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The Phantom Pro 4 t drone was used to conduct the aerial roof inspection requested by the EDA.

R-MA Unmanned Flight Operations Director Brian Kelly explains the EDA’s request and the plan to obtain the information they need.

An image of the roof provided by the Phantom Pro 4 t

Home to a flight program that has taught teenagers to fly since 1985, Randolph-Macon Academy added drones to the curriculum with an “Unmanned Flight Operations” class in 2017. Now, with the hiring of Brian J. Kelly in November, the Academy will be taking the drone program to a level no other high school in the country can claim, according to a news release from the school..

A pioneer in the field of drones, Mr. Kelly is the founder and CEO of National Drone Services. He is also an awardwinning television executive producer, writer, and director.

Having been on board at R-MA for only a few weeks, he has already laid the groundwork for a drone program that will impact not just the Academy and the students, but the local community as well.

The purpose of the developing drone program is to train students on the skills, platforms, and technologies needed for them to be successful in a variety of career paths that involve the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The drone industry is growing rapidly, with nearly 100,000 jobs expected to be added within the next five years. Through experiential and

classroom learning and realworld projects, R-MA graduates will be uniquely poised to take advantage of this rapidly emerging market.

The overall program will focus on five career pathways: Engineering and Construction, Agriculture, Aerial Cinematography (for television and film), Energy and Infrastructure Management, and Emergency Response Management. Students will accomplish the FAA certification (a.k.a. Part 107) while gaining hands-on experience flying drones.

“The FAA drone certification process is currently only a knowledge test and does not require students to have any experience actually flying drones,” said Mr. Kelly. “As a result, there is a tremendous need for drone pilots who have operational experience.”

The R-MA program includes drone aircraft that are capable of capturing thermal imagery, rendering point cloud 3D models and conducting multispectral scanning of plant health life.

They can be used to search and

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Mr. Kelly has already reached out to a number of organizations in the region to discuss forming community partnerships where students will have the opportunity to work on actual projects while gaining valuable hands on experience. Interest in the R-MA program has been immediate.

On December 11th, as part of an agreement with the Warren County Economic Development Authority, Mr. Kelly and new EDA Executive Director, Doug Parsons, brought a team of students out to a local commercial property that the EDA is hop-

ing to sell. The R-MA team was tasked with conducting an aerial roof inspection and survey of the property located at 426 Baugh Drive in Front Royal. EDA is currently courting several firms considering relocating to Front Royal. The sale of the multiuse commercial property could mean hundreds of jobs for the local community.

“This program represents a unique opportunity for R-MA students,” said Mr. Kelly. “They are gaining experience working with ‘clients,’ planning missions, flying missions, collecting imagery, and providing actionable data that clients can and will use. With this type of experience students can obtain summer jobs, enhance college prospects, or head directly into the (post high school) workforce. I am not aware of any other high school in the U.S. that is operating a drone program at this level.”

Mr. Kelly will run a three-week course during the Academy’s upcoming J-Term beginning on January 7th. He will continue to develop curriculum and community partnerships over the next few months. A summer drone course will be offered, and the full range of drone classes will be available for the 2020-21 academic year.

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INDICTMENTS 2019 December Indictments OCTOBER TERM Kendall Wayne Turner The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Kendall Wayne Turner, 20, of the 3000 block of W. Duck St., Front Royal, VA 22630, with four counts.

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substance, to-wit: Methamphetamine. COUNT THREE: did feloniously and unlawfully, knowingly or intentionally, possess a Schedule I or II controlled substance.

COUNT FOUR: did unlawfully and feloniously, while a prisoner in a state, local, or community correctional facility or in the custody of an employee thereof, procure, sell, secrete or possess a Schedule II controlled substance. Dates of the offenses were on or about October 11, and November 1, 2019.

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Shawn Matthew Cherry The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about July 18, 2018, in the County of Warren, Shawn Matthew Cherry, 53, of Bubb Ln., Bentonville, VA 22610, did feloniously and unlawfully distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin.

James Wesley Johnson The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about August 25, 2018, in the County of Warren, James Wesley Johnson, 46, address unknown, did feloniously and unlawfully, knowingly or intentionally, possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Amphetamine.

Willie Robert Robbins The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about April 8, 2019, in the County of Warren, Willie Robert Robbins, 42, of the 800 block of W. 14th St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did feloniously and unlawfully, without authority, with the intention of converting goods or merchandise to his own or another’s use, without having paid the full purchase price thereof, or

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Sara Ivy Bane The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about December 22, 2018, in the County of Warren, Sara Ivy Bane, 32, of the 20000 block of Senedo Rd., Woodstock, VA, 22664, did feloniously and unlawfully, knowingly or intentionally, possess a Schedule I or II controlled substance.

Paul Harrison Nupdal The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about October 17, 2019, in the County of Warren, Paul Harrison Nupdal, 22, of the 2900 block of Rivermont Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, did feloniously and unlawfully, by force, intimidation or deception, and without legal justification or excuse, seize, take, transport, detain or secrete Kiah Alexis Schaffert, with the intent to deprive such person of her personal liberty.

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Small engine repair business has good reviews from local customers

Jason Gardner repaired this piece of equipment, which had an engine problem, at his home.

This was one of the chainsaws that Jason Gardner successfully put back into working condition in his basement business in Front Royal.

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He gives his grandfather credit for teaching him the basics of mechanical repairs when he was a child.

“He really taught me a lot of stuff that he knew how to do,” he said.

The rest he learned as he grew up by working on all kinds of more advanced equipment. He started his business about a year and a half ago after a back injury left him unable to work at his regular job.

He said, “I could pay all my bills and then I couldn’t!”

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Jason says his business, which he operates out of his basement, is doing all right and describes it as “slow but steady.”

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mowers, generators, pressure washers and tillers.

Jason moved here 15 years ago from Southern Virginia and likes it here, saying, “A place is whatever you make of it, whether you like it or not.”

He’s proud of the 24 five-star reviews he has received on Google in the last few months from satisfied customers, and one as recent as a few days after Christmas from former Front Royal Mayor Hollis Tharpe.

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And there’s another job he is proud of.

“One cool thing I did was for the Inland Port. They got my name from Google and called me.

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Jason said, “They dropped it off at 10 a.m., and it was done by 3:28 p.m.!”

His ad on Facebook shows what he can do and reads in part, “Did you know that we can order parts? We are also open seven days a week and have the longest hours out of all our competition. So,

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Following are a few of the many good reviews he received online.

