 on Saturday, April 20, we’ll be taking over the Court Square area in downtown Woodstock,” she said. There will also be an opportunity to test drive an electric Tesla, and one of the main events will be a large “Community Plant Swap.”

Plant swaps were very popular when Sustainability Matters organized them in Woodstock last year, and Sari said, “It’s the perfect time to divide your perennials, start extra seedlings, and bring along those extra seeds you won’t get time to plant. Gardening tools and books are welcome too.

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native pollinators, honeybees and organic garden methods. Visitors may bring carefully contained insects from their gardens for identification.

The Virginia Department of Forestry will give out free seedlings in the Tree Zone. They, the US Forest Service and the Woodstock Tree Board will also answer questions about trees.

“In the afternoon, the Urban Tree Project will demonstrate the re-purposing of large trees taken down in cities: its sawmill and wood crafters will set up just down the road in the parking lot outside Woodstock’s town offices, while the theater across the street screens a related documentary,” said Sari.

In the Water Quality Zone, vital area water issues will be addressed

by Friends of the North Fork, the Cave Conservancy, Seven Bends State Park, Lord Fairfax Soil & Water Conservation District, and the Virginia Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries, and they will be showing films on water quality.

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“Come see their salamanders and play a Fish ID game!” Sari invited.

And at the event, people will get their long-awaited chance to kiss a llama.

“The Llama Kissing Booth will be staffed by Posey Thisisit’s Ladybug and her faithful attendants,” Sari said.

Artisan vendors, local growers, Girl Scouts, and Brownies will be in attendance and Blue Ridge Wildlife Center will bring several of their animal friends like snakes and owls.

The Humane Society is also planning to bring cats who need to be adopted to good homes.

Facebook phenomenon, internet celebrity, and superstar duck Lucy, from Shenandoah County, will help her “dad,” county landfill site manager Brad Dellinger, tend the Department of Solid Waste’s recycling education station.

“We hear she’ll be wearing a special outfit for the occasion,” Sari commented.

There will also be wonderful food at the event, like: • soups, pastries and snacks from Penelope’s Cafe and Becky’s Bundts.

• giveaways from Route 11 Chips.

• sparkling wine and cider from Shenandoah’s newest vineyard, Star in the Valley.

• fabulous food from Sexi-Mexi Burritos, recently chosen one of the three “Must-Try’” restaurants in the Shenandoah Valley, who will be there with their food truck.

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The Strasburg Witchy Dancing Queens have choreographed some dances especially for Earth Day and this will be their first Woodstock appearance.

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Over 1.7 million in tax dollars spent on infrastructure for failed IT Federal Project

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report

In late October of 2015, the Warren County Board of Supervisors, Front Royal Town Council, Warren County Economic Development Authority, and Curt Tran’s information technology company met on the former Avtex site to discuss details of the (now failed) IT Federal project They were there to hail the beginning of a period of new economic prosperity for Front Royal and Warren County. An Information Technology company was opening in Front Royal with the promise of 600 brand new high paying jobs. The whole town was abuzz with excitement at this new prospect.

The local leaders of the community spoke at the highly publicized press conference/ground-breaking ceremony. Even then-Congressman Bob Goodlatte spoke at the event.

The Front Royal Town Council immediately began to plan for the additional infrastructure that would be required. A new pump house would need to be built on the Avtex site. There needed to be a connector road between West Main Street and the IT Federal site. Lots of work needed to be done and that meant millions of dollars would be needed in order for this promised economic development to become reality.

The year 2015 ended, 2016 came and went, and then it was 2017, but no real progress was made.

A lone councilwoman, Bébhinn Egger, was the first to question what was going on with IT Federal. She asked hard questions and angered her fellow council mem-

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bers. One colleague, Councilman Bret Hrbek, even went so far as to demand that the council pass a resolution of support for Curt Tran and the promised IT Federal.

All the councilmen except for Egger voted for the resolution.

On November 21, 2016, Egger asked council to sign a letter to Goodlatte that she had written.

This was done as an attempt to get the Sixth Congressional District Congressman to go on the record regarding the future financial stability of the IT Federal Project.

Her request was answered with misgivings about signing the letter.

Councilman Eugene Tewalt said, “I have a problem with this.

Jennifer (McDonald) said everything is going well.”

He added, “It takes time.”

Egger continued to push her cause by reminding the council that the EDA had sold Curt Tran the 30-plus acres for the project.

Councilman Jacob Meza was quick to remind Egger that there was an expected return for that land deal and that return was to be in the form of jobs.

At that November 21st, 2016 work session Egger replied by saying, “And over a year later it seems like 2 – 2 = 5. It looks bad. If they promise to build the IT company that is supposed to bring in hundreds of jobs, are they going to do that?”

She then asked a question about when the county, town, and EDA ever held a groundbreaking ceremony for a company that had yet to get any of the proper zoning permits. At the end of that meeting Egger stated in frustration, “If no one wants to sign it, I will sign it myself.”

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by one of my fellow councilmen who accused me of having singlehandedly changed the course of a $40,000,000 project. These accusations are disappointing, unbelievable and absurd. It is our duty, as councilmen, to make sure our citizens are getting all the information they need by seeking clarification and transparency on all matters which concern the Town of Front Royal. It is disturbing to suggest that a company embarking on a $40,000,000 project would be offended and ready to walk away simply because one member of this council requested clarification and transparent information relating to the verification of contracts for the projects.

(Yes, did everybody forget those so-called confidential government contracts that IT Federal was supposed to have tucked away on the sidelines?) The questions I asked could be answered in a matter of hours by either the EDA, by Congressman Goodlatte, or by Curt Tran himself. This council has yet to receive answers. And yet instead of addressing the issue at hand and seeking answers, my colleagues have pointed the spotlight on my alleged ‘hostility’ toward IT Federal,” she said.

Egger reminded everyone present at that meeting over two years

The unfinished IT Federal Building, before it was announced by Curt Trans that IT Federal would not be opening.

ago that while she supports IT Federal, she did not pledge an oath to IT Federal and that she had in fact pledged an oath to the people of Front Royal and that she intended to stand by that oath to the best of her abilities and that she implored colleagues to do that same.

Egger continued her quest for truth and transparency over the course of the upcoming months into 2017 and had to give up her quest when she resigned her position on the council because she was moving away to get married.

Before continuing our story, we should remember the two-break ins. There was one at the Warren County Economic Development Authority’s office and another attempted break in at the home of the Economic Development Authority’s Executive Director Jen-

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McDonald went to trial for filing a false police report on October 31, 2018. The charges were later dismissed on that case.

The case of the office break-in has yet to be solved, but Mark Egger, who took on his daughter’s cause after she left, went on the record saying that break-in was staged as was alleged in McDonald’s home break-in court case.

Egger continued the fight at the Warren County Board of Supervisor’s meeting on February 20, 2018. During his first appearance, he concentrated on the break-ins

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at the EDA Office and at McDonald’s residence at 158 Faith Way in Front Royal.

He insisted that, “due to numerous facts,” both break-ins had been staged. He pointed out what he considered many other inconsistencies with the Economic Development Authority and called into question the actions of the Executive Director Jennifer McDonald over the course of that year. He even questioned the

validity of McDonald’s assertion that she had won a considerable amount of money playing slots at a West Virginia casino.

But Egger’s primary concern was the EDA’s lack of transparency.

Egger reminded the council that the Warren County Board of Supervisors had control of the EDA and he called upon the Board of Supervisors to clean house.

He called on them to remove

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the entire EDA board and start from scratch and reminded supervisors that the Virginia State code allowed for this to occur and even quoted the code.

In Egger’s May 1st, 2018 appearance before the supervisors he brought up the EB 5 Visa program which IT Federal was a part of.

Egger expressed concern about the EB 5 Visa program that was designed to bring in new economic investors from foreign nations through a federal visa program where the foreign investor

would pay $500,000 to $1,000,000 in exchange for visas or green cards with the intention of bringing in economic development to economically challenged areas of the country. IT Federal was one of those EB 5 programs. Egger voiced concerns that the EB 5 program could be or was rife with corruption and wanted to know if the supervisors wanted Warren County to become another Tunica, Mississippi.

Tunica is another U.S. locality that was hit hard with economic woes after it was promised a new

Green Tech automotive electric car plant to be built through an EB 5 visa program. That project failed and Tunica was left holding the bag for the money that they had already invested in infrastructure work to prepare for the promised manufacturing plant.

At the most recent council meeting, on March 19, 2019, it was official. IT Federal will not open.

It was also confirmed that the IT Federal Project was indeed affiliated with the EB 5 Visa program.

Front Royal is at the center of several questions being asked by town council members and, of course, its citizens.

• What happened with the $10,000,000 loan that was given to IT Federal?

• What about the over $1,700,000 in tax dollars that was spent on infrastructure projects that were started so that the promised IT Federal could open?

• Will the work come to a halt or will it continue in the name of moving forward?

Councilman Jacob Meza spearheaded the conversation by bringing up the unspent funds that were earmarked for the West Main connector road and the other funds earmarked for the IT Federal/Royal Phoenix site.

His main concern was whether or not those funds could be reallocated to the new $10,000,000 Front Royal Police headquarters currently being built across from the Royal Phoenix site on Kendrick Lane.

Meza brought up his concern about the upcoming $600,000 principal payment on the loan for the new police station.

“One of things that I know we have going on out in the Avtex property is the connector road. I know we funded a certain portion using tax dollars and justified a tax increase to fund that road and had a grant associated with that to finish the first phase which is coming to completion. We did invest another half a million dollars on the auspices that IT Federal was building a building and that were going to open it up to employees and we needed a pump station there. So we just invested a half million and $1,200,000 on a road where nothing is going in as of today anyway.

