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INDICTMENTS July 2020 Indictments JULY TERM Garriel Lee Brill On or about February 9, 2020 in the County of Warren, Garriel Lee Brill, 54, of the 3600 block of Howellsville Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously, willfully conceal or take possession of with the intent to steal, goods or merchandise having a value of less than $500, belonging to ABC Store, and having

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provement of a building or structure permanently annexed to real property, fail or refuse to perform such promise, and also fail to substantially make good such advance.

Keith Ellis Dodson On or about August 27, 2019, in the County of Warren, Keith Ellis Dodson, 41, of the 500 block of Proctor Ln., Front Royal, VA 22630, did feloniously and unlawfully obtain from another an advance of money valued at $500 or more, with fraudulent intent, upon a promise to perform construction, removal, repair or im-

Christopher Shane Hassenplug The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Christopher Shane Hassenplug, 33, of the 600 block of Massanutten Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Christopher Shane Hassenplug did feloniously and unlawfully assault and batter Officer J. Fenton with the Front

Royal Police Department, knowing or having reason to know that Officer J. Fenton was a law-enforcement officer engaged in the performance of his public duties as such. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Cocaine. Date of the of-

fenses was on or about February 26, 2020. Karen Wojcik Franklin On or about August 23, 2019, in the County of Warren, Karen Wojcik Franklin, age and address unknown, did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly and in-

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tentionally possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Fentanyl. Pedro Ariel Hernandez On or about May 10, 2019 in the County of Warren, Pedro Ariel Hernandez, 31, of the 6400 block of 14th St., NW, Washington, DC, did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly and intentionally possess a controlled substance, towit: Psilocyn. Rosalee Keefer On or about January 4, 2019, in the County of Warren, Rosalee Keefer, 37, of the 2400 block of Berryville Pike, Winchester, VA

22603, did feloniously and unlawfully, knowingly or intentionally, possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Methamphetamine. Jeffrey Jay Lindquist The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Jeffrey Jay Lindquist, 46, of the 100 block of Huck Finn Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630 with five counts. COUNTS ONE and FOUR: in the County of Warren, Jeffrey Jay Lindquist did unlawfully and feloniously possess and distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously distribute

a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Fentanyl, as an accommodation. COUNT THREE: did unlawfully and feloniously possess with the intent to distribute more than one-half (22) ounce but not more than five (5) pounds of marijuana, COUNT FIVE: did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Fentanyl. Date of the offenses was on or about June 2, 2018. Derek Jonathan Matthews The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Derek Jonathan Matthews 28, of the 1100 block of Bentonville

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the indictment. COUNTS TWO and FOUR: did unlawfully and feloniously possess with intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin, having previously been convicted of one or more such offenses or of substantially similar offenses in any other jurisdiction which occurred before the date of the offense alleged in the indictment. COUNT THREE: did unlawfully and feloniously possess with intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Hashish Oil, having previously been convicted of one or more such offenses or of substantially similar offenses in any other jurisdiction which occurred before the date of the offense alleged in the indictment. Date of the offenses was on or about June 26, 2019. A Grand Jury Indictment is only a charge and not evidence of guilt. The defendants are entitled to a fair trial with the burden on the government to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Special GOP primary election set for 29th House District Firehouse primary to be held on August 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. By Tom Sayre Warren/Frederick County Report A Special GOP primary election has been set for the 29th House District to fill the seat of former Delegate Christopher E. Collins, R-Frederick County, who resigned from the House of Delegates effective June 28. The 29th House District includes the City of Winchester and parts of Frederick and Warren Counties. Collins, 49, is now a general district judge in Harrisonburg. Court records show he took office June 29 as a judge of the 26th Judicial District, according to the Virginia Lawyers Weekly. Collins fills the vacancy created from the retirement of Judge William Warner Eldridge IV, who served the general district courts in Harrisonburg, Winchester and Frederick County. Via a written resignation letter to House of Delegates Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn, D-41, Collins wrote in part that, “It has been my pleasure to serve the citizens of the 29th District in the House of Delegates and I look forward to continuing my service but in a different capacity.” Collins’s previous political experience includes serving as a delegate in the Virginia House of Delegates, District 29, from 2016-

