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The yellow pine scale model of a wooden gundalow flat bottom river boat built by George Erdman is on display at the Shenandoah Valley Cultural Heritage Museum at the Edinburg Mill.

By Mark P. Gunderman Stephens City In colonial times travel by land was done by old-fashioned stagecoach, on horseback, or on foot. The roads were in a habitually deplorable condition. Many of the towns were thoroughly without roads, only connected with

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their neighboring towns by Indian trails. Great quantities of hemp, grain and other farm products were often brought to town from the remote settlements on pack horses. Wagon transport was not an essential factor in Shenandoah Valley trade until the 1760s, when the shipping requirements of the hemp industry provided the first major demand for wagon teams. A warehouse for hemp was established in Frederick County and freight wagons necessary to conduct trade first became a priority. Wagons in general were expensive to construct and demand for wheelwrights and other skilled craftsmen were greater than the supply. The local and legendary Newtown wagons had not yet been developed to haul hemp and farm produce from the river valleys and mountain slopes over the Blue Ridge to busy city warehouses. Overland transportation using wagons was always an option, but costly and dependent on good weather. Wagon routes were often a treacherous option due to heavy spring and

summer rains. Beginning in 1790, the Shenandoah Valley produced a surplus of flour for export and the developing requirement for passage to eastern markets in Alexandria, Richmond and Fredericksburg grew more intense. Farmers searched for other avenues of conveyance and the solution appeared to be in a natural, but potentially unnavigable transportation highway. Written records reflect that in the 1790s, pig iron and flour were first loaded onto primitive rafts in the North River at what would become Bridgewater and sent down the Shenandoah during high water seasons. Around that time George Washington became actively involved in efforts to establish an organization whose objective was to develop water routes between the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers employing a series of canals and locks. Washington led the way in chartering the Potomac Company by first seeking interstate cooperation between Virginia and Maryland in developing the Potomac River. Both states passed legislation in early 1785. Washington had also called for the establishment of a U.S. Armory at Harpers Ferry, located at the mouth of the Shenandoah River. By 1799, as work commenced on the armory, im-

Before commerce was first introduced to the railroad phenomena and before the macadamized turnpike stretched from Winchester to Harrisonburg, our great (Shenandoah) Valley had a natural transportation highway. It would take a number of enterprising partnerships, strategic planning and long-term laborintensive efforts to deliver the physical improvements necessary to access a narrow, twisting and shallow river. provement of the Shenandoah River was a requirement to channel upriver lumber and iron into Harpers Ferry as material resources to support site construction and later for forging muskets, rifles and pistols. The Virginia legislature unsuccessfully attempted to establish an independent company for developing the Shenandoah River to handle substantial boat navigation. In 1803 it granted a charter to the Potomac Company. In 1805, after obtaining the necessary start-up loans, the company hired a boat crew to inspect the Shenandoah

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doah. In especially shallow areas, funnelshaped wing dams made of stone were built with an opening in the center to form a higher flowing passageway for boat traffic. Historical evidence accounts for an unsophisticated cargo carrying boat, called a gundalow, to become a mainstay of valley commerce and transportation from roughly the turn of the nineteenth century until after the Civil War. These whitewater river crafts were heavy, with square bows and sterns, flat bottoms, pine hull floorboards and measuring as much as 9 ½ feet wide by 76 to 90 feet long. The side planks were two inches thick and fourteen or more inches wide. The Gundalow was a short-lived boat built for quick inexpensive shipment of bulk commodities (8-12 tons) down river. The boats were most often loaded with flour, lumber and pig iron. Other diverse items such as pork, beef, tobacco, ginseng, copper, man-

crew, four pole men and two oarsmen, one for each tiller. Boatmen manipulated the craft through manmade and natural chutes, rapids and constant choppy waters, docking at river stations to discharge or take on cargo. At their destinations, gundalows were disassembled and sold as inexpensive lumber to frugal builders who then used the recycled material for

ganese, wheat, whiskey, furs, tanned leather and occasionally herds of turkeys were pre-staged on site while boat captains waited for high waters in order to make the trip downriver to Harper’s Ferry or continue on the Potomac to Georgetown. The crafts were mostly built by local sawmills near Port Republic. A gundalow was usually manned by six

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ship here. These river sailors were both boisterous and unruly and locals claimed they carried a readily combustible powder keg in their hearts. Boatmen mingling with horse and cattle wranglers, wagon drivers and trainmen created an atmosphere for ferocious nightly saloon brawls giving the village of Riverton on the northern edge of Front Royal, the unflattering nickname of “Helltown.” The Potomac Company was never able to generate enough funding to fully support navigation improvements to the upper stretches of the Shenandoah River. In 1816, the company sold its Shenandoah works and permissions to the New Shenandoah Company. The new company’s first objective was the physical improvement of the Shenandoah River between Port Republic and Harpers Ferry. Countless wing dams, cut through and tow paths had to be constructed, but by 1825, a continuous and improved waterway extended from Port Republic to the river’s confluence with the Potomac at Harpers Ferry. By 1829, valley farmers believed that river transport was a cheap, safe and viable alternative to any wagon route east. Therefore, prior to valley rail and turnpike service, upland farmers and iron masters turned to

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the Shenandoah River whose waters were made navigable by the very spring thaws and ice melts that mired wagon routes and they did so with great zeal. Later channels were sufficiently cleared to navigate gundalows on the North River as far as Mt. Crawford and Bridgewater, on the South River at Grottoes and the Middle River, as far as Mt. Meridian. Port Republic, founded in 1802 and located at the convergence of the North and South River, established an authentic harbor as docks lined the riverbanks in order to oblige increasing river traffic. The prospect of shipping and boat building propelling immense river trade slowly transformed the newly chartered town into a center for local commerce and agriculture. The nearby Massanutten Mountain Ridge provided the tall, limbless long-leaf yellow pines that fueled boat building and other lumber dependent industries. Methodist and Presbyterian churches, mercantile stores, grist mills, leather tanneries, blacksmiths,

saw mills, a tilt hammer shop as well as hat makers, shoe factories, wood workers, coopers and tailor shops eventually lined both Main and Water Streets. The New Shenandoah Company began upgrading the North Fork in 1825 for boats measuring a minimum of 66 feet long and 8 feet in width. Contractors not only cleared the river segments congested by trees and other debris, but also built works including dams and chutes. Records of the company indicate that the contract called for river navigation enhancements up to Tumbling Run, halfway between Strasburg and Toms Brook, but continued improvements were extended up to the dam at Pennybackers Mill, near New Market by May, 1832. This site was known as the head of navigation and may also have been a boat yard with docking capabilities for loading cargo similar to Port Republic, however on a much smaller scale. In 1845, accounts reflect that the North Fork was navigable at high water for large boats up to Plains Mill

