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PoeTown Music streams regional bands live to social media Performances posted free with a virtual tip jar link for fans to donate and chat while bands play

Gypsy Town, a Shenandoah Valley acoustic band. performed for a Poetown Live Concert Series session on May 9, with a little help from friends like Elvis and the Blues Brothers. Their lead singer Sule is also the host of Ruby’s open mic nights in downtown Harrisonburg when restrictions are not in place.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report One sad outcome of the COVID-19 shelter-in-place restrictions concerning group gatherings is that live music concerts have been cancelled across the country. Not only are fans missing out, but musicians are affected and losing income as well as exposure. But PoeTown Music, has created a way for both to benefit. They began streaming a live concert series of mostly regional bands on YouTube and Facebook in early April in their

state-of-the-art recording studio and performance space located on 200 acres in Strasburg. General Manager Kevin Rogers, who said he started this as a hobby eight years ago with friends Donnie Poe and Donnie Walton, talked about the process they went through to make this happen. “It was tough, because no one wanted to come out at first because of the warnings about gathering and shelterin-place orders,” he said. “We’ve gone with the smaller local bands playing original work.”

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He also mentioned that the larger touring bands had members who don’t live near each other and often separated by different states. “I imagine they will be hurting the longest during this, with 10-15 places canceling tours in August and September,” he said. “We’re booked out now until mid-June.” “The biggest thing, is when this thing hit (COVID-19) Gordon Davies, was directly affected more than me and the other owners were.” Davies, PoeTown’s senior engineer/ producer is also a musician and the

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bands’ performances from the PoeTown warehouse as they are streamed live onto Facebook and YouTube. Davies is proud of the fact that with their facility and gear they are set up to have a venue for full bands to do concert level performances. He dreamed of bringing big-name acts to the warehouse equipped for shows and now it is happening.

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“For the Love of Linda” is a Linda Ronstadt tribute band made of top tier area musicians. As soon as venues are back in operation, they’ll be taking their show on the road. All photos Courtesy of PoeTown Music.

Rogers said that right now they don’t know whether this will stay for a long or short time because no one knows what’s happening with the Covid-19 restrictions. “But we’ve had a great response and are collaborating with others across the country and being checked out by a TV station in Canada,” he said. “One important piece of the puzzle was to make sure the video production was as good as we have gotten done.” One problem was that equipment

is hard to source—many others are streaming right now too, so they had to use much of what they already had. He’s in charge of video and Davies does the sound. He praised Davies’ high-quality sound. “But video is not my usual thing. I had to learn a lot about the broadcast quality, quick!” he said. “It’s been amazing though, and coming together and with lots of fans,” he added. He described how it has become a regular thing for fans to watch on

Saturday nights, with live chats where they can chat to the artists in real time while the show is on. Performances are posted free, but fans can support the musician via a virtual tip jar link to donate money while the bands play. Fans can donate whatever amount they like, and PoeTown Music takes no money from the bands that perform at their venue. This is for the musicians and the fans, they say. “It’s our way of giving back to those in need who have given the gift of music to us and to the world,” say the folks at PoeTown. “I forgot how much it meant to go out on Saturday night to listen to music. People are used to going to Clementine in Harrisonburg, and it’s really encouraging to see how much fans appreciate it,” added Rogers. He said that Ground Level, the Reggae band based in Virginia Beach, got to grow their fan base from folks in

central Virginia by playing with them. PoeTown partners released this statement about how the idea evolved. “For weeks we watched as the coronavirus pandemic took a devastating toll on the careers of bands and artists everywhere. With venues closed and shows, tours and festivals cancelled, performers lost not only their in-

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that have already played, and by the way, it’s a great way to spend some time, here are some of the most recent bands: • Seven Bends Band has an Allman Brothers sound. • Gypsy Town features lead singer Cheryl Sule who is also the host of Ruby’s open mic nights in downtown Harrisonburg when restrictions are not in place.

