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Older animals find a haven at Gray Face Acres Senior Dog Rescue By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report A sad fact of life is that when animals get too old to be of use and either start to require more care or the situation becomes too difficult, some humans are quick to discard, abuse or
neglect them, although there are also legitimate reasons why they have to be given up. Georgia Dodson, who runs the organization called Gray Face Acres Senior Dog Rescue, (GFA) works very hard with the help of an all-volunteer team to do everything she can to give
older dogs a fighting chance to be adopted, fostered and cared for as they get near their end. She said that she became involved in rescuing the elderly animals when she adopted a poodle named Carla and met Debbie and Bob Gretz who founded the organization in 2016. Georgia related that when Debbie retired and volunteered with the SPCA, she realized there was a real need for a safe space for senior dogs and was so concerned that she brought many of them home. That became the impetus for establishing a rescue focused on older dogs. Since they owned a lot of land, Debbie based the rescue out of their home and focused her time on the animals who needed her, even though finding people who wanted them was difficult. When she sold her place last year Georgia stepped in to take over the work. She said that the core volunteers welcomed her and filled her in on the organization’s background, then she began to adopt older dogs from shelters. “The first dog I pulled was from a man who had Alzheimers, so I picked her up and brought her here where a veterinarian worked with her for a long time,” she said.
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Lambchop (aka Lamby), a very small toy breed Maltese, is also homed at Gray Face Acres Senior Dog Rescue. She has a few deformities, is inbred and has kidney disease, no teeth, a jaw the size of half a pencil, and no soft palate. It’s hard for her to eat and keep on weight. She is in hospice care at GFA. Photos courtesy of Georgia Dodson.
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This is Miracle, a female Yorkshire Terrier who has been bred numerous times over the course of about 12 years. The photos show her before getting care from folks at Gray Face Acres Senior Dog Rescue and after, in her favorite PJs. They say, “Miracle has so much heart. She’s been a warrior her whole life and we see that every day with her - her fight. Miri is struggling though. She has gained a pound as a GFA gal, but she is still a four-pound dog.
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This endeavor eventually led her to take in two female dogs. They are named Miracle, a.k.a. Miri, and Lambchop a.k.a. Lamby, both of whom are currently being cared for at GFA and are basically in a hospice situation.
Miri was at the vet on the day of this interview, and Georgia gave a little of her history and present condition. “She’s very fragile, has two tickborne illnesses, is not spayed and has a hernia that can’t be repaired because
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“I now have to make decision about death,” she said. “I want to be there for the dog so it’s not just about my feelings. It’s difficult and the sad but important part of the job is to foster the dog, warm it up and heal it up.” The four permanent and two foster dogs she has kept are through Gray Face Acres, and many others have been moved to help them with the work that they do there, and the organization is growing. To let people know about their work, they place information on Facebook and put the dogs on Petfinder. Dogs come from states like Kentucky, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, West Virginia, Missouri and Washington, D.C., but most are local. Since Sept 2019, they’ve pulled in 137 dogs, and a few days ago, they had the 96th adoption. She said 29 others more are in care and with adoptable fosters and hospice. “We try to help any dog, but mostly we don’t transport them, and we also have people who give dogs directly to us,” she said. The work has attracted others. Volunteers come onsite to help, girl scouts made blankets for the dogs in August of 2019 and they have a lot of following on Facebook. Folks at the shelter work with pet groomers in their area and have established a pet food pantry called “Hand Up.” There’s
an Amazon wish list where people can donate things, and they’ve organized a Food Drive and she saw in Paypal, that a donation from Australia had come in. “We’re always surprised how people want to adopt old and crusty dogs even though they’re old and need vet care, don’t have teeth and need a lot of dental care, and may not be spayed or neutered. We feel it’s our place to help them, and get them comfortable,” she said. “It’s been really cool get some really bad and difficult cases and we’ve been very successful in cases where dogs are just a mess. It’s hard for us, but the good outweighs the bad-to know we’re playing a good part in the world, to find and foster one until the end of the dog’s life.” “It doesn’t pay the bills, but I love it. We do our part, one dog at a time,” Georgia concluded. They’ve been organizing campaigns and fundraisers and just recently, a notice on Facebook offers a way for folks to help the Rescue and get photos of their pets. The studio of Lance and Lili Pet Photography is located in Ashburn, Va., and they have offered to do Holiday mini sessions for pups for friends, fans and followers. They will be holding them on Saturday, November 28 and Saturday, December 5.
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Ex-EDA head defense may involve alleged, secret settlement Jennifer McDonald claims money she spent was from sexual harrassment agreement, pleads Fifth when pressed By Tom Sayre Warren/Frederick County Report On Friday, November 13, former Front Royal/Warren County Economic Development Director (EDA) Director Jennifer Rae McDonald had two completely separate bankruptcy hearings in one day - her Chapter 7 filing for MoveOn8 LLC, and her personal Chapter 7 bankruptcy hearing. MoveOn8 LLC Chapter 7 Bankruptcy filing First up was the MoveOn8 hearing and Stephen Scott, Chapter 7 trustee, substitute trustee handled the 341 Meeting, MoveOn8 filing. Attorney Stephen Metz represented McDonald. Attorneys appeared for Donald Poe, the town of Front Royal, the Industrial
Development Authority of Front Royal and Warren County (IDA), (another name for the EDA) and a Department of Justice trustee participated in the MoveOn8 hearing. Many other people were on the call listening and sometimes speaking during McDonald’s hearing, including Donald Bowling who leases the house owned by MoveOn8 at 1321 Happy Creek Road, Front Royal. Questioned by trustee Stephen Scott, McDonald testified that she was a member and co-manager of MoveOn8 LLC, 158 Faith Way, Front Royal, VA 22630. She said she was a co-member and co-manager with Donald F. Poe, and the percentage of ownership was 70% McDonald and 30% Poe. She set up the entity in September of 2018 for residential and real estate investment. McDonald testified that the lease on the house on Happy Creek Road had
expired, was currently on a month to month basis, and the rent was set at $1,200 a month and does not include any utilities. McDonald said the tenant was not current on the rent with the last paid rent payment being in March of 2019. McDonald said Donald Poe had gone to court and tried to evict the tenants but was unsuccessful. Scott asked McDonald for her attorney’s contact information in the eviction case so he could gather more pertinent information of the status of the eviction case.
