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COVID-19 is the latest thing to upset our immediate way of life and local officials advise on how to proceed

This scanning electron microscope image shows the virus that causes COVID-19 that was isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells (blue/pink) cultured in the lab. NIAID-RML.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report Are your hands sore yet from washing them 40 times a day, and does your face feel lonely without being touched at least that many times in the formerly normal course of a day?

These are the first things we have been advised to do to keep from getting and spreading the coronavirus, also called COVID-19, one of the latest major concerns that may upset our immediate way of life.

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So, what is the next course of action for people who have been following all the precautions and behaviors that they have been advised to do, but still want more information on how to proceed if it comes closer to them?

In our community, the Warren County Government and Warren County Administrator Douglas P. Stanley have issued an urgent statement about the subject for citizens to get a clearer understanding of the current situation here.

They repeat the good advice for residents to practice good hygiene as a way to combat and prevent the spread of all respiratory illnesses including COVID-19, that is invading our country and other places around the world.

Their press release includes the standard information coming from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The information from the CDC says, “There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19.”

But the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being ex-

posed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC continues to stress the following preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including: • avoiding close contact with people who are sick.

• avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

• staying home when you are sick for at least 24 hours without a fever.

• covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throwing the tissue in the trash.

• cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

• washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or if soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol • always washing hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty With confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Virginia, it is only a matter of time before it gets to the Shenandoah Valley,” Stanley warns.

And Warren County Board of Supervisors Chairman Walt Mabe is asking residents to do their part to limit the spread of the disease.

“Warren County Emergency Management Staff are monitoring the situation and keeping in contact with the Virginia Department of Health and Valley Health System,” Stanley continued.

During his presentation before the Board of Supervisors, Dr. Colin Greene, Director of the Lord Fairfax Health Dis-

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Greene advised people on what to do if they are concerned about the issue.

“If you want good information, visit the CDC’s webpage (at https:/www.cdc. gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ about/symptoms.html) or the Virginia Department of Health’s webpage on the Coronavirus “Continue to live your life but be aware of what you need to do to avoid being sick,” he

said.

Dr. Greene noted that the Virginia Department of Health is working with the local healthcare community to prepare for if and when it occurs locally, to limit the spread of Coronavirus disease.

“We will work closely with healthcare providers as well as public health and safety partners to quickly identify people who may have been exposed to coronavirus disease. We will take appropriate public health actions and work with the

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CDC to test people for COVID-19 as needed. If a person is diagnosed with COVID-19, we will then work with the patient, their medical provider, and their family to treat the illness and isolate the individual.

“We are prepared to respond to a COVID-19 outbreak if it happens,” Greene said. “What is scary about the coronavirus is that it is new, and we don’t know what it will be like six months from now.”

According to County Administrator Doug Stanley, “We have placed hand sanitizer stations at the entrance to our public buildings and encourage the public to use them when entering the buildings.

“Our staff are taking extra precautions by cleaning and disinfecting all public surfaces including counter tops, bathrooms, and door handles multiple times each day to limit the spread of germs. Staff are also cleaning personal items such as phones, keyboards, and computer mouses to reduce the potential of exposure,” Stanley said.

Stanley noted that these are things that would be done in

the event of a standard flu outbreak.

“We are continuing to monitor the situation and will take additional precautions as the situation evolves,” he concluded.

Additional reassuring information regarding the County’s current and ongoing efforts to combat Coronavirus can be found on the County’s website: https://www.warrencountyva. net.

Other things Warren County officials are doing are: • urging residents and employees to practice good hygiene through press releases, website, and social media updates.

• encouraging employees to stay home if they feel sick.

• providing educational resources and posting such in conspicuous locations.

• readying emergency management team for action as needed.

• closely monitoring guidance from and working with the Virginia Department of Health, the CDC, our local health department, and other community partners.

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For those who have more questions, there is more detailed information on Wikipedia.

First of all, before panic sets in, know what the symptoms of an acute case are. According to the CDC, the following symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure. (This is based on what has been seen previously as the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses.)

They are: • Fever • Cough • Shortness of breath But the information on Wikipedia states that the most common symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are: fever, dry cough and fatigue. Severe symptoms are high fever, coughing up blood, decreased white blood cells and kidney failure. Uncommon symptoms are headache, nasal congestion, sore throat, coughing up sputum and shortness of breath.

They urgently advise you to call your doctor if you develop these symptoms, and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or have recently traveled from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID-19.

Also, the in-depth information on the CDC website shares the following data on how the virus spreads.

It states that: • COVID-19 is a new disease and we are still learning how it spreads, the severity of illness it causes, and to what extent it may spread in the United States.

• The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-toperson between people who

This what the test kit for COVID-19 looks like.

are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).

• Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

• People are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest), but some spread might be possible before people show symptoms; there have been reports of this occurring with this new coronavirus, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.

• It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.

Also, they say, “how easily a virus spreads from person-toperson can vary.”

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There is a link on the website for information on the most heavily affected geographic areas for those who are considering travel to another country.

“Community spread” means people have been infected with the virus in an area, including some who are not sure how or where they became infected.

Also, children seem to handle the disease better than adults as the symptoms are usually milder, but sufficient evidence is still lacking.

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Skyline Star Catchers drama group presents the musical Footloose

Skyline Star Catchers, the drama group at Skyline High School, will be presenting the musical Footloose, on April 16, 17 and 18. Here they gather for a cheerful photo at the Burger Blast hangout which includes handy seating on hay bales!

After school at the “Betty’s Burgers and Bikes” hangout Ariel talks with her friends about how she wants to find a decent guy (“Holding Out for a Hero”).

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their shows on April 16 and 17 at 7:00 p.m. and April 18 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. and they will be accompanied by a live orchestra.

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that has the most extraordinary work ethic that a director could ever hope for!!! I appreciate their parent’s support too!!!” said director/choreographer Tara Johnson.

Tara asked several of the students in the production to express their feelings about the experi-

ence of being cast in the musical.

“Footloose has been one of the best theatre experiences of my life, everyone in the cast is so incredibly talented and the crew has been working so hard. Musical theatre is such a passion of mine and I couldn’t be more thankful to Mrs. Johnson for inviting me into Skyline High School’s theatre program,” said Felicity George who plays Ariel Moore, the Minister’s granddaughter and Vi’s daughter.

And Kameryia Diamond, who plays Reverend “Grandma” Shaw who is the Minister of Bomont was appreciative as well.

She said, “Being cast in Footloose has impacted my life in a remarkable way. It is amazing to constantly be in such a positive and welcoming space while also continuing to do something I love.”

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Skyline Star Catchers’ entire cast of the musical Footloose gather here to show their enthusiasm for the production.

Johnson and she talked about working with her mother on the project.

“Choreographing the entire musical in our kitchen this past summer with my mom was so much fun! We laughed a lot and even disagreed a bit, but it was all worth it (thank goodness she didn’t actually use a mechanical bull). Since we were in the kitchen, and that’s where the beagles hang out, our five dogs always got in the way,” Tanner said.

Male lead Zachary Karnes, who plays Ren, is a junior at Skyline High School. He enjoys playing and writing music, playing sports, and playing videos in his free time. Last summer Zachary went to Residential Governor’s School at Radford University, and he will be attending Interlochen School of Music this summer. After High School Zachary plans to continue pursuing musical theatre in college as a major.

He added his thoughts also.

“Being in Footloose has been a life changing experience. As my first major production, the atmosphere of Skyline theatre is new to me, and I’m glad to have joined such a wonderful program with an amazing cast and crew,” Zachary said.

Tara added her feelings as well.

“This year’s cast has been a total joy, full of talent and energy!

My only sadness is that my oldest daughter, Teagan, will graduate.

She was a part of so many happy Skyline memories; the stage will feel a little empty without her next year,” she said.

She had many more positive words in praise of supportive people who made it all possible.

