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Valley Health welcomes new president Page 2 • Warren/Frederick County Report • Late June, 2020

CEO Mark Nantz takes charge during the COVID-19 crisis and looks forward to living in the area

Mark Nantz, Valley Health System’s President and Chief Executive Officer, began work on June 1, during the COVID-19 pandemic. His introduction to a new position has been accompanied with appropriate distancing, wearing a face mask, elbow bumping new colleagues, and joining more than 6,000 coworkers in reporting a daily personal health attestation for the safety of patients and colleagues. Photo Courtesy Valley Health System.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report Valley Health System has a new president and chief executive officer, who arrived during one of the most challenging times for health professionals. The COVID-19 pandemic has required new procedures and strenuous efforts by all who work in the field of medicine.

Mark Nantz, interviewed on June 11, was asked how it’s been so far, almost two weeks from his first day, and he responded with a wry laugh.

“Well, it’s almost 10 days and I still have a job!” he said.

He added that it’s been really busy,

with trying to learn everything and connecting with the community. He is taking over the Valley Health System’s top job from retiring President and CEO, Mark H. Merrill, who had held that position for 11 years.

He’s been coping with all this is in addition to keeping safe with the COVID-19 issues.

Valley Health released this description of his first days here.

“Valley Health System’s new President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Nantz began work Monday (June 1) in true COVID-19 style: appropriately distanced, wearing a face mask, elbow bumping new colleagues, and joining more than 6,000 coworkers to report

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a daily personal health attestation for the safety of patients and colleagues.”

He shared some of what the experience has been like compared to his former position as CEO for the entire east coast from New York to Florida with the Bon Secours Mercy Health System.

“I’ve been able to meet a lot of people while wearing masks and social distancing, but it’s very different from what I would have been doing in the beginning of a new position, like holding town halls and other types of meetings,” he said. “We have met with Zoom and Webex, but I will be happy when I can stand in front of people.

We had a board meeting yesterday, but it was not the same.”

He summed up his reasons for choosing to relocate to Winchester in these words, “From the moment I first met with the search committee and then stepped on the Valley Health campus in Winchester, I knew I had found a place where people shared my commitment to improving the health and well-being of the community, especially those who are marginalized and under-served.”

And he explained how he plans to do this while talking about his ideals, motivations and priorities as CEO in an introductory video to Valley Health employees.

“Winston Churchill once said, ‘Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have.’ I believe that with all my heart and it’s why I have spent nearly 30 years in not-for-profit healthcare. It is at the core of my call to serve in the ministry of care delivery.

“To be sure, I feel that each of us has been called to serve others by providing access to high quality, affordable health care, and an exceptional patient experience, regardless of whether or not those individuals have the ability to pay. I think we are called to treat everyone who walks through our doors with dignity and compassion and that we must respect and appreciate the unique set of beliefs and experiences that they bring to our organization.

That’s what drives me and what gets

me up in the morning,” he said.

Nantz defined some of those who are marginalized and under-served broadly as people with no access to care or insurance, and/or are coming through the ER. He went deeper into that definition by saying this includes people who live in poverty, and without food or housing. But he promised that he plans to build on the advanced programs that Valley Health System already has in place.

“There’s an excellent foundation here, and I will work with programs that need help,” he said. “We will continue to provide funding for programs to improve health and subsidize rural health clinics and community health improvement.”

And the Valley Health System has a record of caring in the community.

According to the 2019 Valley Health community benefit report, “In 2018, Valley Health’s comprehensive community contribution exceeded $170.2 million, including care and services classified as Community Benefit, Medicare reimbursement shortfall and bad debt expense. We provided $72.4 million in Community Benefit in 2018 that the Internal Revenue Service recognizes as directly supporting our tax-exempt status. This surpassed our estimated tax liability by more than $63.6 million.”

He shared something about what he and his wife do on a personal level.

“My wife (Courtenay) and I are active in helping folks with affordable housing,” he said, and added that she is in education and will work to actively be involved in programs that make improvements in that area.

He realizes that jumping into his new position during the new coronavirus crisis makes his job that much more involved, and said, “These are challenging times. The COVID pandemic has changed much about the way we provide care, how our community views healthcare workers… and even the way we live. You can be confident that Valley Health’s medical and executive leadership have taken steps to ensure the delivery of safe, quality care as we diagnose and treat

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“Our health system will continue to respond and adjust in these changing and uncertain times, and we will endeavor to ensure financial stability for both individual employees and the organization as a whole,” he said.

According to the press release from Valley Health, they chose him for many of his qualities, and the following was an example of what they had to say about him.

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patient satisfaction, quality metrics, and employee engagement at the local, regional and system levels.”

And Nantz had something to say about he and his wife’s experiences and feelings so far concerning the move to the Shenandoah Valley and being uprooted from Greenville, South Carolina.

“As soon as we knew we were coming here, my wife and I bought a home and moved in May. Now it’s starting to feel like home even though all the boxes are not unpacked. We have three grown children and right now it’s a bit of an empty nest feeling, although our youngest son who is in college still comes home now and then.

And he talked about his position with the Bon Secours Mercy Health system.

“It was the corporate thing, with lots of flying, visiting facilities and talking to people, but I missed the idea of working in the local health system that comes in a smaller community,” he said. “I spent a lot of time in each one of the locations, but only lived in one of them (St. Francis).