And it looks like we have another $90,000 allocated this year to go towards the Main Street connector plan to continue that road all the way through. I wanted to propose putting a little bit of a halt in investing in that property until we have some sort of anchor or serious investor out there, as we just spent the money on the pump station and part of a road. I wanted to redirect that money towards the police department. I think I said this the last time. I am not in favor of raising taxes two cents. I want to keep it as low as possible due to the fact of the increase in electric rates, (and) due to the fact of the property assessment increase.

I also wanted to see whatever opportunities are out there to help to offset this debt service. So that would take us to $583,000, but it

still doesn’t add up to 4.5 percent, but it is within the margin of error of 4.5 percent interest on a thirtyyear loan,” Meza said.

Mayor Hollis Tharpe responded to Meza’s comments by saying, “I am going to take the stool away from you and I’m going to stand on the stool. The infrastructure and improvements we are putting in at the Avtex site have nothing to do with IT Federal. It is a requirement that we need to put in infrastructure so we can have an entrance and to have some pumping station. Am I correct Joe?” he asked Front Royal Town Manager Joe Waltz.

Waltz replied, “You are correct that the lift station we are installing there will service approximately 4,200 employees.”

Tharpe continued, “It’s for the future and we have the money and we move forward. The IT Federal building is going up. It could stop tomorrow, or it could be completed. But right now, we are doing our due diligence.”

“That is our site, that is our future development,” Tharpe added.

Meza countered with, “We put in phase one, it’s done. And there is nothing there. We just invested $1,700,000. I think that is a pretty strong indication that we are willing to do something.”

Tharpe replied, “We’ve done what we were supposed to do. It’s there. The paved road leads nowhere other than down to where there are going to be things coming in.”

Meza asked how much the phase was going to cost.

The mayor replied that he had no idea.

Waltz stepped in and said that he could get the council the answers they needed.

Council member Letasha Thompson added, “I like Jacob’s idea of reducing the amount of taxes we are taking in. Because right now we have this situation where we’ve spent $1,700,000,” Thompson said.

Tharpe threw back, “So you are willing to kick the can down the road. Town Council made this decision years ago for IT Federal.”

“Someone made this decision without seeing all the contracts and now we are stuck with this $1,700,000 and that is not everyone else’s fight in town,” Thompson replied.

When all was said and done, Tharpe mentioned to Waltz that this would be something that might have to be brought back to another work session.

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INDICTMENTS 2019 March Indictments – January Term Kimberly Dawn Strother The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about July 12, 2018 in the County of Warren, Kimberly Dawn Strother, 31, of RSW Regional Jail, 6601 Winchester Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously assault and batter D.K. Henry, then knowing or having reason to know that said D.K. Henry was then engaged in the performance of her public duties as an employee of a local or regional correctional facility engaged in the performance of her public duties.

Kimberly Ann Adwell The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about August 24, 2018, in the County of Warren, Kimberly Ann Adwell, 47, of 16 Sandys Ln., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I or II controlled substance.

Forrest Glenn Lam The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about November 5, 2018, in the County of Warren, Forrest Glenn Lam, 21, of 1073 Old Linden Rd., Linden, VA 22642, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I or II controlled substance,

namely Fentanyl, not obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of a professional practice, or not authorized by the Drug Control Act. Kayla Ann Bennet The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about July10, 2018, in the County of Warren, Kayla Ann Bennett, 22, of 100 Coneflower Way, Lake Frederick, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously conspire with another to break and enter McAlister’s Deli, a building permanently affixed to realty with intent to commit larceny therein.

Catherine Breana Sensabaugh The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about July 10, 2018, in the County of Warren, Catherine Breana Sensabaugh, 21, of 325 Skyline Place, Front Royal, VA 22630 did unlawfully and feloniously conspire with another to break and enter McAlister’s Deli, a building permanently affixed to realty with intent to commit larceny therein.

Jonathan Gerald Gray The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about April 5, 2018, in the County of Warren, Jonathan Gerald Gray, 28, address unknown, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine.

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Tina Louise McGuinn The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about February 24, 2019, in the County of Warren, Tina Louise McGuinn, 38, of 1600 N. Shenandoah Ave, Front Royal, VA 22630, having the custody of a child under the age of eighteen years, did

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Quenton Uriah Ivory The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Quenton Uriah Ivory, 18, of RSW Regional Jail, 6601 Winchester Rd., with two counts. COUNTS ONE and TWO: in the County of Warren, Quenton Uriah Ivory did unlawfully and feloniously assault and batter Jeremy Cooper and Robert Fogle, then knowing or having reason to know that said Jeremy Cooper and Robert Fogle were then engaged in the performance of their public duties as correctional officers. Date of the offenses was on or about Decem-

ber 22, 2018.

Bruce Delane Johnson The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Bruce Delane Johnson, 40, of 21165 Twin Ridge Sq., Sterling, VA 20164, with two counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Bruce Delane Johnson did unlawfully and feloniously, having received a visible or audible signal from a law-enforcement officer to bring his motor vehicle to a stop, did drive such motor vehicle in a willful or wanton disregard of such signal so as to interfere with

or endanger the operation of the law-enforcement vehicle or endanger a person. COUNT TWO: did, having been found to be a habitual offender and while revocation of his driving privilege was in effect, unlawfully and feloniously, operate a motor vehicle on the highways of the Commonwealth and that such driving of itself endangered life, limb, or property of another. Date of the offenses was on or about January 27, 2019.

County of Warren, James Christopher Hicks, 34, of 107 Beeden Ln., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intention of converting goods and merchandise to his own use without having paid the full price thereof, willfully conceal or take possession of the goods or merchandise of Martin’s, the accused having twice or more before been convicted of an offense deemed as larceny.

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Warren County School Superintendent Greg Drescher presents his quarterly report to supervisors on the state of Warren County Public Schools.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report During the April 2, 2019 Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting, Greg Drescher, superintendent of Warren County’s school system, gave his quarterly report on the state of the county’s schools, including the school system’s success and ongoing concerns about the number of teachers who leave for surrounding counties that offer higher salaries.

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Drescher’s began by greeting the board, “Good morning, it is a pleasure to be here with you this

morning. I would like to highlight a few things that are going on in our schools.

“First the annual Blue Ridge Arts Council’s (BRAC) Student art exhibit is open until April 19th.

Exhibits from all of our schools are currently down at the BRAC until April 19th, 2019. I would encourage you to go down and take a look at the art work our students have done,” he said.

He spoke about the Special Olympics Track and Field team called “Warren County High School Champions Together” and the fundraiser they held the week before.

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“We have 19 students in our high schools that are going to be graduating from Lord Fairfax Community College, (LFCC) in May with a general studies degree, associates science degree or a caTom Sayre, vice chair of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, asks reer study certificate. They are goabout the June 6, 2017 work session concerning the Economic Development Authority Work Force Housing issue. ing to get this degree before they graduate on June 1 (from high know some of our teachers were Heritage Festival at Universal school),” he said. very excited about that. Normally Studios in Orlando, Florida. The “This is the kind of thing that can that is not something that they are Skyline High School Band rebe done because we have teachers ceived a Silver rating, and won the allowed to do,” he said. in our schools that are endorsed He mentioned that Skyline Outstanding Band award, scoring to teach at the college level. We Middle School has won the Vir- higher than any other band at the are working at becoming more ginia Breakfast Challenge in its week’s festival. competitive with our salaries so category. School divisions were “It was a great opportunity for more teachers stay long enough to placed into one of four categories our bands to get down there and get this type of endorsement and based on the enrollment. One we are very proud of them,” he we can increase this opportunity elementary and one secondary said. for even more students. There is school in each category won, Drescher then highlighted isreally not a reason, if we had the based on breakfast participation sues surrounding social media. number of teachers we need, or growth over the past school year. “Social medial continues to be we should have with those deBreakfast participation from Oc- both a blessing and a burden. Last grees, to be able to get 70 students tober through December 2018 week we had some online chata year to get those degrees. was compared to breakfast par- ter about a potential threat to one “And that is a huge difference to ticipation from October through of our schools. It took a number families wanting to continue their of hours, but the sheriff ’s office December 2017. children’s education. So that is just “So what we are very proud of worked through the late evening an example of one of the things we is we’ve done a number of things to ascertain there was no viable are doing to help out. to give our students more of an threat and that comments made “And related to that I wanted opportunity to eat breakfast. We were not serious,” he reported. to give you some data. I know have ‘Second Chance Breakfast.’ He said he had two reasons for you are working diligently on the Students that come in late, and we mentioning this. budget and what you can do to do have a few of those every day, “One, to thank our sheriff ’s ofsupport schools and I really apdon’t normally get breakfast. So, fice for their close work with our preciate that. This is again, about what we have done is set up in our schools and two, to implore our us being competitive. The second middle schools and high schools citizenry to report if they hear page of this report shows what we the opportunity to stop by a snack something, but not to re-post are trying to fix,” he continued. bar and get their breakfast. For and share. Chasing down doz The second page of the report a lot of kids that’s the meal they ens of re-posts of the same issue showed a graph outlining the wastes valuable time and assets,” need to get,” he continued. difference of how much better He also reported that on March he warned.

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rience the teachers have.

Fifty-four percent of teachers having 10 or fewer years of teaching experience have a 70 percent pass rate or better for students, with 14 percent of the same teachers achieving an 80 percent pass rate or better from students.

Teachers having 11 years or more teaching experience do significantly better, with 85 percent

of their students having a 70 percent pass rate or better. And 54 percent of those teachers have students with an 80 percent pass rate or better.

Drescher explained that this shows that teachers need time to garner the skills to achieve the higher levels of instruction that teachers with more experience have.

“It makes a big difference. This is just one more piece of data.

This is the reason we are looking at this. Being competitive in our region ultimately helps both our students and community. And that concludes my report,” he said.

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He wanted to know about how many teachers would be leaving the county at the end of the school year and when the county school board would have those numbers for the supervisors.

Drescher replied that the teachers had until June 15th to inform the Warren County Public School system whether or not they were leaving.