near Timberville. The macadamized Valley Turnpike, completed in 1841, connected the western valley to the Winchester and Potomac Railroad and gradually reduced the gundalow traffic on the North Branch to almost non-existent status by 1850. The Manassas Gap Railroad arrived in Front Royal in 1854. Gundalows that once floated down the forks of the Shenandoah River to Harpers Ferry and beyond, now were unloading their cargo on to trains at Front Royal which transported them to market points east. During the Civil War Valley Campaign in 1862, Stonewall Jackson swept the Valley burning bridges to slow Union troops, rendering wagon transport all but impossible. The destruction of bridges briefly revitalized gundalow traffic on the Shenandoah. After the war, gundalows continued to be used to move product to Front Royal until the bridges could be rebuilt and the Manassas Gap rail lines extended to Harrisonburg in 1868. The Shenandoah Valley Railroad con-

nected the south fork communities with Hagerstown, MD and Waynesboro, VA in 1881. Some farmers, out of respect for southern tradition, continued to use this river system friendly to the “sons of the valley” as late as 1880. Despite sporadic business from loyal farmers, millers and timbermen; destructive winter weather, floods, railroads and modern turnpikes pushed the river captains, sailors and gundalows into the dust bin of history. Only recent

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ready have and some of the same concerns about the kinds of problems they see. All promise to work toward solutions to those problems, but there are differences in focus. Following, in order from first to last in order of when we interviewed them, are Jim Favors, Mike McCool and Samuel Porter for Front Royal Mayor, and E. Scott Lloyd, who is a candidate for town council. Jim Favors

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By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report As the November 3 election approaches, candidates for Front Royal offices of council and mayor are eager to present their platforms. Those we interviewed all expressed a love of the community as well as the desire to see it improve. We wanted a bit more information than is publicly expressed on their websites and Facebook pages and interviews with the following candidates have been informative and interesting because of the views each has for the future of the town. The following candidates have expressed praise for what we al-

First to be interviewed was Jim Favors on October 14. He began by qualifying his position and why he wants to be elected. “Let me start by saying I’m not a politician. I am running for the office of mayor in order to make a difference for the people of Front Royal,” he said. “The citizens should govern this town not the other way around and once elected; I will ensure that “your voice will be heard.” Favors’ history with the town goes back about 25 years. He visited off and on after he brought his mother, Adele Favors to live here in 1991, and he lived here from 2010-2014. He noted that he moved here permanently in 2017 to be with his mom when she needed his help with some health issues. Favors has recently made it even more permanent, by buying a house. He continued with his plans for the

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to revitalize Front Royal, because we have so much to offer,” he emphasized. Other major projects he wants to work on are: • reviewing town structures. “If they are abandoned, not up to code or with no plan in sight for renovation, they need to be removed. I will hold the property owners accountable to get this done,” he said. • working on town infrastructure, water, sewer, and the drainage system. • opening a drug and rehabilitation center in Front Royal. This could be done by partnering with Valley Health or other avenues, he said and believes that jail is not the answer to rehabilitation. • establishing a youth center, not just for after school, but year-round, and a place they can come for activities as well as learning. • getting the trust back for our citizens to erase the terrible actions of the past. The EDA (Economic Development Authority alleged embezzlement scandal) has been a black eye for the town of Front Royal, he said. • reviewing whether the new hospital has what the town of Front Royal requires, i.e. maternity ward, ICU, ER, dialysis wing, etc. “It’s a new medical facility and needs to have what the citizens of the Town of Front Royal need,” he said. • investigating how to get more af-

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He has a list of issues that he thinks will make this happen and all are related.

These are: • Jobs • Family • Community • Communications • The changes we need First of all, the job situation has caused him to wonder why over half of Front Royal has to commute to work out of the area, when we have the location, natural resources, transportation and a workforce that is traditionally willing to work. “Why doesn’t Front Royal have more jobs?’ he asks. McCool believes that bringing more industry and businesses to the area will help solve the problems connected to people going out of town for higher paying jobs. He promises as mayor, “to keep the

focus on (improving) our infrastructure, our schools, and our attitude, as businesses look for those qualities when relocating.” That is directly related to the second item on the list. “Family time is essential, which is one reason attracting good paying jobs in Front Royal is so important. Shorter commutes mean more time for important things, such as school events and family gatherings. Local living-wage jobs mean reduced childcare costs and give us more time to enjoy where we live,” he said. And he believes the town should give employees a living wage, because people can’t live on $10 an hour and wants to give incentives, by promoting employees who are hard workers, rather than bring-

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town is the heart of the county.” He also wants to: • hold town hall meetings so people can come, air their ideas, grievances. • support block parties, with possibly a van that people can rent with tables and chairs so folks can hold neighborhood parties to get to know each other. • deal with the visitor center closing. “This needs to change,” he said. • make town government smaller, smarter, and more efficient. McCool is running with the endorsement of the local B.E.E.R. Party (the acronym stands for: Better government; Encouraging cooperation; Emphasizing non-partisan politics and Responsible government) Party, created locally by Attorney David Downes in order to support non-partisan candidates. Mike McCool, owns National Media Services and publishes The Royal Examiner, an online news service. Contact him at: (540) 631-3968, visit mikemccool.com, or email mikemccool@outlook.com Samuel Porter Samuel Porter, the write-in candidate for Front Royal Mayor, and cofounder of the Front Royal Unites activist group was born and raised in Front Royal. “I am a graduate of Skyline High School, was briefly in the entertainment industry, then I joined the U.S. Navy. I also graduated with highest honors ass Summa Cum Laude from Howard University. “But I felt the need to serve here locally, “he said. A few of the issues he wants to do are to: • focus on bringing all aspects of town and government to “pull their chairs up to the table” and talk. See TOWN, 8

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year,Â as of two weeks ago, to 47 ODs and 10 deaths.Â â&#x20AC;˘ form committees from Day 1, and make sure the council is there to represent citizens and do what people want.Â He offered theÂ acronym SWOT as a method that could be used. The letters stand for Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunity and Threat.Â Â This involvesÂ taking a lookÂ atÂ issuesÂ in individual areas of town, find-

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of the people he has met have asked about the Front Royal/Warren County EconomicÂ developmentÂ Authority (EDA)Â Which has recently found itself at the heart of a scandal because of an alleged embezzlement of roughly $22Â million by the former director and possibly others.Â Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;This would not happen onÂ myÂ watch,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If this were your or my family, we would beÂ inÂ prison.â&#x20AC;? He promised that he wouldÂ work on getting a plan for healthy checks and balancesÂ and asked what folks on the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;insideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with knowledgeÂ onÂ the situation areÂ doingÂ towardÂ making sure it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen again.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to focus onÂ getting justice,â&#x20AC;? he said.Â Â Then Porter pointed outÂ thatÂ our infrastructure must be looked at. Underground pipes that carry water and sewer are being inspected andÂ areÂ currentlyÂ under a Consent Order from the Department ofÂ EnvironmentalÂ Quality.Â For more details on this issue, refer to:Â http://bit.ly/FrVaDEQÂ Â All ofÂ the costsÂ ofÂ fines relatedÂ to this issueÂ come out of our taxes, he said.Â

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Front Royal Town Council candidate E. Scott Lloyd says,“I would be honored to have everyone’s vote on November 3.”