With a positive attitude about the future, Nantz spoke about what the couple hope lies ahead for them in our area.

“We’re looking forward to getting involved with the arts and Chamber of Commerce, putting down roots and giving back to the community, simplifying our lives and are excited to see what Shenandoah Valley has to offer,” he said. “We’re outdoor people who like skiing and are looking forward to going to Snowshoe (Snowshoe Moun-

tain Ski Resort in West Virginia) this winter. I am an avid golfer and my wife spends a boatload of time in the garden. We want folks in the community to know how excited we are to be here and we know it’s a wonderful opportunity. We feel blessed to be here.”

Following are the facts submitted by Valley Health Systems about his background and past experience.

Nantz previously served in executive roles with Bon Secours Mercy Health, most recently as Chief Administrative Officer and Atlantic Group President, and before that as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Bon Secours. He has also held executive positions at Carolinas Healthcare System (now Atrium Health) and Carolinas Medical Center–NorthEast, and leadership roles in

the audit practice of a Big 5 accounting firm. A certified public accountant, Nantz holds a Master’s in Health Administration from Pfieffer University and is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.

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Virginia Beer Museum’s events cause sparks to fly at council meeting At the Town’s first public meeting since the COVID-19 lock down, controversy continues

The Virginia Beer Museum, at 16 Chester St. in Front Royal, once again finds itself in the middle of controversy involving the mayor, candidate for mayor and the chairman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report On June 8th, the Front Royal Town Council members gathered to hold their first public meeting in months. Meetings had been held virtually in compliance with orders to refrain from public gatherings because of health risks caused by COVID-19.

In the public comment portion of the meeting, the final speaker, Alisa Carson, launched into what could only be described as a verbal assault on Mayor Eugene Tewalt, recently announced mayoral candidate Mike McCool, and the Warren County Board of Supervisors Chairman Walter Mabe.

All three of the above-mentioned had attended the Friday, June 5th Front Royal Phase Two Pandemic Re-opening ribbon cutting at the Virginia Beer Museum at 16 Chester Street.

Carson backed up her comments with several enlarged reproductions of photos that were posted earlier by the Virginia Beer Museum owner and proprietor David Downes who had used them as a way of advertising the ribbon cutting ceremony to go along with Virginia’s Phase Two Re-opening process.

The museum was planning an “International Bikini Team” motorcycle-washing event to be held on June 6th in the Museum’s biergarten and parking lot behind the building, which just happens to be surrounded by a 6-7-foot privacy fence.

Carson directed her comments first to Mayor Eugene Tewalt directly.

“Mr. Tewalt, is this your idea of non-profits that you want to sup-

port? Is this the kind of establishment you should be promoting in our town, especially in our downtown? Mr. Tewalt and Mr. McCool go to the same church and attend the same activities. You, Mr. Mayor and Mr. McCool, should be ashamed of yourselves and you need to publicly apologize to little girls, mothers and grandmothers living in our community. You should apologize for supporting such a seedy activity objectifying women.

“Isn’t it bad enough that Hollis Tharpe had to abdicate due to front page news? Now the cur-

rent mayor and candidate promote these kinds of activities in broad daylight. Here is a last question that you need to think about. This went on in broad daylight. What went on when it was dark?”

At this point, Carson walked back to her seat all the while looking back at the council members.

It should be noted that the ribbon cutting that the three accused men attended took place on the afternoon of Friday, June 5th. The Bikini Team Event actually took place the following afternoon on June 6th.

On a side note, Council member Jacob Meza was also present at the council meeting when Carson made her accusations and condemnation of the three men.

Meza formerly had made an issue of town residents using the public presentation period in meetings as a way of attacking council members by shouting out “Point of Order” and citing Roberts Rules of Order as a reason for his protests.

But during Carson’s verbal attack against the three men regarding their attendance at the beer museum’s ribbon cutting, (which was not held at the same time as the Bikini event) Meza didn’t call

and we’ve had Movie Theater night downtown and we’ve had a lot of different events to try and bring our children and our wives down to that area and walk around and be patrons to some of our businesses, only to see some of the businesses that are not friendly and are not appropriate to our downtown especially in our historic district.

“I am disappointed, and I want to go on record in saying that I do not support that and would be embarrassed if I was walking by with my daughter and she was to see that.

And I am disappointed – I am not

out for a “Point of Order,” whereas he had uttered points of order for verbal attacks against council members during the town council meeting on February 10th, 2020.

During the comments/reports portion of the current meeting, Meza responded to Carson’s comments.

“I have to say that I am disappointed that we promote and spend a lot of time and energy promoting our downtown as a family friendly environment and we’ve worked very hard to bring in events such as Family Fun Day to our downtown

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Virginia State Police Investigating Serious Crash in Orange County

Virginia State Police Trooper C. Cortese is investigating a two-vehicle crash in Orange County. The crash occurred Wednesday (June 17, 2020) at 3:20 a.m. on Route 20 (Constitution Highway) at 1 tenth of a mile south of Route 742 (Strawberry Hill Road).

