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Virginia vineyards and orchards threatened by spotted lanternfly City of Winchester and Frederick County already quarantined against the invasive insect

Young Spotted Lanternfly were found on Fox Grapes in Berks County, Pa. in July 2018. Courtesy of Rkillcrazy

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has announced the establishment of the spotted lanternfly quarantine for Frederick County and the city of Winchester. The purpose of the quarantine is to slow the spread of the invasive insect to areas of the Commonwealth that have not been affected, one reason being that it could hurt Virginia’s fruit and wine industry.

They can easily spread and other localities are on the alert.

Sari Carp, the chair of Sustainability Matters, which is a local

conservation organization that represents Northern Virginia and is based in Shenandoah Valley, said, “Warren County (officials) are very concerned. It’s only a question of time. It’s when, not if.”

She added that it’s considered the worst invasive insect in 150 years and added, “The main way the lanternfly moves is by hitchhiking. It is believed that they came to Virginia with a shipment of landscaping material from

Pennsylvania.”

According to VDACS, “Spotted lanternfly feeds on more than 70 plant species, including grapes, apples, stone fruits, hops, and Ailanthus altissima (tree of heaven), which is its favorite host.

The spotted lanternfly can also be a nuisance pest to homeowners when numbers are high.

“The spotted lanternfly was first detected in Winchester in January 2018. Subsequent surveys conducted by VDACS indicate that the pest has become established in the city of Winchester and spread into Frederick County, just north of Winchester. Prior to the January 2018 detection in Virginia, the only spotted lanternfly (SLF) found in the U.S. was in Pennsylvania. Populations are now established in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and northern Virginia.

The quarantine requires businesses to obtain a permit from VDACS and inspect all materials at risk for transporting the SLF out of the quarantined area prior to transport.

“Articles considered to be at risk (regulated articles) include plants, lumber, firewood, industrial or construction materials and equipment, stone, shipping containers (for example, wood crates or boxes), outdoor household articles (examples: grills, mowers and

outdoor furniture), recreational vehicles and any means of conveyance. Virginia’s spotted lanternfly permit and inspection statement will meet the requirements of SLF quarantines in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and New York.

“VDACS will grant a 30-day grace period to provide businesses and individuals time to comply with requirements of Virginia’s quarantine but encourages businesses to start conducting inspections immediately and obtain their permit as soon as possible.

To obtain a spotted lanternfly permit, businesses must complete the spotted lanternfly training and submit their training credential and completed SLF Permit Application to spottedlanternfly@ vdacs.virginia.gov. More information on spotted lanternfly in Virginia, including SLF training, permit application and inspection statement is at vdacs.virginia.gov/ plant-industry-services.shtml.

Landowners may also contact their local extension office at ext.

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The insect is native to China, India, and Vietnam and causes damage to plants because of its method of feeding, the rapid buildup of large populations and the production of a fluid with a fermented odor, a by-product of its feeding, which promotes mold growth and draws even more insects, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Officials say early detection is vital to managing the spotted lanternfly. Northern Virginia residents are asked to: • Learn to identify spotted lanternfly in its different life stages.

• Look for spotted lanternfly egg masses from now to early spring by checking tree trunks, wheel wells, lawn furniture, fences, storage sheds, rocks and other smooth surfaces.

• Destroy the egg masses by scraping them from tree bark or any other surface and putting them in a container, such as a bag, filled with rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer. The egg masses can also be smashed.

• Learn to identify tree of heaven from other look-alike trees and remove female trees from your yard, using best-management practices (BMP) to avoid clone reproduction.

• Share information about the pest with your family, friends, and others in your network to help raise awareness about the threat and what people can do to help stop the spotted lanternfly.

• Report sightings of spotted lan-

Adult phase of the Spotted Lanternfly. “A quarantine is in place in two communities, Frederick County and the city of Winchester, for the spotted lanternfly, which is considered to be a threat to Virginia’s peach, apple, grape and wine industries,” says Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Courtesy of Henripekka Kallio

ternflies and their egg masses to your nearest Extension Service office. The number for Warren County is (540) 635-4549.

Sustainability Matters folks say, “Get spotted lanternfly before it gets your garden, orchard or vineyard! Learn how to ID, report sightings, and slow the spread of this terrible new pest. Also learn to prevent invasion by eliminating lanternfly’s favorite host tree, the equally invasive tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima).

The Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association advises, “Need help IDing spotted lanternfly? For more information and to report the spotted lanternfly in Virginia, go to http://ext. vt.edu/spotted-lanternfly where there are photos of the insect in various stages of it life cycle and

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Sustainability Matters organized a public informational workshop on May 20 in Winchester to let people know about SLF, how to ID it, and what to do to control it, and related to that, they are hosting an upcoming event called Bad Bugs: a Backyard Bestiary at Virginia State Arboretum (Blandy), 400 Blandy Farm Lane, in Boyce, VA on Saturday, August 10, from 9 a.m. - 12 noon.

“This will also be a chance for people to get updates on what is

Bark and flowers of the Tree of Heaven, also known as Ailanthus Altissima, which is a favorite of the Spotted Lanternfly. Wikimedia Commons

happening with the spotted lanternfly,” said Sari.

She said we are now at the stage of figuring out how the bug works, like how high they climb in trees and how high they jump because they have very strong hind legs.

She said vineyard owners are very concerned and are experimenting with pesticides.

“It makes the Japanese beetle look like nothing,” she added.

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Marjorie Martin to fill unexpired EDA term ending in 2022 County residents upset about Fork District property purchase, other issues discussed in closed sessions

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report Warren County Board of Supervisors met July 16th, for their meeting with a closed session scheduled.

Upon the conclusion of the closed session, the meeting was called to order again and Vice Chairman Tom Sayre made the following nomination.

“Mr. Chairman I move to nominate for an unexpired term ending for Economic Development Authority (EDA), Mark Egger, ending 02-28-2022,” he said.

The chairman asked for discussion to which Sayre immediately replied, “I call the question.” A vote was taken, and Mr. Egger’s nomination was promptly voted down by a 3-2 vote.

Mark Egger had been vocal in sounding the alarm on what he called irregularities in dealings within the EDA and had made several accusations against the former EDA Executive Director Jennifer McDonald who is currently being held without bond and charged with embezzlement of EDA funds.

Fox and Sayre were the only two supervisors who voted for Egger, with Murray, Glavis and Carter voting against.

Carter then nominated Marjorie Martin to fill the unexpired term ending in 02-28-2022. The vote was taken, and it passed on a 5-0 vote.

During the public comments section of the meeting, Warren County resident Melanie Salins brought up a subject scheduled to be discussed in the closed session after the meeting.

“I wanted to talk about the closed meeting where you are talking about purchasing property in the Fork District within the

town limits. This is what the citizens are so upset about. The continued closed session meetings and the continued purchasing of properties while we are in the middle of this scandal (the recent Front Royal Economic Development Authority scandal). I would like to ask you to please listen to your citizens. Stop doing this right now. Not forever but at least for right now. Please stop buying more property at least until we get this mess figured out,” Salins said.

The next speaker of the evening was Warren County Resident Paul Gabbert.

“I agree with Melanie. To talk about purchasing another piece of land right now is ludicrous. What are you all thinking? The way the budget is, the way the county is.

