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Legends of angels and a “star” bring comfort and joy to the holidays Jupiter and Saturn align on December 21 in the latest conjunction visible in nearly 800 years
Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second-largest in the Solar System, after Jupiter. The two planets will be distinguishable from each other and from mid-northern latitudes and will be visible low above the southwestern horizon one hour after sunset. Courtesy of NASA / JPL / Space Science Public Domain.
Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive and become the mother of Jesus. “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men,” he wrote. And, if the angels again visit this The Angel Gabriel is shown bringing news to Mary in the annunciation by the 19th century, Russian artist Mikhail Nesterov - bibliotekar.ru Public Domain.
By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report As a relatively dark pandemic year ends, a “light” at the end of the tunnel can literally be seen with the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn creating the appearance of what some have called the “Star of Bethlehem” again. And around this time of year, at the Winter Solstice, as we experience the shortest amount of daylight and the longest night, an old legend has it that angels come close to help us through the darker
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year the “star” will be here too. But from the scientific point of view, the angels may not be visible. Also, what folks are calling a star that we can see very briefly, is actually the conjunction of the two largest planets in our solar system, both of them gas giants. Several secular and scientific authorities have explained what,
where and why we’re seeing it again. “It will be the first Jupiter-Saturn conjunction since 2000, according to EarthSky. See SPACE, 4
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But, “The great conjunction of 2020 will be the closest since 1623. …and it has been observable since 1226,” according to Wikipedia. Also, “This will still be quite a striking sight, but you will need to look fast as both planets will set shortly after sunset,” according to NASA’s website which offers the following helpful information. “Skywatchers are in for an endof-year treat. What has become known popularly as the “Christmas Star” is an especially vibrant planetary conjunction easily visible in the evening sky over the next two weeks as the bright planets Jupiter and Saturn come together, culminating on the night of Dec. 21. In 1610, Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei pointed his telescope to the night sky, discovering the four moons of Jupiter – Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. In that same year, Galileo also discovered a strange oval surrounding Saturn, which later observations determined to be its rings. These discoveries changed how people understood the far reaches of our solar system. Thirteen years later, in 1623, the solar system’s two giant planets, Jupiter and Saturn, traveled together across the sky. Jupiter caught up to and passed Saturn, in an astronomical event known as a
This Star of Bethlehem is shown as a comet above the child in the nativity story of the Gospel of Matthew where “the Magi, wise men from the East” follow it to Bethlehem. The artist of the painting, Giotto, had witnessed an appearance of Halley’s Comet in 1301. Courtesy of Giotto di Bondone (1267–1337).
Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in the Solar System. two-and-a-half times that of all the other planets in the Solar System combined. Jupiter is one of the brightest objects visible to the naked eye in the night sky. Courtesy of NASA, ESA, and A. Simon (Goddard Space Flight Center).
“Great Conjunction.” “You can imagine the solar system to be a racetrack, with each of the planets as a runner in their own lane and the Earth toward the center of the stadium,” said Henry Throop, astronomer in the Planetary Science Division at NASA headquarters in Washington.
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“From our vantage point, we’ll be able to see Jupiter on the inside lane, approaching Saturn all
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tem, with the positions of Jupiter and Saturn being aligned in the sky about once every 20 years. What makes this year’s spectacle so rare, then? It’s been nearly 400 years since the planets passed this close to each other in the sky, and nearly 800 years since the alignment of Saturn and Jupiter occurred at night, as it will for 2020, allowing nearly everyone around the world to witness this “great conjunction.” The closest alignment will appear just a tenth of a degree apart and last for a few days. On the 21st, they will appear so close that a pinkie finger at arm’s length will easily cover both planets in the
sky. The planets will be easy to see with the unaided eye by looking toward the southwest just after sunset. From our vantage point on Earth the huge gas giants will appear very close together, but they will remain hundreds of millions of miles apart in space. And while the conjunction is happening on the same day as the winter solstice, the timing is merely a coincidence, based on the orbits of the planets and the tilt of the Earth. “Conjunctions like this could happen on any day of the year, depending on where the planets are in their orbits,” said Throop. “The date of the conjunction is deter-
mined by the positions of Jupiter, Saturn, and the Earth in their paths around the Sun, while the date of the solstice is determined by the tilt of Earth’s axis. The solstice is the longest night of the year, so this rare coincidence will give people a great chance to go outside and see the solar system.” For those who would like to see this phenomenon for themselves, here’s what to do: • Find a spot with an unobstructed view of the sky, such as a field or park. Jupiter and Saturn are bright, so they can be seen even from most cities. • An hour after sunset, look to the southwestern sky. Jupiter will look
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oculars or a small telescope, you may be able to see Jupiter’s four large moons orbiting the giant planet. Each night, the two planets will appear closer low in the southwest in the hour after sunset. – carol@areaguides.com
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Valley Health System received 3,000 Pfizer-BioNTech doses on December 15 By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick Report
Seen here getting the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, by Lisa Athey, RN, at Warren Memorial Hospital, is Jonathan Winter, MD, from Front Royal Family Practice. He said, “Given the prevalence of COVID-19 in this area, I’m terrified that I might contract the virus and unknowingly pass it on to any of my more fragile patients. Getting the vaccine is a no brainer. In fact it’s a relief, and it’s one less stressor in the equation.” He also sees residents at Lynn Care Center in Front Royal.