“My husband, Troy, gave up many weekends to build our set. He’s also been an emotional support and a pillar of strength throughout this arduous adventure. In addition to choreographing all of the dances, my 14-yearold daughter, Tanner, lovingly and painstakingly painted EVERYTHING. “Words cannot express my appreciation and pride for this selfless, talented, young lady. I literally could not have pulled off this production without her. Eating dinner on stage as a family and staying many nights together past midnight will undoubtedly become cherished memories. I am so grateful for their generosity, cooperation, work ethic, support, sense of humor, and team spirit,’ she said.

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The cast shows off their cowboy attire common in the western small town where the story of the musical Footloose takes place.

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Felicity George (Ariel) is a 17-year-old junior who is a dual enrollment student at LFCC. Felicity has loved theatre from a very young age, and she has played roles including Ms. Hannigan in Annie, Anna in Frozen Jr., Lucy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, and Mayzie LaBird in Seussical. Music has always played a very important part in Felicity’s life. Her grandfather is a singer/songwriter, musician, and cinematographer. He has always been a huge influence in her music and acting career. When Felicity graduates, she hopes to go to Shenandoah University to further pursue her musical theatre career.

She’d like to thank Mrs. Johnson for giving her the opportunity to audition for Footloose and hopes you enjoy the show!

Kameryia Diamond (Reverend Shaw) is a junior at Skyline High

School and adores singing and being a part of the SHS Choir. Kameryia has appeared as part of the Dynamites in Hairspray the Musical. Kameryia participates as part of the National Honor Society, and Students Helping Students mentoring group. Kameryia made it into the 2020 All Districts Choir while placing first in the SATB choir. After high school, Kameryia hopes to go to college and study pre-med.

Tanner Johnson (Choreographer/Ensemble) is an 8th grade scholar at SMS. Tanner has appeared as a Duloc and a Rat in Shrek, a Lemur in Madagascar, Chip in Beauty and the Beast, and Cha-Cha in Grease. Tanner is also a gifted equestrian, painter, ukulele and crochet enthusiast, writer, volleyball player, and ballerina. Tanner studies the Cecchetti Classical Method of Ballet under the tutelage of Mrs. Lo-

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This summer Tanner will perform in Florence, Italy, Mrs. Marchi’s hometown. It is also of special interest to note that Tanner painted all the scenery and sets for Footloose, as well as choreographed the entire two-hour musical.

Tara wanted to give a shout-out to other local high school directors and their schools.

“Also a quick plug for my best friend across town, Tammy Coffman. She’s directing Thoroughly Modern Millie at Front Royal Christian School on April 3rd and 4th.

“And good luck to Chris Whitney as well, directing The Little Mermaid at Warren County High School on May 7th, 8th and 9th.

“The community is lucky to have so many talented directors in the area and I’m so lucky to have their love and support!!!” Tara said.

Here is the lineup of the FootLoose cast: Ren McCormack, Kameryia Diamond, Elvis Tweedie, Kaitlyn Flebbe, Sophie Smith, Hailey Crane, Jonah Burch, Erica Reisinger, Phoenix Carter, Aidan Carter John Shanley, Wilson Diaz, Dillon Lewallen, Mekhia Tibbs, Olivia Clifton,Teagan Johnson, Jett Usrey, Avery Smith, Cody Henderson, Hannah Crane, Alex-

is Patterson and Kaylee Sneed.

The Ensemble was made up of these performers who were dancers, high school students, and townspeople: Abigail Adams, Hannah Allen, Olivia Clifton, Harley Dodds, Erica Foreman, Savannah Hyers, Sophie Jensen, Tanner Johnson, Teagan Johnson, Alexandra Kapp, Jenavieve Moyer, Jocelyn Moyer, Brie Scriva, Kaylee Sneed and Celeste Swann.

Dakin Estes was the stage manager: The backstage crew was made up of: John Henry Adams, AJ Craft, Jenna Mulligan, Emily Stoltz, Sarah Stoltz and Jace Us-

rey.

Anna Christopher and Taylor Thompson “manned’ the sound and light booth.

Tara E. Johnson was the director, Melissa Chavez was vocal director and Daniel Holland was the musical conductor. Choreographers were Tanner Johnson and Tara E. Johnson.

Tara E. Johnson (Director/Choreographer), Artistic Director at Skyline High School in Front Royal, has a copious amount of experience in the theatre arts.

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Habitat for Humanity holds dedication for first-time homeowner Norma Blowe and her family will be moving into their renovated house in Winchester

After a lot of hard work and hundreds of volunteer hours, Norma Blowe and her daughter Nakayla, are thrilled to be moving into their new renovated home from the Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity’s program. They took part in the dedication ceremony on March 11 in Winchester.

As part of the Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity’s program to help her finance and move in, Norma Blowe spent hours working on her new home herself.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report It’s a fact of life that people need a place to call home, and for many people, a major part of their American dream is to own their own home.

Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity (BRHFH) is instrumental in helping deserving folks to realize this dream, and the Blowe family will be the 79th local family to purchase an affordable home from them in North Winchester.

Norma Blowe became a firsttime homeowner on Wednesday, March 11th when she received the keys to her renovated Habitat home at a dedication ceremony.

“Habitat is a blessing for helping us,” said Norma. “I am grateful for my family to have a better place to live, and a safer place to live.”

According to information from BRHFH, Norma’s journey to home ownership has not been an easy one. Norma is a single mother who works in the janitorial services industry. She and her daughter, eleven-year-old Nakayla, had

been renting a home in Winchester, but the monthly rent on her two-bedroom apartment had grown due to a blanket annual increase. She has always dreamed of owning her own home and building equity for her family’s future.

So, Norma took her future in her own hands, as it became more difficult to make ends meet and she could see more rent increases looming.

She decided to apply for help from Habitat for Humanity, and she was approved.

To qualify for Habitat’s home ownership program, Norma has

invested 250 hours of ‘sweat equity.’ This refers to the hours Norma spent volunteering on her home and the homes of others as well as taking financial literacy courses to ensure she has the skills needed to remain a successful homeowner going forward. Norma volunteered with ABBA Care and the Winchester ReStore to earn additional “sweat equity” hours.

Now Norma’s hard work is paying off.

“Norma purchased her home from Habitat through a no-interest, 30-year mortgage. Mortgage payments from Habitat families like these are recycled and directed towards future Habitat projects,” according to BRHFH. “This demonstrates how an investment in a single family will be leveraged to assist others in need. Every dollar invested is truly an investment in the Greater Shenandoah Valley. The event celebrated the donors, contributors, and volunteers that made this

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After the ceremony, tours of the home were provided and the Blowe family, along with volunteers and Habitat staff, were available for photos and interviews.

BRHFH Executive Director Kim Herbstritt said, “Habitat’s job is made easier when working with wonderful families like Norma’s.

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home within 10 years of moving from their parents’ home. Home ownership also results in a better quality of life and the equity in the home creates generational wealth, which is why Habitat works so diligently to help families achieve home ownership.”

Ryan Hall, M.S., who is Habitat’s Marketing Coordinator, was happy to speak about Norma’s process, and the general procedure that people who want to buy their own place with the program need to go through.

“The house was renovated, gutted and an addition put on.

Numerous other volunteers and supporters helped rehabilitate the home over the past ten months,” he said. “It’s a team effort to help folks to get a home.”

He added that it’s a fairly long process to join. Applicants must fill out forms and when accepted as homeowners, it can take up to two years before moving in. They will need to fulfill 250 hours of volunteer work and take financial education classes.

“Even though some people may think we give homes away, it’s not true,” Ryan said.

The Habitat for Humanity organization holds the mortgages on the homes, they have a monthly mortgage payment and houses are sold to them for market value.

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This is the house Norma Blowe will be living in before renovation.

“We do the best we can to set everything up beforehand, to answer questions and help along the path to stability. We act as a bank, with zero percent interest, so the payment is 100 percent on the

principal,” he said. “It’s a big benefit.”

