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COVID-19 area alerts sent from health department, Governor Two outpatient test collection sites are operational in Winchester and Front Royal

Valley Health Systems has opened a COVID-19 testing center outside the Commerce Avenue Outpatient Treatment Center in Front Royal.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report While Front Royal and Warren County residents attempt to continue their normal daily lives, they are finding themselves being swamped with multiple reports and alerts about the new coronavirus, (COVID-19) from various government and local health agencies with important information.

This information is designed to inform and alert residents of the latest developments in order to make lives a little easier as we all navigate the new world that we are living in during this pandemic.

The following information is a guide to actions in the face of these events.

Anticipating a likely increase in demand for COVID‐19 testing, Val-

ley Health has established outpatient test collection sites. Two sites are now operational in Winchester and Front Royal, with additional locations opening soon.

Until more kits become available, testing is limited to individuals who meet the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) screening criteria and are referred by their physician or health department. Patients should not present directly to these sites without appropriate referral.

Individuals with symptoms including fever, dry cough and shortness of breath, who have either traveled from a location with COVID-19 or think they may have been exposed, should not go to their doctor, urgent care center or hospital emergency room.

They should call their doctor’s office,

answer screening questions, and be directed accordingly.

Individuals who are severely ill and need emergency care are asked to call a number posted outside the hospital Emergency Department before entering Dispatchers will guide 911 callers and EMS responders if COVID-19 is suspected. Sick individuals are asked to do all they can to protect others by limiting contact with unprotected family, emergency responders, and hospital staff as they seek care.

Visit valleyhealthlink.com/coronavirus for details.

Additionally, the Virginia Department of Health and the Lord Fairfax District (HLFD) released a joint press release alerting the community that a resident of the district has tested positive for COVID-19.

The patient, a woman in her 30s, has mild symptoms at present, and is being treated as an outpatient while being isolated from the general public.

Health District staff will be contacting anyone in the area who is identified as a close contact of the positive case.

Those who are identified will be asked to self-quarantine and monitor themselves for symptoms in coordination with the Health Department. To protect patient confidentiality no further information about the patient will be released.

“This is the first case detected in a District resident and given the recent appearance of cases in neighboring areas, comes as no surprise,” said LFHD Director Dr. Colin Greene.

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This order goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 and will remain in place until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2020.

Governor Ralph Northam also made this statement in his release, “This is an unprecedented situation, and it requires actions to protect public-health and save lives. I know the next several weeks will be difficult.

These restrictions on non-essential businesses will create hardships on the businesses and employees affected.

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The press release/information list covered a long list of items that will be affected during this pandemic.

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Northam also alerted the Commonwealth that all schools will remain closed through the end of the academic year.

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) will issue guidance to help divisions execute plans to continue instruction, while ensuring students are served equitably, regardless of income level, access to technol-

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Even dining and congregation areas in the following establishments must close to the public beginning 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday March 24. These establishments may continue to offer delivery and or takeout services. These establishments include restaurants, food courts, farmers markets, breweries, microbreweries, distilleries, wineries and tasting rooms.

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VDOE will also submit a waiver to the federal government to lift end of year testing requirements and is exploring options to waive state mandated tests.

Northam also released a list of what is considered non-essential businesses and recreational facilities that were to be closed to the public beginning at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24th.

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The release reads, “All essential retail establishments must, to the extent possible, adhere to social distancing recommendations regarding entrances, enhanced sanitizing practices on common surfaces and other appropriate workplace guidance from state and federal authorities.

The press release continues by saying that any brick and mortar retail businesses not listed above must also limit: • In-person shopping to no more than 10 patrons per establishment • Adhere to social distancing recommendations • Sanitize common surfaces • Apply relevant workplace guidance from state and federal authorities If any such business cannot adhere to the 10-patron limit with proper social distancing requirements, it must close.

The release/list closes with this warning.

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The area health organizations have been releasing information as well.

The following is a letter from the Valley Health System in Winchester, dated March 20, 2020 about adjustments that they have made in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“In the last week, Valley Health System’s regional network of hospitals, long-term care facilities, wellness and fitness centers, physician practices and outpatient clinics have dramatically changed how they operate in a focused effort to protect staff, patients and the larger community from COVID-19.

“At this time, there have been no confirmed positive tests for the virus in Valley Health’s primary service area.

“We have seen quite a dramatic shift in our nation’s activities,” President and CEO Mark H. Merrill told Valley Health’s managers and directors around the region in a teleconferenced meeting Thursday morning.

“Fear is a natural emotion that can sometimes overwhelm rational thinking. We are taking a logical and systematic approach in our preparation.

There are parts of the world that have effectively mitigated the spread of this virus. We have been learning from their experience,” Merrill said.

In remarkably short order, staff and physicians have embraced social distancing as the most effective large-scale way to curb the spread of COVID-19. Patient visitation at Valley Health’s six hospitals and three longterm care facilities was curtailed to reduce the risk of transmission. Facility entrances have been closed to control access and manage screening. Visitation exceptions are being made at Winchester Medical Center for Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby, Pediatrics and NICU, and at all facilities for special circumstances including end-oflife care, on a case-by-case basis. Visit valleyhealthlink.com/coronavirus for details.

Starting Monday, March 23, all Valley Health hospitals and outpatient surgery centers will be postponing all elective and non-essential procedures and surgeries. Valley Health will continue to allow procedures and surgeries for patients whose condition is emergent or urgent as determined by their physician. This decision was made after thoughtful consideration and is consistent with the guidance being provided by governmental, clinical, and regulatory organizations.

“Our top priorities are to protect our care team and all those we are caring for,” said Iyad Sabbagh, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Valley Health, who is overseeing the system’s clinical readiness He expressed leadership’s confidence that the organization is prepared, equipped and protected to respond effectively to COVID-19.

“I’ve been impressed with our team’s commitment, resourcefulness and resiliency,” he said. “We have key processes in place to preserve supplies,

safeguard employees and physicians, continue providing excellent care to all other patients, and be prepared for surge capacity in the days ahead.”