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Patrons can now check out laptops and hotspots at Samuels Public Library
As always, Samuels Library in Front Royal is ready for the holidays and the youth and children’s department has a number of educational and fun programs for the kids.
Samuels Library’s Circulation Technician Brenda Heselton, and Circulation Supervisor Cheryl Harrison, show off a new laptop and hotspot. The two items are part of ten packs that library patrons can borrow for two weeks with no renewals. Patrons must be at least 18 years old to check them out.
By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick Report For many local people, Samuels Public Library has always been a community asset for multiple reasons, one of which has been the use of computers for people to conduct job searches, access information, print out documents and
more. Computers with internet are invaluable for in keeping things moving these days. But since the COVID-19 restrictions, this feature has also been restricted and many people don’t feel comfortable coming inside public buildings. So Samuels Library Director Michelle Ross looked for a way to
help fill the need of those who had previously used the library for this. “When looking at the data, we found that many people in the county don’t have internet access and may not have computers either,” she said. “At first we were only going to lend hotspots, but in an attempt to bridge the gap, we decided to put together both laptops and hotspots.” On December 1st, they launched the brand-new “Library Laptop and Hotspot Lending Program.” “This is a pilot program for us,” Ross said. “We are one of the first libraries in the region to offer this. If the program proves successful, we will work to add additional laptops for more access in the future.”
She added that people can pick these up using their curbside service and can also sit in the parking lot or at the tables outside the library if they want quicker access. The library’s staff are happy about this launch as well. “We’re very excited as you can imagine, especially as the new hotspots are with T-Mobile,” said Cheryl Harrison, circulation supervisor at the library. “A lot of areas in the community have to connect through satellites and have poor connections.” Up to this point, many counties, including Warren, have tried to test out access, especially in rural areas, and had not much success, she said, and continued by
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not have internet access. “Samuels Library has been addressing this program through a healthy computer access program at the library. The library’s 57 desktop computers and free Wi-Fi access are popular services. In 2019, library users logged more than 23,000 computer sessions and more than 14,000 Wi-Fi sessions. “However, COVID-19 closures shined even more light on the digital equity challenges in our community. The pandemic caused normal locations that offer computer access and free Wi-Fi services to close or open only limited hours. At the same time, demand for computer services were rising with
online education needs increasing and people needing more computer access to apply for jobs, unemployment benefits, or even seek virtual doctors’ appointments.” Ross explained further, “When the library was mandated to shut down in March, we found ways to deliver services to our community through developing virtual programming, adding more digital resources and e-books and implementing curb-side pick-up. The one service we could not provide at the time was essential computer access,” she said. Mullinax continued to outline in detail what library patrons can expect going forward.