“As mayor, I would want people to know about these things, and not let it get like that again,” he said. “If we remedy it now, it’s better than waiting 50 years. We want to make sure underground water and sewer are kept up to environmental standards, and I would be in a position to spotlight these issues.” He said that his family didn’t have a big presence in Front Royal, but his father’s side of the family had been here for many generations. His great, great, great grandmother Sarah Jane Wallace-Johnson, who lived from 1864-1971 had the distinction of being the oldest resident in Front Royal’s history. And when asked about the level of support he has; he told a personal story and added a community response. “On my grandmother’s birthday, she and my mother took me for a ride. I didn’t know where we were going until we got to the polling place for early voting. My grandmother made sure I knew she was voting for me,” he said. “It humbled me and pushed me to continue,” he said. On the community level, he said he has gotten more than 300 “likes” on his Facebook page and many promises of support in the first day of that it was created. Porter concluded his presentation and the qualities he will bring as mayor like this: “The race for Front Royal Mayor is not for me alone and it’s heartening to see all the momentum behind my campaign. As mayor, I realize I will have no vote on the council, but I will speak for the people.” To contact Samuel Porter for Front Royal Mayor, Call (540) 692-

Local attorney E. Scott Lloyd, when asked what his reasons were for running for office, was quick to respond. “I’ve always had an interest in policy, and I gained good experience in law matters while attending Catholic University,” he said. “Circumstances now make me able to offer my expertise to the town.” He continued. “My main issue is that the town spending has increased 18%, but the population has only grown 4%,” he said. “I see this heading in an unsustainable direction. “The town is raising taxes repeatedly. I plan to analyze the budget line by line and wherever I find savings, I’ll work with the town manager and capitalize savings so to return it to people in the form of lower taxes. “I am ready to get to work to rightsize these trends and to increase Front Royal town government’s transparency, responsiveness, and accountability. The following are some of the major issues he wants to work on and resolve: • I will work for a Town Council that is transparent, responsive, and accountable. • I will not vote to raise taxes. • I will examine the ins and outs of the EDA and make sure the town is not disadvantaged as we sort through them. • I support the police and will work to ensure that the FRPD has the resources and training they need to perform their difficult job and remain safe in the process. • I will support and be a friend to local businesses and examine ways the town council helps or hinders businesses to get off the ground Businesses need support to thrive. • The Town Council needs to work to ensure clean water, sound infrastructure, safe streets, thriving businesses, and innovative refuse and recycling programs. • He wants to work to remove the blighted buildings and ensure that the eyesores are removed, and the prop-

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of the Warren County Republican Committee and the Virginia Citizens’ Defense League for his run for Town Council. Lloyd attended college at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va., and law school at The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law in Washington, DC. For much more information on his background, career in government

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purposefully celebrate a fictional, sanitized Confederacy; ignoring the death, ignoring the enslavement, and the terror that it actually stood for.” Landrieu also said in his speech that “After the Civil War, these statues were a part of that terrorism as much as a burning cross on someone’s lawn; they were erected purposefully to send a strong message to all who walked in their shadows about who was still in charge in this city.” Landrieu then honed in on what he thought was the purpose of the Confederacy. Famous ‘Cornerstone speech’ by Alexander Stephens, Vice President of the Confederacy

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By Tom Sayre Warren/Frederick County Report On a sunny yet cool Sunday afternoon, Front Royal Unites met at a pavilion in the Gertrude E. Miller community park along Happy Creek. “Front Royal Unites is a pretty new social justice group that formed in June of this year in the aftermath of George Floyd’s terrible murder,” announced Laura Lee Cascada. Adding in part that “Front Royal Unites hosted the largest rally that Front Royal has ever seen that month. Then this fall following two successful rallies, we have started a campaign to urge the Board of Supervisors to remove and relocate

Cascada states, “Today we are here to tell you why and to hear about the issue from experts.”

the confederate statue that currently sits at our courthouse. “We have flooded the Board of Supervisors at their actual meetings that many of you have probably attended – urging them to remove and relocate the statue. And in August after being overwhelmed several times with our members the Board of Supervisors declared that they would no longer hear this matter on the agenda, but instead they would send it to the ballot and let the citizens decide. So now we are running a campaign called ‘Yes on Question 3’ urging everybody in the community to vote yes on question 3. Today we are here to tell you why and

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Dr. James Gillespie – “Gone with the Wind image of the old south and the confederacy, is very, very deep rooted.”

“The historic record is clear: the Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, and P.G.T. Beauregard statues were not erected just to honor these men, but as part of the movement which became known as The Cult of the Lost Cause. This ‘cult’ had one goal – through monuments and through other means – to rewrite history to hide the truth, which is that the Confederacy was on the wrong side of humanity. First erected over 166 years after the founding of our city and 19 years after the end of the Civil War, the monuments that we took down were meant to rebrand the history of our city and the ideals of a defeated Confederacy. It is self-evident that these men did not fight for the United States of America, they fought against it. They may have been warriors, but in this cause they were not patriots. These monuments

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“Should you have further doubt about the true goals of the Confederacy, in the very weeks before the war broke out, the Vice President of the Confederacy, Alexander Stephens, made it clear that the Confederate cause was about maintaining slavery and white supremacy. He said in his now famous ‘cornerstone speech’ that the Confederacy’s ‘cornerstone rests upon the great truth, that the negro is not equal to the white man; that slavery – subordination to the superior race – is his natural normal condition. This, our new government, is the first, in the history of the world, based upon this great physical, philosophical, and moral truth.’ “Now, with these shocking words still ringing in your ears … I want to try to gently peel from your hands the grip on a false narrative of our history that I think weakens us. And makes straight a wrong turn we made many years ago – we can more closely connect with integrity to the founding principles of our nation and forge a clearer and straighter path toward a better city and a more perfect union.” Cascada makes the argument that “There are those in this town who are clinging desperately to the notion of an idyllic history, a deep-rooted Virginia heritage, that they think the minority is out to destroy. There are others who say the statue is like a stab in the

