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County Zoning Administrator Joe Petty presents information to Warren County Supervisors on the progress of a proposed LOVE sign project to be situated at the corner of Guard Hill Rd. and Route 340/522 N.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report What began as a business-asusual July 14 Warren County Supervisors work session, became heated when proponents and opponents of a proposed LOVE sign project presented

by County Zoning Administrator Joe Petty disagreed vocally with each other.

The sign is scheduled to be to be constructed at the intersection of Winchester Road and Guard Hill Road in Front Royal in a small area located just be-

fore crossing the North and South River bridges heading toward town.

After Petty talked about the process of choosing a site and design which he said has been in the works for “quite a while,” he pointed out some of the positives of the project. There will be a paved entrance onto the site from Guard Hill Road and a gravel parking lot. It would be an attraction at the north entrance and give visitors a welcome to town.

There are LOVE signs throughout Virginia carrying out the “Virginia is for Lov-

ers” theme which has been established for 50 years. He said it was designed to reflect the community’s features.

The letter L has a leaf motif which is one of our major attractions in the fall. The O has a picture of mountains and rivers, the V is composed of two kayaks standing on end and the E is a map of Shenandoah National Park. He said a lot of thought went into the design.

Also, the site has been used for political signs, around elections in the fall which some consider to be an eyesore. Con-

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South River District Supervisor Cheryl Cullers expressed reservations about the placing a sign there and how tourist traffic would affect safety.

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Rick Novak, local citizen and member of the Front Royal Rotary Cub spoke out strongly in favor of the LOVE sign.

ment for kids.”

North River Supervisor Delores Oates added that she also had concerns that it is a distracting location and agreed with Petty’s comment that, “It is

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State historic markers and Civil War trail signs near the planned site of a LOVE sign at the north entrance of Front Royal will be relocated elsewhere in the area.

a popular place for candidates’ campaign signs during elections, and “this kind of cleans that up.”

Several members from the audience stood up to add opinions.

“Just because everyone does signs doesn’t mean we have to do it ourselves,” Gary Kushner said.

He was referencing the iconic Virginia is for Lovers slogan and the 200 plus LOVEworks around the state mentioned earlier by Petty when presenting the idea that Front Royal

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“The State has encouraged localities and communities to put up our “love” signs,” he said.

“The LOVE letters are big on Social Media like Facebook, Instagram and others. People like to stop and take pictures, and

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our town would get free advertising. That corner has high visibility. How bad would it be for people who drive into town to see the strongest brand in the state, the LOVE letters?”

When heckled by an opponent of the project in the crowd, he said, “It’s amazing that it has

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Local citizen Kym Crump also is in favor of the sign.

She said she has been approached as an active member of the community by a lot of people asking her why the town has no LOVE signs.

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“It’s a wonderful opportunity for a great welcome to the community,” she said. “It shows off what the community is known for and cleans up the area of the political signs which are a distraction every fall,” Crump said via telephone after the meeting.

When asked about the costs, Petty gave a total of $12,090, and he said this factors in a $3,500 grant from the Rotary Club of Front Royal as well as a $1,500 Virginia Tourism Corporation grant. The costs so far include $1,800 for a land survey

and the $4,962 design cost. A Virginia Department of Transportation entrance permit was $250. Mabe said that the project is funded through transient occupancy tax revenue, which must be used for tourism-related purposes like this sign.

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• A presentation by Clerk of Court Angela Moore and Warren County Sheriff Mark A. Butler about a proposal to raise courthouse security fees. The proposal is to double the present $10 fee to $20 as part of the costs in criminal and traffic cases. This will help supplement the part-time personnel hourly wage for deputies who provide courthouse security and fees for replacing and maintain necessary equipment like the X-ray

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• A potential gun shooting ban in the Dungadin subdivision.

• The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. (CARES) Public hearings for the Dungadin shooting ban and the appropriation of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funding are scheduled for the July 21st regular Supervisors meeting.

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County Administrator resigns with “involuntary separation” Douglas Stanley out after 20 years of service to Warren County and ‘many achievements’

Douglas P. Stanley has resigned as Warren County Administrator, effective July 31, 2020.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report At a closed session that lasted two and a half hours, Warren County’s Supervisors on July 8 accepted the resignation of Douglas P. Stanley, AICP ICMA-CM, who had served as county administrator for 20 years.

“Without doubt, the past year has been the most difficult and challenging in my career.

That said I believe we have made strides in bringing those responsible for the EDA (Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority) embezzlement to justice and to recover what has been

stolen as well as supporting the current EDA Board and staff to clean up the mess,” he added.

And in a statement to the press Stanley enumerated some of the many contributions he has made during the last 20 years.

“Over this period I have had the fortune and honor to be part of significant improvements to this community in replacing the lost jobs and tax base of the former Avtex facility with over $500 million in industrial development and the creation of over 2,000 jobs in the Route 340/522 corridor.

“This does not include the $1 billion invested by Dominion in the new power plant. The County has been able to attract significant retail development to the corridor which provides our residents with shopping and dining opportunities while generating revenue to reduce the County’s reliance on real estate taxes,” he said.

But nevertheless, he is leaving his position as of July 31, 2020.

The reasons for his “involuntary separation” as that term is defined in Section 51.1-155.2

of the Code of Virginia are not altogether clear, but as a result of the agreement he made with the board, he will: • be paid for his unused sick and compensatory leave per County policy.

• receive severance payment equivalent to two months’ salary if he signs a release and settlement agreement, “the terms of which shall be agreed to and executed by the chairman of the board of supervisors.”

Supervisors’ Chairman Walter Mabe said, “We appreciate Mr. Stanley’s service to the Warren County community over the past 25 years. He has many wonderful accomplishments that have helped make Warren County a great place to live, work, and visit. We wish him the best as he continues with the next step in his career.”

The list of Stanley’s accomplishments continues with this statement from him.

“We have also made tremendous strides in addressing the capital facility needs of our community thanks to the vision and support of the various members of the Board of

Supervisors through the construction of numerous school, community, parks and recreation, and public safety facilities.

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ning Commission have had a consistent vision for the community and have supported the public investment of money for roads, schools and parks,� he said.