Valley Health’s six off-site wellness and fitness centers also closed Thursday, March 19 until further notice, as a precautionary measure. All public events and classes have been cancelled or postponed, except patient education related to disease management or preparation for surgery. Outpatient rehabilitation services (physical, occupational and speech therapy) that, in many cases is co-located with fitness, remain operational.

“Our intent is to discourage our fitness members from gathering, but we do not want to deny patients the ther-

apy they need,” said Sabbagh.

“We’re all in this together,” Merrill reflects. “How can we help our coworkers, patients, families and friends respond safely, rationally and thoughtfully to create the best possible outcomes? Can we commit to donate blood at a time when our supply is low? Are there things we can do during this time of social distancing to uplift those who may feel isolated?

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Honey and Hops Brew Works offers a new taste for local folks Brothers Ian, Isaac, and Adam Rushing came from Alaska to make mead in Front Royal

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By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report Three brothers, Ian, Isaac, and Adam Rushing have teamed up to bring a new taste to Front Royal at their meadery/winery which can be found at 650A W. 11th. Street in the town’s neighborhood known as the Village.

“We’ve secured a space and are planning out our tasting room to create a space where you and your friends and family (over 21 of course) can enjoy a nice glass of mead,” they say.

“Our schedule for opening is still in the early stages,” Ian revealed in an interview. “We will have the first five batches bottled by the end of the month.”

Mead is described on their website, “It’s been quickly gaining popularity. But what is it? At the core it is wine, fermented with honey instead of grapes or other sugars. Mead, like wine, can have many different characteristics. It can be: Sweet. Dry. Fruity.

Floral. Tannic. Barrel aged. Spiced.

Hopped. You name it. There’s pretty much a mead for anyone,” it says.

“Honeybees are important to us,” Ian said. “It’s great to take what they make and make a fun and delicious drink out of it.”

He said they get their honey from “Bubba’s Sweet Nectar” in Roanoke.

Adam said that he wasn’t generally a fan of wine, and preferred beer but added that, “I like mead because it’s a happy medium between wine and beer.”

Mead is like cider—not beer and not wine, even though a meadery is classified as a winery.

With the current COVID-19 crisis, their hope to do a soft opening this month has been put on hold, but they continue to prepare for when people can come into their new place.

They’ve commissioned an artist, Kate Fristoe, to paint a mural inside with human-size bee wings, so people can have their picture taken as bees for free.

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people haven’t tried it, although they

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“We got the first recipe approval today so we will be bottling that one in the next week or two,” he said. “It’s a long process getting approval from the state and Feds (ATF). They do anything alcohol-related and have to okay

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the percentage of alcohol and we have to submit what we think will be in the recipe. We started the paperwork about a year ago and have been working toward this since then.”

“It’s cool to see the number of shares and followers (54 backers) and to see how excited people are,” he said. “We did a local podcast two or three weeks ago with the guys at @trytilyoudie, so the ‘buzz’ (so to speak) so far is good.

People always like to drink beer.”

He added that it’s a big challenge to educate people about mead, so he has given tastes to friends and a few others who were interested.

The responses of two of them follow.

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Since starting with low alcohol meads, they now have 200 gallons of eight to nine different batches with eight different flavors, five of which

have been approved.

When asked what brought them to Virginia, and why they decided to make mead, Ian said that he came to Northern Virginia 16 years ago from Alaska as a journalist to work at WJLA in the Arlington bureau, and often came out to Winchester and Front Royal for business. He loved the area and always thought he would like to retire here. He met his wife Kari who grew up in Warren County, where her grandfather owns a farm, and has been living here for about three years.

They live near the farm and spend a good life planting apple trees and raising a son.

As far as why they are making mead, that came about as a result of a business trip to Maine.

Ian described how he passed by the Honeymaker Mead Works near Portland, Maine, and was curious to see what it was all about.

“I did a tasting and fell in love with the flavors, then became fascinated with it and talked to my brothers,” he said. “They wanted to start the brewery and it moved very quickly.

“I’m 39, Isaac is 30 and Adam is 28. At first Adam wasn’t planning on moving here, but after visiting, he came here too with his family,” he said.

“Adam and Isaac only recently moved to the area from Alaska, with the goal of joining forces to start the meadery.”

Two of the brothers live in Warren County and the other one lives in Strasburg.

All three brothers are equal partners and are married with children.

Isaac’s wife is Chelsea and Adam is married to Rachel. Ian said that they run the flavors by their wives for their opinions.

Ian said he and his brothers are three of eight siblings who were raised in Alaska near Anchorage and come from a creative background.

His dad is sign painter, and his mom designs and makes fabulous greeting cards, and they team up together to make 3-D signs. His dad, Isaac and Ian all make music and Ian was formerly in a band.

He said that influence has extended to creativity in the flavors they use in making mead and they’re excited to be

Brothers Isaac, Adam and Ian Rushing have opened their Honey & Hops Brew Works meadery at 650A W. 11th. St. in Front Royal.

working together and eager to introduce people to something they’ve not had before.

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He added that one local feature in particular was familiar.

“Where we lived in Alaska, there was a star on a hill. When I saw the one here, it reminded me of Alaska.”

Interested fans can go to their web page to be a backer and donate to the business. There are even hats, hoodies, and other things available to buy at https://www.honeyandhopsbrewworks.com/shop.

Honey and Hops Brew Works is located at 650-A W. 11th. St. in Front Royal.

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It was established by Nan Hathaway back in 1975, and was bought from her by Kevin Seabrook in 2009, who has kept up its traditional comfortable and friendly atmosphere.

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Royal Oak Bookshop at 207 S. Royal Avenue in Front Royal, stands ever ready to serve folks who are looking for any type of book. In front can be seen the home of the “never ending porch sale,” with used books priced at .25 each.

compromised in some way with lung disorders, or with blood disorders and the elderly. Others keep their distance and are being careful.”

She added that the counter is cleaned and sanitized after every customer.

But the store offers a type of familiar refuge for folks, especially now.

“People do talk about this somewhat, but they come in to escape to another world, like a time capsule,” Tammy said.

She said that there are usually no more than 10 customers at a time anyway at this time of the year and that the most foot traffic happens on the weekends and around Christmas.

