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Interim Mayor presses some flesh at his first Town Council Meeting
Front Royal Police Chief Kahle Magalis swears in Orion Perry as an honorary police officer. Interim Mayor Matt Tederick was also on hand to present gift bags to the family.
By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report At the Front Royal Town Council meeting on June 10th, Matt Tederick officially held his first meeting as Interim Mayor. Tederick started off by asking council member Gary Gillespie’s son, Chase, to lead the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Second grade teacher Rita Werner, of Hilda J. Barbour Elementary, wanted to help her student,
Orion Perry, make his dream of becoming a police officer a reality, if in name only. Werner participated in the recent Relay for Life Walk to honor Orion, who has been battling Leukemia but she wanted to do something more: to make Orion a hero. Orion was diagnosed with cancer (Leukemia) in the summer just before he started his first-grade year. Front Royal Chief of Police Kahle Magalis called him up in front of the council and proceeded to ask Orion if he wanted to be
a police officer to which the young man responded in the affirmative. Magalis then placed a police ball cap on Orion’s head and pinned a badge on him. After the badge was pinned, Magalis then administered the oath that officers take when they join the force. Young Orion stood tall and proud as he recited the oath, with his right hand raised, staring straight ahead, his young voice ringing through the council chambers. Magalis altered the words of the oath just a little bit by adding, “I promise to listen to my parents, and be a good student, and eat most of my vegetables.” He closed the oath by saying, “And with that I bestow the title of honorary police officer of Front Royal and all the rights and privileges that go along with it.” After the oath was finished, the Chief of Police rendered a very smart hand salute to the newly minted Honorary Police Officer Orion Perry. Once he was sworn in, Interim Mayor Tederick came down from the dais to shake Orion’s hand and present him with a gift from the town. Tederick said, “I had the honor of reading about Orion Perry this weekend in the paper. This, (referring to the swearing in ceremony
and honoring a young man with leukemia) is what it is all about. This is what Warren County is all about. Everyone chipped in a got you a little goody bag.” Orion, his parents, and his teacher all received gift bags. Handshakes were shared with all involved. Then Tederick leaned down so that he could whisper a secret into Orion’s ear. The ceremony ended with Magalis welcoming the new honorary police officer aboard.
The interim mayor conducted town business throughout the meeting and one of the things he made a point of doing was to call attention to some unattractive grounds-keeping in front of the Economic Development Authority’s property. He took a few minutes to let the community know that he had a meeting with the town staff about it. “I had the honor to speak with See TOWN, 4
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At this point, County Administrator Douglas Stanley noted that the county does do maintenance on some of the EDA property and he would be glad to talk to someone in the maintenance department about it. During the report from the council members, Tederick recognized Vice Mayor William Sealock to address the council, the audience and members of the press. Sealock alerted the community about a press release from the Virginia Department of Health concerning a measles outbreak that started in New York and was working its way down to Virginia. Sealock reminded the council and residents that measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through coughing and sneezing,
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What happens to recycled items after they leave the convenience sites? By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report Many people are dedicated recyclers, believing that reusing unwanted materials is benefiting the
planet, and they are correct. But where all those recycled bottles, cans, plastics and cardboard go, after being picked up in town or dropped off at a convenience site, is an interesting and sometimes
complicated issue. Recently, there have been rumors floating around that some of the recycled items are just being taken to a larger dump site and incinerated or destroyed without being reused or re-purposed, and that recycling is on its way out locally because of expenses going up. After hearing about this concern from more than one person, it was time to ask someone who is in charge of the matter. That someone is Warren County Public Works Director Mike Berry, who was more than willing to talk about it. First of all, he refuted the rumors. “It’s not true here in Warren County that recycled materials are thrown in the trash,” he said. Berry referenced recent changes in policies from China, which may have been the source of some of the rumors. “In July of 2017, China, the largest international importer of recyclables from the United States, notified the World Trade Organization that it would impose a ban on multiple categories of solid waste. The categories included plastic, mixed paper and textiles.
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“The market restrictions mean that the cost to recycle is up and revenues are down. Many recycle-receiving facilities are closing their doors or changing what materials are accepted,” he said. When materials to be recycled leave a Warren County convenience site, (these sites are located around the county) cardboard, mixed paper, and aluminum and metal cans all go to Southern Scrap Inc. in Winchester. Plastics had also been going to Southern Scrap until recently, when they began to accept only numbers one and two plastics. “So we now ship plastics to Manassas. We currently continue to accept number one to seven with the exception of Styrofoam,” Berry said. Currently, scrap metal and white goods go to Winchester Scrap, except for materials at the Bentonville site which go to Recycle Management in Stanley. According to the Glass Packaging Institute, “Glass is 100 percent recyclable and can be recycled endlessly without loss in quality or purity - something few food and beverage packaging options can claim.” However, according to ask. com, “Glass is not cost-effective to recycle because it costs more to clean and separate it than it costs to make new glass. The energy to make new glass is about the same
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as recycling used glass.” Whether or not this is true everywhere, Warren County continues to recycle glass. According to Berry, glass goes to Battlecreek Landfill, where it is used as Alternative Daily Cover (ADC). The Virginia Solid Waste Management Regulations (VSWMR) [9 VAC 20-81-140.B.1.c.] allows for the use of “alternate materials of an alternate thickness” to be used as daily cover in lieu of six inches of compacted soil, typically referred to as alternate daily cover (ADC). “ADCs must control disease vectors, fires, odors, blowing litter, and scavenging without presenting a threat to human health and the environment. The ADC process allows the county to receive recycle credits for this repurposed usage, approved by the
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cling programs entirely. “We would ask that residents be patient as recycling is getting tougher to handle. If you visit a convenience site and the recycle container is full, please do not throw materials on the ground. Realize we are trying to move products out as fast as we can, but restrictions from receiving facilities and longer hauls can af-
fect operations. If cardboard or plastic bins are full, take it home and bring it back another day, or possibly try another location,” he urged. “For Warren County, recycling is becoming more expensive than in previous years, but we continue to recycle currently and hope that long term solutions will rapidly present themselves. As good
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Winchester City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance banning panhandling that interfere’s with traffic at its regular meeting June 25, 2019 following a public hearing in which no one spoke. Drivers who give money to panhandlers could also be subject to fines. The issue was described as follows: “Interactions between pedestrians and motorists on the highways and public roadways within the City of Winchester present a public safety concern, by increasing the potential for injury and/ or property damage. The seamless flow of traffic on the highways and roadways is also adversely affected by these interactions.” The staff action memo noted, “There have been increased calls for service to the police department, and complaints from citizens and visitors concerning the interaction of pedestrians with motorists upon the highways and roadways of the City.” The stated goal of the ordinance is to, “Enhance the quality of life for all Winchester residents by increasing cultural, recreation, and tourism opportunities; enhance and maintain infrastructure; and promote and improve public safety.” The new ordinance is Sec. 14115. - Interference with traffic prohibited. (1) Intent of section. The intent of this section is to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens and visitors of the City of Winchester, and enable the free, orderly, undisrupted movement of motor vehicles on public roadways within the city by limiting interactions between pedestrians and motor vehicles located within the traffic or travel lane of city roadways. (2) Definitions. For purposes of
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dangerous situation on roadways. (4) Prohibition. When any of the following activities occur on the roadways of the city and interfere with the safe and free passage of pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic, It shall be unlawful to violate the following: (a) No pedestrian and/or the operator of a motor vehicle shall exchange or attempt to exchange any item while the operator’s motor vehicle is located in a traffic or travel lane on city roadways. (b) No person shall distribute handbills, leaflets, bulletins, literature, advertisements, or similar material to the occupants of motor vehicles. (c) No person shall solicit contributions of any nature from the occupants of motor vehicles. (d) No person shall sell or attempt to sell merchandise or services to the occupants of motor vehicles (5) Exceptions. This section does not apply to the following: (a) This section shall not apply to the distribution, receipt, or exchange of any item with the occupant of a motor vehicle parked on private property or parked in a public parking area. (b) This section shall not apply to any law enforcement officer acting in the scope of his/her official duty. (c) This section shall not apply to the distribution, receipt, or exchange of any item with the occupant of a motor vehicle located in the roadway after a motor vehicle accident, or to assist the occupant of a disabled motor vehicle, or to assist a pedestrian or motor vehicle occupant experiencing a medical emergency. (d) This section shall not apply to any postal service or newspaper delivery employee acting in the scope of his/her duties. (e) This section shall not apply to any food or merchandise vehicle employee engaged in his/her
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business, as permitted under City ordinance. (6) Penalties. Any pedestrian or operator of a motor vehicle in violation of this section shall be guilty of a traffic infraction. The authority to enact the ordinance lies within two parts of the Code of Virginia: Virginia Code § 15.2-2028 “authorizes a locality to regulate and control the operation of motor and other vehicles and the movement of vehicular and pedestrian travel and traffic on streets, highways, roads, alleys, bridges, viaducts, underpasses, and other public rights-of-ways and places;” and Virginia Code § 46.2-931 “authorizes a locality to prohibit or regulate distribution of handbills, etc., solicitation of contributions, and sale of merchandise or services on highways within their boundaries or on public roadways and medians.” Other action In the public comment portion, one resident asked for a variance for his camper which he says has been parked on a concrete pad since 2006–prior to a 2008 ordinance–and another citizen asked why an environmental task force had been disbanded and whether the council sees any value in addressing environmental issues and whether there are plans for a plan to “come to carbon net zero,” perhaps including a standing committee. City Council made a number of appointments and reappointments: Gillian Greenfield to the Old Town Advancement Commission for a three-year term ending June 24, 2022. John David Smith, Jr. as an alternate to the Regional Jail Authority for a four-year term ending June 24, 2023.
