Late November 2019 Warren/Frederick County Report

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Cemetery of slaves and a free community discovered in Warren County Momentous find shows the progression of grave markers for a forgotten group of people hunters who rode over the stones and took pot shots at them probably thinking they were just part of the rocky landscape, Jeff said.

Since Jeff and Ellen started the renovation project, a sign identifying it as the “Henrico Baltimore Family Cemetery/West Africa Community Graveyard” has been erected, a split rail fence constructed by Jeff, and gravestones, markers and depressions in the ground from long-gone coffins have been uncovered.

To know that most of the slaves buried here had only stones with no markings to identify them has motivated Ellen and Jeff.

“We just wanted people to see how they were buried,” said Ellen.

And Bob Lewallen, who lives across the road from the cemetery and who knew Jeff before he started on the project added his observations on the afternoon of the interview.

“When I moved here, I would walk over here and look around. I saw the sunken graves and stones, and I just let it go, but sometimes I would show it to other people. I just happened to be a neighbor, but when Jeff discovered it, he got involved,” he said.

“Boy, did I get involved,” responded Jeff.

And Ellen, who had read an earlier article in the Warren/Frederick Report about remnants of slave cabins that were discovered on the site, con-

Ellen Gant and Jeff Taylor stand beside the sign identifying the West Africa Community Graveyard/Henrico Baltimore Family Cemetery discovered in Warren County.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report It’s hard to describe the feeling in the West Africa Community Graveyard which has been discovered in Warren County.

On a late October day, the afternoon sun lights up the stones and there is a deep quiet. The graves are arranged in an east/west pattern, so the rising sun lights up the front of the markers and the setting sun sees the back.

This cemetery is a place of forgotten, up until now, people who were buried here from the 1700s until about the 1930s. The first burials, marked by very old stones, were of slaves who worked at the Robert McKay Plantation built in 1781 on Reliance Road.

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after the Civil War. “This sets it up for a higher meaning.” said Jeff Taylor, founder of the Genesis Project, and Cultural Preservation Project. “There are two sites in one graveyard.”

Jeff has dedicated himself to restoring the cemetery, and accompanied by Ellen Gant, who is with the Middletown Heritage Society, has been coming out nearly every day for the last three months, to clear out the buildup of many years of fallen leaves, branches, and other kinds of growth. Some of the markers had been defaced by

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tacted Jeff who was already in the process of restoring the graveyard.

She had been involved in the cleanup of the Park Cemetery, which is part of her family’s history in Middletown and gave this detail about that one.

She said Peter and Mary Senseney, founders of Middletown, donated one acre for a church and the slave cemetery grew around it.

But she added that this Warren County cemetery had a more peaceful feeling, and that anyone she asks about what they think or feel about the place has a similar response.

And maybe that feeling brings with it an invitation to imagine what kinds of stories are behind the markers and features found on them.

One particularly vivid image is of

torch-carrying mourners slowly walking up the road at midnight to bury their loved ones.

“They buried at night, so not to take up daylight working time,” Jeff said.

When looking at the graves, they found all kinds of other fascinating details.

From research, they discovered that stones shaped like arrowheads on a spear symbolize the soul shooting upwards. A headstone in a pyramid shape, they said, was a type used for folks who came from northern Africa, which is closer to Egypt.

One African tradition, they say, was to position all graves in an east/west position, to face Africa and return the soul back home.

And on another headstone “Jeff no-

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This marked gravestone, a relatively tall obelisk, is of a son named Aubrey who died in 1904. When pulled up, the obelisk measures 24 inches. The periwinkle ground cover around the site is native to North Africa and the tight root system prevents the growth of weeds and flowers in the spring.

ticed an etching like seashells,” Ellen said.

“This represented the ocean and the hope for the soul to go back to Africa,” said Taylor. “A straight line represented the African coastline.”

This was on a grave with the two stones, one taller than the other, that were used to mark the graves of adolescents or young teenagers.

Three graves dating from after the Civil War, have names and one has a headstone with fairly clear words. A founding owner of the West Africa community, Emily Elzie’s says, “Our dear mother” and shows that she died in 1914. Two other gravestones with

names are of a son named Aubrey who died in 1904, and his has a relatively tall obelisk. The other headstone shows remembrance of a baby girl called Penelope Kenner who died in 1898 at the age of four months and two days.

There is a periwinkle ground cover that grows all over the site and flowers in the spring. The plant has a tight root system that prevents weeds and is native to North Africa. Jeff speculated that cuttings may have been brought over on slave ships.

Ellen and Jeff have worked tirelessly to restore the cemetery.

“Jeff is doing a wonderful job. We

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come out here-he’s in his sixties and I’m in my seventies,” Ellen said. “I don’t know anyone, young or old who would or could, do this.”

And neighbor Lewallen has high praise for what they are doing.

“Jeff and Ellen do 100 percent of the volunteer time on their own,” he said, and added that there is a need for donations right now, as well as more volunteers, although they have been recruiting boy scouts and FFA school classes for cleanup labor The day of my visit, they had just found some square nails at a gravesite they think they were part of a wooden cross, in the more recent part of the cemetery, as well as two child graves.

One had the traditional two stones marking children and adolescents’ graves, and the other had a metal marker.

So far, they have identified 11 rows and 120 graves but have stopped counting and they are still finding more graves.

“We found 17 graves on the road they formerly used to bring the bodies for burial, which shows a progression,” said Jeff.

In the 1840s, he said, some slave owners started to build churches on their properties to convert slaves from their African religions to Christianity, and in 1830, a law was passed to forbid slaves to read, and wouldn’t allow them to put names or dates on graves, but a stone marker was found with a cross on it.

“The switch over from the African religion to Christianity came before the Civil War,” Jeff said. “This is what is important, an African grave with a Christian cross.”

But he added that until they talk to an expert, some of what they think is speculation.

They have contacted Jonathan Noyalas, director of Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute and will rely on his expertise to fill in

some of the history. He is documenting the site, to get an accurate number of graves and headstones. The information will be submitted to the Department of Historic Resources in Richmond to establish historical content to be put in the registry of historic sites, Jeff said.

“Future plans include bringing in a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) machine to find all of the graves outside the cemetery perimeter,” he added.

“We’ve got to get the pieces and put the story together,” Ellen emphasized.

We’d like to pinpoint what we think and what really happened.”

Inside the cemetery, there are ribbons marking the separate burial ar-

eas. The orange ones mark the earliest slave graves and yellow ones mark those from the later free community.

The regularly spaced sunken spots, they believe, held wooden boxes and sank when wood rotted away leaving what had been an 18-inch air space.

The free community was created after the Civil War when several families were given the opportunity to buy property in the acreage nearby and they named it West Africa. Emily Elzie and Henrico Baltimore are two of the first owners. First families had the last names of Elzie, Kenner and Baltimore and they officially owned 15 acres.

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been found and need to be professionally excavated. Some of these became housing for the community landowners who were the first of these freed slaves after the Civil War to own land.

This became a black community called West Africa. In the 1960s there were still remnants of the decaying cabins seen by people while riding through on horseback or hunting.

So far, they have found 22 deeds from the years of 1870-1879 after Reconstruction. The community grew and subdivided lots and the first sales of property were to slaves who were indentured to pay off the deeds.

The first community occupied 80 acres.

Jeff is quick to defend the community’s status.

“Some people called this shanty town, but these people were not squatters, they owned the land,” he said.

A headstone of Emily Elzie is still in fairly decent shape, but, “Emily’s grave has been literally forgotten,” said Jeff.

Jeff noted that Emily’s gravestone front faces west instead of the traditional east direction, and he imagined that in life she liked watching the sunset.

Over the years, tall trees have grown up in the cemetery. An arborist they consulted has calculated they are roughly 80 to100 years old. Jeff thinks that when they first marked the outlines of the cemetery, hardwood trees like oak and maple were planted in the corners. At least six of them at approximately the same age remain and can be seen around outside edge.

In the 1930s, many in the community left to go north to find work in Pennsylvania and may have planted the trees before they left.

“This is bigger than anything you can imagine, but we need a more professional opinion,” said Ellen. “I never thought I would see anything like this so close to home.”

And, “They need donations because they are trying to acquire an adjoining lot for an educational park to open it to school groups to learn about some African-American history, and for the community to visit,” Llewallen said.

He is also president of the neighborhood HOA and supports establishing the park. He said they need $75,000 to create a tax-deductible foundation. One donor has already promised $15,000, but they still need $75,000 more for the project.

The sign identifying the “West Africa Community Graveyard/Henrico Baltimore Family Cemetery” has already been registered with Warren County for tax purposes, Jeff said.

And Jeff wants everyone who is interested to know that in the spring, they will be selling flowering bushes and trees for landscaping the cemetery.

“These can be dedicated to a family member or to the lost souls of this historic grave site,” he said.

They also have looked into having the Handley High school shop class make wooden crosses for the nonheadstone community grave sites as proof has been found that wooden crosses were used as grave markers,

Headstones from northern Africa, closer to Egypt, had pyramid shapes.

possibly made at the African Baptist Church that moved there in 1889 from Cedarville, Jeff said.

Information about sending or making donations to this work can be sent to Jeff Taylor at jtfoxden@yahoo.com.

He also wants to thank and acknowledge those who have already donated.

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other people. And giving to others, some scientists believe, releases endorphins in the brain, producing the positive feeling known as the “helper’s high” and the long-term physical and psychological benefits connected to

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• Gratitude improves psychological health by reducing a multitude of toxic emotions, ranging from envy and resentment to frustration and regret, and giving makes us feel happy. It was found that when people give to charities, it activates regions of the brain associated with pleasure, social connection, and trust, creating a “warm glow” effect. When we give, we help the person receiving our help or gift and also create a ripple effect of generosity throughout the larger community.

