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typically fills up in April; early applications are encouraged. Rising juniors and seniors will benefit from the College & Career Summer Seminar, a half-day, fourweek program designed to help students discover their strengths, explore possible career interests, and begin preparing for the college application process. Sessions will cover college exploration and career and leadership exploration as well as writing the personal essay and mastering the application process. Students will visit college campuses throughout the Shenandoah Valley and Northern Virginia so that they can learn about the differences between

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Flight, College & Career, and Innovation Claim Center Spotlight in R-MA Summer Programs Randolph-Macon Academy’s summer programs are expanding this summer, incorporating opportunities for all students in grades six through twelve. The Middle School Summer Enrichment Camp for rising fifth through eighth grade students (sixth through eighth grade for overnight campers) has added two new options: a flight track and a robotics track. This year’s camp theme is Space Exploration and Investigation, and will continue to include course options in science, math, language arts, history, and music. The summer camp combines fun with just enough academics to keep students’ minds sharp over the long summer break. Two-week and four-week camp options are available. The Flight Camp has been expanded this year. As in the past, participants in the flight camp will have the opportunity to fly in school-owned Cessna 172 aircraft, receive instruction from the school’s on-staff flight instructors, and participate in ground school. In addition to all of that, students will learn from industry professionals about various aviation careers, visit aviation museums and businesses, and fly unmanned/ remote aircraft. In 2018, campers were able to experience hot air balloons and helicopters, and the flight instructors hope to repeat those opportunities this year. Flight camp participants will also be able to experience the new flight simulator on campus, the Redbird TD. The Flight Camp

public and private institutions, and the different advantages offered by small colleges and large universities. They will also become adept at listening to what is said and what is not said, and gain an understanding of what questions to ask when on a college visit. On the Summer School side of the summer offerings, R-MA will continue to offer thirteen courses for a full high school credit for students who would like to get ahead or need to catch up on a credit. There are also nineteen courses available for repeat credit, for students who would like to improve their grades. New to the summer school program this year is Innovation 101, a half-day course that could complement a repeat class or the College & Career Summer Seminar. This course allows students to explore the new Hadeed Innovation Wing, where they can use coding, robotics, 3-D printing, and other technology to create innovative solutions to the world’s challenges and develop answers to their own questions. All programs take place between June 30 and July 26, 2019. Applications for all R-MA summer programs are now being accepted. For more information on the summer programs, visit rma. edu/summer or call 540-6365484.

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Over the past month, Front Royal and Warren County have encountered a financial crisis that threatens the balance in our community. This crisis affects the trust we have in our elected and appointed officials, which could further jeopardize the faith that we have had in our systems and in our fellow citizens. As an independent business organization, The Front Royal Independent Business Alliance (FRIBA) encourages all of our community to be more level headed and compassionate about our current state of affairs. We must remain strong, use our character, our leadership and our discipline as examples for others to follow. We must have faith and understanding and avoid the madness of the crowd during this difficult period. We need to find solutions through facts, not repeating rumors. The results of these compassionate actions will help us heal and become stronger. We encourage everyone to

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study the issues, avoid the negative crowds and social media mudslinging, and strive for the positives. We need to count our blessings, lean on each other for support and compassion. Together we can learn from the mistakes from this period of time and seek to improve what we have. Be a constructive leader, a sound business person and a faithful follower of the good that will result. We ask that you put aside the pettiness and blatant criticism of the innocent, their families and their rumored guilt. Rumors can hurt families and the county’s overall reputation. The courts will find the guilty and they will suffer, rightfully so. We ask that you also remain vigilant as good citizens, so that these mistakes will not ever happen again. Remember your family, your faith and your community and share your kindnesses every day!! Together we as a community will survive and become stronger.

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undue influence over a potential jury due to premature disclosure of evidence or revelations of the foci of the investigation are now a moot point. These documents confirm that Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, in particular Bryan Layton, who is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Commonwealth’s Attorney, has been actively working on this matter since August 2018. The Special Grand Jury investigation has now begun with Mr. Layton as an integral part of that process. In an investigation with this kind of sensitivity, confidentiality and silence is everything. Any assertion that a Special Grand Jury was convened for anything other than purely professional reasons is simply not true and can only be viewed as a political ploy. Bryan Layton Campaign

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I am writing to share my experience in working with Mr. Bryan Layton, Esq., since I heard he was seeking the Republican nomination to be elected as the next Warren County Commonwealth’s Attorney. I have known Mr. Layton for the last eight years both professionally and personally. During these past years, I have had an opportunity to be involved in hundreds of cases in which Mr. Layton was the prosecuting attorney. Mr. Layton has always been professional, fair, transparent, extremely knowledgeable regarding the law and consistent in protecting and defending the legal interest of Warren County Citizens. In addition, I have observed Mr. Layton deal with defense counsel, law enforcement, victims, Judges, clerks, children, victim’s family members, etc., with the outmost

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dignity and respect. Mr. Layton is a hard working attorney who gets the often difficult job done regardless of whether work gets in the way of his personal time. Mr. Layton is approachable, compassionate and receptive. Warren County needs someone who understands and has the courage to lead and who takes seriously the responsibility to protect the community. Margarita Wood, Esq. EDITOR: I wanted to write in support of Bryan Layton who is running for Commonwealth’s Attorney. My son, Simon Funk, was murdered in December 2014 here in Warren County. Even though his murderer was arrested that same night, it was not until 2017 that Clay Curtis was tried. Justice can be slow but it was incredibly hard to understand the process and be patient when it took so long. We met a lot of people during all of this but one stood out,the Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, Bryan Layton. Bryan worked very hard on Simon’s case and he always made time for our questions. He met with us many times and helped us understand what was happening at every step. Bryan treated us