Casey Stine to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to a three-year term expiring June 24, 2022. Michael Elwell to the Community Policy and Management Team to a two-year term expiring June 24, 2021. Peter Roussos to the Community Policy and Management Team to a two-year term expiring June 24, 2021. Elyus Wallace as a Ward 3 member of the Winchester School Board to an unexpired four-year term ending June 30, 2021. Winchester Mayor and Council President David Smith recognized Handley star athlete Taylor Beard for her many achievements in track and field. In her report, Winchester City Manager Eden E. Freeman encouraged residents to watch the latest publiCITY show on YouTube or the city’s website. It highlights changes to the recycling program and discusses the challenges of the spotted lanternfly quarantine. South Kent Street paving should be completed by the printing of this issue, weather permitting with striping to follow soon. This will complete the street overhaul in that area. Winchester’s online utility bill software is now accepting automatic payments, allowing customers to automatically pay bills in full on the due date. Phase one of the North Cameron Street drainage project is expected to begin in July. The primary goal is to alleviate flooding issues during prolonged rainfall. While not a complete solution, it should help. Additional work is planned for the future. Directly impacted residents and businesses will be notified about any street closures, rerouting, etc. – editor@warrencountyreport.com
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INDICTMENTS 2019 May Indictments – April Term Haley Patricia Christina Rohena The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about October 23, 2018, Haley Patricia Christina Rohena, 31, of 216 E. Main St., Front Royal, VA 22630, in the County of Warren, did unlawfully and feloniously, wrongfully and fraudulently use, dispose of, conceal or embezzle U.S. Currency belonging to Down Home Comfort Bakery, having a value of less than $500, which she had received for the benefit of said Down Home Comfort Bakery, by virtue of her fiduciary responsibilities. The accused has been convicted two or more times previously of larceny offenses. James Roland New The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about January 2, 2018, in the County of Warren, James Roland New, 40, of 8950 Valley Pike, Middletown, VA 22645, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. Norman Eldridge Wilkenson The Warren County Va. Circuit
Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about November 13, 2018, in the County of Warren, Norman Eldridge Wilkenson, 61, of 624 Warren Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. Christopher Edward Kirby The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges. Christopher Edward Kirby, 34, of 200 Mountain View Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630, with three counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Christopher Edward Kirby did un-lawfully and feloniously, by force or intimidation and without legal justification or excuse, seize, take, transport, or detain the person of Regina Friedrich, with the intent to deprive said Regina Friedrich of her personal liberty. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously break and enter in the daytime the dwelling house of Regina Friedrich, with the intent to commit assault and battery therein. Date of the offenses was on or about April 26, 2019. Antonio Christian Capone The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about January 17, 2019, in the County of Warren, Anto-
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on or about March 7, 2019, in the County of Warren, Amanda Lee Jacobs, 33, of 539 S. Royal Ave., did unlawfully take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels belonging to Speedway Gas Station, with a value of less than $500, the accused having twice or more been convicted for an offense deemed to be larceny. Timothy Wayne Carter The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Timothy Wayne Carter, 41, of 98 N. Charles St., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNTS ONE and TWO: In the County of Warren, Timothy Wayne Carter did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intent to defraud, obtain money and goods or services with a value of $500 or more within a six-month period through the use of a credit card by representing without the cardholder’s consent that she is the cardholder. Dates of the offenses were on or about November 2, 2018 through February 14, 2019 and December 29, 2018 through January 24, 2019. Alan Keith Drummonds The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about March 28, 2019, in the County of Warren, Alan Keith Drummonds, 33, of 752 W. 13th St. Front Royal, VA 22630 did unlawfully take steal, and carry away the goods and chattels of Deborah Clegg with a value of less than $200. The accused has been convicted two or more times previ-
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ously of larceny offenses. Dominique Derick Hinton The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Dominique Derick Hinton, 35, address unknown, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Dominique Derick Hinton did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: (Crack) Cocaine with the intent to manufacture, sell, give or distribute, not for his own use, this being a subsequent offense, said prior conviction occurring prior to the date alleged in this indictment. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin, with the intent to manufacture, sell, give or distribute, not for his own use, this being a subsequent offense, said prior conviction occurring prior to the date alleged in this indictment. Date of the offenses was August 28, 2018. Jacob Kane Dunn The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about January 1, 2019, in the County of Warren, Jacob Kane Dunn, 21, of 1339 Hightop Rd., Linden, VA 22642, did unlawfully and feloniously, willfully or negligently cause or permit the life of a 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. Amber Dawn Blake The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about January 1, 2019, in the County of Warren, Amber Dawn Blake, 23, of 1339 Hightop Rd., Linden, VA 22642, did unlawfully and 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. A Grand Jury Indictment is only a charge and not evidence of guilt. The defendants are entitled to a fair trial with the burden on the government to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Martin’s now offering online ordering and on-site delivery The big launch and grand opening is set for July 26 at Martin’s Food in Front Royal
At the left of Martin’s Food Store, there are parking spaces set aside for customers to wait for their orders to be delivered, through a new online ordering program called Martin’s Direct. When customers arrive, they call the number listed above the parking spot to let employees know they have arrived to pick up their order.
Front Royal’s Martin’s Store Manager, Eugene Peters, and newly appointed Martin’s Direct Lead, Tiffany Schwarz, are seen here in front of the “little store inside the store,” which has been set aside for Martin’s Direct. This new program allows customers to order food online and have their entire order delivered to them in the parking lot outside the store.