County Sheriff Daniel McEathron and McDonald each had a 50 percentmember ownership of DaBoyz. McDonald said she had the intention of placing residential homes and a school on the property. McDonald said she incurred and paid for in full around $50,000 in expenses and services such as engineering fees and plans wherein such expenses, costs and purchases became a source of much questioning with an interesting take or twist from McDonald.
Question: “Who would have paid for that?” Answer: “MoveOn8 paid for that.” Question: “And where did it get its income other than from renting out the house to tenants at $1,200 a month?” Answer: “There was income that was available to MoveOn8.” Question: “What was the source of that income?” There is a long pause and Scott states, “Hello?”
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Answer: “That is correct.� Question: “So you had a settlement agreement that you were going to be getting money from and you were going to be using those funds at least in part to fund the development through MoveOn8, is that correct?� Answer: “That is correct.� Question: “And did you receive those settlement funds?� Answer: “A portion of those funds, yes sir.�
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Donald Bowling spoke up near the end of the hearing and stated that he is one of the tenants at 1321 Happy Creek Road. Bowling said that McDonald stated approximately $400,000, a loan paid by Donald Poe to be a part of MoveOn8, was used for renovation to that property located on Happy Creek Road. Bowling disputed that and said he couldn’t see where she fixed up the property because when he moved into that house there wasn’t really a whole lot of renovation done. Bowling said the bathroom flooring in the house needed renovation and he fixed it because none of it was completed.  Bowling said that much of Odom’s furniture was left in the house with some other personal belongings. Bowling added “I am not sure where $400,000 went into the property.�   McDonald’s Personal Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filing
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EDA, from 7 Not a part of McDonald’s bankruptcy filing is Thomas H. Sayre’s previously successful garnishment and collection of $8,167.74 on March 20, 2020 in the Warren County General District Court from his defamation award (which is a part of McDonald’s bankruptcy proceeding) in the total amount of $21,016.08. To our knowledge that is the only successful judgment to hold McDonald accountable and collect any money from her to date. McDonald’s alleged (and elusive) sexual harassment settlement As previously reported, McDonald says she is owed money from the EDA – $6.5 million for a sexual harassment agreement that no one can find, including McDonald. Trustee Bob Stevens asked McDonald, “Is that subject to a set-off in any way,” and McDonald answered, “Yes sir.” Department of Justice Attorney Webb King, went first and asked a number of questions of McDonald: Was the settlement with Warren County or the IDA? Answer, “IDA.” Question: In your testimony you stated it was originally for $6.5 million, but the schedule states ‘unknown?’ Why does the schedule state ‘unknown?’ After a long pause and some babbling around, McDonald answers, “Because there are evaluation issues of that agreement.” Question: “What are the evaluation issues?” Answer: McDonald asserted her 5th Amendment right. Question: “Let’s take a step back, is there a written document that sets out this settlement agreement between you and the IDA?” Answer: “Yes.”
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the bankruptcy matter but is her counsel in the other civil and criminal litigation and is counseling her. “Webb, this is Bob, while they are doing that, is there somebody on the line from the EDA?” Greg Harold, a current EDA board member and secretary, and son of the local bankruptcy attorney Douglas Harold, introduced himself and noted, “I have not seen an official copy of the agreement located in the office.”
At this point Cullen Seltzer, an attorney with Sands Anderson and representing the EDA in their civil case against McDonald and others, interjected that, “I was just listening to these examinations.” Adding, “I can represent to the court that we have investigated the existence of this agreement. It is our understanding and belief that no such agreement exists.” We interject and ask Seltzer “So does that mean you all have done a complete
search and you have found no such agreement?” Selter interestingly answers, “Mr. Sayre, this is Cullen Seltzer again, I can tell you that without getting into the particulars or the nature of the inquiry, we’ve made a number of inquiries appropriate to try to determine if any such agreement exists, and we have found that it does not. The whole reason I am answering Mr. Sayre as to complete inquiries, because complete is a little bit
in the eyes of the beholder, made with appropriate people who would know of the existence of the agreement. We answer ‘Okay.” William “Billy” Biggs, the former long-term EDA treasurer that McDonald identified as one who would have direct knowledge of the $6.5 million sexual harassment settlement agreement stated in an exclusive interview with this newspaper that, “No, I have no knowledge of that at all Tom. Good gracious.” He added, “You know, Tom, she is almost just like a pathological liar. I mean you can’t hardly believe anything she says that I can see.” Former EDA attorney Blair Mitchell weighs in
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Local folks protest clear-cutting on Happy Creek Greenway Riverkeeper said, “This is not just for ourselves or our kids, but for future generations and the town of Front Royal.” of 10 groups, and notably for this article, Front Royal/Warren County Tree Stewards, Shenandoah Riverkeepers, Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River and Sustainability Matters. The absence of trees is obvious on the right when driving south along Happy Creek on Commerce Ave., and just before the right turn on to South Street toward the Royal Plaza Shopping Center, Residents along there have lamented their loss, as the 1,300-foot stretch
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was formerly protected from the traffic noise and fumes and commercial views by the trees and the creek was accessible for wading, cooling off and enjoying its soothing beauty. Folks who gathered by the creek listened to detailed and scientific observations and suggestions for the future handling of the creek from three speakers at the event, Shenandoah Riverkeeper Mark Frondorf and two Tree Stewards representatives, Todd and Whitney Stafford. During the talk, their words were
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CREEK, from 10 replacing it with rip-rap (large rocks) takes away the riparian buffer that Happy Creek has had up to that point. According to Wikipedia, “a riparian buffer or stream buffer is a vegetated area near a stream, usually forested, which helps shade and partially protect the stream from the impact of adjacent land uses. It plays a key role in increasing water quality in associated streams, rivers, and lakes, thus providing environmental benefits.” He said that they have no problem with rip rap being placed 60 feet next to the bridges to keep them clear of debris, but that it is not optimum for all of the banks, and one of the effects of removing shade trees and channelizing the water, is elevating the temperature of the water. “This is incredibly sad. Virginia stocked trout streams around the state and we have a trout stream here in beautiful Front Royal, but downstream, if we have bath water, the fish will die,” he said. “It’s depressing, but we are not going to be stopped. This is not just for ourselves or our kids, but for future generations and the town of Front Royal.” Front Royal Warren County Tree Stewards President Melody Hotek, who had invited us to the event, added to his statement. She noted that this method of clearing is a step backward for our area, and offered this quote below from an employee at the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality referencing
Front Royal Vice Mayor William Sealock and Shenandoah Riverkeeper Mark Frondorf discussed some of the issues surrounding the clear-cutting and recent removal of the riparian buffer at Happy Creek during the protest that attracted about 100 local people on November 21.