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The first speaker was Dr. Eugene DeFriest Bétit and he most recently expanded the study of his last book, African Americans’ Experience in North America, 1526 – Present, as well as a version for children of ten years and older, African Americans in American History. He was a docent at Belle Grove, and served as a volunteer with the National Park Service at Cedar Creek Battlefield and as librarian for the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation, all in Middletown. Bétit stated “In 1944 a 16-year-old black girl wrote in an essay that a suitable punishment for Adolf Hitler would be to force him to wear black skin the rest of his life.” He made many points of systematic racism and stated that a white person “can wear any kind of clothing, however you like, without being rated a thug, low life gangster.” Bétit explained that “Blacks have a far higher likelihood of being stopped by the police for minor infractions.” Adding that whites “just don’t see the oxygen we are breathing,” and arguing that the important documents stating that “all men are created equal is at best a joke.” Bétit states that whites are projected to be in the minority by the year 2045. The result: “anxiety”. Bétit pointed out that many “Black children are in substandard schools,” and “White men with criminal records are far more likely to get a job interview than black men without a record.” He said much of his research is in his book called “Collective Amnesia: American Apartheid, African Americans’ 400 Years in North America, 1619 – 2019”, available through Amazon and his website, genebetit.com. Dr. James Gillespie, currently the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Lord Fairfax Community College and who also teaches American History, said he is so “Heartbroken that it took a series of all of these tragedies to make” us look at the true meaning of the statues. Gillespie said, “These monuments are not educational in nature.” They are here to celebrate the confederacy

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and hold it in awe. Adding it is easier to look at what you think is accurate than “to objectively deal with historical reality. It is easier to deal with that than to overhaul everything you have been taught,” and “attachment to a lost cause.” Gillespie explains that he “understands how deep rooted it is, and it is hard.” Let the Voices of the Past Speak to You

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MONUMENT, from 11 ern states to uphold the Fugitive Slave Act, South Carolina’s ordinance states “an increasing hostility on the part of the non-slaveholding States to the institution of slavery, has led to a disregard of their obligations, and the laws of the General Government have ceased to effect the objects of the Constitution.” Further down in the ordinance it states “A geographical line has been drawn across the Union, and all the States north of that line have united in the election of a man to the high office of President of the United States, whose opinions and purposes are hostile to slavery.” Georgia, Mississippi and Texas “ordinances of secession all clearly stated they were leaving because of slavery,” Gillespie said. Mississippi’s ordinance states “Our position is thoroughly identified with the institution of slavery.” Gillespie adding “Texas’ ordinance states ‘We hold as undeniable truths that the governments of the various States, and of the confederacy itself, were established exclusively by the white race, for themselves and their posterity; that the African race had no agency in their establishment; that they were rightfully held and regarded as an inferior and dependent race, and in that condition only could their existence in this country be rendered beneficial or tolerable.’” Suetta Freeman, former local NAACP President, shared how she “was locked out of school at Warren

County High School due to its closure from Massive Resistance to desegregation.” She later returned and graduated in 1962. Freeman said there were 21 of us in the first year. I never rode a school bus for 3 years. There was only class, no sports, nothing but class. In 1955, she and others fought the Warren County Board of Supervisors for a water project to provide town water to the Happy Creek Loop road. The Board failed to uphold their promise to provide water to the Loop’s black neighborhood. They brought in the NAACP and threatened a lawsuit for not adhering to the minutes. They banded together and received a block grant for the water project. Last to speak was Samuel Porter, who is President of Front Royal Unites and is running a write-in campaign for

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American Legion Post 53 appreciates Congressman Ben Cline He nominated Joseph Kilgallen to the Naval Academy becoming the first student ever from WCHS to be appointed

Nancy Hively spoke with Congressman Ben Cline before the American Legion ceremony held to honor him.

By Tom Sayre Warren/Frederick County Report On the evening of Thursday, Oc-

tober 8, the Giles B. Cook Post 53 gave a Certificate of Appreciation to Congressman Ben Cline in recognition and sincere appreciation of out-

standing service and assistance which contributed to the advancement of the American Legion programs and activities dedicated to God and Country. Commander Richard Kinsey presented the award to Cline at the dinner ceremony prior to their regular monthly membership meeting. Kinsey offered these words before presenting the award, “The members of the Giles B. Cook American Legion Post 53 award this certificate of appreciation to Congressman Ben Cline for several reasons. First, he assisted our post through a rough patch earlier this year. And second for nominating Joseph Kilgallen, a prior participant in Boys State from our Post and the grandson of Pip Piplani, the Post’s Sergeant-At-Arms, to the Naval Academy. Joseph is now a Midshipman at the Academy.” Cline, in his acceptance speech, responded in part, “Thank you very much! I can’t tell you how honored I am to be here tonight to receive this certificate. It means the world to me, coming from a group that means so much to me and to this district and to this country. The service of the men and women in the American Legion, especially in this American Legion unit, I have been hearing, is a record of service that you all ought to be awarded a certificate yourselves from us. We are so grateful, especially those of us in Congress who recognize the service that you all have provided. “Many of my colleagues are in the service and some of them have been

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“I was loving that cake because every time I see an American Flag, it is special to me because I have twin 8 year old daughters, and when they were just learning how to talk, Daddy would drive them around and whenever we saw an American Flag flying anywhere, I would say ‘look baby, Daddy’s favorite flag.’ And one of the first things they ever said, when I was driving down the road, I would hear them pipe up, ‘Daddy’s favorite flag!’ as they were pointing out the window to some American flag. Trying to instill that in the next generation of Americans is what it is all about. “And that is why I am so glad your grandson is going to the Academy (referring to Pip Piplani), that is very exciting. And taking those values to Washington these past two years for me has been about service. “One of the first bills I got signed into law was called the ‘Legion Act,’ which was brought to me by your organization and they said, ‘listen our membership is dwindling,’ and that is because you have to have been in active service to be a member in a conflict, designated by Congress as a conflict. So those people who served this country, in the military, during the cold war were not eligible. And other conflicts in the middle east, most recently were not eligible. “So I gladly agreed to co-introduce the bill, to be the lead Republican on the bill, to allow for membership in the Legion to be regardless [of ] when you served. Hopefully that has allowed you to attract some new members, and it will be a boost for the Legion nationwide because the service you do for our nation is second to none,” he said.

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INDICTMENTS 2020 September Indictments July Term Ashley Renee Faulk The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Ashley Renee Faulk, 32, of the 700 block of Benny’s Beach Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNTS ONE and TWO: in the County of Warren, Ashley Renee Faulk did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly, and intentionally possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Methamphetamine. Dates of the offenses were on or about

July 29 and May 24, 2020. John Michael Rutherford The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about February 15, 2020, in the County of Warren, John Michael Rutherford, 21, of the 100 block of Elinore Ln., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously, being the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident in which a person was killed or injured, and in which an attended vehicle was damaged or other attended property was damaged, and such damage val-

ued at $1,000 or more, failed to make a reasonable effort to find the owner or custodian of such property or failed to report the information required by law. Steven Wendell Timbers, Jr. The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about July 7, 2019 in the County of Warren, Steven Wendell Timbers, Jr., of the 7000 block of Academy Rd., Warrenton VA 20187, did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly, and intentionally possess a Schedule II con-

trolled substance, to-wit: Cocaine. Adam Vincent Edwards The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about December 8, 2019 in the County of Warren, Adam Vincent Edwards,

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Early voting has been brisk in our region.