And she reminds us that there has been and still is the option for online shopping.

“We always offer purchase by phone and will ship it to the customer,” she said. “People also can call and pay by phone and we’ll bring the books to the back door for them.”

The shop is listed on the internet with Amazon and Abe Books as well.

This service proves the store management’s motto, which says it is, “Your neighborhood bookshop wherever you live.”

Right now, their biggest seller is fiction and there is still a big Civil War book selection in the second room.

Definitely one of the biggest draws for cat friends are Simone and Harper Simone, Royal Oak Bookshop’s mascot along with Harper Lee, is carrying Lee, the bookshop’s mascots, who are on the tradition of 35 years of resident feline book friends, which began carrying on the tradition of 35 years with Huxley who was there for nineteen years. of resident feline book friends, which navirus, COVID-19.

As of this printing, March 27, the began with Huxley who lived and “People have been using social disstore is still open for browsing, but roamed among the books and shelves tancing anyway,” said Tammy Foster limited to 10 people or less, as per for nineteen years. After him came Bolden, who is the shop’s manager. instructions from health, government Catter, who stayed for the next APY*Willa Minimum deposit 3-month “About 30 percent of the people who and concerned individuals that have ten years. $1000 come in have been wearing masks and been given to people with the intent The shop continues as usual with APY* Minimum gloves. Most of these are folks who are to reduce the spread of the new corotheir activities deposit and promotions.

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They have book signings throughout the year with local authors, and children’s book authors usually from April through December, and will resume this hopefully in late spring and summer.

For future sales, they are considering having another spring sale of half price on children’s books and will again have a book drive to give books to foster children at Christmas. In the next month they will be offering $5 off

the purchase of $20.

They offer gift certificates, have a book lovers rebate card program and carry hiking maps for Shenandoah National Park and the George Washington National Forest. The shop has quite a few gift items and greeting cards as well.

They’re not purchasing books at this time other than Virginia and Civil War titles, but they will take books for store credit and offer consignment

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THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 26, 2020

To America’s Governors: As you know, on March 16, 2020, I published my Coronavirus Guidelines for America. States, localities, and citizens across our country have responded to this call to action in full force, making tremendous sacrifices

in support of our National effort to defeat the virus. I want to thank each of you, along with your frontline responders and essential workers, for stepping up to help America confront this unprecedented global pandemic.

Together, we are proving that no challenge can match the indomitable strength, ingenuity, and determination of the American people.

There is still a long battle ahead, but our efforts are already paying

dividends. As we enhance protections against the virus, Americans across the country are hoping the day will soon arrive when they can resume their normal economic, social, and religious lives.

In furtherance of this shared goal, my Administration is working to publish new guidelines for State and local policymakers to use in making decisions about maintaining, increasing, or relaxing social distancing and other

mitigation measures they have put in place.

This is what we envision: Our expanded testing capabilities will quickly enable us to publish criteria, developed in close coordination with the Nation’s public health officials and scientists, to help classify counties with respect to continued risks posed by the virus. Thls will incorporate robust surveillance testing, whlch allows us to monitor the spread of the virus throughout the country. Under these data-driven criteria, we will suggest guidelines categorizing counties as high-risk, medium-risk, or low-risk.

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Jerry Lee Henry, Jr The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about February 6, 2020, in in the County of Warren, Jerry Lee Henry, Jr., 29, address unknown, did feloniously and unlawfully possess a Schedule III controlled substance classified in the Drug Control Act while being a prisoner in a state, local, or community correctional facility or in the custody of an employee thereof.

Hannah Delcie Ladd The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about October 2, 2018, in the County of Warren, Hannah Delcie Ladd, 29, of the 80 block of James St., Front Royal, VA, 22630, did feloniously and unlawfully, knowingly or intentionally,

Brandon Wade Compton The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about October 16, 2019, in the County of Warren, Brandon Wade Compton, 33, of the 1900 block of Guard Hill Rd., Front Royal, VA, 22630, did feloniously and unlawfully, knowingly

Jennifer GT Meade Vavrick The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about July 30, 2019, in the County of Warren, Jennifer GT Meade Vavrick, 45, of the 1600 block of N. Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal, VA, 22630, did feloniously and unlawfully, knowingly or intentionally, possess a Schedule II

Marvin Edgar Santmyers Jr. The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about December 17, 2019, in the County of Warren, Marvin Edgar Santmyers Jr., 47, of the 1300 block of Strasburg Rd., Front Royal, VA, 22630, did feloniously and unlawfully, after having been convicted of a violent felony, knowingly and intentionally possess a firearm.

Heather Lynn McDonald The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about August 2, 2019, in the County of Warren, Heather Lynn McDonald, 37, address unknown, did feloniously and unlawfully, knowingly or intentionally,

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Tavin Nathaniel Thomas The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about February 9, 2019, in the County of Warren, Tavin Nathaniel Thomas, 28, of the 1200 block of Manassas Ave., Front Royal, VA, 22630, did feloniously and unlawfully, knowingly or intentionally, possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Hashish oil.

Mickey Wayne Bradley The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about July 21, 2019, in the County of Warren, Mickey Wayne Bradley, 54, of the 100 block of E. 110th St., Front Royal, VA, 22630, did feloniously and unlawfully take, steal and carry away personal property of a value of $500 or more belonging to Troy Layman.

Robert Kendall May The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Robert Kendall May, 37, of the 600 block of River Dr., Front Royal, VA, 22630 with two counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Robert Kendall May did unlawfully and feloniously and maliciously burn, or by use of any explosive device or substance destroy, in whole or in part, or cause to be burned or destroyed, an occupied dwelling house or manufactured home belonging Michael Walraven. COUNT TWO: did

feloniously and maliciously, or with intent to defraud an insurance company or other person, set fire to or burn or destroy by any explosive device or substance, or cause to be burned, or destroyed by any explosive device or substance, or aid, counsel, or procure the burning or destroying by any explosive device or substance, of any personal property, value of property burnt or destroyed of a value of $500 or more.

Date of the offenses was on or about January 3, 2020.