Chris, Stephani, son Victor Leyboldt and seven more children live across the street from the clear-cut area. They can be seen in front of the commercial view they now have instead of trees. They also weighed in on how the tree cutting has affected them and the neighborhood.
the work done years ago to create the riparian buffer at Happy Creek. “I am very familiar with the restoration site there on Happy Creek and have held it up as a great example of stream restoration many times! I believe that the Shenandoah Valley Pure Water Forum included it on a watershed tour for one of their annual meetings several years ago,” the DEQ employee stated. “That restoration has been reversed with the current destruction. We used to be a model for other communities,” Hotek commented.
“I attended the protest because I was invited (all the Front Royal Town Council members were invited, as well as the mayor) and wanted to see what was going on,” he said. When asked where the project stood now and if there was still a “stop order” on further work, he was very clear. “The stop order is not in place,” he said. “We went through the data, with what they gave us and the (installation of ) rip rap work will go on as scheduled. He had been aware that when the trees were cut, there was a work order
She added that the tree Stewards have been willing and able to perform many kinds of tree maintenance and planting in the area and will continue to do so. “We spent hours and hours thinning out at the creek two years ago and now they cut down what we did. There was no communication,” she said. William Sealock, Front Royal Town Councilman and vice mayor was present at the protest on November 21 and was later available by phone on November 30 to answer questions on the issue.
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that trees over four-inches in diameter were to be left in place, but he said that, according to ISA tree arborist David Means, more than 115 trees over that measurement were cut. “The landscaping company hired by the town who did that was fired,” Sealock added. The council heard from the “Save Happy Creek Coalition” group at the November 23rd meeting, but no vote was taken, he said. Sealock noted that until the council meets as a group, and votes on the is-
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CREEK, from 12 sue, a decision won’t be made for future work on the creek. “But if they beautify it with different trees, it will look great when finished, it will be beautiful,” he said. But the trees are gone that have taken years to grow, and their protection and beneficial presence is no longer there. Town Councilwoman Lori Cockrell when contacted said she met with Tree Steward David Means and Frondorf and also participated in a webinar the coalition conducted. She admitted that she doesn’t know what the next steps are, but said the experience was positive and she was impressed with the demeanor of all the representatives who spoke at the council’s November 23 meeting, saying that they were sharing information, not attacking and the attitude was, “Hey, let’s all work together.” “We have to get the plan approved again and we’ll have to look at,” she said. “We may have changes we’ll have to explore. We’re under the Consent Order to get it done by December 31, so we may have to get an extension.” The Leyboldt family lives across the street from the clear-cut area and are not happy with what has been done. Chris and Stephani told how they moved here 17 years ago, “to have a lot of kids and live in the country.” They’ve succeeded with the first goal and now have eight children, but their dream of a country view and environment has changed with the cutting. “We took walks every day, but without the trees it is too hot, the ducks and deer are gone. The kids played in the creek and now I have to drive them somewhere else,” Stephani said. “They took down our fort,” accused one of their children. They said the reasons they were giv-
Front Royal Tree Stewards President Melody Hotek said there was no public hearing and environmental groups were not contacted before the clear-cutting on Happy Creek was done.