By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report “Our customers are at the heart of everything we do,” says Front Royal’s Martin’s Store Manager Eugene Peters. As proof of this, the store is launching a new feature called
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“This will make shopping more convenient. We have a lot of commuters and for some elderly people, it’s sometimes hard to get in to shop,” he said. “It’s also easier to get groceries if people have kids, because shopping with kids is more distracting,” said Peters. Orders can be picked up inside or outside of the store. The soft launch of Martin’s Direct was held on Monday, July1 and the grand opening will be on July 26 with town officials attending and a ribbon cutting. The area set aside for the “little store inside the store” was created by taking out part of the service desk and camera room to make another room. It has been renovated, and the outside painted neon green, black and white with a sign that clearly reads “Martin’s Direct.” It’s like a “little store within a store,” said Peters. Tiffany Schwarz, Front Royal Martin’s former floor manager,
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tin’s is a Blessing Box, which will be placed in front of and next to the Customer Service area, and where people can either donate canned and boxed goods or take what they need. Another thing Martin’s associates do is help the community. “We had store associates volunteer to do bell ringing and pack food for the Salvation Army. They also provided lunch for them last December. One parent makes t-shirts for us that say, ‘We Care – Martin’s’ and they do a community kitchen lineup for one day,” he said. Other things they do are street cleaning, serving food in the community kitchen, sponsoring the Color Run at E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School, and baby sitting children. “Sometimes we have too many volunteers and they have to rotate,” he said. “It shows how having a giving heart helps.” He has a message to the comIvy Lodge Museum & Gift Shop Laura Virginia Hale Archives munity, “People can reach out Monday-Friday 10 AM–4 PM Monday-Friday 10 AM–4 PM to us if they need volunteers for March 30–November 16: events, like helping the Salvation Saturday 11 AM–4 PM History & Genealogy Records & Services Army clean up and paint, for example,” he said. “Please reach out Historic Homes Tours if you need volunteers. Just ask for Monday-Friday 10 AM–4 PM Eugene Peters.” March 30-November 16: Saturday 11 AM–4 PM Also, members of the larger Tour Schedule: 10:30 AM, 12 NOON, 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM community of customers help Belle Boyd Cottage each other. Civil War home of Confederate spy Belle Boyd Balthis House “When we do C-CAP (CongreThe oldest house on the oldest street in Front Royal gational Community Action ProjTickets: ects) food boxes over the holiday, General–$10; Ages 6-18–$5; Under Age 5–Free; they go quickly. Martin’s sends Family Rate (parents w/children under 18) –$20 boxes (of canned and boxed food) Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.warrenheritagesociety.org. For based on what sold the year begroup tours, call 540-636-1446. A ticket includes guided tours of Belle Boyd fore, and customers buy one for Cottage and Balthis House and self-guided tour of the Ivy Lodge Museum. $40. They can either leave them here or take them with them. Warren Heritage Society, Inc. people leave the boxes here deposit VIRGINIAAPY*“MostMinimum A private 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation 3-month because they know they will stay IS F R $1000 101 Chester Street, Front Royal, VA 22630 HISTORY locally, ” he continued. (540) 636-1446 www.warrenheritagesociety.org APY* Minimum deposit LOVERS 3-month APY* Minimum deposit 9-month $1000 $1000
code MARTINSPICKUP90 which allows customers to try the program free for 90 days. After that, the cost is $2.95 per order. You can also shop with your Bonus Card and digital coupons. Your list will be saved, making future orders even smoother. Payment is made through Discover, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards; Debit cards; Checking accounts; and Peapod gift cards, but they don’t accept cash. Martin’s also had a mass hiring on June 21 to find more associates. Peters explained, “With Shop ‘n Save (the grocery store in the Gateway Shopping Center) closed, we have seen an increase in business. This is the only grocery in this part of town now. We want to make sure we have
enough people,” he said. “Soon with an online order we will be escorting people to their car and we need people to take care of that. Also, at the end of summer, high school students will be going back to school, so we will continue to hire and staff the store.” Another thing Peters stressed was how much Martin’s and its associates are committed to helping and volunteering in the local community. And their business philosophy that says, “Our customers are at the heart of everything we do,” is acted on by the local Martin’s associates, he said. He gave a long list of examples of how the store helps and how the associates volunteer in the community. One feature of our local Mar-
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And during Thanksgiving, lots of people donate their free turkeys to C-CAP. “It’s good to have a chance to let people know what we do,” he said. Last year the Martin’s organization gave over $25,000 to charity and locally raised $1,700. He called the greater Martin’s area that includes Winchester, Front Royal, Staunton, West Virginia, and Maryland, “One Giant Army” and he personally is the head of volunteerism for this area. He said they’re working with United Way to find an associate who qualifies to get help with things like painting, minor plumbing repairs, mending railings and fixtures, etc. He’s also planning to send about 20 people to help with their Day of Caring event. There is even a new, robotic, member of the Martin’s team! The tall, black robot named “Marty,”
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Tewalt wants to clean house on one special use permit Said if he had known he was being lied to, he wouldn’t have voted for it
Interim Mayor Matthew Tederick holds a special Front Royal Council work session following the June 10th meeting to discuss Councilman Eugene Tewalt’s concerns about the workforce housing special use permit.
By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report Immediately following the June 10th Front Royal Town Council session, council went into a work session to begin the cleanup process of one of the Economic Development Authority’s (EDA) projects. This one had a questionable beginning and has been at the center of the recent embezzlement scandal that led to the May arrest of Jennifer McDonald, EDA’s former executive director. Councilman Eugene Tewalt has recently asked council to deal with the work force housing project Special Use Permit (SUP) brought before council in 2016 which led to the passage of the special use permit on November 14, 2016. This permit was issued to the EDA to allow allow for three 12unit apartment buildings with a total of 36 apartments. This project was intended to be owned by the EDA and rented out for the purpose of a workforce housing
project. This was strongly advocated for by current Vice Mayor William Sealock, then a member of the EDA’s board of directors. At the very beginning, when the EDA was on the verge of obtaining the property for the project, the understanding with the town was that the property in question would be donated to the EDA at no cost. However, questions began to surface regarding the relationship between property owners Jeanette and Walter Campbell and McDonald. They are her aunt and uncle, but McDonald had failed to disclose her relation to the Campbells until April of 2017, and according to the case filings, McDonald failed to disclose in a timely manner that she also worked as a real estate agent for the Campbell’s company Century 21 Campbell Realty. It was later discovered that the land was purchased for $577,511 because, according to McDonald, the deadline for the Campbells to receive a tax credit had passed
and the property was returned to them by the EDA. The EDA approved the purchase of the land for $445,000 and was directed by McDonald to spend $577,511 overpaying the Campbells by $130,000 At the June 10th council work session, Eugene Tewalt formally requested that the council rescind the special use permits for the construction of the project because he said the town was lied to about the actual developer of the property. It was not until August 2017 that the EDA revealed the name of the group they were working with. The Aikens Group had been working on the project since 2014 but that was kept secret, according to McDonald, because the company did not want it publicly revealed until after all the necessary permits were obtained. Tewalt commented, “When it was initially brought to us back in 2014, somewhere in that area, maybe it was 2016, we were led to believe that this was going to be a project that was solely done by the EDA. Miss McDonald came in
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and told us that it would be under their auspices for five years after the construction and that they would be doing the renting and they would be the actual landlords. With that in mind, the council at that time voted to approve it with the exception as far as the street width and there would also be the development of more houses at a dead-end street. This was against our ordinance. “It is supposed to be only 24 houses on that street, and we allowed for 36 more units to go in. We were led to believe again, I say, that the EDA was going to be the sole owner for five years and then at that time it was to be sold to the public sector. Now we have found out that was not true because now this new contractor has bought the land. “We [didn’t know then] what they were going to do. I was told that the special use permit goes with the title of that piece of real estate. The reason I am saying this, is if I had known that she was not truthful to me I would have never voted for this thing.” Tewalt said.
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“I would like to have the workforce housing, but we were led to believe that the EDA was going to build and do the actual renting. Now it has completely flipflopped, and they are no longer even involved in it because the land has been sold to the other group. That is why I am bringing it forward.” Interim Mayor Matthew Tederick asked Tewalt what he thought should be done. “I don’t know. Since the EDA is no longer involved in it, I think we need to be sure what is going to be built. If the special use permit has gone with the property when it was sold, we need to sit down with someone who is going to do the construction to make sure that all these guidelines are being followed according to the special use permit. If not, then they need to come back to us and get another approval,” Tewalt responded. “It appears, and please correct me anyone, that the contractors/ owners may have not been given the whole story either,” Tederick added.
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Tederick then asked Town Manager Joe Waltz if he had any thoughts on the subject of rescinding the special use permit. Waltz said, “We wanted to bring this up to council to see if council was agreeable to pursuing something in that fashion, looking into the SUP or whatever our course of action would be.” Tederick replied, “I think it is fair to say – if what I heard Eugene say was to gather more information and find out what course of action we do have – we are not pointing fingers at the contractors or the owner. I think that needs to be clear with them. But I do believe we need to find out from a plan-
ning and zoning perspective and perhaps a legal perspective. The council went down a certain path based on the information we were provided. It appears the information was fraudulent or at the least misrepresented. And the person who misrepresented to us is not available to us at the moment. We need to figure out a plan to unravel this.” “Is that what you are saying?” he asked Tewalt. Tewalt replied, “Yes, I am not saying to build the workforce housing, I am just saying that what we approved is going to be built there. That is the main reason I am looking at it because, again, it
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was done up fraudulently and that is why I think we need to make sure that this SUP is going to be transferred with title of the property and they have to abide by everything that is on this SUP. I don’t think that is out of line.” At this point, Sealock commented, “I was the one who championed the workforce housing. At the time I was substituting at the local schools and I was listening to the teachers and many of the new teachers right out of college cannot get housing in this community. That is where it came up. In the early stages of this project with the EDA it was discussed that the EDA would own it for five years and could only own it for five years. And I did quite a bit of extensive reading about other communities that gave discount housing pricing to new teachers and I look at today and I resent the word rescind because that means that you want to draw back.” He addressed Director of Planning Jeremy Camp. “Jeremy it is my understanding that they could start any day, is that correct?” “They have a site plan; they can submit it for a building permit and generally that process should take a week or so. They could start construction very soon if they wanted to,” Camp responded. Sealock continued, “I don’t have a problem getting information from the contractor. I think that
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Councilwoman Netasha Thompson brought up the blighted building issues, improved lighting on South Street, and the possibility of installing parking meters on Main Street in Front Royal.