SF, “I have had to contact Jason on several occasions for different issues (radiators, fans, and other similar items) and I can’t speak highly enough about how responsive he has been to each request.

He has come to the house

quickly and was very thorough in the work he did. It was obvious that customer satisfaction and quality were a priority.”

TE, “Jason is a fine young man growing his own small engine business. Being new around here I just thought, ‘well he has good reviews, let’s try him.’ He is extremely polite and kept me in the loop.

He was priced right. He knew what needed to be done and how to fix it. He didn’t make me feel stupid for overfilling the oil in my own effort to make the machine work. I highly recommend him for his services and will use again if I have needs.”

KL, “I took several of my lawnmowers to different places that sold and repaired the brands of lawnmowers we have to have them fixed and was told it would cost more to repair them than it would to replace them. I looked up small engine repair on Google and got Jason’s information. I gave him a call, dropped my mowers off the same day and he had them up and running in no time at all. One was actually ready that day. So we took a chain saw to him and

it runs beautifully and the leaf blower. If you can’t afford a new one Jason can fix it up like new!!!! We are so happy we found him. Also, he is affordable. If I could give him 10 stars I would!”

Jason’s response to this review was, “Ma’am you are a wonderful customer I wish I had ten just like you. You’re always pleasant to talk with and understanding. I thank you so much for your review and your business. Look forward to doing more with you in the future.”

GK, “He has been servicing my tractors and 4-wheelers, plus a couple of repairs. I’ll definitely continue to use him for my small engine needs.”

Jason’s response was, “Thank you, G for your business. It is always a pleasure when you stop by the shop..always have a crazy story to tell and it makes for some good laughs.”

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Local team set to take the frigid Polar Plunge in 2020 C&C Frozen Treats will host a related fundraiser on January 18 to support the Special Olympics

This happy group of unicorns posed for a photo on the boardwalk as they prepared to take part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) True Blue Polar Plunge in Virginia Beach in 2019. The event raises money to support the Special Olympics.

Tabitha Turner and Kollette Henry are shown here in the water at the 2019 Polar Plunge. They participate every year and have fun, but Kollette said that the look on her face shows how cold the water was.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report The Colony is calling you!

Don’t know what the Colony is? This is the collective name of a group of penguins – ani-

mals that love cold water. Organizers of an event called the Polar Plunge use this challenge to recruit hardy folks who raise money and then take a frigid winter dip into oceans, lakes and rivers in support of the Special Olympics.

And in support of this event, a local business, Front Royal’s C & C Frozen Treats, is helping to support their mission.

The ice cream shop, owned

by William and Nina Huck, will host a fundraiser on Saturday, January 18 from 2 - 9 p.m. at 409 East Main St. Front Royal.

“Come buy some ice cream during this event and 20 percent of the day’s sales will go to support our local chapter of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) True Blue Polar Plunge Team. This group raises money to help support our special needs community for

them to be able to participate in The Special Olympics. Our local team will be present to answer questions and scoop ice cream,” they say.

There will also be t-shirts for sale that support law-enforcement. They’re dark blue, with an American-flag motif.

Kollette Henry is a friend of Nina’s, and she recruited the Hucks to help with this year’s fundraiser. She also got funding support from Main Street photographer, Tina Tolliver.

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“It’s very humbling. When we walk on the boardwalk, a lot of the Special Olympics kids are there and ask us to stop and take pictures with them. It was an exhilarating feeling. We felt like superstars!” she said.

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After her first time, she was asked if she would return the next year. She enthusiastically said “Yes!” Kollette said she got involved four years ago when a friend, Tabitha Turner, of the Moose Lodge in Luray who was going to the Plunge, asked her to go along just to share travel expenses.

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Participants in the Polar Plunge are all law-enforcement members. Sarah Baker from Fredericksburg originally got Tabitha involved. The group, of mainly female friends, that includes Kollette, her two daughters, Melissa Moore, Crystal Talley, and Sarah Baker, go down south yearly

to take part in a penguin-cold plunge in the ocean in Virginia Beach.

The Plunge this year will take place on February 8, 2020 at the Hilton Oceanfront Hotel, 3001 Atlantic Ave. in Virginia Beach.

Each year, the 8-10 local members dress up in fun

theme costumes for the event, like dogs from 101 Dalmatians, superheroes, or unicorns. This year, they will face the cold water as trolls.

“We like to put our own spin on it,” Kollette said.

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There are some other activities at the event like the one mile run and a judged costume contest. A huge tent is set up with games to pass the time which also functions as an ice breaker.

Kollette noted that their small group is part of a 100-member team from all over Virginia.

But she said that there are at least 1,000 participants and two years ago, they became aware of a group called “The Ghostbusters” from North Carolina who showed up and who also travel around taking part in other Plunges. The costumes are optional, and some just wear bathing suits.

“But a few men dress in diapers!” she has observed.

They always find lodging close to the beach and after getting out of the water, they warm up with a hot shower.

She said the costumes provide some warmth as well.

When asked about the safety measures, she said there are lifeguards in the water who make sure no one goes too far out, and EMT squads as well as law-enforcement officers stand nearby in case of any health problems.

“But I’ve never seen anyone need them,” she said.

She said people can stay in the water as long as they want, but she waded in up to her hips, and no further.

Each person must raise at least $100 to participate, and Kollette has found several ways to raise money like selling tshirts, coffee mugs and organizing paint nights, as well as the upcoming event at C&C’s ice cream shop.

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She sends any donations directly to the Special Olympics with each donor’s name. A code is supplied to use for tax purposes.

Kollette added that she and the team are still working on getting local law enforcement officers from the Front Royal Police Department and Warren County Sheriff ’s Office to participate, but so far, no one has volunteered.

She greatly appreciates their donations, but still hopes to see some members make the trip to Virginia Beach.

The Polar Plunge Virginia website is https://polarplunge. com/vabeach/.

Their website says that donations go to fund the event that, “is so much more than an icy dip into the Atlantic Ocean.

The funds raised help Special Olympics Virginia provide year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities, and health services to more than 25,000 athletes of all abilities.”

And they add that, “Our goal is to create a world where every single person is accepted and welcomed. Together, our colony of supporters is helping to make the world a better, healthier, and more joyful place – one athlete, one volunteer, one family member and one plunger at a time.”

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By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report On December 10th, 2019, the last official meeting of the Warren County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 9:00 a.m. During the meeting three board members gave their final comments as elected county officials.