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Former board member calls alleged sexual settlement agreement a figment of Jennifer McDonald’s imagination By Tom Sayre Warren/Frederick County Report The United States Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Virginia, Rebecca Connelly, joined the bankruptcy court on July 11, 2012, thereby becoming the court’s first female judge. Her term will expire on July 10, 2026. She convened a preliminary hearing from her home office via Zoom on Wednesday, December 16 regarding former Front Royal/ Warren County Economic Development Authority (EDA) Director Jennifer McDonald’s two completely separate but related bankruptcy filings. On the docket were two Motions for Stay in two bankruptcy cases. One is in McDonald’s Chapter 7 filing and the other for the MoveOn8 LLC, Chapter 7 filing. We inquired of Douglas W. Harold, Jr. a local attorney with 30 years of bankruptcy experience to give us his opinion in layman’s terms what is happening at this stage in the proceedings. “At this point they are trying to see if there are any assets of McDonald’s that are available for the Chapter 7 Trustees to liquidate for the benefit of the creditors,” he responded. “That is what this is all about.” McDonald’s Chapter 7 Bankruptcy & MoveOn8 LLC Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filings “So today is the preliminary hearing on these motions for relief from stay,” began Connelly. Then Attorney William E. Callahan, Jr. on behalf of the Chapter 7 Trustee, Bob Stevens, and Brittany B. Falabella on behalf of the MoveOn8 Chapter 7 Trustee, Stephen Scott, said through Callahan that, “We had a discussion earlier, the last couple of days, about the issues and I believe … with regards to the determination of the estate’s interests and the property at issue, which was raised in our objection, that portion of the relief request be moved to a date in January which would not affect the other aspect of the relief which has been requested.” He then added, “Which would liquidate the claim against McDonald which the trustee does not oppose.” “What about the request against
non-debtor parties?” asked Connelly. Callahan answered, “We do not object to that either your honor.” Connelly sought to clarify with Callahan whether he thought the request with the other parties will not have an impact on the court’s determination of the estate’s interest in this property. “We don’t believe so your honor,” Callahan said, and added, “It is the exclusive jurisdiction of this court to make this determination. C. Thomas Ebel and Cullen D. Seltzer, represented the EDA and Ebel said, among many things, that they wanted to move on proving an “In Rem Constructive case.” We think Ebel’s theory is that all the assets held by a fraudulent scheme are held in constructive trust for the victims of the fraud. If victims of the fraud can trace the embezzled money into property trans-
ferred to a third party, the third party holds the asset transferred in trust for the relevant victims. Stephen Metz represented both debtors. Judge Connelly was hesitant and asked the lawyers to explain why she should make a decision in their favor. Affidavit has been filed that no sexual harassment settlement agreement document could be found Ebel pointed out that there is an affidavit signed by members of the EDA, “and this affidavit that is filed as an exhibit, says that a search was made (for a sexual harassment settlement agreement document) and no documents could be found.” We contacted Cullen Seltzer after the hearing by phone and
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pointed out to Seltzer that we thought it was important that Forensic Auditors hired by the Warren County Board of Supervisors in early September 2018, questioned McDonald for approximately three full days in December 2018. We asked Seltzer if McDonald said anything about a $6.5 milliondollar sexual harassment settlement agreement in December 2018 to the Forensic Auditors and Seltzer liked that analysis and said he would check into it. We also think that McDonald said nothing about a sexual harassment settlement agreement in her email letter of resignation on December 20, 2018 and we suspect she said nothing to the Forensic Auditors as well. Metz said he was unsure of the relevancy of that affidavit and whether the court should
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Connelly questioned him saying, “And what happened at that January 2020 hearing? What was that about and what was the outcome?” “The court ordered that the defendants were in default,” Seltzer responded, then explained that, “the rule modification in Virginia contemplates essentially a bifurcated process. The default as to liability is determined, but default in defendants retain the ability to contest damages. So that is the second part of this hearing that has to happen.” “We have to put a number to this amount,” he added. Seltzer continued, saying that admissions in the First Amended Complaint have gone unanswered and are thereby deemed admitted. Liability does not need to be proved; the only thing left to prove is damages. He then said that, “subsequent to that, the McDonald defendants noted an objection and indicated they wanted a three- to-four-day
jury trial on the question of damages.” Seltzer said, “we don’t think that is permissible.” Adding, that, “we filed a motion for sanctions for that objection because of a lack of answering a single piece of discovery.” On the eve of a continued hearing in July 2020, Seltzer explained that McDonald finally filed some discovery answers, but he said that MoveOn8 has not yet submitted any discovery responses in state court. Seltzer explained that our motion for sanctions was set to be heard in state court on the 25th of September. On September 24th at 4:30 p.m. we got these suggestions in bankruptcy. In response to a question from the judge regarding damages, Seltzer stated, “she (McDonald) didn’t steal property from us, she stole money from us and profited from it.” “And the EDA prevailed in each and every one of them against each
and every one of these debtors and these defendants, and in fact all other defendants,” he added. Seltzer continued. “Discovery is under way, hundreds of thousands of documents have been produced to the parties, … north of a million pages worth of documents, including electronic records,” he told them. “So lots has happened in the state court, that are now nearing fruition from the EDA’s perspective.” Metz responded to Seltzer and stated that the state court could order a three-to-four-day jury trial to set damages. “Obviously my client has sort of come out as the really bad guy here,” Metz said. “It is complicated because of certain 5th Amendment issues that are involved in this case for her, individually.” Metz blurted out, “the whole gist of the complaint against McDonald is fraud, embezzlement, breach of fiduciary duty, all intentional alleged acts that would be involved in dischargeable litigation.”