A 2005 Chevrolet Suburban was

traveling south on Rte. 20 when it crossed into the opposite travel lane and collided head-on with a northbound 2019 Freightliner tractor-trailer. The impact caused the tractortrailer to run off the southbound side of the roadway.

The driver of the Chevrolet, Omari R. Grey, 42, of Orange, Va., suffered

life threatening injuries and was transported to VCU Medical Center.

Grey was wearing a seatbelt.

The driver of the tractor-trailer, a 59-year-old male, of Rural Retreat, Va., was uninjured in the crash. The male was wearing a seatbelt.

The crash caused Rte. 20 to be closed for hours.

The crash remains under investigation.

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sure, the mayor said he is going to comment on this – I am not sure to the extent of this, that Mr. McCool, Mr. Tewalt, and Mr. Mabe were at those events that were happening.

“Nevertheless, the optics were such that this town government was in full support of what was

happening down there.

“I want to go on record that this is not the case from my perception,” Meza qualified.

Mayor Eugene Tewalt responded during his report.

“Going back to Friday, I got called to cut the ribbon down at the

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beer museum as we try to promote Main Street, keeping it closed on Friday and keeping it closed during the weekend as a walking mall,” he said. “I imagine I’ve cut 20 to 30,000 ribbons over my tenure as mayor in Front Royal. If someone calls me, I will be there to cut the ribbon. We were there, and Mr. Walt Mabe was there and Mike McCool was there with his camera.”

Tewalt went on to explain that he does not socialize at beer joints and that he was there to only cut the ribbon. As for the rest of the events he said he was not aware of what else was going on. He said he was present for about 30 to 45 minutes, took a tour of the beer museum and then cut the ribbon and left.

He continued, “I’m proud that Mr. Downes has a business and I am proud that he can run a business. I don’t socialize in beer joints, but I don’t have problem

with people going to have a beer,” he said. “If I have offended anyone, I am sorry. If he were to have another opening, I would probably be there again.”

Neither Tewalt, McCool nor Mabe were present at the motorcycle cleaning or other entertaining events.

This one question does remain unanswered.

Why did Councilman Jacob Meza allow the personal attack of a sitting mayor to go on without calling for a point of order when he did so previously on the evening of February 10th, 2020?

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Town, county leaders address marchers at Front Royal Unites rally Council member Letasha Thompson and Supervisors Chairman Walter Mabe spoke in support of the event

Some of the folks who attended the June 6th Rally for Peace at Bing Crosby Stadium, shown here at the conclusion of the event.

By Timothy Ratigan Warren/Frederick County Report On Friday evening June 6th, over 1,000 residents of Front Royal and Warren County gathered for a peaceful demonstration in Front Royal. The reason? They were calling for racial and social unity in the community and nation.

During the protest the gathered demonstrators marched first. The walk began at Bing Crosby Stadium and afterward, the demonstration returned to the stadium for remarks from community civic and religious leaders.

Two of those civic leaders were Warren County Board of Supervisor Chairman Walt Mabe and Letasha Thompson who sits on the Front

Royal Town Council.

Mabe began with, “George Floyd is dead. Nothing we do here today will change that. What we can do is make his life and his death meaningful,” he said. “We’re gathered here for a variety of reasons. For many, it is to demonstrate and highlight the racial inequality that exists in our country.

Some are here to pray for peace and for the wish that calm will prevail.

Others simply hope this will be the start of a process to heal our country.

I know there are many more good and valid motivations of those who are here and those that would be here if they could. I look out among you and see diversity, young and old from all walks of life that have come together for a common purpose, the purpose of community unity.”

Over 1,000 residents of Front Royal and Warren County participated in the Rally for Peace on June 6th at the Bing Crosby Stadium in Front Royal.

Mabe called attention to others who had come to support the marchers’ cause.

“I see a community of leaders, religious leaders, our County Sheriff and Front Royal Police Chief, and representatives of our elected bodies showing their reverence with members of our community. Together we are making a statement just by being here, we are a peaceful assembly, at a respectful distance from one another, united as a community,” Mabe continued. “I see strength and determination among us. Not just for this day, or this evening. I would like to see this continued going forward. I see the ability to unify our community. Not just for this gathering, but to always remember that we must make a difference. Each of us can

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do better by leading and becoming the example of unity and fighting for those whose voices aren’t heard and ensuring that every resident is treated with respect and equality under the eyes of the law. We are all the same, we are people and citizens of our beautiful county and town.

“While this is a sad occasion to gather, there is also cause for celebration. We’re here celebrating freedom of assembly and the constitutional right to free speech. We’re freely and peacefully voicing our concerns here in Front Royal, in Warren County, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and in the United States of America. For that we are grateful.

“If we could, I’d ask for all of us to join hands, but please, do it symbolically…COVID-19 is still with us.

We’re stronger together when we’re

joined in a common purpose. Take that strength and use it to make your life and those around you, a better place. It’s the best way to give meaning to the memory of George Floyd. I leave you with this quote from Martin Luther King. ‘We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.’ Thank you for coming and remember we are stronger together.”

Prior to the rally and comments from town and county leaders, an estimated number of 1,200 to 1,500 folks gathered at Bing Crosby Stadium.

It first appeared that “Mother Nature” would make the peaceful rally difficult due to the recent rains flooding the bridge on 8th St. However, the march did take place. Several organizers of the event spoke to the gathered crowd just before they started on the planned eight-block circular route.