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Able Forces Foundation is located at 115 Chester Street, Suite B, Front Royal, VA 22630 • The Knights of Columbus conducted their Fall Food Drive at St. John the Baptist RCC in Front Royal. Parishioners donated 4,600 pounds of food and over $2,000 to help the less fortunate in the community. Over the past five years, the parish has supplied a total of nearly 50,000 pounds and $26,000 to their soup kitchen and the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry through their semiannual food drives. The John Carrell Jenkins Council #7771 of the Knights of Columbus is dedicated to Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. “We support our parish and community through a variety of programs,” they say.

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Upon entering the home to initiate a interior fire suppression effort, firefighters recognized substantial storage of combustible and household materials in the first floor living and attic areas of the home which hampered interior fire suppression efforts. During the course of fire suppression efforts, firefighters were withdrawn from the home due to safety concerns and exterior fire suppression attempts were made with an elevated master stream which proved successful. It took firefighters over 1 hour and 30 minutes to bring the fire under control. Firefighters remained on the scene through the early hours of Wednesday morning performing extensive overhaul efforts.

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The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Warren County Fire Marshal’s Office. Fire Investigators have eliminated any suspicious circumstances and continue to investigate the incident. The fire caused a significant amount of damage to the property and its contents. The fire also rendered the home unlivable causing the occupants to be displaced for an undetermined amount of time.

Fire Chief Richard E. Mabie stated “Our community has seen an increase in residential structure fires over the past several weeks. We remind our community to take simple safety steps towards protecting you, your family and your home from the dangers of fire.” Chief Mabie continued to state “this incident serves as a reminder for each of us to check our smoke alarm(s). Make sure there is a working smoke alarm on every level of your home. Test your smoke alarm batteries every month and change them at least once a year.”

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State govt flips to Dems, spirited local races decided Sheriff of Warren County

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Hollis L. Tharpe

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M. L. “Mickey” Licklider 1,588 13.66% 100% Reporting

By Dan McDermott Warren/Frederick County Report Virginia’s state government will be firmly in the control of the Democrat party for the first time since 1994 with the State Senate shifting

to 21 Democrats and 19 Republicans and the House of Delegates likely ending up with 55 Democrats, 44 Republicans and 1 Independent.

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Locally, Republican state legislators fared well but some local GOP candidates in bright red Warren County did not escape public rage over the recent multi-million dollar scandal involving the Economic Development Authority. Independent candidate Mark Butler--who many local voters had not heard of prior to his candidacy–easily defeated three opponents in a closely watched race for Warren County Sheriff. Walter Mabe defeated incumbent Shenandoah District Supervisor Thomas Sayre 56% to 43%.

Cheryl Cullers won a three-way race for South River District Supervisor and Delores Oates easily won election as North River District Supervisor.

Angie Moore won a close three way race for Clerk of Court in Warren County.

The winner of the write-in campaign for the South River District seat on the Warren County School Board was not yet known at press time.

In Front Royal, Former Mayor Gene Tewalt easily defeated Former Mayor Hollis Tharpe for the Mayor’s job 60% to 36% Local results: Clerk of Court: Stephen Louis Jerome 3,190/28.70%; Angie M. Moore 4,085/36.75%; Janice M. Shanks 3,794/34.13%; Write In 46/0.41%.

Commonwealth’s Attorney: John S. Bell 9,434/97.00%; Write In 292/3.00%.

Sheriff : Jason Z. Poe 3,284/28.25%; Jorge E. Amselle 1,631/14.03%; Mark A. Butler 5,087/43.77%; M. L. “Mickey” Licklider 1,588/13.66%; Write In 33/0.28%.

Commissioner of Revenue: Sherry T. Sours 9,714/98.50%; Write In 148/1.50%.

Treasurer: Jamie L. Spiker 9,559/98.53%; Write In 143/1.47%.

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Sheriff of Frederick County E. Allen Sibert

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Member Board of Supervisors (SHENANDOAH DISTRICT): Thomas Hall Sayre 1,004/43.35%; Walter Joe Mabe 1,293/55.83%; Write In 19/0.82%.

Member Board of Supervisors (SOUTH RIVER DISTRICT): Robert B. Hupman 699/30.63%; Cheryl L. Smedley Cullers 974/42.68%; Leslie E. Mathews 587/25.72%;

Write In 22/0.96%.

Soil and Water Conservation Director Lord Fairfax District (2 Seats): Ira B. Richards III 5,225/44.88%; Richard W. Hoover 6,236/53.56%; Write In 182/1.56%.

Mayor (FRONT ROYAL): Hollis L. Tharpe 1,296/35.79%; Eugene R. Tewalt 2,166/59.82%; Write In 159/4.39%.

Member School Board (NORTH RIVER DISTRICT): Arnold M. Williams, Jr. 1,732/96.76%; Write In 58/3.24%.

Member School Board (SHENANDOAH DISTRICT): Ralph A. Rinaldi 1,840/96.08%; Write In 75/3.92%.

Member School Board (SOUTH RIVER DISTRICT): Write In 1,166/100.00%.

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Commonwealth’s Attorney: Ross P. Spicer 21,060/98.73%; Write In 271/1.27%.

Sheriff : E. Allen Sibert 10,442/42.41%; L. W. “Lenny” Millholland 14,137/57.42%; Write In 43/0.17%.

Commissioner of Revenue: Seth T. Thatcher 21,005/97.87%; Write In 457/2.13%.

Treasurer: C. William Orndoff, Jr. 21,832/98.67%; Write In 294/1.33%.

Chairman Board of Supervisors: Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. 14,941/63.48%; John J. Lamanna 8,527/36.23%; Write In 67/0.28%.

Member School Board At Large: Brian J. Hester 12,925/57.78%; David D. Stegmaier 9,341/41.76%; Write In 104/0.46%.

Soil and Water Conservation Director Lord Fairfax District (2 Seats): J. Kermit Gaither 10,915/37.20%; Marietta Cather Walls 9,054/30.86%; Kitty Hockman-Nicholas 9,138/31.15%; Write In 232/0.79%.

Member Board of Supervisors (BACK CREEK DISTRICT): Shawn L. Graber 2,351/60.42%; A. S. “Steve” Jennings 1,529/39.30%; Write In 11/0.28%.

Member Board of Supervisors (GAINESBORO DISTRICT): J. Douglas McCarthy 2,792/65.79%; Heidi K. David-Young 1,441/33.95%; Write In 11/0.26%.

Member Board of Supervisors (OPEQUON DISTRICT): Robert W. “Bob” Wells 3,639/98.56%; Write In 53/1.44%.

Member School Board (BACK CREEK DISTRICT): James G. “Jimmy” Smith 1,818/48.65%; Brandon H. Monk 1,908/51.06%; Write In 11/0.29%.

Member School Board (GAINESBORO DISTRICT): Michael A. Lake 2,097/51.37%; Susan E. Shick 1,969/48.24%; Write In 16/0.39%.

Member School Board (OPEQUON DISTRICT): Bryan L. Nuri 1,589/40.38%; Bradley A. Comstock 2,328/59.16%; Write In 18/0.46%.

Member Town Council - Special (STEPHENS CITY): Christine D. “Tina” Steve 260/65.49%; Steven M. Happek 136/34.26%; Write In 1/0.25%.

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Clerk of Court: Tara F. Helsley 2,898/47.72%; William D. “Will” Gardner 3,161/52.05%; Write In 14/0.23%.

Soil and Water Conservation Director Lord Fairfax District (2 Seats): HB Simpson 3,136/44.67%; Paul G. Burkholder 3,800/54.13%; Write In 84/1.20%.

Election of School Board - “Shall the method of selecting the school board be changed from appointment by the governing body to direct election by the voters?” Yes 3,909/63.48%; No 2,249/36.52%.

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Council members hear issues about downtown events Some residents concerned about lack of public advertising for the position of interim town manager

Third from left, Interim Front Royal Mayor Matthew Tederick is getting ready to end his current term and will become interim town manager.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report On Monday, October 28th Front Royal Town Council members listened to concerns from business owners and town citizens regarding parking and events in the downtown area.

The discussion covered everything from parades to political demonstrations to car shows.

All members of the council were present for the meeting except for Letasha Thompson, who teleconferenced into the meeting from the west coast.

This public input session took place roughly one year after the Front Royal Town Council and staff instituted a new policy that allows Main Street to be closed up to 12 times over the span of a year. There was a two-event-permonth policy instituted at the time also.

Jean Plaugher, owner of Jean’s Jewelers on Main Street, addressed the assembly and said that she had no real problems with the current policy in place but there were other events at the gazebo that caused the parking lot there to become overloaded.

“When you have an event that is taking place at the Gazebo, where do you think those people are going to park?” Plaugher asked. “They are parking in the one area that is available.

Then you have people who visit our town that can’t even get into the visitor center.”

Betty Showers, owner of Fussell Florists located on Commerce Avenue, focused her attention and comments on the parade route for the Family Fun Day Parade, which takes place annually on the Saturday before Mother’s Day. Her primary concern was that the parade route made it impossible for her delivery drivers to leave and return to the shop for up to two hours on one of her busiest days of the year.

Organizer Mike Huck, owner and operator of C & C Frozen Treats and primary sponsor of the Family Fun Day Parade, stated later in the meeting that he does not design the parade route and had indeed asked for the route to be changed.

“But this is the parade route that was given to us,” he said.

Showers made her position clear when she said, “I am not asking you, (the town staff ) to stop the parade, I

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Huck conceded that his events at the gazebo do close down Main Street and they do take up a lot of parking but also bring thousands of dollars every month to the town.