This county is almost on the verge of bankruptcy and all you do is spend money. That is all it is, like

it is coming off of trees. You buy and buy and then you raise taxes to cover it all,” Gabbert added.

He then leaned forward and spoke to Chairman Murray and asked if he was making him tired.

Gabbert also took Warren County Administrator Doug Stanley to task.

“Mr. Stanley, every time we have a meeting like this you are always writing down stuff. Can I ask why? What are you writing?”

Gabbert asked.

Stanley replied that it is his practice to make notes on what the speakers are saying. Gabbert then asked if he can see the notes and Stanley in turn invited Gabbert to look at his notes after the meeting.

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During Doug Stanley’s report, he talked about the following issues: • The Development Review Committee met on June 26th, 2019 to

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• The building inspections to date show that 67 new homes were started for the first half of the calendar year and of that number, 12 were within the town limits and the remaining 55 were outside town limits.

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• Additional appropriation request for Warren County Public Schools.

• A resolution approving the financing by Front Royal Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department of up to $1,325,000 for the purchase of emergency equipment.

• A resolution approving the financing by Winchester Regional Airport Authority of up to $1,550,000 for the purchase of a hangar facility.

• The board to authorize for a public hearing for an ordinance for Warren County to participate in the Shenandoah Valley Chief Elected Officials Consortium Agreement for Workforce Development.

• Approval for an extension of a contract for Racey Engineering, LLC. • The Approval of an extension of a contract with Pond Law Group for the collection of delinquent Real Estate Tax accounts.

• The board also voted on the authorization to advertise for a public hearing to amend an ordinance of the Warren County Code for the number of Airport Commissions and to amend an ordinance for recreational shooting of firearms in the Shenandoah Farm Sanitary District.

After the passing of the consent agenda, the Board of Supervisors adjourned to go into a closed session.

Chairman Murray made a point to let the community know that the other matter discussed in the closed session was regarding a piece of property brought to the county attention that was up for sale. The county Board of Supervisors chose not to take any action on that matter.

That was the final item on the agenda for the night’s meeting and Murray adjourned the meeting.

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Town of Front Royal to go to single stream recycling

Vice Mayor William Sealock sat in the mayor’s seat once more at the July 8th Front Royal Town Council meeting because Interim Mayor Matthew Tederick was absent from the evening’s meeting.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report At the July 8th Front Royal Town Council meeting, Vice Mayor William Sealock found himself in the mayor’s seat once again, since Interim Mayor Matthew Tederick was absent from the meeting.

A hot topic was the town of Front Royal’s recycling program.

The first speaker of the night on the recycling issue was Adele Medved and she established the general mood for moving to single stream recycling.

“I knew something has to be

done because ever since China initiated, in 2017, ‘Operational National Sword,’ when they decided that taking our trash was not in their best interest and we had to look at our whole recycling program and I certainly commend the public works folks for what they’ve done.

“As a citizen who really cherishes the environment and everything we have to offer here I hope that we will do everything we can to consider not suspending the recycling program. An additional $.85 a month seems like a very small amount to pay for some-

thing like that. These are things we can do,” Medved said.

Medved made a few suggestions that she believed could help the recycling program, “Among the things we can do is check with Fairfax County. Northern Virginia has a wonderful regional group that has addressed some of the concerns that we are addressing now. I don’t know if you have heard about that on where they are focusing on reviving glass recycling and they have a facility where they grind it up and use it to include in the materials that they put in the roads. Also, I think we need to address the issue of wishful recycling.” This means that some people will take a look at something that they think is okay or clean enough and will instead end up “mucking up the works.”

Former Town Council member John Connolly also spoke on the issue, “Mr. Vice Mayor and members of council, I am here to also speak to the recycling issue and to urge you to please not suspend recycling services to the town of Front Royal. I have worked with many of you for a long time, the better part of five years. You all know me fairly well and you know

I am a pretty conservative guy. I am all for leaving it up to the private individuals and private enterprise as to what they can do, but this is not something I can do as a private individual. It is something that I want to continue to be able to do. The price – $.85 per month – is something that, as a customer of the town, I am very much willing to take on. I believe there are many people who feel the same way I do.

“It has also been brought to my attention that the first year will be paid for by not having to buy a new recycling truck for the replacement of the recycling trailer.

Mr. Waltz (Front Royal Town Manager, Joe Waltz) knows I have spent a long time badgering him with when we are going to move to single stream recycling. Apparently, the town’s hand has been forced. Considering that you have the first year paid for in the budget I don’t know why you would be considering suspension now when you could suspend a year from now when you consider that the price would be too much to pay,” he said.

“I don’t think it speaks well for the town; I don’t think it speaks well to the council to move to suspend recycling in the town. I want

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to live in a kind of community that recycles,” Connolly added.

Single-stream (also known as “fully commingled” or “singlesort”) recycling is defined by Wikipedia as “a system in which all paper fibers, plastics, metals, and other containers are mixed in a collection truck, instead of being sorted by the depositor into separate commodities (newspaper, paperboard, corrugated fiberboard, plastic, glass, etc.) and handled separately throughout the collection process.”

Paul Gabbert, another speaker, did not come to talk about the recycling program, but he agreed with the majority of the speakers by including his support for the Single Stream recycling program at the beginning of his remarks.

Former Councilman Connolly’s wife also addressed the council regarding her feelings on the recycling program by saying her children work with her every week getting the recyclables ready to put on the curb with the washing containers and removing labels from the tin cans.

During a previous work session

on July 1, 2019, the public was informed that in order to continue recycling, the option that would best suit the town’s needs would be a “single stream” recycling program at an estimated cost of $43,050 with an increase of $.85 per month per customer and that cost would be added to the monthly utility bill.

Single stream recycling was not the only option that was talked about at the council work session.

Another option was to suspend the recycling program altogether and ask the residents to put the recycling in with the regular trash.

The town is currently stockpiling the recyclables in hopes of the market improving sometime in the future so the town could sell them.

Town Manager Joe Waltz was quick to point out that the cost for the first fiscal year 2019/20 would be covered if the town could eliminate the need to purchase a new recycling truck at a cost of $48,000. But after the one year is up the town would have to raise customers’ utility bills by $.85 a month.

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During the discussion period at the July 10th council meeting, Vice Mayor William Sealock addressed the council.

“When we discussed this thing at a work session last week, I mentioned suspension immediately. I picked up on the magic word, stockpiling, not fully understanding what stockpiling meant. What I heard was ‘stockpiling to point of someone in the future purchasing these items.’ I thought that was the wrong way to go until we came up with a plan. The plan is now straightforward pretty much, so there is a recycling center.

The motion stated that. Which brought up some other questions immediately. The first thing, is this place vetted properly? Have we visited this place? Do we know what it is that they do? What is single streaming?

“Over the weekend I had a lot of calls about contamination, food contamination. Is the public fully aware of just what the recycling process is and what you have to do? I had people calling me and saying that they wash and delabel everything, and that glass is no longer accepted. I understand now that this recycling center does not take glass. So, the plan is not fully developed at this point.

But with this way forward, at least we do have a plan to move forward,” Sealock said.

Councilman Eugene Tewalt was next to address the council and the gathered residents.