The march proceeded through the town beginning west on 8th St., continued down North Royal Ave. and then turned left at the North Royal/6th St. intersection, left on Commerce Ave., and back to the starting point at Bing Crosby Stadium.

Heavy rains starting mid-afternoon caused the eighth street bridge to flood and interfered with the route of the march, but the protesters were able to make it back to the stadium for the closing remarks.

Throughout the march and the closing speeches, members of the gathered crowd carried signs such as Black Lives Matter, Racism is a Pan-

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demic Too and No Justice, No Peace.

Councilwoman Thompson shared a few personal stories from her own experiences.

“You all have really restored my faith in the younger generation. To see so many different people, different races coming together and peacefully getting the point across.

This is why I love my town,” she began. “I remember a time when I offended my Grandmother. Her face turned red and I got a lecture. I had no idea why what I had said was so offensive and why she was so upset.

I mean, I only asked her who she had voted for.

“We have come a long way. We no longer shy away from conversations about politics and we will probably tell you who we voted for. We will also post it on Facebook for the entire world to see. The same goes for religion, we will tell you about our faith, the services we attend, the whole nine yards. We are proud.

“But do you know the one topic that is still off limits? We only talk to certain friends about race. When the topic of race does come up people say, ‘we don’t see color.’

“Let’s be honest, we all see color.

“But it is ok for us to say, ‘I don’t use color as a way to judge people.’”

Thompson went on to note that people do not want to make other people uncomfortable when talking about race. And then she shared some of her experiences when dealing with racial issues and expounded on some of the marches that she attended throughout her life.

She told the gathered crowd that she talks very frankly to her nineyear-old son regarding the race issues of the day, including allowing him to watch the first few minutes of the George Floyd video.

She said that his response was “Oh my God, that is terrible.”

Thompson said that it’s okay to ask the uncomfortable questions and she encouraged the gathered crowd to do so.

“If you don’t have a black friend to ask those questions, ask me. I will try to answer those questions as honestly as I can. Let’s leave here tonight encouraged to get uncomfortable and get educated and grow and affect the change that we all want,” she concluded.

The organizers of the June 6th peaceful demonstration have scheduled another demonstration on June 20th.

More information is forthcoming.

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On 11 June 2020, Warren County and the Colonel James Wood II Chapter, Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution combined to provide a commemoration ceremony for Dr Joseph Warren, namesake of the County. Dr Warren was born 11 June 1741 and was a major figure in patriot organizations in Boston during the build up to the Revolutionary War. He was a practicing physician when he became involved in politics and became a member of the Sons of Liberty. On 19 April, he participated in the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which are commonly considered to be the opening engagements of the Revolutionary War. Shortly prior to the Battle of Bunker Hill, he was commissioned a major general in the colony’s militia.

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Rappahannock Electric Cooperative CEO announces retirement

Outgoing CEO Kent Farmer

Incoming CEO John Hewa

Kent D. Farmer announced on June 2 his retirement as president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC), effective August 1, 2020.

Farmer has served as president and CEO since 2004, and has been with REC for 41 years.

“It has been my honor and privilege to lead REC and to serve its membership for the past 16 years,” said Farmer. “It has been a satisfying career, which was made easier by the support of an extremely talented and dedicated workforce and a forwardlooking board. Local consumerowned electric cooperatives are, ded-

icated to a single goal – serving their members. I am proud to have led REC to become one of the largest and most successful cooperatives in the country. Having served two decades in executive leadership, now it is time for me to allow the next generation of leaders to take the helm. ” Christopher G. Shipe, chairman of the REC Board of Directors said, “It is with sincere gratitude from the Board and membership that we thank Mr. Farmer for over 41 years of dedicated service to REC and its members. In addition to always ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable electricity, Mr. Farmer always showed genuine care

and concern for the people he led, the members he helped serve and the communities where we live and work.”

REC’s Board of Directors also announced on June 1, the selection of John D. Hewa, REC’s current vice president of corporate services and Chief Operating Officer (COO), to succeed Farmer as president and CEO. “On behalf of our Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce John as our next president and CEO,” said Shipe. “Mr. Hewa is a highly respected and proven industry leader who delivers strong results. We have all seen evidence of that since he joined REC in 2017. We are confident that Mr. Hewa will lead our employees and our member-owned cooperative to achieve great success in the years to come.”

According to Shipe, the announcement is the successful culmination of a multiyear succession plan to select the best leader for the Cooperative.

Hewa has worked closely with the Board over the past several years. He has more than 20 years of leadership experience in the electric utility industry with an emphasis in technology and management of public and cooperative power utilities. His experience spans technical and executive roles managing electric, water, wastewater, and wireless and fiber optic telecommunications systems.

Hewa holds a deep appreciation for the cooperative business model.

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INDICTMENTS June 2020 Indictments David Eugene Drake Jr. The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges David Eugene Drake Jr., 56, of the 1600 block of Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, David Eugene Drake Jr. did feloniously and unlawfully, knowingly or intentionally, possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Methamphetamine. COUNT TWO: did feloniously and unlawfully, knowingly or intentionally possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Cocaine. Date of the offenses was on or about June 13, 2019.

of Warren, Shane Michael Kees, 36, of the 400 block of Darby St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did feloniously and unlawfully possess a Schedule III controlled substance while being a prisoner in a state, local or community correction facility.