Matthew Steven Lewis The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges, Matthew Steven Lewis, 37, of the 70 block of Lookout Pt., Linden, VA 22642, with two counts. COUNTS ONE and TWO: in the County of Warren, Matthew Steven Lewis did feloniously and unlawfully write or compose and also send or procure the sending of any letter, inscribed communication or electronically transmitted communication producing a visual or electronic message, so written or composed, whether such letter or communication be signed or anonymous, to Doreen Lewis, containing a threat to kill or do bodily injury to Doreen Lewis to whom such letter or communication is sent, or a threat to kill or do bodily injury to Doreen Lewis or her family.

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Ernesto Anthony Newman The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about February 1, 2019, in the County of Warren, Ernesto Anthony Newman, 48, of the Rappahannock, Shenandoah, Warren County Regional Jail, Front Royal, VA, 22630, did feloniously intentionally and unlawfully distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, towit: Cocaine.

Edward Leroy Croushorn Jr. The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about January 10, 2019, in the County of Warren, Edward Leroy Croushorn Jr., 48, of the 400 block of Browntown Rd., Front Royal, VA, 22630 , did feloniously and unlawfully, knowingly or intentionally possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Methamphetamine.

Robert Michael Athey The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges, Robert Michael Athey, 39, of the 300 block of W. 9th St., Front Royal, VA, 22630, with four counts. COUNTS ONE and FOUR: in the County of Warren, Robert Michael Athey did intentionally and unlawfully possess with intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled

substance, to-wit: Cocaine. COUNT TWO: did intentionally and unlawfully possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance, or marijuana while upon the property, including buildings and grounds, of any public or private elementary, secondary, or post-secondary school, or any public or private two-year or four-year institution of higher education; upon public property or any property open to public use within 1,000 feet of such school property. COUNT THREE: did feloniously and unlawfully possess with intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin.

Dates of the offenses were on or about January 19 and 20, 2019.

Sean Matthew Baker The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Sean Matthew Baker, age and address unknown, with two counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Matthew Baker, did feloniously and unlawfully distribute more than one-half ounce but not more than five pounds of marijuana.

COUNT TWO: did feloniously and unlawfully possess with the intent to distribute more than one-half ounce but not more than five pounds of marijuana. Dates of the offenses were on or about January 24, and March 20, 2019.

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Changes due to COVID-19 take place in Warren County and Front Royal

The Front Royal Town Hall is closed to all walk-in customers and citizens for the foreseeable future. Customers are encouraged to utilize the drivethrough and phone or e-mail requests into the relevant departments.

Residents are also encouraged to mail in payments for utilities.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report It is a new spring season in Warren County and Front Royal and its citizens are also getting used to new words and phrases.

“Social Distancing” is becoming a way of life. Using the Vulcan Hand Salute, (A Star Trek phrase) has become an option for greetings. “Shelter in Place” is another phrase but it has not been widely used in Front Royal and Warren County. “SelfQuarantine” is another new phrase along with “Essential Services.”

Special hours at local grocery stores, Wal-Mart, and Costco are being implemented for senior citizens so they can shop in relative safety.

Every day, citizens of Warren County and Front Royal are tuned into their smart phones and wireless devices

waiting for the latest information that comes in the forms of e-mail and Facebook alerts regarding town and county governments and tuned into the latest information about school closings.

Local residents have been affected by another new development as well, known as panic buying.

This has taken place in major shopping outlets like Martin’s Grocery Store, Wal-Mart and Costco where they are being overwhelmed by shoppers buying products such as meat, bread and dairy goods which has resulted in clearing the shelves.

Even toilet paper and paper products are being bought out. Costco has put up notices alerting their members that any attempt to return items such as paper products and water will not be accepted in an attempt to stem panic buying and hoarding. Stores like Wal-Mart and Costco have either put limits on the number of cases you can purchase or have moved the paper products behind locked doors where they must be requested. Front Royal and Warren County residents have had to learn a new way of going shopping.

The Front Royal and Warren County Government officials have been putting out a lot of information as well. Both town and county governments are live-streaming their meetings as a safety measure and taking the federal government’s advice seriously by working hard to ensure that no more than 10 people are gathered at any given space and encouraging social distancing of six feet or more.

Town and county governments have sent out press releases to alert citizens on what is happening to their local government.

On March 22, 2020 Warren County’s government sent out this press release.

“Warren County Government Offices will be closed to the public effective Monday, March 23rd, 2020.

The Warren County Government Center is closed to all walk-ins. Citizens are encouraged to utilize e-mail and phones when requesting information.

Residents are also encouraged to utilize the drive-through at the government center for tax and other payments.

Effective March 17th, 2020 the Warren County Board of Supervisors declared a Local Emergency in Warren County due to an outbreak of a respiratory illness referred to as the coronavirus (COVID-19).

• The Warren County Government Center is closed to the public, all services will be provided via phone, e-mail, or regular mail. Should the conduct of business, require an inperson visit, it will be by appointment only; please call the appropriate office to request an appointment.

The Treasurer’s office will continue drive-thru operations, and the outdoor drop box is still available. In addition, all Warren County public meeting rooms are closed to nongovernmental meeting uses.

• The Public Safety Building lobby is open to the public. Citizens can access the sheriff ’s office and the de-

partment of fire and rescue services from their respective service windows.

• Warren County Parks and Recreation buildings including the Youth Center and the Community Center, are closed to the public.

• At this time, outdoor trails, fields, and parks, including the Front Royal Golf Course are still open to the public; please be advised the cleaning schedule for playgrounds may be affected.

• All scheduled Parks and Recreation programs and all rentals of shelters and other park locations through April 13th, 2020 are canceled.

• Warren County Department of Social Services (DSS) is closed to the public. Clients will be able to contact staff during regular business hours by calling the office at (540)

635-3430. To report Child Protective Services (CPS) or Adult Protective Services (APS) complaints outside of normal business hours, please call the State hotline at (800) 552-7096 or (804) 786-8536. Applications and any case-specific information may be dropped off in the secure drop box located outside of the 15th Street Complex. Applications for benefits may be submitted online via www. commonhelp.virginia.gov/.