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Hunter Snow Meier The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about February 12, 2019 in the County of Warren, Hunter Snow Meier, age and address unknown, did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly, and intentionally possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Fentanyl.

James Tyler Clater The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or between August 21, 2019 in the County of Warren, James Tyler Clater, age and address unknown, did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly, and intentionally possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Methamphetamine.

Travis Daniel Landacre The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about January 18, 2020 in the County of Warren, Travis Daniel Landacre, 46, of the 100 block of Mongold St., Mathias, WV, did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly, and intentionally possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Methamphetamine.

about June 30, 2020 in the County of Warren, Richard Lee Dixon, 31, of the 400 block of Hamilton Circle, Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously commit an assault or an assault and battery against Officer Eric Suess, knowing or having reason to know that such person was a law enforcement officer engaged in the performance of his public duties.

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Richard Matthew Crouch The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about September 25, 2019 in the County of Warren, Richard Matthew Crouch, 37, of the 200 block of Running Bear Ct., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously manufacture, sell, give, distribute or possess with the intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute, a Schedule II controlled substance to-wit: Methamphetamine.

Theodore Albert Ledwell The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about July 5, 2019 in the County of Warren, Theodore Albert Ledwell, 33, of the 200 block of Cloud St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly, and intentionally possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Cocaine.

Aaron Keith Deavers The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Aaron Keith Deavers, 38, of the 800 block of Remount Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNTS ONE and TWO: in the County of Warren Aaron Keith Deavers did unlawfully and feloniously knowingly, and intentionally possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Methamphetamine. Dates of the offenses were on or about May 24 and July 28, 2020.

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bles would greet me. And if I was outside, I’d call him and he’d often come running. My wife said he acted more like a dog than a cat. There was an overgrown field across the

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From left are Trevor James Lee Sutphin, Hugo Orlando Nunez II and Luis Henrique Jose.

On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, the Front Royal Police Department arrested four individuals for their involvement in an October 5th incident. Trevor James Lee Sutphin, 19, Hugo Orlando Nunez II, 22, and Luis Henrique Jose, 22, of Front Royal were charged with § 18.2-47 Abduction by Force and § 18.2-42 Simple Assault or Battery by Mob. An identified juvenile suspect also faces the same charges. The charges are a result of an investigation that began when a recorded video surfaced of a visibly shaken adult male victim. During the video recording, the victim was forced to apologize to several people. Upon further investigation it was determined the male was lured to an apartment within the Town of Front Royal where he

was allegedly threatened and assaulted. The video was shared repeatedly on Snapchat. The three adult suspects were arrested without incident and transported to Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren (RSW) Regional Jail where they were held without bond. Their first court appearance was scheduled for October 20, 2020 at 10:00 am in Warren County General District Court. The juvenile suspect charges will be heard in the Warren County Juvenile Court. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with further information is asked to contact the Front Royal Police Detective Sergeant J.M. Winner at (540) 636-2208 or by email at jwinner@frontroyalva.com

street from our house. It was his hunting ground. On more than one occasion, he left a dead mouse on our doorstep. I wasn’t overly excited about that, but my wife says that’s what cats do for their owners. Thanks Stubbles. I’ve always been more of a dog person than a cat person. But Stubbles was the best. When I got a job transfer and we moved away, I petted Stubbles for the last time. And may have even shed a tear or two. Ok, I bawled like a baby. I was really gonna miss that guy. And I did. And still do. We heard he disappeared not too long after we’d left. Was he looking for me? My heart says yes. I used to work with a woman who had lots of cats. And still does. Like 10 or more. I wouldn’t want that many, but I’d take another Stubbles any day. On my side of the family, it’s all dogs. Tirzah and Ellie Belle, Marley and Firenze, Oliver and Ellie. And on my wife’s side, all dogs and one cat. Dixie and Kia, Albert and Schotzie, plus Noodles the lone feline.

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Early November, 2020 • Warren/Frederick County Report • Page 19 a forest that has attained great age without significant disturbance and thereby exhibits unique ecological features and might be classified as a climax community -- (historic term for a boreal forest community of plants, animals, and fungi which, through the process of ecological succession in the development of vegetation in an area over time, have reached a steady state. This equilibrium was thought to occur because the climax community is composed of species best adapted to average conditions in that area). Old-growth features include diverse tree-related structures that provide diverse

wildlife habitat that increases the biodiversity of the forested ecosystem. Virgin forests are old-growth forests that have never been logged. The concept of diverse tree structure includes multi-layered canopies and canopy gaps, greatly varying tree heights and diameters, and diverse tree species and classes and sizes of woody debris. All forest stages have an important ecological role to play. The old-growth stage is especially important because of its unique structure. Various canopy layers and berryproducing plants are beneficial for many bird species. In a forest that has not been disturbed for hundreds of years some trees

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will develop hollow cavities. These cavities become important nesting places for animals. In an undisturbed forest some large trees will die and fall, creating yet more habitat: numerous insects, fungi, reptiles and amphibians benefit from the fallen trees. The moisture retained within an oldgrowth forests benefits lichen and mosses, and the species that live among the mosses and lichens. Old-growth forests are one of the few land uses where topsoil is created instead of destroyed. More carbon and nitrogen is retained in an old-growth forest than in forests of other age classes. For improving water quality and air quality there is nothing better than an old-growth forest. Today, less than 5% of Western and only a fraction of 1% of Eastern original forests, on average, remain standing. Whiteoak Canyon, located off Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, is one of the few areas of easily accessible old growth in our area. You can find the other old growth forests in Virginia by going to this website: https://www.oldgrowthforest.net/virginia 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

Rosary procession participants carry a statue of Our Lady of Fatima.