“Five years ago, I heard they (visitors) weren’t coming to our commu-

nity because there was nothing for them to do. Now we are hearing that there’s too much for them do to,” he observed.

Another resident, Roger Keys, stated that he owns part of the gazebo parking lot because he is a Front Royal taxpayer.

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downtown, I can’t park on the property that I pay for because something is always going on,” complained Keys.

Another resident and business owner, Ginny Leser, owner-operator of Main Street Travel, said that she was pretty happy with the events that take place on Main Street, but did have one “sticking point.”

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receiving end of some of the insults.

Leser said she has seen tourists being yelled at about abortion rights from some members in the groups.

Leser pleaded with the town council to consider moving the demonstration to another locality in town, perhaps the courthouse lawn or the Warren County Government Center on Commerce Avenue.

Councilman Gary Gillispie interjected that the town has attempted in

the past to relocate the demonstrators, but the council didn’t get anywhere.

Councilman Chris Holloway agreed that the demonstrations do get a little crazy at times and that the town has received some complaints about the demonstration. He too asked if there were certain areas around town that could be designated for political demonstrations.

Interim Mayor Matthew Tederick promised that the town will and

should continue discussing the issues related to parking and downtown events during future work sessions and that hopefully the town will get the issue right at some point soon.

Also, during the October 28th Council meeting several town residents rose up to express their concerns over the interim mayor taking over as interim town manager.

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“In light of what this town and county have been enduring by the actions of the board of supervisors and the Warren County Economic Development Authority, (EDA) one would think that as a council you would want to be as transparent as possible with every single move that you make,” Hart observed.

Another town resident, Linda Allen, also wanted to know how the town council could justify not advertising for the open town manager position and said there had to be other qualified candidates in the immediate area to be considered for the position.

Fern Vazquez, also of Front Royal, said that the town code states that a member of the town council could not be hired as town manager.

Town Attorney Douglas Napier was quick to point out that according to the town code, the mayor is not considered a member of council, so that wouldn’t apply in this particular case.

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Robert Thomas Henry The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Robert Thomas Henry, 37, of the 1000 block of N. Royal Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: Rob-

ert Thomas Henry did unlawfully and feloniously commit larceny of property with a value of $500 or more with the intent to sell or distribute such property. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously take, steal, and carry away the personal property of $500 or more belonging to another. Date of the offenses was on or about August 31, 2018.

Nicholas Jordan Riley The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about April 23, 2019, in the County of Warren, Nicholas Jordan Riley, 20, of the 40 block of Figgins Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, did feloniously and intentionally, having received a visible or audible signal from a law enforcement officer to bring his motor vehicle to a stop, drive such motor vehicle in a

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Carl Wayne Robinson The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about July 14, 2019, in the County of Warren, Carl Wayne Robinson, 47, of the 800 block of W. 11th St., Front Royal, VA 22630 did feloniously and maliciously burn, or by use of any explosive device or substance, destroy, in whole or in part, or cause to be burned or destroyed, an occupied dwelling house or manufactured home belonging to himself or another.

Dylan Brett Laures The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Dylan Brett Laures, 30, of the 20 block of Walker Farm Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630 with two counts. COUNT ONE: Dylan Brett Laures did unlawfully and feloniously drive or operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or while under the combined influence of alcohol, a narcotic drug or other self-administered intoxicant or drug, or any combination of such drugs, to

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a degree which impaired his ability to drive or operate a motor vehicle safely, this being the fourth or subsequent violation within ten years. COUNT TWO: did drive a motor vehicle or any self-propelled machinery or equip-

ment while his license was revoked, having been adjudicated a secondtime offender and the second violation having occurred within ten years of the prior offense. Date of the offenses was on or about June 21, 2019.

Sean Owen Foster, Jr. The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about September 22, 2018, in the County of Warren, Sean Owen Foster, Jr., 20, of the 100 block of Country Park Dr., Winchester, VA 22602, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: oxymorphone.

While having custody of M.M., G.E. and A.E. children under the age of 18, did feloniously, willfully or negligently cause or permit the life of such children 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. Date of the offenses was on or about September 3, 2019.

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Heather Michelle Escalante The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Heather Michelle Escalante, 33, of the 40 block of Honey Farm Ln., Front Royal, VA 22630 with two counts. COUNT ONE: Heather Michelle Escalante did unlawfully and feloniously possess a in Schedule I or II controlled substance.

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Melanie Anne Barth The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about August 4, 2019, in the County of Warren, Melanie Anne Barth, 41, of the 100 block of Armel Rd., White Post, VA 22663, did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intention of converting goods and merchandise to her own use without having paid the full price thereof, willfully conceal or take possession of the goods or merchandise of Walmart, with a value of less than $500, having previously been convicted of larceny or an offense deemed as larceny three or more times.

Donald Wayne Davis, Jr. The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Donald Wayne Davis, Jr. 51, of the 100 block of Massanutten Manor C, Strasburg, VA 22657, with two counts. COUNTS ONE and TWO: Donald Wayne Davis, Jr. did unlawfully and feloniously break and enter in the nighttime the dwelling house of another, with intent to commit larceny therein and did take, steal and carry away personal property of a value of $200 or more belonging to another. Date of the offenses was on or about July 11, 2017.

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Melanie Anne Barth The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about July 18, 2019, in the County of Warren Melanie Anne Barth, 41, of the 100 block of Armel Rd., White Post, VA 22663 , did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intent to defraud, obtain by false pretenses or token from any person money or other property which may be the subject of larceny, with a value of less than $500, this being a third or subsequent offense.

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Heather Michelle Escalante The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Heather Michelle Escalante, 33, of the 40 block of Honey Farm Ln., Front Royal, VA 22630 with five counts. COUNTS ONE through FIVE: Heather Michelle Escalante did unlawfully and feloniously utter or attempt to employ as true such forged writing, knowing it to be forged. Dates of the offenses were on or about August 22, 23 and 26, 2019.

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Brian Thomas Martin The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about August 9, 2019, in the County of Warren, Brian Thomas Martin 32, of the 10 block of S. Royal Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously assault and batter Kristen Martin, who is a family member or

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Dakota Leigh Free The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Dakota Leigh Free, 32, of the 20 block of W. Prospect St., Front Royal, VA 22630 with three counts. COUNT ONE: Dakota Leigh Free did unlawfully and feloniously take, steal and carry away a vehicle with the value of $500 or more belonging to Jesse Steele. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously take, steal and carry away personal property of a value of $500 or more belonging to another. COUNT THREE: did unlawfully and feloniously con-

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Mark Anthony Thomas The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about May 22, 2019, in the County of Warren, Mark Anthony Thomas, 30, of the 400 block of Cherrydale Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I or II controlled substance.

Noah Owen Simpson The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Noah Owen Simpson, 18, of the 200 block of Wun-

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Justin Lee Deavers The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Justin Lee Deavers, 30, of the 100 block of Rugby St., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: Justin Lee

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Royal Theodore Summers, Jr. The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about January 12, 2019, in the County

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COUNT ONE: Dakota Franklin Coffman did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I or II controlled substance, to wit: methamphetamine.

COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously, with the intention of converting goods and merchandise to his own use without having paid the full price thereof, willfully conceal the goods or merchandise of a store, said goods having a value of less than $500 and this being a third or subsequent offense. Date of the offenses was on or about September 12, 2019.

Ray Martin Johnson The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Ray Martin Johnson, 35, with three counts.

COUNTS ONE and TWO: Ray Martin Johnson did unlawfully and feloniously distribute Schedule I or II controlled substances, to wit: methamphetamine and etizolam, this being a second or subsequent offense. COUNT THREE: did unlawfully drive a motor vehicle on a highway while his driver’s license of privilege to drive a motor vehicle has been suspended or revoked, within ten years after having committed two or more prior offenses. Dates of the offenses were on or about January 4, 9 and 12, 2019.

Eric Chester Parsons The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about October 11, 2019, in the County of Warren, Eric Chester Parsons 36, of RSW Regional Jail, did unlawfully and feloniously, assault and batter Officer Brandon S. Curry with the RSW Regional Jail, knowing or having reason to know that Officer Brandon S. Curry was a law enforcement officer engaged in the performance of his public duties as such.

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Councilman Meza defends Front Royal Town Council in wake of EDA scandal

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During the October 28 Front Royal Town Council meeting, Councilman Jacob Meza spoke out in defense of the council’s actions during the past couple of years.

“I wasn’t really prepared to say what I am going to say regarding some of the comments that some of our town citizens have made. I do want to address it because it is hard to sit and be quiet when the comments of negativity are coming forward and with the lack of trust. I can certainly understand, and I’ve said this inside conversations when people call me up and ask me questions. I can certainly understand the lack of trust in light of everything that has transpired with the EDA (Front Royal/Warren County Economic Development Authority). It is really unfortunate: there is so much information that breaks a little bit over time. I feel like very few people have the whole story,” Meza began.

Meza reminded the citizens of Front Royal that the Town Council was one of the first to make concrete moves to putting a stop to an EDA embezzlement issue. He said that the town council was one of the first governing bodies to turn over evidence and material to the Commonwealth Attorney and then over to the Virginia State Police. He emphasized this by stating, “We were the first movers on that. I think that gets lost in the general lack of trust from the community.”

He addressed the extra scrutiny from the community, saying, “Every step we take is criticized now as if there is some sort of ulterior motive, again I understand the lack of trust, but I want to remind everybody that we are citizens of this town,” he stressed. “We live in this community.

We are part of this county. Not just town, but county.”

Meza reminded the citizens of Front Royal why he ran for election after serving a period on the council as an appointed member.