He mentioned that when he came here in the mid-1990s, he thought the community, especially the Warren County

High School students (in the old high school building, renovated and reinvented as the current middle school) felt that they were “less than� students in other localities, partially because of the condition of the schools. “I don’t think they took pride in their community and facilities. I do not get that

feeling anymore.� “There are more shopping opportunities in the community, and we’ve created jobs and investment,� he said.

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“The community has replaced the lost jobs with new ones and added businesses and industries which have helped fund the infrastructure of the County with new and improved parks, roads and schools. The Board of Supervisors and Town Council have helped achieve this success. I can’t emphasize enough how the current and former supervisors defined that vision and provided support to staff to help us achieve that vision. “It’s amazing what can be accomplished when everyone is working toward the same goals,� he said.

He was particularly proud of one major project that connects to two well-traveled roads, Happy Creek Road and John Marshall Highway. “I’m excited about seeing things getting completed that have been talked about for last 20 years-to carry through on these projects. The completion of Leach Run Parkway is big for our community. So many people over the years, supervisors, council members and others have been involved in this and it’s nice to see a project of this magnitude completed,� he said. “To the community, I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to serve you over the past 25-plus years. Warren County has been able to strike a balance between economic growth and protecting the rural character, scenic vistas, and special places that we as a community treasure. I know in my heart that I leave Warren County a better community, a stronger more resilient community that is poised to continue to flourish in the coming years.� “I have spent the past 25 years or half of my life serving the Front Royal-Warren County community, the last 20 as County Administrator. During that time, I have worked at the pleasure of the Warren County Board of Supervisors and appreciated the Board’s confidence, trust and support over the years. “I am proud that we have been able to make all of these improvements and additions to our community while still maintaining one of the lowest

real estate tax rates in the region. I have been fortunate and blessed to work with an outstanding and professional staff of talented individuals who work hard to improve the quality of life of our citizens on a daily basis,� Stanley concluded.

The board also announced the appointment of Dr. Edwin C. Daley, ICMA-CM, as interim County Administrator effective August 3, 2020, and Mabe said that the County will begin the search for a replacement with Dr. Daley’s assistance.

Daley served as Winchester’s city manager for 21 years. In November 2018, he was appointed to the EDA board and is one of the members attempting to reform the authority after the alleged embezzlement scandal.

Stanley has a B.A. in Geography from the University of Mary Washington, a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a graduate certificate in Public Management from Shenandoah University.

He is also a graduate of the Senior Executive Institute at the University of Virginia and is an ICMA Credentialed Manager. He began his career in 1994 with Warren County as the County’s first full-time Zoning Administrator. In April of 1996, he was promoted to Planning Director and served in a dual capacity as Planning Director and County Administrator until July 1, 2008.

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FRPD receives upgrades to communication systems Purchase money to come out of the town’s general fund

Front Royal Police Chief K.L. Magalis makes his points for upgrades to the department’s existing 911 system, incar and body-worn cameras, and radio before the Front Royal Town Council on July 13. Council members unanimously passed three items on the agenda to make the necessary improvements to the communication systems.

By Thomas Sayre Warren/Frederick County Report The Front Royal Police Department received approval of some much-needed upgrades to their communication systems at the Front Royal Town Council’s regular meeting held on Monday, July 13 in the Warren County Government Center chambers.

The council unanimously passed three separate items on the agenda: updated VESTA 9-1-1 phone systems; replacement of in-car and body-worn cameras, and Avtec radio con-

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“This will rectify the problem. This system also moves us from analog to digital and maximizes their response time.” He added, “It even gives us their GPS location.”

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both agencies, FRPD and the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office. The bids were run through a request for proposals (RFP).

Wilson explained how the calling system will work going forward, “Calls still will go through the Warren County 9-1-1 and be forwarded to the Town’s police department.

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Mayor Eugene R. Tewalt, Interim Town Manager Matthew A. Tederick, and citizens give a heartfelt thank you and congratulations to town employees E.J. Swindell and Jorge Guerrero. The recycling employees picked up materials that had been wind-blown all over the place.

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passed unanimously.

The next item up for discussion was the “Replacement of In-Car and Body-Worn Cameras for Police.” The summary states, “Council is requested to approve the purchase and replacement of (10) WatchGuard 4Re In-Car camera

systems and (24) VISTA WIFI body cameras for the Police Department in the amount of $162,000 ($32,000 per year for five years per Virginia State Contract pricing agreement.)”

B.J. Wilson stated on the telephone that the loan is interest free, out of the general

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He added that it is also under warranty for five years.

In another phone interview, Chief Magalis said that the contract with Motorola Solutions is, “Implementing 10 replacement cameras mounted on the cruisers, and 24 bodyworn cameras.”

“It is evidentiary evidence and increasing accountability for us and the public,” he added.

Councilman Jacob L. Meza reiterated that the $32,000 per year for five years is at, “Zero interest” and “is a great deal.”

Interim Town Manager Matthew A. Tederick also spoke on the issue, saying, “Technology changes quickly” and called it a “Pretty good deal.”

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For example, in Chesterfield County, the county balked at providing money to hire additional prosecutors to review body camera videos recorded by police since the fledgling

program was launched in April 2018.

In Warren County, the Board of Supervisors was “caught off guard” by the additional funding request and initially gave some push back but in the end, reluctantly provided the funds to cover another prosecutor.

The legal evaluation states, in part, “Over the past four years, the in-car and body cameras have dramatically reduced the amount of time and

resources required to conduct internal investigations regarding complaints filed against officers, therefore mitigating the risk of frivolous litigation which can result in large monetary settlements. The cameras also provide essential documentary evidence to our

Commonwealth’s Attorney office to assist in the prosecution of criminal cases.”

Councilman Lori A. Cockrell made the motion to approve, and it was seconded

by Councilman Letasha T. Thompson. After some discussion, the motion passed

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The next discussion concerned Avtec Radio consoles for the FRPD. Wilson told the council that there had been a radio upgrade for half a million around January 2019, which, “Was supposed to go hand in hand

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with the opening of the PD.” The hardware became obsolete during the time period and the “Fix was this agreement,” he explained. The agreement awards AVTEC, a Motorola company, $12,822 for the successful completion of the professional services and expenses for this project.