Keith Leon Morrison The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about May 22, 2019, in the County of Warren, Keith Leon Morrison, 45, of the 300 block of Prospect St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did feloniously and unlawfully distribute a Schedule II Controlled Substance, to-wit: Cocaine, this being a second or subsequent offense.

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of Warren, Ricky Lynn Shell, 32, of the 700 block of W. 13th St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did feloniously and unlawfully distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Methamphetamine.

Donte Carvin Eastmead The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Donte Carvin Eastmead, age and address unknown, with two counts.

COUNTS ONE and TWO: in the County of Warren, Donte Carvin Eastmead, did unlawfully distribute less than one-half ounce of marijuana. Dates of the offenses were on or about June 14 and July 10, 2019.

Claude Roy Heflin The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Claude Roy Heflin, age and address unknown, with four counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Claude Roy Heflin did feloniously and unlawfully distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. COUNTS TWO, THREE and FOUR: did feloniously and unlawfully distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Fentanyl. Dates of the offenses were on or about on or about May 7, June 6, and June 7, 2019.

George Lee Good The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges George Lee Good, 28, of the 200 block of Cloud St., Front Royal, VA 22630, with three counts. COUNTS ONE, TWO and THREE: in the County of Warren George Lee Good did unlawfully and feloniously, by threats of bodily harm or force, knowingly attempt to intimidate or impede a witness, or obstruct or impede the administration of justice in this court. Dates of the offenses were on or about April 3 to May 28, 2020.

Austin Montgomery Kelce The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Austin Montgomery Kelce, age unknown, of the 100 block of Cloud St., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts.

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ENGLE’S ANGLE: “Nah, Just Kidding”

by Kevin S. Engle I was Felix.

He was Oscar.

Remember the 1970s TV show The Odd Couple?

Felix and Oscar were roommates.

Felix Unger was a neat freak.

Oscar Madison a slob.

In college, Matt and I were the odd couple. I was a junior. He was a se-

nior.

I was surprised when he asked me to room with him.

We knew each other, but not that well.

It didn’t take long to figure out why he asked me.

First of all, he needed someone, anyone, who’d split the cost of the dorm room. And just as importantly, he wanted someone who’d put up with his less-than-neat lifestyle.

I wasn’t aware of that when I said yes.

I was just happy to snag a room in a good spot on campus.

It was a win-win for both of us.

Or so I thought.

I’d soon learn the guy was a real pig.

He’d come back from the laundry with his basket full of clean clothes and dump them on to the dirty floor.

It certainly took me by surprise the first few times he did it.

I guess it was easier than folding and putting them in the dresser?

When my folks visited for Parent’s Weekend, my mother, a bit of a neat

freak herself, was horrified when she saw our room.

But she also thought it was funny.

And it was. I suppose.

Especially if you weren’t living in it.

My side of the room was put together and orderly.

Matt’s looked like an F1 tornado had just come through.

We had an unspoken agreement.

He had his side and I had mine and we never crossed over the invisible line between us.

Despite his Oscar-like ways, he’d step up his game one day a week.

He was in ROTC. Reserve Officers Training Corps.

Every Wednesday or Thursday, I don’t remember which, he’d turn his garbage can upside down and use it as an ironing board to press his white

ROTC uniform.

It looked good.

Matt and I didn’t see much of each other that year.

I spent most of most time in the library studying.

I’m not sure where he was, but it wasn’t in the library.

He was a smart guy, but studying was never high on his To Do list.

I looked him up online the other day.

Just to see if I could find him and discover what’s he been up to.

He looks the same.

And what he’s up to is President of a company!

I couldn’t believe it.

He’s the boss. The head honcho.

For a commercial cleaning outfit.

Nah, just kidding.

I made that last part up.

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erty. Should I cut them down?

– Ella

While we prefer our trees to be alive, standing dead trees, called SNAGS, provide birds and mammals with shelter to raise young, and raptors with unobstructed vantage points. Large downed trees also provide important habitat for wildlife.

Hundreds of species of birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles and fish

benefit from snags. 30 bird species are capable of making their own nest cavities in trees. The pileated woodpecker is a famous example. Another 80 animal species, like fishers, depend upon previously-excavated or natural tree holes for their nests. Some, like wolverines, count on deep drifts piled around natural obstructions like dead tree trunks to dig their dens in winter. The insulation of a tree-trunk home allows wildlife to survive high

summer and low winter temperature extremes. Tree cavities and loose bark are used by many animals to store their food supplies, while insects living inside the dead wood eat thousands of forest pests, which can harm living trees. Woodpeckers and creepers feast on the wood-eating insects and provide “sawdust” for ants to process.

Deer and mountain caribou eat the lichen growing on the trunks.

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near water and wetlands, fish and amphibians hide under and around dead wood. This aquatic “structure” provides important shelter for juvenile salmon, steelhead, char and trout.

Without woody debris in our rivers and streams, these watersheds can’t provide adequate habitat for many native fish species.

Whether created through natural processes or active forest restoration, standing or down, dead wood plays an important role on the landscape. So if your dead trees aren’t a safety hazard, I would recommend you let them stand.