Each outgoing member – South River Supervisor Linda Glavis, North River Supervisor Dan Murray, and Shenandoah District Supervisor Tom Sayre – took time to thank their constituents for their support over the years, as well as offering advice to their incoming replacements.

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Each one had their own private message to the community.

The first to speak was South River Supervisor Linda Glavis, who stated, “I just want to thank Emily for all of your wonderful help in keeping us all straight. I also want to thank Doug Stanley and all the county department heads and staff.

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“I would like to go down on a bit of the list of some of the projects that have happened in the Shenandoah District over the last four years. We had the Morgan Ford Bridge replacement, which has been discussed, at a cost of $8,950,499.

That was state money. The Happy Creek Road and Morgan Ford Road project are already in the schedule to be done. I think that is going to take place within two years. That will cost $10,500,000. There’s Old Oregon Road: Phase Two and Phase Three was completed in July 2019 at $298,000. That was a rural rustic project that was completed in the spring of 2016. Leach Run Parkway was completed with bike lanes and that was in the amount of $15,870,000. And I thank Bob Childress for helping get these figures.

“The railroad project, which

is with the Federal Department of Transportation, is for the fly over for Rockland Road that we have been fighting for. This is done, this will happen, for the people coming in behind us on the board, this is done as of about six months ago. This will cost $15,500,900. That overpass is now in the process of being engineered,” Sayre continued.

Sayre went on to list more projects that the county was involved in, “Here are some of the educational projects we have done, such as renovating Ressie Jefferies Elementary School. There we put a new entrance, completed the roof replacement, replaced a metal canopy and reconfigured the parking areas. That was a project cost of $5,374,198.

“We also built a new Warren County Middle School. That project was completed in August of 2018 and it was done at a cost of $47,088,00.

“We also have a Riverton Elementary School renovation

that we just voted on. We also had a social services building (Warren County Health and Human Services Complex), and we had a delayed ribbon cutting, I didn’t have anything to do with that. The ribbon cutting ceremony was done in 2017.

“The reason why I remember that was because I was walking around and I was followed by the Sheriff and two deputies, they were trying to intimidate me. That’s the truth,” Sayre said.

Sayre continued to list other projects completed under his term and went back to talk about road projects he was involved in during his term.

He mentioned the work done to Farmview Road in the Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District, which project came in at a cost of $165,897, and added Tomahawk Way Phase Two at a cost of $298,590.

Sayre emphasized how the citizens living in these areas had hated all the dust.

Second from left, Walter Mabe, incoming supervisor for the Shenandoah District, listens carefully as outgoing Supervisor Tom Sayre talks about his history in that role. Sayre outlined all of the projects he was involved with, and his presentation included costs and their current status.

“So, these projects help eliminate all the dust and people now love it out there,” he reported.

He then mentioned several more projects and the cost of each project he was involved in while reminding the assembled board and citizens that 50 percent of the cost was funded by the state, 25 percent by the homeowners and the remaining 25 percent by the county.

Sayre highlighted ongoing

struggle with the surrounding railroad crossings, and noted that the Fairground Road, Sixth Street, Shenandoah Shores Road, and Happy Creek railroad crossings all were improved or fixed during his term in office.

At the end of his rundown of the projects completed and/or funded, Sayre thanked everyone for their support, and he addressed Walter Mabe, his replacement “Walt, I hope everything goes smooth for you. Step up to the plate and get active, and Northern Shenandoah Regional Commission is a nice board to be on. The Airport Commission is a good one to be on too. A lot of things happening on that commission. I would like to wish all of you the best of luck. God Bless you.”

On January 1, 2020 the new members of the Warren County Board of Supervisors will assume their seats.

Delores Oates will take North River District Supervisor seat, Cheryl Cullers will take the South River District Supervisor seat, and Walter Mabe will take the seat of the Shenandoah River District.

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Supervisors offer a wrap up of their role in 2019 events One report shows Front Royal/Warren County Economic Development Authority is cleared to make loans again

At left, Chairman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors Dan Murray listens to his last report given by Front Royal/Warren County Economic Development Authority Executive Director Doug Parsons at the County’s December 10th meeting.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report On the morning of December 10th, Warren County Board of Supervisors met for one last time in 2019 and heard end-ofthe-year reports from officials of state and county departments.

But first they were entertained by the Ressie Jeffries Elementary School Choir singing holiday songs, including Deck the Halls.

At the meeting, supervisors heard from Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), but also spent time listening to the current progress of the embattled Front Royal/ Warren County Economic Development Authority (EDA).

The report, given by the EDA’s current Executive Director Doug Parsons, was accompanied by some skepticism and comments from a member of the board concerning one of the projects.

When Parsons listed the projects, he mentioned that the EDA has a new and strong prospect for the 426 Baugh Drive building.

At the end of Parsons’s report,

outgoing Shenandoah Supervisor Thomas Sayre asked, “In regards to Baugh Drive, when our board agreed to do this bridge loan that was supposed to last for like 30 days, and it was supposed to bring jobs to the community, instead of just ending up being like a warehouse that would end up having only two employees running the big buildings, that was supposed to be the end result of that. I hope in the end there are going to be jobs in that?” asked Sayre.

Parsons responded, “This particular prospect was that they would bring 55 to 60 jobs to start and then ramp up to one hundred jobs. It would be a manufacturer. I would think that there would be a respectable amount of capital investment.

It would employ many people and many different trades in the building.”

“In the name of God, I hope that happens.

We’ve taken a lot of heat for that and there has been a lot of misunderstanding. I hope that it happens,” Sayre said.

Before that exchange, Parsons gave the following report, “The EDA has submitted the majority of the proposed adjusted journal entries to Yount, Hyde and Barbour for their work on the

EDA’s Fiscal Year 2018 Audit Report, and said he had reached out to Yount, Hyde, and Barbour to ask for a time frame for when their report will be finished. He said he would report back when he had received it.

Parsons also reported that Joe Boatwright of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has completed his review of the EDA’s loan

Vice Chairman of Warren County’s Board of Supervisors, Tom Sayre, listens to his last report from Ed Carter of the Virginia Department of Transportation.

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Parsons told the board that he will continue to work with Boatwright and EDA’s board of directors to form the required loan committee so the EDA

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are also working on a proposed budget for the calendar year of 2020 that we would need to continue operations. We will present a plan to the BOS in January showing our operational budget and our current debt situation,” he said.