DSS remains committed to providing assistance and resources to the community during this time.

• The solid waste convenience sites and transfer station will continue to operate their regular hours on Thursday through Saturday, from 7:00 a.m.

- 7:00 p.m., closed on Wednesday and 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday.

• The following meetings have been canceled: Monday, March 23rd, Lake Front Royal Sanitary District Advisory Committee; Wednesday, March 25th, Development Review Committee and Thursday, March 26th, the Anti-Litter Council.

• The RSW Regional Jail Finance and Personnel Committee and the RSW Regional Jail Authority Board Meetings scheduled for Thursday, March 26th, have been relocated from the RSW Regional Jail to the Warren County Government Center.

The Warren County Health Department will remain open and available to provide services.

The County Government also released a list of facilities that are closed.

These are: • Samuels Public Library, which is scheduled to remain closed until Monday, March 30th. During this

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• As of Monday, March 23rd, Warren County Public Schools are closed for the remainder of the school year.

• The Front Royal-Warren County Airport terminal building is closed until further notice. However, this should not impact other airport operations.

• The RSW Regional Jail has temporarily suspended all visitation and programs until further notice. In an effort to keep families and friends connected with their loved ones during this time, RSW Regional Jail will be providing inmates with one free phone call every three days.

The county government offered the following urgent advice.

“If you think that you (or a family member) may be experiencing COV-

ID-19 symptoms, residents are urged to NOT show up unannounced at any local medical facility but instead contact a primary care physician to discuss your symptoms. If you meet the Virginia Department of Health screening criteria and require COVID-19 testing, you will be directed to the appropriate local medical facility for treatment. If you have general questions regarding COVID-19, please call the Lord Fairfax Health District local call center at (540) 7713992 or the Virginia Department of Health public information line at 1-877-ASK-VDH3 (1-877-2758343). As always, if you are experiencing a true medical emergency, call 911 or report to the closest hospital’s emergency room for emergent treatment.

The county government also gave out advice regarding washing hands, maintaining social distancing and to avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

As of Sunday evening, March 22nd there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 in Warren County.

The town government sent out a similar press release. Most offices are closed but steps have been taken that will allow citizens to continue to pay their utilities. The town government has let it be known that the Department of Finance drive-thru lanes will remain open during hours of normal operation. The right lane will be used for payments of utilities. The left lane will be used for additional transactions, such as change of utility service requests. The finance de-

partment staff will also be available by telephone.

The town government made it clear that during this emergency the town will not disconnect utility service due to non-payment of a utility account and will not assess late fees or penalties for balances on utility accounts.

The town will continue to mail utility bills and applicable delinquent notifications. To avoid long lines at the drive-thru lanes it is also recommending different ways to pay utility bills.

Payments can be made by: • using the town website: at http:// frontroyalva.com/373/Online-Payments Utility and Tax Payments.

• phoning payments by calling (540) 635-7739.

• mailing in a check or money order to P.O. Box 1560 Front Royal, VA 22630.

• using the drop box located outside of the Town Hall Building just before the drive-thru window.

In a press release similar to the one made by the county government, the town is keeping citizens informed on the status of their government.

Front Royal’s press release reads, “During this challenging time, the Town of Front Royal is closely monitoring information related to COVID-19 in Virginia and surrounding counties from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Governor of Virginia to minimize COVID-19 related impact in our community and facilities.

“The town has taken several steps similar to the ones the county government has taken. We have taken and will continue to take necessary steps to ensure the continuation of all essential town services, government administration, electric, refuse collection, sewer and water to our residents. Additionally, we have taken various precautions to safeguard citizens and employees.”

The town’s press release provides a partial list of the safeguards and they include the following, “All employees have been trained and are following CDC and VDH guidelines for disinfecting work areas by using personal hygiene and social distancing.

“The Town Hall, effective March 23rd, 2020 and all of its administration buildings will be closed to the general public. Essential personnel have been identified and notified to report to work as their managers have directed. We have maximized work-from-home policies and equipped non-essential personnel with laptops and mobile devices in order to continuing service to citizens.

“Electric and wastewater and water treatment departments as of Friday, March 13th, 2020 all employees in these critical departments have staffed in shifts and teams in order to segregate themselves whenever possible from other employees. Additionally, the director is limiting or preventing sharing of equipment and vehicles in order to limit possible virus exposure.

“The Front Royal Police Department has also begun taking steps to help prevent the spread of the virus.

On Thursday, March 12th, they initiated the Pandemic Influenza Standard Operating Procedures and Protocols.

“The (Interim) Town Manager has been conducting daily meetings with all department directors and tracking staffing, sickness, effectiveness, inventory, as well as receiving and transmitting general information.

The town is urging residents and employees to exercise proper hygiene.

To accomplish this, the town has: • hand sanitize stations in all town buildings.

• encouraged cleaning and disinfecting common areas in all of the town buildings.

• required all town employees to regularly wash their hands.

• worked to limit in-person interactions in the town facilities by requiring the citizens to use the Town Hall drive-thru to pay utility bills and conduct other town business via phone, e-mail or mail.

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Friday, March 27: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers after 2pm.

Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 2am. Patchy fog after 2am.

Low around 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday, March 28: Rain, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of rain or drizzle after 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 62.

Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain or drizzle before 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am.

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday, March 29: A chance of showers, mainly before 2pm.

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

Monday, March 30: Sunny, with a high near 63.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

Tuesday, March 31: Mostly sun-

ny, with a high near 61.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday, April 1: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday, April 2: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Help for Front Royal and Warren County businesses The Front Royal/Warren County Economic Development Authority (FRWCEDA) is pleased to offer the following resources to businesses that need assistance during the COVID-19 crisis.

Professor Jim Wolfe, Associate Professor at George Mason University (GMU), has offered to work with businesses to assist them with the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Disaster Relief Loan Assistance Program and other resources to help companies

during this challenging time. Mr. Wolfe can also help businesses and entrepreneurs with business plans, strategy and other crucial assistance, and can meet with companies virtually to practice social distancing during the crisis.