Your Pal in the Trees, – Stewart The Front Royal/Warren County Tree Steward program began in 1997 with volunteers dedicated to improving the health of trees by providing educational programs, tree planting and care demonstrations, and tree maintenance throughout the community. The group now consists of over 30 active members with several interns working toward becoming certified tree stewards from our annual “All About

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BRIEFS, from 15 on the upcoming 2020 Shenandoah County Fair. Obviously, the current practices of social distancing and the inability to gather in large groups is preventing many events, including State and County Fairs all over the Country, from happening.

Unfortunately, many County Fairs in Virginia, including most recently some in the Shenandoah Valley, have had to make the difficult decision of canceling their Fair.

The SCFA Board voted unanimously to continue forward with the 2020 Shenandoah County Fair, to be held Friday, August 28th through Saturday, September 5th. All Motorsports Events, Concerts, and Amusement Rides will go on as planned. The Board’s decision is based on the hopes of the continued recovery throughout the State of Virginia, providing the Governor the ability to ease the existing restrictions.

The SCFA Board assures the public that safe practices and sanitizing efforts will be implemented throughout the Fairgrounds including food service, exhibits, and rides. “Based on the implementation of Phase III and the limitations set forth by the Governor in that Phase, are the factors that will determine if the Fair can happen at all, but if permitted to happen, we will be prepared and ready. ” stated Tom Eshelman, General Manager of the SCFA. Due to the Corona Virus, there will

be certain aspects of the Fair that will be subject to change, but those changes will be for this year’s fair only.

mately 8:29 p.m., state police took over the pursuit and continued behind the fleeing 2012 Jeep Patriot, until it finally crashed into the median on I-66 at the 2.8-mile marker in Warren County. The driver, Walters, was taken into custody without further incident.

Walters was transported to RSW Regional Jail and held without bond.

During the course of the pursuit Walters struck two state police cruisers. One of the state police troopers suffered minor injuries in that crash.

The pursuit reached speeds of up to 100 mph.

west on Rte. 7 went it ran off the left side of the roadway, collided with a tree, overturned, and came to rest on the eastbound side of Rte. 7.

The driver of the Honda, Damien S. Westfall, 21, of Stephenson, Va., died at the scene of the crash as a result of his injuries. Westfall was wearing a seatbelt.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Crash in Shenandoah County Virginia State Police Trooper M.T. Brill is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Shenandoah County. The crash occurred Sunday (June 14, 2020) at 9:45 p.m. on Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) at 100 feet north of Route 698 (Palmyra Church Road).

A 2003 Jeep Wrangler was traveling south on Rte. 11 went it ran off the

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Luray man facing multiple charges after high speed chase A Luray, Va. man is behind bars on multiple charges in two counties after he fled law enforcement Saturday (June 13, 2020). Virginia State Police have charged Bryan D. Walters, 33, in Warren County with two felony counts of assault on law enforcement, one felony count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and one misdemeanor count of obstruction of justice. In Frederick County, state police have charged Walters with one felony count of eluding law enforcement, and one count of driving while revoked.

The pursuit Saturday was initiated by the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office.

As it continued north on Route 11 entering Frederick County at approxi-

Fatal Crash in Frederick County Virginia State Police Trooper T. Moade is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Frederick County. The crash occurred Tuesday (June 16, 2020) at 6:03 p.m. on Route 7 (Berryville Pike) at 1/4 of a mile west of Route 659 (Valley Mill Road).

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right side of the roadway, collided with a road sign, overcorrected, crossed a double solid yellow centerline, ran off the roadway left, collided with a road sign, an embankment, and a tree.

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Dellinger, 19, of Edinburg, Va., was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. Dellinger died at the scene of the crash as a result of his injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

Stephens City man killed while walking on I-66 On Saturday (June 6) at 12:32 a.m.,

Trooper M. Dalton responded to a crash involving a pedestrian on Interstate 66, just west of Route 29 for Exit 73 in Arlington County.

The pedestrian, Justin A. Angel, 24, of Stephen City, Va., was walking in the eastbound lane of I-66 when he was struck by a 2017 Dodge Journey.

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Message to our community Our community has been under stress since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, it has become clear that our health and well-being is not the only thing that has been strained— so have our small businesses. Like many towns across America, Front Royal’s small businesses are the backbone of our community and we as a community need to help all of them.

The Town of Front Royal has started a program dedicated to jumpstarting our local economy — we are proud to announce our new campaign called ‘Back to Business. Back to Nature.’ A group of local volunteers and Town staff have been spending time during the pandemic to help with business recovery by focusing on revitalizing local businesses and tourism.

Please be on the lookout for these activities and show your support through participation: • Social Media contests • Small business marketing trainings • Local business gift card giveaways • New town promotional video • Shop local festival • Photography contest • Blog creation driving traffic to our local businesses and reaching out to tourists All activities will be in accordance with Governor Northam’s Executive Orders. Activities prior to the lift of the order will be virtual. We will begin to phase in interactive activities once it is safe to do so.

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Samuels Public Library will open June 18 by appointment only Samuels Public Library doors will open once again to library patrons, by appointment only, beginning Thursday, June 18. While some COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s newest executive order limits public buildings capacity to 50 people or less.