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with respect and honestly cared about us and what we thought. We saw him outside the courtroom and watched him try our son’s case in over 4 long days. Mr. Layton is a great attorney and knows what he is doing. During the trial Bryan stood his ground and didn’t let Simon be swept under the rug like a piece of dirt. Mr. Layton never let the jury forget that the case was about Simon and not just the killer. Bryan spoke for Simon, stood up for us and got justice for my son. I have seen this man in action and I know he does his very best to seek justice every way he can. Connie Clatterbuck EDITOR: When we heard that Bryan Layton was running for Warren County Commonwealth’s Attorney we felt compelled to speak. Bryan Layton is honest, ethical and very hard working. He is committed to seeing justice done and doesn’t play games with the criminal justice system. If someone is guilty he will work hard to make sure that they are appropriately punished. However, Bryan will work equally hard to make sure that an innocent person is not convicted unjustly. See LETTERS, 6

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Prosecutors wield a great deal of power in Virginia. This is the reality of the system. With a piece of paper they can have a person arrested and held in jail. This is one of many reasons why Bryan Layton is one of the best prosecutors we have seen, in both skill and ethics. He has shown us repeatedly that he wields power justly. Those of us who have both worked with Bryan Layton and fought against him in court know him as the right kind of lawyer for Warren County Commonwealth’s Attorney. He is tough and fair, and has the experience to do the job well. William A. “Beau” Bassler David L. Hensley Nicole M. Spicer EDITOR: The loss of our grandson (one of twin boys) at the hands of our daughter’s boyfriend and her involvement (knowing he was beating them) has been unbelievably

difficult to deal with over the past 18 months. This tragedy has completely changed our lives. We have had a lot of support from friends and family to help us thru our grief. As we came closer to the trials, we also received substantial support from the Commonwealth via Bryan Layton who was prosecuting the cases and Candy Dixon, the victim advocate. Mr. Layton was extremely helpful, meeting with my wife and I several times to walk through the Commonwealth’s plans for both trials, to help explain what could happen and help set our expectations of what happens with jury trials. Both my wife and I were called to testify and Mr. Layton walked us through the process, doing a great job of preparing us for what was to prove a difficult and painful time in the courtroom and on the stand. The fact that he took time to check on us during the trials showed he cared about the outcome and wanted to see justice served. He ensured (via Ms. Dixon) that we were as comfortable as possible during the trials, not

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just treating us formally as victims but treating us as part of the local family. By taking the time to talk with us, letting us ask questions, and laying out what was to happen, thus we were much better prepared to get through the tough time of the trials. Both my wife and I feel Mr. Layton and his team did an outstanding job in handling these challenging cases. His prosecution led to the successful guilty convictions for both defendants. His attention to the cases and to our health and well-being greatly helped us get through this tough time. Daniel and Rosemary Zimmerman EDITOR: In 2016, I completed a 20 hour internship with Bryan Layton for my Professional Development Course at Lord Fairfax Community College. During my internship I got to see behind the scenes at the Warren County Court House. I was able to meet the Judges as well as all the staff that works in the court house. I saw Mr. Layton and the other attorneys in action while sitting among them in the jury section in the court room. I read the criminal dockets and got to see the different varieties of criminal cases that Mr. Layton has

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to prosecute. Mr. Layton made my internship experience at the Warren County Court House rewarding and exciting. When you read about court cases in college vs. actually sitting in on the case it self it is a completely different experience. I am very thankful that Mr. Layton took the time to really introduce me to all the staff in the courthouse along with seeing the seriousness and hard work it takes to be an attorney. Mr. Layton is also an adjunct professor at the Lord Fairfax Community College and was my professor for multiple paralegal courses ranging from Legal Research to Torts. He really makes sure you understand the course he is teaching but also keeps the class interested with debates and brainstorming through the legal problems. Mr. Layton is very dedicated and passionate about being a prosecuting attorney as well as a professor at Lord Fairfax Community College. I will be proud to have Bryan Layton as the Warren County Commonwealth’s Attorney.

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having served the Commonwealth of VA for 41 years. During the last 13 years of my service with the department, I was assigned to the Sex Offender Investigative Unit. On many occasions after having initiated a criminal investigation I would meet with Warren County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, Mr. Bryan Layton to discuss the case. I have always had an exceptional professional working relationship with all offices of the Commonwealths’ Attorneys during my career and considered it a privilege to have the support of Mr. Layton during each phase of my investigations prior to arrest or criminal indictment. Mr. Layton always displayed an unbiased and professional attitude and took time to review my individual cases prior to trial proceedings. Mr. Layton always took interest in learning the facts of my criminal cases and made recommendations to improve upon all aspects of the criminal investigation before proceeding through the court system. I consider it a privilege and a great honor to highly recommend Mr. Bryan Layton as Warren County Commonwealth’s Attorney for which the citizens can be proud of his service and dedication to the community.

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“Water Lily” paintings are part of Samuels Library membership drive Art historian and library friend Ben Glenn Jr. will present Claude Monet’s work at the May 6 event

This painting of water lilies is on the program that will be presented by local art historian Ben Glenn Jr. at Samuels Public Library for fortunate people who become members of the Friends of Samuels Library from now until May 6.

This is one of Claude Monet’s waterlily paintings which will be shown at the membership event at Samuels Public Library on May 6.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report If you’ve ever been captivated by a painting of Claude Monet’s “Waterlilies,” and if you want to help support Samuels Library,

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to 8 p.m. at the library in Front Royal. “The upcoming event at Samuels is special because it is a membership-drive, too – that is, anyone who joins the Friends of Samuels Library (FOSL) from now through May 6 is invited to a special “New Members Night” including a presentation by me on Monet’s water lily paintings,” said Ben Glenn II, who will be presenting the slideshow and videos with footage of Claude Monet actually

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and elsewhere, which I have done numerous times, and nearly each event has sold out,’ he said. Glenn has lived in Warren County for the last 10 years, but formerly was based in Washington D.C. Over the past (nearly) five years, he has presented over 40 lectures of adult-education programs at Samuels Library cov-

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This is another example of Claude Monet’s work Impression, Sunrise (Impression, soleil levant), 1872; the painting that gave its name to the style and artistic movement of Impressionism.