“Mr. Sealock and I pretty much agree. I had pretty much the same ideas but after talking to the town manager Joe about these things

and knowing that we have some money available I am willing to go ahead and bring it forward for another year. I would like to consider/request that the council get an update every three months in regard to the cost as we go through the process and if we are not going to be able to do it for the whole year with the $43,000. We do have a few dollars left over from the $48,000 if we do have to have a little cushion of money. The biggest problem I see with this, and I’ve been through this too, is you take it to the public and anything they can’t recycle they send it to the landfill in Manassas. That is an issue that we do have, and we do have to be aware of that. With all that said I am willing to vote for it and at least try this for a year or at least until we decide that we want to change this.” The vice mayor requested that the town

manager make a note to bring the single stream recycling issue back before the council in three-month intervals to check on the funding issue.

Councilman Gary Gillispie also was willing to vote for the measure, except that he wanted to bring the entire matter of recycling back to a work session to find a way to make the town’s recycling program sustainable.

Councilman Jacob Meza agreed with Gillispie that was a good idea to bring it back to a work session.

Meza also requested a trend of the cost over the last five years regarding the recycling program.

Since there were no other council members wanting to add to the discussion, the vice mayor called for a vote, which passed 6-0 for the measure on single stream recycling passing.

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Town resident questions Councilman on ‘selling water’ comment Paul Gabbert says water in the Shenandoah River belongs to everyone, not Jacob Meza’s to sell

Front Royal resident Paul Gabbert spoke at the July 8th Front Royal Town Council meeting to question Councilman Jacob Meza regarding his comments about sending additional water out to the Route 340/522 Corridor for the proposed Crooked Run 2 residential area project.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report At the July 8th Front Royal Town Council meeting, Front Royal resident Paul Gabbert, who has been a regular figure at both the Warren County Board of Supervisors and Front Royal Town Council meetings, spoke out on two burning issues.

First, he briefly offered his support for the single stream recycling issue that the majority of the speakers were lobbying for.

He then brought up the Afton Inn building saying that he has taken some polls around town regarding a couple of issues and one of them was what to do with the Afton Inn. “This isn’t by personal opinion.

I asked two questions about the Afton Inn. ‘Should the work continue, and we continue to spend money on it; or should it be torn down and a park put in its place?’

And 100 percent said it to tear it down. They are tired of spending money on it, and they say it is a dilapidated building that can’t be brought back to its former status,” Gabbert said.

Gabbert went onto his next issue.

“The other issue I had is the water going out to Crooked Run 2, and 100 percent of the people I polled about the re-zoning from commercial to residential said they do not want it, and 100 percent said no to sending water to Crooked Run 2,” he reported.

Gabbert said that the same number of polled people stated that refusing to send water to the proposed Crooked Run 2 residen-

tial area would make the issue dead.

“The county would not have to vote on it. At a work session a few weeks ago everyone except you, Mr. Meza, (Councilman Jacob Meza), was against sending

water out there. Your argument for sending water out there was, ‘Aren’t we in the business of selling water?’ I assume that you are in favor of re-zoning.

“The water in the Shenandoah River is not yours to sell sir. It belongs to everyone. I feel sorry for you if that is how you look at the Shenandoah River, as a way to make a buck.

“Look at the future as to what more jurisdictions, up from us, keep doing with new residential areas. What is going to happen to the river? Are there going to be more droughts? Is the river going be low because of the additional residential areas? Are there going to be more water restrictions?

Yes. Is it going to be a trickle? The citizens do not want this re-zoning, they do not water to be sent with everything that is going on in this town. You’re in that seat to do

what the citizens want, not what you as an individual want,” Gabbert stressed.

Gabbert went on to say that even though most of the council apologized to former Councilwoman Bébhinn Egger, the council has a whole has yet to apolo-

gize to the citizens of Front Royal.

Gabbert also suggested that someone change Councilman Letasha Thompson’s name plate to read Councilwoman instead of Councilman. When Gabbert was finished addressing the council, the Clerk of the Council inter-

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jected that it was Councilman Thompson’s personal request that she be addressed as Councilman and not Councilwoman. Gabbert acknowledged what Berry said and asked the council that maybe in the future the council should keep his suggestion in mind.

Later in the meeting Councilman Jacob Meza had an opportunity to respond to Gabbert’s comments during the council members’ report section of the meeting.

“I would like to comment on what Mr. Gabbert had to say. First of all I would be happy to talk to you after the council meeting re-

garding your comments relating to water out in the corridor but I do want to go on the record and say that I am in favor of different affordable housing that was proposed in the Crooked Run project such as apartments, town homes and senior living. I think it is a pretty cool model if we have different options for different price points for housing for this community. I’ve seen it done at the west end of Richmond and it has been very successful. In order to make this happen we have to bring water out. That is why I bring up the term ‘selling water.’ It is actually for you, the town, and

for the commercial businesses out there. Even the homes out in Blue Ridge Shadows, we charge them for the water, and it generates revenue for infrastructure for the continuation and the building of our plants.

“I didn’t mean like we were selling to try and make a profit on our community and/or our residents for our services but rather we charge them for our services and, in return, we put it towards our infrastructure. I do like the development idea. Also, during the work session, we did discuss water usage from the river and our capacity and how much capacity we

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Lighting strike identified as the cause of a July 5th house fire

The Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue Services and the Office of the Fire Marshal have confirmed that a Friday, July 5th fire incident which occurred at 24 Markham Farm Road in the Blue Mountain area of Warren County was a result of a cloudto-ground contact lighting strike.

Firefighters arrived on the scene and reported smoke evident from the attic area and throughout the first floor of the home. Firefighters forced entry into the home and initiated fire suppression along with search

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turned to work. After the incident, Fire Chief Richard Mabie ordered a detailed review of this incidents response and action plan and the “near-miss” of two of our emergency responders.

As a result, the Office of the Fire Marshal and the WCFR Training Division will complete a WCFR Significant Incident Review and train all members on its findings.

As part of the fire incident investigation, the Warren County Fire Marshal’s Office has been working with the National Weather Service and other weather organizations to perform a detailed look into the lighting strike events due to the significant thunder storms experienced in our area during the evening of July 4th. Fire Marshal Gerry Maiatico stated “It has been determined that between the hours of 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm a total of 95 cloudto-ground lighting strikes made contact with the ground with in a 3 mile radius of the home. The most significant lightning strike was recorded at 7:33 pm which measured a peak current of 76.9 (kA) and was found to have occurred in the immediate area of the home. This information was obtained by utilizing sophisticated lighting strike/ground contact technology and is consistent with the physical evidence found as part of the fire investigation process.

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New collection bin for blessing boxes installed in Martin’s Food Store For donations only, the new box helps feed people around the town and Warren County

The first blessing box pickup at Martin’s Food Store in Front Royal yielded $45 in cash donations. “Just a dollar or two, or even your loose change adds up. Thank you so very much for giving...this truly touches my heart.” says Carol Vorous, who originated the idea of bringing blessing boxes to Front Royal.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report Recently, a collection bin for the Warren County’s blessing boxes was installed at the Front Royal Martin’s grocery store, located directly beside the customer service

desk.