en for the action was that it would cut down on criminal activity and flooding, neither of which they have experienced since moving there. Also, their view is now Commerce Avenue traffic and the commercial establishments across it. When contacted, Interim Town Manager Matthew Tederick was willing to talk about what led up to the decision and what he believes will come next. He said the work was begun after paying a fine to the DEQ on May 5 of this year. After that, on June 18, the DEQ and the water control board gave them a Supplemental Environmental
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of your tax dollars. Gaining access to these documents is easy: www.opengovva.org/virginias-foia-resources. Then, in a letter to the council and Warren County Supervisors, the coalition set out these hopes for the future of the creek: • To adapt and develop an improved plan in line with current environmental practices to mitigate further damage to the Happy Creek stream bed and banks. • Support efforts to consult with environmental experts, federal agencies and local conservation organizations to assure the Town is following best practices for our waterways. “Benefits derived from vegetated riparian buffers, especially forested buffers, include water quality enhancement, stormwater and flood water management, stream bank and shoreline stabilization, water temperature modification, wildlife habitat protection, and absorption of airborne pollutants. These benefits can translate into increased quality of life and real savings for the community.” (excerpt from page 5 of the Riparian Buffers Guidance Manual published by the Virginia Department
of Conservation and Recreation) • Encourage limiting use of rocks (riprap) to bridge areas and not lining both banks as set out in the original plan. • The goal is to prevent channelizing the waterway, which increases velocity, water temperatures, and destruction of wildlife habitat. • We recommend leaving existing stumps in place to prevent erosion and generate re-growth and replanting native trees and shrubs along upper banks to absorb pollutants, control noise, and improve the quality of life for residents and pedestrians enjoying the Royal Shenandoah Greenway. • We also recommend that the “bench” remains intact. The bench is that flat area you see below street level formed naturally by the stream itself during flood periods. The bench allows excess water to spread out, forming puddles as it recedes, for absorption by tree roots and soil. • Eliminating this bench by stripping it bare and “sloping” it into a sharp angle lined with riprap will “channelize” Happy Creek into a water slide, increasing water velocity and volume that will destroy wildlife habitat and
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increase damage to businesses and homes downstream. • We support installation of riprap only as needed within 100 feet of the creek’s bridges, interspersed with lowgrowing native shrubs and grasses. • The areas where roots have been removed should be stabilized and grasses recommended by the Department of Conservation and Recreation should be planted for two years while native trees and shrubs are re-established. “The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources provided thoughtful and insightful comments regarding the Happy Creek project,” they said. “Unfortunately, signatories to the Consent Order and Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) overlooked them entirely.” Members of the coalition look forward to “bringing all parties together to the SEP, along with the Urban Forestry Advisory Commission, Tree Stewards, and other concerned citizens to develop an overall plan for Happy Creek, taking into account public comment and standards-based code to prevent erosion and flooding from further development upstream while ensuring that Happy Creek maintains healthy water quality in a peaceful, natural
setting with habitat for birds, fish, and other wildlife.” This was echoed by Frondorf. “We’d like the Supplemental Environmental Project to be stopped, and all the signatories to come together and revise, take a fresh look at it and in a manner that is palatable for the stream and the residents of the town of Front Royal,” he said. The Happy Creek update from the environmental group Sustainability Matters was hopeful. “We’re delighted to share that, thanks to the educational efforts of the Save Happy Creek Coalition, the Front Royal Town Council has reconsidered plans to replace Happy Creek’s riparian buffer with turfgrass and large rocks. In consultation with the environmental community, they’re now exploring eco-friendly options to remedy the damage that was done. Thank you, everyone who participated in this emergency effort, and Town Council members for being willing to learn and reassess!” To see the video with the Front Royal Town Council, visit: https:// frontroyalva.new.swagit.com/videos/107544 – carol@areaguides.com
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Friday, December 4, 2020: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Friday Night: Rain. Low around 39. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Saturday: A chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53.
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ENGLE’S ANGLE: “Red and Green” by Kevin S. Engle Casinos don’t like it when you count cards, particularly at the blackjack table. I’ve been doing it for years. But not aces and one-eyed jacks. I’m more interested in the holiday kind. Christmas cards. It’s that time of year. The time to write the annual Christmas letter, take the family photo and send out those holiday greetings. Last year we mailed 62 cards but only got 35 in return. How do I know? Because I’m a card counter. I even have an Excel spreadsheet to keep track of it all. Doesn’t everybody? Un huh. It’s color-coded. If we sent a card to you and you sent one to us, your name and address are in black. The ones in red are the people we sent a card to but who didn’t return the favor. Ones in green are the opposite. They sent one to us but we didn’t oblige. If you don’t count the local heating and air conditioning company who inspects our furnace, two names from last year’s list are in green. The first is our financial advisor. We’ve known this guy for years and he sends us a card every December. I always send him an email thanking him and wishing his family a Merry Christmas but we don’t send a card. Maybe we should. The second green name belongs to one of my wife’s cousins. We’d never exchanged cards before. Last year, right before the big day, we got one from her. We should’ve sent her one but didn’t. I get it. Some people just don’t send cards. We have a few of those on our list.
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We’ve been mailing them a holiday greeting for years, and they rarely, if ever, send one back. So what do we do this year? Who gets chopped and who gets added? It’s a conversation my wife and I have every December. If you’re a former coworker and your name has been red for several years, you just might get chopped. If you’re red and a relative, you’ll probably make the cut, again. And if we crossed paths this year for the first time and we like you enough, you just may get added. Aren’t you lucky? If there’s anyone out there who’s thinking of sending us a card, that’d be great. Before you do, I have a few requests, if it’s not too much to ask. First of all, no glitter. Please. I can’t stand it. It gets everywhere. You can usually tell which cards have it before even opening them. If there’s glitter on the inside, it’s typically on the envelope too. Those get opened over the garbage can. Secondly, if the only time we keep in touch is during the holidays, can you at least write a sentence or two telling us something? Like why you moved to Sweden to
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Dear Timmy, Mistletoe (genus Phoradendron) is a semiparasite plant that prefers to freeload on oak trees, but also appears on other hardwoods such as sycamores, black gums, maples, walnuts, and elms. Botanists classify mistletoe as a semi-parasite because, although it thrusts its roots into the host tree for water, it manufactures and uses its own chlorophyll. Most mistletoe seeds are spread by birds that eat the drupes (a fleshy fruit with thin skin and a central stone containing the seed, e.g., a plum, cherry, almond, or olive.) Depending on the species of mistletoe and the species of bird, the seeds are regurgitated from the crop, excreted in their droppings, or stuck to the bill, from which the bird wipes it onto a suitable branch. Once a mistletoe plant is established on its host, it usually is possible to save a valuable branch by pruning and judicious removal of the wood invaded by the haustorium (the mistletoe’s slender “straw”), if the infection is caught early enough. Some species of mistletoe can regenerate if the pruning leaves any of the haustorium alive in the wood. Pre-Christian cultures regarded the mistletoe’s white berries as symbols of male fertility. The Romans associated mistletoe with peace, love and understanding, and hung it over doorways to protect the household. In the Christian era, mistletoe in the Western world became associated with Christmas as a decoration under which lovers are expected to kiss. The tradition dictated that a man was allowed to kiss any woman standing underneath mistletoe, and that bad luck would befall any woman who refused the kiss. One variation on the tradition stated that with each kiss a berry was to be plucked from the mistletoe, and the kissing must stop after all the berries had been removed. (NOTE: Do not eat the berries. Most adults can eat a few berries without harm, but children and