Jim Wolfe is a business consultant, entrepreneur and attorney specializing in new venture creation. Currently he serves as the Entrepreneur in Residence and an Associate Professor of Management at the George Mason University School of Business.

At GMU, Jim teaches course on entrepreneurship, management, and strategy. He brings more than 30 years of experience in entrepreneurship and a widely diverse range of industries such as technology, software, banking, hotels, defense research, and agribusiness. His areas of expertise include: Financial planning, budgeting, and cash flow Crisis management and crisis communications General business questions on organization, use of directors, and advisors Strategic marketing and new business development General discussions of SBA loan programs and disaster recovery Those interested in working

with Mr. Wolfe can contact him at jwolfe7@gmu.edu or by phone at 703-220-9231.

Businesses should also be aware of the resources offered by award winning Christine Kriz, Director, of the Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Ms. Kriz has a wealth of experience in working with small businesses and the SBA loan programs, including the Disaster Relief Loan Assistance Program, and was the 2019 SBDC Director of the Year in Virginia! She can be reached at www.lfsbdc.org or 540-868-7094.

The SBDC offers a full range of services to entrepreneurs and small businesses and is an excellent resource during this crisis and in better times.

If small businesses would like assistance completing the SBA application and they are already an LFSBDC client they can email ckriz@lfcc.edu If they have not worked with LFSBDC before, they need to complete a registration form at https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=counsel &center=46070&subloc=0 Other resources are also available to assist businesses during these challenging times. Virginia Community Capital has microloans starting at $50,000. Their website is: https://www.vacom-

munitycapital.org/lending/smallbusiness-lending/ Virginia Small Business Finance Authority offers microloans as well, and their website is: https:// www.sbsd.virginia.gov/virginiasmall-business-financing-authority/ For further information, either contact these resources directly or Doug Parsons at dparsons@ wceda.com or by phone, 540-6352182.

Virginia Small Businesses are now eligible to apply for SBA Disaster Loans U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza issued revised criteria for states or territories seeking an economic injury declaration related to Coronavirus (COVID-19). The relaxed criteria will have two immediate impacts: • Faster, Easier Qualification Process for States Seeking SBA Disaster Assistance. Historically, the

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SBA has required that any state or territory impacted by disaster provide documentation certifying that at least five small businesses have suffered substantial economic injury as a result of a disaster, with at least one business located in each declared county/parish.

Under the just-released, revised criteria, states or territories are only required to certify that at least five small businesses within the state/territory have suffered substantial economic injury, regardless of where those businesses are located.

• Expanded, Statewide Access to SBA Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses. SBA disaster assistance loans are typically

only available to small businesses within counties identified as disaster areas by a Governor. Under the revised criteria issued today, disaster assistance loans will be available statewide following an economic injury declaration. This will apply to current and future disaster assistance declarations related to Coronavirus.

As a direct result of the relaxed criteria, small businesses in Virginia are now eligible to apply for SBA Disaster Loans.

Businesses are encouraged to submit applications online, which can be found at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center is available

to assist and guide the application process. Please contact Christine Kriz via email: CKriz@lfcc.edu or by phone: (540) 868-7094.

We asked Director Kris about the talk that some loans would be forgiven under certain circumstances and whether that – if approved – would apply to these SBA loans: “At this point in time, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplement Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, does not authorize loan forgiveness so borrowers should expect to repay EIDL loans. The SBA has provided us information to state that at the current time there is no connection between employees filing for unemployment resulting in small businesses not being eligible for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan application. The SBA is encouraging small businesses to apply as soon as possible. There is a total amount of funding that has been approved at this point.

“This is the information we have as of today. Things can change quickly these days,” Kriz added.

Volunteers set up 10 bird houses A letter to the citizens of Warren County & the Town of Front Royal

The Autumn Glen HOA Bird House Management volunteer team is comprised of Regina Schowalter, Mark and Natalie and Watson, Phil Simpson, Herb Sturm and Mike Crawford. Courtesy of Karl Snyder.

Former HOA board member Karl Snyder guided a new volunteer team through the set-up of 10 bird condominiums on Autumn Glen common ground in Stephens City on Saturday afternoon, March 21.

The houses will provide nesting for approximately 40 pairs of nesting Purple Martins. Adult Martins began returning to Stephens City in March from winter quarters in Brazil and are currently socializing and finding mates before building their nests. Nest building begins about

four to six weeks after Martins arrive at their final breeding site. In an effort to clean out competitor nests, the team plans to inspect the houses on April 4 or April 11. Martins only eat insects — not seeds, worms or, garden vegetables. Insects seem to disappear when Martins are in the neighborhood so they either get eaten or leave the area. Insecticides are not necessary when birds are eating insects. The first three houses were erected in 2002.

March 24, 2020 – From the Warren County Office of Emergency Management: The County and Town have received several inquiries from the public asking how they are prepared for this crisis. The County can only be as prepared as its citizens are, and the country has not experienced an emergency like this in decades. There is currently no approved vaccine or medication to treat the Coronavirus, and everyone must do their civic duty to limit the spread of this highly infectious disease. The simplest of things, like staying home if you are sick, maintaining social distancing, washing your hands, and cleaning commonly touched surfaces will have a huge impact on limiting the spread the virus.

Both the County and Town gov-

ernments are as prepared as they can be, given the present circumstances, to weather this storm. At present, both government centers are operational, but closed to the public, in order to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus. All essential services remain fully operational, and first responders are accordingly prepared.

Many of you are concerned and simply want to know if you have the virus or not. While this is a valid and real concern, please realize that the County currently does not have the resources to test everyone. In order for this threefold testing process to work, there need to be test kits (swabs), a viral transport media (special sample mailing container), and testing reagents at the State and private labs in order to derive test results. If any of these three components are out of stock in the national supply chain, the medical system will be unable to produce test results.

While the production of these supplies continues to improve daily, it cannot keep pace with the spread of the virus. This is a nationwide supply chain issue, and is being addressed at the highest levels of our government.

In the coming days, it is likely the County or Town will see its first confirmed COVID-19 case.