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We queried him, asking, “Did you even hear about it? Llewellyn said, “No, not until after I got called, after she made the comment, was the first that I heard about it.” “After McDonald’s comments in the bankruptcy matter?” We asked. His answer was, “Yes.” Llewellyn further explained, “To the best of my knowledge there were no committees set up to do that.” “And the EDA board never voted on it?” we questioned. Llewellyn stated, “We never went into closed session like that.” Taking into account that McDonald testified that she left the agreement in her file at her former EDA office we asked, “And you have never seen this document? “I don’t think it exists. It is like everything else, a figment of her imagination,” Llewellyn answered. Mr. Sayre participated in these bankruptcy meetings as a creditor, having previously been awarded $20,000 in a defamation lawsuit against Mrs. McDonald in Warren County General District Court.
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“Star of Wonder” shines again over Front Royal Page 12 • Warren/Frederick County Report • Late December, 2020
The sign in the sky lets local folks know the holiday season is here it appears
Jerry and Carolyn Patterson refurbished the star with paint and lighting, making it brighter.
Residents of Front Royal and Warren County know the holiday season is here when they see a bright star shining above them at the southern end of town. Created more than 50 years ago, by longtime resident Ronald Rossi to mark the end of the Front Royal Plaza construction job, the star was typically turned on at Christmas time. Nathan Patterson, owner of Royal Auto Works, has kept the tradition going and proudly sponsors the Christmas Star for the Town of Front Royal and Warren County.
By Ashley Miller Warren/Frederick County Report Residents of Front Royal and Warren County know the holiday season is here when they see a bright star shining above them at the southern end of town. Created more than 50 years ago, by longtime resident Ronald
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But something kept holding him back. “It didn’t seem like it was going to happen,” he said. “I kind of gave up hope.” The next day, Patterson learned of Rossi’s death. A month later, Patterson said, the family accepted the contract for Rossi’s property. Patterson said they “actually forced” the contract to go through earlier so they could get the star turned back on before Christmas-
it was his first and only objective. “It was like it was almost meant to be,” Patterson said. “I never would have known this property existed if it wasn’t for meeting Mr. Rossi. Just seeing the property-the views and everything. It’s amazing.” “I have a picture of him [Rossi] when he was a young man,” Patterson said. “I think I purchased the property around the same age he purchased it too.” Rossi was a business owner. Patterson is a business owner. Patterson said the similarities between the two are uncanny. Patterson said he wishes Rossi was still alive to see how important the star is to the community. “A lady told my parents she was feeling really down one day and was coming down the hill and saw the star,” he said. “It just brightened up her entire day.” If the star looks a little brighter this Christmas, that’s because it is. Patterson said his father took the star down this past summer to update it. “It needed some updates,” he said. “He completely sanded it down and refinished it. We put new LED lights in. It seems a little bit more distinguishable as a star from further out. We’re really proud about that.”
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“[We] really wanted it to be more distinguishable because the way it was before, it was just a bunch of light bulbs. The new LED lights really give it that glowmaking it look [really] crisp. Patterson said that social media has really been the driving force of the star. He and his family not only love hearing the stories but reading them on popular community Facebook groups. “The feedback we receive on Facebook is overwhelming-how much it means to the community is incredible.” “We’ve been in business for a
long time,” he said. “40 years.” It’s always been a family business. And community means a lot to us.” Patterson added that residents also stop into the shop and thank them for continuing to light the Christmas Star each year. According to Patterson people travel from afar to see the star in all its glory. He added that he never thought something would mean so much to so many people. “It really means a lot when people are willing to go out of their way to share a memory or a story
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Stephens City’s most distinguished citizen lived a life worthy of all imitation
John Bell Tilden purchased this large two story log home in Stephens City, (built in 1788) and named it Bell Air. (Courtesy Mark Gunderman)
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It is my humble opinion that too little attention has been given by local historians to the distinguished career of Dr. John Bell Tilden. Tilden spent the last 45 years of his life as a resident of Frederick County, leaving a lasting impression on the local church and civil government professions.