pets are at risk of poisoning.) One of the earliest references to mistletoe traditions in popular music is the 1952 hit ‘I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus’, which was originally sung by Jimmy Boyd and has been covered by many singers. More recent Christmas songs referring to mistletoe traditions include ‘Merry Christmas Everyone’ by Shakin’ Stevens (1991), ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ written and performed by Mariah Carey (1994) and ‘Mistletoe’ by Justin Bieber (2011). 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
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Cross and Blue Shield members continued in-network access to Valley Health caregivers and services After working for several months on a new contract, Valley Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield today announced a new agreement that will keep Valley Health physicians and hospitals in Anthem’s provider networks. Details of the new agreement were not disclosed. “We are pleased to announce a new longterm agreement with Anthem that ensures in-network access to the physicians and caregivers our patients know and trust,” said Valley Health President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Nantz. “We recognize negotiations have been stressful for our patients and are pleased to bring this matter to a close.” Anthem is the largest health insurer in Virginia and it was essential that Valley Health reach an agreement to serve thousands of community members who rely on Anthem or other Blue Cross and Blue Shield affiliates for their health insurance. “We appreciate Anthem’s trust in Valley Health as their partner and their willingness to make the investment in high-quality healthcare for their members,” Nantz said. The new agreement provides Anthem customers uninterrupted, in-network access to Valley Health caregivers and services through 2023. “Prioritizing the health of our communities is more important than ever, which is why we are pleased to have reached this agreement, which protects affordability for consumers and ensures our members have access to quality care at Valley Health,” said Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield President Jeff Ricketts. “We value this continued partnership with Valley as we work together to tackle the current pandemic and improve lives and communities here in Virginia.” Valley Health encourages patients with any additional questions to call 1-866-414-
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Christmas Scavenger Hunt Santa needs your help! His elves went to play in the park and have lost their way back to Santa’s Workshop. The elves are lost somewhere in Gertrude Miller and Lions Park; we have a map that may help you locate them. Each elf represents a letter, and once you find all the elves, you can help us unscramble our Christmas message. Once you have the message, please submit to twalker@warrencountyva.net. If you submit the correct phrase, you will be entered into our Christmas Scavenger Hunt drawing for several prizes. The scavenger hunt will be open from December 7, 2020 through December 18, 2020, and this activity is for children 13 years of age and younger. Messages must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday December 18, 2020. Winners will be announced live via Facebook on Monday, December 21, 2020. Registration information can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center, Monday through Friday, 8:00
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BRIEFS, from 17 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., evening and weekend hours may vary, at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@warrencountyva.net. This program is eligible for online registration; visit us on the web at parksandrecreation.warrencountyva.net
ly Parton’s Imagination Library The Warren Coalition held the HALO (Help All Little Ones) Read Kick-Off event on Sunday, November 22nd, near Fantasy Land playground. Adorned with train tracks and featuring safe, socially-distanced activities, the event was the first opportu-
nity for the youngest children of Warren County to sign up for free books. The Warren Coalition’s HALO Read program is an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The Imagination Library mails free books to registered children, ages 0-4. The goal of the program is to develop a
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Sunday, December 12, 2020: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM • Come join the staff of Warren County Parks and Recreation and get your picture taken with the North Pole’s jolliest elf, Santa! • We have put together a brunch box for you to enjoy. The box contains seasonal crafts and delicious treats. • Photos with Santa will be taken and printed on site while adhering to social distancing guidelines. • Pictures with Santa are for children under 10 years old who must be accompanied by an adult. • Only 25 people will be allowed in the building at a time.
Denise Hackney gives a coloring book to a child during the HALO Read KickOff Event on November 22nd. Photo by Celeste Brooks.
Free book program for kids Registrations still being accepted for the Warren Coalition’s affiliate program of Dol-
life-long love of reading. “We were blessed with good weather and a great group of volunteers who read books to the children, played games with them, and handed out coloring books,” said Joyce Jenkins-Wimmer, the HALO Read coordinator. “It was a strong start for a brand-new program. We look forward to growing it throughout the next year.” Families can still register for HALO Read. Registration forms will be distributed at pre-schools, churches, and other venues around the county. A registration form may be obtained from the Warren County Community Center, located at 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, VA. It may also be downloaded from https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/ affiliate/VAWARREN/
HALO Read is administered by the Warren Coalition, in partnership with Warren County Public Schools and WHAT MATTERS. The Warren Coalition thanks the Founding Sponsors of the HALO Read program, including American Woodmark, Windcrest Foundation, and the Middleburg Library Advisory Board. In addition to these, Rotary District 7570 provided a collaborative district grant in partnership with the Rotary Club of the Northern Shenandoah Valley, Rotary Club of Warren County and Rotary Club of Front Royal. The Rotary grant will sponsor 100 newborns through the entire five-year program, while also providing literacy materials to the Front Royal Light up Academy and Maisha Home for Children in Uganda. Many generous indi-
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Cost: $10.00 per person Limit: 50 participants Pre-registration recommended Registration information can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours may vary. (540) 635-1021 or email wcccinfo@warrencountyva.net
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Shenandoah Valley Golf Club William Frederic Turner William Frederic Turner, known to all as Bill or Big Bill, passed away following an extended illness on November 20th, 2020 at the age of 65. Born in Washington, DC, Bill was raised in the Mount Vernon area of Fairfax County, growing up in the subdivisions of Hollin Hall and Kirkside. Attending Hargrave Military Academy and graduating from Patterson Preparatory School, Bill continued his education at Wesley College, Northern Virginia Community College and George Mason University. As a young man he worked for FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and as a courier for CBS where he had the opportunity to meet several renowned newscasters. For the bulk of his career, he worked as a construction lab technician and inspector for numerous public and private projects in the DC area, including job sites at the initial Metro stations, National and Dulles airports. In 2009 he moved to his parents’ vacation home on Blue Mountain in Front Royal, Virginia where he became active in Warren County’s Republican party. He is survived by his sister, Gretchen Turner Almstead of Manassas, VA, two nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends. A private graveside service will be conducted at a family cemetery in Nanticoke, MD where he summered at his beloved grandparents’ home throughout his boyhood.