2020, and as a member of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors from 2010-2015. As a result of his resignation, Allen Sibert, chairman of the 29th Legislative House District Committee (Legislative District Committee) and chairman of the Frederick County GOP, issued a call for a Legislative District Party Canvass to be held for the purpose of nominating a Republican candidate for the office of Delegate to be voted for in the special election on November 3. This event will be held at the Millwood Station banquet hall on Saturday, August 8 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at 252 Costello Drive in Winchester. City Councilor Bill Wiley, RWard 1, and Richard Traczyk, former member of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, have both announced they will seek the Republican nomination to run for the 29th District seat. Others may follow. Instead of calling this a canvas, many people popularly refer to this as a “firehouse primary” and it is open to any registered voter that is party related in the 29th district. According to Sibert, on the subject of the best option of a primary, he said, “Mainly canvas because it is a better sampling of

the public vote.” “Every voter will sign a pledge to support Republican candidates in the fall,” he added. In order to vote in the special election, Sibert reiterated that people, “Will need photo identification and be a registered voter in the 29th District.” Sibert explained that they ordered a voter registration list from the State Board of Elections and will use an excel spreadsheet connected by internet using google docs. He firmly stated that, “The

voter cut off is on the list; either on it or not. No provisional ballots.” When queried what the Democrats are doing, Sibert said that he has, “heard not a word” what they are doing. He explained that Governor Northam issued an Order for a special election after Collins resigned and he “Did it in record time.” The time left on Collins’ unexpired term is one year, meaning whoever wins has to run in one year, Sibert added. Of course, COVID-19 adds

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Former Front Royal Mayor and town councilman Hollis Tharpe was recently in Middletown and heard that Bill Wiley and Dick Traczyk were running. “A couple of guys were talking about the primary,” he said and added that he, “Absolutely plans to vote, just

need to figure out when to vote.” Then he later concluded that he plans to vote early in the day. John Smith, Jr. chairman of the Warren County Republican Committee, stated he “didn’t know anything about it until a couple of weeks ago; I am just trying to feel

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my way through this stuff because I am new.” Wiley is the Business Development Manager for Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. and an associate broker with OakCrest Commercial Real Estate. He was elected to the Common Council in 2014, voted vice-president in 2015 and president in 2018. Prior to being elected to city council, he served for five years on the Winchester Planning Commission and was chairman for the last three years. He graduated from George Mason University with a master’s in education and a Bachelor of Science in economics. In a phone conversation, Wiley explained that, “The reason why I am running is because of economics. I am passionate about our

community and am trying to get our place on the map.” He wanted to emphasize four things he is promoting: job opportunities; second Amendment rights; pro-life issues; and that the removal of Confederate statues is wrong. “Our district needs a place at the table,” he said. “We are always the last guys to be funded and that is not right. We are given scraps. We need more respect and opportunities. “Defunding our police is not the right move. Right now, the focus of our community should be on jobs, building and encouraging our local economy and everything works out great. We need businesses to pay for taxes – need to take care of building businesses, small businesses and big businesses.” Referring to Governor Northam and the COVID-19 pandemic, Wiley stated, “I think we should be able to manage our own area, we are keeping steady,” and emphasized that things are different in more populated, metropolitan areas. Currently, he said, “We receive policy, we don’t write policy. Now I have an opportunity to push policy. Write some policy to better our district.” Noting that it is a special one-year term, Wiley promised that he would run again if elected while acknowledging there is another redistricting in the next few years. Wiley said, when queried about his current opponent Mr. Traczyk, “I don’t know him real well,” and as to campaigning, he added, “I am going to be pro-active and I am not going to throw ‘slings and arrows.’” We received a phone call from Richard Traczyk that he was running and a press release was sent to The Warren/Frederick County Report issued on Monday, July 27, but we were unable to speak with him before publication. The following is his statement, in part: Richard Traczyk, former chairman of the Warren County Board

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County Administrator Doug Stanley resigns with lots of memories After 25 years of service he is proud of major accomplishments in the community

Warren County Administrator Douglas Stanley has served the county for 25 years. He stands in front of some of the many successful projects he has been deeply involved in and is proud of. “I feel like I’ve made a difference here,” he said.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report Warren County Administrator Douglas P. Stanley’s 25 years of service to Warren County has come to an end.