Parsons then reported on the status of several EDA-owned properties. The roofing supplies arrived to the site at 1324 Progress Drive and construction was due to begin sometime that week. At 400 Kendrick Lane, the EDA continues to explore the costs of repairing the roof, and they are taking into consideration the solar panels and the fact that they will have to be temporarily moved. The EDA is also working on finding a new home for those panels. The EDA is also working with the

client at 404 Fairground Road to move forward towards closing.

Parsons then addressed prospects that the EDA is involved in. The EDA continues to entertain two prospects for the Avtex site and another for a parcel of land at Stephens Industrial Park and one for the apartments.

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Parsons reported on Leach Run Parkway, noting that the contractor, Branch Civil, is on site and working on the remaining items to close the project.

Sod is in place on the northern end of the project and at the bioretention pond at the corner of the Parkway and John Marshall Highway. The EDA will have to wait until spring to close the project, he said.

Parsons reported on business retention as well, “Over the last month I’ve met with several more of our existing businesses in Warren County. I’m glad to report that many of these companies have plans to expand and we are working with them to identify resources and in some cases, real estate and/or buildings for them to consider.

We’ve brought in the Virginia Economic Development Partnership to provide resources and explore incentives for the companies.”

At the beginning of the meeting, before they heard from the EDA, supervisors listened to a report from Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) Edinburg Residency Administrator Ed Carter, who covers Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke and Warren Counties.

Carter reported on the following the following projects that VDOT has completed.

They have: • completed brush cutting on routes 631 and 632.

• addressed brush cutting sight distance issues at the intersection of Routes 678 and 618 and will be cutting brush on Route 677 this month.

• performed shoulder and ditch repairs on Route 619 and will continue on Route 637 this month.

• conducted operations on Route 647 and lined with rap stone.

• repaired slope on Route 607 and this month will be repairing slope failure and gabion baskets on Route 638.

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• repaired potholes on various routes throughout Warren County and are scheduled to continue throughout the remainder of the month.

• made base and asphalt repairs at Linden Park and Ride and will begin slope mowing during the month of December.

VDOT is partially mobilized for weather events for the higher elevations, he reported. The VDOT report included several ongoing projects in Warren County also. These were: • that the Morgan Ford Bridge approach repairs are now completed and the road has since been reopened.

• that all the scheduled Rural Rustics have been completed.

Carter said that VDOT is currently looking at mitigation options for 11 issues which have been reviewed in the field with Deputy County Administrator Bob Childress. He informed the board that VDOT is currently waiting on environmental clearance to remove exposed rebar at Indian Hollow Ridge. They also expect to remove three hazardous trees on Browntown Road within the next thirty days.

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Two charged with murder in death of Tristen Ryan Brinklow In reference to the above, the investigators with the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office have obtained charges on the following individuals.

Richard Crouch, 35 years old from Front Royal, was charged with one count each of:

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Prohibition against concealment of dead body George Good, 28 years old from Front Royal, was charged with one count each of: §18.2-32. First degree murder §18.2-47. Abduction §18.2-323.02.

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Currently Long Bridge, built in 1904 and owned by CSX, carries every passenger, commuter, and CSX freight train that crosses the Potomac River. But it has only two tracks, and is at 98 percent capacity in peak times. The new bridge will relieve this bottleneck, providing track for passenger and commuter trains while freight trains exclusively use the existing Long Bridge.

“CSX is proud of the innovative agreement reached with the Commonwealth of Virginia which will advance our goals for increased safety, efficiency, and volume growth while meeting the public’s desire for more passenger rail service to relieve commuter traffic congestion in the I-95 corridor,” said Jim Foote, President and Chief Executive Officer of CSX. “We thank Governor Northam, Secretary Valentine, and her team for their leadership on this partnership that

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Express (VRE) service by 75 percent along the I-95 corridor, with 15-minute intervals during peak periods and adding weekend service; Increasing Amtrak service to Newport News and allowing for improved schedule of the third Amtrak train to Norfolk; Laying the foundation for Southeast High Speed Rail through the acquisition of the abandoned S-Line which runs from Petersburg into North Carolina; and Preserving an existing freight

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The Commonwealth is bringing together federal, state, and regional partners to fund the proposal, with Amtrak playing a critical role. The Amtrak Board of Directors has approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commonwealth that outlines their commitment to this program.

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Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment is completing a study of the I-95 Corridor. One preliminary finding estimates a $12.5 billion cost to build one additional lane in each direction for approximately 50 miles—with congestion returning in the peak period the day it opens.

“As we work to maximize investments in highways, transit, and Metro, this partnership creates an unprecedented opportunity to unlock the poten-

tial of rail and commuter rail, and allows Virginia to focus on customer service, reliability, and performance,” said Secretary of Transportation Shannon Valentine. “This also provides the critical infrastructure needed to explore options to expand rail to other corridors in the Commonwealth.”

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In addition, the acquisition of portions of the Buckingham Branch will preserve a future opportunity to create an eastwest “college” corridor.

“VRE already moves the equivalent of one lane of traffic off I-95 and I-395 each day,” said Jennifer Mitchell, Director of Virginia’s Department of Rail and Public Transportation. “This agreement will allow Virginia to move double the number of people at a fraction of the cost.”

The Stephen F. Fuller Institute at George Mason University estimates rail commuters will contribute an additional $2 billion annually to Virginia due to expanded commuter activity made possible by a new Long Bridge.

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On Dec. 20, 2019, a raccoon was involved in an altercation with a dog near High Knob Ct., between Front Royal and Linden in Warren County.

The raccoon was killed in the event, and later tested positive for rabies, according to the Lord Fairfax Health District.

“These animals no longer pose a threat,” said Lord Fairfax Health District Director Dr. Colin Greene, “however, everyone should be aware 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 health department further advises: • Never approach or touch wild animals, especially any raccoon, fox, skunk or bat, particularly if it is behaving oddly or if it is out in the day-

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Finally, if in doubt, or if you have a question, call the Frederick/Winchester Health Department at 540-722-3480.

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LCS is a fast, agile, missionfocused- platform designed for operation in near-shore environments yet capable of open-ocean operation. It is designed to defeat asymmetric “anti-access” threats such as mines, quiet diesel submarines and fast surface craft.

The ship’s technological benefits allow for swapping mission packages quickly, meaning sailors can support multiple missions, such as surface warfare, mine warfare, or anti-submarine warfare. Designed to defeat threats such as mines, quiet diesel submarines and fast surface craft, littoral combat ships are a bold departure from traditional Navy shipbuilding programs.