By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report Immediately following the June 24th Front Royal Town Council meeting, Interim Mayor Matthew Tederick wasted no time in delving into the agenda he outlined during the previous June 10th meeting. He opened the work session by talking about council/mayor goals for the remainder of the year beginning with the next year’s fiscal budget. Tederick’s time as interim mayor is limited as his term ends on November 5th this year. He has been an active resident of Front Royal, with opinions on spending and the tax issues that affect local
Councilman Chris Holloway, who participated in the Front Royal Council’s June 24 work session discussion of the council’s goals, wants to help some of the older neighborhoods with sidewalk, curb and gutter replacements.
citizens. He often pitted himself against council members whenever there was a tax increase on the agenda, and he was often seen going up against former Councilman Bret Hrbek during those public hearings regarding budget and tax increases. He began by reminding the council that his council/mayor goals have been on the work session agendas for many months and that he and Vice Mayor William Sealock met regarding some “general items” that they thought would be a good starting place. The interim mayor also stated that he didn’t believe the council should have to spend more than ten minutes at the night’s council work session. It appeared that time got away from him because the work session lasted just 25 seconds shy of 20 minutes. “Just on this we could probably spend two or three meetings
Councilman Gary Gillispie wants to look at Happy Creek Phase Two, the issue of damaged streets, and the work force housing issue.
on goals and what not,” Tederick stated at the beginning of the work session. “If you guys would indulge us and let us start with a list that we came up with, I believe that Joe Waltz wanted to have a separate work session to just talk about goals. If we could start with that.” At this point, Town Manager Joe Waltz commented, “The first thing we should talk about is the budget calendar. One of the things we are trying to nail down is the date, August 19th possibly, as a work session that would start at 5:00 p.m. to do some goal setting. The idea behind this is get council visions and goals set before we go into the budget year and whether we can gear our budget year towards council’s direction. What we are looking for is to see if we can get confirmation from council for August 19th, from 5 to 9 p.m. to see if that would be doable. With talking with the vice mayor, it is always difficult to get council together on a Saturday so the idea is
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to incorporate a work session and start early and I do believe that four hours would be adequate time for the council to vet some goals,” Waltz said. Councilman Jacob Meza was first to say that he could do it on a council work session night. Tederick then asked Sealock to go down the list of immediate goals. Sealock started by clarifying that these were short-term and not long-term goals. Not surprisingly, the main goal on the list was the embattled work force housing situation plaguing the town. Sealock began, “I had the opportunity as an Economic Development Authority (EDA) board member. When I first retired, I substituted in the local schools. What I found out was the new teachers do not have the opportunity to rent property in this
community. The evidence we are seeing today is 60 to 65 teachers leaving because of salaries or other things that go along with it. My main concern was, when I sponsored this to the other board members of the EDA, to point out that we have a lot of low-income housing that the teachers do not qualify for. So that is where we are at right now. “Another item is the Afton Inn, Crooked Run North mixed use, and Happy Creek. We also have 19 hundred opportunities for new homes, Happy Creek being one of them. Nothing has really been plotted out there at this point. “One of the other issues we are looking at is the old Town Hall Building,” he said. Sealock pointed out that the council would want to take a look at health insurance for town staff and employees. The code enforce-
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ment was also on the agenda. Tederick said that these were just a few of the items on the list and he would like to add more as the process moved along and asked for more goals from the other council members. Councilman Eugene Tewalt added, “Our streets are just falling apart. I think we need to figure out a way to borrow money or
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nations where dogs get vaccinated. Hawaii is the only U.S. state with no rabies. “In the rest of the world and less developed (third world) countries where vaccinations are not as readily available, dogs are the main carriers of rabies, and any contact with dogs’ saliva is dangerous. “One soldier stationed in Afghanistan got bit and died when he got back to the U.S. The last recorded human death in the U.S. was a man in Fairfax, Va. who contracted it in India in 2009. He was bit by a dog and didn’t tell anyone,” he said. And although the higher numbers of rabid animals this year are from raccoons and foxes, when many people think of rabid animals, raccoons or bats come to mind, but feral cats are high on the list of dangerous animals. As recently as June 27, Public Information Officer Lorrie Andrew-Spear with the Lord Fairfax Health District’s Northern Region warned that, “A stray black cat was found to be in an altercation with a resident on Massanutten Drive, in Edinburg, in Shenandoah County. The cat was subsequently caught, euthanized, and tested positive for rabies, according to the Lord Fairfax Health District. If anyone believes he or she had any contact with a stray black cat in this vicinity, it should be considered a potential rabies exposure.” “Feral cats have a particularly high risk of carrying rabies, almost as much as some wild animals, so the rabid kitten’s disease may be present in other stray cats in the area, who may develop symptoms in the weeks to come. Contact with any feral cat is risky, especially one that appears ill, and especially in that vicinity,” said Greene. “Cats reproduce more, and non-neutered cats can be a lot in
a feral colony where there are two dangers. They are the most likely to get rabies and they distress the songbird population. It’s tempting to feed the feral cats, but if people do, they will come back to the same area. In general, don’t feed. If you want to care for a cat, catch and take it to a veterinarian. They are at risk for disease, spread feline diseases, get run over – it’s not a nice life,” Greene concluded. And, in support of this, the CDC informs that some animal-rights groups advocate trap-neuter-return programs which involve trapping feral cats, vaccinating, spaying or neutering them, and then returning them to the place where they were originally trapped. Greene’s final advice is just to stay away from wild animals. The Lord Fairfax Health District encourages everyone to take these steps to protect families and pets from exposure to rabies: • Never approach or touch wild animals, especially any raccoon, fox, skunk, or bat, particularly if it is behaving oddly or if it is seen in the daylight. These animals are the main carriers of rabies in the eastern United States. • Avoid stray cats and dogs. Feral or unknown cats and dogs may also carry rabies. Report bites or scratches from these animals to your physician or the Health Department. • If you are bitten, scratched, or licked by any of these animals, seek medical attention immediately. Rabies is fatal to both animals and humans once symptoms begin, but it can be prevented in humans if they receive vaccine and medication soon after exposure. • If the attack is from a cat, dog, or ferret, try to identify or capture it if possible. Rabies can be ruled out if these animals are observed to remain healthy for ten days. • Vaccinate all cats, dogs and ferrets against rabies (even if they don’t go outdoors) and keep their
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The chick is the result of artificial insemination. Keepers artificially inseminated an 18-yearold-crane named Liza with her mate, 29-year-old Louie’s, sperm. Louie and Liza are unable to breed naturally and live at SCBI because keepers there specialize in using assisted reproduction techniques to breed cranes with behavioral or physical issues that prevent them from breeding naturally. Liza and Louie are first-time parents, so to increase the chances that the chick will survive, keepers placed it with a more experienced pair to foster it. Mr. Crane and Tempest, the chick’s foster parents, hatched and raised the only other hooded crane chick to ever hatch at SCBI in 2016. The hooded crane chick hatched 29 days after it was laid. Hooded crane eggs are typically incubated by both parents for 27 to 30 days. Keepers intervened to help the chick hatch after they saw it had difficulty breaking out of its egg completely. Typically, crane chicks will use their egg tooth to tear the inner membranes and break the outer shell most of the way around the top of the egg. Once the egg is weakened, the chick pushes itself out. This chick stopped pecking after making a penny-sized hole that allowed it to see out of the egg. Keepers swooped in and carefully cracked some of the outer shell and cut through the underlying membranes, which had begun to dry out and toughen, to help the chick break free from the egg. After keepers cut the dried membranes, they placed the egg back in Mr. Crane and Tempest’s nest to allow it to emerge naturally. Keepers are carefully watching the chick to ensure it is eating, drinking and swimming. Hooded cranes live in wetland habitats in the wild and their yards at SCBI have large ponds to mimic wetlands and give chicks the opportunity to swim. The chick can grow up to an inch a day during its peak growth period and will fledge at 75 days old. Hooded cranes are classified as vulnerable according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. SCBI is now home to nine of the 32 birds in the Hooded Crane Species Survival Plan in zoos in North America. There are between 9,400 and 9,600 hooded cranes remaining in the wild. Many of the birds’ wintering grounds in Asia are threatened by development, agriculture or log-
ging. SCBI plays a leading role in the Smithsonian’s global efforts to save wildlife species from extinction and train future generations of conservationists. SCBI spearheads research programs at its headquarters in Front Royal, Virginia, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and at field research stations and training sites worldwide. SCBI scientists tackle some of today’s most complex conservation challenges by applying and sharing what they learn about animal behavior and reproduction, ecology, genetics, migration and conservation sustainability.