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Stanley. “You are losing so much institutional knowledge, you don’t even know,” he said. Directing his comments to Stanley, he said, “You are the corner stone, the best of the best. For people in the military this is used very sparingly, but you deserve it. He then gave them a message from himself and former Shenandoah District Supervisor Richard H. Traczyk. Which was, “It’s a shame you pay him back this way when you haven’t been on the board even one year.” Again addressing Stanley he said, “I wish you well and Godspeed.” In a post-supervisors meeting, Stanley talked about the process he’s going through right now as he serves out the month of July. “Ed Daley has been shadowing me. We’ve had meetings with several department heads, and I’m bringing him up to speed,” Stan-

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• Morgan Ford Bridge • Dominion Power • Warren Memorial Hospital • Riverton Commons and Crooked Run Shopping Centers The schools are particularly in the spotlight for being a huge part of offering town and county kids a brighter future. He mentioned that when he came here in the mid-1990s, he thought local people, especially Warren County High School students, 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,” he said. “When we were able to cut the ribbon on Skyline High School and the renovated junior high which became Warren County High School, that was a great moment that we were able to make happen. It took a lot of effort from a lot of people to do that.” Stanley said that the school upgrade process started in 2003. The board of supervisors were able to find the funding by passing a meals tax referendum and recruiting economic development. They earmarked money from the factories and industries and started to put it aside for school improvements, which he felt was an important milestone in local history – to have the ability to make that investment in infrastructure. He continued on talking about the schools’ progress and said that as county administrator he was involved in helping to put a plan together with then-Superintendent of Schools Pam McInnis. “Prior to our hire in Warren County, the relationship between supervisors, the school board and their respective staffs wasn’t always what it should have been,” he said. “Pam and I helped to fix that and worked hard to commit to improving education in the county.” In addition, he gave praise to others. “I’ve been extremely fortunate

to work with talented staff and I’d be remiss in not mentioning Bob (Robert) Childress, who I worked with for the last 10 years, and I have tremendous respect for all the employees who work hard every day to improve the life of citizens and the board members who put lot of time into the job and all cared very deeply about this community and the future. “It takes a village,” he said. Stanley also emphasized that he’s especially glad that he had the opportunity to be instrumental in helping people he’s worked with to advance in their careers. He said he’s proud that a lot of folks like Taryn Logan, who came right out of college; County Human Resources Director Jodi Saffelle, who started out as a receptionist; and General Services Director Brandy Rosser, who started as a part-time grant writer, have all been successful. “I love seeing employees start part-time and work their way to responsibility and full time,” he said. “My job as chief administrator of the county is to give people a chance to grow and better themselves.” “I’ve enjoyed being a part of the progress of the community in the last 25 years. It’s been a constant, steady push to make it better,” he said. “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. In a phone interview, Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter, who worked closely with Stanley shared some of his thoughts. “During Stanley’s 25 years as county administrator, a lot of things have been accomplished, especially building programs. A lot of those things were needed and may take care of our building needs for the next 25-30 years, and they’ve been done with minimal finance and relatively low tax increases,” he said. “I wish him well.”

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Murray added more to his opinion of Stanley in a phone interview. “He worked so hard. I had to order him to take time off. He was highly respected. People always came up to us at meetings and asked him how he did what he did, especially dealing with the school board and he always gave credit to his staff.”

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Interim Front Royal Town Manager Matthew Tederick prefaced his power punched report by stating “I really struggled with what to say tonight, whether I should or should not make these comments,” and continuing to say he lived by “several personal mottoes” including “always speak truth to power.”

By Tom Sayre Warren/Frederick County Report On July 27th the town council’s regular evening agenda appeared innocuous, but it didn’t take long for sparks to fly and accusations to take wind. First, before we get into the passionate events that occurred, there were two items on the consent agenda that passed unanimously without any discussion and almost went unnoticed because of the earlier scene that transpired. Item # 7A in a memorandum to council stated that the Public Works Department recommended

needed repairs to the bridge located on Stonewall Drive over Happy Creek Road. Council approved $169,668.73 for epoxy application and $44,700.27 for milling work, totaling $214,269, which was awarded to Burleigh Construction, out of Concord, Va. Item # 7B approved spending $493,232 in chemical purchases for the town’s water and wastewater treatment plants, previously reviewed and recommended by Robbie Taylor, Manager of Wastewater Treatment Plant, and Robert Boyer, Public Works Director. In all, without any heated arguments the council spent a grand total of