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Sousa is now a part of a longstanding tradition of serving in the Navy our nation needs.

“I saw the opportunities my mother and father got after they joined the Navy, and it inspired me to join,” said Sousa.

“My brother also served in the Navy.”

Sousa is part of a warfighting team that readily defends America at all times.

“My proudest accomplishment is leading junior sailors and watching them excel, knowing I made a positive impact on them,” said Sousa.

Sousa is playing an important part in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.

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

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

Serving in the Navy, Sousa is learning about being a more respectable leader, sailor and person through handling numerous responsibilities.

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As a Navy culinary specialist, White is responsible for maintaining high quality food service, cleanliness and wellbalanced nutrition his fellow submariners.

Jobs are highly varied aboard the submarine. Approximately 130 sailors make up the submarine’s crew, doing everything from handling weapons to maintaining nuclear reactors.

Attack submarines are designed to hunt down and destroy enemy submarines and surface ships; strike targets ashore with cruise missiles; carry and deliver Navy SEALs; carry out intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions; and engage in mine warfare. Their primary tactical advantage is stealth, operating undetected under the sea for long periods of time.

Because of the demanding environment aboard submarines, personnel are accepted only after rigorous testing and observation. Submariners are some of the most highly trained and skilled people in the Navy. Regardless of their specialty, everyone has to learn how everything on the ship works and how to respond in emergencies to become “qualified in submarines” and earn the right to wear the coveted gold or silver dolphins on their uniform.

Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community, and career, White is most proud of being promoted to petty officer third class, earning his Enlisted Submarine Warfare Specialist qualification and completing a successful deployment.

“The day I was pinned for my warfare device was a very exciting day that took 10 months to accomplish, through dedicated studying, long hours and hard work,” said White.

Being stationed in Pearl Harbor, often referred to as the gateway to the Pacific in defense circles, means White is serving in a part of the world taking on a new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances, and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.

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

The Navy has been pivotal in helping maintain peace and stability in the Pacific region for decades. The Pacific is home to more than 50 percent of the world’s population, many of the world’s largest and smallest economies, several of the world’s largest militaries, and many U.S. allies.

The U.S. Pacific Fleet is the world’s largest fleet command, encompassing 100 million square miles, nearly half the Earth’s surface, from Antarctica to the Arctic Circle and from the West Coast of the United States into the Indian Ocean.

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Mayor Tewalt and the board engaged in a helpful dialog about the need to come to a consensus on the future of the Afton Inn. Options discussed included the Town buying the building back, proceeding ahead with renovations, or removing the building. As part of their commitment to the project, the EDA voted to approve an engineering study to determine what it will take to weatherize the building and ensure its structural integrity.

The Mayor also expressed a desire to facilitate communication between the EDA and the Town Council to find a compromise on the Front Royal Police Department. He stated that the Town would like to move ahead on securing their own permanent financing in February when the bond market opens again. While the principal amount on the construction loan is not in dispute, the EDA Directors pressed the Mayor to work with the Town Council to come to an agreement about the amount of money the EDA has paid in interest on the loan.

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The next EDA regular board meeting will be Friday, January 24, 2020.

EDA Hosts Industry Roundtable On Thursday, December 19, EDA Executive Director Doug Parsons hosted an Industry Roundtable luncheon for local business and industry leaders at the Virginia Inland Port.

Nancy Price from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) and Jeanian Clark from Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) were the featured speakers. Price, Business Manager for the Business Retention and Expansion team at VEDP, spoke about the broad range of re-

sources the Commonwealth of Virginia has to offer existing businesses. Clark shared the many workforce training resources LFCC can offer Warren County businesses.

Parsons explained that these informal gatherings are an important component of economic development work and one he enjoys facilitating. Getting local business and industry leaders around the table discussing issues of common interest and concern builds community. That sense of community is key to investing and growing the local economy. Turnout continues to grow at these quarterly events.

Parsons, along with Warren County Administrator Doug Stanley, was pleased to introduce the new Board of Supervisors members Cheryl Cullers, Delores Oates, and Walter Mabe to the attendees. They participated in the roundtable discussion and heard firsthand the opportunities and challenges local business leaders were experiencing, chief among them was the need for

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Fatal Crash in Warren County Virginia State Police Senior Trooper R. Riggs is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Warren County. The crash occurred December 26, 2019 at 3:20 p.m. on Route 661 (Fairground Road) at 3 tenths of a mile west of Route 658 (Rockland Road).

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A 2006 Chevrolet Impala was traveling east on Rt. 661, when it crossed a double yellow center-line, ran off the roadway left, down an embankment, through a fence, and collided with a tree.

The driver of the Chevrolet, Donna, L. Stump, 60, of Front Royal, Va., died at the scene as a result of her injuries. Stump was not wearing a seat-belt.

Stump’s remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiners in Manassas for an autopsy and examination.

A medical emergency is being considered as a factor in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

REC Power Costs Decrease in 2020 In 2020, the power bill from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) for a typical home using 1,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) per month will

go down $3 per month.

“This reduction is a result of REC’s long-term wholesale power contract with Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) and its diversified portfolio of energy resources,” said Matt Faulconer, manager of external affairs. “REC’s relationship with ODEC provides access to affordable wholesale power, and that directly benefits REC’s members-owners in the form of this bill decrease.”

The reduction will show up on electric bills under the line item titled Power Cost Adjustment (PCA), and will appear on bills starting in January. The PCA, in addition to Electricity Supply Service rate, recovers the costs to generate and transmit power, which vary from year-to-year.

While the total bill reduction will vary depending on a member-owner’s electricity use, the savings REC is passing along is .3 cents per kWh. In addition to effectively managing wholesale power costs, REC and ODEC’s other member cooperatives are working to increase the use of renewable energy, with sev-

eral solar facilities expected to soon be added across Virginia.

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Seeks Approval to Test Innovative Rate Program Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) wants to pay its member-owners to use less electricity during certain hours in the summer, according to an application filed Friday with the State Corporation Commission.

“While utilities traditionally charge the same rate per kilowatt hour regardless of when electricity is used, the actual costs of producing that electricity varies significantly depending on the time of day and time of year,” said David Koogler, REC’s senior vice president of member services and external affairs. “Of the nearly 9,000 hours in a year, just five hours in the summer help determine a significant portion of the cost that REC pays for wholesale electricity the following year.”

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Measure the reductions in wholesale power costs that will be passed along directly to pilot participants and indirectly to all member-owners.