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• Thieves of Burden sang, among others, a creative interpretation of Johnny Cash’s Folsom Prison. • Ground Level is a Reggae band from Virginia Beach. • “For the Love of Linda” is a Linda Ronstadt tribute band made of top tier area musicians. As soon as venues are back in operation, they’ll be taking their show on the road. They were guests at the PoeTown Music studio on May 19.

Coming soon are: • Prince Bellerose on Saturday May 23 • The Hacken Boys on Thursday May 28 Each Saturday night show streams from 8 to 11 p.m. and is approximately 90-minutes in length with professional bands playing a majority of original music. For more information, call Kevin

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Brandy Hawkins Boies (left) defeated three candidates, including incumbent Rich Orndorff, Jr. (right) to be the new mayor of Strasburg, Va. Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

By Dan McDermott WFCReport.com A new mayor will lead Strasburg, Virginia town council meetings soon. Brandy Hawkins Boies has unseated Strasburg Mayor Richard Orndorff, Jr. in a four-way race. In unofficial results, Boies had 44% of the votes. In second place was Donald Le Vine with 36%. Incumbent mayor Rich Orndorff, Jr. came in third with 10%. In fourth place was Ray Lough with 10%. Voters also filled four seats on town council Tuesday. Boies posted a series of questions and answers on her facebook page May 12: Where do you stand on putting a water tower in the Crystal Hill development? I do not have enough information about the project to know where I stand personally. I would like to better understand the “why” and weigh the pros and cons and gather input from citizens. Do you plan on keeping the current town manager and police chief? I plan to follow the town’s process for reappointment considerations. This is not the mayor’s sole decision. It is a process that includes the council. Should town council members or staﬀ publicly share e-mail correspondence received from private citizens, businesses, or organizations? I plan to follow all FOIA laws regarding what is required to be shared and plan to remain transpar-

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By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report At the May 11 Front Royal Town Council meeting, one of the orders of business concerned a resolution to request that the General Assembly determine that Front Royal be represented by one delegate in the Virginia House of Delegates. The resolution began, “Of the Town Council of the Town of Front Royal, Virginia, requesting the General Assembly to determine that the Town of Front Royal shall be represented by one delegate in the Virginia House of Delegates.” It continued with these statements: WHEREAS, Article two of the Constitution of Virginia [1971], states: Section six Apportionment. Members of the House of Representatives of the United States and members of the Senate and of the House of Delegates of the General Assembly shall be elected from electoral districts

established by the General Assembly. Every electoral district shall be composed of contiguous and compact territory and shall be so constituted as to give, as nearly as is practicable, representation in proportion to the population of the district. The General Assembly shall reapportion the Commonwealth into electoral districts in accordance with this section in the year 2011 and every ten years thereafter. WHEREAS, the Town of Front Royal (the Town) is a relatively small municipality with a population of approximately 15,240. WHEREAS, for quite a number of years the Town has been divided between among three (3) Electoral Districts and represented in the General Assembly by three (3) different Delegates simultaneously. WHEREAS, while the representation the Town has received from its representatives in the General Assembly has been responsive and effective,

especially in recent years, having three different Delegate members in such a small Town over such a small geographic area is confusing to the citizens of the Town, making it difficult for many citizens to determine which Delegate is theirs, which Delegate to contact when having business to conduct with the General Assembly, or where each Delegate stands on any particular issue that may be of interest to Town citizens. WHEREAS, having the Town divided between three (3) Electoral Districts and represented in the General Assembly by three (3) different Delegates simultaneously in such a small geographic area and among such a small population grouping with such a commonality of interests means that should not all three Delegates representing the Town agree amongst themselves on proposals submitted by Town citizens or Town Council to the General Assembly to be enacted into law, the effective result that the representation the Town and its citizens directly receive thereby in the General Assembly, and thus ultimately with the Governor, is at a minimum seriously diluted, and even more onerously in some cases could be completely eliminated. This could create not only an unconscionable practical problem for Town citizens with its representation in the General Assembly, but effectively could have the effect of legally and unconstitutionally depriving the Town citizens the right to uniform representation in the General Assembly compared to other Virginia citizens. Article 1 of the Constitution of Virginia [1971], Bill of Rights, provides: Section 14. Government should be uniform. — That the people have a right to uniform government….; 2 and Section 3. Government instituted for common benefit. — That