“The radios will be able to communicate with the Sheriff, Fire and Rescue and the Virginia State Police and the

agreement includes maintenance for six years,” said Wilson.

The FRPD will be able to communicate via radio transmitter with all of the necessary agencies in Warren County.

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Incumbent Jennifer Brown lost at the July 11 convention

John Smith, Jr. and Vicky Cook were at their post when voting finally began for Warren County at 9:45 a.m. and ended at 3:00 p.m. on July 11 at the Sixth Congressional District GOP Convention. There were 65 pre-filed delegates from Warren County and John was hoping for 45 to show, but by the end of the day only 11 people made the long trip.

By Thomas Sayre Warren/Frederick County Report It was a beautiful day on Saturday, July 11, at Thomas Road Baptist Church on the campus of Liberty University in Lynchburg when Sixth Congressional District Republican Committee members held a convention to elect a chairman.

Incumbent Jennifer Brown lost

her chairmanship to John Massoud, currently on the Strasburg town council, by an approximately 9.4 percent raw vote districtwide and by 58 percent to 42 percent weighted vote by county and city.

Three separate regional vicechairmen for northern, central and southern regions, three for the State Central Committee, three Republican National Committee Delegates, and one elector

U.S. Congressman Ben Cline, delegate from Botetourt County, is seen here shaking hands with April McWilliams of the Lynchburg Elections Committee and with Rick Anderson, running for state party chair in the spring. Ben stated, “Glad to see so many Republicans out today, standing strong.”

were also elected at the convention.

Initially the convention was scheduled to be held on May 30 at Central High School in Woodstock but was postponed to July 11 in Lynchburg because of COVID-19 concerns. A controversial decision was settled upon to have the balloting conducted by “drive-thru” only voting. The drive-thru was supposed to begin by 9:00 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m.

I rode on a bus with some of

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There was a lot of turmoil and bickering within the committee since the last election, which was two years ago. There were lawsuits filed by and against many people in the district, including

a lawsuit filed by someone who moved out of Virginia. Many people voiced dissatisfaction with how Jennifer Brown and the Sixth District Committee had operated and wanted change.

Upon arriving at the church, I caught up with John Smith, Jr, the newly-elected unit chairman of the Warren County Republican Committee, who remarked, “Nothing has been clear at all.

Got here at 8:30 a.m. and I was told three different things. Very disorganized.”

Assisting John was stalwart and dependable Vicky Cook, finance chair of the Warren County Republican Committee. Vicky said, “I almost went home,” but added, “It is very nice to see all of the candidates.”

The Sixth Congressional District is a long district stretching from Warren County in the north following the Shenandoah Valley to Roanoke and Lynchburg in the south.

The total number of people voting from the immediate area is as follows: Warren 11, Page 30, and Shenandoah 101. The votes are weighted by a number given to each separate county or city (jurisdiction) based upon a percentage of the total Republican votes cast in the previous gubernatorial and presidential election combined.

Warren County earned the weighted number of 74 and John Massoud won unanimously,

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Among the first people to vote from Warren County, Sue Waller places her ballot in the box held by Vicky Cook in the parking lot of the Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg. Dutifully making the trip with Sue were her husband, Ralph Waller, and friend, Dan Arico, who also faithfully participated in the drive-thru voting.

thereby receiving all of the 74 weighted votes. Page County’s weighted number is 51 and Shenandoah County’s is 94. John won Page County 26 to four and Shenandoah County by 77 to 24.

When explaining the weighted vote calculation, the Official Call stated, “The Convention shall be composed of delegates and alternate delegates of the respective units they represent. Representation shall be based on a percentage of the total number of Republican votes cast in each county and city in the last gubernatorial and presidential election combined. Each unit delegation’s voting strength shall equal one (1) delegate vote for each two hundred fifty (250) votes cast or major portion thereof for the Republican candidate in the most recent elections for president and governor. Each unit shall be entitled to at least one (1) delegate vote. Each unit’s maximum number of delegates is a number five (5) times its respective delegate vote.

The “Conservative Team,” headed by John Massoud, won all

nine of the open positions in the northern and southern regions, and eight out of the nine positions in the central region.

Top vote-getters from the northern region were: • Chairman: John Massoud • Northern Regional Vice-Chairman: Randy Gilbert • State Central Committee: Dean Lavern Welty, Steve “Doc” Troxel, and Stephen Francis Kurtz • Republican National Committee (RNC) Delegates: Veronica Lynn Shikoski, John Russell Dean Peterson and Stephen Francis Kurtz.

• Elector: Anne Taetsch Fitzgerald.

The entire “Massoud team” slate won district wide except for the position of Central Regional Vice-Chairman, which Dwight Williams won. They all took their office the moment the results were official.

I caught up with the newly elected RNC Delegate, Dean Peterson, and he stated, “I’ll be damned if any delegate from Virginia throws their credentials down on the floor.” Peterson was

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Later on the bus, prior to us leaving around 11:20 a.m., Gade spoke via the bus’s microphone to say, “… go to your friends and neighbors at church and get people off their butts on Sunday, they pray to save the babies and then they don’t go vote on Tuesday.

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SB 437. Bicyclists and other vulnerable road users; penalty. Provides that a person who operates a motor vehicle in a careless or distracted manner and is the proximate cause of serious physical injury to a vulnerable road user, defined in the bill as a pedestrian; the operator of or passenger on a bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, wheel chair or wheel chair conveyance, skateboard, roller skates, motorized skateboard or scooter, or animal-drawn vehicle or any attached device; or any person riding an animal, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also prohibits the driver of a motor vehicle from crossing into a bicycle lane to pass or attempt to pass another vehicle, except in certain circumstances.

SB 758. Electric personal delivery devices. Makes several changes related to electric personal delivery devices, including changing the term used to refer to such devices to “personal delivery devices” and changing the weight limit of such devices from 50 to

500 pounds. The bill allows localities to regulate the use of personal delivery devices on sidewalks, crosswalks, or roadways but requires a locality to allow a personal delivery device to operate on the side of a roadway with a speed limit of 25 miles per hour or less if a sidewalk is not available.

Transportation HB 1414/SB 890. Transportation.