That was when Sayre hit him with the surprise inquiry. Sayre took the opportunity to question Drescher about current problems with the Front Royal/Warren County Economic Development Authority’s $17 million civil lawsuit against former Director Jennifer McDonald, who has been accused of mishandling their funds.

Sayre’s questions related to Drescher’s alleged connection to the issues in his role as EDA chairman.

“Yes Mr. Drescher, I am going to go back to June 2017. Archie Fox (Fork District Supervisor) had asked for a work session and the work session ended up being on June the 6th. I called you on the

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Then at the work session when I asked that question and I am going by memory here, you said, ‘I am sure she did.’ Would you like to correct that now?” Sayre said.

Drescher replied, “I think that at this time I have been advised to not make any comments on this investigation and on what’s going on. I don’t want to do anything that would inhibit assets recovery.

That is our number one goal right now. I look forward to being able to answer and respond to all questions when that happens.”

Sayre pressed on by asking, “Do you think you owe me an apology?”

“Like I said, I’ve been advised not to respond to those questions,” Drescher responded.

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County makes statements regarding the EDA civil lawsuit Supervisor Chairman Daniel Murray asks folks to treat others as they themselves would like to be treated

Warren County’s Board of Supervisors prepare to give their statements regarding the Economic Development Authority’s $17 million civil suit.

Rhodes Elementary School Reno- Waller’s report stated, “On vation and the Health and Human 10/31/17, I, Detective Landin Waller, was contacted by Kahle Services Complex renovation.

“The EDA obtained financing Magalis and interim Chief Bruce from First Bank and Trust to fund Hite and was requested to come the capital projects. However, to the chief ’s office. The meetthe Board of Supervisors did not ing was in reference to a meeting agree to support debt service for this afternoon to be held with the any other EDA capital projects Commonwealth Attorney of Warthat utilized financing from First ren County Brian Madden, JenniBank and Trust. End of my state- fer McDonald, Private Investigament with Mr. Whitten,” Sayre tor Ken Pullen about the Breaking and Entering at the EDA. In this said and then he continued.

“I now have a few things I would meeting I was advised by Interim like to say. I was told that certain Chief Bruce Hite that we were gopeople, one person in particular, ing to lay out the entire case to had a conflict of interest on the Brian Madden and we would be Warren County residents were eager to hear what members of the Board of Supervisors had to say about the EDA’s civil suit.

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believed that both the incident at McDonald’s residence and the Breaking and Entering at the EDA were directly related. Pullen advised that there were still items of evidence that were collected by the Warren County’s Sheriff ’s office from McDonald’s residence which were still awaiting results.

“Also, during this meeting, Jennifer McDonald discussed her dissatisfaction with the Front Royal Police Department and how she felt the investigation turned towards her and the fact that facts from both investigations were held in the public domain. McDonald said that she had been told this from her, quote, sources.

“It was decided that at the conclusion of this meeting at the Commonwealth Attorney’s office that the EDA Breaking and Entering would remain inactive pending the results from the items of evidence submitted by the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office.”

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Sayre continued, “My point regarding this is that Waller did not tell Brian Madden that Mr. Bianchini (who McDonald allegedly called to report the break-in) had been told ahead of time on a certain day when that incident had occurred at her (McDonald’s) house on June 15.

“Waller was told not to say that to Madden. Mr. Madden did not know that incident had not occurred. Mr. Madden had to end up finding that out from – guess who – that the incident had occurred: me,” Sayre stated, pointing to himself.

“I’m the one that told Mr. Madden. Madden didn’t find out from the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office. You see, he didn’t find out from the Front Royal Police Department. He found out from me.

That is when Mr. Madden looked into it and turned it into the Vir-

ginia State Police,” Sayre said and went on to point out another conflict of interest.

“The Warren County Sheriff ’s Office has a police report that I have right here. I was told that Sheriff McEathron had a conflict of interest. How come paragraph after paragraph, day after day, Sheriff McEathron is involved in the investigation and he is being asked what is going on, and given authority and making decisions?

So, the conflict with Bruce Hite was thrown out the window and the conflict with Danny McEathron was thrown right out the window. That is all I have Mr. Chairman, thank you very much,” Sayre concluded.

The next supervisor to speak on the lawsuit was Chairman Daniel Murray. He had a prepared statement regarding the EDA lawsuit, which read, “As we all know, the

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On behalf of our Warren County Government we welcome this opportunity as a way to ensure to the public that the county operations do not include any misfeasance or malfeasance. We welcome full transparency.

“At the advice of the EDA’s forensic accountant, law enforcement and the county attorney we have not been allowed to fully disclose what appears to be gross fraud which may be perpetrated against our community.

“This standard of confidentiality must continue if we are to have a fair hearing and until all legal actions have been exhausted. In the meantime, I ask the community to please treat others as they themselves would like to be treated.

Please consider what you say and write about others. Please seek the truth and the facts. Please remember to be patient during what may be a long process.”

Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter also read from a prepared statement.

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Carter’s prepared statement continued, “Now that this first civil suit has been filed and a special grand jury will be impaneled, I strongly request that the Warren County Board of Supervisors ask the EDA and their outside counsel to work with the special grand jury in releasing their findings to date, that support the foundation of the civil suit to the Warren County Circuit Court to be filed for use by the special grand jury and any other relevant State and Federal authorities in support of the current and forthcoming investigations as long as it does not compromise any future investigations.

“I know that I speak for my fellow board members, as well as the EDA Board of Directors, that we are all aggrieved by the allegations continued in this civil suit.

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Citizens come out swinging at budget public hearing Warren County Coalition tells board they are watching, wanting trust first, taxes later

This is a view of the council chambers minutes before the public hearing on the tax increase was held. A total of 200 residents attended the public hearing and over 50 residents rose to speak.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report April 9th, 2019 will probably go down in Warren County’s history as the night when all the chickens came home to roost. At roughly 6:30 p.m. the chambers at the Warren County Government Center began to fill up. It wasn’t long before the entire room was full as citizens from all walks of life sat in the chairs. Members of the press were wandering around the room getting a feel for the atmosphere for the evening.

It was roughly an even split as to how they were feeling.

Just over 200 residents from the county filled the room to capacity. It wouldn’t be long before the dressing down began.

The evening started out pretty peacefully with Supervisors Chairman Daniel Murray asking the audience and the board to rise and, “in their own way” say a private prayer for the county staff and county residents for a peaceful night of debate. Then the meeting was turned over to Warren County Administrator Doug Stanley who took time to give his usual annual presentation on this year’s budget.

The crowd was mostly quiet and listened intently to what Stanley had to say. After showing the supervisors and the press and gathered crowd of county residents approximately thirty some slides that laid out the County’s position on the fiscal year 2019/20 budget, Stanley turned the meeting back over to the board.

It was time for the accusations to begin. And boy did they ever.

Almost immediately it was

made very clear that roughly half of the attendees were out for blood.

Accusations flew left and right, and they were all aimed in the general direction of seven of the eight people on the dais.

They are: • Board Chairman Daniel Murray who is up for re-election for his current seat as the North River Supervisor is running unopposed currently • Tom Sayre, vice chairman of the board, who represents the Shenandoah District and is also up for re-election, is running unopposed as well • Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter • Fork District Supervisor Archie Fox • Outgoing South River Supervisor Linda Glavis.

Also targeted last night was Doug Stanley and County Attorney Daniel Whitten.

The only one not targeted on the dais was Assistant Clerk Emily Mounce.

Roughly 50 residents signed up to speak during the three hour long public hearing with several more speaking at the tail end of the meeting.

One of the first speakers to address the supervisors was Warren County resident, Dr. Charles Huber.

“I live here in Front Royal and have done so for 43 years. I practiced internal medicine for 37 of those years until I retired in 2012.

I am here as a concerned citizen for better education for Warren County. I’ve supported public education throughout my life, and I am pretty passionate about such.

I’ve been a member of Warren County Educational Endowment and am on the board of records for approximately 10 years. It has been my privilege to support our teachers and enhance their special programs. You as the board of supervisors must face certain facts about the Warren County School System. There is a serious problem with teacher retention in Warren County and it is increas-

Warren County Public Schools Director of Secondary Education Alan Fox rises to speak in favor of increasing teachers’ salaries and benefits.

ingly significant. This is impacting the quality of education in Warren County. Let me begin with a few statistics worth noting.

“Teachers having 10 or less years of teaching experience have a 70 percent pass rate or better is 54% of those teachers. Those same teachers having an 80 percent pass rate or better is 14 percent of those teachers. Teachers having 11 years or more teaching experience do significantly better.

Those teachers having a 70 percent pass rate or better is 85 percent of those teachers. And those teachers having an 80 percent pass rate or better is 54 percent of those teachers,” he said.

Huber continued.

“The basic problem here is what we pay teachers here in Warren County. For years we have been in the lowest in school districts in Virginia regarding teacher compensation. Tenth from the bottom from a list of 135 school districts.

For 2018/19 we are 118 out of 135 in regard to teachers’ pay and this has been the trend for the last 9 or 10 years. Now teachers leave Warren County each year to work in neighboring districts for better salaries and better compensation.

In 2013 we lost 66 teachers, in 2014 we lost 61 teachers, in 2015, 66 teachers lost, In 2016, 66 teachers lost and in 2017 we lost 72 teachers. Last year we lost an average of 50 percent of our teachers in every school with the exception of Skyline High School where we lost 43 percent of our teachers.

“First and second year teachers are only trained to teach content.

They must develop the skills for class room management which can take up to three to five years.

By the fourth or fifth year they frequently move to other school systems with better salaries and compensation. These are just a few of the statistics which reflect the downward spiral of the quality

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Warren County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Tom Sayre and Chairman Dan Murray settle in for what would turn out to be a long and intense evening listening to upset and frustrated Warren County residents.

of education in Warren County.