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current westbound bridge has been relocated. A new access road off eastbound Route 211 leads motorists to a temporary boat ramp near the eastbound bridge. Boaters will only be able to travel upstream, away from the work zone. The new Route 211 westbound bridge will have two 12-foot travel lanes, a 10-foot right shoulder and a 6-foot left shoulder. The new bridge will be about 200 feet shorter than the existing bridge to match the embankment length of the adjacent eastbound span. The new bridge will be 625 feet long and will be built in approximately the same location as the current bridge. In November 2019 the Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded an $11.3 million contract to Fielder’s Choice Enterprises Inc. of Charlottesville, Virginia. Completion is scheduled for summer 2022. All work is weather permitting.

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Small business loans The Front Royal/Warren County Economic Development Authority (FRWCEDA) is please to announce we have revitalized our USDA Loan Program and are accepting applications to assist small businesses in the Front Royal or Warren County area, especially those affected by the COVID-19 crisis. We strongly encourage women and minority owned businesses to apply. Interested businesses can contact Doug Parsons at dparsons@ wceda.com or Gretchen Henderson at ghenderson@wceda.com to learn more about the program requirements and application process. They can find the application on the FRWCEDA

Governor Ralph Northam noted new resources to protect Virginians from eviction and support individuals who have lost their job or income due to COVID-19. These tools include StayHomeVirginia.com, a new website to help Virginians navigate housing programs, services, and resources. The website offers guidance on working with landlords, financial institutions, and other organizations to use eviction and foreclosure protections during this health crisis. Resources include relief for private mortgage holders, multifamily complexes, and tenants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Northam has signed two bills approved by the General Assembly during the reconvened session on April 22 that included his proposed amendments to provide relief to ten-

ants and mortgage holders. Capping late fees on rent. House Bill 1420 caps late fees at 10 percent of the periodic rent or 10 percent of the remaining balance due, whichever is lesser. This new law will help prevent cascading late fees, allow charges only on the amount due, and set a maximum late fee percentage for the first time in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Delegate Jeffrey Bourne sponsored this measure. Protecting tenants from eviction

during emergencies. House Bill 340 delays rental evictions or mortgage foreclosures for individuals who are not currently covered under the protections offered through the federal CARES Act or state and local protections. Under this new law, a tenant may receive a 60-day continuance of an eviction proceeding from a court if they appear in court and provide written evidence that they are not receiving payments or wages due to the state of emergency declared by the Gover-

nor. Additionally, homeowners or landlords that rent one, four, or multifamily units in the Commonwealth can pause a foreclosure proceeding for 30 days if the individual provides their lender with written evidence showing a loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Delegate Marcia C. Price sponsored this measure.

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Saturday night fireworks accident causes significant injuries On Saturday, May 16, 2020 at approximately 9:00 pm, the Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue Services were dispatched to the 300 block of Briar Lane in the Shenandoah Farms Community of Warren County for a report fireworks accident. Emergency Medical Service units arrived on the scene to find a 57 year old male who sustained a significant traumatic injury to his hands as a result of a firework exploding in the proximity of his person. Crews treated the victim on the scene and transported the patient to an awaiting medivac helicopter where the patient was flown to Reston Hospital Center. The incident was investigated by the Warren County Fire Marshalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office which determined the incident to be a result of the use and discharge of illegal fireworks. According to Fire Marshal Gerry Maiatico, it is illegal to possesses, ignite or discharge any firework that travels into the air or explodes. Fireworks should be handled and used in strict accordance with the manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instructions and all warning labels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to watch them at a community event where professionals handle them,â&#x20AC;? says Fire Chief Richard E. Mabie. Failure to comply with the Commonwealths Fireworks laws can be punishable by a Class 1 Misdemeanor. Class 1 misdemeanors are the most serious misdemeanors