Amends numerous laws related to transportation funds, revenue sources, construction, and safety programs.

line and diesel fuel is converted to a cents-per-gallon tax. A rate of $0.262 per gallon of gasoline will be phased

in over two years, and then indexed every year thereafter. The regional gas tax will be converted to a rate of

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The bill adopts numerous structural changes to the transportation funding system in the Commonwealth. Most transportation revenues are directed to a new Commonwealth Transportation Fund and the existing Highway Maintenance and Operating Fund.

Funds are then disbursed, based on codified formulas, to subfunds established to meet the varying transportation needs of different modes of transportation.

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Dogs may be man’s best friend, but horses have been companion and assistance animals for millenia. In fact, archaeological evidence indicates that humans formed intermingled relationships with horses nearly 5,500 years ago.

Horses provided people with much of the essentials they required for group survival. Khan Academy indicates that the domestication of the horse ushered in an era of innovation in transport and communication.

Horses also were invaluable animals on the farm or in early villages.

Horses still serve many practical functions, but they’re more often than not companion animals or relied on for riding hobbies and sport.

Horses are majestic and fascinating animals, and these 15 interesting facts show just how incredible these beautiful animals are.

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2. Horses have the largest eyes of any mammal that lives on land.

3. People once believed horses were colorblind. In fact, horses can see colors, but are better at detecting yellows and greens than purples and violets.

4. A horse’s body contains 205 bones.

5. Because a horse’s eyes are on the side of its head, it is capable of seeing nearly 360 degrees at one time.

6. The fastest sprinting speed ever recorded for a horse is 55 miles per hour, though they generally trot at around four miles per hour.

7. Horses evolved from a very small animal about the size of a dog or baby lamb that was called a hyracotherium. This ancestor lived in tropical rain forests in North America and ate leaves.

8. Hooves are made from the same

protein that comprises human fingernails and hair.

9. The Przewalski’s horse is the only truly wild horse species still in existence. The last remaining wild population is in Mongolia. They are critically endangered and are being studied at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal (which is closed to the public.)

Four Przewalski’s horse foals were born there in 2018.

10. A male horse is called a stallion, while a young male horse is a colt. A female horse is a mare, while a young female is a filly.

11. Ponies are not immature horses. They are a small variety of horse.

12. Estimates suggest there are around 60 million horses in the world.

13. Early civilizations used horses as a form of food. But in 732 A.D., Pope Gregory III said the ritual consumption of horse meat was a pagan practice and had to be abolished. Islamic and Jewish communities also advocated toward avoiding horse meat. Today there is no specific law in the U.S. banning horse meat, but most people still steer clear of it.

14. An adult horse’s brain weighs 22 ounces, or about half the weight of a human brain.

15. Horses like sweet flavors, which is why you can tempt them with sweet treats like apples and sugar cubes.

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Registration fees for motor vehicles will be lowered. The Department of Motor Vehicles will implement a Highway Use Fee for alternative fuel and fuel-efficient vehicles. Alternatively, a person whose vehicles would be subject to this new fee may elect to instead enroll in a mileage-based user fee program to be developed by the Department. The bill also eliminates the $5 walk-in fee for conducting certain transactions in person at the Department of Motor Vehicles, and prohibits a person from being issued a citation for both an expired motor vehicle inspection sticker and faulty equipment.

In Northern Virginia, the regional transportation improvement fee, used to support the Washington Metropoli-

tan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), is lowered to $0.10 per $100 for the recordation of conveyance of a deed. A new regional congestion fee is imposed at a rate of $0.10 per $100 for the recordation of conveyance of a deed. The regional transient occupancy tax is raised from two percent to three percent.

transportation safety programs, including an Interstate Operations and Enhancement Program, a Virginia Highway Safety Improvement Program, the Statewide Special Structures Program, and a Transit Incentive Program.

The bill authorizes the use of transportation bonds to complete the final section of Corridor Q of the Appalachian Development Highway System, and authorizes a bond issuance for improvements in the Interstate 81 and Interstate 66 corridors.

SB 548. Unemployment compensation. Amends various provisions regarding unemployment compensation and the Virginia Employment Commission. The bill provides that (i) the Commission shall base its determination on whether an individual is an employee on the standard used by the Internal Revenue Service for such determinations; (ii) for the purposes of unemployment compensation, “wages” does not include any payment

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Utilities HB 1225. Electric utilities; notice before terminating service. Prohibits an electric utility from terminating the residential service of a customer for nonpayment for metered services when the electric utility believes that the customer is receiving or has received electric utility services for which the customer was not properly billed as the result of tampering with the electric utility’s meter until the electric utility has (i) retrieved the meter from the customer’s premises, which may be done without providing prior notice to the customer; (ii) immediately replaced it with a new meter; and (iii) determined whether the meter has been tampered with. The measure requires that if the electric utility determines that the meter has been tampered with and seeks payment for services not properly billed, the electric utility must provide the customer with an invoice with a reasonable and final estimate of the amount owed by the customer as a result of the meter’s failure. The electric utility is required to provide the customer one full billing period to pay the amount billed in such invoice.

The measure authorizes a customer to submit a complaint to the State Corporation Commission and to file a formal proceeding after the informal complaint process has been exhausted. The measure includes specific conditions for which these requirements do not apply, including when the condition of a customer’s wiring, equipment, or appliances is either unsafe or unsuitable for receiving the utility service or when the customer’s use of the utility service or equipment interferes with or may