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Dr. John Bell Tilden, son of Captain Richard and Anna (Meyer) Tilden, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 9, 1761 (gravestone reads 1762) and baptized in the Episcopal Church. He died July 31, 1838, in Stephensburg, now Stephen City, Virginia. He was a student at Princeton College studying medicine at the time of the Revolutionary war. He
left college to join the Continental army, receiving a commission as ensign, May 28, 1779, in the Second Regiment Pennsylvania line, commanded by Colonel Walter Stewart. He was subsequently promoted to second lieutenant, his commission to date from July 25, 1780. His regiment left York, Pennsylvania, for the southern campaign in the spring of 1781 and he was present at the siege of Yorktown and surrender of General Cornwallis (was an officer appointed to receive the surrendered arms). At the close of the war he was honorably discharged and became a member of the Pennsylvania Society of the Cincinnati. During his entire service he kept a diary, which is now in the possession of the Pennsylvania Historical Society, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. John Bell Tilden married Jane Chambers on August 9, 1784. Jane was daughter of Joseph and Martha Chambers of York, Pennsylvania. Sometime after leaving the army in 1783, Tilden settled in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia).
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Dr. John Bell Tilden gravestone at Stephens City United Methodist Church cemetery. (Courtesy Mark Gunderman)
During that time, Tilden was converted to Christ in 1787 and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church there and soon became a layman and an active worker in evangelistic efforts. He later relocated to Stephensburg, Frederick County about 1793, where he apparently studied medicine and secured a large and lucrative practice until the close of his life. Being a man of culture and extensive influence, Tilden was ordained to the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church on January 31, 1803 with George Reed and James Chipley as Bondsmen. Tilden was elected a Justice of the Peace and later High Sheriff of Frederick County (1795-1813). He occupied prominent positions in the state as well as the church; and by the exercise of justice and integrity in the discharge of his important duties, reflected credit and honor, both upon his ministerial and magisterial professions. Tilden bought a large two story log home in Ste-
phens City sometime between 1801 and 1815. The house which Tilden named Bell Air, was built by the Lewis Stephens family in 1788 and still stands today. During the agitation of the question of lay representation, Tilden advocated the equal rights of the laity with the clergy in the legislative department of the church. For exercising these Scriptural and American rights, he and other prominent brethren were expelled from the M. E. Church in Stephensburg, in 1828. At his trial he was refused the privilege of reading his defense, so he informed the large assembly, that he would read it from the door steps after leaving the church. Nearly the entire congregation went with him leaving only his accusers behind. Tilden united with his expelled brethren and in the next year, 1829, assisted in organizing the Virginia Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church. In 1872 the M. E. church admitted its error by adopting lay representation into its polity. The most complete account of Rev. John Tilden’s preaching ability was published in 1880. That year Sketches of the Founders of the Methodist Protestant Church, and its Bibliography by Thomas H. Colhouer, included this description regarding Tilden: “As a reformer, Tilden was like Paul and Luther, bold, earnest, and outspoken, laboring with both tongue and pen to defend and advance the cause of the New Testament equality in the ministry. He promoted the indisputable rights of the laity to representation in the free Gospel Church of Christ. Tilden was a contributor and industrious circulator of the Mutual Rights Magazine, the organ of the Reform party in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev John B. Tilden was a fine preacher of noble and dignified bearing, chaste in style, pure in diction, graceful in manner, and a
Chronic Wasting Disease detected for first time in Warren County As a result of the Department of Wildlife Resources’ (DWR) ongoing chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance efforts, a hunter-harvested, CWD-positive deer, was recently confirmed in Warren County. This adult buck was harvested during the regular firearms season. Warren County is already included in Disease Management Area 1 (DMA1). Please note that in all DMA counties, the DWR has set up at least one refrigerator drop site for voluntary CWD testing. Information on nearby voluntary CWD testing collection sites can be found here: CWD testing in DMA1. At any point during the deer seasons, a hunter may drop off the head plus 4 inches of attached neck of
a harvested deer at one of the drop sites. Please follow the directions posted at the drop-off site. Some local taxidermists and processors are authorized by the DWR to collect and submit samples on behalf of hunters. Please call your local processor or taxidermist to inquire if they are working with the DWR to assist with CWD surveillance. Whichever way hunters decide to submit deer for CWD testing, the DWR recommends waiting to receive test results before eating the venison. There is no evidence that CWD can infect humans; however, to keep risk of exposure as low as possible, experts advise not eating the venison from CWD-positive deer.