Thermo pavement marking, line painting & curb painting Town wide thermoplastic application will begin July 8, 2019July26, 2019 from 7:00 am -7:00 pm, Monday - Friday (weather permitting) The Town of Front Royal will have a contractor, Clatterbuck Pavement Markings, upgrading thermoplastic pavement markings in areas throughout the Town along with yellow curb painting and line painting. Citizens are advised to be on the lookout for mobile work areas including equipment and wet paint, with temporary traffic delays while
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tion against extinction. It is home to five red pandas including the new born cub. SCBI plays a leading role in the Smithsonian’s global efforts to save wildlife species from extinction and train future generations of conservationists. SCBI spearheads research programs at its headquarters in Front Royal, Virginia, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and at field research stations and training sites worldwide. SCBI scientists tackle some of today’s most complex conservation challenges by applying and sharing what they learn about animal behavior and reproduction, ecology, genetics, migration and conservation sustainability.
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Rabies alerts The Lord Fairfax Health District is notifying the public of a rabid feral cat in the Macs Mountain Road area of northern Shenandoah County. The cat attacked a person without provocation; it was later killed and sent for test-
ing, which revealed that it was indeed ill with rabies. Rabies is a deadly disease that is 100% fatal once symptoms begin, but it can be prevented with treatment if begun shortly after exposure. The Shenandoah County Health Department would like to alert the community that anyone who received a bite or scratch, or was otherwise exposed to the saliva, from any stray cat in the area of Macs Mountain Road since the middle of June, should seek care in the nearest emergency department immediately. Pets who may have interacted with this cat should be seen by a veterinarian promptly.
“While this cat is no longer a threat, it may have interacted with other animals, including other cats, in the area while it was sick.” said Lord Fairfax Health Director, Dr. Colin Greene, “so the rabid cat’s disease may be present in other stray cats in the area, who may develop symptoms in the weeks to come. Feral cats have a particularly high risk of carrying rabies, almost as much as some wild animals, and contact with any feral cat is risky, especially one that appears ill, and especially in that vicinity.” On June 27, 2019, a stray black cat was found to be in an altercation with a resident on Mas-
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ment station, at 714 Rivermont Drive in Front Royal. The kitten was captured on June 17, along with two other cats. The cats, believed to be feral, were captured and taken to a veterinarian, who the next day noted abnormal behavior in the one kitten, which was euthanized. Subsequent testing demonstrated that the kitten was indeed ill with rabies. The other two cats were also euthanized. Rabies is a deadly disease that is 100% fatal once symptoms begin, but it can be prevented with treatment if begun shortly after exposure. The Warren County Health Department would like to alert the community that anyone who received a bite or scratch, or was otherwise exposed to the saliva, from any stray cat or kitten in the area of Rivermont Drive, between June 8 and 18, should seek care in the nearest emergency department immediately. Pets who may have interacted with these cats should be seen by a veterinarian. “Feral cats have a particularly high risk of carrying rabies, almost as much as some wild animals,” said Lord Fairfax Health Director, Dr. Colin Greene, “so the rabid kitten’s disease may be present in other stray cats in the area, who may develop symptoms in the weeks to come. Contact with any feral cat is risky, especially one that appears ill, and especially in See BRIEFS, 22
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embankment, for the Big Bethel Road overpass, when rolled over and back down the embankment. The driver, a 17-year-old male from Culpeper, Va., and three female passengers survived the crash. A fourth passenger, a 17-year-old female from Culpeper, Va., was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. The three other passengers were transported to Riverside Regional Medical Center and are still being treated for serious injuries. State police is still working to confirm their ages and identities. The driver has been charged with DUID, with additional charges pending. The Virginia State Police Chesapeake Division’s Crash Reconstruction Team is assisting with the ongoing crash investigation.
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Virginia State Police Trooper J.B. Hagwood is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in the City of Hampton that left one person dead and four others injured. The crash occurred shortly before 5 a.m. Tuesday (July 2) on Interstate 64 at the 261 mile marker. A 2017 Kia Forte was traveling west on I-64 when it ran off the right side of the interstate. The vehicle continued behind the guardrail and traveled up a concrete
Virginia State Police Trooper N. Wakeman is investigating a threevehicle crash in Page County. The crash occurred June 24, 2019 at 4:54 p.m. on Route 211 at .1 of a mile east of Bixlers Ferry Road. A 2020 Kia Telluride was traveling west on Rt.211 when the vehicle ran off of the roadway left, across the median and collided head on with an eastbound 2005 Chevy Impala. The impact caused the Kia to strike an eastbound 1999 GMC Envoy.
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The driver of the Kia, Jonathan D. Kite, 37, of Elkton, Va., died at the scene as a result of his injuries. Kite was wearing a seat belt. The driver of the Chevy, Donald E. Pope, 65, of Harrisonburg, Va., died at the scene as a result of his injuries. Pope was wearing a seat belt.
The driver of the GMC, a 27 year old female, of Luray, Va., was not injured in the crash. She was wearing a seat belt. The crash remains under investigation. Virginia State Police were assisted by the VSP’s Division 2 Accident Reconstruction Team. Michelle Leigh “Missy” Henry, 56
Virginia State Police Arrest Warren County Woman for Embezzlement As part of the ongoing investigation into the the misuse of funds related to the Front RoyalWarren County Economic Development Authority (EDA), a second former employee has been charged with embezzlement. The Virginia State Police arrested Mi-
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On June 6, 2019, the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office responded to Quiet Hollow Way for a report of a robbery. A juvenile male was meeting with a previous acquaintance when he was struck with a firearm and his valuables were taken. The victim had previously met with the acquaintance but did not know his identity. The acquaintance also had additional subjects with him that the victim had never seen before. During the course of the investigation several interviews were conducted in an attempt to identify individuals that were involved. After extensive research and interviews our office was able to develop and identify suspects and evidence related to this incident which resulted in the following charges being placed. Noah Simpson, a 18 year old male of Front Royal was arrest-
ed and charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, abduction by force, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Daytwan Green, a 19 year old male of Winchester, was arrested and charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, and abduction by force. Jonathan Robinson, a 20 year old male of Front Royal was arrested on July 1, 2019 and charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. Kirstin Carroll, an 18 year old female of Strasburg was arrested on July 2, 2019 and charged principal in the second degree to commit robbery and possession of stolen property. A 17 year old male whose identity is not being released at this time due to being a juvenile of Front Royal was charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit
robbery, abduction by force, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession of a firearm after being adjudicated a delinquent. Robinson was released. Simpson, Green and Carroll were held without bond at RSW Regional Jail. The juvenile was held at the Northwestern Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Winchester. The following agencies assisted in the apprehension of two of the individuals involved Winchester City Police, Strasburg Police, and Shenandoah County Sheriff ’s Office. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be pending. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to please contact Sergeant Maxfield at (540) 635-7100 or (540) 6365977.
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chelle Leigh “Missy” Henry, 56, of Warren County, on Monday, June 24. On June 21, 2019, a Warren County special grand jury handed up two counts of embezzlement/ larceny for offenses committed in 2014 and 2016 during Henry’s employment with the EDA. Henry was being held without bond at the Rappahannock-ShenandoahWarren Regional Jail. This the second arrest made since the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Culpeper Field Office initiated its investigation in August 2018 into the EDA’s finances. Jennifer R. McDonald, 42, of Front Royal, Va., was arrested May 24, 2019,
on two felony counts of obtaining money by false pretense (Code of Virginia 18.2-178) and two felony counts of embezzlement of more than/equal to $500 (Code of Virginia 18.2-111).