By Tom Sayre Warren/Frederick County Report On Tuesday evening, October 6, there was a well-attended rosary procession initiating from Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Front Royal, through Main street to the Gazebo. October 7 is a feast day of the Catholic Church, the anniversary of the decisive victory of the

combined fleet of the Holy league of 1571 over the Ottoman Navy at the Battle of Lepanto. The rosary was prayed along the way, and at the Gazebo the Catholic priests and the people prayed in unison. Michael Sauer played his guitar while Anthony Smitha led the people in singing. – tom@areaguides.com

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By Tom Sayre Warren/Frederick County Report On October 19, at the Front Royal Town Council regular meeting, the town’s Chief of Police, Kahle Magalis, stated, “Zachery King came to work for the town as a police officer back in July of 2009, and has done a fantastic job. He was assigned to the criminal investigations division in 2013” and went to and graduated from the forensic science academy in 2016. Magalis added, “Zach has been reassigned to the patrol divi-

sion and we are promoting him to Sergeant, but he also serves on the emergency services team. “He is a general instructor in our department and also serves with the Shenandoah Justice Academy teaching basic recruits.” Magalis added, “He will be serving as a patrol Sergeant working the night shift right now,” he concluded, as Jessica King pinned her husband’s new badge on his uniform, with their son River King beaming on. – tom@areaguides.com

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BRIEFS, from 19 they choose to participate. This year the Town of Front Royal will not be sponsoring the annual Hometown Halloween on Main Street due to COVID-19 concerns. However, there will be some businesses on Main Street planning to participate in Halloween festivities on that day. It is highly recommended that everyone should use a flashlight and wear reflective clothing to increase their visibility. Trickor-treaters should only approach residences that have porch lights on and are requested to be off the streets by 9:00pm. Motorists should use extreme caution when driving in neighborhoods where children are on the streets. The Front Royal Police Department will have additional officers on patrol to ensure safety in our community.

Annual Book Sale Oct. 23-24 Samuels Public Library is joining libraries across the nation October 18th-24th to celebrate Friends organizations who do so much to support local libraries around the

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, rest and relax now because it may be a bumpy ride over the next few days. Rely on your energy reserves to make it through. Things will calm down soon enough. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, allow friends to lavish attention on you. You deserve a little more time in the limelight because of all the hard work you have been putting in. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, by making yourself more vulnerable, you can show others how you are compassionate and in tune with your softer side. This may help create alliances. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, try a new and interesting hobby that aligns with your current interests. Don’t worry if it has nothing to do with your profession. It’s okay to branch out. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Make some changes to your wellness routine, Virgo. Changes could help you feel better in your daily life and set the course for many positive things in the future. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 It is always good knowing someone has your back, Virgo. This can be a best friend, a romantic partner, a family member, or even a colleague. It is a relief to have support. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a pleasant routine is essential for improving your mood and outlook. It’s easier to handle stressful situations when you make smart choices. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 There are many things happening

county. The Friends of Samuels Library (FOSL) was established in 1994 and over the years has raised more than $75,000 to support library programs. Currently, FOSL boasts more than 200 members who contribute annually to FOSL, and nearly 30 of these members actively volunteer their time to assist the group with fundraising efforts that include operating Epilogue, a used-book store, sponsoring informative programs and Samuels Library’s annual fundraiser, A Taste for Books, and hosting an annual used book sale. “The library is a priceless asset to the people of our community and our local friends’ organization is dedicated to supporting the very best library programming and resources that are available for free for everyone to enjoy,” said Melody Hotek, FOSL president. This year, FOSL will host their annual fall Book Sale during National Friends of Library Week. The book sale will feature a variety of more than 4000 books and DVDs. The sale will run October 23rd - 24th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm with a special preview night on October 22 for FOSL members only. Books range in price from $.50 $3.00. A special Name-Your-Own-Price Day will be held October 26th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Social distancing guidelines will be in place including a requirement of face coverings, only 10 people will be allowed in book sale area at a time, and entry/ exit to the book sale will take place through patio door ONLY.

around you, and it is best to focus on the positives even in the most hectic times. Immerse yourself in your favorite hobbies. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Being in tune with your feelings is a very good thing this week, Sagittarius. It can help you focus on goals that will make you happy and avoid situations that make you upset. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 You are a natural leader who prefers overseeing projects to getting your hands dirty. But to strengthen authority, you sometimes have to handle some of the nuts and bolts. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Now is the time to increase your income rather than the pressure on you. That means thinking outside the box in terms of additional work. Consider self-employment. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, most of the time you like making your contributions from the background. But lately you are ready to step into the spotlight. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 25 Mia Wasikowska, Actress (31) OCTOBER 26 CM Punk, Wrestler (42) OCTOBER 27 Lonzo Ball, Athlete (23) OCTOBER 28 Julia Roberts, Actress (53) OCTOBER 29 Tracee Ellis Ross, Actress (48) OCTOBER 30 Nia Long, Actress (50) OCTOBER 31 Peter Jackson, Director (59)

“This has been a challenging year for everyone with COVID19,” said Michelle Ross, library director. “We are so thankful for our very active FOSL group that supports our exceptional programming, but also volunteers at our library to help us provide the best services and resources to the citizens of Warren County.”

on sale at the Strasburg Square from 11-4 (after the auction). Proceeds benefit the Strasburg Museum and the Shenandoah Potters Guild. It will be first come, first serve----no pre-orders. A limit of 1 per purchaser will be the rule of the day. There are a limited amount; if they don’t sell out, you may re-enter the line to buy another. If they sell out on this day, there will be no orders taken (only 68 made plus the 2 being auctioned off= 70). If there are leftover inkwells, they will be sold at the Town’s Visitor Center at Hupp’s Hill. At 11:00, the #1 and #50 inkwells(2 prime pieces) will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. A very few of the Shenandoah Potters Guild(makers of the inkwells) will also have some of their own creations for sale.

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Early November, 2020 • Warren/Frederick County Report • Page 21 cantly delayed the new space completion date. However, Waldrep’s commitment to serving her community of clients remotely brought her through those uncertain months to achieve this milestone. “I realized very quickly that achieving my goal of a new salon space would require perseverance and dedication to my mission,” Waldrep said. “I believe that my clients deserve to have the confidence that comes from beautiful hair - even when they were asked to stay at home. We simply found a way to help them achieve that in spite of everything.” During the closure, Waldrep offered Facebook lives so she could answer as many questions as possible about maintaining hair color and cuts while the salon was closed. She even personally delivered hair products that her clients purchased online and over the phone (following Virginia safety and sanitation guidelines). Many clients also purchased gift cards during the shutdown. Bespoke Beauty Loft offers a welcoming atmosphere and warm, friendly service to make clients feel at home. Now, the salon is excited to open its new doors and offer inclusive services to current and new clients. The salon boasts a stylish and inviting

mid-century modern design that emphasizes aesthetic touches while ensuring client safety and sanitation per Virginia state guidelines. It provides services such as cuts, coloring, and smoothing and conditioning treatments. Maintenance packages are also available to ensure clients’ hair color remains fresh and vibrant. “Bespoke Beauty Loft fulfills my lifelong dream of having a space focused on creativity and growth. I’m delighted to help each and every client achieve their hair goals,” said Waldrep. “In a time that has been challenging for all of us, I believe people can refresh their hearts and spirits through selfcare and warm relationships. That’s the type of environment I aspire to create at Bespoke Beauty Loft every day.” New Bespoke Beauty Loft clients can schedule a complimentary consultation with a member of the Bespoke stylist team to discuss their hair goals and share inspiration photos. Appointments can be requested by calling the salon at (540) 508-2406. They are located at 182 Kernstown Commons Blvd., Winchester, VA. Have a short news item/calendar event to send us? Email it to:

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Whip up a classic fall treat Phone scams Over the past couple months, many people have fallen victim to a troubling bunch of reported phone scams targeting Social Security numbers, IRS, technical support calls, fake charity appeals, grandparent scams, where the caller says the grandchild is in jail, lottery scams, insurance scams, website password scams, fake customer service requests and the list goes on. These calls are on the rise across the Commonwealth and across Frederick County.