“I ran for council three years ago because I believed in this community and I thought that I could serve and bring fresh eyes to every single project that was coming in through the town. Funny enough, one of the reasons I got involved was because of the pilot fees. (cost of water and sewage fees out in the Route 340/522 Corridor) “I live in Blue Ridge Shadows and was incredibly upset every single month I got the utility bills because I didn’t understand it. I got involved because I wanted to bring a fresh pair of eyes to evaluate every single project and be open and fair to anything that came before council.

“The funny thing is, when I talk to my family and when I talk to other community members about running for reelection, they ask why would I make these decisions when I am worried about running for reelection. Let me tell you, I am not concerned, if you don’t want me here that’s fine. I am happy to have somebody else step up here and take my spot. In fact, we need more citizens to run. How many elected officials run unopposed?”

He then gestured to the audience and said, “That is you guys’ problem. There is nobody running against them, if you want a good candidate, put a good candidate in and have them run.”

Meza turned to the issue of increased criticism of the council from citizens of

the community during recent months.

“I am tired of council being constantly criticized as if every single thing has an ulterior motive or someone is trying to line their pockets. Do you know how many times I am hearing that now? It’s incredible, to the point where it is downright disrespectful to individuals, to developers. Who is going to want to bring a project to this town or to this county anymore? Who?” he asked.

Meza moved on, “To address the town manager (referring to Joseph Waltz); the town manager has done a phenomenal job. I have been so impressed with Joe and we have moved this town in the last few years in a rapid pace in a direction that I had hoped to be a part of when I came on council and it was a blow to hear that he was resigning. It took everybody aback on this council. Nobody expected that to happen. While I am certainly excited for him, if you had attended our October 21st, council meeting work session, we went through of list of twenty some projects that this council has been blazing forward on completing with ambitious goals of completing this year and early into next,” he said.

Meza reminded citizens of the recent resignation of former Mayor Hollis Tharpe.

“Then when our mayor stepped down, we were left without anybody to lead and bring this council together. I was incredibly happy that Matthew Tederick stepped up and took the reins, and in my opinion, brought this council together and firing on all cylinders in a way that it hadn’t been since I’ve been part of council, and since I’ve been appointed for one year and elected the years after that.

“And you know what is exciting? I think you can ask any one of these council members how these past months have gone under the direction of our interim mayor. It’s been exciting. We’ve gotten a lot accomplished. We’ve gotten a lot of agreement. And we are looking forward to the future.

“Fast forward, Joe resigned, and we are left with the momentum we have and trying to make a decision on how to keep that going.

“How do we bridge the gap temporarily until we can find somebody to fill a permanent position in the hopes that everything we have worked for during the last year doesn’t fall apart?

“Because that is how quickly it can fall apart,” he explained.

Meza addressed the issue of hiring Matthew Tederick as interim town manager, a decision some residents have questioned, citing the lack of public advertisement of the upcoming open position.

“Matt Tederick had no intention of being town manager. He was solicited by council, had his arm twisted behind his back and we asked him to stay. To stay on a month-to-month basis while we advertised for a town manager that we want and that we think this town deserves. The reason for it – as I laid out – so that we can continuing accomplishing what we have already been working on as a solidified, well-joined council.

“Nobody was forced to make that decision. The consensus was that this was going to be a good thing for the town but yet again we are attacked as if there is some sort of ulterior motive that was happening and some sort of deep-seated corruption that has taken over this town and that is simply not the case. You don’t

have to like every decision that a council member or a council makes. But I do think that we deserve the respect for the time that is being served in this community daily and for every issue that is taking place for council and that each and every one of us isn’t considered a crook or is trying to do something that is malicious against the community that we live and

work in,” he explained further.

Meza closed his over-five-minute statement with, “I am always happy to talk about any issue and I am transparent about my opinion whether you like it or not. And I think that most council members here are, and we want to do, the best thing possible for this town. I think that the town manager deserves that re-

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DGIF advises caution on websites selling fishing licenses The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) is putting out an advisory to the public about websites claiming to sell Virginia fishing

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Spotted Lanternfly detected in Clarke County The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has detected Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), Lycorma delicatula, in Clarke County, Virginia. Two adult

Spotted Lanternflies were detected and positively identified at the Clarke County site. SLF is currently found in the City of Winchester and Frederick County, and both localities are included in Virginia’s SLF quarantine. At this time, Clarke County has not been quarantined for SLF. Since the initial detection of SLF in Virginia in 2018, VDACS has been cooperating with USDA to survey and conduct treatments of SLF-infested areas.

VDACS will be surveying in Clarke County in an effort to determine if other SLF life stages are present.

VDACS encourages all homeowners, nurseries, related businesses and local governments to scout for SLF. If you find this pest, please report your findings to VDACS at 804.786.3515, by email at Spottedlanternfly@vdacs. virginia.gov or contact your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office.

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Applications are now being accepted for the Front Royal Women’s Resource Center’s (FRWRC) 2020 Dare to Dream grants. Each year, FRWRC awards individual grants to Warren County women to help make their dreams come true. Past recipients have used their grants to start and build businesses, purchase business equipment, support certification and continuing education goals, etc.

Applicants can request up to a $1000 grant. The Dare to Dream grants are available to women living in Warren County, ages 18 years and older, not currently enrolled in high school.

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Trex Company executives, led by (front row L-R) CFO Bryan Fairbanks, CEO Jim Cline, and Adam Zambanini, President of Residential Products, gathered to commemorate the beginning of construction on a new manufacturing facility that is expected to bring more than 150 jobs to Frederick County.

Trex Company kicks off major expansion in Frederick County New Facility to Add Manufacturing

Capacity and Create More Than 150 Jobs Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of high-performance, wood-alternative decking and railing, and leader in low-maintenance outdoor living products, has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in Frederick County, Virginia.

Trex is expanding its manufacturing capacity with the addition of a new decking plant situated adjacent to its existing production site to meet continued growth and projected product demand. Being built by Shockey Construction, the new facility is expected to bring more than 150 jobs to Winchester and Frederick County.

“This is a very exciting time for Trex with all signs pointing to continued growth and escalating demand,” said Jim Cline, president and CEO of Trex Company. “Given our strategic focus

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on delivering best-in-class products and driving increased conversion from the wood decking market, expanding our production capacity and workforce was inevitable. We’ve been planning this for some time and have been eager to break ground and welcome new talent into the Trex family.”

The new facility is part of a $200 million multi-faceted, multi-year capital investment program that will allow Trex to increase production output for future projected growth.

In addition to expanding capacity in Virginia, Trex is also in the process of installing additional capacity at its Nevada site that began coming online earlier this year. The additional lines are scheduled to come online in the second quarter of 2020.

The new Virginia capacity will begin to come online in the first quarter of 2021. Recruitment efforts are currently underway for staffing the new plant. Trex plans to hire and train new employees for positions in manufacturing, skilled trades and engineering.

“We appreciate Trex’s continued investment in Frederick County,” said Patrick Barker, executive director of the Frederick County Economic Development Authority. “For more than 25 years, Trex has been a community partner and important contributor to our local economy – recognized globally for its efforts in sustainability and product innovation.”

Trex opened its first production lines in Virginia in 1993 with 36 employees – 12 of whom still work for the

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In the early ‘50s he took down the old building, replaced it with the current edifice, and opened Strasburg Nash. When the auto company changed its name, Troxell’s business became known as Strasburg Rambler Dealership. Success was undeniable, for records from 1954 show the dealership sold 200 new and used cars - this in a town of less than a thousand people and five other car dealerships. Strasburg Rambler, Troxell and Son Body Shop was born in 1962, when Ricci’s father, James (Jimmy) E. Troxell joined the company and the building was expanded to accommodate it.” According to Wikipedia, Nash Motors pioneered some important innovations; in 1938 they debuted the heating and ventilation system which is still used today, unibody construction in 1941, seat belts in 1950, a US built compact car in 1950, and muscle cars in 1957.

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company. Over the past decade, Trex has transformed into a $680 million manufacturer with industry-leading brand recognition and unsurpassed channel placement in more than 6,700 retail outlets across more than 40 countries worldwide. Today, Trex employs more than 1,200 workers globally, the majority of whom reside in the Washington, D.C., northern Virginia, West Virginia and suburban Maryland areas.

“Frederick County is our home and we are pleased to be able to contribute to its cultural and economic vitality,” Cline said. “The people and businesses of both Winchester City and Frederick County truly support one another and are invested in each other’s success.

We feel very fortunate to be part of such a supportive local community.”

To apply for a position at the new Trex facility, visit the Trex Careers webpage. For more information about Trex, visit www.Trex.com.

Virginia Horse Tests Positive for Equine Herpesvirus-1 No cause for alarm for the general horse population in Virginia On Oct. 24, the State Veterinarian’s Office of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) confirmed one horse tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), the virus that causes Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy. The infected horse was at a boarding stable in Loudoun County. The boarding stable is now under quarantine. Two exposed horses also have been traced back to a boarding stable in Maryland.

VDACS has notified the Maryland State Veterinarian.

All exposed horses are being moni-

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tored twice daily for fever (temperature over 101.50 F) and other clinical signs. No additional Virginia horses have been exposed.

There is no cause for alarm concerning the general horse population in Virginia. EHV-1 is a virus that is present in the environment and found in most horses all over the world.

Horses typically are exposed to the virus at a young age with no serious side effects. A large percentage of horses carry the virus with no clinical signs for the remainder of their lives. Rarely, exposed horses develop the neurologic form of the disease. Horse owners with concerns should contact their veterinarian.

The Equine Disease Communications Center Biosecurity web pages equinediseasecc.org/biosecurity have more information on best practices for disease prevention in horses and VDACS has more information on EHV-1 at vdacs.virginia.gov/animalsequine-herpes-virus.shtml.

Horse owners also may contact VDACS’ Office of Veterinary Services at 804.786.2483.