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economically disadvantaged communities; (vii) requires each utility to include, and the Commission to consider, in any application to construct a new generating facility the social cost of carbon, as determined by the Commission, as a benefit or cost, whichever is appropriate; (viii) removes provisions that authorize nuclear and offshore wind generating facilities to continue to be eligible for an enhanced rate of return on common equity during the construction phase of the facility and the approved first portion of its service life of between 12 and 25 years in the case of a facility utilizing nuclear power and for a service life of between five and 15 years in the case of a facility utilizing energy derived from offshore wind; (ix) removes a provision that declares that planning and development activities for new nuclear generation facilities are in the public interest; (x) increases the limit from 5,000 megawatts to 16,100 megawatts on those solar and onshore wind generation facilities that are declared to be in the public interest and increases the limit from 16 megawatts to 3,000 megawatts on those offshore wind generation facilities that are declared to be in the public interest; (xi) amends the net energy metering program by increasing the maximum capacity of renewable generation facilities of participating nonresidential eligible customer-generators from one to three megawatts, increases the cap on the capacity of generation from facilities from the customer’s expected annual energy consumption to 150 percent of such amount for customers in Dominion Energy Virginia’s service territory, increases each utility’s systemwide cap from one percent of its adjusted Virginia peak-load forecast for the previous year to six percent of such amount, five percent of which is available to all customers and one percent of which is available only to low-income utility customers; (xii) establishes the Percentage of Income Payment Program (PIPP), which caps the monthly electric utility payment of low-income participants at six percent, or, if the participant’s home uses electric heat, 10 percent, of the participant’s household income, requires the Commission to issue its final order regarding the PIPP by December 31, 2020, and requires the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Social Services to convene a stakeholder group to develop recommendations for implementing the PIPP and to submit the stakeholder recommendations to the Chairs of the House Committee on Labor and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor by December 1, 2020; (xiii) increases the cap on third party power purchase agreements to 500 megawatts for jurisdictional customers and 500 megawatts for nonjurisdictional customers of Dominion Energy Virginia and to 40 megawatts for customers of American Electric Power; (xiv) requires each investorowned utility to consult with the Clean Energy Advisory Board in how best to inform low-income customers of op-

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NEW LAWS, from 17 portunities to lower electric bills through access to solar energy; (xv) requires the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, in consultation with the Council on Environmental Justice, to prepare a report to the Chairs of the House Committee on Labor and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor that determines if the implementation of the measure imposes a disproportionate burden on historically economically disadvantaged communities; (xvi) requires the Secretary of Natural Resources and the Secretary of Commerce and Trade, in consultation with the State Corporation Commission and the Council on Environmental Justice and appropriate stakeholders, to report to the General Assembly

by January 1, 2022, any recommendations on how to achieve 100 percent carbon-free electric energy generation by 2045 at least cost for ratepayers; and (xvii) provides that it is the policy of the Commonwealth that the State Corporation Commission, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, Virginia Council on Environmental Justice, and other ap-

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, there is a lot you want to say to someone special, but for some reason the words get stuck on your tongue. You may need a little more time to formulate your thoughts.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 The adage “look before you leap” is never more pertinent for you, Taurus. Weigh all of your decisions carefully before you start any new projects this week.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Try to keep the peace with other people this week, Gemini. Lead by example rather than telling others what to do. This approach will be more warmly received by others.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 You may want to look up old friends who you haven’t seen for a while, Cancer. You may be feeling sentimental or sociable and a simple text or phone call can be effective.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You like to have the final say in all matters, Leo. But there is a fine line between taking charge and being a control freak. Let others’ reactions help you fine tune your delivery.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You will be able to get to the root of problem this week if you put in some serious effort, Virgo. It may involve receiving and analyzing feedback from many different people.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 This week’s overall outlook is positive for you, Libra. However, you may have to work a little bit for that positivity. The attitude you present is what you will get in return.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, embrace your creative

plicable state agencies, in the development of energy programs, job training programs, and placement of renewable energy facilities, shall consider those facilities and programs being to the benefit of low-income geographic areas and historically economically disadvantaged communities that are located near previously and presently permitted fossil fuel facilities or coal mines.

HB 1634/SB 629. Shared solar programs. Requires the State Corporation Commission to establish by regulation a shared solar program that allows customers of Dominion Energy Virginia to purchase electric power through a subscription in a shared solar facility, which is defined in the bill as a facility that, among other criteria, generates electricity by means of a solar photovoltaic device with a nameplate capacity rating that does not exceed 5,000 kilowatts. Under the program, a subscriber receives a bill credit for the proportional output of a shared solar facility attributable to that subscriber. Subscribers are required to pay a minimum bill, established by the Commission, that includes the costs of infrastructure and related services.

side rather than your analytical side.

Employ your creativity this week and you may be surprised at the results.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You may have to rethink certain principles that you have adhered to for years, Sagittarius. After some reflection, you may realize life has changed and you must adjust.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 It may not be easy to get things done this week, Capricorn. You might find it challenging to muster up the energy to be effective. If so, look to others for motivation.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, lately you have been challenged to assert yourself in many different ways. You tend to thrive in a leadership role, but don’t let the stress get the best of you.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Many things come to you naturally. Examine your strengths and figure out how to be as productive as possible in the days ahead.

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The bill provides that the Commission shall approve a shared solar program of 150 megawatts with a minimum requirement of 30 percent of lowincome customers and that the Commission will approve an additional 50 megawatts upon determining that at least 45 megawatts of the shared solar capacity have been subscribed to by low-income customers.

HB 1664/SB 860/SB 998. Electric utilities; offshore wind development. Provides that the construction or purchase by a public utility of one or more offshore wind generation facilities located off the Commonwealth’s Atlantic shoreline or in federal waters and interconnected directly into the Commonwealth, with an aggregate capacity of up to 5,200 megawatts, is in the public interest. The measure provides that construction by Dominion Energy Virginia of one or more new utility-owned and utility-operated generating facilities utilizing energy

derived from offshore wind and located off the Commonwealth’s Atlantic shoreline, with an aggregate rated capacity between 2,500 megawatts and 3,000 megawatts, along with electrical transmission or distribution facilities associated therewith for interconnection is in the public interest. The measure provides that the State Corporation Commission will determine the reasonableness and prudence of associated costs and will presume such costs to be reasonable and prudent if certain criteria are met. The measure requires the Commission to permit a portion of the nameplate capacity of any such facility, in the aggregate, to be allocated to (i) certain commercial and industrial customers or (ii) qualifying large general service customers, provided that no more than 10 percent of the offshore wind facility’s capacity is allocated to qualifying large general service customers. The measure provides that such costs shall be allocated to all customers of the utility in the

Commonwealth as a non-bypassable charge, irrespective of the generation supplier of any such customer except for customers who are eligible for a Percentage of Income Payment Program, certain commercial and industrial customers, and qualifying large general service customers. The measure requires the utility to submit a plan to the Commission that includes the following considerations: (a) options for utilizing local workers; (b) the economic development benefits of the project for the Commonwealth, including capital investments and job creation; (c) consultation with the Commonwealth’s Chief Workforce Development Officer, the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, on opportunities to advance the Commonwealth’s workforce and economic development goals, including furtherance of apprenticeship and other workforce training programs; and (d) giving priority to

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the hiring, apprenticeship, and training of veterans, local workers, and workers from historically economically disadvantaged communities. The measure provides that any such project is required to include an environmental and fisheries mitigation plan submitted to the Commission for the construction and operation of such offshore wind facilities.