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Halloween treats take center stage in October. What can be better this time of year than a fresh autumn apple coated in a sweet candy shell? This quintessential fall treat can make Halloween celebrations even more special. This recipe for “Old-Fashioned Caramel Apples,” courtesy of “300 Best Homemade Candy Recipes (Robert Rose) by Jane Sharrock, benefits from the fall harvest while also paying homage to a classic Halloween treat. Old-Fashioned Caramel Apples Makes 12 12 medium apples 2 cups granulates sugar 1 cup packed light brown sugar 2⁄3 cup light corn syrup 1⁄2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup half-and-half (10%) cream or evaporated milk 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups chopped pecans, 11⁄2 cups sweetened ﬂaked coconut or 2 cups crisp rice cereal (optional) 1. Wash and dry the apples. Remove the stems. Insert a popsicle

stick into the stem end of each apple, using a twist-like motion so that the apple will not split. 2. Cover a large countertop area or a large baking sheet with waxed paper. 3. In a large heavy kettle over medium-low heat, bring the granulated and brown sugars, corn syrup, butter, half-and-half and salt to a boil, stirring until the sugars dissolve and the mixture begins to boil. Cook, gently stirring to prevent scorching, to the firm ball stage (246 F). Stir in the vanilla. 4. Remove from the heat. Cool until the mixture thickens slightly. Hold each apple by the wooden skewer and quickly twirl into the caramel, tilting the pan to cover the apple with caramel. Remove the apple from the caramel, allow the excess caramel to drip into the pan and then twirl the apple again to spread the caramel smoothly over the apple. Use a spoon to coat any part of the apple not covered with caramel. If desired, roll the coated apples in the toppings before the caramel sets. Place on the waxed paper until the coating is firm. Store in a cool place.

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BRIEFS, from 21 The IRS and Social Security will not call you by phone. That should be your first clue that the call is a scam. The caller typically will ask for payment in the form of gift cards. If they do not get the gift card information, the police will show up with a warrant and arrest them. This is something the IRS would never do. The IRS almost always makes its first contact via the mail, and it will never demand payment over the phone. The phony callers like gift cards because they are untraceable, and the money can be obtained anywhere. This is a big giveaway that a call is not legitimate and a scam. The Social Security phone scam is by far the most common phone scam this year. Scam calls targeting Social Security numbers accounted for most all fraudulent calls. Victims wire money, send gift cards, or surrender personal information to these scammers. These types of fraud cost Americans millions of dollars. Tell yourself, if it is too good to be true, it probably is. It takes nothing to hang up on the caller. Never give your personal information. When in doubt, call the local law enforcement agency in your immediate area. Please do not be a victim.

Barrington Allen Moore Front Royal man charged with embezzlement at Kentucky Fried Chicken On October 09, 2020 Front Royal Police arrested Barrington Allen Moore, 31, of Front Royal for felony embezzlement and felony possession of a controlled substance. The alleged embezzlement occurred at Kentucky Fried Chicken, located at 807 John Marshall Highway. An investigation determined that over $1,000 had been stolen from the business between August and September of 2020. Upon his arrest, a search of Moore’s person was conducted, and detectives located two bags of white powder reported by

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holiday drawing which may be selected as artwork for the Holiday Writing Contest book of winning entries. Entry forms and guidelines are available at Samuels Library as well as in area schools. All winners will receive a professionally published keepsake booklet, and the first place winners in each grade will receive a gift certificate from Royal Oak Bookshop. All entries must be submitted to Samuels Public Library by 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16th. “It is our pleasure to host this contest each year, and to see how excited parents and children get when they have discovered they have been selected as winners,” said Michal Ashby, Youth Services Supervisor at Samuels Public Library. “Unfortunately, we will not be able to host the annual winners’ reception, due to COVID-19 restrictions, but it is important to give students this opportunity to be creative and express themselves through writing,” Ashby added. Please contact Michal Ashby at Samuels Public Library at (540) 635-3153 if you have any questions.

Samuels Public Library Hosts Holiday Writing Contest Samuels Public Library has announced that its 42nd annual Holiday Writing Contest has begun. This contest is sponsored by Samuels Public Library and Royal Oak Bookshop. All area children, in grades Kindergarten through 12, are invited to enter the Holiday Writing Contest. This co-sponsored contest encourages talented and aspiring young writers to share with us their written word about the winter holiday season. Students may submit either short stories or poems. Simple illustrations may accompany the work. A student may also submit a thematic

Jackson Street shooting On Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at approximately 8:40pm, the Front Royal Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 100 block of W. Jackson Street. When officers arrived on scene, they encountered a male, identified as Clarence Sheppard, 40, of Front Royal, with gunshot wounds to both legs. Sheppard disclosed that he was shot upon exiting his vehicle. The victim was transported to Warren Memorial Hospital and then transferred to Winchester Medical Center, where he received treatment for serious but non-lifethreatening injuries. He has since been released from the hospital. Witnesses stated there were possibly three male suspects all wearing hoodies to conceal their identity. Two of the suspects wore black hoodies and the third suspect wore a white hoodie with striped pants and white shoes. Officers searched the area and a subject was briefly detained in the 500 block of Virginia Avenue whose clothing matched the description given by witnesses. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with any further information is asked to contact Front Royal Police Detective D.L. Fogle at (540) 636-2208 or by email at dfogle@frontroyalva.com

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DRIVERS: SLOW DOWN FOR DEER! Autumn is here and along with colorful leaves, crisp air, and shorter days, deer are on the move. Fall is the breeding season for deer, so deer will be more active over the next couple of months than at any other time of the year. Motorists will also be driving more often in the dark, increasing the likelihood of encountering a deer on the road. Colliding with a deer can cause considerable damage to the animal, people and property. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) recommends the following tips to avoid hitting a deer: 1. Slow down and be attentive, particularly at night (from dusk to dawn). If you see one deer, watch out for others. 2. Deer habitually travel the same areas. Use caution when you see deer crossing signs installed in these areas by the Virginia Department of Transportation.