We are losing the battle with our neighboring school systems in the retention of teachers because we are not compensating well enough for those teachers’ salaries and benefits and the problem is getting worse year by year. Superintendent Greg Drescher has presented a plan to you, the board, for funding and reversing these trends and improving teachers’ salaries and retention and enhancing the overall quality of education and teachers in Warren County. I hope you can and will support his plan,” Huber concluded.

Next up was county resident and local activist Melanie Salins, who said, “Yes, our teachers de-

serve more money. But if we also raise the taxes the extra amount of money that would be coming home in their paycheck would be going back out the door in the form of taxes and even if they rent because their rent would be raised.

So, my challenge to you is to find the waste. I would like to speak to you tonight about the enormous amount of trust that the citizens of Warren County have placed in your hands by electing you to sit in those seats. A trust that has been broken. In an informal poll of 554 people, 97 percent of them said that they felt that the corruption extends deeper than the Economic Development Authority and into our local government.

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Resident Paul Gabbert got into a heated back and forth with County Board Vice Chairman Tom Sayre.

“The way I see it you were either involved, knew about it, or suspected corruption and choose to turn a blind eye. Or you failed to question, or you failed to tune into your responsibilities well enough to notice what was going on. Whatever the case may be, shame on you! And shame on all the citizens for not watching you more closely,” Salins said.

At this point the audience erupted into spontaneous applause while Chairman Murray used his gavel in an attempt the get the council chambers back under control. He once again reminded the audience that applause like that was not allowed.

However, his attempts to restore order were met with limited success. From that point on he grudgingly allowed small sessions of applauding but making sure he gave equal time to each side on the issues.

Salins continued, “I am here tonight on behalf of a citizens’ task force, the Warren County Coalition to let you know that we are watching. We want trust first, taxes later. Mr. Drescher and Sheriff McEathron were responsible for putting together two parts of this county’s budget. Sheriff McEathron is currently named as a defendant in the Economic Development Authority lawsuit and Mr. Drescher, while not named as a defendant, is however mentioned multiple times in the court document. It appears that he worked

Warren County Administrator Doug Stanley gives his annual presentation on the budget prior to the beginning of the public hearing.

closely with (former EDA Director) Jennifer McDonald and failed to notice what was going on right under his nose and sometimes right under his signature. If no one noticed $17,000,000 missing than how are we supposed to trust nothing has been missed in the budget these gentlemen put together.

“The idea of a tax increase right now is insulting. Please do not give me the political answer where you made me out to be the bad guy when you ask if I wanted to see teachers, police or fire fighters’ salaries cut to balance the budget.

That is ridiculous and a wild leap meant to evoke an emotional response instead of a logical one. It is not even a real argument. What I am saying is, find the waste, cut the waste.”

Another speaker who rose to speak was Warren County resident and the county school system’s secondary education director Alan Fox. “Thank you all for being here

and thank you all for what you do for our community. I am here tonight for selfish reasons. In the next 10 to 12 years I anticipate having grandchildren. I suspect that people on this board have children or grandchildren also and they are going to make a decision where to live. Are they going to live in the community where they went to school? Are they going to live in Winchester? Are they going to go to Frederick County?

Or are they going to come home?

I want my children to come home.

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“Many times, we have our current members’ mentors not even on contract yet. There are not enough of them around to mentor all of the new people. We must have more. It doesn’t have to be this way. We can attract, support and retain new teachers. We can provide for our students. Support this budget for this school system, support our teachers. Let us keep building on what we started. Let’s attract people who come to our community for the beauty and facilities, not because they can live inexpensively. We can be a vibrant destination community. One that can educate my grandchildren and your grandchildren of this community. Thank you for what you are doing,” said Fox. The night continued on in this fashion.

Two messages were loud and clear. Get Warren County and the EDA’s finances in order and fund the school system starting with teachers’ salaries and benefits.

Several times throughout the night, speakers would verbally

attack the board members and sometimes going so far as to demand their resignation. One speaker even went so far as to say that board of supervisors should be tarred and feathered and run out of town on a rail. One of the last speakers even provoked a board member to engage him in an intense back and forth. That speaker was Paul Gabbert.

Gabbert said, “When I went to school teachers taught because they loved it, not because of the money. Maybe that isn’t the way it is anymore. If they want a raise give them a raise. But don’t raise my taxes, find it somewhere else.

Mr. Whitten and Mr. Stanley should be fired tomorrow. A special election should be called and get a whole new board. Every one of you knew what was going on.

And tonight, you are going to sit there and look me in the face and tell me you didn’t. Can you do that Mr. Sayre?”

At this point it got interesting very fast.

Vice Chairman Tom Sayre attempted to avoid a confrontation, but however Gabbert wasn’t having it.

He continued to press Sayre on how much he knew, and Sayre was happy to oblige him.

Sayre replied, “In 2017 Archie Fox and I in closed session were asking for the Virginia State Police for an investigation. That was a 3-2 decision so we couldn’t get one, alright? Now also, yes! I didn’t throw the rock through the window,” he said, referring to the rock allegedly thrown through Jennifer McDonald’s window.

“But it was my phone number that was left at the crime scene.

I had to file a defamation lawsuit and she turned around and filed one against me. I am sacrificing -,” Sayre said.

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“That’s heartbreaking,” Gabbert responded.

Sayre pushed through the interruption by saying, “I was trying to figure it out. I did what I could to get the word out. Now it fell on deaf ears. I did as much as I could do sir. When Mark Egger asked to speak longer, Archie and I voted to let him speak. The only reason he could speak was because there were two of us that wanted him to continue to speak.”

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Back To Zero was nominated “best band in the Washington, DC Area” in the WUSA 9 A List competition. New this year, strolling magician Adam Stone will dazzle festival goers with his magic. Special thanks to our entertainment sponsors Hearing at Home, Culligan of Front Royal, and Desert Rose Winery.

Festival admission is $25 in advance or $30 at the gate for those who wish to wine taste or purchase bottles of wine. There is no general admission fee. Advance tickets can be purchased in several ways; you can visit the Chamber

of Commerce at 201 E. 2nd Street, Front Royal, Front Royal Visitor Center at 414 E. Main Street or you can visit our website at www. wineandcraftfestival.com .

Come to Front Royal-Warren County for the Wine & Craft Festival but stay an extra day to enjoy all this beautiful area has to offer.

-With five golf courses, museums, a theatre and the Skyline Caverns you can certainly relax; Shenandoah River State Park, Shenandoah National Park and the George Washington National Forest offer perfect opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy canoeing, hiking, fishing and camping. So, whether you like to take it easy or stay on the move, Front RoyalWarren County is the perfect destination.

The Virginia Wine & Craft Festival is an event of the Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce.

For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce at 540-635-3185, https://www.facebook.com/vawineandcraft or visit our website www.wineandcraftfestival.com or follow us on twitter @VAWineCraft.

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Warren County resident urges creation of Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline Statement of Cheryl Cullers to the Warren County Board of Supervisors April 2, 2019: Good morning everyone, my name is Cheryl Cullers and I live at 1605 Rocky Hollow Road, Bentonville Va. The love I have for Warren County runs deep in my heart. As a lifelong resident I have not only lived here but my spent my entire nursing career here as well. The names often associated with my county are sadly not new to me. I have heard them all my life, Hell-

town, crooked, corrupt.

My great grandmother lived in Fredrick County. She was not pleased when her daughter, my Grannie, moved to Front Royal with her family to live closer to their work at Avtex. They were moving to Helltown. Now understand, I loved my great grandma. But every time we got to the bridges to enter town, she would say “well we are in Front Royal, it stinks”, which always upset me.

The smell was Avtex. I was 9 when she passed away, so you see my love of Warren County is long and enduring.

My training and work as a nurse has taught me to be a good listener. I listen intently during the meetings here and in the budget process, and to the residents of South River while obtaining signatures to run as an Independent for the South River District supervisor seat. The residents are angry and they want to get to the bottom of what happened at EDA. They also want to stop this from ever happening again.

Building a more positive identity for Warren County takes trust, integrity, accountability and time.

We can’t wait for the trials and recriminations. It’s a healing process that must begin now.

I have given this much thought.

To have more accountability and transparency, I recommend creating a Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline. It is a start to show the community that the governing body of Warren County is serious about preventing scandal and cor-

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A template for how a hotline could work already exists…the Virginia State Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline. Here’s how it works: • The caller is anonymous • The caller is given a case number when making a report • The concern is investigated, and, • Action is taken as warranted

Creating the Hotline gives everyone an opportunity to be our county’s keeper without fear of retaliation, hostile work environment, or loss of employment.

The Fraud, Waste and Abuse hotline could also save the county money where residents and our hardworking county employees see waste.

I strongly urge the Warren County Board of Supervisors

show residents your commitment to a positive brighter future for Warren County and establish this Hotline.

To the residents of South River District as well as all Warren County residents, if the Hotline doesn’t get created now I can promise you if elected South River Supervisor in November I will make this one of my top priorities.

Thank you all for allowing me

the opportunity to speak this morning and for your consideration of my recommendation.

City’s Apple Blossom schedule Although the City of Winchester local government does not organize Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival events, several City departments are involved in making sure festival activities are permitted and safe.

CITY’S SCHEDULE Due to Shenandoah Blossom Festival activities and road closures, the City offices and services will operate the following schedule.

Refuse Collection – Friday’s refuse (May 3) will be collected early. Residents and businesses that normally have their refuse collected on Fridays are asked to put their refuse out Thursday evening or before 5 am on Friday.

City Administrative Offices – Closing early (noon) on Friday, May 3. To make a bill payment (personal property taxes, real estate taxes and utility bills), please visit the City’s pay online web page, or place payments in the black box outside Rouss City Hall.

War Memorial Building – Closes early (3 pm) on Friday, May 3 and will be closed all day on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5.

Joint Judicial Center (courts) Closed all day on Friday, May 3.

WinTran - Closed on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4. Regular operations will resume on Monday, May 6 at 6 am.

Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center - The Visitors Center located at 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Road will be open every day from 9:00 am-5:00 pm.

BAG CHECKS/PROHIBITED ITEMS Safety is a priority during The Bloom and bags will be checked at the entrances into a number of

events including (but not limited to): Bloomin’ Wine Fest All tent events and activities held at the Shenandoah University Events Center Queen’s Coronation Weekend in the Park The following items are prohibited at the above-mentioned events: Backpacks/large bags (14x9) Alcohol and illegal drugs Weapons/knives of any kind Any item that could be used as or construed to be a weapon Food, snacks, beverages or coolers Animals (except for service) Aerosol/spray cans Noisemakers The Winchester Police Department strongly recommends that guests do not bring bags, backpacks, handbags or purses to events unless it is absolutely necessary to do so. Diaper bags that have necessary items for small children are permitted.

MEDICAL AID STATIONS A Medical Aid Station is located at the end of the parade route near the McDonald’s restaurant at the intersection of Gerrard and Cameron Streets, plus other emergency units are located near the parade routes. If you need medical attention and cannot get to the emergency station or units on your own, dial 9-1-1 for emergency service.

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Wine Festival: A parking fee of $10 will be collected at the gate at all four downtown garages from 1-9 pm on Friday, April 26 and from 9 am-5 pm on Saturday, April 27.

Parades: Friday, May 3 - Garages will be open from 10 am to 10 pm (Loudoun, Court Square and George Washington Autoparks only).

Saturday, May 4 - Garages (Loudoun, Court Square and George Washington Autoparks only) will open at 8 am and will not have a set closing time.

Braddock Autopark will be closed from Friday, May 3 at 3 pm to Saturday, May 4 at midnight.

Reserved parking - Purchase reserved parking in a garage for either May 3 or 4 for $15 per day (cash or check). Stop by the George Washington Autopark (128 N. Cameron Street) to purchase a reserved parking ticket. If space is still available on Friday or Saturday, you can park in the garages for $15 (CASH ONLY).

Handicap Parking: Handicapped parking is available at each Apple Blossom sponsored event. It is recommended that residents utilize downtown parking garages for the Grand Feature Parade.

Handicapped parking for Weekend in the Park will be available in front of the War Memorial Building.

Do not park on streets that are closed to parking.

PETS Pets are not permitted to enter any Shenandoah Apple Blossom ticketed events or the Loudoun Street Mall area during Apple Blossom events from noon on Friday, May 3 to 6 pm on Saturday, May 4. The prohibited area is defined as the area north of Cork Street, south of Fairfax Lane, east of Braddock Street and west of Cameron Street inclusive of the named streets. This is for the pets’ safety as well as the safety of the festival attendees. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Permitted animals include: (1) service animals, (2) vendors that have obtained written authorization from the Chief of Police, and (3) residents living within the designated area can to walk their animals to and from their residence but may be required to show proof of residency.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Do not call 9-1-1 or the Emergency Communications Center non-emergency line for festival event and activities information.

Please contact the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival office at (540) 662-3863 or visit https:// thebloom.com. For road closures, detours and downtown parking information for the City of Winchester, please use the following resources: Public Safety Information Resource Center (staffed by the Winchester Police Department’s Volunteers in Policing) - Street closings, detour routes, etc.

Hotlines: (540) 545-4737 or (540) 545-4738 May 2-3, 8 am-5 pm May 4, 8 am-Noon Winchester Police - Lost children, towed vehicles, etc.

Emergency Communications Center, (540) 662-4131 Downtown parking garages - To purchase reserved parking tickets in downtown garages (while supplies last) or questions about parking in downtown Winchester Winchester Parking Authority, (540) 722-7575 Emergencies only 9-1-1 http://www.winchesterva.gov/ shenandoah-apple-blossom-festival

in Winchester VA on Saturday April 6th. The President of the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution assisted with the Color Guard duties and dedication of the new Memorial headstone. Those attending as Honor Guard and participants in the photo were, left to right: Paul Christensen, Rev. Raleigh Watson, Marc Robinson, Rev. James Simmons, Clay Robinson, Peter Davenport (President VASSAR), Mike Weyler ( President Col. William Grayson Chapter), Paul Chase (VASSAR Color Guard Commander), Patrick Corey, Mike Dennis (Culpeper Minute Men Color Guard Commander), Deborah Corey, Dale Corey (President Col. James Wood II Chapter) and Charles Jameson (1st VP, Culpeper Minute Men Chapter).

Additional members of the CJWII chapter who participated were Wayne Barringer, Marshall DeHaven, Don Dusenbury, Gary Fletcher, Stephen Gahr, Fred Gill, Jack Lillis, Bob Thomasson, and Bill Wood (piper).

last class reunion, probably the last one to be held, held this year it was reported that eight members were still living. Most of the male members of the class were inducted into the service during World War II.

Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park: April Ranger Programs, Activites and Special Events National Park Service rangerconducted programs, activities and other specials events begin this spring at Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park. Ranger programs will continued to be offered throughout the reminder of the spring as staffing permits.

April Special Events: Special events this month include Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation’s 4th Annual National Conference (April 1013), Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation’s “Kite Flying Day” (April 13) and a National Park Service “Star Gazing Party (April 13): • April 10-13 2019 National Conference: 1864 Shenandoah Campaign (Front Royal, VA). The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation’s 4th Annual National Civil War Conference will focus on Sheridan’s 1864 Shenandoah Campaign, the largest and costliest campaign every fought in the Valley. The conference will include talks, programs, special events, and tours of Third Winchester, Fisher’s Hill and Cedar Creek—all featuring the finest historians in the nation. For more information and to register see: www.shenandoahatwar.org or call (540) 740-4545.

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Meet at the Thoburn Property, Bowman’s Mill Road, Middletown (Auto Tour Stop 2 on the park’s self-guided auto tour). For more information see: www.nps.gov/ cebe or call (540) 869-3051.

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Third Series in The Walking Dead Franchise to Film in Virginia The third series in AMC’s The Walking Dead franchise will film its debut season in Virginia. The series will follow in the footsteps of the popular AMC program The Walking Dead, now in its ninth season, and the current offshoot series Fear the Walking Dead, which both rank among the mostwatched cable series on television.

Production of the ten episode series will begin in Central Virginia this summer. The show will be the second AMC series to film in the Commonwealth, following the critically acclaimed Revolutionary War spy drama TURN: Washington’s Spies, which filmed four seasons in Virginia from 2013–2017.

The series will feature two young female protagonists and focus on the first generation to come-of-age in the franchise’s apocalyptic realm.

“We are delighted to welcome AMC back to Virginia,” said Governor Northam. “The series will provide high-paying jobs for our skilled workers and will invite economic opportunity for Virginia businesses large and small.

Uniquely, the series also brings with it a devoted global fan-base, creating immeasurable added value for the Commonwealth as the franchise’s powerful spotlight shines on Virginia.”

“The film production industry is a fast-growing sector of the Virginia economy with an annual total economic impact of almost $862 million in 2017,” said Brian Ball, Secretary of Commerce and Trade. “During their time here, AMC’s TURN had a total eco-

nomic impact of over $217 million in the Commonwealth, and this series marks the next chapter in a beneficial partnership between AMC and Virginia.”

“The Walking Dead franchise has one of the largest audiences on television today,” said Andy Edmunds, director of the Virginia Film Office. “This is no small feat considering the current contentrich climate, where viewers have thousands of options from which to choose. As home to the latest installment, Virginia will have access to this built-in, passionate audience and a tremendous film tourism opportunity. The Walking Dead’s original filming location, rural Senoia, Georgia, saw explosive economic growth thanks to thousands of tourists per year visiting to get a glimpse of filming sites. With Virginia already a wonderful place to visit and vacation, we are in the ultimate position to capitalize on this lucrative added tourism draw.”

The third Walking Dead series will be eligible to receive a Virginia film tax credit. The exact amount will be based on the number of Virginia workers hired, Virginia goods and services purchased, and deliverables including Virginia tourism promotions.

The Virginia Film Office is part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation, the state agency charged with marketing the state of Virginia. Tourism is an instant revenue generator in Virginia. In 2017, visitors spent $25 billion, supporting 232,000 jobs and contributing $1.73 billion in state and local taxes.

Pedestrian Crash in Frederick County Virginia State Police Trooper J.T. Hutchinson is investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in Frederick County.

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male pedestrian suddenly ran into the southbound travel lanes. The Saturn was unable to avoid striking the man. The Saturn immediately stopped at the scene and its driver, a 31-year-old Connecticut man, was not injured.

The pedestrian, Darius B. Degree, 22, of Hamilton, Va., was transported to Winchester Medical Center with life threatening injuries.

No charges have been placed.

The crash remains under investigation.

Virginia State Police was assisted by the Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office and Frederick County Fire and EMS. Fatal Crash in Clarke County Virginia State Police Senior Trooper D.R. Gray is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash in Clarke County. The crash occurred April 1, 2019 at 12:20 p.m. on Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) at Route 653 (Kimble Road).

A 2015 GMC Sierra was traveling south on Rt. 653. As it crossed Rt. 7, it collided with a westbound 2013 Kenworth T800 (Cement

Truck).

The driver of the Sierra, Harvey J. Owens Jr., 72, of Berryville, Va., was transported to Winchester Medical Center where succumbed to his injuries.

A passenger in the Sierra was also transported to Winchester Medical Center with minor injuries.

The driver of the Kenworth, a 46 -year-old male from Fort Valley, Va., was not injured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

Va., was airlifted to Inova Fairfax Hospital with serious injuries.

Steele was wearing his seat-belt.

The driver of the Honda, Anna-Marie E. Dalton, 23, of Front Royal, Va., died at the scene as a result of her injuries. Dalton was wearing her seat-belt.

Steele has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, DUID, and driving without a license. He is being held without bond at the Page County Jail.