to nature. At Giverny, he literally shaped nature for his brush, cultivating vistas to paint.” Glenn added to that information by answering the question of why Monet did so many paintings of the same subject. “The reason why Monet did so many paintings of water lilies was to challenge himself artistically as well as to reflect his interest in Japanese painting,” said Glenn. He is especially enthusiastic about this event. “It’s a good thing we’re doing this. We want more people to know about it. This is the first time we’re combining the lectures

with a membership drive. I was on the board of directors of FOSL and challenged them to do this because the topic is so popular. It’s the perfect topic to attract people and directly benefits the library. Membership is a win-win for everyone,” he said. This is partially because he won’t be taking a fee for the lecture. “This is my gift to the library. Come on May 6, join and be a part of it. Let’s get some new members,” Glenn invites. Also, “I maintain a vibrant mailing list with auspices of the organizations I’ve done before, like

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Winchester Library, etc. of all who sign up for it at the lectures and keep people informed of upcoming lectures,” he said. He mentioned that his next talk will be in October. This will be a one-night talk on an exhibition put on by the Nazi Party in Germany in 1937 called “Degenerate Art,” held to persecute modern artists in Germany at the time. He describes it as basically the Nazi Party pointing the finger at the German artists who were ridi-

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about aspects of history and media by CNN, The Washington Post, BBC Radio, Slate and, locally, The Winchester Star and WZRV-FM. He is married and is a passionate international traveler, classic-film fan, and pet parent. In summer 2019, Glenn will study Dutch language at the University of Ghent, Belgium. To contact Ben Glenn II., email benglennarthistory@gmail.com. The public event scheduled for May 7, the evening after the membership event is full. For information on how to become a member of FOSL, call (540) 635-3153 or visit www.samuelslibrary.net. Find on Facebook at www.facebook.com/samuelspubliclibrary. Samuels Public Library is located at 330 E. Criser Rd., Front Royal. – carol@areaguides.com

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Mayor Hollis Tharpe can be seen here attending one of his many work sessions as Mayor of Front Royal. He has since resigned his position because of allegations concerning his actions at a local massage parlor which he has denied.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report In the span of a week a lot can change in a small town like Front Royal. Whole lives can be turned upside down with a spoken word or the allegations about actions that happened almost a year ago. Such is the case of the hugely popular, but soon to be former Front Royal Mayor Hollis L. Tharpe. The first sign of something being amiss with the mayor was a story in The Northern Virginia Daily that Tharpe was under criminal investigation, but details were very hard to find. Even the mayor himself was surprised and

didn’t know what the investigation was about. “I’m completely at a loss. I don’t do drugs, I don’t drink, I have no idea what is going on. No one will tell me anything,” he said.

Tharpe complained several times during the months that followed that he couldn’t find anything out about the investigation. He said several times that no one had called him or threatened to take him to court. “If someone would just pick up a phone and call me, but I guess the system doesn’t work that way,” he told the paper. However, that all changed less than two weeks ago. On Friday afternoon on April 12th, court papers were filed with the Warren County Circuit Court that demanded Hollis Tharpe appear in court to face charges on April 15th upon being indicted by a Warren County grand jury for one misdemeanor count of solicitation of sexual conduct. According to Virginia State Police, the charge stems from the investigation that was initiated in October 2018 at the direction of the Office of the Attorney General

Mark R. Herring. Monday morning Tharpe voluntarily placed himself on temporary unpaid administrative leave from his mayoral duties, turning them over to Vice Mayor Bill Sealock while he dealt with his legal issues. Additional information about the case was released as well, such as the date of the alleged offence, May 31st, 2018; case number CR19-000-290-00; and the charge, which involves a visit to a local massage parlor. We asked Tharpe about the charge. “It’s a baseless charge. Nothing sexual happened,” Tharpe responded. At the time of his indictment when he was released on his own recognizance, Tharpe was still planning on remaining in his position as Front Royal’s mayor but on administrative leave until the resolution of his legal problems.

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gave Special Prosecutor Heather Hoevermale 30 days, until May 15th, to respond to the defense’s discovery motion. The case has been set to be revisited on the court docket on June 17th at 2 p.m. Athey also instructed Hoevermale to send the prosecution’s discovery to Hensley pending Tharpe’s retention of a different attorney that will be handling his case in the foreseeable future. The public reaction was largely in favor of the besieged mayor. Social media has been very active ever since news came out regarding Tharpe’s legal problems. The vast majority of posts were

comments in support for him and exclamations of disbelief that the mayor would be involved in something such as this. There were repeated requests for him to return to his duties as mayor. However, Tharpe refused to remove himself from the self-imposed administrative leave he had placed himself on. The saga wasn’t over yet, because over the Easter weekend the Mayor informed the community of his intention to resign. The resignation letter reads: “To Whom it May Concern: Due to the potential of distraction to the important business of the citizens and residents of the Town

of Front Royal and Town Council which may possibly arise as a result of a pending charge against me, which I think it is without merit and from which I believe I ultimately will be exonerated, it is with great reluctance and sadness I hereby tender my resignation as Mayor of the Town of Front Royal at 12:01 a.m., May 2nd 2019. “Being elected and serving as Mayor of the Town of Front Royal is the greatest honor that I or anyone can ever be granted by the wonderful citizens of this beautiful community. I have greatly appreciated the confidence the citizens of Front Royal have bestowed in me by offering me the

opportunity to serve in this important responsibility. I look forward to being able to return to community service at the earliest opportunity. I sincerely wish the very best future successes to Town Council, and most of all to the citizens and residents of this most wonderful Town. Very sincerely yours, Hollis L. Tharpe.” Reaction from town council members has been hard to gauge due to the fact nothing has been released by them regarding Tharpe’s resignation. After the town/county liaison meeting held on April 18th, Front Royal’s Vice Mayor Bill Sealock

spoke to us. “For me personally it’s been the extra work. I started at 1:00 p.m. on Monday,” he joked. “So, on a different note about the mayor, he did the right thing by putting himself on administrative leave. When we deal with our staff there is a logical plan when this stuff happens,” Sealock continued referring to Tharpe’s initial plan to put himself on leave without pay. Hollis Tharpe has offered no more comment regarding this matter. – tim@areaguides.com

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INDICTMENTS 2019 March Indictments – January Term

Hollis L. Tharpe The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about May 31, 2018 within the county of Warren, one Hollis L. Tharpe, address and age unavailable, did unlawfully offer money or its equivalent to another for the purpose of engaging in sexual acts and thereafter did a substantial act in furtherance thereof against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth.