“I’m hoping people will look for it when they go into the store and help out with an item or two. It truly does make a difference,” says Carol Vorous, who originated the idea of bringing blessing boxes to Front Royal.

The new blessing box collection bin, donated and built by Dave and Martha Buracker, was placed at the Front Royal Martin’s grocery store on July 2, located next to the customer service desk. Pictured are Martin’s Food Store Manager Eugene Peters, Carol Vorous, and Dave Buracker. The box is for food collection, and a smaller plastic container on the corner for cash donations.

The collection bin was built and donated by Dave and Martha Buracker.

“You may place non-perishable food items, as well as personal hygiene items, such as deodorant, shampoo, etc. in the collection bin,” said Vorous.

A smaller plastic container on the corner of the box is for cash

donations. It also has a brief description of the other blessing boxes where people can either get or donate items, and where they are located. The blessing box at Martin’s is for donations of nonperishable food items or cash only. If someone needs something out of a blessing box, they should go to one of the other locations.

The first box is located in front of St. Luke Community Clinic at 316 North Royal Avenue and the second one is located beside Express Car Wash on South Street.

“I pick up food and monetary donations and distribute the food between the boxes on South Street and Royal Avenue. Anyone is welcome to take food from the blessing boxes at either location. I use the money (or gift cards) donated to purchase additional food for them as needed,” she added.

Vorous collected donations from the Martin’s bin the first time on July 2, since the new bin was installed and was happy to see there was quite a bit of food.

Since people mistakenly thought they could take items from the bin if they needed them, Martin’s Manager Eugene Peters posted a sign above the bin.

“We just don’t want to have lots of people taking from the bin on a regular basis before it makes it to the blessing boxes,” Vorous explained.

She also gave a brief history of how she started the program.

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some time on how to make food easily accessible to people in an emergency situation or after hours for some of the local food banks and such. I know certain organizations will help people with food, but there are always applications to fill out and then waiting for the approval. The food banks are great in that they inform people of the day and time food is available. But there always seems to be the “in between” time for a lot of folks.

“I think many people run out of food before the end of the month or before they are able to obtain more food.

“I know having the blessing boxes helps to fill that gap. And…I

had the collection bin at Shop ‘n Save when they were located in Front Royal. It was actually a good bit of food that was collected each week. And then the manager of Shop ‘n Save, Ruth Kaufman, provided store gift cards to purchase necessary items that weren’t donated. If donations were lacking in any particular week it definitely took up the slack. Ruth and I had a great relationship and they fully supported the blessing boxes as well as the less fortunate in the community.

“Naturally, when I found out that Shop ‘n Save was closing, I needed to reach out to another grocery store for help. I ap-

proached Mr. Eugene Peters, store manager at Martin’s, about placing a collection bin there. It was a process, especially since they were introducing an online grocery pickup and renovating areas of the store at the same time.

“But he was very receptive to the idea of helping provide immediate food assistance to those in need. Martin’s helps with so many things in the community, but he never hesitated in lending their support.

“Of course, like anything – it’s a process and you have to go through the proper channels with upper management. I am hopeful we will eventually be just as suc-

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“I have been friends with Dave and Martha Buracker for years.

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of the bin. People can purchase Martin’s gift cards to place in the lock box or donate cash to help purchase food for the boxes. It’s a great idea, and one that I hadn’t even considered.

“And finally... I wanted to come up with a way to make food readily accessible to people in need, either in an emergency situation or after hours for the food banks and such. But what all this really stemmed from was an incident that happened many years ago with a custodian at the school where I work.

“He was an older gentleman and his wife was dying from a terminal

illness. He was trying to work and make ends meet, while caring for his wife. And they were having a difficult time. Our school took up collections of food and money and tried to help as best we could.

However, I wanted to do more, so I offered to approach a few organizations to get them some help with food.

“Since I was not related at all, I was met with a great bit of reluctance in obtaining the proper paperwork to fill out. At one place, I was asked who I was to them and why I wanted to help. I was shocked and a little sad, to say the very least. At that point, I was given some out of date food to pass

on to them...along with directions to send them in to fill out the paperwork.

“Since then, I’ve held various fundraisers for individuals and families in need. I’m not a nonprofit, but I have had the opportunity to connect with wonderful people who share my enthusiasm for helping others.

“Vicki Davies, the director of Saint Luke Community Clinic, allowed one of the boxes to be placed in front of their property.

And she has worked with me ever since the placement of the box. Larry Elliott of C-Cap is another invaluable contact and helps whenever needed. I work along-

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side Larry in raising money every school year for the backpack program at Ressie Jeffries Elementary School.

“The idea for the blessing box was one that I saw on the internet and reached out via Facebook for someone to build one for me. Jim Coats graciously offered to build and donate the first box. The second box was also built by Jim, but the material was donated by Ryan Van Hook. That blessing box is located beside Express Wash on South Street. The signs above both boxes were created by Steve Sill, formerly of Americana Signs on Chester Street.

“The sign simply reads, ‘Take what you need, leave what you can, but above all, be blessed.’

“There is another blessing box on Virginia Avenue, but that was built and placed there by the Lutheran Church, and there is another on Strasburg Road located beside one of the churches. That was a hope all along: that people would see the boxes and then be inspired to place one (or two) in their own town.

“I have been deeply affected by the number of people in our area that are homeless and often go without food. So, on a few occasions I have been able to either speak to someone who has ac-

cessed the food or have been given messages about how the boxes have been a blessing to them.

“One evening, I went to the box on Royal Avenue to place food in there and was able to speak to two young people who ended up in Front Royal after hitchhiking from Florida. They were new to the area and looking for jobs. They thanked me for the food and the idea of placing the boxes for those in need. I was able to provide them with food, but also contacts on help in other areas as well.

“Letting people know you care goes a long, long way.

“Another incident came to me via a message from a family with young children. They were able to obtain some food from one of the boxes late at night. They wanted to thank me for the food and for helping them in their time of need,” she said.

Vorous concluded with this positive message.

“But the beauty of all this is it’s a group effort, a community effort.

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LEAF teaches adults and children prevention methods against the disease

When the Lyme Education Awareness Foundation (LEAF) program comes to schools and summer camps, kids get a sling backpack with educational and fun materials to take home that teach about ticks and Lyme disease prevention.

Nancy Fox and Cassidy Colbert describe themselves as “Lyme disease survivors—and Starbucks addicts – who go around to different schools and camps, educating children on tick- and Lyme- disease prevention.”

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report “If we can help even one child, it is worth it. It’s no way for anyone to live,” said Cassidy Colbert and Dr. Nancy Fox, Ed.D, two Maryland women who contracted Lyme disease and survived, but encountered many painful and

scary health problems along the way.

They were determined to share the story of their battle with the disease and to warn others, particularly children, about how it can affect them, so they created the Lyme Education Awareness Foundation (LEAF) program.

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Vice President Cassidy Colbert described the program and themselves.

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make it across the country in the coming years, educating children in all 50 states. We believe that education is key to ending the spread of Lyme disease. Our hope is that with the right prevention techniques and knowledge, children will no longer lose their lives to the horrors of Lyme disease,” they said.

They admit that the information can be scary.