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Mid December, 2020 • Warren/Frederick County Report • Page 19 vidual donors have contributed as well. Warren Coalition is a nonprofit agency established in 1994 to help fill the gaps in health care and substance abuse awareness to the community. The Coalition began under the guidance of Warren Memorial Hospital as an outreach project, but it has
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Letters to Santa Did you know that Warren County Parks and Recreation has a great relationship with Santa Claus? He will be stopping by the Warren County Community Center on December 13, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Virginia State Police report no charges in officer involved shooting On December 1, 2020, the Winchester Police Department (WPD) was notified by the Virginia State Police and Commonwealth’s Attorney Marc Abrams that no charges would be sought in the officer involved shooting on Massanutten Terrace on November 11th that resulted in the death of 52-year-old Winchester resident Eric Clark. At the request of Chief John R. Piper, the
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to take pictures with you. This year Santa asked if we could help get letters from kids to him so he could respond back to them before Christmas. Of course we said that we are happy to help! Visit our website for information on how to properly send your letter to Santa: parksandrecreation.warrencountyva.net Letters to Santa will be accepted from December 7, 2020 through December 16, 2020, and letters are for children 10 years of age and younger. Letters must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. More information can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., evening and weekend hours may vary, at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@warrencountyva.net.
Trinity and Jeffrey get ready to race up the stairs on a recent warm evening under the glow of Christmas lights at this home in Shenandoah Shores decorated by their mom Jessica and Gary. Courtesy photo.
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Saturday December 5, 2020 7:00 am – 1:00 pm Warren County High School $5.00 – pancakes & sausage w/ butter and syrup packets
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BRIEFS, from 19 Virginia State Police (VSP) Bureau of Criminal Investigation was asked to investigate the incident. The VSP presented their comprehensive findings to Mr. Abrams, who issued the attached statement justifying the actions of Corporal S. O’Connor. Chief Piper commended the professionalism and bravery demonstrated by his officers, stating that “If it were not for the actions taken by the men and women of the WPD, other lives may have been lost that day. No one enters the law enforcement profession wanting to take a life; however, when circumstances exist which require the use of deadly force to protect officers or citizens, then our community should feel comfort knowing our officers are well trained, properly equipped, and prepared.” Now that the investigation has been completed, the WPD will conduct an administrative review of the incident. Previously, Winchester had released the following: “A Winchester resident is dead following an encounter with officers that occurred shortly after 7:00 a.m. on November 11, 2020. Winchester Police (WPD) were dispatched to the 2400 block of Massanut-
ten Terrace for a report of a man damaging a neighbor’s car with a sledgehammer. When officers arrived on scene, the male, later identified as Eric Clark, 52, of Massanutten Terrace, exited his apartment with a rifle, firing several shots at them. A WPD officer with 12 years of service, who is not being named at this time, was able to return fire with his patrol rifle, striking the male. Clark was pronounced deceased at the scene.”
Pictures with Santa Come join the staff of Warren County Parks and Recreation and get your picture taken with the North Pole’s jolliest elf, Santa! We have put together a brunch box for you to enjoy. The box contains seasonal
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crafts and delicious treats. Photos with Santa will be taken and printed on site. Pictures with Santa are for children under 10 years old and must be accompanied by an adult. Cost for the pictures with Santa event is $10.00 per person. Event is limited to 50 participants; preregistration is recommended. Only 25 people will be allowed in the building at a time. Pictures with Santa will be on held Sunday, December 13, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Warren County Community Center, located at 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630. Registration information can be obtained by contacting the Warren County Community Center, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., evening and weekend hours may vary, at (540) 635-1021 or via email at wcccinfo@warrencountyva. net This program is eligible for online regis-
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“This cat no longer poses a threat,” said Lord Fairfax Health District Director Dr. Colin Greene, “however, anyone who may have had contact with this cat since November 20,, especially if the cat bit, scratched, or licked them, should seek medical care immediately for potential rabies exposure. A person whose pet may have come in contact with this cat during the same time period should consult a veterinarian.”
Rabid cat attacks people on West King Street in Strasburg before being captured On November 28, 2020, small black cat, possibly feral, attacked several people in the area of the 500 block of West King Street in Strasburg. The cat was captured, died two days later, and tested positive for rabies, according to the Lord Fairfax Health District.
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Mid December, 2020 • Warren/Frederick County Report • Page 21 Streets for vehicular traffic on weekends effective immediately with the exception of Saturday, December 12th, 2020 in which these streets will be closed from 10am – 6pm for the Christmas Bazaar.