Waters of the State HB 1422/SB 704. Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan initiatives; nutrient management plans; stream exclusion. Sets December 31, 2025, as the target date to achieve the water quality goals contained in Virginia’s final Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load Phase III Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP). The bill provides that if the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry and the Secretary of Natural Resources (the Secretaries) jointly determine on

or after July 1, 2026, that such goals have not been met by a combination of agricultural best management conservation practices, including the coverage of a sufficient portion of Chesapeake Bay cropland by nutrient management plans or the installation of a sufficient number of livestock stream exclusion practices, then certain provisions requiring the use of nutrient management plans and livestock stream exclusions shall become effective. The bill directs the Secretaries to convene a stakeholder advisory group to review annual progress toward the implementation of agricultural commitments in the WIP, develop a process to assist in creating nutrient management plans, and develop a plan for the stream exclusion program. The measure also directs the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board to establish by December 31, 2020, the official method for identifying perennial streams and directs the Department of Conservation and Recreation to estab-

lish by July 1, 2021, a portable stream fencing practice for inclusion in the Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practice Cost-Share Program.

Wills, Trusts & Estates SB 1072. Prohibition against appointing certain persons as guardian or conservator. Prohibits, except for good cause shown, the court from appointing as guardian or conservator for the respondent an attorney who has been engaged by the petitioner to represent the petitioner within three calendar years of the appointment.

The bill also applies such prohibition to other attorneys and employees of the law firm with which such attorney is associated. The bill further provides that, in the case of a petitioner that is a medical care facility, the court may, for good cause shown, order that the reasonable costs for the guardian or conservator be paid by the petitioner dur-

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Ice cream is an indulgence few people can resist. With a vast array of flavors to tempt any palate, ice cream is popular year-round, but particularly so when the mercury rises. Few desserts can cap a hot day better than a few scoops of thick and frosty ice cream.

The supermarket freezer case or a local ice cream shop may offer plenty of ice cream options, but ice cream also can be prepared at home with some patience and quality ingredients. This recipe for “Meyer Lemon-Buttermilk Ice Cream” marries the chill of ice cream with summer citrus. A Meyer lemon is a hybrid of a lemon and a mandarin orange, offering a unique balance of citrus flavor. Enjoy this recipe, courtesy of “Chocolate Obsession: Confections and Treats to Create and Savor” (Stewart, Tabori & Chang) by Michael Recchiuti & Fran Gage.

Meyer Lemon-Buttermilk Cream Makes 1 quart

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3⁄4 cup (6 ounces) heavy whipping cream 2⁄3 cup granulated cane sugar, divided into halves 2 Meyer lemons, (1 zested and both juiced to equal 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice) 1⁄2 Tahitian vanilla bean, split horizontally 1⁄3 cup whole milk 6 extra-large egg yolks 11⁄4 cups (10 ounces) buttermilk, chilled Stir the cream and 1⁄3 cup of the

sugar together in a small saucepan.

Finely grate the zest from the lemon into the pan. (The lemon can then be juiced as part of the 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.) Scrape the vanilla seeds from the bean into the pan and then add the bean. Bring the cream to a boil over medium heat. Turn off the heat, cover the top of the pan with plastic wrap, and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

The next day, strain the cream through a fine-mesh sieve and return to the saucepan. Add the milk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

While the cream mixture is heating, combine the egg yolks and the remaining 1⁄3 cup sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is pale and thick and forms a ribbon when the whip is lifted from the bowl, 3 to 5 minutes.

Switch the mixer to low speed.

Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the bowl and beat just until combined. Do not beat to a froth.

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard coats a spoon and registers 160 F on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes.

Pour through the fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the custard overnight.

The next day, add the buttermilk and lemon juice to the custard and stir to mix. Churn the custard in an ice-cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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NEW LAWS, from 19 ing the time the respondent is under the care of such medical care facility.

Worker’s Compensation HB 438/SB 561. Workers’ compensation; post-traumatic stress disorder; law-enforcement officers and firefighters. Provides that posttraumatic stress disorder incurred by a law-enforcement officer or firefighter is compensable under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act if a mental health professional examines a lawenforcement officer or firefighter and diagnoses the individual as suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the individual’s undergoing a qualifying event, defined as an incident or exposure occurring in the line of duty on or after July 1, 2020, (i) resulting in serious bodily injury or death to any person or persons; (ii) involving a minor who has been injured, killed, abused, or exploited; (iii) involving an immediate threat to life of the claimant or another individual; (iv) involving mass casualties; or (v) responding to crime scenes for investigation. Other conditions for compensability include (a) if the post-traumatic stress disorder resulted from the law-enforcement officer or firefighter acting in the line of duty and, in the case of a firefighter, such firefighter complied with certain federal Occupational Safety and Health Act standards; (b) if the law-enforcement officer’s or firefighter’s undergoing of a qualifying event was a substantial factor in causing his post-traumatic stress disorder; (c) if such qualifying event, and not another event or source of stress, was the primary cause of the posttraumatic stress disorder; and (d) if the post-traumatic stress disorder did not result from any disciplinary action, work evaluation, job transfer, layoff, demotion, promotion, termination, retirement, or similar action of the officer or firefighter. The measure also establishes requirements for resilience and self-care technique training.

HB 783/SB 9. Workers’ compensation; presumption of compensability for certain diseases. Adds cancers of the colon, brain, or testes to the list of cancers that are presumed to be an occupational disease covered by the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act when firefighters or certain employees develop the cancer. The presumption shall not apply for any individual who was diagnosed with one of the conditions before July 1, 2020. The measure removes the compensability requirement that the employee who develops cancer had contact with a toxic substance encountered in the line of duty.