The crash remains under investigation.

and Psalm 150 “Laudate Dominum-Praise the Lord”. These pieces are quite a contrast to Runestad’s compositional style and include works from the 16th, 19th, and 20th centuries. The composers include Palestrina, Schubert, Parry, Finzi, Aguiar, Wilberg, Kirchner, and Hampton. Pianist Elaine Wright will join our accompanist, Daniel Miller, for the piano four hands accompaniment to Mack Wilberg’s “Shenandoah”.

As always, our concerts are free.

Rockingham County Man Charged in Fatal Page County Crash Virginia State Police Trooper C.W. Bare has charged a Rockingham County man in the fatal February crash in Page County.

The crash occurred Feb. 19, 2019 at 5:25 a.m. on Route 340 at 1/10 of a mile north of Route 700.

A 1997 Toyota Avalon was traveling north on Rt. 340 when it crossed the center-line and struck a southbound 2010 Honda Civic head on.

The driver of the Toyota, Wayne L. Steele Jr., 44, of Rockingham,

Upcoming concerts Blue Ridge Singers, now in its 10th season, under the artistic direction of Dr. Jeffrey M. Alban, is an acclaimed chamber choir, based in Front Royal. We provide two concert series per season, one in December, another in April, covering three counties. Part of our contribution each season is to offer a special, free, complete concert presentation at a local retirement community. In previous years, we have performed at the Village at Orchard Ridge and the Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury retirement home.

Our upcoming spring series, “Oh, What a Glorious Day!”, will be performed at the Front Royal Presbyterian Church on Friday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, April 28 at 4:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Winchester, Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church in Manassas, and Sunday, May 5 at 4:00 p.m. in Millwood at the Christ Episcopal Church. This concert is based on the opening text of Jake Runestad’s choral setting of the poem, “Come to the Woods” by John Muir. The work is one of the finest examples of text painting by a contemporary composer. It describes a glorious day, a “wild” forest scene as a storm breaks across the sky, and finally, rest. Our accompanist, Daniel Miller, is vital to this performance as the virtuosic piano accompaniment reinforces the choral parts and demonstrates the text expressively.

We have juxtaposed “Come to the Woods” with other compositions based on the theme of “Joy”,

May 1st. The Treasurer’s Office has mailed dog license renewal applications to dog owners that are currently in the system (over 2,400 dogs). New residents must license their pets within 30 days of moving to the City of Winchester.

Dog tags will help identify pets in the case they are lost and picked up by Animal Control. Therefore, dog tags must be securely fastened to the dog’s collar whenever the pet is outside, even on the dog owner’s property.

When registering, a valid rabies certificate is required. The license application is available at the Winchester Treasurer’s Office in Rouss City Hall, 15 N. Cameron Street (main floor) or online at www.winchesterva.gov/treasurer.

The annual license fee is $8.00 per dog or $4.00 for dogs that are spayed or neutered. Proof of the pet’s spay/neuter is required.

Failure to purchase a dog license is a Class IV Misdemeanor, punishable by up to a $250 fine.

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Front Royal home invasion suspect arrested On April 01, 2019, the U.S. Marshals Service captured Jerrell Amada Williams in Cleveland, Ohio. Williams was wanted out of the Front Royal Police Department for conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery and use of a firearm in commission of a felony, stemming from an incident reported March 03, 2019.

Any further information relating to this case would be greatly appreciated by contacting Detective Z. King at 540-636-2208 or by email at zking@frontroyalva.com with information.

City’s 2019 dog licenses available April 1-30 All dogs four months and older that are located in the city are required to wear a dog tag. Tags for each year go on sale April 1st and must be displayed on the dog by

Winchester Police K9 Jax receives body armor donation Winchester Police Department’s K9 Jax has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. “K9 Jax and I are very grateful for the donation of the protective vest,” stated Corporal Brittney Kotynski-Neer, Jax’s handler. “As an officer who has worked with a K9 partner for more than ten years, I understand the dangers of the missions that these dogs must face, and the protective vests really provide peace of mind.”

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law

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Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 3,300 protective vests in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a value of $5.7 million dollars.

The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with

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The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950.00. Each vest has a value between $1,744 – $2,283, and a five-year warranty and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There is

an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978.

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Service & Parts: 540-551-4719 Service & Parts Hours: Mon - Fri: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 7:00 am - 1:00 pm Sunday: Closed

From 1- 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 5 (Cinco de Mayo,) environmental group Sustainability Matters will present the Fiesta of Sustainable Gardening at the Barns of Rose Hill in Berryville. The half day workshop includes three talks on environmentally friendly gardening practices, delectable Farm-to-Table Mexican snacks by Sexi-Mexi Burritos, and a preview of an exciting new sustainabilitythemed art exhibition curated by Sustainability Matters. Three art shows, touching on different aspects of nature and sustainability, with one Mexican-influenced fiber artist will run concurrently along with the Fiesta. A sustainability fiesta for kids will be held outside the Barns, with separate ticketing. For information, call (540) 955-2004, or visit www. barnsofrosehill.org/event/fiestain-the-garden.

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Front Royal man charged with breaking into RVs On April 10, 2019 at 10:13am, Warren County Sheriff ’s Office deputies responded to Blue Ridge Storage located at 1465 Strasburg Road for a report of male unlawfully entering a vehicle.

Master Deputy C. Brown located a male matching the description provided walking west away from the storage facility. The male was identified as 23 year old Tristan W. Lillard of Totten Lane, Front Royal VA. Master Deputy Brown and Deputy Baker quickly identified Lillard as a suspect and detained him. Items of evidence were located on Lillard that led Deputy Baker to believe that Lillard made entry into an RV located at Blue Ridge Storage.

Upon further investigation, Deputy Baker located four RVs that Lillard forced entry into and removed property from. An additional seven RVs were identified as being damaged from attempted forced entry.

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count of petit larceny. Additional charges are pending. Lillard was released on a $1,000 unsecured bond.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Deputy Baker at the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office by calling 540-635-4128.

Samuels Public Library Adult Programming May 1-15, 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, ereaders, and anything else you need help with! Just check at the

Hey Stewart, There have been a lot of forest fires out West. Could that happen in Virginia?

– Red in Front Royal

Ask Stewart

Yes Red, our forests could burn just as easily. That is why there are Forest Laws and Local Ordinances for burning. In brief the law states: 1. No burning until after 4pm February 15 through April 30th of each year if the fire is within 300 feet of woodland, brushland or fields containing dry grass or other flammable material.

2. Fires shall not be left unattended

if within 150 feet of woodland, brushland or fields containing dry grass.

3. No new fires set or fuel added after midnight.

4. The Law applies to campfires, warming fires, brush piles, leaves, household trash, stumps, fields of broomstraw and brush or anything capable of spreading fire.

5. The Law provides for a penalty of up to $500, plus payment of court costs and fire suppression costs if the fire escapes.

If you must burn, follow these Fire Safety Tips: 1. Clear all flammable materials from around the fire.

2. Burn when the wind is calm and

the humidity is high, 3. Beware of power lines, trees, and structures.

4. Have water and tools available.

5. Keep your debris piles small, adding to them as they burn down.

6. Have communication available or have someone nearby who can call for help in case of emergency.

7. Stay with the fire until it is completely out.

If you are unsure of how to safely burn, or have any additional questions, be sure to contact your local fire department or Virginia Department of Forestry office.

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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 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 moms will have the opportunity to create a new scrapbook page while socializing and getting support from other breastfeeding moms. Mom’s are welcome to bring their babies and other small children with them.

This month’s meeting will be May 2nd.

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. (May 2nd & 16th) Mothers Day Tea: Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and join us for a mother’s day tea and craft workshop on Saturday, May 4th at 2:00 P.M. This is an adult program but mature children accompanied by a responsible caregiver are always welcome.

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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You can register online or at the adult reference desk.

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 (May 8th & 22nd). All ability levels welcome.

On the Trail of the Civil War: Hiking in the Shenandoah Val-

ley Region: The Friends of Samuels Library host a special program with Larry Broadwell, Potomac Appalachian Trail Club’s Guidebook Project Leader on Saturday, May 11th @ 2:30 P.M. Interested in tracing Civil War events on foot? The writer of “The Hiker’s Guide to Civil War Trails in the Mid-Atlantic Region” will show slides on a selection of nearby routes that offer good scenery and touch pivotal points in the war.

SPL - Books & Beyond: Samuels Public library invites you to come out and join us for our Books and Beyond Book Club on Wednesday, May 15th at 10 A.M. where Educated by Tara Westover will be discussed. This group meets the third Wednesday of the month.

Front Royal Sewing Group: Samuels Public Library invites you to the Front Royal Sewing Group that meets every 2nd and

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People with all levels of sewing skills from beginner to advanced.

Bring your own sewing machine.

Limited number of extra sewing machines available for people who give advance notice.

May youth activities at Samuels Library These are the events taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library during the month of May. 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, May 1 and Thursday, May 2 – 10:15 Toddler Story time.

11:00 Preschool Story time.

Look up! Can you find them?

Our stories, songs, and craft will be about animals in trees. Siblings

welcome.

Saturday, May 4 – 10:00 Books and Barks. Come to our extremely popular monthly program that gives developing readers the chance to read and relax with a trained therapy dog.

For beginning readers and up.

Choose a time slot at registration, which begins April 4.

Tuesday, May 7 – 11:00 Time for Baby. What do books, scarves, puppets, music and babies have in common?

They are all part of Time for Baby.

Join us as we use all of our senses to explore the world around us.

This month our theme will be “Spring Flowers.” Meet with your baby up to two years of age. Siblings welcome.

4:30 Science Scouts. Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands on investigations of STEM-related topics. We will explore cardboard machines in this week’s club. For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins April 7.

Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 9 – 10:15 Toddler Story time.

11:00 Preschool Story time. Our stories, songs, and crafts this week will fill you with a sense of wonder. Siblings welcome.