First up to speak during the public comments section was former local news reporter Tim Ratigan. He spoke about defending our local police departments, stating, “It is time to put the nonsense behind us. There are a few bad apples in various law enforcement offices. You don’t throw the entire load of babies out with the bath water. You root out the few bad ones and then you go back and see how they turned bad, and then you retrain. It is as simple as that.” Further, Ratigan stated he is preparing for a future rally, and he gave one last recommendation to the council before sitting down, that if someone comes to speak before them and recommends defunding the police department to “Shout to those individuals, ‘Not in Front Royal!’” Next up to bat was Paul Gabbert, who quickly stated “Three minutes at this podium is an insult to all who come up here to speak. I have a lot to say tonight. So please give me and others who come to the podium tonight to express their frustrations, and give everyone the time they will need to do so.” Gabbert was quickly told by Mayor Eugene Tewalt that his time to speak would be limited. Gabbert snapped back, “Thank you Mr.

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by point, Tederick started defending the town’s operations as he sees them versus McCool’s statements. After responding to McCool’s charges for approximately 3 minutes, Mayor Tewalt tried to stop Tederick and wanted him to limit his time like other public speakers to “Three to four minutes.” Councilman Jacob Meza and Gary Gillispie immediately responded that they would like to hear Tederick’s comments. Tederick then continued to make his points. After another couple of minutes, Tewalt had had enough and wanted it to end. Latasha Thompson spoke up, “Can we vote on that?” Then the council sparred with the Mayor, and Ted-

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Warren supervisors faced a full agenda at their only July meeting Outgoing County Administrator Douglas Stanley was given a respectful goodbye from several of his supporters

Supervisors Delores Oates and Tony Carter face off in the July 21 Warren County Supervisors meeting.

Douglas Stanley is seen here at his last Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting on July 21, still in his position as county administrator.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report Warren County Supervisors had a more than a full agenda at their lone July 2020 meeting where they hashed old and new issues and at the end of the meeting, listened to and engaged in a contentious back and forth between Supervisors Delores Oates and Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter. This matter was a proposed “reservations of rights” agreement between the town, county and the Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority. In it, the town will make a one-time $10,528 payment toward interest on the FRPD construction loan. The agreement, which resulted from negotiations between supervisors Delores Oates and Cheryl Cullers and Town Council members Lori Cockrell and Chris Holloway, is a simplified version of a reservation of rights the town already had approved. Ed Daley, EDA chairman and incoming interim county admin-

istrator, told them that the town has not approved the revised agreement. Oates commented that the town would approve it when it is adopted by the county. The proposed payment represents half of one month’s interest on the loan, as the town claims it was promised a 1.5 percent interest rate. The EDA has been paying three percent interest. The disputed interest rate is part of the town’s $20 million lawsuit against the EDA claiming huge monetary losses as a result of an alleged embezzlement scheme that happened during the authority’s former administration. The board voted 4-1 to table action on the Reservation of Rights Agreement with Oates casting the negative vote. After Carter questioned the process that a proposed agreement concerning payments for the Front Royal Police Department’s headquarters had been obtained, and he and Oates heatedly exchanged words, the board tabled the matter to be discussed

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Former Supervisor Chairman Daniel Murray came up to the podium to say goodbye to Stanley as well and spoke directly to the board members. “Mr. Chairman, I come before you, your board and staff with a heavy heart. We are losing so much institutional knowledge and you don’t realize what we’re losing,” he said. Murray then asked if he could approach the county administrator who was sitting at the dais, and it was granted by Chairman Walter Mabe. Murray continued speaking to Stanley close up. “I want to thank you for everything you’ve done for this community. You are a cornerstone that’s not appreciated. Doug, I found you to be amongst the best of the best,” he said, noting that this was a phrase heard, but not often, in the military to describe outstanding people. Another county citizen, Alan Wimer, who identified himself as someone who had served Warren County and had been a resident for 70 years added his farewell to Stanley also. He said, “I love this county. What we have here--he’s a big part of what we have today--and it’s through the efforts of that guy sitting there (Stanley). “To you, Doug Stanley, ‘the best of the best,’ we love you and you’ll get through this.’ Many Warren County people believe like I do,” he concluded.