Ryan emphasized that Habitat builds a community over the years and that the general public doesn’t realize it’s a long-term stability

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This is the same house Norma Blowe will be living in after renovation.

program, including a support system that continues after the home is built.

“It’s a pretty in-depth process with a lot of moving pieces. It’s incredible,” he said.

“When looking at the statistics across the country, it can be seen that a lot of hard-working people could use some help,” he concluded.

This opportunity would not have been possible without the support of Wells Fargo Bank, who donated $15,000 to the remodel-

ing of the home.

According to Habitat’s website, their mission is, “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.”

Their stated vision is, “A world where everyone has a decent place to live.”

It continues with, “Habitat partners with people in your community, and all over the world, to help them build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat

homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With your support, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and for their families. Through our 2020 Strategic Plan, Habitat for Humanity will serve more people than ever before through decent and affordable housing.

It is a global, ecumenical housing nonprofit that seeks to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. The mission of Habitat for Humanity is to eliminate substandard housing by building decent and affordable places to call home.”

Working locally, Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity has completed 75-plus homes throughout the community. Along with the new construction, Habitat has launched a critical repair program. Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity covers Frederick, Clarke, and Shenandoah Counties and Winchester.

To learn more about BRHFH or to donate to Habitat for Humanity, call (540) 662-7066 or visit http://www.blueridgehabitat.org – carol@areaguides.com

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Ed Carter of VDOT answered questions about reflectors at the sites

Warren County Board of Supervisors’ Chairman Walter Mabe poses questions to Ed Carter of VDOT regarding adding additional reflectors around the Happy Creek Road Railroad Crossing in order to increase safe passage there.

North River Supervisor Delores Oates questions the representative from VDOT about the Rockland Road Railroad Crossing and the long stops that take place at that location.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report At the March 3rd Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting, board members heard reports from Ed Carter of the Virginia Department of Transportation. (VDOT) One of the most pressing issues concerned the long-standing problems of the railroad crossing on Happy Creek Road.

Stopped trains have delayed

folks from getting out of there for years.

According to traffic reports, Rockland Road carries about 750 vehicles a day, and the delays have been recorded to last up to an hour at times. This causes people immense irritation when trying to get to appointments, church, work and schools, and also poses safety hazards.

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cue services from the North Warren Fire and Rescue Department which provide emergency service is affected. The closest detour route to avoid this crossing is seven miles away and takes an additional 10-12 minutes of travel time.

North River Supervisor Delores Oates commented on the issue, saying, “That is my district and a lot of folks have reached out to me because they get stuck there at the crossing when the trains get stopped going into the Inland Port. Has there been any effort to ask the Inland Port if they can create a roundabout – something that could alleviate that issue with the transportation? It happens both on Rockland Road and it happens on Fairground Road as well, and I have had numerous calls from area residents.

“I myself was on my way to church and couldn’t get to church last Sunday because they were stopped, and it is for an unknown length of time. You have no idea how long you are going to be there,” she said.

The Virginia Inland Port in Warren County, which has been operating for approximately 30 years here, is a trucking and shipping center for national and international business and is important to industrial and businesses in our

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Carter replied that the actual

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number of trains has decreased, which makes the wait time longer and tends to hold up the crossing. He reminded the board that the railroad companies own the property and neither the county nor VDOT has any say, but they have worked with the county and VDOT in the past.

Oates suggested a possible partnership with all parties involved so that the $21,000,000 proposed overpass might not be needed.

Carter informed her that since it involved emergency vehicles getting through there quickly during emergency calls, all parties felt the overpass was indeed the best solution.

Chairman of the Board and Shenandoah District Supervisor Walter Mabe asked Carter about the possibility of putting some additional reflectors at the railroad crossing on Happy Creek Road to make it more visible for oncoming traffic. Recently someone had an accident there that increased visibility could have prevented.

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reflectors there, but the state or county can’t deal with the railroad crossing itself because it’s the railroad company’s property.

“It doesn’t help that family whose son had an accident there,” Mabe noted.

Carter told him that the project for Happy Creek Road was due to start in January 2024. The $10,000,000 project is slated to run from Dismal Hollow Road to Leach Run Parkway and will address the railroad crossing that Mabe asked about.

Carter addressed the proposed railroad crossing fly-over bridge project slated for Route 658 and Rockland Road, which will allow vehicles to go over the railroad

tracks.

Carter said the 15.5-milliondollar grant has now increased to about 21.8 million dollars. It’s in place and the project is progressing with significant design work being done.

VDOT is now looking for additional funding to come up with the other 6.3 million dollars.

Carter also reported that that start date for that project is 2021 and the anticipated completion will be some time in 2025.

He said the completion date has been extended because of the discovery of sink holes in the area of the fly over project.

Carter assured the board that he will keep them apprised of the cost

and the progress of the project.

In other reports from Carter, he addressed: • Grading and stone application on various hard surface routes, which VDOT plans to continue every month.

• Shoulder repair on routes 613 and 637 this month. Pothole repairs are being done with warm weather approaching and are expected to continue.

• Rebar issue on a bridge in the South River District that board members had brought to VDOT’s attention is being addressed in March. Carter said that he would be going out to the location with South River Supervisor Cheryl Cullers in the next week.

• Carter also reported that traffic light signal timing monitoring is taking place on Reliance Road and the 522 Corridor and that the board will receive a report on that single timing monitoring in the next month.

At the end of Carter’s report, he stated that since the winter has been so mild, VDOT has some extra funds which will be put toward extra projects such as tree removal, brush cutting and ditching operations, shoulder repairs and other items that VDOT has gotten behind on for the last couple of years.

VDOT is hoping to have a big catch up event between now and the first of July of this year, he said.

Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter joked that he had hoped Carter had not jinxed the county

by saying we had a mild winter!

Cullers posed a question to Carter regarding reflector strips along route 340 not being as effective as they used to be, and she inquired whether or not they would be replaced at some point.

Carter replied that he had spoken with VDOT’s engineering department about those and the department was in the process of drawing up an estimate.

Those strips are placed at intervals of 80 feet and about 250 of them would be required.

Carter replied that he would get back with the board on the cost of that project.

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County to table proposed fire training center Page 12 • Warren/Frederick County Report • Late March, 2020

Warren County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman and South River Supervisor Cheryl Cullers question Warren County Fire Marshal Gerry Maiatico regarding the proposed fire training facility.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report At the latest Warren County Board of Supervisors (BOS) Meeting held on March 3rd, supervisors voted to table a decision on accepting a bid of $214,360 for a contract on construction of a long awaited county fire training facility that would enable the Warren County Fire and Rescue stations to train inside the county.

The low bid came in from Patriot Products of Franklin, Indiana.

The county departments currently have a partnership with several area jurisdictions at surrounding area training centers, primarily in Shenandoah and Frederick Counties and in the City of Winchester.

Both County Emergency Services Chief Richard Mabie and Fire Marshal Gerry Maiatico have explained to the supervisors that even though there are not significant costs associated with the current training partnership, there are logistical and budgetary issues that the establishment of a county’s own in-county training center have made this a priority for over a decade.

“We look at this as a longterm project that is part of a 12-year planning process,” Maiatico told supervisors.

Maiatico also said that having established training facilities

would place the department in a better position on any future capital improvement grant applications to the state. He also noted that the county department was more likely to be awarded grants for expansion or improvements to the already existing structures rather than seeking grants from the state agencies for new construction.

Several of the board members had input of their own to

add to the discussion.

South River Supervisor Cheryl Cullers was one such board member. The issue of the new fire training facility was brought up as a consent agenda item, which Cullers asked to be pulled for discussion.

Cullers explained that she pulled the item because she understood from an earlier meeting that there would be no discussion or votes on any other capital improvement plans so the county would not be overspending to the point where supervisors would have to raise taxes.

“I understand the need and the want for a new fire training building, but not until we get into the budget. My whole reason for making that motion at the last meeting was so that we are not overspending and not having to raise taxes. If I’ve got to make a decision about a fire and rescue building that we want, and we need, it goes way

down below the need for air packs,” Cullers said.