With this, it is absolutely imperative that everyone does their part, as discussed above. During this time, citizens are urged not to overwhelm the local medical system. There is a great team of medical providers at the local Valley Health offices and Warren Memorial Hospital, as well as lo-

cal independent physicians. They are all prepared to provide the highest quality of care during this crisis. However, as good as they are, their resources are limited.

Please call a Primary Care Physician if you are sick, to include having COVID-19 symptoms, and reserve the Emergency Room for only the most critically sick and injured patients. This will be a great help in enabling emergency care providers to assist those most in need in a timely and effective manner.

The Virginia Department of Health (Lord Fairfax Health District) has a local call center for general questions regarding COVID-19: (540) 771-3992. The call center is staffed by Health District nurses, and its hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. This call center gives residents the option of speaking with a local nurse for general questions instead of calling 1-877-ASK-VDH3 (1-877275-8343). As always, if you are experiencing a true medical emergency, call 911 or report to the closest hospital’s emergency room for emergent treatment.

In the coming weeks, many residents may begin to experience cabin fever, and it is healthy to get outside and talk to neighbors, provided proper social distancing is ensured. The County’s local parks and trails are still open and provide a great opportunity to exercise and get some fresh air.

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This will increase the opportunity for everyone to be able to get the minimum essential supplies they need to get by. Residents are also encouraged to support local businesses and the local economy by continuing to utilize the expanded carry-out and delivery options provided by restaurants in the community.

Everyone needs to be physically and mentally prepared for this situation to continue through the end of summer. While not an official government release, a recent Columbia University research study indicates that if Virginians adhere to some control measures, the effects of the virus will peak in mid-June and taper off by August, though other studies indicate the timeline may be longer. This is what the President and Governor

are talking about when they reference “flattening the curve”.

This is a rapidly changing situation, and the most current information is available on the following websites: www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus or www.vdh.virginia. gov/coronavirus/. Please consult www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus for the latest number of COVID-19 cases in Virginia. You can also visit the Warren County website https://www.warrencountyva. net/coronavirus-latest-information for the latest local COVID-19 information, as well as Like the County of Warren, VA Facebook page.

Thank you all for what you are doing to keep Warren County residents healthy – economically, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Let’s take care of each other and weather this storm together.

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Front Royal Police detail response to Governor’s Executive Orders March 24, 2020 – As a commu-

nity, we have entered uncharted territory that is changing rapidly due to the COVID-19 virus. Both the Town and County governments have been meeting daily to discuss the myriad issues pertaining to the COVID-19 virus and our community. Yesterday, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued an executive order that goes into effect at midnight tonight that closes or modifies the operation of businesses not considered “essential”. This order seeks to contain, control, and prevent infections and unnecessary risks to our citizens.

The Front Royal Police Depart-

ment, Warren County Sheriff ’s Office, Town of Front Royal and County of Warren governments, Warren County Commonwealth’s Attorney, Warren County Fire & Rescue, Emergency Management, and Valley Health have been working tirelessly to keep our citizens as safe as possible. Our community must adhere to the restrictions put in place to help with this process. The Governor’s emergency powers are derived from VA code 44-146.15. The Governor’s Executive Order Number Fifty Three (Executive Order #53) describes in detail businesses considered essential, non-essential, or

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otherwise exempt to closing with restrictions. Gatherings of more than ten people are prohibited rather than simply discouraged.

The Warren County Commonwealth’s Attorney, Warren County Sheriff ’s Office, and Front Royal Police Department have coordinated on this issue. We intend to enforce this order through warnings, education, and collaboration with our business partners to comply; however, non-compliance could result in a summons for a Class 1 misdemeanor.

We are calling on all of our friends and neighbors in the Town

of Front Royal and Warren County to do their part in this fight. Ask yourself if you have an absolute need to run that errand or leave your safe space or if you want to leave because you are tired of being cooped up. Each time you encounter someone, you run the risk of becoming infected.

In the best interest of our community, we urge you to adhere to Governor Ralph Northam’s most recent executive order. We are collaborating with our local businesses and civic groups to help those that are at high risk or may not have the resources to get es-

sential products or services. We are streamlining this coordinated effort to keep unnecessary risk to a minimum.

We thank you as a community for doing your part to protect our local medical staff, first responders, grocery and pharmacy personnel, and keeping other essential employees healthy and safe to ensure our community service providers remain fully staffed.

Statement from Interim Town Manager Matthew Tederick March 13, 2020 – This morning

Chief Magalis and I met with Rick Farrall, Deputy Emergency Manager for Warren County, who gave us a brief on the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). Both Chief Magalis and I left the meeting with great confidence that we have a plan for dealing with the impact of the Covid-19 virus. The Town and County Emergency personnel and leadership are communicating frequently with State and National Agencies, sharing information and executing our Standard Operating Procedures for Pandemic Influenza Response and Staffing Plans.

Moments ago, I concluded an “all hands-on deck” staff meeting in which I clearly relayed to our staff that Front Royal is open for business. Over the next several days, safeguards will be instituted in Town Hall and other town facilities in order to take the necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of both our staff and citizens. We appreciate your understanding in the event there are any minor inconveniences for you. Please know that the Town of Front Royal fully intends to maintain the highest of service standards to our community.

In conclusion, one important take-away from our briefing this morning – in the event any citi-

zens believe they have contracted the Covid-19 virus, PLEASE DO NOT GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM OR URGENT CARE WITHOUT FIRST CALLING YOUR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN OR THE EMERGENCY ROOM. This is an important protocol. When you call, a doctor or nurse will instruct you as to the next steps. Thank you.

Man charged in robbery at Blue Ridge Motel Early on the morning of Friday March 20, D’Andre Lawrence was arrested on felony robbery and weapons charges stemming from an early morning incident at the Blue Ridge Motel. Front Royal Police were called at approximately 1:30am to respond to an alleged robbery that had occurred at the See BRIEFS, 20

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local motel. The victim alleged that two individuals assaulted him and took an undisclosed amount of money and ran in the direction of Massanutten Avenue.

Lawrence was arrested on the mentioned charges and transported to RSW Regional Jail and held without bond. The second individual in this incident was identified as a male juvenile and is wanted for questioning.