Here’s how it would work for member-owners participating in the pilot project: Participants will be notified the evening before a peak event by their preferred communication channel, including text, email and social media.

The peak events will typically be between 4 and 6 p.m. on hot summer afternoons, and it is expected that approximately 15 events would be called between June and September.

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Front Royal based author Charles P. Lickson’s A Warrior of Many Faces is based on factual events centered upon a true modern American hero – J.C. Herbert Bryant. Bryant and his family have Winchester roots. Because of the clandestine nature of J.C.’s past work, certain names of persons, ships and places have had to be changed or rearranged book for the good of all concerned. This fact-based novel format does not blur the fact that JC has achieved amazing successes in the United States and around the world.

JC, already a young wounded Navy warrior, met with Castro in the mountains of Sierra Maestra, Cuba and has had his life endangered more than once including in Venezuela during the early days of the Chavez Socialist revolution.

JC, now retired from clandestine service, has always “soldiered on” in the military, law enforcement and the intelligence arena.

Author Charles P. Lickson a former practicing lawyer, federal judge’s law clerk, U.S. Army officer, mediator and adjunct associate professor of political science at Shenandoah University will meet readers at a book signing at the Winchester Book Gallery on the Downtown Mall, Winchester, Virginia on Sunday, January

The Town Council is searching for citizens interested in assisting the community by serving on the Urban Forestry Advisory Commission (UFAC). UFAC is a 6-member panel appointed by Council and they are responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of an Urban Forestry Management Program, for the education of the general public about proper tree care practices, and to support the efforts of other groups interested in urban forestry in the Town. Those interested must be citizens living within Front Royal or Warren County. This is a 4-year term.

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He exited the truck and found a male lying on the ground. A call was placed to 9-1-1.

WPD and Emergency Medical Services from Winchester Fire and Rescue were called to the scene. The male, identified as Michael Kenneth Martin, 56 years old, with no fixed address, was transported to Winchester Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds.

An advanced accident investigator and a detective from WPD responded to the scene to investigate the incident. It is expected that no charges will be placed.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Week at Shenandoah occurs Monday, Jan. 20, through Friday, Jan. 24, both on campus and around Winchester. Events are free and open to the public.

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“We organized this week around the theme ‘Resistance, Resilience and Activism’ and the question, ‘How has Dr. King inspired you?’” said Associate Provost Amy Sarch, Ph.D. “This is an important week to bring the campus and community together to honor Dr. King’s legacy with discus-

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On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Mangyang Yeath Kur, founder and director of Humanity Helping Sudan Project, speaks from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Armstrong Hall and from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Halpin-Harrison Hall, Stimpson Auditorium. Kur will discuss the South Sudanese refugee crisis and his company 734 Coffee, which gives back to the Sudanese people.

Also on Tuesday, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Brandt Student Center, Professor of Sport Management Brian Wigley, Ed.D., discusses the 1968 Olympic protest in the presentation “More Than ‘Black Power.” This presentation explores the little-known Olympic Project for Human Rights, the influence of prominent sociologist Harry Edwards, and how athletics played a role in the Civil Rights Movement.

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Goodson Chapel-Recital Hall, conservatory students under the direction of Associate Professor of Voice Byron Jones, D.M.A, illustrate the theme of persistence and resistance through instrumental music, sung and spoken word, and dance. Connections will be drawn between the slave experience and Dr. King’s reflection on the centennial of emancipation.

A ball pit is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Brandt Student Center on Jan. 20 and 21. Students are encouraged to join others to talk about difficult topics.

Throughout the week, workshops will be held where students and faculty can learn and practice skills for facilitating dialogues across differences. Several presentations about activism, resistance and resilience will also take place over lunch, dinner and dessert.

Several service projects are set for the week, including a Rise Against Hunger food packaging event from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, in Shingleton Gymnasium, and a Food Recovery Network meal packaging event from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, in Allen Dining Hall.

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An event was held to honor our country’s founding father General George Washington, at “A Patriot’s Colonial Christmas dinner on the 220th anniversary of his death at the Wayside Inn in Middletown on December 19, 2019.

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Master James McFadden recited a portion of the General’s farewell address to his troops. The McFadden Girls performed an original dance prepared especially for this occasion.

The evening closed with a group sing featuring Christmas Carols, led by the McFadden girls, and the McFadden girls performed an original dance prepared especially for the occasion.

The buffet Menu included peanut soup, fish, turkey and ham and bread. Vegetables included the traditional Three Sisters Vegetables of squash, corn and beans, and sweet potatoes. Dessert included fruitcake and ice cream.

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BRCTH to benefit from Martin’s program Blue Ridge Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship (BRCTH) has been selected as a beneficiary of the MARTIN’S Bags 4 My Cause Program for the month of January. The MARTIN’S Bags 4 My Cause Program, which launched in March 2019, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live and work. BRCTH was selected as the January beneficiary of the program by store leadership at the MARTIN’S located at 409 McNeil Rd., Berryville, VA. BRCTH will receive a $1 donation every time the $2.50 reusable Bags 4 My Cause Bag is purchased at this location during January, unless otherwise directed by the customer through the Giving Tag attached to the bag. BRCTH can also benefit when bags are purchased at other MARTIN’S stores by following the designation instructions on the Giving Tag. Marjorie Youngs, Executive Director said, “The funds raised will go towards the care of our therapy horses and to provide student schol-

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Jan. 1-15 Children’s Activities at Samuels Library These are the events taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library from January 1 - 15.

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Thursday, January 2 – First Day of Winter Reading Club. During these cold and snowy days, hibernate with a good book! Sign up for Winter Reading Club online or at the library, check out some great library books to read, log your books, then come in for some terrific prizes. For all ages.

10:15 Toddler Story Time.

11:00 Preschool Story Time. Happy Winter! Our stories, songs, and craft today will reflect all the fun that children can have during the winter! Siblings welcome.

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Saturday, January 4 – 10:00 Books and Barks.

Come to our extremely popular monthly program that gives developing readers the chance to read and relax with a trained therapy dog. For beginning readers and up. Choose a time slot at registration, which begins December 4.

2:00 Wild Winter. Hibernation happens differently for the many animals that sleep throughout the winter. Join us as a staff member from the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center teaches us about the winter habits of a variety of animals.

We expect a corn snake, an Eastern wood turtle, an Arctic fox, and a bird of prey to be in attendance. The whole family will enjoy this up-close look at some amazing animals!