wonderful time of the year! Merry ChristPoirot Mystery by Agatha Christie. This mas is our theme this week! Watch on the program will take place over Zoom. You Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube will need to provide an email as well as a Channel. device that has Zoom on it. Zoom is ac 4:30 Tech Kids: Live with Sarah. Welcessible as a website or as an app you can come to Tech Kids! In this series of prodownload to your phone. If you need help grams, we will explore the history and funcsetting up Zoom on your device, please call tion of many kinds of technology. Kids will the Adult Reference desk at 540.635.3153 learn about how technology impacts our ext. 105. Register for this event online. This lives as well as society, including our past, event will be held on Wednesday, DecemSamuels Public Library Adult present, and future. During this session, ber 16th at 10 A.M. ● Sip & Glaze Programming December 16th - 31st participants will meet together through Photography & Beyond: Come explore ● Off site events Zoom, and learn more about the technolthe world of photography and beyond. Our You can find and register●for all library parties Birthday ogy used to make video games. Children are photography group meets virtually, every events on our website, samuelslibrary.net. encouraged to watch the Tech Kids: Video week, using Zoom technology. This ● Holiday Art other Shows Books & Beyond Discussion: Newgiftinteractive Games recording on the Samuels Library ● Wedding making forum is facilitated by local November thru January members of all ages are always welcome to Facebook page27th or YouTube channel2nd in adphotographer, Sharon Fisher. During this Samuels Public Library Youth Activities ● Team building activities Monday thru Wednesday 9-3 the library’s book club! This month’s book vance. December 16th - 31st Thursday & Friday 10-6 9 - 3 is Hercule Poirot’s Christmas: A Hercule This program is intended forSaturday children ages See BRIEFS, 22 6-11. Please register with a valid email ad● Paint your own Pottery These are the virtual events that are being ● Featuring work from local potters and artists dress, for connecting on Zoom. hosted by the Youth Services Department ● Local Art Gallery ● Paint your own TOGO Pottery Kits Saturday, December 19 – at Samuels Public Library from December ● Clay Workshops ● Gift Certificates Available 2:00 Virtual Discuss This. Are you in16-31. Most events can be viewed from the ● Story Time spired by good books, articles, movies, and Samuels Library Facebook page or YouTube ● Kids camp art? Do you write, draw, or enjoy playing channel. More information about Samu● Open ceramic studio music? If so, join us as we discuss books and els Library and the programs and540-636-6016 services www.exploreartandclay.com ● Wheel throwing workshops share our creations. This is a group for those ● Paint your own Pottery available can be found at www.samuelsli● ●Paint your Pottery who wish to talk seriously about a variety of brary.net or call (540) 635-3153. ● Sip & Glaze Local Artown Gallery ● ●Sip & site Glaze ● ●Local Art Gallery topics. Sign up in advance to participate on Wednesday, December 16 – Off events Clay Workshops a platform to be determined. For ages 12● ●Off site events ● ●Clay Workshops 7:00 Goodnight, Sweetheart! Virtual Birthday parties 27th thru Story Time November January 2nd 18. November 27th●thru January 2nd Pajama Story Time. It’s time for bed! Join ● ●Birthday parties Story Time Holiday Art Shows ● Kids camp Monday thru Wednesday 9-3 Tuesday, December 22 – Monday thru Wednesday 9-3 Miss Pattie for some sweet bedtime stories. ● ●Holiday Art Shows ● Kids camp Thursday & Friday 10-6 Saturday 9 -939- 3- 3studio Thursday Friday 10-6 10-6 Saturday Wedding gift&making ● Open ceramic 4:30 Holidays for Everyone! Hanukkah, Thursday & Friday • Saturday Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook ● ●Wedding gift making ● ●Open ceramic studio Team building activities Christmas, and Kwanzaa will be featured in Wheel throwing workshops Page or YouTube Channel. ●Featuring Featuring work from local potters and artistsworkshops ● ● building Featuring work from local potters and artists work from potters and artists ● Team activities ●local Wheel throwing this celebration of holidays! Watch on the Thursday, December 17 – ●Paint Paint your own TOGO Pottery Kits ● ● Paint your own TOGO Pottery Kits your own TOGO Pottery Kits Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube 10:00 Virtual Story Time. It’s the most ●Gift Gift Certificates Available ● ● Gift Certificates Available Certificates Available Channel.
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BRIEFS, from 21 session, we will share photographs taken by group members. We will review key points of composition and other techniques. Using a free editing tool, suggestions for enhancing photos will be demonstrated. Register for this event online. This event will be held
on Saturday, December 5th at 10 A.M. Library Closings: In observance of the Winter Holiday the library will be closed Thursday December, 24th Friday, December 25th and Saturday and December 26th. The Library will reopen at 10:00 A.M. Monday December, 27th. In addition the library will be closed Thursday, December 31st and Fri-
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later succumbed to his wounds. A comprehensive investigation began on the night of Mr. Wheeler’s death and has continued to be a priority over the past four months. Chief Piper recognized the Criminal Investigations Division, specifically Detective Ivins, for their tireless efforts that included dozens of interviews, search warrants, and thousands of man hours developing evidence and leads. The team worked closely with the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney while maintaining contact with Mr. Wheeler’s family throughout the investigation. On November 19, 2020, a Multi-jurisdictional Special Grand Jury convened in the Circuit Court of the City of Winchester and indicted Adam Marcus Griffin, 35, of Winchester for the following: • First degree murder, a violation of Virginia Code 18.2-32 • Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, a violation of Virginia Code 18.253.1 • Convicted felon in possession of firearm, a violation of Virginia Code 18.2-308.2 Prior to the indictments, Mr. Griffin was being held at the Northwest Regional Adult
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Mid December, 2020 • Warren/Frederick County Report • Page 23 the deaths of six people, including a teenager and 6-year-old boy. In addition, the teenager and young boy were not wearing appropriate safety restraints. “Speed and lack of personal safety restraints continue to cost Virginians their lives,” said Colonel Gary T. Settle, Virginia State Police Superintendent. “As we continue through the holiday season, I am pleading with Virginians of all ages to respect and comply with all traffic safety laws. Virginia State Police and your loved ones want you to arrive at your destination safely.” In total, during the five-day period which began at 12:01 a.m. Nov. 25, 2020 and concluded at midnight Nov. 29, 2020, 10 people lost their lives in eight traffic crashes in Virginia. The fatal crashes occurred in the cities of Lynchburg, Newport News and Richmond and the counties of Frederick, Pittsylvania, Rockingham and Shenandoah. Of those crashes, one was alcohol related, four were speed related and one involved a pedestrian. This is an increase from 2019 when there were eight traffic fatalities during the fiveday Thanksgiving statistical counting period. There were 12 traffic fatalities during the same period in 2018. * In an effort to prevent traffic deaths and injuries during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Virginia State Police participated in Operation C.A.R.E. - Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort. Operation CARE is an annual, state-sponsored, national program during which state police increases its visibility and traffic enforcement efforts during the five-day statistical counting period. The 2020 Thanksgiving Holiday C.A.R.E. initiative resulted in troopers citing 4,930 speeders and 1,706 reckless drivers statewide. Virginia troopers charged 67 drivers