Brandy Leigh Brown The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about October 13, 2018, in the County of Warren, Brandy Leigh Brown, 31, of 3723 Guard Hill Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Fentanyl.

Dallas Eugene Wiseman The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about July 16, 2018 in the County of Warren, Dallas Eugene Wiseman, 26, of 325 Borum St., Strasburg, VA 22657, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Methamphetamine. Steven Neal Hall The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about February 6, 2019, in the County of Warren, Steven Neal Hall, 49, of 1400 N. Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, #108, did unlawfully and feloniously, having previously been convicted of a sexually violent offense, knowingly fail to register or re-

Roger Lee Weatherholtz The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about October 23, 2018, in the County of Warren, Roger Lee Weatherholtz, 72, of 545 Eric Ct., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously take, drive or use a certain vehicle of the value of $500 or more belonging to Royal Pike Motors/Shadi Madain, without the consent of said owner, in the absence of the owner, and with the intent to temporarily deprive the owner of his possession.

lawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. Tony William Hatfield The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about March 14, 2018, in the County of Warren, Tony William Hatfield, 55, address unknown, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit Cocaine. Elizabeth Jean Greenwood The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about October 31, 2018 in the County of Warren, Elizabeth Jean Greenwood, 32, of 213 Hawksbill Dr., Luray, VA 22835, having the custody of L.B., did feloniously, willfully or negligently cause or

permit the life of such child to be endangered, or to willfully or negligently cause or permit such child to be placed in a situation where its life, health or morals may be endangered. Abigail Leigh Merritt The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Abigail Leigh Merritt, age and address unknown, with two counts. COUNTS ONE and TWO: in the County of Warren, Abigail Leigh Merritt, 31, of 34 Monument Ln., Bunker Hill, WV, 25413, did unlawfully and feloniously take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels of Walmart with a value of $200, or more, the accused having been twice before been convicted for an offense deemed as larceny. Dates of the offenses were

on or about April 13 and 18, 2018. Heather Michelle Escalante The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about March 11, 2013, in the County of Warren, Heather Michelle Escalante, 32, of 6004 Howellsville Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Fentanyl. Christian Dean Stanley The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Christian Dean Stanley, 33, address and age unknown, with two counts. COUNTS ONE and TWO: in the County of Warren, Christian Dean Stanley did unlawfully and feloniously possess Schedule II

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Sarah Ember Carroll a.k.a. Sarah Ember Burroughs The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about January 31, 2018, in the County of Warren, Sarah Ember Carroll a.k.a. Sarah Ember Burroughs, 33, of 24 Woodstock Ln., #4, Winchester, VA 22601, did un-

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controlled substances, to-wit: Fentanyl and Cocaine. Date of the offenses was June 20, 2018. Davon Walton a.k.a. David Gunn The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about March 6, 2019, in the County of Warren, Davon Walton a.k.a. David Gunn, 26, of 2706 Minnesota Ave., Washington, D.C., 20002, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Cocaine.

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cuit Court Grand Jury charges Jonathan Coe Gibson, 33, address unknown, with two counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Jonathan Coe Gibson, did unlawfully and feloniously forge to the prejudice of another rights a Virginia Uniform Summons of Joseph Gibson. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously forge a public document, to wit: a Virginia Uniform Summons signed Joseph Gibson. Date of the offenses was on or about February 24, 2019. Brian Jay Hensler The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about December 29, 2018,, in the County of Warren, Brian Jay Hensler, 46, of 122 Fairview Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously assault and batter W.M., a family or household member, having been

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previously convicted of assault and battery against a family or household member within twenty years of this third or subsequent offense, and that each such assault and battery occurred on different dates. James Michael Caison The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges James

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Fifth season of the Old Town Farmers Market opens May 11 The Old Town Winchester Farmers Market at the Taylor Pavilion off the Loudoun Street Mall will open for its fifth season on Saturday, May 11 offering local produce and products each Saturday from 9 am–1 pm through September 28. Over a dozen farms and vendors will attend the market each week and offer a wide variety of items for sale including inseason fruits, vegetables, artisan breads, cookies, cheese, grass fed beef, artisan bread, cured meats, jam, eggs, and many other items

(produce and items for sale vary each week with what is in season). New this year, the market will offer vegan and gluten free baked goods, as well as elderberry syrup, herbal tea blends, hand-woven rungs, and an expanded variety of natural body care items. All items were grown or produced within a 60-mile radius of Winchester. On average, the market attracted over 800 people on sunny Saturdays last summer. 2019 Farmers Market Vendors: ALMA Apothecary & Spice (Stephens City, VA) – Organic herbal teas (handcrafted, small batch), organic spice blends (handcrafted, small batch), organic herb seedlings, herbal candles, herbal oils, and healing balms. All products are produced using ethically sourced, organic and natural, fair trade ingredients. Bethlehem Farm (Winchester, VA) – Pasture raised poultry including chicken and turkey, grass fed beef, pastured pork, eggs, raw milk cheese, produce, artisan breads, cookies, sweet breads, essential oils, handcrafted jewelry

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City, VA) – Baked goods, cookies, bread, quick breads, seasonal goodies such as pumpkin bread and pies, strawberry pies, rhubarb pie, and more. Hedgebrook Farm (Winchester, VA) – Raw milk cheese including Cheddar, Tomme, Gouda, Feta, Blue Cheese, and Camembert. No antibiotics, no hormones, grass fed Jersey cows. Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners Association (Frederick County, VA) – Educational gardening display and information provided by Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener volunteers. R&E Chocolates (Strasburg, VA) – Artisanal chocolates, truffles, cake pops, Oreos covered in chocolate, lollipop chocolates. Ramble on Remedies (Winchester, VA) – All-natural elder-