Tuesday, January 7 – 11:00 Time for Baby. What do books, scarves, puppets, music and babies have in common? They are all part of Time for Baby. Join us as we use all of our senses to explore the world around us. Happy New Year and New Beginnings will be the themes this month.

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Holiday Writing Contest winners Winners of the 41st annual Holiday Writing Contest, sponsored by Samuels Public Library and Royal Oak Bookshop, were honored at a reception held in their honor on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Samuels Library.

Each winning entry was read aloud for the audience. Winners received a certificate and a copy of the published booklet containing all the winners’ work. First place winners also received gift certificates to the Royal Oak Bookshop.

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Tuesday, January 14 – 4:30 Novel Ideas. Children will explore popular books and book series through S.T.E.M. activities, games, food, and more! Based on books about Balto, this week we’ll learn about Alaska, the last frontier.

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Maggie DeMato, Third Place “Me and My Dad Getting Ready For Christmas On Christmas Night” Mountain Laurel Montessori School First Grade Marilyn A. Cizler, First Place

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Third Grade Avery Hill, First Place “On Christmas Eve” Wakefield Country Day School Salem Charlton, Second Place “The Christmas Reindeer” Mountain Laurel Montessori School Riley William Jordan, Third Place “The Day Before Christmas” Mountain Laurel Montessori School Fourth Grade Brendan Griffin, First Place “Christmas Joy For All” Wake-

field Country Day School Mia Blank, Second Place “The Christmas Rescue” Wakefield Country Day School Lydia Hickson, Third Place “Thanksgiving” John XXIII Montessori Children’s Center Fifth Grade Layla Kassira, First Place “The Night With Thoughts” Wakefield Country Day School Michael DeMato, Second Place “The Lost Toy” Mountain Laurel Montessori School Scott Lloyd, Jr., Third Place “Winter” John XXIII Montessori Children’s Center Sixth Grade Olivia Korte, First Place “Saving Catmas” Wakefield Country Day School Nathan Greenwell, Second Place “Life As a Snowflake” Front Royal Christian School Annabelle Kotulski, Third Place “A Fascinating Christmas” Chelsea Academy Seventh Grade Sarah White, First Place “Tin Foil Heart” Signal Knob Middle School George Kassel, Second Place “A Not True Christmas Story” Front Royal Christian School Cole Sauvager, Third Place “Santa’s Routine” Front Royal Christian School Eighth Grade Claire Ann Mullins, First Place “The Gift” Wakefield See BRIEFS, 24

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To answer your question Beth, I asked Lori Chamberlin, Forest Health Manager at the Virginia Department of Forestry, and this is what she had to say: “This is one of the most common questions we receive in the Virginia Department of Forestry’s Forest Health Program.

If we’re lucky, there is an obvious answer such as defoliation by an invasive insect or chemical damage by herbicide sprayed on adjacent crops. Nine times out of ten, however, the answer is not so easy and this is when we reference ‘oak decline’.

In order to understand our current oak forests, we need to look back at what has changed over the last few centuries. Prior

to the 1900s, central hardwood forests were subject to frequent burning, either natural or human-induced. Since oaks have traits that make them more resilient to fire, they were able to out-compete other tree species less well-adapted to fire. Then, at the turn of the twentieth century, many cultural practices changed and fire suppression policies significantly reduced forest fires.”

This reduced the oaks natural advantage in the forest by allowing fire sensitive species to thrive, and contributing to a general oak decline.

“We define ‘oak decline’ as the gradual failure in the health of a tree that results from interaction between three groups of stress factors: predisposing, inciting, and contributing. Predisposing factors weaken the tree over time and often have to do with site condition such as poor soil, topography, and stocking density. Inciting factors such as frost, drought, or defoliating insects are

more short term. They rarely kill the tree outright, but usually initiate decline by reducing growth, depleting the tree’s stored food reserves, and/or causing dieback.

Finally, contributing factors are secondary insects or diseases that ultimately lead to tree mortality. These are the agents that finally ‘do the tree in’ and are often blamed for the death of the tree when in fact they are just the last nail in the coffin. Common contributing factors in Virginia are Armillaria root rot and the two-lined chestnut borer, a fungus and wood borer respectively that only attack trees in an advanced state of decline. So you can see why the answer to your question can be very complicated.”

Thanks for the great answer Lori!

Your Pal in the Trees,

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

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Francis Powell, Second Place “Angel of Christmas” Homeschool Youssef Ouakil, Third Place “The White Raven” Front Royal Christian School Tenth Grade Posey Simmons, First Place “Christmas Poem” Front Royal

Christian School Mallory Sirko, Second Place “A Letter That Saved Christmas” Skyline High School McKinzie Reid, Third Place “A Christmas of Love” Skyline High School Eleventh Grade Agnes Brigid Baker, First Place “Holidays” Chelsea Academy Grafton Lagarde, Second Place “The Bishop’s Gift” Chelsea Academy Hannah Claire Darnell, Third Place “The Coldest December Yet” Skyline High School Twelfth Grade

Hannah Fletcher, First Place “Love Santa” Front Royal Christian School Caitlin Broderick, Second Place “The Snowman” Randolph-Macon Academy Catherine Thomas, Third Place “Oh Christmas Tree” Randolph-Macon Academy The following students were recognized because their artwork was chosen to be included on the cover of the book of winners: Andrew Shiben, Front Cover Third Grade Mountain Laurel Montessori School Ethan Kelso, Back Cover Fourth Grade Mountain Lau-

rel Montessori School Laith Kassira, Inside Front Cover Third Grade Wakefield Country Day School Amanda Baldwin, Inside Front Cover First Grade Homeschool Emily Scoville, Inside Back Cover Third Grade Wakefield Country Day School Allison Baldwin, Inside Back Cover Fifth Grade Homeschool Ty Brady, Within Booklet Third Grade Wakefield Country Day School The booklet of this year’s winning submissions is available to purchase at Samuels Library.

will once again hold a Winter Reading Club for area children and teens. From January 2 – February 29, all area children are invited to join our Winter Reading Club. The theme is, “Hibernate with a Good Book.”

Registration begins January 2.

As well as receiving prizes for books read throughout this nine-week program, children and teens will have craft programs, an animal show, a magic show, escape rooms, and dance performances.

“This year we are once again participating in the Winter Reading Challenge through Beanstack, our progress tracking software,” said Youth Services Supervisor Michal Ashby. “Samuels Library was a winner in this contest last year, and we hope to do just as well this time. This year Penguin Random House will be offering free books and author visits to the top participating libraries during the month of January, so we hope our library community will rally around us and meet the challenge by reading lots of books!”