Motorists should be alert for periodic left-lane closures on southbound Interstate 81 at mile-marker 276 in Shenandoah County for slope work. The contractor will be moving equipment to the job site on May 20 using mobile lane closures. The mobile closures will affect the southbound left lane and the northbound left lane in the area of mile marker 276. On May 27-29 single left lane closures will be possible each day southbound at mile marker 276 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. the next morning. Lane closures are not planned to take place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Lane closures will occur as materials are brought to the jobsite. This location is between exit 279 at Route 185 (Stoney Creek Boulevard) in the Edinburg area and exit 273 at Route 703 (Conicville Road) in the Mount Jackson area. All work is weather permitting.

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BRIEFS, from 17 Mumaw is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Shenandoah County. The crash occurred Friday (May 15, 2020) at 8:30 p.m. on Smith Creek Road (Route 620) at ¼ of a mile south of Cedar Lane (Route 737). A 2003 Ford Excursion was traveling north on Smith Creek Road when it ran off the left side of the roadway, collided with a fence, utility box, and a power pole. The driver of the Ford, David E. Streett, 52, of New Market, Va., died at the scene as a result of his injuries sustained in the crash. Streett was not wearing a seatbelt. Speed is being considered a factor in the crash.

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The crash remains under investigation. VSP was assisted by Mount Jackson Fire and Rescue.

Warren County Parks And Recreation partial reopenings From the Warren County Office of Emergency Management:

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In support of the Governor’s “Forward Virginia Phase One” plan, Warren County Parks and Recreation will reopen portions of outdoor facilities for group exercise on May 15, 2020, subject to the following: • Use of outdoor facilities is at your own risk. • Persons in a high risk group as determined by the CDC, which include persons over age 65 or anyone, regardless of age, who has a significant medical condition, including but not limited to asthma: it is not recommended that you use any recreational facilities other than the walking trails. • By order of the Governor, groups of more than ten (10) individuals are prohibited. • Please practice social distancing and be safe during this pandemic. Additional Parks and Recreation facilities will reopen in accordance with the Governor’s subsequent guidance. Playgrounds, picnic shelters, trails, skatepark, and open spaces will be

open to the general public with new signs posted. All park system restrooms remain locked and closed with signs posted. Portable restrooms are available for use and are cleaned 1-2 times per week. The Parks and Recreation tennis courts remain open for singles play only with social distancing required. All outside basketball courts remain closed. The Warren County Parks and Recreation Community Center and indoor recreation facilities remain closed. Registration for classes and events is temporarily disabled on our website. Events and organized activities are cancelled; this includes use by sports leagues. Equipment rental is not available at this time. The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department offices remain open (but closed to the public) to field your related questions via phone at (540) 635-7750 or (540) 635-1021 or via email at kzitzer@warrencountyva.net. 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. Additionally, you can find local information on the Warren County COVID-19 website: https://www.warrencountyva.net/ coronavirus-latest-information, the County of Warren, VA Facebook page, or the Town of Front Royal COVID-19 website: https://www.frontroyalva. com/645/Covid-19-Local-Response. Warren County Government Center soft reopening On Tuesday, May 26th, the Warren County Government Center will conduct a “soft reopening” for the Treasurer’s and Commissioner of the Revenue’s Offices. All other offices in the Government Center will remain closed to the public with services still

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available via telephone, email, or by appointment. Citizens are encouraged to continue utilizing alternative payment methods for the first half of 2020 taxes, including: • Regular mail • Drive-thru • Outdoor dropbox • Online eCheck payments with NO convenience fee • Online credit/debit card payments with 1.99% convenience fee For those citizens who must visit in person, they will be directed via signate to come in the building through the secondary entrance door marked “Building Inspections” at the center of the building. An automatic hand sanitizer station will be at the entrance for public use. The flow of foot traffic will be in one direction with social distancing decals placed at proper intervals on the floor down the length of the hallway. Once citizens have completed their business in the Treasurer/

Commissioner suite, they will be directed to exit through the door on the north side of the building towards the drive-thru. Cones will be placed on the sidewalk alongside the drive-thru to ensure the safety of the pedestrians exiting the building.