The County supervisors had just previously voted to seek out a grant for the replacement for the much-needed air packs (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

Cullers went onto say, “I don’t understand why this was

even put on the agenda when we said we were not going to do any more capital improvements until we were firmed up on the budget.”

Warren County Administrator Doug Stanley interjected at this point by saying, “My apologies Mrs. Cullers. I misunderstood; I thought the comment

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was nothing unless it came from the board. We had advertised and have received the bids. It would have come from the board and the board would still have to make that decision.

I thought that was the intent of the discussion at the meeting.”

Cullers replied to Stanley’s comment.

“Maybe I misspoke it at the last one, but I made it clear that my point was that we would not start anything until I knew where we were on the budget.

This needs to wait. It is my thought because we have got to buy air packs for the fire and rescue department. I think we need to wait,” Cullers responded.

Cullers then pointed to a

previous consent agenda item discussion of an $872,213 Federal Grant application for new firefighting equipment, in particular a total of 105 sets of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units that will allow firefighters to enter and work in a burning structure.

The amount of the grant would still not cover the total cost of the need for the SCBA and the county would have to partially fund the need to the tune of $113,767 if the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant was obtained.

Cullers noted that should the FEMA grant fail, the BOS would have some hard budget decisions to make, especially looking at a cost of nearly $1,000,000 for the necessary

SCBA for the fire and rescue departments. She again expressed that the breathing equipment would be a priority for the county and the proposed fire training facility would have to take a back seat.

Cullers also commented that the county did not have a money tree and if anyone did have one, she would be happy to come and pick money off of it in order to fund the county’s Emergency Services requests.

Maiatico replied in response to Cullers comments.

“We will be able to shake our own money tree,” he said.

He was referencing the $406,000 from two sources the department has access to.

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Maiatico added that if the grant application were to fail, the fire and rescue department would have to look at other financing options instead of returning to the BOS with a request for the $844,000 balance from the almost $1,000,000 cost of the SCBA if the $250,000 was committed to the proposed fire training facility.

As the discussion continued, the general consensus of the BOS was that they were reluctant to commit any county funds toward the fire training facility.

Happy Creek District Supervisor Tony Carter moved to table the motion to accept the bid for the fire training facility to the next March meeting.

Cullers seconded the motion and the vote was taken and passed on a unanimous 5-0 vote.

Just prior to the vote on the acceptance of the bid for the construction of the fire training facility, the BOS voted to approve the grant application for the SCBA agenda item.

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Dates of the offenses were on or about April 30 and May 7, 2019.

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Terry William Jimenez Morales The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Terry William Jimenez Morales, age and address unavailable, with eight counts. COUNTS ONE, THREE, FIVE and SEVEN: in the County of Warren, Terry William Jimenez Morales, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Cocaine. COUNTS TWO, FOUR, SIX and EIGHT: did unlawfully and feloniously conspire to sell or

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Adam Joseph Hemingway On or about June 19, 2018, in the County of Warren, Adam Joseph Hemingway, 38, of the 500 block of Mosby Ln., Front Royal, VA 22630, did feloniously and unlawfully distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin.

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Date of the offenses was on or about July 29, 2019.

Robert Daniel Heishman The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Robert Daniel Heishman, 27, of the 600 block of W. 11th St., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts.

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block of Guard Hill Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, did feloniously and unlawfully, knowingly or intentionally, possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Methamphetamine.

Victoria Camille Richmond The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Victoria Camille Richmond, 27, of the 100 block of Ridgedale Ln., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts.

COUNTS ONE and TWO: in the County of Warren, Victoria Camille Richmond did feloniously and unlawfully, being the parent, guardian, or other person responsible for the care of M.L. and C.L., children under the age of eighteen, whose willful act or omission in the care of such child was so gross, wanton and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life. Date of the offenses was on or about October 5, 2019.

Jacob Scott Kimble The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Jacob Scott Kimble, 47, of the 100 block of Riverside Ln., Front Royal, VA 22630, with four counts.

COUNTS ONE through FOUR: in the County of Warren, Jacob Scott Kimble did feloniously and unlawfully, having been convicted of a sexually violent offense, knowingly fail to register or reregister with the Department of State Police for inclusion in the Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry. Date of the of-

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Scott Lee Farmer Jr. The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Scott Lee Farmer Jr., 37, of the 1500 block of Wapping Farm Rd., Linden, VA 22642, with two counts.

COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Scott Lee Farmer Jr., did feloniously and unlawfully, knowingly or intentionally, possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. COUNT TWO: did feloniously and unlawfully, knowingly or intentionally, possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Fentanyl. Date of the offenses was on or about January 28, 2017.

Caprice Renea Lynn Edwards On or about November 17, 2019, in the County of Warren, Caprice Renea Lynn Edwards, 37, of the 2700 block of Harmony Hollow Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, did feloniously and unlawfully, knowingly or intentionally, possess a Schedule I or II controlled substance.

Anthony Harry Sutton The Warren County, VA Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Anthony Harry Sutton, 67, of the 700 block of W. 14th St., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts.

COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Anthony Harry Sutton, who was eighteen years of age or older at the time of the offense, did feloniously and unlawfully engage in fellatio with a child less than thirteen years of age.

COUNT TWO: did feloniously and unlawfully penetrate the labia majora of a child less than thirteen years of age, other than for a bona fide medical purpose. Dates of the offenses were on or about August 15, 2019 through November 22, 2019.

Ernesto Anthony Newman On or about February 15, 2019,

in the County of Warren, Ernesto Anthony Newman, 48, of the 100 block of James St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously sell or distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Cocaine.

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anya Terrelle Carter, age and address unavailable, with ten counts.

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Coronavirus advice Warren County is urging residents to practice good hygiene as a way to combat and prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses in-

cluding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.

However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including: • Avoid close contact with people

who are sick.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

• Stay home when you are sick for at least 24 hours without a fever.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 sec-

onds. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcoholbased hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

With confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Virginia, it is only a matter of time before it gets to the Shenandoah Valley. Board of Supervisors Chairman Walt Mabe is asking residents to do their part to limit the spread of the disease. He noted, “Warren County Emergency Management Staff are monitoring the situation and keeping in contact with the Virginia Department of Health and Valley Health System.”

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On Feb. 26, the Warren Heritage Society hosted a presentation ceremony by the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). On Dec. 19, 2019, the Chapter of the SAR co-hosted with the Shenandoah Christian Alliance a colonial dinner at the Wayside Inn, Middletown, Virginia. The entertainment for this event was provided by the Tom and Amanda McFadden family of Warren County. James McFadden recited a portion of a George Washington speech and his sisters (Anne, Louisa, Mary Clare and Margaret provided an Irish jig. For their support of this dinner, they were given Certificates of Appreciation by Dale Corey and Nathan Poe of the SAR. Pictured in colonial garb are Nathan Poe and Dale Corey. The family from left to right are Margaret, Mary Clare, James, Anne, Louisa, Regina and Amanda.

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We will work closely with healthcare providers as well as public health and safety partners to quickly identify people who may have been exposed to coronavirus disease. We will take appropriate public health actions and work with the CDC to test people for COVID-19 as needed. If a person is diagnosed with COVID-19, we will then work with the patient, their medical provider, and their family to treat the illness and isolate the individual. We are prepared to respond to a COVID-19 outbreak if it happens.

According to County Administrator Doug Stanley, “We have placed hand sanitizer stations at the entrance to our public buildings and encourage the public to use them when entering the buildings. Our staff are taking extra precautions by cleaning and disinfecting all public surfaces including counter tops, bathrooms, and door handles multiple times each day to limit the spread of germs.

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The Front Royal Police Department would like to extend our thanks to the U.S. Marshal’s Service and the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office for their assistance in apprehending this individual.