From left are Vickie Davies (St. Luke Community Clinic Executive Director); Heather Clatterbuck (United Way Secretary); Amanda Kindall (United Way Treasurer); Debbi Cahill (United Way President)

United Way Donates $12,400 to St. Luke Community Clinic The United Way of Front RoyalWarren County has donated $12,400 to St. Luke Community Clinic for the 2019-20 fiscal year. The United Way has partnered with St. Luke for several years, and is very happy to do so again this year!

St. Luke Community Clinic performs valuable services for the people of Front Royal-Warren County. For the first quarter of this year, the clinic

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As part of the push to expand dental services, the clinic would like to add two new dental chairs to its offices.

The chairs cost approximately $2,000 per chair, not including installation costs.

Of the 353 patients seen by the clinic in the first quarter, 186 were at 100% of the poverty level or below.

The clinic maintains that many more people in the community should make use of its services. A couple living in Warren County making $49,000 or below qualifies for services from the clinic. However, others also qualify, and are encouraged to use the clinic.

For individuals earning above the requirements, there is a very small fee for the clinic visit.

Since 1950, the United Way has worked to advance the common good in Front Royal-Warren County. The community wins when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable, and when people are healthy. The United Way’s goal is to create long-lasting change by addressing the underlying causes of the challenges we face. Living United means being part of the change!

To reach the United Way offices in Front Royal-Warren County (134B Peyton Street, Front Royal, VA, 22630), please email info@frontroyalunitedway.org or call 540-635-3636.

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Doug Butler, Chairman of the Kiwanis Park Improvement Committee of the Kiwanis Club of Winchester and Dean Lowe, employee of Reading Landscape Company of Frederick County of Virginia plant the first of 10 Kwanzan Cherry Trees in the Kiwanis Area of Jim Barnett City Park in Winchester. The trees were purchase with funds provided from the Club’s semi-annual Kiwanis Pancake Days. The Area is also the location of Kiwanis Shelter and Kiwanis Key Club Shelters.

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Suzanne Silek, President of the Board of Trustees of the Warren Rifles Confederate Museum in Front Royal, accepts a check for $800 from the Colonel John Singleton Mosby Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Making the presentation are Mosby Camp Commander Bruce Colton, left, and Camp Treasurer James Martin. The funds will be used to enhance the archival storage and preservation of the museum’s collections.

Since 2016, the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) biologists have been radio-collaring adult female bears in Virginia. Data acquired through this project continues to provide insights into the movements, denning habits, and home ranges of wild, female bears in unstudied areas of Virginia. Additionally, these female bears serve as surrogate mothers for orphaned black bear cubs.

There are currently eleven adult females fitted with GPS radio-collars primarily in southcentral counties of Appomattox, Brunswick, Buckingham, and Pittsylvania. GPS radiocollars are linked to satellites that See BRIEFS, 22

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BRIEFS, from 21 transmit location data to the biologists. Two of these females currently have their own cubs (around 9 months old) with them and the rest can be expected to give birth this winter.

Using wild female bears as surrogate mothers for orphan cubs has been a successful practice in Virginia. Female bears are excellent mothers and will readily raise orphan cubs. Each female bear will be visited by DGIF biologists in her winter den, and females who have given birth to cubs may act as surrogate mothers and be given an appropriate number of orphan cubs depending on the female’s condition, age, and the number of natural cubs already present.

This exciting project is expected to continue for the foreseeable future.

Deployment of the radio-collars will be rotated periodically so that no one location or female bear will acquire orphan cubs over an extended period of time. While radio-collared bears are legal for harvest (as long as all applicable laws and regulations are followed), we hope that these female bears, along with those collared in the future, will continue to provide several more years of service to the Department’s bear project.

Please visit our bear website at www.dgif.virginia.gov/wildlife/bear to view information ranging from general bear facts, the Black Bear Management Plan, how-to videos and information on living with bears, as well as tips for hunters and other useful links.

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From left are Eric Robinson, Dale Corey, Paul Christensen, Kim Simmons, Brett Osborn, Anne Simmons, and Marc Robinson.

Clarke County Heritage Day The Clark County Historical Association held it’s 9th Annual Heritage Day at the Burwell-Morgan Mill in Millwood, Va. on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019. Compatriots from the Colonel James Wood Chapter of the VASSAR participated in the Event.

Heritage Day offered demonstrations on how individuals in the colonial era performed fundamental activities such as food production, milling, woodworking, hands-on sewing demonstrations, cooking, medicine, and military demonstrations.

R-MA Invites Public to Drama Performance On Wednesday, November 20th,

and Thursday, November 21st, Randolph-Macon Academy’s Performing Arts Department will present its 2019 Fall production of Elliot Davis’ and James Bourne’s musical, Loserville.

The show, which will take place in Melton Memorial Gymnasium on the R-MA campus in Front Royal, is open to the public and it is free. The doors open at 7:00 p.m., with the two-hour play (including intermission) beginning at 7:30 p.m. For more information, email bsloan@rma.edu or call 540-636-5484.

Ken Pondo, Vince Criste, Jay Butler, Brendan Squire and other Knights and family members helped collect, sort and deliver donations provided by the parishioners.

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Rabid skunk, raccoon in Frederick On Oct. 23, 2019, two separate encounters occurred in Frederick County with animals later testing positive for rabies. The first was a skunk involved in an altercation with a dog near Chapel Rd (Route 627) and Sapling Lane, northwest of Middletown near the community of Marlboro. The second was a raccoon found in a shed off of Back Mountain Road (Route 600), near the eastern entrance to Shawneeland. Both animals were euthanized and later tested positive for rabies, according to the Lord Fairfax Health District.

“These animals no longer pose a threat,” stated Lord Fairfax Health District Director Dr. Colin Greene, “however, these cases offer a reminder that any contact with a raccoon, fox, skunk, or bat that could result in exposure to the animal’s saliva should be considered a potential rabies exposure.

This applies to humans and domestic animals, and any person or animal so exposed should receive an immediate medical evaluation.

The Knights of Columbus conducted their Fall Food Drive this past weekend at St. John the Baptist RCC in Front Royal. Parishioners donated 4,600 pounds of food and over $2,000 to help the less fortunate in the community. Over the past five years, the parish has supplied a total of nearly 50,000 pounds and $26,000 to their Soup Kitchen and the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry through their semi-annual food drives.

The John Carrell Jenkins Council #7771 of the Knights of Columbus is dedicated to Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. We support our parish and community through a variety of programs.

paused to honor two long-standing supporters of R-MA and dedicate a newly renovated space on campus to them.

Standing in what was once a typical school library is a new collaborative space with dynamic seating, low bookshelves that allow natural light to flood the room, and a conference room with retractable glass walls. It is an inspirational place that has already drawn in students to study, host meetings, and collaborate on projects. This transformed area is now known as the Betty and Dave ‘53 Moore Enterprise and Leadership Lab (MELL).

Remains believed to be of homeless woman found in Warren County On October 28, 2019, the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office responded to a property adjacent to Crooked Run Plaza for a report of homeless individuals trespassing. While deputies were investigating the trespassing complaint, they were informed of a possible deceased individual. Deputies discovered a deceased female at approximately 9 am. The remains were identified as a 62 year old female who was homeless and staying at this location. Her identity will not be released until next of kin notifications are complete. Foul play is not suspected in her

death. The death investigation is ongoing with assistance from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Warren County Fire and Rescue Services also assisted with this incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Investigator Pugh at (540) 635-4128 or invpugh@warrencountysheriff.org Linden man charged On Thursday October 24, 2019 at approximately 5:20 pm, Warren County Sheriff ’s Office Deputy Jeremy Seabright observed a small passenger car traveling northbound on Shenandoah Avenue at a high rate of speed. Deputy Seabright attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle fled from the deputy traveling northbound on Shenandoah Avenue then proceeded to merge onto east bound Interstate 66. The driver of the vehicle was observed driving in a reckless manner and at a high rate of speed. Deputy Seabright determined at this point not to pursue the vehicle any further but was able to obtain the vehicles license plate number. Deputies continued to check the area for the subject. While deputies checked the Linden area, Warren County 911 Communications received a call about a male and a vehicle matching the description of the initial vehicle that had just pulled into the park and ride beside the Exxon Station on John Marshall Hwy. Deputies arrived on location and identified that this was the same vehicle in question. Witnesses were able to lead deputies to a male that was reportedly trying to get into vehicles outside the

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Apple House and then proceeded to enter the business. The male was located inside the women’s bathroom.

The subject was taken into custody without incident by Warren County deputies.

The male was identified as 44-yearold Jackson Bailey from 3611 Cherry Hill Rd. Linden, VA. 22642. While collecting statements from witnesses, it was determined that the subject had also attempted to enter an occupied vehicle while trying to flee from law enforcement.

Jackson Bailey was charged with the following: Reckless Driving 46.2-852, Disregard Police Signal 46.2-817, Destruction of Property 18.2-137, and Attempted Car Jacking 18.2-26/18.258.1. Additional charges are pending.

Jackson Bailey was held without bond at RSW Regional Jail.

The Warren County Sheriff ’s Office was assisted by the Front Royal Police Department and we would also like to thank the citizens for their assistance during this incident. If anyone has any additional information about this case please contact Deputy Jeremy Seabright at 540-635-4128 or jseabright@warrencountysheriff.org

Shenandoah Farms and Blue Mountain Sanitary Districts Completion of Tomahawk Way, Phase II Rural Addition Project

Warren County officials and representatives of the Shenandoah Farms and Blue Mountain Property Owner Associations recently gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate As part of the ongoing pedestrian the completion of the Tomahawk Way, safety initiative, STOPS (Smart Towns Phase II Rural Addition improvement Observe Pedestrian Safety), the Town project. Tomahawk Way lies within of Front Royal’s Energy Services Deand serves several homes within the partment has completed installation Blue Mountain Sanitary District and of flashing pedestrian crossing signs also serves as the primary access roadat South Street/Acton Street. When way to the Mountain View Section of flashing, drivers should be sure to the Shenandoah Farms Sanitary DisSTOP for pedestrians. trict, which includes over 100 homes The Town is also working to install and the potential for many more. The flashing pedestrian crossing signs at 0.25 mile long project to improve the South Street/Hill Street crosswalk.