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Engle’s Angle: “It’s All About The Food”

By Kevin S. Engle If I gained just an ounce or two every time I thought about food, I’d be sumo size.

The older I get, the more my thoughts are focused on my favorite eats.

I’ve always liked food, but now it’s an obsession.

And with most obsessions, that’s probably not a good thing.

A few weeks ago, I had two appointments. The dentist on Tuesday and the dermatologist Wednesday.

Most people don’t like going to the dentist and the dermatologist.

I don’t mind.

Why? Because days like these are all about the food.

When you don’t live close to your favorite spots, like us, trips out are carefully planned and well-choreographed adventures.

Going to the dentist every six months is critical.

Why? To make sure your teeth are in good shape so you can eat!

And that’s what this was all about.

Eating.

After my checkup, my wife and I were off to Baja Fresh, a “fast casual Tex Mex restaurant” we enjoy.

The closest one is about an hour away, not far from the dentist.

Lunch was yummy.

Shrimp tacos for me and a chicken enchilada for my wife.

Plus churros for dessert.

And there’s a bakery we like in the same shopping plaza.

We picked up a few goodies to take home.

Next up, Marcos pizza.

We’d had one on vacation a few years back and I wanted to give it another try.

Their nearest location was also an hour away.

We’d swing by on the way home.

After ordering two pizza pies, we walked across the parking lot.

To the Dairy Queen.

How convenient.

You do not pass up a Dairy Queen when there’s one nearby.

Especially one you’ve never been to before.

Our Blizzards® were scrumptious. Butterfinger® for me and Turtle Pecan Cluster for my wife.

When we were done, our pizzas were ready.

There’s a benefit of taking pizza home That delicious smell often lingers in the car for a day or so.

Ahhhhh.

That was a very good day.

And I wasn’t done yet.

There was still tomorrow.

When I was a kid, I didn’t use enough sunscreen.

As a result, my dermatologist blasts me with liquid nitrogen twice a year, usually multiple spots on my head.

That stuff is cold and stings.

But I don’t mind.

Because I’m focused on what’s next.

My food treats.

Do I sound like a dog?

First up. Chipotle.

There’s one close to his office.

Chicken burritos for tonight’s dinner. And tomorrow night.

One more stop before home.

Chick-fil-A. For lunch.

Two chicken sandwiches. My wife gets hers with a pickle. Me without.

Ah, yes. Those two days were the highlight of my week.

Maybe my month.

I live quite the exciting life.

The author’s wife is going to the dentist next week. He may tag along.

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4:00 Future Einsteins. Children ages 6-11 are invited to be a Future Einstein! Join us after school on Wednesday, May 8 at 4:00 P.M. for a time of learning, experiments, and fun with the STEM GEMS and others who love science! This month, join us for a science celebration! During our final Future Einsteins meeting, we’ll get to do some of our favorite activities again, thank the STEM GEMS for the awesome science programs, and wish them well as they graduate from high school and prepare for college. For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins April 8.

Saturday, May 11 – 11:00 Three Sisters Planting: A Children’s Garden Program.

Come learn about the Three Sisters Native American genius companion planting! We will plant, have take-home plants and make homemade corn bread and popcorn. For ages 6 and up. Registration begins April 11.

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, May 14 – 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. The layers of the earth will be the topic of our discoveries this week. For ages 6-11. Registration begins April 14.

Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16 – 10:15 Toddler Story time.

11:00 Preschool Story time.

There are so many things to enjoy, but what is best of all? Find out in this week’s stories. We’ll also have fun songs, poems, and a craft.

Siblings welcome.

Saturday, May 18 – 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Homeschool Fair. Are you interested in

homeschooling and want more information? Are you already homeschooling but would like to find out about different curriculum options? Do you know about the local homeschool groups?

This free event will help you connect with vendors, support groups, and other homeschoolers.

2:00 Dungeons & Dragons (Group A.) Hail and well met, Adventurers! A new program is taking place for teens 13+. Dungeons and Dragons is an interactive, imaginative game that stimulates the mind with critical thinking, problem solving, and quick wits. New to the game? No problem. Our Game Master is prepared to help all learn the game and provide an enjoyable experience for all.

Space is limited, so join up while there’s still room on the list!

Tuesday, May 21 – 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. Who knew science could be so much fun? This week, it’s bubble science! For ages 6 – 11.

Registration begins April 21.

Wednesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 23 – 10:15 Toddler Story time.

11:00 Preschool Story time. All aboard! Trains will be the theme of our stories, songs, and crafts this week. Siblings welcome.

Saturday, May 25 – 11:00 Studio 330. Join Front Royal artist Michael Whited in a class for budding young artists ages 9 to 18. Young artists will complete one work of art in each 1 1/2-hour session. The class emphasizes using basic shapes in drawings and painting, shading and shadowing techniques, and combining elements into a cohesive composition. Techniques may include using colored pencils, water colors, or acrylics. Registra-

tion begins April 25.

2:00 Game On! Sample games from our new video game collection and give us your recommendations for more titles at our Game On! program for teens! For ages 12-18. Registration begins April 25.

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WikiLeaks Founder Charged in Computer Hacking Conspiracy in Eastern District of Virginia Julian P. Assange, 47, the founder of WikiLeaks, was arrested April 11 in the United Kingdom pursuant to the U.S./UK Extradition Treaty, in connection with a federal charge of conspiracy to commit computer intrusion for agreeing to break a password to a classified U.S. government computer.

According to court documents unsealed the same day, the charge relates to Assange’s alleged role in one of the largest compromises of classified information in the history of the United States.

The indictment alleges that in March 2010, Assange engaged in a conspiracy with Chelsea Manning, a former intelligence analyst in the U.S. Army, to assist Manning in cracking a pass-

word stored on U.S. Department of Defense computers connected to the Secret Internet Protocol Network (SIPRNet), a U.S. government network used for classified documents and communications. Manning, who had access to the computers in connection with her duties as an intelligence analyst, was using the computers to download classified records to transmit to WikiLeaks. Cracking the password would have allowed Manning to log on to the computers under a username that did not belong to her. Such a deceptive measure would have made it more difficult for investigators to determine the source of the illegal disclosures.

During the conspiracy, Manning and Assange engaged in realtime discussions regarding Manning’s transmission of classified records to Assange. The discussions also reflect Assange actively encouraging Manning to provide more information. During an exchange, Manning told Assange that “after this upload, that’s all I really have got left.” To which Assange replied, “curious eyes never run dry in my experience.”

Assange is charged with conspiracy to commit computer intrusion and is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. He faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison if convicted. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers, U.S. Attorney G. Zachary Terwilliger for the Eastern District of Virginia and Assistant Director in Charge Nancy McNamara of the FBI’s Washington Field Office made the announcement after the charges were unsealed. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Tracy Doherty-McCormick, Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kellen S. Dwyer, Thomas W. Traxler and Gordon D. Kromberg, and Trial Attorneys Matthew R. Walczewski and Nicholas O. Hunter of the Justice Department’s National Security Division are prosecuting the case.

The extradition will be handled by the Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs.

An indictment contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.

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Friday, April 12 A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 69.

South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Low around 58.

South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

10am - 5pm Northern Shenandoah Valley Quilt Show at the Clarke County Parks and Recreation Center, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville. Featuring a beautiful quilt display, vendors, demonstrations and prizes. Bring your scissors to be sharpened while you browse. NSVquiltshow.com

Saturday, April 13 A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 76. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

8:30am - 10:30am Abram’s Creek Nature Walk at Abram’s Creek Wetland Preserve, 1643 Meadow Branch Ave. Winchester. Join seasoned naturalist and current Northern Shenandoah Valley Audubon Society President Jim Smith for his nature walks in the Abrams Creek area in the heart of Winchester. Meet at the Children of America’s parking lot off of West Jubal Early Drive, approx. 1/2 mile west of Valley Avenue. Park at the west/right side of the lot by the woods. Focus will be on birds, flowers, trees and signs of spring.

If you arrive late, simply walk the path until you catch up with the group. Allow approx. 2 hours for the walk. Dress for

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No fee, no registration required. Great family activity. Tour is offered March 16, March 30, April 13, and April 27. Call Jim (540) 303-3983 for more info.

9am 41st Annual Fodderstack 10k Classic at Flint Hill Fire and Rescue, 945 Fodderstack Rd., Flint Hill, Va. Same day registration and packet pickup. For more info and to preregister: www.fodderstack10k.com 9am Annual Wits for Wellness 5k Run/Walk at Lord Fairfax Community College, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown. Entry Fees: Early registration (by March 22): $20 (guaranteed T-shirt).

Late / Race day registration: $25 (Tshirts while supplies last). No pets, strollers, or headphones. $1 discount for Shenandoah Valley Runners members. Awards: Awards presented to top three males and females in each age group. Age Groups: 10 & under, 1119, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Course Description: Multi-surface course on LFCC campus. NO PETS ALLOWED. Amenities: Race day registration, post-race refreshments, restrooms within the Student Union

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Building. Parking: Free parking (look for directional/parking signs when entering campus). The event is benefiting the LFCC Food Pantry. http://www.lfcc. edu/ 9am Scottish “Backyard” Highland Games at Kernstown Battlefield, 610 Battle Park Drive, Winchester. The KBA and Clan Adrenalin will host a “backyard” Highland Games. The backyard game is a smaller one than the one we will host in July, with primarily the competition taking place. The competition will benefit Warrior 360, a veteran sponsored 501(c)(3) that supports veterans with everything from medical care to housing needs. A contingent of wounded warriors will be competing at these games. Bagpipers will play throughout the day. Shaffer’s BBQ will be on hand to sell refreshments and otherwise support the games. Please bring your own chairs. The games will

start at 9 am. http://www.kernstownbattle.org/ 10am - 5pm Northern Shenandoah Valley Quilt Show at the Clarke County Parks and Recreation Center, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville. (See April 12.)