Anyone who may have further information regarding this case is asked to please contact Detective M.R. Ramey at 540-636-2208 or by email at mramey@frontroyalva.com

Fugitive arrested During the course of a preliminary investigation, Front Royal Police Detective M.R. Ramey obtained credible information regarding the location of a wanted fugitive out of Prince George County, VA. With the assistance of the United States Marshal’s Service and the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office, Derek S. Vrable, 34, was arrested without incident at a residence located in Warren County March 6. The underlying charges for this arrest was for Grand Larceny and Breaking and Entering. Vrable has been wanted on this violation since 2015.

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Legislators grapple with changing bawdy place, prostitution laws

By Conor Lobb Capital News Service The General Assembly passed measures this session repealing restrictions on sex before marriage, swearing in public and being a “habitual drunkard,” but Del. Mark Levine, D-Alexandria, said he is considering updating another “outdated” Virginia law next year.

He’s considering changing the statute for keeping, residing in, or frequenting a bawdy place. In Virginia, that means using a building

for lewdness, assignation or prostitution. Violating this law is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Levine takes issue with the words “lewdness,” meaning obscene or vulgar, and “assignation,” or, an appointment for a meeting, especially between lo vers.

“I want to remove the lewdness part, remove the assignation part, but leave in the prostitution part because I don’t think Virginians today think being lewd should be a crime,” Levine said.

This year there have been six arrests in Henrico County for keeping or residing in a bawdy place, and one for prostitution.

A Freedom of Information Act request submitted to Henrico County Police by Capital News Service found that since 2010, 44% of prostitution arrests were for keeping, frequenting, or residing in a bawdy place. Five percent of arrests were for being a prostitute, while 23% were for soliciting a prostitute.

Mikki Alexander, an organizing member of the Richmond chapter of the Sex Workers Outreach Project, said that the broad definition of bawdy place law heightens the risk that sex workers could be charged with prostitution crimes.

Sex work, Alexander said, is an umbrella term that includes any sort of erotic or sexual services in exchange for money or goods, from lap dances at a strip club, to escorting, to modeling or performing in an adult video. ”If you have somebody who has a location that they work out of, their actual workplace, that could be considered a bawdy place,” Al-

exander said. “If you had somebody who is renting an apartment from somebody and it’s the place where they live and also work, then that could be considered a bawdy place.”

“So it really is this kind of broad definition that basically equates to, sex workers don’t have any place to live or work,” she added.

Alexander said the Sex Workers Outreach Project supports full decriminalization of sex work and prostitution.

Levine was inspired to update bawdy place law after discussion that centered around House Bill 251, introduced this session by Del. Vivian E. Watts, D-Fairfax.

Watts’ bill would make it a Class 6 felony for an adult to bring a minor to a bawdy place. Her bill passed the House 96-1 last month, with Levine casting the lone opposing vote because of the bill’s inclusion of the bawdy place language.

Those two words prompted a Senate committee to carry over the bill into 2021. The committee had a 15-minute discussion about how a person could be criminalized for visiting a bawdy place.

Sen. Joseph D. Morrissey, DRichmond, said that a couple could become felons for having a secret meeting in a seedy hotel.

“We know what you’re trying to get at, but here’s the problem: two lovers, 30 years old, go to a seedy motel for an assignation; they are now felons,” Morrissey said.

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nalize adults who visit known bawdy places with minors.

Of the arrests made in the past decade, Henrico County charged five juveniles with keeping a bawdy place, and one with frequenting a bawdy place. There were three juveniles charged in the past decade for prostitution.

Watts suggested a new law redefining bawdy places.

“I think another bill, another year might modernize this longstanding reference to bawdy place,” Watts said Morrissey proposed an amendment that would remove the words lewdness and assignation from the bill, but this would require removing them from the bawdy place code.

Sen. R. Creigh Deeds, D-Bath, said that the amendment could impact existing case law.

Michael Feinmel, Henrico County deputy commonwealth’s attorney, said that repealing the bawdy place law could have a negative impact on law enforcement’s ability to provide victim services to sex workers, such as human trafficking residential programs.

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“If you take away certain laws, prostitution and bawdy place laws, then that’s going to reduce our ability to connect people with services,” Feinmel said.

He said that a prostitution case cannot be made without a substantial act in furtherance.

“Something further has to happen, whether it’s opening up a condom, whether it’s taking off clothing, whether it’s touching somebody in a private part -something along those lines,” he said. “Something else has to happen rather than just the agreement.”

Feinmel said that rather than placing undercover police officers in a situation where a substantial act in furtherance would take place, Henrico County law enforcement uses the bawdy place law. He said that if law enforcement can prove someone is using a hotel room to perform sex acts for money, it is easier to initiate the criminal process Feinmel was unaware of any cases in recent years where the lewdness and assignation terms in the bawdy place law were actively used to enforce the statute.

He suggested that the bawdy place law could be fixed, but it would take a change to state prostitution law.

“If our prostitution code section was amended to say an agreement [verbal] for a sex act in exchange for money constitutes prostitution, then it would be unnecessary to have that bawdy place code section,” Feinmel said.

Levine said his interest in modernizing Virginia code is rooted in

a personal philosophy about the government’s role in regulating the private affairs of its citizens.

“I think folks should be free to do what they want if they’re not harming anyone else. And if it’s truly consensual, it’s not any of the government’s business,” Levine said.

EDA update The EDA met for a special board meeting March 11.

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During the discussion, the Board of Directors explained their priorities regarding the building. The first priority is to accept an offer from a suitable prospect looking to purchase the building outright. The second priority would be a prospect interested in leasing the whole building to mitigate the carrying costs with a kick out clause if the building is sold.

Forbearance Agreement: The EDA appreciates the partnership with First Bank Strasburg.

This banking agreement provides many near-term benefits to the EDA, including securing control of EDA-owned property and establishing terms for payments through the end of fiscal year 2021. These provisions also establish a baseline from which to work out arrangements for long range solutions that benefit taxpayers.

506 E. Main St. and 514 E. Main St. - Executive Director Doug Parsons and the Board of Directors are diligently working to complete the sale of the properties at 506 E. Main St. and 514 E. Main St. in downtown Front Royal. The Board voted to accept back up offers for the sale of 506 E. Main St. and 514 E. Main St. in the event that either of the current sales contracts does not come to fruition. The EDA is pleased that there is such com-

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The next regular EDA board meeting will be Friday, March 27, 2020.

Registration dates for the Winchester Police Department’s ‘Junior Academy’ announced The Winchester Police Department (WPD) will reprise its popular children’s program for ages 5-8, the Junior Academy, with three dates in 2020. Session dates, with their respective registration dates, are as follows: April 25, 2020 (register March 25, 2020) July 25, 2020 (register June 25, 2020) September 26, 2020 (register August 26, 2020) At each session, participants will experience what it’s like to be a new officer recruit and learn about the law enforcement activities of the WPD. They will explore physical testing (obstacle course), self-defense, solving a crime, See BRIEFS, 22

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“The Junior Academy is such a fun way for Winchester’s youth to learn about who we are and what we do as police officers,” stated Officer Katlynn Slonaker, program lead for the Junior Academy. “It’s also exciting to see the children who participated in the Junior Academy, our ‘graduates,’ at other community events. It’s obvious that we have made a positive impact and created friendships with them.”

Detailed information about the program as well as a link to the online application can be found online at www.winchesterpolice. org/get-involved/junior-citizenpolice-academy. Applications for the aforementioned sessions will go live on the listed registration dates and remain active until 24 applications per session have been received (sessions are limited to 24 applicants).

Shenandoah University Goes Online for Two Weeks COVID-19 has had a major impact on our world and our nation, and now more cases are emerging in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Although there are still no confirmed reports of the virus impacting anyone at Shenandoah, we have made the following decisions to help ensure the health and safety of our university community and to do our part to limit the spread of the virus. We will continue to monitor this rapidly changing situation and will provide ongoing updates as the situation unfolds.

There is so much that is uncertain about this virus; we are trying to be very safety-conscious, while also recognizing that there is much that is unknown and unknowable at this point. We ask for your patience, your flexibility and your deep understanding that our sole focus is on the safety and education of our SU family.