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is no different for the staff at Shenandoah River State Park. So, when the river recently flooded the canal located near the brown cabin trapping some river carp, the park staff jumped into action and planned the “COVID-19 Park Employees Carp Challenge”, which took place on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020. As a morale booster for the team: the catch and release challenge was simple – no rules – just catch the biggest carp. When it was all said and done – the staff caught 1 carp, 7 crappie, 4 bullhead catfish, 8 bluegills and several trees and rocks. Afterwards employees had a socially-distant lunch and completed some cabin cleaning training. The Friends of Shenandoah River State Park donated 1,000 dollars to the Virginia State Parks Employee Benevolence Association in support of the event. The Benevolence Association is a non-profit group that

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Juicy, mouthwatering, hamburgers are a warm weather staple that taste perfect right off the grill. Everyone can benefit from having a tried-and-true burger recipe in his or her repertoire when entertaining a backyard full of guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight meal with the family. Many things constitute a great burger, including flavorful meat, the right ratio of fat content, a crispy roll or bun, and fresh, cold toppings and condiments. That’s all guaranteed and more in this recipe for “The Great American Hamburger and Cheeseburger” from “Mastering the Grill: The Owner’s Manual for Outdoor Cooking” (Chronicle Books), by Andrew Schloss & David Joachim. The Great American Hamburger and Cheeseburger (6 servings) 2 pounds ground beef chuck, 85 percent lean 5 tablespoons ice-cold water 1 teaspoon ketchup 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper Oil for coating grill grate 12 slices good-quality American, provolone, or cheddar cheese (optional) 6 hamburger buns, split

1. Heat the grill to 425 F for gas or achieve light ash for charcoal or light ash for wood. 2. Using your hands, mix the beef, water, ketchup, and pepper in a bowl until well blended; do not overmix. Using a light touch, form into 6 patties no more than 1 inch thick. Refrigerate the burgers until the grill is ready. 3. Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil. Put the burgers on the grill, cover and cook for 7 minutes, flipping after about 4 minutes, for medium-done (150 F, slightly pink). Add a minute per side for well-done (160 F). 4. If you are making cheeseburgers, put 2 slices of cheese on each burger 1 minute before the burgers are going to be done. 5. To toast the buns, put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking. 6. If serving the burgers directly from the grill, serve on the buns. If the burgers will sit, even for a few minutes, keep the buns and the burgers separate until just before eating. The best garnishes for burgers are the classics: a slice of ripe beefsteak tomato, a mound of sautéed onions, a leaf of romaine lettuce, a dollop of coleslaw, or a few slices of dill pickles.

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Jail where he is currently being held without bond. The court date for this offense is set for June 30, 2020 in Warren County General District Court. This investigation is on-going and anyone with any further information is asked to contact Detective M.R. Ramey at (540) 636-2208 or by email at mramey@frontroyalva.com.

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In the evening hours of 05/12/2020, the Front Royal Police Department (FRPD) responded to the intersection of East Stonewall Drive and Bee Street for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. The victim, 54-year-old male, Dale Potter, was quickly located by first responding officers and transported by Warren County EMS personnel to Warren Memorial Hospital for initial treatment. Potter was then flown to Winchester Medical Center for treatment of serious but non-lifethreatening injuries. From the initial investigation, it was discovered the victim was intentionally struck by a passenger car driven by Avery Bailey because of a physical altercation in the minutes prior. Bailey, a 21-year-old Linden resident, fled the scene and abandoned the vehicle at an alternate location. The vehicle and Bailey were located shortly thereafter by FRPD with the assistance of the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office. Avery Bailey has been charged with malicious wounding (18.2-51) and was transported to Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren (RSW) Regional