Tomahawk Way also included the For questions – please call the Enreconstruction and paving of a 0.11 ergy Services Department at (540) mile segment of the adjacent Old 635-3027 Linden Road, which also serves both Sanitary Districts. The long awaited completion of the Phase II project along with the original construction of Phase I, completed in 2013, now Beautiful property with plenty of provides for a paved roadway for hunprivacy on over 33 acres that backs dreds of residents out to Freezeland up to the George Washington National Road.

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ily through VDOT’s Revenue Sharing Program with VDOT picking up 50% and Warren County 25% of the eligible costs. Since the improved roadways lie within and serve two separate Sanitary Districts, the remaining 25% costs were shared by the Shenandoah Farms and Blue Mountain Sanitary Districts on a 75/25 cost sharing basis. Since completion, the roadways have been accepted by VDOT for maintenance.

Improving these types of roads and turning them over to VDOT allows for the Sanitary District funds that would normally be targeted for their maintenance to be used to maintain and improve other roads.

The completion of this project represent the 20th roadway the County has developed and upgraded through the Rural Addition program over the past 10 years. Since taking on the administration of the Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District road system in July 2010 the County has upgraded and turned over approximately 4 miles of roadways within the District to VDOT. This program allows for private subdivision roads to be upgraded to minimum state standards permitting their addition to the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) Secondary Road System. Tomahawk Way and Old Linden Road were reconstructed to provide a 20’ wide paved surface with 2’ stabilized shoulders. Roadway culverts and private entrance pipes were replaced and/or supplemented throughout the project and side ditches constructed where necessary to improve drainage and safety signage installed.

According to Warren County Administrator Doug Stanley, “The VDOT

Revenue Sharing Program allows the County to administer these types of projects at a much lower cost. Since we don’t have all the overhead costs that VDOT does, we can complete them much more cost effectively.

Deputy County Administrator Robert “Bob” Childress, who manages the Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District for the County, developed and provided daily oversight of construction on the project. Bob’s background and experience in road maintenance and construction with VDOT prior to his employment with the County have proved to be invaluable as we seek to make improvements to the infrastructure of the Sanitary Districts.”

According to Childress, “The originally approved VDOT Revenue Sharing estimate for the project totaled $280,000, and while all final billing has not been processed, it appears the project has been successfully completed just under the budgeted amount.”

The roadway grading and drainage work were completed by General Excavation, Inc. of Warrenton, with the asphalt surfaces being placed by Carroll Construction Company, Inc. of Winchester. Childress goes on to say, “We were very blessed to experience good weather this summer and to have had knowledgeable contractors on our team which allowed us to complete the project within our budget and construction schedule”.

Stanley further stated, “I am thankful for the partnering relationship between the County, the Shenandoah Farms, and Blue Mountain POA’s to advance and successfully complete this important project. The upgrading See BRIEFS, 24

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All grants are reimbursements and require a 50% match. The maximum amount per grant will be determined based on amounts requested from eligible projects, application scores and available funds.

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tragic moment. Witness trees have been known to hide bullets they’ve absorbed beneath new layers of wood and bark, and they heal other visible scars over time. While they may look like ordinary trees, they have incredible stories to tell.

Travelers, history lovers, some park rangers and others have embraced these exceptional trees as important, living connections to our past. In 2006, Paul Dolinsky, chief of the National Park Service’s Historic American Landscapes Survey, led the development of the Witness Tree Protection Program, a pilot project that identified an initial 24 historically and biologically significant trees in the Washington, D.C. area. Written histories and photographs of the trees are archived at the Library of Congress.

“Although trees have longevity, they’re

ephemeral,” says Dolinsky. “This will be a lasting record of the story a tree has to tell.”

While the pilot program has gained some traction, the number of witness trees in the U.S. remains unknown. One reason why: Some areas where witness trees may reside, like battlefields, are vast. Another reason: It can be difficult to determine a tree’s age to confirm it was alive during a significant historic event.

Boring into a tree can answer that question, but it can also damage a tree so it’s not often done.

To read about some witness trees in our area you can go to: http://bit.ly/witnesstrees Your Pal in the Trees,

- Stewart

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:

www.treesfrontroyal.org

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the grant manual.

More information is available at www.dcr.virginia.gov/dam-safetyand-floodplains/dsfpm-grants. Call 804-371-6095 with questions.

units at the Avtex Building on Kendrick Lane ready for rent.

East Main Apartments. The tenants at the East Main Apartments have been moved back in after structural repairs were done due to an accident.

Public Information Meetings. The Communications Committee is planning two public meetings in conjunction with the Tourism and Community Development office, one on the spotted lanternfly infestation and a countywide commercial real estate open house.

Strategic Priorities: The EDA Board will consider its strategic priorities for the next six months at a Special Board meeting which will be held on Friday, November 15th at 8 a.m.

EDA appoints new treasurer and secretary, authorizes repairs and insurance coverage At its October 25th regular meeting, Dr. Tom Patteson stepped down as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee. Marjorie Martin was appointed to take his place. Greg Harold was appointed to be Secretary.

Insurance and Repairs on 1325 Progress Drive Building: Four firms bid on insuring the Progress Drive building. McGreevy Insurance, using Erie as the carrier, had the best pricing and excellent coverage. McGreevy Insurance will replace Stoneburner and Carter.

Also, the board accepted the bid of Wells Roofing to do the roof repairs on the Progress Drive building to cost no more than $45,600. Five firms bid on this project.

Avtex Building Office Spaces for Rent: The Assets Committee recommended the board get the unleased

come junior millers for the day and assist with production of flour they will then take home.

The historic mill’s traditional, historical processing facilities have recently been upgraded and will showcase newly installed, era-appropriate equipment including a new line-shaft, rail-trolley, roller and bolter. The history of milling and the nutritional advantages of stone-ground, fresh flours will be featured.

Locke’s Mill Grains, produces organic rye, wheat, corn, barley, and heritage grains, as well as providing custom grinding services for area restaurants and distilleries. Locke’s Mill flour may be purchased at the mill on open days, as posted on www.LockesMillGrainsGentle Harvest (8372 W. Main St., Marshall, Va. 20115) or online at www.gentleharvest.com.

feast on several classic Thanksgiving Day foods to get them ready for the holidays! They will also get to make a dish themselves. For ages 8 and up.

Registration begins October 16.

Tuesday, November 19 – 4:30 Science Scouts and More. Kids will explore popular books and book series through science, games, food, and more! Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, we will build a candyscape, like the factory with the chocolate river. For ages 6-11. Registration begins October 19.

Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 21 – 10:15 Toddler Story time.

11:00 Preschool Story time.

Thankful will be the theme of our stories, songs, and craft this week.

Come join us! Siblings welcome.

Saturday, November 23 2:30 The Princess & the “P___.” Lyla sees no purpose to princes. They’re ugly, stupid—and obnoxious! Why can’t Hagabah see that, and why must the master insist that she keep the prince around three more days? The world would be a much better place without that prince. He doesn’t even know that it takes a pea to know a princess. And she’s a true princess, whether he’s a true prince—or not.

Or is she? The whole family is invited to join us for this hilarious episode of fantastical suspense and find out!

Saturday, November 30 – 2:00 Chess and More. Meet other kids and teens who enjoy the challenge of a good chess or other board game.

For ages 6 and up. Registration begins October 30.

Meet the Millers at Locke’s Mill Holiday Grind-Fest Locke’s Mill, a Certified Organic, colonial-era grist mill located near the confluence where the Shenandoah River flows into the Potomac, will host a Holiday Grind-Fest featuring grinding demonstrations and an opportunity to meet and talk with the millers of Locke’s Mill, on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (1600 Locke’s Mill Rd., Berryville, Va. 22611).

Guests will enjoy bread-making demonstrations and bakery tastings with flour produced at Locke’s Mill, Rye Whiskey tastings, door prizes and seasonal specials. Children will be-

Children’s activities at Samuels Library November 16 - 30 These are the events taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library from November 16 - 30. More information about Samuels Library and the programs and services available can be found at www.samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-3153.

Saturday, November 16 – 11:00 Kooky Chefs Cook It Up: Thanksgiving Feast. Kids will get to

World War II veterans meet at American Military Heritage Museum

Front Row (L to R): Donald Thumma (Boiling Springs, PA), Frank Brandon (Bentonville, VA), James Starosta (Winchester, VA), Unidentified, Earl Zook (Stephens City, VA), Granville Donald (Winchester, VA), Joseph Wintersteen (Winchester, VA), Al Houston (Woodstock, VA), Thomas Strickler (Front Royal, VA, Charles Clevenger (Stephens City, VA), Jack Rickel (Berryville, VA), Kenton Gambill (Strasburg, VA), Leonard “Bill” Sours (Maurertown, VA). Back Row (L to R): Frank Ettinger (Edinburg, VA), Doug Butler (Winchester, VA), Norman Peryea (Woodstock, VA), John Neggia (Witherby, NY), John Hodges (Staunton, VA), David Arnold (Staunton, VA), Roger Graham (Winchester, VA), Jack Einstein (Clearbrook, VA), Sydney Garner (Bentonville, VA), John Beegle (Cumberland, MD).