profound and earnest profounder of the Word of God. In his holy life, fervent zeal and spotless character, he set an example that was worthy of all imitation.” Early Days and Methodism in Stephens City, Virginia, by Inez Virginia Steele, first published in 1906 includes an account of a Methodist Dinner Party. The dinner party was held in Rev. Elisha Phelps house in August 1802 at Stephensburg. There Rev. James Quinn described John Tilden as, “an interesting figure, somewhat robust but not corpulent, a fine, manly face, and smiling countenance.” As a committed early Method-
ist he acknowledged the equity of all people before God. These democratic views of social order extended across the racial divide. Long before the abolitionist movement was an organized effort to end the practice of slavery in the United States, Dr. Tilden freed his slaves Lucy and her small child James in April 1806 and sent them to Liberia with one year’s provision. Dr. Tilden will always be remembered as a veteran of the Revolutionary war, doctor and Methodist Minister. His spouse, Jane Chambers was born in York County, Pennsylvania, December 18, 1766 and died May 26 1827.
In 1802, at the age of 35, Jane was described as an interesting lady with white hair as pure wool and eyes beaming with intelligence. They had ten children. Dr. Tilden and Jane are buried in the Tilden family plot at Stephens City UMC Cemetery. Buried in the Tilden family plot are: Anna Belle Tilden Died 1819 Jane Tilden Died 1827 Dr. John B. Tilden Died 1838 Lorenzo R. McLeod Died Unknown Lorenzo T. McLeod Died 1888 Anna Bell Tilden McLeod Died 1890 – gunderman2001@aol.com
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INDICTMENTS 2020 November Indictments October Term George Lee Good The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges George Lee Good, 28, of the 200 block of Cloud St., Front Royal, VA 22630, with four counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, George Lee Good did feloniously kill and murder one Tristen Ryan Brinklow. COUNT TWO: did feloniously and unlawfully, by force, intimidation or deception, and without legal justification or excuse, seize, take, transport, detain or secrete Tristen Ryan Brinklow, with the intent to deprive such other person of his personal liberty. COUNT THREE: did feloniously and unlawfully transport, secrete, conceal or alter a dead body, with malicious intent and to prevent detection of an unlawful act or to prevent the detection of the death or the manner or cause of death. COUNT FOUR: did feloniously, willfully and intentionally physically defile a dead human body. Date of the offenses was on or about September 28, 2019. Michael Irvin Heflin The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about August 4, 2020 in the County of Warren, Michael Irvin Heflin, 25, of the 500 block of W. Duck St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully steal property having a value of less than one thousand dollars ($1000.00), belonging to Walmart and having previously been convicted on two or more other occasions within the Commonwealth or other jurisdiction,
of larceny, or an offense deemed punishable as larceny, or a substantially similar offense. Tina Louise McGuinn The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about August 21, 2020 in the County of Warren, Tina Louise McGuinn, 40, address unknown, did unlawfully and feloniously, willfully conceal or take possession of with the intent to steal, goods or merchandise having a value of less than one thousand dollars ($1000), belonging to Martin’s and having previously been convicted on two or more other occasions within the Commonwealth or other jurisdiction, of larceny, an offense deemed larceny, or a substantially similar offense. John Thomas Funkhouser The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about August 7, 2020 in the County of Warren, John Thomas Funkhouser, 22, of the 100 block of Lamberta Villa, Edinburg, VA 22824, did unlawfully and feloniously throw a missile at or against an occupied motor vehicle, whereby the life of any such person may have been put in peril. Christine Elaine Mahoney The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about December 5, 2019, in the County of Warren, Christine Elaine Mahoney, 30, of the 400 block of Belair Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit:
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Court Grand Jury charges Javen Jay Fogleman, 63, of the 300 block of Doom Peak Rd., Linden, VA 22642, with two counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Javen Jay Fogleman did unlawfully and feloniously manufacture, sell, give, distribute or possess with the intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute, a controlled substance classified in Schedule I or II of the Drug Control Act. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly and intentionally possess a controlled substance listed in Schedule I or II of the Drug Control Act. Date of the offenses was on or about September 13, 2020. Anthony Wayne Williams The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about February 26, 2020 in the County of Warren, Anthony Wayne Williams, 35, of the 1200 block of Ketterman Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22193, did unlawfully and feloniously, willfully conceal or take possession of with the intent to steal, goods or merchandise having a value of less than five hundred dollars ($500), belonging to Martin’s having previously been convicted on two or more other occasions within the Commonwealth or other jurisdiction, of larceny, an offense deemed larceny, or a substantially similar offense.  