N. Cameron Street Drainage Improvement Project begins in July The City of Winchester and Washington Gas will be making several necessary improvements to N. Cameron Street between Piccadilly and Clark Streets be-
ginning this summer that will have an impact on the businesses and residents in this area. The primary goal of this project is to alleviate the flooding issues that occur regularly in this area during prolonged periods of wet weather or intense rainfall. While the first phase of the project will not completely solve all the surface flooding, it will replace the existing stormwater and sanitary sewer pipes with larger pipes. These larger pipes will prevent the sanitary sewer main in Cameron Street from getting overwhelmed and surcharging during prolonged periods of wet weather (like in 2018). Future phases of work consisting of constructing stormwater detention ponds and additional underground stormwater piping north and east of this Cameron Street section will be required to solve all of the surface water flooding problems in the area. In addition to the sanitary sewer and stormwater system improvements that will occur during Phase I of the project, we will replace the existing water main in Cameron Street that is old and in poor condition. Washington Gas will also take this opportunity to replace their natural gas pipe in Cameron Street, possibly beginning as soon as July 8, 2019. The work on the gas line will start at Piccadilly Street and will progress northward along the west side of Cameron Street. During this initial gas line work, one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained on Cameron Street, but on-street parking will be re-
stricted where the work is occurring. Along with our contractor, A&M Concrete, we are planning to start work on replacing the sanitary sewer main, stormwater piping and inlets, and water main around the last week of July or first week of August. An exact start date will be announced at least a week before work begins. Due to the significant amount of work that will be completed, traffic on Cameron Street will be affected. When the contractor begins work, traffic on Cameron Street between Piccadilly and Clark will be restricted to one lane of northbound traffic only. Southbound traffic (U.S. 11 and 522) will be detoured down Braddock Street through this corridor. Once all of the underground pipe work is completed, the street will be repaved and restriped. The total cost of Phase I is approximately $2 million, and the contractor has a deadline to complete all the work within six months. However, we have offered the contractor a monetary incentive to complete the work sooner as correcting this issue is a priority and will be an inconvenience to residents and businesses in the area. “We understand that this project will have an impact on residents and businesses in the area and we will strive to minimize these impacts as much as possible,” stated Public Services Director Perry Eisenach. “Also, we will do everything possible to ensure sidewalk access to the front door
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Samuels Public Library Adult Programming July 15-31, 2019 It’s Showtime at Your Library! Summer reading isn’t just for kids. Check out Samuels Public Library’s 2019 Adult Summer Reading Program from June 7th to August 10th. This summer we’re taking show and tell to a new level. Cool programs, movies, and prizes for grownups. There’s something for everyone this summer at Samuels Library! Register for the summer reading program, for an opportunity to win awesome prizes, online at www.samuelslibrary.net or at the adult reference desk. Record each book you read online or ask reference staff to record titles for you. You will receive one entry in our weekly drawing for every print, eBook and audiobook you record. You can also download free ebooks, magazines, videos and music on our website so don’t miss out! 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 Front Royal Sewing Group: Samuels Public Library invites you to the Front Royal Sewing Group that meets every 2nd and 4th Monday at 10:30 A.M. ( July 8th, & 22nd) and every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:00 P.M. (July 9th & 23rd). People with all levels of sewing skills from beginner to advanced. Bring your own sewing machine. There is a limited number of extra sewing machines available for people who give advance notice. Crochet Group: Samuels Public Library invites you to come See BRIEFS, 24
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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 (July 11th & 24th). All ability levels welcome. Astronomy Quest Series: Searching for Near Earth Asteroids: Join amateur astronomer Dane Toler Tuesday, July 16th at 6:20 P.M. for a program on close encounters of the asteroid kind. Discover how astronomers search for near earth asteroids and learn about asteroid impacts of the past. SPL - Books & Beyond Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and join us for our Books and Beyond Book Club on Wednesday, July 17th at 10 A.M. where Love, Life, and Elephants by Daphne Sheldrick will be discussed. This group meets the third Wednesday of the month. Turn your trash into treasure! FOSL hosts Allyson Ponn, Education & Program Support specialist with the Lord Fairfax Soil & Water Conservation District for a special craft workshop Wednesday, July 17th at 6:00 P.M. Learn how to make decorative items for the home using items normally discarded. An assortment of options and all materials will be provided. Third Thursday Movie: A Star is Born - Join us at the library for a special showing of the 2018 award-winning romantic musical drama starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, Thursday, July 18th at 5:30 P.M. The film is a remake of the 1937 film, with the same title, about a hard-drinking musician who discovers and falls in love with a young singer. This is an adult program. Because this movie is rated R, children will not be permitted. Teens must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Showtime at your Library:
Greetings Stewart, What tree did you plant for Arbor Day this year? – George
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On April 27th the town of Front Royal, represented by Anne Rose; the Virginia Department of Forestry, represented by Zoe Sumrall; and the Front Royal/Warren County Tree Stewards celebrated Arbor Day by planting a Tulip Poplar in Eastman Park. Faithful readers of this column will remember the Tulip Poplar is George Washington’s favorite tree. The Liriodendron, or tulip poplar, is a genus of two species of characteristically large deciduous trees in the Mag-
nolia family (Magnoliaceae). T h e tulip poplar is sometimes known as a “Tulip Tree” or “Yellow Poplar”, and the wood simply referred to as “Poplar,” although it is not closely related to the true poplars of the genus Populus. The tulip poplar species is a major honey plant in the Eastern United States, yielding a dark reddish, fairly strong honey which gets mixed reviews as a table honey but is favored by bakers. The tulip poplar is native to Virginia, and is also the state tree of Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The tulip poplar does best when growing in moist soil that drains well. Deep and nutrient rich soil is ideal for most trees and this species is no exception; however, the tulip poplar can adjust to
ordinary drier soils with a slightly alkaline pH level. Tulip poplars require partial sun to full sun to thrive and will not do well in the shade. Someone who purchases a tulip poplar as a landscaping tree should make every effort to avoid planting it in hot dry areas of their property. Conversely, the tree will not prosper if the soil is constantly saturated with water. If you would like to know more about how to plant a tulip poplar on your property, please consider signing up for the All About Trees class starting on September 3rd. Your Pal in the Trees,
- Stewart
Plant Based Cooking - Samuels Public Library invites you to come out and join us Saturday, July 20th at 2:00 P.M. for a fun cooking workshop designed to make even the pickiest eaters love healthy, plant-based cooking. Patrons will be able to try your hand at making Buddha bowls! Bowls filled with delicious veggies! Recipes and practical advice on adding healthy and inexpensive foods to your diet will also be provided. Patrons can register online or at the adult reference desk. Playing with Clay: Ornaments for your garden - Join us at the library, Thursday, July 25th at 6:00 P.M. and create clay ornaments for your garden with Arline Link of the Kiln Doctor. Space is limited. Please register early to ensure your spot. This program is part of our Summer Reading Programming for adults. Arts & Crafts, Photography, Fishing and more. Mature children accompanied by a responsible adult caregiver are welcome.