The bill also reduces the number of years of service needed to qualify for the presumption from 12 to five for various types of cancer. For hypertension or heart disease, the bill adds a requirement that an individual complete five years of service in their position in order to qualify.

HB 1558. Workers’ compensation; Ombudsman program. Authorizes

the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission to create an Ombudsman program and appoint an ombudsman to administer such program. The program’s purpose is to provide neutral educational information and assistance to persons who are not represented by an attorney, including those persons who have claims pending or docketed before the Commission.

Voting HB 1/SB 111. Absentee voting; no excuse required. Permits any registered voter to vote by absentee ballot in any election in which he is qualified to vote. The bill removes the current list of statutory reasons under which a person may be entitled to vote by absentee ballot and removes references to those reasons from other sections of the Code.

HB 19/SB 65. Voter identification; repeal of photo identification requirements; additional forms of identification accepted; signed statement in lieu of required form of identification; penalty. Removes the requirement that voters show a form of identification containing a photograph in order to be allowed to vote. The bill requires a voter to show either his voter registration confirmation documents; his valid Virginia driver’s license, his valid United States passport, or any other identification issued by the Commonwealth, one of its political subdivisions, or the United

States; any valid student identification card issued by any institution of higher education located in the Commonwealth or any private school located in the Commonwealth; any valid student identification card issued by any institution of higher education located in any other state or territory of the United States; any valid employee identification card containing a photograph of the voter and issued by an employer of the voter in the ordinary course of the employer’s business; or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter. The bill also provides that the expiration date on a Virginia driver’s license is not considered when determining the validity of a driver’s license offered for voter identification purposes. A voter who does not show one of the required forms of identification when offering to vote is required to sign a statement that he is the named registered voter he claims to be in order to be permitted to cast a ballot. Such statement is signed subject to felony penalties for making false statements, punishable as a Class 5 felony. A voter who does not show one of the required forms of identification and does not complete or sign the statement shall be offered a provisional ballot according to the provisions of current law. The bill adds language regarding identification requirements for certain voters pursuant to the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002.

HB 238/SB 455. Absentee voting; deadline for returning absentee ballot. Provides that any absentee ballot that is returned to the general registrar after the closing of the polls on election day but before noon on the third

day after the election and postmarked on or before the date of the election shall be counted if the voter is found entitled to vote.

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thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

Friday, July 17, 2020: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. West wind around 6 mph.

Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: A chance of showers and

Early-Morning Shooting Leaves Local Man Dead At approximately 2:05 am July 7, 2020 a 9-1-1 call was received by Frederick County EOC reporting that an individual had been accidentally shot at 106 Diamond Court located off Valley Mill Road in Frederick County. Arriving deputies located 25-year old Wayne Lamont Starks Jr., and another male, in the rear seat of a Toyota Prius in front of the residence. Starks was bleeding from the neck / throat area as the male with him was applying pressure to the wound with a cloth in an attempt to control the bleeding. Witnesses on scene stated that the victim was found shot in the basement of the residence but moved to the vehicle with the intent to drive him to the hospital.

Frederick County EMS arrived on scene, shortly after law enforcement, and took over the assessment and care of Starks, transporting him to the Winchester Medical Center where he later succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced deceased by attending physicians. Sheriff ’s Office patrol units, assisted by members of the Virginia State Police, secured the scene, where a firearm was located in plain view, as units began identifying and speaking with witnesses and awaiting the arrival of C.I.D. Investigators.

Once on scene, investigators took

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over the processing of the crime scene and secured the residence. It was determined that at least five (5) other individuals were present in the residence at the time of the shooting. This would include three (3) males and two (2) females. The firearm believed to be involved is identified as a Walther PPS 9mm semi-automatic pistol. Additional firearms, along with possible narcotics and drug paraphernalia were observed in plain view within the residence and search warrants were obtained on the dwelling.

At the time of this release, search warrants are being executed and the investigation continues. Investigators remain in contact with the Frederick County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, in an abundance of caution and due care, to ensure the proper handling and processing of this crime scene.

Investigators will be treating this as a homicide until evidence of foul play has either been established or ruled out in the death of Mr. Starks.

Any unknown witnesses, or persons with information regarding this case, are asked to contact the sheriff ’s office and ask to speak to Investigator R.T. Swartz.

Hit and Run Caused Damage to Local Business On July 14 (Tuesday), Virginia State Police was call to a reported hit and run

at the Before and After Café at 31 Main Street in the Town of Sperryville.

During the early morning hours, an unknown vehicle appeared to back into the building, hitting the porch roof and causing it to go through the building’s front wall. This caused substantial damage to the building and business.

If anyone knows about the hit and run or witnessed the event, please contact the Virginia State Police Area 12 Office at 540-347-6425.

for August 13, 2020 at 9:00am in Warren County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Further details regarding this matter cannot be released at this time due to the pending nature of the investigation.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with any further information is asked to contact Front Royal Police Detective M.R. Ramey at (540) 636-2208 or by email at mramey@frontroyalva. com.

ENGLE’S ANGLE: Is that THE Kevin Engle?

Front Royal woman charged with assault and battery of two-year-old On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, Candice L. McCartney, 28, of Front Royal, was charged with § 40.1-103 Cruelty and Injuries to Children and § 18.2-57.2 Assault and Battery Against a Family Member. The victim is a 2-year-old child who was in McCartney’s care when the alleged incident occurred.

The alleged assault occurred in the 300 block of Ritenour Street on July 13, 2020. A forensic examination of the child was conducted by Winchester Medical Center for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

McCartney was arrested without incident and transported to the Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren (RSW) Regional Jail where she went before the magistrate and was held on a secure bond. A court date for this offense is set

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by Kevin S. Engle Being the famous author I am (not really), you can only imagine how often I get noticed (never).

People wanting my autograph. Taking selfies. You know how it is.

Ah, yeah right.

As it turns out, I am fairly well known around town.

Even more than I realized.

The other day I took my wife’s car for its annual inspection.

I’d never been to this service station before.

When I walked in the front door, there was my name.

That was cool.

Ok, it was on a white board, along with Christine and Karen and Michael among others. Everyone who had an appointment that day, and even the unnamed walk-ins, but hey, don’t spoil my moment.