Twenty-three World War II veterans assembled at the American Military Heritage Museum east of Stephens City, VA in observation of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. The

reunion of veterans is held annually in conjunction with the museum’s June open house event. Dozens of veterans from WW II, Korea, and Vietnam participated in the events

and later joined their family members and museum staff for a noon luncheon in their honor. Nearly 1000 visitors attended the Saturday event and observed the museum’s living

history displays. Additional pictures of the veterans and the event can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ amhmuseum/ Place June 6, 2020 on your calendar

for the next veterans reunion and living history event!

Have a short news item to send us? Email news@warrencountyreport.com

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Engle’s Angle: “Red, Yellow and Green”

By Kevin S. Engle A few weeks ago I was in Japan climbing Mount Fuji and promoting my new book Empire.

My 99 year old grandma Granny Smith was there too, along with her pet Pomeranian Pink Lady.

They both make a cameo in the film version of the book. One night, in Tokyo, after attending a huge gala with several local dignitaries, we went to the York, a little jazz club I’d been to before.

The bartender is a friend of mine and treated Granny to her favorite drink, an Ambrosia. Granny, a proud Penn State alum, class of 1942, was all decked out in her favorite Nittany Lion sweater, as was Pink Lady. By the end of the evening, she’d had a few too many Ambrosias.

Ok, that’s not true.

Granny Smith is really 101 but told me to lie about her age.

Here’s what is true.

I was at a farm market last week and came home with several bags of apples. Gala, Pink Lady and Cameo, but no Granny Smiths.

There was just one problem.

By the time I got home, I wasn’t sure which was which. To be honest, I couldn’t remember when I put them in my car.

As far as I’m concerned, there are three kinds of apples. Red, yellow and green.

I bought red ones.

If you had a lineup with a Fuji, an Empire, and a Cameo, I’d be hard pressed to know the difference.

I know their peels are slightly different shades of red, but not enough for me to remember which is which.

Of course I could’ve written what they were on the bags when

I got them, but that would’ve been too easy.

I’m the same way with trees and flowers and nuts.

I have a hard time telling them apart.

I can pick out a pine tree, but a maple, oak or poplar?

I don’t think so.

And lilies, irises, begonias and petunias?

They’re all flowers to me.

I’m a little better with nuts, but not much.

I know pistachios are green, and I can distinguish between a peanut and a cashew, but give me some walnuts, pecans and almonds and I’m guessing.

What can I say?

I’m nut dumb.

And my apples?

Surely I can tell the difference when we eat them?

Ah, sort of, but that doesn’t mean I know what kind they are.

Or that I’ll remember the next time.

My wife is fairly good at picking them out as well as remembering which varieties we liked best last year.

All I know is they taste good and they’re good for you.

That apple a day keeping the doctor away thing.

I don’t know if that’s true either.

What I do know is that I sampled one of the apple donuts at the market. I love those.

And I also came home with some apple butter.

That’s good stuff too.

And you can buy a lot of apples for what it costs to get an iPhone.

And they’re easier to chew.

The author planted 10 different varieties in the first paragraph.

Can you pick them out?

– kevinengle456@comcast.net

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ViNoVA tapas and wine bar sparkles on Main Street

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The restaurant brings Mediterranean dishes and world class cuisine in an affordable and relaxed setting

Chris Kenworthy is the world class chef at Main Street’s new Vinova Tapas and Wine Bar at 124 E. Main Street in Front Royal.

Vinova Tapas and Wine Bar offers this Lobster Bisque, Babaganoush and their new Humboldt Fog cheese plate with local honeycomb and house pickled beets, and the dish is getting rave reviews from customers like this one, “Everyone, listen. That lobster bisque is worth a billion dollars.

The flavor profile is sensual with a touch of heat. I would marry this soup.

Christopher Allen Kenworthy is a magician,” writes Allan Brown, (who is also a chef.) Courtesy photo.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report Owners Rachel Failmezger and Chef Chris Kenworthy have recently collaborated to open the wildly successful ViNoVA (also spelled Vinova) Tapas and Wine Bar at 124 E. Main Street in Front Royal, and they describe the cuisine as modern European.

For those unfamiliar with what “tapas” are, the word has been loosely translated from Spanish to mean snacks, but the original meaning was ‘cover, or lid’ and it was given because the snacks were served on a dish balanced on, and therefore ‘covering’, the glass.

These tapas dishes are flavorful, and full of variety.

Rachel says that ordering several dishes to your table is like “choosing your own adventure,” and offers a different style of dining, not being the typical idea of dinner, an entrée and side.

“You can pick your own,” she said.

There’s the opportunity to mix

different kinds of dishes, creating a whole new feast every time with the 8 to10 item menu changing weekly.

Chris praises the snack-size dishes also because, he says it gives you control of the timeline. The tapas come out as soon as they are created.

“If you’re in a hurry, you can get dishes right away, as soon as five minutes, but if you have time, you can order a few now, then more later,” he said, and added, “It’s as close to fine dining as you can get. You have a server, but if you want to sit on the couch, it’s informal. There’s also a grotto, where tables are set up in a more private, intimate setting.”

Rachel said it’s great for large groups, to sit around, share food and drink.

When you walk into the restaurant, there is the wonderful aroma of food, and a relaxed feeling with a sofa and low table in the front, smaller tables and more rooms in the back.

They have room for 50 guests, with 10 seats at the full bar.

And if you bring your dog, there’s a patio in the back to accommodate

both of you.

“Rachel and I play eclectic music and have the eclectic artwork. It offers the plan for people to be comfortable,” said Chris.

“At the end of the day, it’s casual and humorous. I like to think of it like a European bistro. People come here after work and there’s not social stratification. There can be lawyers at one end of the bar and other kinds of workers at the other, and all are getting along. There’s a social feel to the place,” Rachel said. “Typically, on Fridays, people talk, and stand around the bar at peak times, and there’s group dining in the back. Fridays and Saturdays have been really busy.”

Their nighttime bartenders, Chris Carbone and Jade Clay, take care of the drinks. Chris came here from Washington, D.C. and Jade is local, as well as being the assistant manager at PaveMint.

When Chris K. was asked what his specialty is, he said, “I like to think they all are,” he said, but added that he really likes to make his handcrafted pasta and sauce dishes.

“These are the most popular and Chris makes his own. Good examples are the goat ravioli and spaghetti with clams,” said Rachel.

Also, he mentioned a current dish, a 4-6 oz steak, which is popular. And right now, they also have three-ounce tenderloins from Manor Line Ranch in Browntown.

Chris brings extensive experience as a cook and chef in fine restaurants.

“I’ve been cooking since I was 17 and spent time in Washington D.C. at the Aquarelle restaurant in the Watergate, and Equinox for a few years. I visited Front Royal 11 years ago, then decided to move out here six years ago. I thought given the opportunity to work here would be awesome,” he said.

He and Rachel became friends and

served as executive director at her and her husband Christian’s PaveMint restaurant for one year then took some time to travel to the Philippines. There he worked in consultation at an Italian-style Trattoria in what he described as “the scuba diving capital of the world” where he got to dive and swim with whale sharks in the ocean there.

“It was awesome-a different experience geographically as well as mentally-it was a different culture and. I

got to see both sides of the fence, to see things from the well-to-do folks and from the labor force in the restaurant,” he said.

Rachel spoke a little about the progression of the restaurant project and her personal history.

“About a year ago, while he was there, I was looking for a project and had the opportunity to lease this space. I presented my concept to the Barnhards (the owners of the building) and even though they had several other offers, they chose me,” she said.

She signed the lease in August 2018.

She describes herself as the administrative manager at both of the restaurants that she is co-owns. PaveMint Taphouse and Grill is the other one and is located at 9 South Commerce Ave., also in Front Royal. She does the marketing and social media, pays the bills and just generally makes sure everything runs smoothly. One of her art works is on the wall at the Tapas bar also.

Rachel gave us a tour and was especially eager to show off the gorgeous, if unusual “Princess Potty” restroom, with a chandelier, gilt mirror, “art deco” flowered wallpaper and huSee VINOVA, 28

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morous artwork. She calls it quirky, and says, “We like it.”

She is a gourmet cook as well and has years of experience, some with the former restaurant in the same spot called Vino y Formaggio, where she worked with Christian before they married.

And, “If I need to cook and serve, I will,” she said.

The Tapas bar has been open for 2 ½ months but since then they’ve been busy and haven’t had a formal grand opening but they said they may do a reception-type grand opening after the leaf and holiday seasons are over and around the first of the year in 2020.

But there are big plans for the Holidays which include bringing back something they’ve done beforethe wildly popular Twelve Days of Christmas menu. This has themed pairings of 12 cocktails and tapas.

Folks are advised to get ahead of the event and check Facebook for days and times to participate.

Rachel talked about the kinds of offerings available and her goal is to introduce many of them to people who aren’t familiar with tapas and may not want to spend much money, so they have come up with ideas for servings at different times with special menus

and pricing.

For example, from Monday to Friday, during Happy Hour from 4-6 p.m. there are 6-8 tapas choices, priced at 3 for $10. She said she feels it is a great introduction, and so far, it’s been really popular. People can choose white, red or sparkling wine for $5 a glass.

“It’s great for people who work late, or after a show or movie to get a nice snack and don’t want the usual kinds of fast food.

The “Midnight Snack” special is good for this also. It from 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. and has tapas at the 3/$10 price as well.

And just recently, they’ve started offering on Sundays, a dish called “Bottomless Paella from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s all you can eat at $20 a person, plus $5 for Sangria and is described as “a Spanish feast that captures the hearts and mouths of the young and old!” But please call to reserve at (540) 252-4672.