Samuels Library Children’s activities Tuesday, July 16 3:30 Science Scouts. Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands on investigations of STEM-related topics. This week, we will investigate plant cells, learning what the different parts of the cells do. For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins June 16. 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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Wednesday, July 17 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. 11:00 Preschool Story time. Settle in for a slow-moving story time, featuring our friends, the turtles! We’ll have fun with our songs and craft, too! Siblings welcome. Thursday, July 18 – 11:00 Take a Giant Leap. “Take a Giant Leap” as Rainbow Puppets presents its most active musical production ever. We start out looking at the stars and end up trying to leap into history, while recalling the contributions of the Wright Brothers, the Tuskegee Airmen, and NASA. The whole family will enjoy this musical puppet show! Saturday, July 20 – 11:00 Ole! Mexican Fiesta: A Children’s Garden Program. Join us as we plant tomatoes around the garden. Afterwards come inside and make homemade guacamole and salsa served with chips. Celebrate with Mexican music and a piñata! For ages 6 and up. Registration begins June 20. 2:00 Dungeons & Dragons (Group A.) Hail and well met, Adventurers! A new program is tak-
ing 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, July 23 – 3:30 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. Our solar system is so big, it is hard to imagine! This week, come in and experience our Solar System Scale, which will demonstrate the scale of planets in relation to others, along with the distance between them. For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins June 23. Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. 11:00 Preschool Story time. What’s special about summertime? Find out during our stories, songs, and craft this week! Sib-
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lings welcome. Thursday, July 25 – 2:00 You’re a Star! Come get the star treatment at this fun program full of crafts, snacks, music, and movies! For ages 7 and up. Registration begins June 25. Friday, July 26 – 2:00 Escape Room. Escape the library! Can you solve intricate puzzles, decode riddles, and unlock secrets, to escape the library within an hour? For ages 12-18. Registration begins June 26. Saturday, July 27 – 11:00 A.M. Kooky Chefs Cook It Up: Summer Picnic. Join us as we prepare classic picnic fare and enjoy our refreshments in the garden. For ages 9 and up. Registration begins June 27. 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, July 30 – 3:30 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. Summer is a great time to go boating! This week, we’ll learn how boats stay afloat and the history of watercraft during our Float Your Boat club. For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins June 30. Wednesday, July 31 – 10:15 Toddler Story time. 11:00 Preschool Story time. There’s fun in store at the County Fair! Come in for exciting stories,
songs, and a craft! Siblings welcome.
VDOT expands safety service patrol coverage along I-81 The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is expanding coverage of its Safety Service Patrols (SSP) beginning Monday, July 1. Enhanced coverage will benefit motorists using Interstates 81 and 66 in western Virginia and will improve patrols and response times on both interstates. The new expansion efforts follow the 2018 Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Plan and historic funding made available during the 2019 reconvened session of the General Assembly. “Implementing the improvements identified in the I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan is expected to result in an annual reduction of 450 crashes and 6 million hours of delay,” said Secretary of Transportation Shannon Valentine. “The increased Safety Service Patrols allow us to begin immediately making I-81 safer and more reliable.” “With new funding available on July 1, VDOT is ready to immediately deploy new services to those who travel the I-81 corridor,” said VDOT Commissioner Stephen C. Brich. “Our 2018 study indicated that many travel challenges along I-81 are caused by crashes and incidents. With expanded Safety Service Patrols and other planned operational enhancements, we
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James Alex Fields Jr.
Ohio man sentenced to life in prison for federal hate crimes related to August 2017 car attack at rally in Charlottesville James Alex Fields Jr., 22, the Ohio man who drove his car into a crowd of counter-protestors at the “Unite the Right Rally” on Aug. 12, 2017, killing one woman and injuring dozens, was sentenced See BRIEFS, 27
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Engle’s Angle: “Here Today, Not Tomorrow” By Kevin S. Engle My wife and I partake of m&m’s® chocolate candies. Probably a little too often. She prefers dark chocolate. I like milk. I get the 42 ounce Party size bags at Walmart for each of us. Well, I used to. I can’t find hers anymore. In stores or online. I have to buy the smaller, more expensive bags, and that irks me. I called their Customer Care Service number yesterday and spoke with Aris. Aris confirmed the bad news. They don’t sell the large bags anymore. My wife and I aren’t happy, but at least they’re still making dark chocolate m&m’s®. I like yogurt. Yoplait’s® Original style Key Lime Pie is my favorite. My local grocery store no longer carries it on their shelves. Walmart does, but going there isn’t as convenient. Don’t you love it when stores quit selling your favorite foods? We like a Thomas’® English Muffin every now and then. I think Honey Wheat are the best. I can’t find those either. According to the company website, they still make them. Unfortunately, the nearest store is 16 miles away from me. Dang! I was out running errands one day and stopped at a Walmart I don’t go to very often. When I was done getting everything on my list, I thought of those English Muffins and checked. Bingo! But when I ate them? They didn’t taste as good as I remembered. What a letdown. A few years back, we were in Ohio for an aunt’s surprise 90th birthday party. It was near the
Smucker’s company store. We had to check it out. And that’s when something magical happened. Almost heavenly. I got a free sample of their Dickinson’s® curd, something I’d never had before. When the main ingredients are sugar, eggs and butter, you know it’s good. The Key Lime was ok and the Lemon was yummy. The crème Vanilla? It was amazing. I heard angels singing when I tried it. Back home, the only place I could find it was a half hour away, in a grocery store near my dermatologist. Every six months, when I’d go to the doctor, I’d buy a jar or two. But not anymore. They quit making it. I’m crushed. When I was little, my mother used to buy Potato Puffs. They were like tater tots, only better. At least that’s what I remember. I loved them. I don’t know who made them, but they’ve long since disappeared. I still get a tear every time I think of them. A friend of mine used to eat Quaker’s® Quisp cereal but can’t find it now. Of course, he doesn’t grocery shop, so how would he? His wife can’t find it. I’d never heard of it, but several years ago, stumbled upon it in my grocery store and got him two boxes at Christmas. I think it was the best gift he got that year. We like a good grilled burger every now and then. I’ve been hearing a lot about meatless burgers lately. They’re plant-based and healthier. Here we go. I’d better stock up on my ground meat. The author’s favorite local brand of root beer isn’t easy to find either.
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today in the Western District of Virginia to life in prison for his crimes. Fields previously pleaded
guilty to 29 violations of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, 18 U.S.C. § 249, for the attack.
Col. James Wood II Chapter Meeting The guest speaker for the Col. James Wood II Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution breakfast meeting on Saturday, June 22nd was Duane Brown. Mr. Brown, known as Doc, is a member of the Virginia Association of Surveyors. His presentation was on George Washington and his early career as a surveyor on behalf of Lord Thom-
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Friday, July 5 Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 4pm Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center Independence Day Celebration at 600 4-H Center Drive, Front Royal. Festivities will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will continue throughout the evening including live patriotic music performed by the American Legion Community Band. Also, vendor tables, children’s games, and food trucks will be set up by community partners to keep guests entertained until the capstone event of a professional fireworks display – set to include fully 1,000 individual “oohs and ahhs!” Parking will be available and Warren County Sheriff Department will be present for security and egress traffic support. A voluntary donation (recommended $5 per vehicle) will be requested at the gate to help offset the cost of the event. New 4H Center Director Jeremy Stanford says “In my thus short tenure as a
resident of the Front Royal/Warren County area, I have gained a clear understanding of how important this event is to our community, specifically this year, but generally as an annual celebration. I am very pleased to be able to revive this event and particularly impressed with how many citizens, companies, and agencies have demonstrated an eager willingness to support the event through sponsorship. Please join us for this outstanding event and consider supporting our sponsors.” 4H Center Board of Directors President Tobin Smith says “We are excited to host the fireworks at the 4-H Center again this year. This is an important community celebration for Front Royal and Warren County and we are pleased to be a part of it.” Saturday, July 6 Showers and thunderstorms likely after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 9am - 3pm Daylily Daze at Digging Daylillies, 454 Marple Rd. Winchester. Join us
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chairs. 9am - 1pm Old Town Farmer’s Market at 119 N Loudoun St. Winchester. 1pm - 4pm Five of a Kind Bluegrass Band at Marker Miller Orchards Patriotic Celebration, 3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester 4pm - 9pm Helltown Cruisers Cruise In at Main and Chester St. Front Royal. Car show. 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm. Sunday, July 7 A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 2pm - 4pm FREE Concert by Five of a Kind Bluegrass Band at Cooter’s, 4768 US 211, Luray. Five of a Kind has been en-
tertaining crowds with traditional Bluegrass since 1980. fiveofakindbluegrass.com/ Cooters: 540-843-2515. Monday, July 8 A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Monday Night: A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Tuesday, July 9 Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Wednesday, July 10 Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. All Day Fireman’s Carnival on Crosby Rd. Front Royal. Thursday, July 11 All Day Fireman’s Carnival on Crosby Rd. Front Royal. 8:45pm Outdoor Movie Series: Chris-
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topher Robin at Taylor Pavilion, 119 N Loudoun St. Winchester. This event is a great opportunity to gather a blanket and boxed dinner and enjoy a night in Old Town under the stars while viewing blockbuster family hits. The movies will be screened by Winchester Parks and Recreation. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring seating. Movie starts at dusk. Free.