Classes Moving To Remote Instruction For Two Weeks From March 16-29, Shenandoah will hold all classes and coursework online. Classes will not meet

face-to-face. We appreciate that our faculty and staff have been preparing for weeks for the possibility of moving to online classes.

Thanks to their hard work, this transition will be as smooth as possible. That said, it will not be flawless, and I want to ask you now for your patience. Additional information will be sent to students in the coming days.

Advising and registration for summer and fall classes will continue but will be done remotely.

Students will receive additional information soon.

Each day we will review the situation, and by Thursday, March 26, we will make an announcement about whether we will indeed resume full campus activities and instruction on Monday, March 30.

Clinicals, Practicums, Off-Site Placements And Internships In some cases these experiences may be able to proceed as scheduled; in others they may be conducted remotely or be postponed, canceled or limited.

Students impacted will receive communications from placement coordinators in their programs; in these areas, we will be relying on guidance from accreditors, school systems and health systems.

The University Is Not Closed Until further notice, administrative offices and services — including the library, dining hall, and the Wilkins Wellness Center — will remain fully operational on our main campus and two Northern Virginia locations. Faculty and staff should continue to work on-site; for those who have underlying health concerns, Human Resources will work with each individual and supervisor to devise a plan for working remotely.

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The safety of our students is paramount. If you are a residential student already at home for spring break, we ask that you consider remaining where you are. If you are currently off-campus on vacation for spring break, we ask that you consider going home if you can safely do so. If you are currently on campus, please consider heading home if that is a safe option. You will be able to continue your courses remotely with your iMLearning devices.

Note, however, that our campuses will remain open. There may be some residential students for whom it is best to return to, or stay in, campus housing. We know that some students may not have alternative housing options, or may need to stay on campus because of a local job, athletic commitment, etc. We want to hear from you and help make arrangements for your return.

In order to track and serve those who will stay on campus over the next two weeks, we ask that residential students fill out this survey. If residential students do not complete that survey by Friday, March 13, we will assume that they are remaining where they are until Sunday, March 29.

For those planning to return, the residence halls will open at noon Sunday, March 15. Full-service dining services will be available, while self-service will be eliminated. Grab-and-go options are available as well.

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Postponement Of University Events Shenandoah University will cancel or postpone all large event gatherings (100+ people), and many smaller events, on campus effective immediately until Monday, March 30. Details on these changes are under development and will be shared once finalized.

Status Of Conservatory And Athletics Events The Conservatory will suspend all events and performances until Monday, March 30. Please check the Conservatory Performs webpage for more information.

At this time, all spring sporting events are expected to be held as scheduled, but this could change and games may be postponed as recommendations are made by the NCAA and ODAC Conference. Please check the SU Hornets athletics site for more information.

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If You Are Ill (Or Not Ill) We ask that if you are sick, please stay home until you are well and no longer exhibiting symptoms.

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Even if you are not ill, please continue to practice good hygiene as this virus spreads easily, and those with compromised immune systems are at a higher risk.

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Students and parents, if you have questions or concerns, please contact studentsuccess@su.edu.

Please continue to monitor the university’s status through the SUN-e newsletter, email, and su.edu/coronavirus, as this situation continues to evolve.

SU has had a pandemic preparedness plan for years, and our emergency leadership team has been meeting about the coronavirus since January. Our faculty were notified weeks ago that they should begin preparing for a possible transition to fully online education — and they are ready.

We are confident that this transition will be as seamless as possible — it won’t be perfect, but it will be full of SU’s typical high level of compassion, attention to detail, care for each individual student, flexibility, and commitment to continued quality. Our years of general preparedness, and our weeks of planning for this specific situation, will serve our students and our community well.

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These are the events taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library from April 1 - 16. More information about Samuels Library and the programs and services available can be found at www. samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-3153.

Wednesday, April 1 and Thurs• Burial Plots day, April 2 – • Cremation Niches 10:15 Toddler Story Time. • Granite, Marble and Bronze 11:00 Preschool Story Time.

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4:30 Novel Ideas. Children will explore popular books and book series through S.T.E.M. activities, games, food, and more.

This month, we will explore The Chronicles of Narnia, beginning with The Magician’s Nephew. For ages 6-11. Registration begins March 7.

Wednesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 9 – 10:15 Toddler Story Time.

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Our stories, songs, and craft this week will be about Beautiful Bugs!

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Saturday, April 11 – 11:00 Leave No Trace. Learn about Leave No Trace principles and why they are so important to follow while exploring our natural wilderness areas. Youth ages 6-9 and 10-16 are invited to participate in a game or two exploring one or more of these principles.

Also, come and enjoy the Library Quest being launched today and “hike through the stacks� of your local library exploring hiking and nature resources and wonder at the nature experiences located here! Program led by members and volunteers with the Warren County-Front Royal Appalachian Trail Community. Registration begins March 11.

2:00 Chocolate! Chocolate! Chocolate! Teen chocolate lovers are invited to this workshop in which they will experience many ways to work with chocolate. They will

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Each year, the viewing public from around the country has grown fonder of watching the drama of the fast-flying birds — the first egg being laid, chicks emerging from their shells and, during ‘fledge watch,’ the nail-biting reports of the initial flight of the falcon chicks. Like any TV nature show, there is real-life drama: sometimes the chicks thrive and sometimes the nest fails.

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nationwide and still counting — after the flu-like illness was declared a world pandemic on Wednesday.

There are nine presumptive positive COVID-19 cases in Virginia, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

Most of them are in Northern Virginia, with one confirmed case in Central Virginia.

Professors are quickly pivoting to get material online, and some schools, like Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, are offering resources to help teachers adjust. Many students have expressed concern over lack of digital equipment and internet access.

Most universities are cancelling events with more than 100 attendees and have online resources for students to access updated information. Many colleges have canceled in-person classes, but faculty and staff will continue to work on campus. Below is a sample of universities that have changed schedules to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

James Madison University will extend their spring break until March 23 and will teach online classes until April 5.

JMU President Jonathan Alger said in a release that students will be updated on the remainder of the semester on March 27.

Longwood University will be closed until March 18, cancelling in-person classes and events following a presumptive positive diagnosis for a Longwood student on Wednesday. In a release, Longwood President W. Taylor Reveley said faculty would continue to prepare for the possibility of online classes.

Norfolk State University extended spring break until March 23 and will teach classes online until April 6. University residences will reopen March 22.

Old Dominion University will resume classes online on March 23 after an extended spring break. ODU President John Broderick said in a statement posted on Facebook that the school would monitor the situation and reassess on April 6.

Radford University extended its spring break for an additional week and plans to teach online until April 17, according to the university’s website. The university – as most academic institutions are doing – asked that faculty, staff and students complete a voluntary travel declaration forms.

“The information will be shared with local health officials as needed on a caseby-case basis,” Radford President Brian Hemphill said in a release. “For those who traveled, the University may ask individuals to self-monitor or self-isolate for two

weeks depending upon the locations that were visited and the activities that were engaged in.”

University of Richmond extended spring break, cancelling classes from March 16-20, and will hold online classes until at least April 3.

The school’s website states that students with extenuating circumstances, such as international students, can submit a petition to stay in on-campus housing although access to student services and facilities will be limited.

University of Virginia students will also move to online courses starting on March 19, according to a release from U.Va. President James Ryan posted on Wednesday.

“We will not be holding classes on Grounds for the foreseeable future, quite possibly through the end of the semester,” Ryan said in a release. “We will reassess after April 5 at the earliest and periodically after that date.”

Virginia Commonwealth University announced Wednesday that it will extend its spring break for an additional week. When the semester resumes on March 23, classes will be taught remotely for the “foreseeable future.” Classrooms are expected to use digital tools such as Blackboard, videoconferencing and online programs.

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The release from VCU President Michael Rao said details regarding on-campus housing, student services and dining plans are forthcoming.