Samuels Library patrons will be able to schedule a one-hour time slot to visit the library in person. The library will be able to accommodate 30 patrons, per scheduled one-hour ses-

sion, closing for half an hour between sessions to clean the library.

Appointments can be made online at www.samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-3153. To provide as much access as possible, each patron will only be able to schedule one appointment per day.

In addition to limiting the number of patrons in the library at any given time, Samuels Library will ask anyone entering the Library to wear a mask.

“Masks will be provided for those who need one,” said Interim Library Director Eileen Grady.

Other social distancing measures are in place to keep the community and library staff safe, including using only one chair per table, disabling every other computer, and social distancing markers on floors for checkout lines.

“We are continually looking for new ways to serve our patrons during this difficult time,” Grady added. “Our appointment only opening is the latest example of how we are providing the library services that our community counts on for connection, information and ideas.”

Here are a few things to note: • To accommodate as many patrons as possible, patrons may book one, 1-hour session per day.

• Every individual entering the building must be registered. If you are bringing children, each of them must be registered, including infants.

• All programs will continue to take place virtually and online.

• Meeting rooms will remain closed with no reservations being taken until further notice.

• Tutoring inside the library cannot be accommodated at this time.

• Due dates for physical items have been extended, and no fines are being charged at this time.

For information, call (540) 6353153, or visit www.samuelslibrary.net

Third Confederate monument in Richmond torn down

By Eduardo Acevedo, Hannah Eason, and Andrew Ringle The Commonwealth Times RICHMOND, Va. -- Demonstrators removed a statue honoring Confederate soldiers Tuesday night after marching for hours in the rain through downtown Richmond.

More than 150 protesters gathered in the park space near Virginia Commonwealth University at 11 p.m.

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BRIEFS, from 17 ment was pulled from its stone foundation with rope.

The statue, which was unveiled in 1892, depicts a soldier holding a device used to clean a cannon before firing. It pays tribute to the service of the Richmond Howitzers Battalion, which was active from 1861 to 1865.

Protesters began marching in Monroe Park near the VCU campus at 8:30 p.m. and moved toward the Grace Street police headquarters, where on Monday night police used nonlethal explosives and chemical agents to disperse crowds. Officers did not use those tactics Tuesday as demonstrators passed the building, instead standing in tight formations and

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The protests began hours after Richmond Police Chief William Smith resigned at Stoney’s request, following days of clashes between police and protesters. Capt.William “Jody” Blackwell was appointed interim police chief.

The Howitzer statue was the fourth monument to be torn down by Richmond protesters. The Christopher Columbus statue in Byrd Park, a statue honoring Confederate Gen. Williams Carter Wickham in Monroe Park and

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a Jefferson Davis statue on Monument Avenue have all been removed from their pedestals.

A memorial for fallen police officers was removed by the city from Byrd Park to protect it from vandalism.

VCU bought the triangle-shaped green area where the Howitzer statue stood from the City of Richmond in 1989. The purchase made the land and statue state property. Under the transfer’s conditions, VCU maintained the area outside of the W. E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts and needed the city’s consent to remove or relocate the statue. The university audited Confederate symbols on its campus in 2017 after the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville but said it needed the city’s approval to remove the Confederate Howitzer statue.

University spokesperson Mike Porter said the university was working with the city to address the monument.

“VCU is working with the City of

Richmond to include this Confederate relic in the city’s recent efforts to address monuments throughout the city,” Porter said in an email on Monday.

REC Receives Tree Line USA Designation for 18th Year Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) vegetation management team has been targeting tree-related outages, clearing more than 2,200 miles of right-of-way in 2019. While working to reduce the potential for tree-related outages so that memberowners have reliable electric service, REC contractors use specialized equipment to work safely and to protect the health of the trees they trim.

This hard work and dedication from

REC’s vegetation management team has not gone unnoticed. For the eighteenth year in a row, REC received the Tree Line USA designation from the Arbor Day Foundation. This designation recognizes utilities that demonstrate best practices in protecting and enhancing forestry.

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a 3-month period at a sales price of $325,000 or a 6-month option at $345,000. Upon settlement, the EDA and 2 East Main, LLC have agreed to terminate the existing Lease/Purchase Option that was signed on May 11th, 2018.

2 East Main, LLC has shown a strong commitment to the Front Royal community and fully intends to rehabilitate the Afton Inn to again

be a cornerstone in Front Royal. This is the third sale of EDA property in the Town of Front Royal and Warren County this year. Transferring the Afton Inn to 2 East Main, LLC also secures and helps ensure the survivability of the Community Development Block Grant. The Afton Inn was key to the Town’s application and the influencing factor in ultimately receiving the grant award.

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“Country cooking” has different connotations depending on where one might be in the world.

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Corn muffins can be another staple of country cooking. Corn meal is a versatile ingredient that is the star of this simple side dish that can be made sweet or savory with just a few substitutions.

Check out this lip-smacking version of corn muffins, from “Virgil’s Barbecue Road Trip Cookbook” (St. Martin’s Press) by Neal Corman.