2 pm Movie Screening at Handley Library auditorium, 100 W Piccadilly St. Winchester. The Magic Lantern Theater, in partnership with Handley Library and the Friends of Handley Library, will present a free screening of the classic 1951 musical, “Royal Wedding” (NR) starring Fred Astaire and Jane Powell and directed by Stanley Donen. The film is particularly famous for two solo numbers by Astaire, in one of which he dances with a hat-rack and, in another, on the ceiling! More information: www.magiclanterntheater. org or call 540-678-0963.

4pm Spaghetti Dinner at Skyline High School, 151 Skyline Vista Dr.

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Front Royal. The South Warren Ruritan Club will hold its 15th Annual Spaghetti Dinner. Proceeds benefit the Club’s Scholarship Fund. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12, and free for kids 3 and under.

6pm 2nd Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Candlelight Vigil at Main and Chester St. Front Royal.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month and The Laurel Center provides sexual assault services to the Front Royal/Warren County community. This will be the 2nd candlelight vigil for all community members to attend. There will be a proclamation read. The Warren County High School Choir will be singing, survivors will speak and there will be an open mic session. Ribbons will be placed around Main Street and the Gazebo.

6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm.

7:30pm National Park Service Star Gazing Party at Thoburn Property.

Join the National Park Service with the Shenandoah Astronomical Society for 3 FREE Star Parties. As part of the National Park Service’s “Find Your Park” campaign, these programs encourage visitors to explore Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park in a variety of ways and to discover the night sky in a quiet and peaceful setting. April 13th at 7:30 p.m. August 10th at 8:00 p.m. (Perseid Meteor Shower).

October 26th at 6:00 p.m. Each program will include a short introduction by a park ranger, followed by an astronomical related program given by a member of the SAS. Visitors are welcomed to bring their own telescopes, or use the ones that will be provided by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society. The star parties will be held at the

Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation Thoburn Redoubt tract. Directions to the site: 1. Just south of Middletown, from U.S. Route 11, turn left onto Water Plant Road. Proceed 1 mile to the intersection with Long Meadow Road. 2. Turn right onto Long Meadow Road. Proceed 0.1 mile. 3. Turn right onto Bowman’s Mill Road. Proceed 1.4 miles to Thoburn Redoubt. 4. The Thoburn Tract is marked by a Civil War Trails sign and some Waysides. Turn right into the property. https://www.nps. gov/cebe/planyourvisit/star-party.htm Sunday, April 14 A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58.

Chance of precipitation is 80%.

11am - 4pm Northern Shenandoah Valley Quilt Show at the Clarke County Parks and Recreation Center, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville. (See April 12.)

Noon - 6pm Rally in the Alley in Old Town Winchester. Come enjoy local bands, food, and for our 21 and over guests cold beer at this years block party style event! Entrance is free! Live music, food from local restaurants, local craft beer and wine, and craft vendors too! Drink tickets are $5 per ticket cash only. FREE to the public! Rain or Shine! In the Palace Parking Lot on Indian Alley (Behind the Splash Pad). http://www.oldtownwinchesterva.com/ Monday, April 15 A chance of showers before 2pm.

Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

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Tuesday, April 16 Sunny, with a high near 67.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Wednesday, April 17 Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Thursday, April 18 Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

5:30pm - 7:30pm Sunset Series on the Garden Rooftop at Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 19 W Cork St. Winchester. Enjoy this informal, adults-only evening featuring live music and a cash bar. Wine and beer selections will be served on the garden roof top (weather permitting). No admission fee – come mingle and enjoy the beautiful views this spring & summer! http:// www.discoverymuseum.net/ Friday, April 19 10am Orchid Show and Sale atMuseum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St. Winchester. Enjoy an orchid display, purchase orchids, and learn about growing and caring for orchids from the experts in the Lord Fairfax Orchid Society. Bring your orchids in for suggestions, and have your orchid repotted (small fee). Free admission to the show and lectures. Held on the first floor of the MSV’s main building. MSV admission fee applies to visit the galleries and gardens. The show opens at 10am both days. LECTURE SCHEDULES Friday: 11 a.m.: How to care for Phalaenopsis orchids and how to get them to rebloom. Noon: Repotting your Orchid. 1 p.m.: Where do orchids

come from? A journey through various regions in the world. Saturday: 11 a.m.: Top secrets on growing gorgeous orchids. Noon: Repotting your Orchid. 1 p.m.: Choosing the right orchid to grow in your home. www.themsv.org Saturday, April 20 9am Breakfast Meeting at Clarion Inn and Conference Center, 711 Millwood Ave. Winchester. Col. James Wood II Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will meet. Breakfast cost is $12.00. For further information contact Dale Corey at 540-6361263. Prospective members welcome.

10am Humanity Day at Main and Chester Streets in Front Royal. Live music, food, Kids Corner with moonbounce and local vendors. All proceeds benefit Warren County Habitat for Humanity.

10am Orchid Show and Sale atMuseum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St. Winchester. (See April 19) 11am Community Egg Hunt at Fantasy Land Park, 903 Warren Avenue, Front Royal. Presented by the Church at Skyline. Enjoy egg hut, games, moon bounce, food, raffle for prizes and grab bags for the first 200 kids (ages 3-12).

11am Old Town Easter Egg Hunt at 1 N Loudoun St. Winchester. The Old Town Winchester Business Association will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Loudoun Street from Boscawen to Piccadilly Streets and on the lawn of the Old Court House. Admission is FREE. 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.

6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm.

Monday, April 22 5pm Advertising Reservation Deadline for Warren/Frederick County Report Newspaper. To place an ad contact Alison Duvall by calling 540551-2072 or via email: alisond@ warrencountyreport.com Friday, April 26 6pm Taste of the Town at Main and Chester St. Front Royal. Event showcases local independent eateries and businesses from Front Royal and Warren County in Downtown Front Royal at Main and Chester Streets. There will be live music. Co-sponsored by the Town of Front Royal and the Front Royal Independent Business Association (FRIBA).

7:30pm - 10pm Blue Ridge Singers Concert at Front Royal Presbyterian Church, 115 Luray Ave. Front Royal.

Blue Ridge Singers, an acclaimed chamber choir, concludes its tenth season with “Oh, What a Glorious Day!” under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey M. Alban. This spring concert series is based on the opening text of Jake Runestad’s choral setting of the poem, “Come to See CALENDAR, 30

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the Woods” by John Muir. Dr. Alban remarks, “We have juxtaposed “Come to the Woods” with other compositions based on the theme of Joy and Psalm 150, Laudate Dominum - Praise the Lord. These pieces are quite a contrast to Runestad’s compositional style and include works from 16th, 19th, and 20th centuries.” Composers include Palestrina, Schubert, Parry, Finzi, Aquiar, Wilberg, Kirchner, and Hampton. Mack Wilberg’s “Shenandoah” offers piano four hands for which guest pianist Elaine Wright joins accompanist Dan Miller. For more information, please visit our website and like us on facebook. Free concert. The suggested donation is $10. www.blueridgesingers. com Saturday, April 27 8:30am - 10:30am Abram’s Creek Nature Walk at Abram’s Creek Wetland Preserve, 1643 Meadow Branch Ave. Winchester. Join seasoned naturalist and current Northern Shenandoah Valley Audubon Society President Jim Smith for his nature walks in the Abrams Creek area in the heart of Winchester. Meet at the Children of America’s parking lot off of West Jubal Early

Drive, approx. 1/2 mile west of Valley Avenue. Park at the west/right side of the lot by the woods. Focus will be on birds, flowers, trees and signs of spring.

If you arrive late, simply walk the path until you catch up with the group. Allow approx. 2 hours for the walk. Dress for the weather and you may want to bring water, binoculars, and a camera. Walks will be cancelled in inclement weather.

No fee, no registration required. Great family activity. Tour is offered March 16, March 30, April 13, and April 27. Call Jim (540) 303-3983 for more info.

9am Arbor Day/Earth Day Event at Front Royal Boat Landing Community Picnic Park, Luray Ave. Front Royal.

Witness the Town being designated

as a Tree City USA for the 19th year and help plant the Arbor Day Tree (liriodendron tlipifera/Tulip Poplar.

Then you may join the 2nd Annual Greenway Celebration Walk at 9:30am, which is approximately a 5-mile walk on the Royal Shenandoah Greenway.

Sponsored in part by the Town of Front Royal, Urban Forestry Advisory Commission (UFAC), the Beautification of Front Royal Committee and the Front Royal/Warren County Tree Stewards.

12 noon Community Outreach at Main and Chester St. Front Royal. Enjoy Live music, face painting, carnival games and food (hot dogs and hamburgers) during this community outreach event at the Gazebo located at

Main and Chester Streets in Downtown Front Royal. Sponsored by Dynamic Life Ministries.

6pm - 9pm A Taste for Books at Samuels Public Library, 330 East Criser Rd. Front Royal. This year the theme is “Once Upon A Time.” Kings, Queens, Princes, Beasts, Wizards, and Witches...what is your favorite Fairy Tale. The Library will be divided into 3 main areas and decorated accordingly: The Castle, The Cottages,

The Woods A panel of judges will select the Best Dressed Hosts, Best Decorated Table, and Tastiest offerings for a special award. The night will include an interactive game called “Name That Fairy Tale” bringing guests to each table for a guessing game. There will be fairy music, an exciting Silent Auction, opportunities for pictures and selfies, and lots of prizes and surprises. 540635-3153.

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Sunday, April 28 1pm Open House at Randolph-Macon Academy, 200 Academy Dr. Front Royal. R-MA tours begin promptly at 1

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4pm - 6pm Blue Ridge Singers Concert at First Baptist Church of Winchester, 205 W Picadilly St. Winchester. Blue Ridge Singers, an acclaimed chamber choir, concludes its tenth season with “Oh, What a Glorious Day!” under the direction of Dr.

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