“I also want to take this opportunity to thank you for being mindful and respectful of others during this outbreak, which is not limited to any particular age group, geographic region, nationality, ethnicity or race,” Rao said.

Virginia Tech’s spring break is extended to March 23, with a transition to online courses for the remainder of the semester. All events with over 100 people are cancelled through at least April 30, though May commencement plans are still in place.

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munity leaders have been continuously engaged in monitoring the situation in Blacksburg, across Virginia, and around the world,” a release stated. “In consultation with our partners in the Virginia Department of Health, we are adopting a range of principlebased actions, effective immediately.”

William & Mary will start online classes March 23, after an extended spring break, to continue until at least April 1. University events are cancelled until April 3.

Virginia State University announced Wednesday that it will cancel or modify all scheduled events for the next 30 days.

Modifications include pre packaged options in dining halls and livestreams for events, like the Mr.

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A few colleges remain open at this time: Liberty, Regent and Hampton universities and Reynolds Community College.

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By Macy Pressley Capital News Service The General Assembly recently passed a measure that will create a plan to reduce wildlife-related vehicle accidents, though opponents tout the bill as an example of wasteful government spending.

The bill, introduced by Sen. Dave Marsden, D-Fairfax, directs the Virginia departments of Game and Inland Fisheries, Transportation, and Conservation and Recreation to conduct a study to identify areas where wildlife habitat is fragmented by human development and roads with a high wildlife collision rate.

Marsden said the measure, known as the Wildlife Corridor Action Plan, is intended to help prevent wildlife related car accidents. There were 61,000 such collisions reported in 2016, according to VDOT. “People get killed in wildlife collisions, mostly with deer,” Marsden said.

There were 211 deaths from such collisions in the United States, according to State Farm, which tracks deer-related insurance claims across the nation.

The bill would give the DGIF two years to complete a study.

Marsden said that after the study is done, the General Assembly will look into building wildlife overpasses along roads identified as problem areas. He said wildlife overpasses were successfully implemented in Charlottesville.

“They tried this on I-64 in Charlottesville and reduced wildlife collisions by 98%,” Marsden said.

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Ryan Brown, DGIF executive director, said the bill addresses a complex issue and is intended to protect wildlife in two ways.

Brown said his department will work with other agencies to identify places where development has fragmented wildlife habitats and address the work needed to avoid human and wildlife conflict.

“Wildlife moves around and they don’t read road signs,” Brown said.

The agencies will identify wildlife corridors and study migration routes of native, game and migratory species using existing state data. They will assess human barriers such as roads, dams, power lines and pipelines and determine areas with a high risk of wildlifevehicle collisions. The study will contain maps to detail such wildlife corridor infrastructure, as well as recommendations for creating safe wildlife crossings. Brown said options might include fencing along problem roads and bridgelike structures to assist wildlife with safe crossing.

Brown said this issue is likely to get worse over time.

“As wildlife habitat becomes more and more fragmented in an urbanizing Virginia, that makes it difficult in terms of management of wildlife population,” he said.

Del. Mark Cole, R-Spotsylvania, voted against the bill. He said the measure would be too costly. “ I do not believe the legislation is needed and it will end up creating another bureaucratic process that will cost time and money for no real benefit,” Cole said in an email. “The government is very good at establishing needless bureaucratic hurdles.”

Marsden said the legislation is worthwhile, considering Virginia is one of the top states for wildlife collisions. In 2018, Virginia ranked 12th for deer collisions, with drivers facing a 1 in 99 chance of hitting a deer, according to data from State Farm.

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By Kevin S. Engle My wife went to the dentist yesterday.

Me too.

I didn’t have an appointment. I was just along for the ride. I was her +1.

You need two people in the car for the HOV lane.

Hey, I know my place and I’m ok with it.

Plus, she promised to buy me lunch. One of those new chicken sandwiches from Popeyes.

Yeah, I’m easy to bribe.

There was more in it for me though. More than my wife knew, or I was willing to admit.

I like waiting rooms.

Especially ones with lots of magazines.

Our dentist’s office has tons.

And the selection is a whole lot better than at my regular doctor and dermatologist.

And the place where I take our car for service?

It’s mostly car magazines.

I’m not in to those.

At the dentist, there’s Fine Cooking, Shape, GQ, Garden & Gun and In Style. AARP, Us, Better Homes & Garden and Marie Claire. OK!, Entertainment, Food Network, Golf Digest, Fortune, Diabetic Living, Parents, Cosmopolitan, Vanity Fair and O. Knowing who’s dating who in Hollywood doesn’t really interest me, but with so many choices, I had lots of other options. Golf Digest could improve my swing in five easy steps. The writer of that one has obviously never seen me play. I’d need more like 500 steps.

How about great looking abs?

There was an article in Shape telling me how to get them. That sounds nice, but let’s be honest.

Six pack abs are in my rearview mirror. Ok, let’s be really honest.

I never had six pack abs.

What did get my attention was a piece about UPS in Fortune

magazine. They recently opened a huge facility near Atlanta that gets all those packages in and out in record time and on their way to their final destination. That may not sound all that exciting, but it was interesting.

And the best part about it?

I got to read the whole thing.

I didn’t get called into the dentist’s office part way through the story.

Don’t you hate that?

“Mr. Engle, we’re ready for you now.”

“Thanks, but gimme a few minutes. I want to finish reading about J Lo and ARod’s upcoming wedding.”

I’ve never said that, but I’d like to.

I guess I could always finish reading it AFTER my appointment.

But wouldn’t that be a little weird?

Sitting around the waiting room, reading magazines, when I didn’t need to be there any longer?

And what if someone else was already looking at it?

I’d have to wait for them to put it down.

What’s stranger?

Doing that, or just stopping by waiting rooms every now and then to check out the magazines, even when I don’t have an appointment?

Not that I’ve ever done that, or even considered it.

I guess there is a place called the library. They have lots of magazines too and I can stay and read them as long as I want.

Or, how about this?

I could even buy a few and read them at home? …

Nah, why would I do that?

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“It’s good for the animals and the drivers,” Marsden said. “It’s worth the effort to save property and save lives.”

The bill now heads to the governor’s desk.

Bill removing race requirement in marriage records passes

By Zach Armstrong Capital News Service When William Christiansen married his college sweetheart, he was disturbed that they had to disclose their race to the registrar,

considering they are an interracial couple.

“It reminded me and my wife of a time when interracial couples were unable to get married,” said Christiansen. “It’s an unneeded reminder of the discriminatory practices that dominated the South during Jim Crow.”

Both chambers of the General Assembly passed legislation to eliminate the race requirement on the marriage license application.

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The bill was introduced by Sen. David Suetterlein, R-Roanoke.

The legislation moved through every committee and legislative chamber without opposition from any lawmaker.

“Asking for race seems completely unrelated to whether a state should recognize a marriage,” Christiansen said. “It sends a signal that those in charge of policy related to marriage applications care little about removing the legacy of discriminatory practices of their predecessors.”

Under current law, the race of the marrying parties along with other personal data is filed with the state registrar when a marriage is performed in the commonwealth.

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“This is another Jim Crow law that should have been out of the books and I’m so grateful that the younger generation isn’t judging people based on color of skin,” said Sen. Lionell Spruill Sr., DChesapeake.

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Loving v. Virginia that overturned laws banning interracial marriage.

In 1958, a judge sentenced Richard and Mildred Loving to a year in prison for marrying each other.

He suspended the sentence for 25 years if the couple moved to the District of Columbia. After the Supreme Court of Virginia upheld their sentences, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned their convictions. The court found that the law violated equal protection and due process under the 14th Amendment.

“This made both of us curious why questions like this were still on the application,” Christiansen said. “If people are of age, they should only need to identify them via Social Security number or something similar.”

Lawmakers split over bill to ban plastic foam to-go containers

By David Tran Capital News Service A bill in the General Assembly that bans expanded polystyrene

containers, also known as plastic foam, at all food vendors by 2025 currently is in limbo while both chambers hash out a Senate amendment rejected by the House.