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4902A - 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune Hatchback I-4 cyl FWD, 43k, Carfax Cert., Dune Edition, Keyless Entry, 1 Owner, Local Trade - $15,977

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odorant, organic herbs, hyrosols, lip balm, scrubs, masks, tinctures, toothpaste, mouthwash, cedar smudge wands, tea blends, face wash, toners, herbal elixirs and tonics, herbal vinaigrettes, and soy candles. Volunteers are needed to help with the market. Anyone interested in volunteering or learning more about the market should contact (540) 535-3660 or email otw@winchesterva.gov. Parking for patrons at meters in Old Town Winchester is free on Saturdays. The Braddock Autopark, only a few steps away from the market, allows patrons easy access to the market and is convenient for carrying goods ($1.00/ hour). The Old Town Farmers Market also has a Facebook page for market-specific updates and information. Follow the market at www.facebook.com/OTWFarmersMarket/

19th Annual Front Royal National Day of Prayer Community Service Thursday, May 2 at the Gazebo at 6:30 pm This year’s National Day of Prayer service will include thoughts from Cynthia Dunbar, a strong believer in prayer and passionate about preserving the moral and ethical principles that our founding fathers declared were essential to the success of a free society. The 19th annual Front Royal community prayer service will be held at the Main Street Gazebo on Thursday, May 2nd at 6:30 pm.

Special music will be provided by the Band of Brothers Music Ministry, a local group of guys who love the Lord and know how to glorify His name through music. They will share their music with us beginning at 6:15 pm. The National Day of Prayer is a day designated by the United States Congress as a day when the nations people are asked to gather together to pray, especially for our country, its people and its leaders. The designation of the first Thursday of May to be the annual recurring date for the National Day of Prayer was established by Ronald Reagan in 1988. This prayer service is a Christian event in which pastors and lay leaders from local churches participate each year. Prayers are directed to our national and local leaders and to the people of our nation and local communities. The Front Royal National Day of Prayer community service was first organized in 2001 by several local Christians. Led by Denni Giovinazzo, assisted by Cherie Ray and David Lingebach, they considered it essential that the diversified Christian community come together to pray, believing that there is much spiritual strength in the local churches gathering as a unified body. These services are only possible with the support, assistance and participation of many others in the community. The committee relies on volunteers and donated or borrowed equipment while footing the bill for advertising, printing, mailing, and other expenses, with their own personal funds. “It’s all well worth everything we give to it,” says Denni. “Only God can bring the kind of change our country needs. It’s up to those who believe in Him to come together to ask for His mercy and grace. And we consider it an honor to serve in this way.” The public is invited to this community service. Bring your lawn

chairs early to enjoy great music at 6:15 by the Band of Brothers.

p.m., and an investigation was conducted by the Fire Marshal’s Office. The approximate value of the property is $162,000 and incurred an estimated $25,000 in damage. The cause of the fire was ruled as accidental and determined to be the result of misuse of an extension cord. Extension cord safety tips are provided by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) online at https://www.esfi.org/ resource/extension-cord-safetytips-478

Piccadilly Street fire displaces three people On April 22, 2019 at approximately 4:20 p.m., the Winchester Fire & Rescue Department (WFRD) was dispatched to a structure fire at 325 East Piccadilly Street. The first units arrived on scene at approximately 4:22 p.m. and observed fire and smoke coming from a second-story window facing the street. Crews entered the home and extinguished the fire, which was located in a bedroom on the second floor. The fire was mostly contained to the room. Smoke alarms were present and working. Three residents, who were not home at the time of the fire, were displaced. No one was injured as a result of the incident. All four City stations responded to the scene and were assisted by Greenwood Fire Company of Frederick County. Final units left the scene at approximately 5:15

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Annual Delaplane Strawberry Festival Is May 25 – 26, 2019 Weekend highlights new bands,

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South Carolina collegiate journalism. Collegiate staff members compete against other colleges and universities in 21 categories, including writing, design, photography and illustration. Dyke, a resident of Front Royal, received Second Place in Editorial Writing for his work on BJU’s student newspaper, The Collegian. The Collegian staff won first place, Page One Design, and second place, Student Government Beat Coverage. Additionally, The Collegian staff was honored with second place in the category of General Excellence, which recognizes all aspects of the publication. “I’m proud of the staff of our campus newspaper. Their work has been recognized as being some of the best among college newspapers in our state,” said Betty Solomon, faculty adviser for The Collegian. “Our goal is to keep our campus as informed as we can, and this year’s staff has done that.”

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Intervention Services is seeking volunteers who care about children growing up in a safe, permanent and loving homes. All training provided. For information call (703) 330-8145 or email jpolen@ casacis.org. Randolph-Macon Academy Band and Chorus will be joined by individual student performers amidst a display of student artwork during the first RandolphMacon Academy Spring Fine Arts Showcase, will be held on Sunday, April 28th. For more information, call (540) 636-5484.

Rabid Raccoon in Warren County - Rabid Feral Cat in Winchester Seek Help Immediately if You Were Exposed The Lord Fairfax Health District is notifying the public of a rabid raccoon found on King David Dr. in the Apple Mountain subdivision in Linden, VA 22642 on April 8. Local Animal Control captured the raccoon and it tested positive for rabies. The raccoon is known to have interacted with two dogs. Both dogs were up to date on rabies shots. They received booster rabies shots and are on 45 day confinement. This is the normal procedure for a vaccinated animal that may have been exposed to rabies. This is the sixth rabid raccoon in Warren County in 2019. The Lord Fairfax Health District would like to alert the community that anyone who received a bite or scratch, or were otherwise exposed to the saliva, from a rac-