But, “Fear comes from not knowing,” said Fox. Her background as an educator has propelled her to write two children’s books on the subject to help take the fear out of it. One is titled “No Ticks, Please,” and the other called “Hide and Seek: No Ticks, Please” and there is a free

activity coloring book with the same name. She also created a full curriculum for teachers of students from K-12, that was written specifically for Virginia.

“It’s designed to be integrated in math, science and health classes and only takes 30 minutes to teach the lesson,” Fox said.

“As a child I didn’t learn about it in school, but it should be taught,” Colbert said.

She said her cousins attend elementary schools now and every time they come inside their teachers have them check for ticks.

“Literally everywhere we go, at least one kid has found a tick on them or has had Lyme, or someone in their family has had it,” she said.

In their presentations to children, they read from Fox’s books and talk about safe places to play like dry paths and sunny areas, and to avoid moist areas, tall grasses, and wooded areas.

They also stress that they can still go outside and not be afraid.

“We talk about what to do if they find a tick. They can seal it in a plastic bag and send it away to get it tested.”

Fox said they have had positive feedback and a lot of people have asked them to come back, but they’re very booked up right now.

“The demand is unbelievable,” she said.

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want to believe that Lyme exists in their area, so the women teach them too.

“Education is key,” said Colbert.

“Everybody needs to think about this.”

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Colbert talks about how the effects of the disease have made it so she can’t eat certain foods like ice cream and pizza, which she uses to illustrate to kids the im-

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portance of prevention. When she presents the program at elementary schools, she said she has gotten thank you letters from the students.

Several points they stress are that: • they want to save children’s lives • they believe knowledge is power • they want to reduce the risk of people getting tick-borne diseases • children will teach other kids as well as adults • kids are “town criers” for the information, happy to share what

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Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. (this often takes the form of a bullseye, but not always) If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system.

“Lyme disease is diagnosed based on symptoms, physical findings (e.g., rash), and the possibility of exposure to infected ticks.

Laboratory testing is helpful if used correctly and performed with validated methods.

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“The instructors are authentic, knowledgeable and friendly; the dances are easy to learn and fun to do; and the music is entertaining.

Plus, people of all ages can participate.”

Popular Moonlight Ball returns for 275th anniversary Winchester Parks and Recreation’s popular Moonlight Ball, last held in 2012, has returned in honor of Winchester’s 275th anniversary. The Moonlight Ball allows attendees to go back in time to an era when families graced the dance floor to discover more about each other, enjoy beautiful music and get lost in the ambiance of a traditional southern ball.

Open to all ages.

Moonlight Ball Saturday, July 20 7:00-10:00 pm George Washington Hotel Period Attire Encouraged No Dance Experience Needed Period dance instruction provided by the Victorian Dance Ensemble: From Harrisburg, PA this dance ensemble has performed at previous Winchester Parks and Recreation events, the Smithsonian Institute’s American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery, the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Ball in Washington D.C. and more.

Music provided by Susquehanna Travellers: Susquehanna Travellers will perform the music of 19th century America. The musicians are re-enactors and members of the 87th PA Volunteer Infantry. The band got its start playing traditional tunes around their campfire at a re-enactment.

Get Tickets: 1.

In advance (by 4 pm on 7/20) – Online at www.winchesterva.gov/parks or call 540662-4946.

2. At the door – Any remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door (cash or check only). Space is limited.

Fee: $25/individual, $40/couple, $50/group of four (must live in same household, $5 per additional household member) “This has always been one of my favorite events,” stated Leslie Bow-

Youth Day Campers Get Up Close Experience With Harness Horses At Shenandoah Downs Even though horses won’t be competing in Shenandoah County Fair harness races until August 28th --- and later in September and October during the Shenandoah Downs racing season --- horses were on the track last week, but for a different purpose. The Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) rolled into town, complete with truck, trailer and five horses, and hosted a day camp for kids on July 8th and 10th in partnership with the Virginia Harness Horse Association.

Area youth got a unique opportunity to learn about the sport of harness racing not just in the stable/barn area, but on the track itself sitting in double seater sulkies and guiding horses around the track.

Ellen Taylor heads up the HHYF program and brings a stable of five Trottingbreds with her to each stop on the summer tour, which includes 14 different tracks and farms. In addition to Shenandoah Downs, 2019 stops include The Meadowlands, Harrington Raceway, The Downs at Mohegan Sun and the Goshen Historic track.

“The industry needs this,” said Taylor during her recent Woodstock visit. “Humans are the conduits but horses are the true teachers.” She, along with assistant Katie Eick, educated a dozen kids last Monday on how to feed and care for a horse, how to put on a harness, then went over all the pieces of equipment that go on a

horse in order. After lunch, activity shifted from the barn to the racetrack itself where one by one, participants sat next to an experienced trainer and took a couple laps around the half mile oval.

“Up to 70 percent of the participants in the day camp program are not from racing families,” said Taylor. “Our hope is that some day in the future when they drive by a racetrack, they’ll remember their experience here, pull into the racetrack and have a great time with their family and friends.”

Virginia Harness Horse Association Representative Debbie Warnick and Shenandoah Downs Racing Secretary Dee Lineweaver were instrumental in bringing the camp back to Woodstock for a second straight year. “There is such a great tradition of harness racing here at the Fairgrounds that it just makes sense to introduce the sport to a new generation,” said Lineweaver. “We had a great response and look forward to seeing the campers and their families at the races this fall.”

“If we simply provide the opportunity to expose and educate harness racing to potential new fans, then we have achieved an important goal. It is extremely gratifying to see a young person develop an interest to the extent of being active in the business.”

Court. No further details are available in this case due to the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with any further information in reference to this case is asked to contact Front Royal Police Detective M.R. Ramey at (540) 636-2208 or by email at mramey@frontroyalva.com

Manassas man charged following child injury On Tuesday, July 16, 2019, Malcolm E. Tapscott Jr, 25, of Manassas, was charged and arrested for § 40.1-103 cruelty and injuries to children. The victim is a 17-month-old child who was in Tapscott’s care when the alleged incident occurred. The alleged assault occurred in the 300 block of Cherrydale Avenue. A forensic examination of his injuries was conducted by Winchester Medical Center. The injuries sustained were serious but not life threatening.

Mr. Tapscott Jr. was arrested without incident and transported to the Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren Regional Jail where he went before the magistrate and was ordered to be held without bond. A court date for this offense is set for August 29, 2019 at 9:00am in Warren County Juvenile and Domestic Relations

Manassas Ave site burn project The Town of Front Royal Public Works Department will be conducting an onsite burning project at our Manassas Avenue disposal site. The Town will be burning large chunks of wood and old tree stumps that are too large to grind.

The Town has worked with the Warren County Fire Marshall to ensure the project is completed safely and meets all regulations.

This project will begin at 6am daily; July 22nd through July 26,2019. This may continue

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through the following week, July29-Aug 2, 2019-update will be posted.

If you have any questions or concerns, you may call Public Works at 540-635-7819.

Arson identified as cause of fatal apartment fire The Warren County Fire Marshal’s Office and Front Royal Police Department Criminal Investigations Division joint investigation surrounding a fire incident which occurred on January 30, 2019 at 47 Royal Lane in Front Royal has determined that the fire was intentionally started by the sole occupant of the third floor apartment where the fire originated.

The Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has determined that Ms. Jennifer Roberts, a 51 year female died of smoke inhalation and thermal injuries as a result of the fire incident. Ms. Roberts was found deceased in the apartment where the fire started by firefighters during search and rescue efforts. Ms. Roberts has been identified as the sole suspect of the incident.

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possible motive of the arson event was an apparent attempt to damage the property in which Ms. Roberts was being evicted from the next day. Investigators were not able to eliminate the act of suicide. The fire caused significant damages to the 10 unit apartment building and caused minor injuries to several firefighters.

The Department of Fire and Rescue Services and the Front Royal Police Department wishes to express their gratitude to the Frederick County Fire Marshal’s Office-Canine Division, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the community for their assistance in this investigation.

Winchester Fire & Rescue receives award The Winchester Fire and Rescue Department has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks.

Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the deadliest type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it’s critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by me-

chanically opening the blocked vessel or by providing clot-busting medication.

The Mission: Lifeline initiative provides tools, training and other resources to support heart attack care following protocols from the most recent evidencebased treatment guidelines. Mission: Lifeline’s EMS recognition program recognizes emergency medical services for their efforts in improving systems of care to rapidly identify suspected heart attack patients, promptly notify the medical center and trigger an early response from the awaiting hospital personnel.

“Winchester Fire and Rescue is dedicated to providing optimal care for heart attack patients,” said Chief William Garrett. “We are pleased to be recognized for our dedication and achievements in emergency medical care efforts through Mission: Lifeline.”

“EMTs and paramedics play a vital part in the system of care for those who have heart attacks,” said Tim Henry, M.D., Chair of the Mission: Lifeline Acute Coronary Syndrome Subcommittee.

“Since they often are the first medical point of contact, they can save precious minutes of treatment time by activating the emergency response system that alerts hospitals to an incoming heart attack patient. We applaud the Winchester Fire and Rescue Department for achieving this award in following evidence-based guidelines in the treatment of people who have severe heart attacks.”

City Manager appoints new Emergency Management Coordinator City Manager Eden Freeman has appointed Winchester Fire and Rescue Assistant Chief Scott Kensinger as the City’s new fulltime Emergency Management

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(EM) Coordinator. Assistant Chief Kensinger is currently transitioning into this new role.

“Even though Scott will no longer be directly involved with fire and rescue, he will remain an important part of the City’s public safety team,” stated City Manager Eden Freeman. “Scott’s knowledge, skills and experience make him a great fit for this position. I sincerely appreciate all of Lynn’s the hard work and dedication over the past four decades in his various public safety roles. He leaves very big shoes to fill but I am confident Scott is up to the task.”

Mr. Kensinger began his career in fire and rescue as a volunteer and after two years was hired as a career firefighter by the City of Winchester in 1995. Mr. Kensinger has an Associate’s Degree in Architectural Design, a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science and is currently working toward his Master’s Degree in Emergency Management. He is also a 2018 graduate of the Executive Fire Officer Program offered by the United States Fire Administration and National Fire Academy.

For the past 39 years, the City’s emergency management functions were handled on a part-time basis by Lynn Miller. Mr. Miller retired as the Winchester Fire and Rescue Chief in 2005 (internal appointment in 1980) and continued as the Emergency Management Coordinator on a part-time basis until this week. In 2016, Mr. Miller was appointed as the Winchester Parks and Recreation Director and will continue in this capacity.

“Firefighters and EMS professionals tend to immerse themselves in continuous training,” stated Mr. Kensinger. “I look forward to utilizing that training with my new role in Emergency Management and continue helping the community prepare for disasters and emergency situations.”

“This will be the first time in 57 years that I haven’t been associated with public safety,” stated Mr. Miller. “It’s been an honor and

privilege to serve the community and I know Scott will do a great job.”

Winchester’s Water Treatment Plant Receives Highest Recognition The City’s Percy D. Miller Water Treatment Plant received the 2018 Virginia Optimization Program Gold Award for its highquality drinking water treatment from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Office of Drinking Water. This is the highest possible ranking in operations excellence for water utilities and is based on a 12-month analysis of data.

This is the first time the plant has achieved the gold award (20122017: Silver Award).

Achieving the Gold Award means the water treatment plant met certain levels of turbidity at least 95% of the time in tests taken in 15-minute intervals, 24/7/365.

Turbidity is the measurement of the cloudiness of the water, therefore, the lower the turbidity the clearer the water. Turbidity is considered a good measure of the quality of water.

“Our goal every day is to provide our customers with the best and safest drinking water possible,” stated Perry Eisenach, City of Winchester Public Services Director. “We’re very proud to receive this award as it is recognition of the water treatment plant team’s hard work, dedication, attention to detail and excellent customer service. Providing safe and high-quality drinking water is an around-the-clock job, 24/7/365, and the team does a great job.”

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The mission of Virginia’s Optimization Program is “to encourage waterworks to provide water with a quality that exceeds minimum regulatory standards (i.e. as perfect as possible) and to operate water systems in an exemplary manner (i.e. as effective and functional as possible).”

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Water Treatment Plant Receives Award The Town of Front Royal Water Treatment Plant was awarded the 2018 GOLD Water Treatment Plant Performance Award for Excellence in Clarification, Filtration and Backwash from the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water.

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Yes Debbie, John Chapman (September 26, 1774 – March 18, 1845), better known as Johnny Appleseed, was an American pioneer nurseryman who introduced apple trees to large parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. He became an American legend while still alive, due to his kind, generous ways, his leadership in conservation, and the symbolic importance he attributed to apples. He was also a missionary for The New Church (Swedenborgian) and the inspiration for

many museums and historical sites such as the Johnny Appleseed Museum in Urbana, Ohio, and the Johnny Appleseed Heritage Center in Ashland County, Ohio. The Fort Wayne TinCaps, a minor league baseball team in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where Chapman spent his final years, is named in his honor. The name “Tincaps” is a reference to the tin hat (or pot) Johnny Appleseed is said to have worn. Their team mascot is also named “Johnny.”

The popular image is of Johnny Appleseed spreading apple seeds randomly everywhere he went. In fact, he planted nurseries rather than orchards, built fences around them to protect them from livestock, left the nurseries in the care of a neighbor who sold trees on shares, and returned every year or two

to tend the nursery.

Many books and films have been based on the life of Johnny Appleseed. One notable account is from the first chapter of The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s-Eye View of the World by Michael Pollan. Pollan states that since Johnny Appleseed was against grafting, his apples were not of an edible variety and could only be used for cider: “Really, what Johnny Appleseed was doing and the reason he was welcome in every cabin in Ohio and Indiana was he was bringing the gift of alcohol to the frontier.

He was our American Dionysus.”

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

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The Town of Front Royal owns and operates a Water Treatment Plant to ensure a plentiful supply of potable water to its residents and several Warren County customers for human consumption and fire suppression. The Plant is currently rated to supply up to 6.0 million gallons of water per day (MGD). The majority of the Town’s water is obtained from the South Fork of the Shenandoah River with additional water coming from Happy Creek and Sloan Creek.

This is the 4th consecutive year being awarded the GOLD Performance Award.

THANK YOU to the Water Treatment Plant staff for their hard work and dedication to ensure our water exceeds regulations.