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there is a direct correlation between reading and higher grades in math and science,” Ashby continued, “So we are urging all children and teens to ‘read, read, read!’ Children that have not yet learned to read will benefit immensely from being read to. Not only does this foster literacy, but creates a steadfast bond between parent and child.”

Samuels Library will provide a book bag with a reading log to each child, and parents will be given literature to help promote literacy for their children. As children complete their reading goals each week, they will be rewarded with free books and prizes.

The library is located at 330 East Criser Road in Front Royal. Questions about Samuels Library and its programs can be answered by visiting www. samuelslibrary.net or by calling Michal Ashby at (540) 6353153.

Kroger to Pay U.S. Government $225,000 to Settle Civil Allegations it Violated the Controlled Substances Act Charlottesville Kroger Failed to Guard against Diversion of

Schedule II Prescription Drugs Kroger Limited Partnership and Kroger Pharmacy have agreed to pay the United States $225,000 to settle civil allegations that it violated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) more than a dozen times at its Rio Hill Center location in Charlottesville, Virginia. United States Attorney Thomas T. Cullen and Jesse R. Fong, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Washington Field Division, made the announcement today.

“Pharmacies are vital partners in our collective efforts to reduce the unlawful diversion and use of dangerous opioid drugs,” U.S. Attorney Cullen stated today. “As this case illustrates, federal prosecutors will utilize all available tools, including civil actions, to ensure that entities and individuals involved in the lawful dispensing of these potentially deadly drugs fully comply with the law.”

“This case is a great example of how the DEA is doing its part to help end the prescription drug and opioid crisis in our region,” SAC Fong said today. “We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to find and prosecute medical professionals working to illegally distribute these drugs, and will not rest until we see the end of abusive prescribing practices in our area.”

The settlement resolves allegations by the United States that Kroger #334 (Rio Hill Center, Charlottesville, Va.) violated the CSA on at least 16 distinct occasions between May 2, 2015 and May 30, 2016. According to settlement

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Town Attorney’s Office Will Not Prosecute Lack of Town Decal Displayed In response to citizen complaints regarding inoperable cars parking in public streets, the Front Royal Police Department conducted traffic enforcement activities in late December 2019. During this period many town residents received citations for lack of a Town decal properly displayed on the vehicle’s windshield.

The Town Code §160-9 (C) states, “It shall be unlawful for any owner or operator of a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer, located and registered in Town, to:…(C) Park upon streets, alleys or grounds of the Town of Front Royal or in any other place open to the public such motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer which does not have attached thereto and displayed thereon the Town license plate or sticker assigned thereto for the current license year.”

In May 2018, it was reported in the local press that residents did not have to display decals on windshields and a

former Town official told residents that displaying decals on windshields were not required.

The Northern Virginia Daily on May 8, 2018 issued a correction which stated, “Correction: In a previous version of this story, Waltz misstated that citizens are not required to place decals on their windshields unless they need to use a transfer station or brush drop-off site.”

In consideration of possible misinformation and confusion provided by former Town officials during 2018 and 2019 concerning the enforceability of Town Code §160-6 requiring the display of Town “stickers” on vehicles registered to Town residents, the Town Attorney’s Office has determined that reasonable doubt likely exists as to guilt and will no longer prosecute Notice of Violation parking tickets, issued in 2019, for parking on Town streets without displaying a current sticker in violation of Town Code §160-9 (C).

Any vehicle owner receiving such Notice of Violation parking ticket for not displaying a town sticker may consider it a warning, without fine, upon surrendering the ticket to the Town’s Finance Department.

This determination by the Town Attorney’s Office does not relieve Town residents of the requirement to pay the annual license fee, which, if not paid, is a separate violation of Town Code.

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Council in the hopes that the Town Code can properly and legally be amended to rectify this matter. In the meantime, I am pleased that the Town

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Citizens who have recently paid a fine related to displaying a Town decal may provide proof of payment to the Department of Finance to have a refund processed for the fine.

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Friday, January 3 Rain likely, mainly before 7am.

Cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday, January 4 Rain. High near 55. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts

between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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Sunday, January 5 Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

1pm - 4pm Winchester Bridal Expo at Fox Meadow Barn at Clo-

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Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

Tuesday, January 7 A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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Thursday, January 9 Sunny, with a high near 44.

Friday, January 10 7pm - 8:30pm Pop Up Planetarium at Foundation of the State Arboretum, Blandy Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce. Star gazers, future astronomers and astronauts, and night owls alike, the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum is coming back to Blandy with their portable, Star Lab pop-up planetarium! Inside the planetarium we’ll view the night sky, learning about

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Monday, January 13 5pm Advertising Reservation Deadline for Warren/Frederick County Report Newspaper. To place an ad contact Alison Duvall by calling 540-551-2072 or via email: alisond@warrencountyreport.com 6:30pm - 8pm Honoring the Legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King at Handley Regional Library, 100 W Piccadilly St. Winchester. Robin Packard, Minister Barbara Davis, Gwen Walker and Vice Mayor John Hill honor the two drum majors of the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, by looking at these lives that helped to shape and change the lives of so many people, not only in the United States, but around the world. Refreshments will be served after the program. 540-662-9041.

termediate 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.

Saturday, January 18 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm.

Sunday, January 19 Noon - 2pm Hot Wheels Club meeting in the War Memorial Building in the Jim Barnett Park 1001 East Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601. Arts and Crafts room.

Buy, sell and trade diecast cars.

Information: Dan Hammond hwdan2@earthlink.net Monday, January 20 Front Royal Business Offices will be closed today for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Trash/Recycling collection for this day will be Wednesday, January, 20. All other regular collection days will remain the same. There will be no yard waste collection this week. Town Hall Drive-Thru is closed Saturday, January 18.

Tuesday, January 21 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

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Friday, January 24 7pm - 9pm Harry Potter Yule Ball at Handley Regional Library, 100 W Piccadilly St. Winchester.

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plenty of pop culture magic for everyone. Dress to represent your favorite fandom or superhero and join in the family-friendly fun! http:// www.discoverymuseum.net Monday, January 27 5pm Advertising Reservation Deadline for Warren/Frederick County Report Newspaper. To place an ad contact Alison Duvall by calling 540-551-2072 or via email: alisond@warrencountyreport.com Tuesday, January 28 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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