Rachel said the paella contents change from week to week, with variations of meat and seafood like shrimp, scallops, chicken, mussels, and chorizo. The ingredients are posted on Sunday mornings on their Facebook page.

“Our focus is to present the best food the town has ever seen, especially when we know what the public

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wants,” she said.

She also mentioned the wine and beer list.

They have 50 types of wine and each kind has a detailed description on the menu in the categories of sweet, rose, red, white and sparkles!!

The BeerNoVa list of beers, include imported beer, many from Germany and Ireland, France, Scotland and the UK. As far as wine is concerned, Rachel said a $28 bottle may be too expensive for some, but is affordable by the glass, and both beer and wine are 99 percent imported from Europe. She said they don’t have domestic, because that is already covered by PaveMint and the Brewery (Front Royal

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Chris said that, “When we conceptualized it, we wanted a different type of establishment on the street, not too formal on the menu, and we like to give a humoristic explanation of it.”

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“It’s a multifaceted place, they agreed, and said that in the spring they may open for lunch.

For now, the restaurant is open to booking large parties. Rooms in the back are private and hold up to 20 people, with tables and chairs, a sofa and low tables. It’s cozy and comfortable and groups can book the entire

The unique restroom a.k.a. “The Princess Potty” at newly opened Vinova reflects the eclectic décor and owners’ casually humorous attitude at the tapas and wine bar at 124 E. Main Street in Front Royal.

restaurant if that is requested. So far, they’ve had office parties and women’s networking events.

“We are only two weeks away from the start of the 2019 holiday season.

Don’t forget to make plans now.

ViNoVA is booking our group room, as well as the full restaurant and in-home private chef dinners now.

Make an appointment to discuss your celebration needs with us. Book your holiday party now before it’s too late,” they say.

As a boon for the area’s animals, Yappy Hour is held every Friday night from 5-7 p.m. and .50 of every drink goes to Warren County’s Humane Society.

ViNoVA Tapas and Wine Bar is located at 124 E. Main Street in Front Royal. Call (540) 252-4672, email vinovafrontroyal.com or visit vinovatapas.com. Find on Facebook at vinova tapas and wine bar.

Regular days/hours are MondayThursday 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.

The restaurant will be open the day before Thanksgiving but closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

– carol@areaguides.com

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Friday, November 8 Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday, November 9 Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

9am - 5pm Crossroads of History Conference at George Washington Hotel, 103 E Piccadilly, Winchester. Atlanta, the Valley, and the Crossroads of History: The Battles and Leaders That Influenced Lincoln’s Reelection in 1864. In August 1864, the outcome of the Civil War hung in the balance, and Abraham Lincoln’s chances for reelection looked doubtful – until a series of pivotal battles around Atlanta and in the Shenandoah Valley helped propel Lincoln to victory. Led by historians Gary Ecelbarger and Scott Patchan, this conference will examine

those events – and the fights and personalities that changed the course of history. The cost will be $27 for SVBF members; $30 for non-members. Lunch will be on your own.

Space will be limited, and pre-registration is required. For more information, call the SVBF at 540-740-4545.

10am African American History Day at Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Rd. Middletown. Inalienable Rights: Free and Enslaved Blacks Crafting a Life in the Shenandoah Valley. Belle Grove will honor its African American history with demonstrations, interpretive programs, and talks. The Hite family at Belle Grove owned and enslaved 276 men, women, and children from 1783 to 1851. Their lives and legacy must not be forgotten. Research is underway to learn about the contributions of the enslaved to the success of the Belle Grove. Please join this ongoing process of discovery and conversation. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, Belle Grove Plantation will be open free of charge and feature special programming on the African American history of the site and of the Shenandoah Valley with speakers and special guests from The Slave Dwelling Project and Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park. http://www.bellegrove.org/ 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm.

Sunday, November 10 Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

5pm History at Sunset at 336 Belle Grove Rd. Middletown. Life in the Borderland: The Limits and Possibilities of Free-

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dom for Enslaved and Free Blacks What did Shenandoah Valley enslaved have to do to earn their freedom? How did free blacks in the area circumnavigate laws which required them to leave the state within a year of acquiring their freedom? Why did some choose to stay in a land where Virginia laws and social codes created racial restrictions that severely limited their freedoms, while others chose to find new lives in an unknown land? These are some of the questions that will be explored during this special History at Sunset program. This will be the final presentation during our special event – Inalienable Rights: Free & Enslaved Blacks Crafting A Life In The Shenandoah Valley.

Meet at Belle Grove Monday, November 11 Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

Monday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Veterans Day The Town of Front Royal Business Offices will be CLOSED in observance of Veterans Day. Trash and recycling collection regularly scheduled for Monday will be collected on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. All other regular trash and recycling collection days will remain the same this week. There will be no yard waste or leaf collections this week. The Town Hall Drive-Thru will also be CLOSED on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Town Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12 in the Warren County Government Center Today Sheetz celebrates Veterans Day at all locations. Sheetz invites all veterans and active duty military personnel to enjoy a free 6 inch turkey sub and a regular size fountain drink at any of Sheetz’s 596 store locations. Sheetz locations offering car washes will also provide a free car wash to veterans and active duty military. Military ID or proof of service must be presented to See CALENDAR, 30

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CALENDAR, from 29 qualify. Monday, Nov. 11 only.

10am and 1pm R-MA Open House at 200 Academy Dr. Front Royal. You and your family are invited to an open house at Randolph-Macon Academy with tours beginning promptly at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Families interested in applying for the second semester (January 27, 2020) or the 2020-2021 school year are invited to come visit with admission counselors, teachers, and students. Middle School (grades 6-8) and Upper School (grades 9-12) tours will include classrooms, athletic and dining facilities, and dorms. Randolph-Macon Academy students thrive in the challenging college-prep environment, and their 100 percent college acceptance rate includes some of the top schools in the country—from the University of Virginia to MIT. The integrated STEAM curriculum ensures students engage their curiosity and connect their learning across multiple disciplines. Inspire the Rise within your child. To learn more about The Power of Rise at Randolph-Macon Academy, or to RSVP to the open house, visit www.rma. edu/open-house, or call 540-636-5484.

Tuesday, November 12 A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

6:30 pm FREE beginner and intermediate line dance class at the Front Royal Moose Lodge (upstairs in the banquet hall), 1340 John Marshall Hwy., Front Royal, Va. 6:30 p.m. (beginners) and 7:15 (intermediate). Need not be a member to attend but must be a member (or member’s guest) to enter social quarters downstairs. Lessons are available to all adults to enjoy fellowship and the love of dance.

Wednesday, November 13 Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Thursday, November 14 Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

Saturday, November 16 9am Scottish “Backyard” Highland Games at Kernstown Battlefield, 610 Battle Park Dr. Winchester. This low-key event is a perfect family outing. The games benefit prostate cancer research. The games start at 9 am. Bagpipers will play throughout the day. Refreshments will be for sale by Shaffer’s BBQ. Please bring your own chairs. noon Vera Bradley, Premier Designs and Thirty-One Bingo Fundraiser at John H. Enders Fire Hall, 9 S. Buchmarsh St, Berryville. Doors open at 12:00 and Bingo starts at 1:00. Event benefits the nonprofit Blue Ridge Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship. $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

14 prize-filled games. Raffles for Grand Prize, 50/50 and themed baskets. Various food items and beverages will be available.

Proceeds will provide scholarships for students with special needs and funds to help care for our therapy horses and ponies.

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Tickets can be purchased online at https:// Nov2019bingo.brownpapertickets.com 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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2pm “Singin’ in the Rain” in the Robinson Auditorium of Handley Library, 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester. The Magic Lantern Theater will screen the timeless Hollywood musical featuring memorable performances by Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor. “Singin’...” is ranked by the American Film Institute as the #1 movie musical of all time. The showing is co-sponsored by the Friends of Handley Library and is free and open to the public. For information, link to www.magiclanterntheater.org, email info@magiclanterntheater. org or call 540-678-0963.

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Wednesday, November 20 7pm Free Drama Performance at R-MA, 200 Academy Dr. Front Royal. Randolph-Macon Academy’s Performing Arts Department will present its 2019 Fall production of Elliot Davis’ and James Bourne’s musical, Loserville. The show, which will take place in Melton Memorial Gymnasium

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Thursday, November 28 Thanksgiving Front Royal‘s Business Offices will be CLOSED today in observance of Thanksgiving.

Friday, November 29 Front Royal‘s Business Offices will be CLOSED today in observance of Thanksgiving.

Tuesday, November 19 6:30 pm FREE beginner and intermediate line dance class at the Front Royal Moose Lodge (upstairs in the banquet hall), 1340 John Marshall Hwy., Front Royal, Va. 6:30 p.m. (beginners) and 7:15 (intermediate). Need not be a member to attend but must be a member (or member’s guest) to enter social quarters downstairs. Lessons are available to all adults to enjoy fellowship and the love of dance.

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

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Newspaper. To place an ad contact Alison Duvall by calling 540-551-2072 or via email: alisond@warrencountyreport.com Tuesday, December 3 6:30 pm FREE beginner and intermediate line dance class at the Front Royal Moose Lodge (upstairs in the banquet hall), 1340 John Marshall Hwy., Front Royal, Va.

6:30 p.m. (beginners) and 7:15 (intermediate). Need not be a member to attend but must be a member (or member’s guest) to enter social quarters downstairs. Lessons are available to all adults to enjoy fellowship and the love of dance.

Wednesday, December 4 6:30pm - 7:30pm Handley Library

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

More information: contact Jodie Barnett, DPT at 540-635-0730 or jbarnett@valleyhealthlink.com Saturday, December 7 The Annual Christmas Parade will be held today. The Front Royal/Warren County Chamber of Commerce sponsors this event.

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