New EDA Admin Assistant The Board of Directors of the Front Royal Warren County Economic Development Authority (WCEDA) confirmed the appointment of Ms. Gretchen Henderson as the Authority’s new Administrative Assistant effective May 6, 2019. Ms. Henderson who had a lengthy career in education left her position as a social studies

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teacher to obtain a degree in accounting. During her career she has also worked as a staff accountant, Director of a children’s ministry program, and most recently served as Secretary to the Warren County Board of Equalization.

In accepting the position Ms. Henderson stated that she sought out the position because, “I believe the economic future looks bright for Front Royal and Warren County. I look forward to making a positive difference.”

Ms. Henderson holds several degrees including a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Liberty University as well as a Bachelor of Science in Education from Mansfield University (PA) and a Master’s degree in Education from Penn State University.

Interim Executive Director John Anzivino noted that Ms. Henderson, who was interviewed by both he and incoming WCEDA Executive Director Douglas Parsons, was the candidate who best met the requirements of the position’s job criteria, while demonstrating the traits needed to succeed in the position. He noted further that with the County potentially serving as fiscal agent for the Authority that there were still a variety of finance related tasks assigned to the position and that Ms. Henderson’s organizational abilities would also assist the new Executive Director as he continued the Authority’s efforts to create jobs and expand the tax base in Front Royal and Warren County.

Ms. Henderson was chosen

from a pool of eight candidates who were screened by the Authority’s Interim Executive Director.

Interviews with three candidates who most closely met the position criteria took place and finalists were subjected to an intensive background check.

Ms. Henderson lives in Warren County.

Woodstock Native Protects U.S. Navy Forces in the Middle East NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN – Petty Officer 3rd Class Jensen Gochnenour, a Woodstock, Virginia, native, had an uncle who served as an Army Ranger and two grandfathers in the National Guard and the Air Force. Her dad is a single parent raising three children and she felt like it was time for her to do her part by taking care of herself.

Now, three years later and half a world away at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, Gochnenour serves as the leading-edge of the Navy the Nation Needs.

“The challenging part is that this is my first overseas tour and the culture is exciting and I want learn more about it, although I am not used to the curfew,” said Gochnenour.

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Engle’s Angle: “Hey, That’s My Seat!”

By Kevin S. Engle My church has two Sunday morning services. One at 8:30 and another at 11.

I go to the early service.

My Sunday morning routine is the same every week.

Church at 8:30 and the grocery store afterward. I’m home by 11.

But not for the next six weeks.

Oh no. For some unknown reason, we’re having a combined 10:00 service during the summer.

I don’t remember anyone asking me if I was ok with that.

I know what I would’ve told them.

“Hell no!”

This is gonna mess up my entire day.

It already has.

Week #1.

Like a lot of churchgoers, I sit in the same seat every week.

It’s my seat.

My name is on it.

Maybe not, but it should be.

I went to the 11:00 service a year or so ago, and a woman was sitting in my seat.

Can you believe that?

Ok, I guess she’s allowed, since I don’t typically go to that service.

But what if she’s sitting in it for the 10:00 service?

That would not be good.

I might have to fight her for it.

And believe me, I would, even if it is Church.

If I get there early, before she does, it won’t be a problem.

But if get there early, I’ll have another problem.

I’ll have to talk to people.

I don’t like to talk to people, even if it is Church and that’s what you’re supposed to do.

It was a beautiful morning.

I even parked my car further away to walk a bit and enjoy the weather.

I was not going to be early.

Yeah, I knew what that meant.

A possible seat showdown.

But I was ok with it.

If that woman stole my seat, I wouldn’t make a scene.

I might call her a nasty name or two, but I wouldn’t fight her.

To my surprise, she wasn’t there.

Ahhh, I could relax.

And I did.

A bit too much.

I nodded off during the sermon.

After Church, when I was at the grocery store, everything seemed strange.

I wasn’t supposed to be there at that time. I was supposed to be home.

Week #2.

I got my regular seat again.

And I didn’t nod off during the sermon.

In fact, I actually paid attention.

Most of the time.

But then, at the grocery store, something happened that had never happened to me before.

I got stuck behind a guy who was paying for his order with coins.

Twenty-five dollars of coins.

It was torture.

He had all these little sandwich bags of nickels, dimes and quarters, each with a dollar’s worth of change.

The guy directly in front of me lost it. He grabbed his few items off the belt and took them to the next register in disgust.

And so I waited, trying to be patient, something I’m not very good at.

And for several more minutes, Coin Man continued doing his thing, inserting his coins in the slot.

If Church would’ve been at 8:30, like it should be, I wouldn’t be here right now suffering through this.

I don’t think I can do this another four weeks.

And you know what?

I’m not going to.

Next Sunday, at 8:30, I’ll be sitting in Church, in my seat.

I’ll read that morning’s Bible verses, say hello to the people who aren’t there and be on my way to the grocery store.

I may even get home early.

Maybe we can have 10:00 service year round?

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Gulf region in the Navy’s U.S. 5th Fleet.

“I am responsible for caring for patients and their families, keeping the service members within the appropriate medical and dental readiness so they are worldwide deployable,” said Gochnenour.

Gochnenour credits success in Bahrain, and in the Navy, to many of the lessons learned in Woodstock.

“My home town taught me to never give up and never forget where you came from,” said Gochnenour. “I have applied these lessons because being a corpsman is a hard rate to rank up in. You have to go after what you want, no mat-

ter the challenge. If you really believe in yourself, you will succeed.”

U.S. 5th Fleet directs naval operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Central Region, which connects the Mediterranean Sea and Pacific Ocean through the western Indian Ocean. They work with partner nations to ensure freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in international waterways.

NSA Bahrain enables the forward operations and responsiveness of U.S. 5th Fleet and allied forces in support of Navy Region Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia’s mission to provide services to the fleet, warfighter and family.

“We keep all personnel medically ready to deploy worldwide,

making sure they are up to date on shots, lab work and are 100 percent ready to go at all times,” said Gochnenour.

The Navy’s U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations encompasses about 2.5 million square miles of ocean, and includes the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean. This expanse, comprised of 20 countries, includes three critical choke points; the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal and the Strait of Bab al Mandeb at the southern tip of Yemen.

“The different culture is unique about being here,” said Gochnenour.

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A key element of the Navy the nation needs is tied to the fact that America is a maritime nation, and that the nation’s prosperity is tied to the ability to operate freely on the world’s oceans. More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water; 80 percent of the world’s population lives close to a coast; and 90 percent of all global trade by volume travels by sea.

“Our priorities center on people, capabilities and processes, and will be achieved by our focus on speed, value, results and partnerships,” said Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer. “Readiness, lethality and modernization are the requirements driving these priorities.”

Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community, and career, Gochnenour is most proud of being meritoriously advanced to petty officer third class and selected for Blue Jacket of the Year in July 2018.

“It was surprising because I was just doing my job, but I will always be grateful for those opportunities,” said Gochnenour.

As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Gochnenour and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes contributing the Navy the nation needs.

“It means a lot to me,” said

Gochnenour. “There are so many people who wish to serve but are not able to and I get to put on the uniform. It is hard work, but it has taught me self-discipline and to work hard. It gives me some joy to be able to be someone that my siblings can look up to and also have my family proud of me.”