8:30pm Outdoor Movie at the Ampitheater: Hotel Transylvania at Jim Barnett Park, 1001 E Cork St. Winchester. Bring seating, snacks, picnic and enjoy free movies under the stars. Movies are shown in the Jim Barnett Park Amphitheater, which can be accessed from the lower parking area by the playgrounds in Christianson Familyland. Movies begin at dusk. Free.
Friday, July 12 All Day Fireman’s Carnival on Crosby Rd. Front Royal. 8am - 2pm Humane Society of Warren County Yard Sale at 1245 Progress Drive Front Royal. All proceeds benefit the homeless animals of Warren County, VA. Donations for the yard sale are appreciated and may be dropped off at the animal shelter prior to the event. 6pm History and Civil War Walking Tour at The Kurtz Building, 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. 7pm History at Sunset at 7712 Main St. Middletown. “This Valley…was [a] scene of desolation and ruin.” The Burning of the Shenandoah Valley. Considered one of the most infamous episodes of the entire war, Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan’s systematic destruction of the Valley has been understudied and therefore misunderstood. This program provides an overview of the major events of “The Burning” itself, places it within the larger context of the entire Union war effort, visits one of the local sites associated with this incident and most importantly examines the military, political and personal impacts of “The Burning” on the local populace.Meet Ranger Eric Campbell at the National Park Service Visitor Contact Station. 7pm Gazebo Gathering at Chester and Main St. Front Royal. Sponsored by Blue Ridge Arts Council.
Saturday, July 13 All Day Fireman’s Carnival on Crosby Rd. Front Royal. 9am - 1pm Old Town Farmer’s Market at 119 N Loudoun St. Winchester. 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm. 7pm - 9pm Five of a Kind Bluegrass Band at Art in the Barn, Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd. Middletown. 8:30pm Classic Movie Night at Taylor Pavilion, 119 N Loudoun St. Winchester. Screened by Magic Lantern Theater, Winchester’s classic film experts since 2001. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring seat cushions, blankets or chairs. Also, feel free to bring a picnic or take-out dinner from one of the many restaurants in Old Town Winchester. This is a perfect event to cuddle up with a special someone and enjoy an oldfashioned dinner and a movie night. The African Queen (1951) – Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn played off-type in this drama, alternatively suspenseful and comedic, of a mismatched pair floating on a tramp steamer down an African river and towards confrontation with a WWI German warship. Rated PG, 106 m. (Film chosen by Facebook poll). Cost: FREE Sunday, July 14 2pm Randolph-Macon Academy Open House at 200 Academy Drive Front Royal. Tours begin promptly at 2:00 pm. Families interested in applying for the 2019-2020 school year are invited to come visit with admission counselors, teachers, and students and learn about the school culture that inspires “The Power of Rise” in students. Middle School (grades 6-8) and Upper School
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through programs that support expression, education, and the sharing of writing and literature. 7pm Summer Historic Lecture Series at Godfrey Miller Fellowship Center, 28 S Loudoun St. Winchester. 1800s in Winchester. Rebecca Ebert on life before the War Between the States. Keven Walker on life during and after the war. Cost is $10 per person (cash or check) at the door. Proceeds benefit programs at the Godfrey Miller Historic Home and Fellowship Center, 28 S. Loudoun Street, Winchester. Door prizes will be given each evening. (540) 667-5869 www.godfreymillerhome.org 8:45pm Outdoor Movie Series: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World at Taylor Pavilion, 119 N Loudoun St. Winchester. This event is a great opportunity to gather a blanket and boxed dinner and enjoy a night in Old Town under the stars while viewing blockbuster family hits. The movies will be screened by Winchester Parks and Recreation. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring seating. Movie starts at dusk. Free. Friday, July 19 8am - 5pm 1455 Literary Festival at The Bright Box Theatre, 15 N Loudoun St. Winchester. (See July 18.) 10am - 3pm Fridays at the Front Battlefield Tour at Third Winchester Battlefield, 541 Redbud Rd. Winchester. “Bullets…Like a Hail Storm”: The Battle of Rutherford’s Farm. Car caravan tour of sites related to the July 20, 1864, battle where Confederates under Gen. Stephen Dodson Ramseur were overwhelmed and routed by Union cavalry – a rare Federal victory amidst a series of Federal humiliations at the hands of Jubal Early. The least-known of Winchester’s six major battles, the battlefield itself has been largely overwhelmed by development, but this rare tour will allow visitors to understand the battle and learn the stories of the soldiers who fought there. Tour led by Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation CEO Keven Walker. Tour is FREE, but preregistration is required. Call
(540) 740-4545, or register online at: www. shenandoahatwar.org/fridays-at-the-front All Day Fireman’s Carnival on Crosby Rd. Front Royal. Saturday, July 20 All Day Fireman’s Carnival on Crosby Rd. Front Royal. 8am Community Luncheon/Yard Sale at The Church at Skyline, 7455 Stonewall Dr. Front Royal. Today the church is having a community yard sale, bake sale and a spaghetti luncheon. Lunch will be served from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Contact G Lamb at mtmanlmb@gmail.com 8am - 5pm 1455 Literary Festival at The Bright Box Theatre, 15 N Loudoun St. Winchester. (See July 18.) 9am - 1pm Old Town Farmer’s Market at 119 N Loudoun St. Winchester. 10am History and Civil War Walking Tour at The Kurtz Building, 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. 10am - 2pm Antique and Modified Car Show at Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St. Winchester. Celebrate summer and fabulous cars at this Antique & Modified Car Show coordinated by the Shenandoah Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America (SRAACA). Enjoy a free car-themed coloring activity in the Carriage House Classroom, too. In the morning, coffee and specialty espresso drinks will be available for purchase from the Espresso Bar & Café and Jordan Springs Market will be onsite offering barbecue in the afternoon. The car show begins at 10 a.m. in the Glen Burnie Gardens and on the lawn between the Museum and the gardens, sorry no pets; See CALENDAR, 30
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CALENDAR, from 29 only service animals are permitted. The car show will conclude with an awards ceremony from 2 to 3 p.m. Free admission to the car show, gardens & galleries. 1pm Who’s Buried in Mt. Hebron Cemetery? Walking Tour at Mount Hebron Cemetery, 305 E Boscawan St. Winchester. Mt. Hebron has been Winchester’s burying ground since inception of the town in the 1700s. On this walking tour, you will be introduced to men and women who contributed to the development of Winchester, as well as our great nation. Meet your guide outside the gatehouse on East Lane. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Note that no restroom facilities will be available. Fee: $5, payable to the guide. 1pm - 2pm Handley Library Behindthe-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.
Sunday, July 21 1pm Book Signing at Royal Oak Book Shop, 207 South Royal Ave. Front Royal. Ronald Kirkwood will be signing copies of his new book, Too Much for Human Endurance: The George Spangler Farm Hospital and the Battle of Gettysburg. Tuesday, July 23 7pm Summer Historic Lecture Series at Godfrey Miller Fellowship Center, 28 S Loudoun St. Winchester. 1900s in Winchester. Trish Ridgeway on benefactors to
the area. Judy Humbert on integration in the second half of the century. Cost is $10 per person (cash or check) at the door. Proceeds benefit programs at the Godfrey Miller Historic Home and Fellowship Center, 28 S. Loudoun Street, Winchester. Door prizes will be given each evening. (540) 667-5869 www.godfreymillerhome.org Wednesday, July 24 10am - 4pm Second Battle of Kernstown Anniversary at Kernstown Battlefield, 610 Battle Park Dr. Winchester. KBA
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at Godfrey Miller Fellowship Center, 28 S Loudoun St. Winchester. 2000s in Winchester – Kris Tierney, Frederick County administrator, and Eden Freeman, Winchester city manager, on the present state of the area and future goals. Cost is $10 per person (cash or check) at the door. Proceeds benefit programs at the Godfrey Miller Historic Home and Fellowship Center, 28 S. Loudoun Street, Winchester. Door prizes will be given each evening. (540) 667-5869 www.godfreymillerhome.org 8:45pm Outdoor Movie Series: Sher-
Thursday, July 25 2pm Winchester City Comprehensive Plan Update public input session at Frederick Douglass Elementary School Gymnasium, 100 West Cedarmeade Avenue, Winchester. Email Plngdept@winchesterva.gov or call 540-667-1815 for info. 7pm Summer Historic Lecture Series
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