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3. Apply brakes, even stop if necessary, to avoid hitting a deer, but never swerve out of the lane to miss a deer. A collision with another vehicle, tree or other object is likely to be more serious than hitting a deer. 4. Always wear a seat belt! Even if a collision is unavoidable, you are more likely to avoid injury or death if you are wearing a seat belt. 5. If you hit or kill a deer or bear while driving, immediately report the accident to a Conservation Police Officer or other law enforcement officer in the county or city where the accident occurred. 6. If you kill a deer or bear while driving, you may keep it for your own use if you report the accident to a law enforcement officer where the accident occurred and the officer views the animal and gives you a possession certificate.

Governor Northam signs new laws Governor Northam signed the following laws to support COVID-19 response and recovery efforts: House Bill 5041 (Delegate Head) and Senate Bill 5042 (Senator Kiggans) require the Board of Health to establish protocols related to safe nursing home, hospice, and nursing facility visits. House Bill 5048 (Delegate Sickles) and Senate Bill 5090 (Senator Dunnavant) provide additional clarity to the Virginia Department of Health regarding publication of disease outbreak data. House Bill 5093 (Delegate Watts) and Senate Bill 5117 (Senator Deeds) allow a $500 civil penalty for violations of a Governor’s Executive Order, instead of the Class 1 misdemeanor currently dictated by Virginia Code. House Bill 5047 (Delegate Murphy) strengthens Virginia’s anti-price gouging laws during declared states of emergency. Senate Bill 5039 (Senator Marsden) establishes a formal program for the purchase and distribution of personal protective equipment during a public health threat. House Bill 5087 (Delegate Tran) extends

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the date by which the Virginia Employment Commission is required to establish and implement a short-time compensation program and removes the program’s sunset clause. Senate Bill 5083 (Senator McClellan) requires Virginia school boards to publicly post their plans and strategies for mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Senate Bill 5017 (Senator Boysko) grants the Commonwealth the ability to establish and enforce health standards at local correctional facilities used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or other federal agencies. Governor Northam signed the following laws to reform criminal justice and policing: House Bill 5098 (Delegate Askew) increases the penalty for falsely summoning or giving false reports to law enforcement officers due to an individual’s race, religious conviction, gender, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, or national origin. House Bill 5072 (Delegate Lopez) and Senate Bill 5024 (Senator Lucas) allow the Attorney General to open investigations related to a suspected “pattern or practice” of misconduct among law enforcement officers. House Bill 5062 (Delegate Mullin) and Senate Bill 5033 (Senator Surovell) restore the practice of requiring judges to dismiss charges when both parties (prosecution and defense) agree. Governor Northam proposed changes to the following bills: House Bill 5046 (Delegate D. Adams) and Senate Bill 5080 (Senator Barker) expand Medicaid coverage of telemedicine care. Governor Northam added an emergency clause to make this legislation effective immediately upon passage. House Bill 5115 (Delegate Price) expands eviction protections for Virginians who experienced a loss of wages due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Northam added an emergency clause to make this legislation effective immediately upon passage. House Bill 5058 (Delegate Hope) and Senate Bill 5029 (Senator Lucas) prohibit law enforcement from initiating traffic stops in certain instances. Governor Northam amended this legislation to ensure law enforcement can initiate a traffic stop when an individual is driving at night without the use of both headlights and/or without the use of both break lights.

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P2439 - Certiﬁed Pre-Owned 2019 Ford Edge Titanium SUV, 31k, AWD, Ford 100k Mile Warranty, 19” Sport Alloy Wheels, Hands Free Liftgate, LTE - $26,977

K2000 - 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4x4 SUV, 73k, 6-Speed Manual Transmission, Power Equipment, A/C, Step Up Bars, Bluetooth - $26,877

P2475 - Certiﬁed Pre-Owned 2020 Ford F-150 Truck SuperCrew Cab, 12k, 4x4, Automatic, 2.7L V-6 cyl, 18.0/23.0 mpg City/Hwy, White - Please Call

P2478 - 2019 Ford Expedition Limited SUV, 39k, 4x4, Moonroof, Nav, 3rd Row Seats, Running Boards, Heated/Cooled Seats, Hitch, Bluetooth - $46,977

P2467 - Certiﬁed Pre-Owned 2018 Ford F-150 Truck SuperCrew Cab, 20k, 4x4, Ford 100k Mile Warranty, Nav, Rem Strt, 20” Sport Alloy Wheels - $38,477

P2481 - Certiﬁed Pre-Owned 2019 Ford F-150 Truck Regular Cab, 6k, 4x2, Ford 100k Mile Warranty, Matching Camper Top, Backup Cam - $24,977

P2486 - 2019 Ford Fiesta SE Sedan, 30k, FWD, Backup Cam, Sync w Applink, Keyless Entry, Bluetooth, Sport Alloy Wheels, 1 Owner, Local Trade - $11,977

P2491 - 2018 Ram 3500 SLT Truck Crew Cab, 38k, 4x4, Turbo Diesel, 5th Wheel Pkg, Bluetooth, Class V Hitch, 7 Pin Wiring Harness, Local Trade - $45,877

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P2518 - Certiﬁed Pre-Owned 2020 Ford Ranger Truck SuperCrew, 16k, 4x4, Automatic, 20.0/24.0 mpg City/ Hwy, 2.3L I-4 cyl, Lightning Blue/Black - $37,577

P2484 - 2019 Dodge Journey GT SUV, 30k, AWD, Sport Alloy Wheels, 7 Pass Seating, 3rd Row Seats, Backup Cam, Alpine Sound Sys, Bluetooth - $18,877

P2523 - Certiﬁed Pre-Owned 2019 Ford Flex Limited SUV, 27k, AWD, Ford 100k Mile Warranty, Moonroof, Nav, 19” Sport Alloy Wheels, Rem. Start - $27,877

P2542 - Certiﬁed Pre-Owned 2019 Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible, 31k, RWD, Ford 100k Mile Warranty, Backup Cam, Rear Spoiler - $32,877

P2601 - 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SE Wagon, 71k, AWD, 6-Spd Manual, Moonroof, Heated Leather Seats, Sport Alloy Wheels, One Owner - $17,977

P2529 - 2020 Dodge Durango R/T SUV, 13k, AWD, Blacktop Pkg, Power Moonroof, Apple Carplay, 3rd Row Seats, Heated/Cooled Leather Seats - $40,677

T2074A - Certiﬁed Pre-Owned 2016 Ford F-150 Truck SuperCrew Cab, 37k, 4x4, Moonroof, Nav, Voice Activation, Remote Start, Backup Cam - $35,977

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T8019B - Certiﬁed Pre-Owned 2019 Ford Edge Titanium SUV, 29k, AWD, Ford 100k Mile Warranty, Remote Start, Blind Spot Monitoring Sys - $26,977

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