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Friday, July 31, 2020: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

But don’t tell anyone. It’s a felony in Virginia. And I don’t want to go to jail. I wouldn’t like it all that much. And I probably couldn’t get good TV reception in my cell. Anyway, I’ve been spending about two hours a day on my new hobby, watering my little seedlings. And no, I’m not doing this for recreational purposes or medicinal reasons. I’m doing it because I want to. And guess what? I’m starting to see results. Green results. Growing conditions haven’t been the best the past few weeks. It’s been so hot lately, and no rain. That’s not good when you’re growin’ grass, no matter what kind it is. Marijuana or the stuff in your yard. Ok, ok. Before the police show up at my door to bust me, I’d better come clean. I’m not really growing the grass you smoke. I’m growing the kind you mow. Every morning and afternoon, I’ve been out there with my hose, spraying water, back and forth, back and forth. My wife suggested I get a sprinkler. Good idea. And so last week, I did. I still haven’t used it yet. People tell me summer isn’t the best time to grow grass. I can see why, but my efforts are paying off. There are some spots where nothing is happening and I’ll have to try again in the fall, but so far so good. And we finally got some rain the past few days. I’m glad, because honestly, I was getting tired of walking my hose around the yard. I know why I’m doing this. Grass looks better than dirt around the house. But now I’ll have to fertilize it. And cut it.

Just what I need. More to do. Maybe I should grow that other kind? I could sell it and pay someone to mow the lawn. My wife says I need a hobby and she’s usually right. I’ll think about it when I’m toting the hose around. The author already gets the munchies every day. – kevinengle456@comcast.net The Best of Engle’s Angle is available online or pick up a signed copy at a local bookstore.

Ask Stewart Hey Stewart, What can you tell me about the Rose of Sharon tree? – Neither Rose nor Sharon Front Royal The “Rose of Sharon” originated in the bible, although it is unclear what

plant it referred to. The Rose of Sharon bible verses were favorites during the 19th century. The descriptive verses of young love were the inspiration for the Rose of Sharon quilt block. The variations of the quilt block have a central open flower, with stems, leaves and flower buds radiating out to each corner. Today, Rose of Sharon is a common name that has been applied to several different species of flowering plants that are valued in different parts of the world; none of which are actual roses. 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

Virginians are reportedly receiving “unsolicited seeds” in the mail from China The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs is is warning citizens to be cautious if they receive any unsolicited seeds in the mail from China. The VDACS says several Virginians have received packages containing seeds and the agency worries they may be invasive species, a serious problem in the Commonwealth. The exact type of seeds being sent is currently unknown. “Please do not plant the seeds,” urges the state. They ask that anyone who receives “unsolicited seeds in the mail that appear to have Chinese origins” please contact the Office of Plant Industry Services at 804-786-3515 or by emailing ReportAPest@vdacs.virginia. gov

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an name, mugunghwa, means immortality. Women often wear the flowers in their hair, and floral renderings appear as national symbols and architectural features. When Japan occupied Korea in the 1930s, Nam Gung-eok sent tens of thousands of the flowers throughout the country to churches and schools so they could be planted to create â&#x20AC;&#x153;hills of Roses of Sharon.â&#x20AC;? He was arrested and sent to prison for his actions. His story is remembered as

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BRIEFS, from 17 Seminary and Duke Divinity School. Reverend Mitchell is a published writer, with several books and many articles in various publications. He has also written curriculum materials for the United Methodist Publishing House. He and his wife have two grown children and one grandchild. “I love the valley,” he says. “The history, the beauty, the generous and caring people...it’s just a wonderful place to live and work. And Stephens City is all of that and more.” Call (540) 869-2348.

Scavenger Hunt Beginning Monday, July 27, the Town of Front Royal, the Front Royal Warren County (FRWC) Chamber of Commerce and the Front Royal Independent Business Alliance (FRIBA) will host four weekly Scavenger Hunts to promote the town, its businesses, natural beauty and landmarks to resi-

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dents and guests. THOUSANDS of dollars in local business gift cards will be given away through weekly scavenger hunts and drawings, at random, of winners through media partners, The River 95.3 and Royal Examiner contests. The scavenger hunts and contests are designed to support and promote local Town of Front Royal businesses and are a part on The Town of Front Royal’s #BackToBusiness #BacktoNature campaign. One $500 Scavenger Hunt Grand Prize gift card package will be awarded each week. Additional weekly gift card prizes will also be given to lucky winners. Access the scavenger hunt clues each week from July 27-August 23 at discoverfrontroyal.com or on Facebook @DiscoverFrontRoyal and enjoy a socially distanced drive or walk around town while solving the weekly clues. Email answers to discovered@ discoverfrontroyal.com for a chance to win the $500 Scavenger Hunt Grand Prize or additional gift card prizes. Like many towns across America, Front Royal’s small businesses are the backbone of the community and residents and guests are encouraged