House Bill 533 would prohibit food vendors, including restaurants, catering trucks and grocery stores, from serving food and beverages in plastic foam containers, plates, cups and trays. The ban does not extend to packaging of unprepared food.

Del. Betsy B. Carr, D-Richmond, is chief patron of the bill, which has two phases. First, food chain establishments with 20 locations or more would be required to phase out the plastic foam containers by July 1, 2023.

The next deadline for all food vendors to eliminate use of such containers would be July 1, 2025.

Carr’s bill exempts institutions such as schools and correctional facilities from the ban.

The bill passed the House (5544) and the Senate passed it (2313) with an amendment proposed

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The House overwhelming (991) rejected the amendment, and the Senate didn’t budge insisting (38-1) on the reenactment clause.

As of Feb. 27, the bill was assigned to a conference committee to debate its fate.

Co-patron Del. Paul E. Krizek, D-Fairfax, said the reenactment clause is “a way to kick the can down the road.”

“I was really hoping that we had come to a good compromise,” Krizek said, in reference to the two deadlines given to vendors to stop distributing polystyrene materials.

Krizek’s bill HB 1046 was incorporated into Carr’s bill. He said his bill stemmed from Maine’s prohibition of polystyrene containers that passed in 2019.

“Nothing we use for a few minutes should be allowed to pollute our oceans and rivers and threaten wildlife for centuries,” Krizek said via email.

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“Polystyrene is one of the most commonly found types of litter,” Boehmer said. “By reducing this type of litter from being an option in our environment, it would do a lot to protect our wildlife and our ecosystems.”

Environment Virginia launched a campaign called “Wildlife Over Waste” in 2018 with the goal to reduce the use of plastic foam cups and containers.

The organization campaigned across the state and gathered enough signed petitions to meet with Carr and draft the bill.

Carr said in an email interview that she introduced the bill because polystyrene is a serious contributor to pollution and poses a health risk to humans and animals.

Businesses that still use polystyrene containers after the deadlines will receive a civil penalty up to $50 for each day of violation.

Food vendors may be granted a one year exemption under the basis of “undue economic hardship,” such as inability to obtain alternatives to polystyrene containers.

Alternatives to plastic foam containers include recyclable materials such as biodegradable paper or plastics, which can be more expensive. However, the addition-

al cost would be minimal if it is passed on to consumers, Boehmer said.

“It does reduce the cost of picking up litter and the cost is quite small,” Boehmer said. “If you get a $10 meal that comes in a togo container, the additional cost would be less than 1% of that added to your total cost.”

The bill also empowers the Litter Control and Recycling Fund Advisory Board, which works to eliminate littering while encouraging recycling, to help oversee a newly established Litter Control and Recycling Fund. Any collected civil penalties will go directly into the fund. The advisory board’s proposed additional responsibilities include raising public awareness on the dangers of polystyrene and promoting alternatives to plastic foam containers.

Maine and Maryland have passed similar bills to ban polystyrene food service containers in 2019. Several states, such as Oregon, Montana and New Jersey, have introduced such legislation in the past year.

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Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

Saturday, March 14 A chance of showers after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 54.

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9am - 2pm First Battle of Kernstown Commemorative Walking Tour at 610 Battle Park Dr. Winchester.

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2pm - 6pm St. Patrick’s Day No Tap Bowling Tournament at Royal Family Bowling Center, 430 Remount Road, Front Royal. Benefits Linden Volunteer Fire Dept. $25 per person. 571-6065388.

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

Sunday, March 15 Showers likely, mainly before 8am.

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Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Noon - 2pm Hot Wheels Club Meeting in the War Memorial Building, Jim Barnett Park 1001 East Cork Street, Winchester. Arts and Crafts Room.

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Monday Night: A chance of showers.

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday, March 17 A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

6:30 p.m. 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, March 18 Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Thursday, March 19 Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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begin at 2pm with movie to follow starting at 2:15. Bring your own drinks and snacks. All are invited. The Redemption of Henry Myers - Life is tough in the wild west but a widow’s kindness may make the difference to Henry. Starring Erin Bethea and Drew Waters. Amazon Prime rates it at 4.7 out of 5 stars.

7pm Harlem Globetrotters at Shenandoah University, 1188 Ralph Shockey Dr. Winchester. Due to popular demand, the Harlem Globetrotters are returning to Shenandoah University and Winchester for a one-night event of alley-oops, and-ones and acrobatics.

The Globetrotters will take to the court at the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center on March 19. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the event starts at 7 p.m. Those who purchase a Magic Pass can take advantage of a preevent function at 5:30 p.m. The pass allows attendees to learn tricks, shoot hoops and get autographs and photos with the Harlem Globetrotters. Doors for Magic Pass holders open at 5 p.m.

Russ Potts Productions, Inc. (RPPI) is the organizer of the event, which is sponsored by United Bank. Tickets are on sale now, with approximately 2,000

seats available overall. Reserved seating is available, as well as pre-show Magic Pass tickets. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at eventbrite. com. Canned and boxed food collected at the door will benefit the non-profit organization Bright Futures-Frederick/ Winchester, which helps address local K-12 student needs. https://www. su.edu/athletics-and-events-center/ Saturday, March 21 9am - 2pm First Battle of Kernstown Commemorative Walking Tour at Kernstown Battlefield, 610 Battle Park Dr. Winchester. Learn about the Civil War’s First Battle of Kernstown (March 23, 1862) during this walking tour that takes place at the Kernstown Battlefield on the Pritchard-Grim Farm and the MSV’s Rose Hill Park. Led by author and historian Gary Ecelbarger, the walk begins at 9 a.m. at the Kernstown Battlefield, breaks for lunch at 11:30 a.m., then reconvenes at Rose Hill Park at 1 p.m. Free. Registration not required. Presented in partnership with the Kernstown Battlefield Association. Pritchard-Grim Farm: 610 Battle Park Drive, Winchester; Rose Hill Park: 1871 Jones Road, Winchester. Gary Ecelbarger is the author of numerous nineteenth-century non-fiction works including The Day Dixie Died: The Battle of Atlanta, and “We are in for it!”: The First Battle of Kernstown. He has also published biographies of Civil War generals “Black Jack” Logan and Frederick W. Lander, as well as military histories of the Shenandoah Valley campaign.

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research and touring time between the Rockies and Revolutionary War sites.

1pm Benefit Vera Bradley and Thirty-One Bingo Fundraiser at John H. Enders Fire & Rescue Social Hall, 9 S. Buckmarsh St, Berryville. Doors open at noon and Bingo starts at 1.

Event benefits the nonprofit Blue Ridge Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. 14 prize-filled games. Raffles for Grand Prize, 50/50 and Themed Baskets. Chili, hotdogs, snacks and beverages available. Proceeds will provide scholarships for students with special needs and funds to help care for our therapy horses and ponies. For tickets or for more information, contact Margie Youngs at 540-533-2777 or at brcthinc@hotmail.com. Tickets can also be purchased online at https:// march2020bingo.brownpapertickets. com 6:30pm North Fork Shen. River Restoration BINGO, 301 North Fork Rd., Front Royal. Doors open 4:30pm.

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Sunday, March 22 2pm Randolph-Macon Academy Open House at 200 Academy Dr. Front Royal. Families interested in applying for the summer session (named a “Best Summer Camp” by Northern Virginia Magazine) or the 2020-2021 school year are invited. Come visit with admission counselors, teachers, and students, and learn about the school culture that inspires “The Power of Rise” in students. Middle School (grades 6-8) and Upper School (grades 9-12) tours will include classrooms, athletic and dining facilities, and dorms. RSVPs are strongly encouraged and greatly appreciated; walk-ins are warmly welcomed.

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T1963A - 2018 Ford F-150 Truck SuperCrew Cab, 29k, 4x4, Ford 100k Mile Warranty, Blackout Sport Wheels, Backup Cam, Bluetooth, Local Trade - $31,577

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