Lip-Smacking Corn Muffins Serves 4-6 11⁄3 cups yellow cornmeal 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄2 cup, plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt 3⁄4 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups buttermilk 1⁄2 cup whole milk 2 eggs, beaten 6 tablespoons unsalted butter,

melted 1⁄2 8-ounce bag shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup fresh corn kernels 3 tablespoons chopped scallions 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1⁄2 teaspoon hot sauce 1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Butter a muffin tin and dust it with flour.

2. Thoroughly combine the first six ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl, if using a hand mixer.

Combine and mix the remaining ingredients in a separate mixing bowl.

3. Slowly add the wet mix to the dry, while blending on low speed.

Continue blending until entirely incorporated.

4. Fill each muffin tin three-quarters full of the batter. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until light golden brown on top.

5. Remove the muffin tins from the oven and allow to cool for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve slightly warm.

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BRIEFS, from 19 there are no active cases of COVID-19 in inmates or staff members.

On June 11, RSW reported 1 active positive case in an inmate with 70 recovered per CDC/VDH guidelines. 2 staff members were positive and 3 recovered at that time.

Also on June 11, RSW stated that there had been no hospitalizations or deaths due to the virus.

On May 29, 2020 a Point of Prevalence Survey was conducted at RSW allowing for testing of all inmates and staff. As many as 62 inmates and 5 staff members were shown to be active positive in the subsequent results.

Harry F. Byrd, Jr. name removed from SU School of Business Shenandoah University announced June 10 that the 38 member Board of Trustees voted unanimously to strip the name of former Virginia State Senator and United States Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr. from the School of Business and the university’s board room.

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name because of his past support for segregation.

“While the Senator shared with many individuals later in life that he had changed his mind with regard to educational access, Byrd’s belief in the segregation of schools in the 1950s and his actions as a Virginia state senator on behalf of the Massive Resistance effort in Virginia run counter to Shenandoah’s strategic plan and its mission of establishing a campus culture that fully embraces inclusion and diversity,” said the statement.

Before becoming a senator, Byrd published the Winchester Star. His family also owned the Harrisonburg Daily News-Record along with a string of weekly papers. Byrd also made money in the fruit business.

Byrd served in the United States Senate as an independent. He caucused with Democrats but voted occasionally with Republicans.

The then conservatory named the School of Business and Administration after Byrd in 1984.

Byrd was a distinguished professor at Shenandoah and “also served the university as a trustee, and was a member of many committees,” according to SU’s biography page for Byrd which has since

been deleted.

Byrd died in 2013 at age 98.

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The United Way of Front Royal-Warren County’s Day of Caring is scheduled for September 18th. Each year, the United Way chooses local families to receive assistance from teams of volunteers they bring together to hold the annual Day of Caring. If you or someone you know needs assistance with the upkeep of their home, why not apply to United Way as a 2020 “Day of Caring” cli-

ent? You, your neighbor, anyone you know who needs help…we are looking for you.

To qualify: You must live in Warren County or Front Royal.

You must own the home that will receive the repairs and be unable to do the repairs yourself— home must not be on the market for sale or being prepared for sale Your total income must be below 150 percent of the current federal poverty guidelines; please apply and we’ll see if you qualify.

You have not received assistance from Day of Caring in prior years.

The kinds of jobs we are looking for are jobs that a team of volunteers could reasonably complete in a day.

Some projects completed in the past include: • Painting • Clean-up • Yard Work/Landscaping • Minor Plumbing, Electrical, and/or Carpentry Work • Minor Weatherization – Windows • Tear Down Old Decks or Porches (pending volunteer expertise) Please visit the United Way website at www.frontroyalunitedway.org or contact the United Way office for an application at

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Wednesday, July 1 – 7:00 Goodnight, Sweetheart!

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Saturday, July 11 – 11:00 Virtual Books and Barks.

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Monday, July 13 – 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. This week we will explore the woodwind family of instruments. Intended for ages 6 – 11. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

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On 25 May 2020, the Middletown conducted a commemoration ceremony for Memorial Day at the Veterans Memorial Park in Middletown. The ceremony was held to honor the members of the US Military who lost their lives in service to their country. Participating in the event with the town were the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2123 and the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution. Because of the restrictions due to the Corona Virus, the event was live streamed via the towns facebook. Ray Steele as emcee welcomed all to the event. The Colonel James Wood II Color Guard presented the colors and remained in place for an invocation by Danny Hesse, a rendition of the National Anthem by Melissa Legge-Mauck and the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by a presentation by Sheriff Lenny Millholland. Memorial Day has its beginnings founded in the Civil War as a remembrance of those gave their lives in that conflict. Starting out as Decoration Day it was officially proclaimed in 1868 by General John Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic to be a date “with the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country in the late rebellion.” After World War I, it came to represent a day to remember the deceased veterans of all wars. In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act which decreed the last Monday in May to be the National holiday Memorial Day. Mayor Charles Harbaugh and Sheriff Millholland presented a wreath to honor all those who served and died the all of our wars. This was followed with a moment of silence. Taps was played by Andrew Paul which was followed by a rifle salute fired by VFW Post 2123 Honor Guard with support from the Colonel James Wood II Musket Squad. The ceremony concluded with a benediction from Danny Hesse to close out the event. Pictured is Ms Melissa Legge-Mauck performing the National Anthem in front of the Colonel James Wood II Color Guard.

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