The Winchester Police Department (WPD) is seeking leads in a recentlyreopened cold case homicide that will mark its 45th anniversary this coming November. At approximately 9:30 p.m. on November 11, 1975, 71-year-old Lenna Robinson was hit on the head with an unknown object and robbed outside her Peyton Street home as she gathered her family’s Christmas presents from her car. The assault resulted in injuries that ultimately led to Robinson’s death on November 15, 1975. Despite an investigation that carried into the spring of 1976, no arrests have been made in the case, and to date it

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has remained unsolved. Lieutenant Amanda Behan, an employee of the WPD since 2001, discovered the case file after discussing ideas with the City of Winchester’s Com-

munications Department to create a true-crime podcast. “After skimming through the case file and discussing it with colleagues, I was shocked at how unaware of this case most of us are,”

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stated Behan. With Lt. Behan at the helm, the WPD launched its own podcast on March 11, 2020 titled DEFROST: Winchester’s True Crime with Behan & Smith. The podcast chronicles the unraveling of the original case file by Lt. Behan and her cohost, retired WPD Detective Craig Smith. Behan and Smith are joined along the way by guests such as Detective Robert Wolford, a retired Major of the WPD and an original investigator of the case in 1975, City Planning Director Tim Youmans, Handley Library’s Stewart Bell Archives volunteer Dave Jenkins, and more. To date, the DEFROST team has produced and released three of the planned nine episodes as well as trailers and bonus video content. New episodes will be released on the 11th of each month until the season finale on November 11, the 45th anniversary of the crime. “Our mission with this podcast is not to entertain, though that quality is certainly a by-product and hits a large market of true-crime podcast fans,” stated Lt. Behan, who not only hosts but also researches for and writes the podcast off the clock. “Our mission is to bring the Robinson family closure and peace, and to find the perpetrator or perpetrators who committed this crime. We feel that even 45 years later, someone knows something, and we need any and all information that we can get our hands on to solve this case.” The WPD is encouraging anyone who may have information about the case to call the department at 540662-4131, Crime Solvers at 540-665TIPS, or submit an anonymous tip through the P3 app. Please reference case #D-002188. Episodes 1-3 of the podcast are streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor.fm, and more platforms.

from the fawns to avoid leading predators such as dogs or coyotes to their location. The white-spotted coat camouflages a fawn as it lies motionless in vegetation. Young fawns generally will not try to run away when they are approached. Does will return several times each day to move and/or feed their young. You probably will not see the doe at all since she only stays to feed the fawn for just a few minutes before leaving it alone again. If less than 24 hours have passed since a fawn has been “rescued,” the fawn should be taken back and released at the exact same location where it was found. After returning the fawn, immediately leave the area and do not wait for the doe to return. The doe will not come back for the fawn if a human is nearby. If a wild animal has been injured or truly orphaned, do not take matters into your own hands. You may locate a licensed wildlife rehabilitator by calling the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries’ (DGIF) toll-free wildlife conflict helpline at 1-855571-9003, 8:00AM-4:30PM, Monday through Friday or visit the DGIF website at: https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/ wildlife/injured/rehabilitators/. Raising a wild animal in captivity is illegal unless you have a DGIF wildlife rehabilitation permit. Each animal’s nutritional, housing, and handling requirements are very specific and must be met if they have any chance of survival. With even the best professional care possible, the survival rate of rehabilitated fawns and many other animals is very low. The best advice for someone who wants to help wildlife is to keep it wild. Once people interfere, we reduce the opportunity for animals to receive natural care and we increase the risk of harming our wildlife heritage. For more information, please visit the following website about keeping deer wild: http://www.dgif.virginia. gov/wildlife/deer/keeping-deer-wild/ ForestWander Nature Photography