When my car was done, I was off to get Domino’s pizza.

I’m a regular customer.

The sign outside the restaurant didn’t announce to the world that ‘Kevin Engle gets his pizza here’, but my name was in lights.

Sort of.

After I ordered, ‘Kevin’ was added to the in-store Pizza Tracker monitor, showing exactly where my pizza was at the moment.

Kevin Prep Bake Quality Check Ready 15-20 minutes And yes, Tawanda’s name was there too, as well as someone called Wireless C. Something similar happened a few years ago. I was in the hospital for a ‘procedure’ (i.e. colonoscopy). When it was my turn and the nurse wheeled me into the operating room, I immediately noticed the monitor hanging above my bed. A familiar name was there for all the doctors and nurses to see. ‘KEVIN ENGLE’ was looking back at me in big bold letters.

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BRIEFS, from 21 I got a laugh out of that.

Obviously, it doesn’t take much to impress me.

Many years ago, when a large corporation was foolish enough to employ me on a full-time basis, and pay me every two weeks, I went on a business trip to Minneapolis. I was meeting with a company who we’d recently started to work with. When I walked into their headquarters, there was a sign welcoming me.

I was a V.I.P. Not really, but it felt good.

And way back in 2007, I flew to Asheville, NC for my nephew’s wedding.

When the plane landed late at night and I walked into the airport terminal, my wife and brother were there to greet me, along with a sign they’d made with my name on it.

I liked that too.

A lot.

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Ok, so I’m not famous.

But I do like seeing my name on white boards, computer monitors and cardboard signs.

And someday, I’d like to see it on a stadium scoreboard.

One place I don’t want to see it?

Beneath my mug shot.

The author has never been arrested.

Although there was that time …

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Tuesday, August 4 – 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 week we will investigate chemical reactions as we make elephant toothpaste.

Intended for ages 6-11. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Wednesday, August 5 – 10:00 Virtual Story Time. Author June Smalls will have a special reading of her children’s book, Odd Animal ABCs, just for Samuels Library patrons!

7:00 Goodnight, Sweetheart! Virtual Pajama Story Time. It’s time for bed!

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Thursday, August 6 – 10:00 Virtual Story Time. Author June Smalls will have a special reading

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Monday, August 10 – 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 brass family of instruments. Intended for ages 6 – 11.

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Tuesday, August 11 – 4:30 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. Learn how to make a maze, using magnets!

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Thursday, August 13 – 10:00 Virtual Story Time. What’s new? Join Miss Pattie for story time as she reads some of the library’s new books! Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel.

Saturday, August 15 – 2:00 Virtual Discuss This. Join Ms. Michal for a virtual teen discussion group. Are you inspired by good books, articles, movies, and art? Do you write, draw, or enjoy playing music? If so, join us as we discuss books and share our creations. This is a group for those who wish to talk seriously about a variety of topics. Sign up in advance to participate on a platform to be determined. For ages 12-18.

Ask Stewart Dear Robin, As promised last time, here are some more “smallest trees”!!

Smallest Trees Part 2 Here are some of the more common short trees that can mature at less than 10 feet tall.

Crape Myrtle: This small tree comes in a variety of sizes. It can be as short as 3 feet when fully grown, making it one of the shortest trees in the world, though some can reach 25 feet. It can grow quite fast, which is why it is vital to keep in mind its mature growth size when choosing a tree. They come in a variety of brilliant colors.

‘Viridis’ Japanese maple: The Japanese maple grows only 4 feet to 6 feet

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Weeping redbud: The Weeping redbud usually grows only 4 feet to 6 feet.

They have a small trunk but will “weep” a flowing canopy back to the ground if not pruned.

Pygmy date palm: A dwarf palm tree, this species grows 6 feet to 12 feet tall, and can be kept in a container. Native to southeast Asia, it is relatively droughttolerant, but can’t stand temperatures below 26-degrees Fahrenheit.

Henry Anise: With its particularly dense evergreen broadleaf, Henry anise usually grows to be between 5 to 8 feet in a pyramid shape. It is known for its brilliant pink flowers and anise-scented leaves. It makes an excellent hedge.

Japanese maple: Japanese maple can grow between 6 to 30 feet tall. It grows one to two feet per year. Native to Eastern Asia and southeast Russia, this plant comes in a variety of vibrant, eye-catching colors, such as red, pink, yellow and orange.

‘Twisted Growth’ deodar cedar: This tree grows between 8 to 15 feet tall. The named comes from the twists in the limbs. The trees also have a droopy appearance.

Windmill palm: This tree typically grows 10 feet to 20 feet tall. The tree is native to portions of China, Japan, Myanmar, and India. It has no cold hardiness and is only cultivated in the United States in the extreme southern states and Hawaii or along the West Coast up to Washington and the most extreme southern tip of Alaska.

Lollipop crabapple: These trees grow to 10 feet to 15 feet and produce bushy, white flowers. The name comes from the fact that the tree looks like a lollypop with a small trunk like a lollypop stick and a big round bush of branches like the lollypop itself.

Blackhaw viburnum: This tree grows 10 feet to 15 feet tall, producing creamcolored flowers in spring and plum-colored leaves in fall. It is native to North

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America. It produces a fruit that can be made into preserves.

Hibiscus syriacus: This tree grows from 8 feet to 10 feet tall and produces lavender flowers in the spring. It is native to parts of China but has been distributed throughout the world where it has various common names. In the United States, it is known as Rose of Sharon.

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 Trees Class”. Each month Stewart will answer a question from our readers. Please forward it to “Stewart” in care of: frwctreestewards@comcast.net and we may publish it in a future issue.

Please visit our website at: www.treesfrontroyal.org Special Election for 29th House of Delegates District Nov 3, 2020 Governor Ralph Northam today issued a writ of election declaring a special election in the 29th House of Delegates District for November 3, 2020. The seat was previously held by Delegate Chris Collins, who resigned effective June 28, 2020.

Under § 24.2-216 of the Code of Virginia, the Governor is charged with setting the special election date when a vacancy occurs in the General Assembly absent of the General Assembly being in session.

The last day for candidates to file to appear on the ballot is August 14, 2020.

Information regarding candidacy requirements can be found on the Department of Elections website.

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