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The operator and only occupant of the RTV, Orndorff of Strasburg, Va., was flown to INOVA Fairfax hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries. Orndorff was the RTV’s only occupant.

Orndorff was served at his residence, where he continues to recover from injuries sustained in the crash.

Arrest Made in May DUI Crash in Strasburg Virginia State Police Trooper C.S. Peer has charged Richard A. Orndorff Jr., 54, with DUI - 2nd offense within 5 years and for driving an allterrain vehicle on a public roadway.

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The charges stem from a singlevehicle crash in the Town of Strasburg. The crash occurred May 17, 2019 at 10:58 p.m. on West King Street at South Fort Street.

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Friday, August 2 – 2:00 Wiggly Worm Garden Adventure. Join us as we release our pet worms from their worm hotel.

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Saturday, August 3 – 10:00 Books and Barks. Come to our extremely popular monthly program that gives developing readers the chance to read and relax with a trained therapy dog. For beginning readers and up. Choose a time slot at registration, which begins July 3.

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Tuesday, August 6 – 11:00 Time for Baby. What do books, scarves, puppets, music and babies have in common? They are all part of Time for Baby. Join us as we use all of our senses to explore the world around us. Water Baby will be the theme this month. Meet with your baby up to two years of age. Siblings welcome.

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’ll experiment with Brush Bot Art and see what we can make! For ages 6 – 11. Registration begins July 6.

Wednesday, August 7 and Thursday, August 8 10:15 Toddler Story time.

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Wednesday, August 7 – 2:00 Fairy Frolic: A Children’s Garden Program. Make a special fairy home to draw fairies to your garden! Afterwards join Ms. Michal in the garden for fairy lemonade, shimmery cookies, and stories and lore. For ages 6 and up. Registration begins July 7.

Friday, August 9 – 2:00 Magic and Illusion of John Kingry. Magician John Kingry will perform an amazing magic show to conclude and celebrate our Summer Reading Club. Bring the whole family to see levitation and many more mind-boggling illusions, including sawing a person in half.

Saturday, August 10 – 11:00 Game On! Sample games from our new video game collection and give us your recommendations for more titles at our Game On! program for teens! For ages 12-18.

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Friday, July 19 A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Light southwest wind.

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 Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Light west wind.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

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8am Community Luncheon/Yard Sale at The Church at Skyline, 7455 Stonewall Dr. Front Royal. Today the church is hav-

ing 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; 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.

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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.

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Sunday, July 21 A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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.

Monday, July 22 Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday, July 23 A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

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 Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

10am - 4pm Second Battle of Kernstown Anniversary at Kernstown Battlefield, 610 Battle Park Dr. Winchester. KBA docents give tours of the Battlefield, the 1854 Pritchard House, the Museum and the Artillery Annex collections. Free and open to the public. kernstownbattle.org Thursday, July 25 Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

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 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: Sherlock Gnomes 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 26 7pm Middletown Walking Tour at 7793 Main St. Middletown. Join Ranger Shannon Moeck on this 90 minute walking tour of historic Middletown. Through the war years, Middletown found itself caught between the lines of opposing armies. The town’s population of approximately 440 residents, including a small free black population of 19, experienced much of the war as a border See CALENDAR, 30

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CALENDAR, from 29 community. This tour will discuss firsthand accounts of the residents who were greatly impacted by the seemingly endless conflict.

Meet at the corner of 1st and Main Streets.

Saturday, July 27 9am Bricklin International Car Show at Main and Chester Street, Front Royal.

9am - 1pm Old Town Farmer’s Market at 119 N Loudoun St. Winchester.

10am - 4pm Second Battle of Kernstown Tour at Kernstown Battlefield, 610 Battle Park Dr. Winchester. Commemorate the 155th anniversary of the Second Battle of Kernstown with a weekend full of special events. Kernstown Battlefield Association’s Mike Cannane and Larry Turner will be giving a walking/driving tour of the Second Battle of Kernstown starting at 10 am. Meet at the Visitors’ Center and dress accordingly. The morning tour is a walking tour of the Kernstown property. Shaffer’s BBQ is providing a box lunch menu. Lunches can be ordered in the morning before the tour, and will be ready for the lunch break. After the lunch break, the tour will reconvene at 1 pm at the battlefield Visitors’ Center.

The afternoon tour is partly a driving tour, with spots to include American Woodmark (McLaughlin’s Artillery Battalion), the Opequon Presbyterian Church (Terry’s Brigade, containing the remnants of the Stonewall Brigade), and Jackson’s Lookout on Apple

Valley Road (where Early’s Infantry concealed themselves in the woods. In addition, our docents will be giving Battlefield, 1854 Pritchard House, Museum and Artillery Annex tours. The Gift Shop also will be open.

12 noon Vera Bradley and Thirty-One Bingo Fundraiser at John H. Enders Fire Hall, 9 S. Buckmarsh St, Berryville. Doors open at 12:00 and games starts at 1:00.

Event benefits the nonprofit Blue Ridge Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. 14 prize-filled games. Raffles for Grand Prize

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Proceeds will provide scholarships for students with special needs and funds to help care for our therapy horses and ponies. For tickets or for more information, contact Margie Youngs at 540-533-2777 or at brcthinc@ hotmail.com. Tickets can also be purchased online at https://july2019bingo.bpt.me 12 noon - 6pm George Washington Election of 1758 at Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum, 20 N Loudoun St. Winchester. This will be the second year that

the French and Indian War Foundation will be re-enacting George Washington’s first successful election to the Virginia House of Burgesses! Come join us and cast your vote! Local celebrates will be in 18th century attire and cask conditioned ale will be offered by the Virginia Beer Museum at the original election location. This is exactly where George Washington won his first elective office for the House of Burgesses of Virginia, under King George II who ruled Great Britain, Ireland, and Brunswick-Lüneburg (Hanover) and as elector in the Holy

Roman Empire. Colonel George Washington: 310, Colonel Thomas Bryan Martin: 240, Hugh West: 199, Thomas Swearingen: 45, Total vote: 794. The two incumbents, Hugh West and Thomas Swearingen lost.

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Monday, July 29 10am Winchester City Comprehensive Plan Update public input session at Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary School Cafeteria, 550 Virginia Avenue, Winchester. Email Plngdept@winchesterva.gov or call 540-667-1815 for info.

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 Wednesday, July 31 6:30pm Winchester City Comprehensive Plan Update public input session

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Thursday, August 1 5pm - 6:30pm Lyme/Tick Disease Support Group at Warren Memorial Hospital Outpatient Center Conference Room (1st floor) 120 N. Commerce Ave., Front Royal.

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Friday, August 2 7pm Gazebo Gathering at Chester and Main St. Front Royal. Sponsored by Blue Ridge Arts Council.

8:30pm Outdoor Movie at the Ampitheater: Incredibles 2 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.

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Saturday, August 3 9am - 1pm Old Town Farmer’s Market at 119 N Loudoun St. Winchester.

11am - 9pm Backroom Brewery Event Barn Grand Opening at 150 Ridgemont Rd, Middletown. Call (540) 869-8482 or email backroombrewery@gmail.com 4pm - 9pm Helltown Cruisers Cruise In at Main and Chester St. Front Royal. Car show.

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