Beginning Saturday, May 23 at 8:00 a.m., Shenandoah National Park will reopen access to the following areas for day-use only. Following May 23, open hours will be from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.: The entire length of Skyline Drive from mile 0 at Front Royal to mile 105 at Waynesboro will be open to all traffic. The backcountry will be open to day-use only. Over 480 miles of trails will be accessible from trailheads along Skyline Drive. Vehicle parking along Skyline Drive at overlooks and trailhead parking areas will be in designated areas only. If parking area is full, please do not park outside of the designated area, move on to a less crowded area. Entrance stations will be staffed and

entrance fees collected. Limited restrooms will be open at Dickey Ridge Visitor Center (mile 4.6), Panorama (mile 31.5), Byrd Visitor Center (mile 51) and Beagle Gap (mile 99.5). With public health in mind, the following facilities remain closed at this time: Skyline Drive will be closed nightly from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Backcountry camping will not be authorized. Visitor centers, picnic areas, campgrounds, lodges, cabins, Massanutten Lodge, and Rapidan Camp historic structures will remain closed. Old Rag and Whiteoak Canyon/ Cedar Run circuit trails will remain closed. Boundary trailheads will remain in-

accessible. Retail shops, food and beverage areas are closed at this time, but they may become accessible during this Phase 1 period of reopening provided they meet the mandatory requirements in the Forward Virginia Guidelines. The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners continues to be paramount. At Shenandoah National Park, our operational approach will be to examine each facility function and service provided to ensure those operations comply with current public health guidance and will be regularly monitored. We continue to work closely with the NPS Office of Public Health See BRIEFS, 22

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Reminder: if you find a fawn, LEAVE IT ALONE It’s that time of year again when white-tailed deer fawns are showing up in yards and hayfields, and concerned citizens want to know how to help. In almost all cases, the best way to help is to simply give the fawn space and leave it alone. Concerned people sometimes pick up animals that they think are orphaned. Most such “orphans” that good-intentioned citizens “rescue” every spring should have been left alone. Most wild animals will not abandon their young, but they do leave them alone for long periods of time. Fawns, born from May through July, are purposely left alone by their mothers. Female deer, called does, stay away

Shenandoah National Park is beginning to increase recreational access to Skyline Drive and park trails Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Shenandoah National Park is increasing recreational access. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.

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selected as the new director, starting July 1, 2020. Michelle is from Charleston, WV and is currently the Kanawha County Public Library Sissonville Branch Manager. “Now, more than ever, as our community works together to find new ways of exploring and working in the world, we are excited to introduce Michelle Ross as our new Library Director,” said Barbara Way, President of the Board of Trustees for Samuels Public Library. “She brings great energy, vitality and fresh ideas to our already wonderful and vibrant library.” Ross has a well-established record of leadership, success, and community focus with a passion for excellent library services, programs, and events. A graduate of Fairmont State University (BA, History) and the University of Pittsburgh (Master of Library & Information Science), she was recently the 2020 recipient of the Linda G. Wright Award for Excellence in Library Service in Kanawha County. “My professional philosophy is that libraries should be the heart of their communities and Samuels Public Library is a perfect example,” said Ross.

Virtual programs at Samuels Library June 1-15 These are the virtual programs taking place in the Youth Services Department of Samuels Public Library from June 1 - 15. Programs can be viewed from the Samuels Library Facebook page or YouTube channel. More information about Samuels Library and the programs and services available can be found at www. samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-3153. Children, teens, and adults are challenged to Dig Deeper: Read, Investigate, Discover. Samuels Library’s Summer Reading Clubs have begun, and readers are invited to register for Summer Reading Club, log their books read, complete challenges, attend virtual programs, and

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collect badges online. When the library re-opens, prizes will be available for pick up. Monday, June 1 – 2:00 Virtual Symphony of Sound. This series of programs explores many sounds, including sounds found in nature and the science of sound as well as musical instruments. Children will be able to explore many kinds of sounds and reflect creatively on them as well as create their own sounds via crafts. Our program this week is How Do Sounds and Music Make You Feel? This highlyinteractive program will give children the chance to learn about the psychological link between sounds and feelings. A lot of reflection and feedback will be encouraged, and kids will have the opportunity to express how music makes them feel in interactive activities that invite creative thinking. Intended for ages 6 – 11. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel. Tuesday, June 2 – 2:00 Virtual Science Scouts. Explore the mysteries of the world through science! In this weekly program, we will discuss and perform hands-on investigations of STEM-related topics. This

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