for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and cited 498 drivers for failing to buckle up themselves and/or juvenile passengers. State police responded to 733 traffic crashes across the Commonwealth, with 117 of those resulting in injuries. State police also assisted 1,609 disabled/stranded motorists during the Thanksgiving weekend. Funds generated from summonses issued by Virginia State Police go directly to court fees and the state’s Literary Fund, which benefits public school construction, technology funding and teacher retirement. *Source: Virginia Highway Safety Office, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Fatal Crash in Shenandoah County Virginia State Police responded Sunday, Nov. 29, at 5:20 p.m. to a report of a traffic crash in the town of Mount Jackson. A 2019 Jeep Renegade was traveling south on Rt. 11 when it ran off the left side of the roadway and collided with a curb, guardrail, fence, and power pole before coming to rest in the 5500 block of Main Street/Route 11. The driver of the Jeep, a 30-year-old male of Shenandoah County, Va., suffered lifethreatening injuries. The male was transported to Shenandoah Memorial Hospital but succumbed to his injuries. His remains were transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for an examination and autopsy. There were no other occupants in the Jeep. Fatal Crash in Rockingham County Virginia State Police Trooper C. White is
investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Rockingham County. The crash occurred on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 11:55 p.m. along Route 865 (Dovesville Road) at 2.5 miles south of Route 824 (Bergton Road). A 2007 Chevy Silverado was traveling east on Rt. 865 when it was unable to maneuver a curve, ran off the left side of the roadway, and collided with a tree. The driver of the Chevy, a 16-year-old male, of Criders, Va., was transported to Sentara RMH Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries. The male was not wearing a seatbelt. Fatal Crash in Shenandoah County Virginia State Police Trooper M. Brill is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Shenandoah County. The crash occurred Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:48 a.m. along Interstate 81 at the 274 mile-marker. A 2020 Ford Transit was traveling south on I-81 when it ran off the left side of the roadway and collided with a tree. The driver of the Ford, John R. Neese, 71, of New Market, Va., died at the scene as a result of his injuries. Neese was wearing a seatbelt. A medical emergency is being considered as a factor in the crash. Fatal Crash in Frederick County Virginia State Police Trooper D. Sewell is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Frederick County. The crash occurred Friday, November 27, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. along Route 671 (Cedar Hill Road) at ½ of a mile west of Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike). A 2011 Chevrolet Impala was traveling east on Rt. 671 when it was unable to
maneuver a curve, crossed a double solid yellow centerline, ran off the left side of the roadway, and collided with a tree. The driver of the Chevrolet, Christopher R. Bowen, 32, of Clear Brook, Va., died at the scene as a result of his injuries. Bowen was wearing a seatbelt. Speed is being considered a factor in the crash. Officer-Involved Shooting in Culpeper County At the request of the Culpeper Sheriff ’s Office, the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations Culpeper Field Office Police Shooting Investigation Team is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred November 26, 2020. At approximately 2:09 PM Thursday, the Culpeper Sheriff ’s Office responded to a 911 call about a domestic with an armed male at the 13000 block of Brock Lane in the County of Culpeper. When law enforcement arrived on scene, the adult male, was sitting on the porch armed with a firearm. The law enforcement officers on scene attempted to negotiate with the subject for approximately 30 minutes in an effort to deescalate the situation. During that time frame, the adult male entered and exited the residence multiple times and produced additional firearms. The man, while still armed with a firearm, advanced in the direction of law enforcement personnel. A deputy fired and the man was struck. The man was transported to Culpeper UVA Medical Center with lifethreatening injuries. He later succumbed to his injuries. The adult male is identified as Ellis A. Frye Jr., 62, of Culpeper, Va. His remains will be transported to the Office of the Medical
Examiner for examination and autopsy. No law enforcement officers or other persons were injured during the incident. The investigation remains ongoing at this time. Fatal Crash in Shenandoah County Virginia State Police Trooper C. Bare is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Shenandoah County. The crash occurred on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at 11:06 a.m. along Interstate 81 at the 287 milemarker. A 2013 Kia Sorento was traveling southbound on I-81 when it ran off the left side of the roadway and overturned several times. The driver of the Kia, Brittany A. Toy, 31, of Jackson, Miss., suffered serious injuries and was transported to Winchester Medical Center for treatment. Toy was wearing a seatbelt. A passenger in the Kia, a 6-year-old male, of Kingsport, Tenn., was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene as a result of his injuries. The male was not wearing a seatbelt but was in a booster seat. A second passenger in the Kia, Carmelita R. Samples, 50, of Kingsport, Tenn., suffered life-threatening injuries and was flown to INOVA Fairfax Hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries. Samples was not wearing a seatbelt. Additional passengers in the Kia, a 41-year-old male, and a 31-year-old female suffered serious injuries in the crash and were transported to Winchester Medical Center for treatment. The female was wearing a seatbelt. The male was not wearing a seatbelt. Toy was charged with reckless driving.
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Robert Keith “Bob” Wikfors, 60, of Bentonville, Virginia, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, in the Winchester Medical Center. All services will be private. Bob was born October 3, 1960, in Rockville, Maryland son of Elenor Joan Wikfors of New York and the late Edwin Robert Wikfors. He worked as a limo driver, never met a stranger, and always willing to help a person in need. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Surviving with his mother are his loving daughter Jennifer Thompson and husband JR of Bentonville; one brother Rick Wikfors and wife Jackie of Pennsylvania; four sisters Liz Hall and husband Rich of New York, Lisa Wikfors of New York, Karyn Smith and husband Gary of Fredericksburg, and Christine Steadman and husband Wayne of Leesburg; two grandchildren Joseph Thompson and Andrew Thompson; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
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