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Harbor Freight Tools to open new store in Front Royal August 8 Harbor Freight Tools will open its new store in Front Royal on Saturday, August 8 at 8 a.m. The Front Royal store, located at 340 Remount Road, is the 29th Harbor Freight Tools store in Virginia. The new store brings approximately 35 new jobs to the community. As a designated essential service, the store will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. It will resume its regular hours of 8 a.m.

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On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, Carlos F. Robinson, 21, of Front Royal, was charged and arrested for §18.2-63

Carnal knowledge of a child between thirteen and fifteen years of age. The incident occurred in the 400 Block of E. Criser Road in the month of June. The victim, a 14-year-old female, came forward in this matter after receiving medical attention. Detectives are continuing the investigation to determine if more potential victims would be willing to come forward. Mr. Robinson was arrested without incident and transported to the Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren (RSW) Regional Jail where he went before the magistrate and was ordered to be held without bond. A court date for this offense is set 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

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Shenandoah Downs To Run Its Fall Extended Meet Without Spectators Shenandoah Downs officials announced several changes to the fifth annual fall harness racing season in Woodstock which will still take place as scheduled from September 18 - October 17. Track officials previously announced that wagering would not be

available due to safety concerns. Additionally, the meet will now be run without spectators. “Given the current Covid-19 circumstances and restrictions, we felt the best way to proceed this year was to focus our energies on providing a safe meet for horsemen,” said Jeb Hannum, Executive Director of the Virginia Equine Alliance. “Shenandoah Downs is a unique meet. Fans not only support the meet in great numbers but create an exciting atmosphere by cheering for horses that win and even those that don’t win. I know they will be disappointed to hear but the decision was made with the safety of fans and participants in mind. We plan to be back to normal in 2021.” Even though they can’t attend in person, fans will still be able to enjoy the races via video streaming at www. shenandoahdowns.com. Post times have been adjusted as well. Both Friday and Saturday programs will start at 2 PM to remain consistent.

On a normal year, the Shenandoah County Fair harness races would precede the Shenandoah Downs race season by two weeks. Four programs had traditionally been conducted during the Fair, which usually ends the Saturday of Labor Day weekend. One week ago, the Fair itself fell victim to the Covid pandemic and was cancelled

for 2020. Even though the Fair won’t be held, the Virginia Harness Horsemen’s Association decided to move forward and conduct a three-day campaign during that same time frame called the “VHHA Matinee Meet”. Races will be held Wednesday September 2, See BRIEFS, 20

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Summertime is a great time to fire up the grill and toss burgers on top to sizzle to flame-licked perfection. While beef, pork and bison tend to be the burger bases of choice, raw tuna is another “meat” that is both sturdy and fatty enough to stand up to burger formation and grilling without the addition of binders and starches. “Miso Tuna Burgers” from “Mastering the Grill” (Chronicle Books) by Andrew Schloss and David Joachim can be a perfect first foray into tuna burgers for grillmasters who want to try something different this summer. Miso Tuna Burgers Makes 4 servings 11⁄2 pounds tuna steak, hand chopped into small chunks 1 tablespoon miso paste 1⁄2 teaspoon prepared wasabi 1 teaspoon soy sauce 4 scallions, roots trimmed, cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces Oil for coating the grill grate 1 tablespoon mild-flavored oil, such as canola 4 hamburger buns, split (or sliced crusty bread)

1. Heat the grill as directed. 2. Chop the tuna finely enough so that when you press some between your fingers it clings to itself, but not so finely that it becomes mushy. 3. Remove the fish to a bowl and mix in the miso, wasabi, soy sauce, and scallions until well blended; do not overmix. Using a light touch, form into 4 patties no more than 1 inch thick. Refrigerate the burgers until the grill is ready. 4. Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil. Coat the burgers with the 1 tablespoon oil, put them on the grill, cover and cook for 6 minutes, flipping halfway through, for medium-rare; do not cover the grill after flipping. Add a minute per side for medium-done. 5. To toast the buns, put them cutsides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking. 6. If serving the burgers directly from the grill, place them on the buns. If the burgers will sit, even for a few minutes, keep the buns and burgers separate until just before eating. Chef’s tip: Garnish with pickled ginger or daikon, wasabi mayonnaise, or a drizzle of teriyaki sauce.