coon around April 8 in the area of King David Drive in the Apple Mountain subdivision in Linden, VA 22642 should seek care at the nearest emergency department immediately. Rabies is a deadly disease that is 100 percent fatal once symptoms begin, but can be prevented with treatment if it begins immediately after exposure. The Lord Fairfax Health District is notifying the public of a midsized rabid black and white feral cat, found on Ladderback Court in Winchester on Friday, April 19. Local Animal Control captured the cat and it tested positive for rabies. The feral cat is known to have interacted with one person. The Lord Fairfax Health District would like to alert the community that anyone who encountered this cat in the area of Ladderback Court in Winchester, and was bitten, scratched, or licked by it, any time since Tuesday April 9, should report to the nearest emergency department for evaluation. Rabies is a deadly disease that is 100 percent fatal once symptoms begin, but can be prevented with treatment if it begins immediately after exposure. The Lord Fairfax Health District encourages everyone to vaccinate their pets, to protect them, family members, loved ones and the community at large from rabies. Virginia law requires domestic animals to be vaccinated against rabies. In addition to keeping pets vaccinated and keeping vaccinations current, take these steps to protect family members and pets from rabies: • Avoid contact with wild animals or stray cats and dogs; • Do not feed wild animals or stray cats and dogs; • Report stray animals to your local animal control agency;

• Eliminate outdoor food sources around the home; and • Keep pets confined to your property or walk them on a leash. For more information, visit www.vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-epidemiology/rabies-control/ or call the Warren County Health Department at 540-6353159.

Jim Barnett Park’s Dog Park is now open to the public Winchester Parks and Recreation’s Dog Park in Jim Barnett Park is open and free to the public. To use the dog park in the past, owners were required to maintain an annual membership which provided a key for access. Now, the locks have been removed, and anyone can use the two dog park areas seven days a week, dawn to dusk. NOTE: The Dog Park is closed for routine maintenance every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2-3 pm. The two areas in the Dog Park consist of the following: Small Dog Park - For dogs under 30 lbs. (no dogs over 30 lbs. are allowed in this area). Families with children under the age of 16 may use the small dog area. Large Dog Park - For dogs over 30 lbs. Smaller dogs may go into the larger area at owner’s discretion. To use the dog park, dogs must have a current license and proof of vaccinations. All dog park rules still apply. Visit https://www.winchesterva.gov/parks/dog-park for more information.

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by the Virginia State Police at the direction of the Office of the Attorney General. The incident remains under investigation. Tharpe was released by a magistrate on his own recognizance.

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with felony violation of a protective order, abduction, strangulation X 2 and object sexual penetration. The preliminary hearing for these matters is set for May 9, 2019 in Warren County Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court. Murray is being held at R.S.W. Regional Jail until the preliminary hearing. Anyone with further information is asked to please contact Detective L.J. Waller with the Front Royal Police Department at 540636-2208 or via email at lwaller@ frontroyalva.com

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Samuels Public Library Adult Programming May 15-31, 2019 General Education Development: Samuels Public Library invites you to register and attend the General Education Development course. This course will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 A.M-12:30 P.M (except on school holidays or closings). The GED course is completely free. Let this course be the stepping stone to your success. English as a Second Language Discussion Group: Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and join us for our English as a Second language discussion group starting. This is a conversational English language class for adults whose primary language is not English. All skill levels are welcome. Practice speaking English in a welcoming, group atmosphere. This group meets every Tuesday & Thursday at 10:00 am

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! 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) 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

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Upcoming May 2019 Parks And Recreation Programs Tiny Tykes Play Day: Warren County Parks and Recreation Department is offering a play program for children 2 to 5 years of age on Tuesdays and Fridays, May 3, 2019 through May 31, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at

the Warren County Health and Human Services Soft Play Room, located at 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for a few hours to play, bounce, jump, refine motor skills, and have fun with a room full of toddler-appropriate play equipment. This exciting program lets parents and kids enjoy a relaxing safe environment free from worrying about the clean up or weather. All equipment is safe and properly sanitized prior to each program. The cost is $2.00 per participant every date of attendance. The Tiny

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Tykes program will end May 31, 2019 for the summer season. The program will resume on September 3, 2019. Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit, & Run: This program will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Bing Crosby Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive, Front Royal, Virginia 22630, at 10:00 a.m. for those ages 7-14 (age determined by July 17, 2019). On-site registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Pitch, Hit, & Run™ is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball®. This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills. The individual Pitching, Hitting, and Running Champions, along with the All-Around Champion in each age and gender group at the local competition will be awarded, and the recipients will advance to the sectional level of competition. Gentle Yoga: Gentle yoga is an unhurried, therapeutic yoga class introducing postures and breathing techniques that gradually build flexibility and strength. It is suitable for those new to yoga, with special physical concerns, or who simply wish to move at a slower place. All levels of practice are welcome, and no experience or flexibility is necessary. Classes will be held on the following Sundays: May 5th, May 26th, June 23rd, June 30th, July 14th, July 28th, August 4th, and August 25th from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Warren County Health and Human Services Band Room, lo-

cated at 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630. Open to those 4 years of age and older; anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost of this program is $15.00/ class, $60.00/5 classes, and $96.00/8 classes. Pre-registration is required; registration deadline is 2 days prior to class date. Bring your own yoga mat. For more information or to register, please visit www.yogawithtawny.com Vinyasa Yoga: Vinyasa is a type of yoga that links movement to breath to obtain balance in the mind, body, and spirit. Vinyasa aligns a sequence of poses with the breath to achieve a continuous flow. Inhalations are usually connected to upward, open movements, while exhalations are often tied to downward movements or twists. Classes will have a varied sequence. This class is open to all levels, as there will be modifications, specific alignment cues, and options offered throughout class. Classes will be held on the following Sundays: May 5th, May 26th, June 23rd, June 30th, July 14th, July 28th, August 4th, and August 25th from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Warren County Health and Human Services Band Room, located at 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630. Open to those 4 years of age and older; anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost of this program is $15.00/ class, $60.00/5 classes, and $96.00/8 classes. Pre-registration is required; registration deadline is 2 days prior to class date. Bring your own yoga mat. For more in-