Anyone who may have information about this case is asked to please contact Detective Z. King at 540-636-2208 or by email at zking@frontroyalva.com

Hayes Resigns as Director of Samuels Public Library Samuels Public Library (SPL) announced today that Harold A. Hayes has tendered his resignation as the Library Director, effective March 13, 2020. In his statement, Hayes said he made the decision for personal reasons.

Hayes has been the SPL Director since August 2017. “We are very appreciative of Harold’s service to the library and to the community,” SPL Board of Trustees President Barbara Way stated.

“We wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

Eileen Grady, SPL Director of Operations, will head the library while the Board of Trustees conducts the search for a new director. Grady has been with the library since 2002.

“I have every confidence in Eileen’s ability to fill in for us during this time,” said Way. “She has proven herself to be organized, efficient, and reliable.”

The Board is in the process of reviewing the director’s job description, and will begin accepting applications once that review is complete. Interested parties should watch the employment page on the Library’s website at https://samuelslibrary.net/index.

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OPINION: Fix the problem, not the blame

By Charles P. Lickson Like millions of Americans and others around the world, my

wife Bryane and I watched the President of the United States speaking from the Oval Office about the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 and America’s response.

After the talk was over, we were interested in some of the comments which we heard last night

and this morning as we switched TV channels and reviewed some newspaper headlines. The biggest disappointment in this distressing worldwide health situation was the speed with which many commentators seemed to take pleasure in fixing the blame on

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the short speech from the White House for somehow being offpoint or reflecting a change in Presidential attitudes toward the pandemic.

Some commentators were addressing the problem: “the killer is already in the house. It’s too late to lock the door.” Most were more interested in criticism of what was said rather than what do we do now. What we do now is addressed at fixing the problem. Later, if some want to blame China or other places or people, there will be time for that.

After many years of acting as an advocate for my client’s position in a lawsuit – trying to fix the blame in court, I decided maybe it would work best for my client and society, if the problem could be fixed. Did my client want to be right by proving the “truth” of what he/she claimed? And waiting perhaps years and spending a fortune to prove his/her case; or, would my client be better served by seeking a more immediate resolution – and in the process, spending a lot less and getting a quicker outcome.

Obviously, to me, a resolution was a far better result for the client than the so-called “truth” of the matter, i.e. which side was “right”.

What we all in the U.S. and around the world need now is resolution of this serious health challenge. Let’s all work together on that and support those trying to find the resolution and working to keep us safe. There will be time later to accuse others of the blame – if that is what anyone needs to

do.

And, maybe that could work locally. We seem so intent on finding and fixing the blame.

Maybe we need an adjustment in our thinking and seek to find a resolution.

Charles “Chips” Lickson, JD, Ph.D. of Front Royal is a former practicing, lawyer, mediator, writer, teacher and Associate Professor of Political Science at Shenandoah University. Lickson is the author of many magazine articles and eight books. His book, Ironing It Out: Seven Simple Steps to Resolving Disputes, was originally published in 1996 and was internationally acclaimed. That book is being updated and re-published this spring. His most recent book

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Sunday afternoon fire destroys High Knob home Just before 2 pm on Sunday, March 22, 2020 the Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue Services received multiple reports of a residential structure fire in the area of the 400 block of Red Bud Lane in the High Knob Commu-

nity of Warren County.

Units arrived on the scene approximately eight minutes after dispatch to discover a two-story single family dwelling with significant fire conditions on the second floor and throughout the roof system of the home. Firefighters were initially unable to confirm if there were any occupants inside the home at the time of the fire and began a primary search upon finding a vehicle in the attached garage. It was determined that no occupants were home at the time of the fire and they were later accounted for and determined to be uninjured. A neighbor of the home was able to break a door and allow the family canine pet to escape the blaze before the fire

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Two cats were unaccounted for after the incident.

As a result of the fire, the High Knob Community Fire Protection Water System was utilized to supply water to the incident scene. It took firefighters approximately 40 minutes to bring the fire under control. Units remained on the scene for several hours ensuring the fire was completely extinguished and assisting the Office of the Fire Marshal.

The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Warren County Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire caused an estimated $220,000 in property damage which rendered the house uninhabitable. Anyone with information with regards to this fire incident is asked to contact Fire Marshal Gerry Maiatico at gmaiatico@warrencountyfire. com or call 540-636-3830.

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and has been used in many cultures for stomach ailments and as a mild sedative. Some studies, primarily using combinations of chamomile with other plants, show it may have health benefits.”

That’s good to know, but does it get my hands clean? Or just make them smell like a cup of tea?

Cucumber water?

Really?

I eat cucumber in my salads. Do my hands really need to smell like one?

I don’t think so.

We also have citrus, milk & golden honey and vanilla cranberry. And even winter snow, whatever that is.

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I guess it’s like drinking water.

It’s good for you, but not very exciting by itself.

I must admit my doctor’s office has a particularly good smelling hand soap in their bathrooms.

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We have an industrial size jug of unscented hand cleaner downstairs in our laundry room.

1.2 gallons of it.

We’ve had it for quite some time.

And by that, I mean several years. As in five years, at least.

It’s probably well past its Use By date.

There’s still a lot left in the container, but not enough to suck up through the hand pump. If you want to use it, you have to unscrew the lid, take it off and tilt the jug to get at it.

I’ll admit it’s a pain.

My wife wants to throw it away.

And we should, but I don’t want to. Not until it’s all gone.

It’s made from pumice.

That’s volcanic rock.

According to what I just found online, pumice soap is great for “exfoliating dead skin and scrubbing skin clean from dirt, tar, paint, grease, oil, ink and adhesives.”

That all sounds good, although I try not to get that dirty if I can help it.

All the experts say you should wash your hands often and for at least 20 seconds.

Do you wash your hands for 20 seconds?

I didn’t used to, but I will now.

I know surgeons wash their hands for a long time, or at least the ones on TV do.

And that’s a good thing.

Especially if I were an actor and a TV doctor was about to operate on me.

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If they do, can I request what I’d like my innards to smell like?

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