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BRIEFS, from 19 Thursday September 3 and Friday September 4 at 2 PM. The same protocol will apply --- races will not be open to spectators. “We’re considering it a prep meet for the five-week extended season,” said Dee Lineweaver, who serves as Racing Secretary for both. “We’re happy to provide horsemen with another three racing opportunities in this challenging year.” Racing applications for the Shenandoah Downs meet are now available at www.vhha.net and at the track’s website. They are due by August 9. For details on either meet, call Debbie Warnick at 443-463-0917.

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Child Advocacy Attorney Irina Khanin to Run in 2020 Special Election for House of Delegates Irina Khanin, a child advocacy attorney in Winchester, announced July 30 that she is running to represent the 29th District in the 2020 House of Delegates special election on November 3. The resignation of Delegate Chris Collins has left a vacancy in the 29th District, creating a rare House of Delegates race in a presidential election year. The 29th District includes the city of Winchester and parts of Frederick County and Warren County. Khanin previously ran for this seat in 2019. She serves on the Winchester Education Foundation and is the Winchester representative for the Northwestern Community Service Board, which provides mental health services throughout Northern Virginia. Upon announcing her candidacy, Khanin was endorsed by Wendy Gooditis, who represents the 10th District in the House of Delegates, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Khanin, 50, who has lived in the 29th District for 5 years, says that the 29th District has not had a strong advocate for many years. “We live in one of the most beautiful districts in Virginia, full of remarkable and hard-working people, rich history, and amazing potential,” she argues. “But we have, in many ways, been left behind by the rest of our Commonwealth, and that needs to change.” In particular, Khanin points out the failings of infrastructure in HD29: “Our infrastructure has been neglected to the point that many of us lack dependable phone and internet service. In a world in which remote work, telehealth, and distance learn-

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On Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at approximately 9:20 pm, the Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue Services were dispatched to the 700 block of W 11th Street in Front Royal for a reported residential structure fire. Fire and Emergency Medical crews quickly arrived on the scene to find a two story duplex with significant fire

conditions on the rear of the structure with fire spreading to the adjoining unit. Firefighters were able to determine that all occupants of both residential units had self-evacuated and

were unharmed. Firefighters worked to contain the blaze and prevent the fire from spreading to any additional structures. It took firefighters approximately 20 minutes to bring the

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fire under control. The incident was investigated by the Warren County Fire Marshal’s Office which determined the fire was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials near the rear deck of the structure. The fire caused an estimated $150,000 in property damages and contents loss and displaced a total of eight people from the two residential units involved in the fire incident. Each family received assistance from the American Red Cross Disaster Response Program. “Improperly discarded smoking materials remains one of the top causes of fires in our community” stated Fire Chief Richard E. Mabie. “Every year, fires caused by cigarettes not properly extinguished causes significant damages and has the potential to lead

to injuries, and in some cases, even death,” stated the Chief. “Don’t toss those butts out your window, off your balcony, or into the nearest planter; put them out the right way!” Fire Marshal Gerry R. Maiatico stated “This unfortunate incident should serve as a reminder that cigarettes and smoking materials can be dangerous if not handled properly.” “Smokers should employ the “sink it or soak it” method when discarding smoking materials.” The Department of Fire and Rescue Services offers the following fire safety tips for discarding smoking materials: • “Sink it or soak it” – Sink the butt into sand or soak it with water. • Never dispose of cigarette butts in potted planting soil. The soil, when it gets too dry, can become highly flam-

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mable. • Never flick cigarettes into mulch or shrubbery or onto the ground. • Dispose of smoking materials in a suitable ashtray or bucket with sand. Ensure designated outside smoking areas have an appropriate fireproof container, ashtray or bucket. • Completely douse butts and ashes with water before throwing them away, as they can smolder and cause a fire. • Empty butt containers on a regular basis. For more information on how to protect your family and home against the dangers of fire, visit www.warrencountyfire.com or call 540-636-3830. Units from Front Royal, Linden, Shenandoah Shores, Shenandoah Farms, North Warren and the Fire Marshal’s Office responded on the call. Units operated for approximately 2 hours on the incident scene.