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formation or to register, please visit www.yogawithtawny.com. Mah Jongg “Players Club”: Players will enjoy several hands of Mah Jongg against skilled opponents. This club meets on Tuesdays, May 7, 2019 through May 28, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Warren County Health & Human Services Complex Band Room, 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630. The cost for the club is $8.00 per month prepay or $3.00 per day drop in at the door. Pre-payment can only betaken at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630. Players must bring their own league card. For more information about the Mah Jongg “Players Club”, please contact Deb Jones at (540) 252-4252. American Red Cross First Aid CPR/AED: The primary purpose of the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program will provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. This program offers a choice of first aid, CPR, and AED courses to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience. The course will be held at the Warren County Community Center, located at 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630 on Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. See BRIEFS, 24

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The cost of this course is $90.00 per participant. Pre-registration is required; minimum of five (5) participants must be registered prior to registration deadline of May 5, 2019 for class to be held. This is a community based course, not a professional rescuer course. Mommy and Me Yoga: Mommy and Me is a fun yoga class for mothers and children. Partner with your children in simple animated poses and breathing exercises to help strengthen coordination and build body awareness. We’ll bark in downward dog, hiss in cobra pose, and flutter our wings in butterfly, while we take a yoga journey that your child will never forget! This class provides key bonding methods between parent and child, while strengthening growing muscles.

Class will be held Sunday, May 12, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Gertrude E. Miller Community Park, located at 905 Stadium Drive, Front Royal, Virginia 22630. Children of all ages welcome with mommy. The cost of this program is $25.00/class (includes mother and child). Pre-registration is required; registration deadline is 2 days prior to class date. Bring your own yoga mat. For more information or to register, please visit www.yogawithtawny.com Mother’s Day Gardening Party: Join us in an afternoon of celebrating mom and create your own kitchen herb garden that will bring color and flavor to any meal. Each registered mom will be given the tools and materials needed to make and decorate three (3) separate mason jar planters to take home and enjoy. Herb seeds will vary. The event will begin at 3:30

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is required. Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Men’s Basketball League: Interested in placing a team in the Warren County Parks and Recreation 2019 Summer Men’s Basketball League? Now is the time to get a team together and sign up. Must be 17 years of age or older to participate. Registration is $275.00 per team, if paid on or before May 17, 2019 at 9:00 PM and $300.00 per team, if paid between May 18, 2019 and on or before May 22, 2019 at 9:00 PM. NO TEAMS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER MAY 22, 2019 AT 9:00 PM. Men’s league will play, starting in June, on Sundays beginning at 3:00 PM (Tuesday and Thursday nights if needed) at Warren County Health and Human Services Complex Gym, located at 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal, Virginia, 22630. All days are subject to change at the discretion of the Warren County Parks and Recreation Department. Street Smart/Basic Self Defense: The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department and Defensive Firearms of Virginia, LLC will be holding a Street Smart/Basic Self Defense Class for those interested on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. at the Warren County Community Center, located at 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630. This class is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. This class will teach you how to recognize danger and how to respond to threats with empty hand techniques and improvised

weapons. The cost is $35.00 per participant and is limited to 35 participants; pre-registration is required. Registration deadline is May 16, 2019. For more information about the course contact Rex King at DFV357@yahoo.com. Chicago Cubs vs Washington Nationals Nationals Park, Washington D.C.: The bus will depart at 4:30 PM on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630. Game time is 7:05 PM. The cost is $72.00 per reservation, which includes admission ticket and transportation. Seats are located in Section 135. Tickets are limited to six (6) tickets per household with only 38 tickets available. To see if any of these programs are eligible for online registration, visit us on the web at parksandrecreation.warrencountyva.net Registration information for any of these programs can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@warrencountyva.net. Please visit us on the web at www. warrencountyva.net

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Engle’s Angle: “This is CNN” By Kevin S. Engle Whenever you hear those words, you recognize the voice. James Earl Jones. The same guy who brought Darth Vader to life. I’m no James Earl Jones. Or Darth Vader. Do you remember the first time you heard your recorded voice? It freaked me out. “That’s not what I really sound like. Is it?” Yikes, that was scary. It still is. Well, if that’s what I really sound like, I didn’t want that guy narrating The Best of Engle’s Angle. When I decided last year to put my book out as an audiobook, I wanted someone else to do it. A professional. And since neither James Earl Jones nor Darth Vader were available, I’d have to find someone else. And I did. The guy’s name is Michael Orenstein. When I first heard him reading my stories, it was weird. And funny. Funny in the sense of being strange. Strange to hear someone else reading my words. I guess that’s what a songwriter feels like. Or a scriptwriter. My stories are supposed to be funny. But as someone told me just last week, not all of them are. Ouch! Thanks for the honesty. As I listened to Michael read the words I’d written, I realized something. Something about myself. Something you’ve probably known for quite a while. I’ve got issues! I think most humans hide things from themselves. Stuff we know but won’t admit to. Deep down we know the truth, but we ignore it, until we can’t. Like when someone else tells us. And with every Engle’s Angle I

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Front Royal/Warren County Tree Stewards 2018 Year-in-Review

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put down new mulch. Planted and replaced shrubs and removed deadwood and debris, sprayed weeds. • Virginia Ave (between 1st and 6th St.) - Structure pruned and removed branches causing safety issues above sidewalks and cars on both sides of the street. • Corrected mulching around the Yews at the Warren County Government Center relocating excess to new areas. • Watered, weeded and mulched the 20 trees at Burrell Brooks Park planted in 2017 marking the Tree Stewards 20th Anniversary. • Ongoing maintenance of trees at Miss Florence Smith Memorial Park,

Class and Arbor Day trees at the Arboretum, on Front Street, at Samuels Public Library and along the Royal Shenandoah Greenway. • Cleared vines and invasive trees along Happy Creek to improve view on Front Street side of the creek. • Maintained and expanded the Pollinator Garden at Happy Creek Arboretum. Community Partners • Tree Steward member David Means served as Chair on the Front Royal Urban Forestry Advisory Commission. Melody Hotek represented the Tree Stewards at the Town of Front Royal

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Friday, April 26 Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. High near 68. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Friday Night: A chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 48. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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