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On 26 July 2020, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution presented Robbie Voorheis as it’s annual Eagle Scout Essay Contest winner. The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Eagle Scout Recognition and Scholarship Program recognizes outstanding Eagle Scouts. The program is open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reached his 19th birthday during the year of application. There are three levels of competition in the SAR program. These are Chapter, State and National. The application includes a 500 word essay on a patriotic theme and a four generation genealogy

chart. Eagle Scout Voorheis was selected from 17 scouts in the competition. The presentation ceremony included a Color Guard presentation of the American, Virginia State, SAR and Chapter flags. He was presented with the SAR Chapter Eagle Scout Medal, SAR Eagle Scout Patch, Certificate of Recognition and a $100 check. The ceremony was held at the Wayside Inn, Middletown, Virginia. Present with Voorheis was his father, Mark Voorheis, 28 SAR compatriots and 3 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Pictured is Robbie Voorheis, winner of the Colonel James Wood II Chapter Eagle Scout Essay Contest.

Books & Beyond Book Discussion Group - Join us for our book club discussion time! This program will take place over Zoom. You will need to provide an email as well as a device that has Zoom on it. Wednesday, August 19th at 10:00 AM The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote - A Book Discussion: Join us for a screening of a recent PBS interview with journalist and non-fiction author Elaine Weiss, followed by a discussion of her book The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote. 100 years ago, on August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment was finally ratified, giving women the vote. Join FOSL and the Front Royal Women’s Resource Center as we journey back with Weiss to explore the final campaign of their crusade. Please note, if it is not possible to have an in-person event due to social distancing requirements, this event will take place online as a Zoom discussion. Contact the Reference Department for more information and assistance in joining the zoom discussion. Friday, August 21st at 3 PM Photography & Beyond: People and Pet Photography - Come explore the world of photography and beyond. Our photography group meets virtually, every other week, using Zoom technology. This interactive forum is facilitated by local photographer, Sharon Fisher. During this session, we will discuss tips for taking photos of people (including portrait and street photography), pets, and even people with pets! Photographers of all levels using any type of camera are welcome to join us. Saturday, August 22nd at 10 am Vision and Craft: A Poetry Writing Workshop - Join poet and educator Connie Stadler for a six-week poetry workshop where participants will be focusing on creative strategies to help appreciate ‘the history of the human heart.’ Workshop members will be tracking the personal growth of their unique artistic voice. The instructor will be available if help is needed and the class will be sharing their work. You will need A notebook and will be required to provide an email along with a device that has Zoom on it. 10 seats are open so reserve while there is still time. Tuesday, August 25th at 6 PM The Darwin Affair - Join poet and educator Connie Stadler for a six-week poetry workshop where participants will be focusing on creative strategies to help appreciate ‘the history of the human heart.’ Workshop members will be tracking the personal growth of their unique artistic voice. The instructor will be available if help is needed and the class will be sharing their work. You will need A notebook and will be required to provide an email along with a device that has Zoom on it. 10 seats are open so reserve while there is still time. Saturday, August 29th at 3 PM.

Reading Club Samuels Library has extended its annual Summer Reading Club. Readers of all ages may continue to register, log books, and receive prizes through August 26. “We have traditionally followed the schedule of the Warren County Public Schools when offering Summer Read-

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BRIEFS, from 21 ing Club to students,” remarked Michal Ashby, Youth Services Supervisor. “This summer we began Summer Reading Club early, to benefit children who were suddenly at home from school. With the delay of the schools’ reopening, we want to continue to motivate children to continue reading and learning.” Samuels Library continues to offer virtual programming for children and adults through its Facebook page and YouTube channel. More information about Samuels Library and the programs and services available can be found at www.samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-3153. Samuels Public Library youth events Aug 16-31 These are the virtual events that are being hosted by the Youth Services Department at Samuels Public Library from August 16-31. Most events can be viewed

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Warren Heritage Society WHS recent updates:

Our Board of Directors met for the first time since March. After careful consideration, for the month of July we have decided to close for tours in all three of our buildings. We will review this policy at our next board meeting on August 12th. You may still call or email for the use of our archives and we will accommodate your request. The Laura Virginia Hale archive reading room is the only portion of our society that will be open at this time, and by appointment only. Thank you everyone. Be safe.

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