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being discharged to local streams. Preventing pollutants from entering the storm sewer is critical (i.e. street sweeping program), but cleaning the local streams is helpful as well, which prevents additional pollution from entering into larger water systems downstream, including Opequon Creek, the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay. All activities are free and open to the public. For those participating in the Spring Greening activities, we suggest bringing rain/muck boots or waders. For information, local residents can call the following staff at 540-6671815: Arbor Day Celebration – Jen Jenkins, City Arborist, Spring Greening – Kelly Henshaw, City Engineer 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

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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. 540-635-3153. 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm. Sunday, April 28 Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. 1pm Open House at Randolph-Macon Academy, 200 Academy Dr. Front Royal. R-MA tours begin promptly at 1 pm. Families interested in applying for the summer session or the 2019-2020 school year are invited to come visit with admission counselors, teachers, and students. Middle School (grades 6-8) and Upper School (grades 9-12) tours will include classrooms, athletic and dining facilities, and dorms. Admission counselors and students will share the inside story of the culture of R-MA. After the open house, families are invited to join the R-MA family at the R-MA Fine Arts Showcase featuring student artwork, the R-MA Chorus, and the R-MA Band. Come discover how your child can benefit from “The Power of Rise” at Randolph-Macon Academy. RSVPs are strongly encouraged and greatly appreciated; walk-ins are warmly welcomed. To RSVP to the open house, visit www.rma.edu/open-house, or call 540-6365484. 2pm R-MA Spring Fine Arts Showcase at 200 Academy Drive, Front Royal. The award-winning Randolph-Macon Academy Band and Chorus will be joined by individual student performers amidst a display of stu-

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be a demonstration area behind the Front Royal Brewing Company to showcase the trade. 8am - noon Kiwanis Yard Sale at 14 W 1st St, Front Royal. The Front Royal Kiwanis Club is holding a yard sale across the street from the First Baptist Church - empty lot. 1:30pm - 6pm Grand Feature Parade at 425 Handley Blvd. Winchester. 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm. Sunday, May 5 2pm - 4pm FREE Concert by Five of a Kind Bluegrass Band at Cooter’s, 4768 US 211, Luray. Five of a Kind has been entertaining crowds with traditional Bluegrass since 1980. http://fiveofakindbluegrass.com Cooters: 540-843-2515. Monday, May 6 5pm Advertising Reservation Deadline for Warren/Frederick County Report Newspaper. To place an ad contact Alison Duvall by calling 540-551-2072 or via email: alisond@warrencountyreport.com Friday, May 10 10am Building Safety Month Event at Main and Chester Streets Front Royal. Sponsored by the County of Warren. Public is invited to learn more about safety in their homes. 6pm History and Civil War Walking Tour at 2 N Cameron St. Winchester. Experience 275 years of history on this guided walking tour! Learn about the citizens that lived here and the pivotal events that made Winchester the place it is today. These tours are given by experienced and knowledgeable guides that enjoy sharing their love of local history. Make your reservation by calling 540-542-1326. Cost: $10, payable to the guide. Meet at 2 N. Cameron Street (the corner of Cameron and Boscawen Street, Winchester, Virginia). More tours are available. See: https://visitwinchesterva.com/

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retum, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce. (See May 11) Wednesday, May 15 The North-South Skirmish Association’s National Competition starts at 480 Chalybeate Spring Road, Winchester. The North-South Skirmish Association will hold its National Competition May 15-19, 2019 at Fort Shenandoah near Winchester, Virginia. Member units compete in live-fire matches with original or authentic reproduction Civil War period muskets, carbines, breech loading rifles, revolvers, mortars and cannons. It is the largest Civil War event of its kind in the United States. The N-SSA is the country’s oldest and largest Civil War shooting sports organization with over 3,200 individuals that make up its 200 member units. Each unit represents a Civil War regiment or unit and wears the uniform they wore over 150 years ago. N-SSA members come from all over the country to Fort Shenandoah each spring for this National competition that traditionally opens the year’s activities. Competitions, called “skirmishes”, will be held throughout the summer on a regional basis. At a skirmish, participating teams shoot at breakable targets in several timed events. The teams with the lowest cumulative times win medals or other awards. Women participate along with the men in all events. There are also competitions for authenticity of Civil War period dress, both military and civilian, as well as lectures on topics of interest. Spectators

are welcome and admission and parking are free. There is a large sutler area and food service is available. Admission: FREE! Fort Shenandoah, Route 522 N. to Gainesboro, turn right at Route 600 and follow signs to fort. Thursday, May 16 The North-South Skirmish Association’s National Competition continues at 480 Chalybeate Spring Road, Winchester. (See May 15.) Friday, May 17 10am Lucketts Spring Market at Clarke County Fairgrounds, 890 W Main St. Berryville. The annual Lucketts Spring Market features over 200 of the best East Coast vendors together for one weekend full of old and new finds, a Vanish Beer Garden, live music, food trucks and kid friendly fun! This

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roasted nuts, crabcake sandwiches, steakn-cheese, shish kabobs, or just burgers and dogs may take you the whole day. Several restaurants will also be open during the festival in case you prefer to sit and rest a bit while you eat. Music fills the air throughout the day at either end of Main Street. $25 in advance or $30 at the gate for those who

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walking tour! Learn about the citizens that lived here and the pivotal events that made Winchester the place it is today. These tours are given by experienced and knowledgeable guides that enjoy sharing their love of local history. Make your reservation by calling 540-542-1326. Cost: $10, payable to the guide. Meet at 2 N. Cameron Street (the corner of Cameron and Boscawen Street,

Winchester, Virginia). More tours are available. See: https://visitwinchesterva.com/ guided-tours/ 11am - 5pm KidzFest at 1 N Loudoun St. Winchester. KidzFest activities and exhibits will take place primarily on the Loudoun Street Mall and the Old Town Courthouse lawn throughout the day, petting zoo, games, live performances and more. Also, do not miss Fort Loudoun History Day! New this year, there will be bike stunt shows where a stuntman will jump across obstacles and teach helmet safety. Wildlife Ambassadors will be performing several shows with meet and greet sessions with

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