Lisa Michelle Spencer The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Lisa Michelle Spencer, 34, of the 600 block of Massanutten Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Lisa Michelle Spencer did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Methamphetamine. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Psilocyn. Date of the offenses was on or about January 26, 2020. Kenyatta Chase Chandle The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Kenyatta Chase Chandler, 21, of the 100 block of Commerce Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, with two counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Kenyatta Chase Chandler did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit:
Fentanyl. Date of the offenses was on or about August 14, 2020. Teresa LynĂą Shumate The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about September 14, 2019 in the County of Warren, Teresa LynĂą Shumate, 47, of the 800 block of Rodney Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully
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and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Cocaine. Samuel Turlock Fiel The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about February 1, 2020 through March 31, 2020 in the County of Warren, Samuel Turlock Fiel, 28, of the 100 block of Rileyville Rd.,
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ENGLE’S ANGLE: “They’re Here!” by Kevin S. Engle The author is currently in a secret location at the North Pole where federal authorities, and the coronavirus, can’t find him. He hopes you’ll enjoy this story which ran in 2009. That’s what the little girl in the movie Poltergeist said when the ghosts arrived. She and her family soon found out those ghosts weren’t all that friendly, or welcome. Guess who else is here? The relatives. Talk about scary. I always look forward to the holidays. I can’t honestly say the
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employ haustoria to exploit their hosts’ vascular tissues and do little to no photosynthesis of their own. While many parasitic plants spread to new hosts with the help of animals or the wind, dwarf mistletoe spreads from treetop to treetop using high-velocity projectile seeds! Yes, this plant actually explodes bullet-shaped seeds onto new hosts. Dwarf mistletoe fruits each house a single seed covered in a sticky substance. As the fruit matures, pressure builds up inside and causes the thick skin to rupture, shooting the seed away from the plant at speeds of up to 56 mph! The sticky covering helps the seed attach to the surface on which it landed, ideally (for the parasite) the branch of a nearby conifer.
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Dodder (Cuscate) has many varieties, with California, Golden, and Salt Marsh Dodder being the most common species in the United States. They grow in leafless vines, often a yellow color, all over the host tree. They usually have a tangled hair-like appearance as well, and some species grow small blooms. Just like mistletoe, Dodder grows into the tree using rootlike apparatuses called haustoria. These haustoria allow the parasitic plant to devour nutrients that the tree would otherwise use to grow or stay healthy, so the tree will weaken. Dodder is especially aggressive, and it will feed on the tree until it dies. Dodder also grows toward other healthy plants in your garden and can latch onto them for more nutrients. 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
Silent Falcon UAS Technologies moving to Warren County, creating 249 new jobs Silent Falcon UAS Technologies, an unmanned aircraft systems service provider and original equipment manufacturer, will invest $6 million to locate its new East Coast headquarters for research, development, and manufacturing at the Front RoyalWarren County Airport in Warren County. Virginia successfully competed with Massachusetts and New Jersey for the project, which will create 249 new jobs. “Silent Falcon UAS Technologies’ decision to establish its East Coast operations in Warren County and create a new workforce development partnership speaks volumes to Virginia’s leadership in the fast-growing unmanned systems industry,” said Governor Northam. “With one of the nation’s largest transportation networks, an unmatched talent pipeline, and competitive operating costs, the Commonwealth is an ideal location for the company to reach its expanding customer base. This project is a major win for the Northern Shenandoah Valley, and we are thrilled to wel-
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part of its pre-professional pathway initiative through the R-MA drone program, which provides students with the tools and reallife experience to leverage the potential of unmanned technology in a range of career fields. This out-of-the-classroom learning opportunity allows students to experience first-hand how drones and drone-collected data can be applied to real-world community management, business, environmental, and economic challenges. R-MA will work with Silent Falcon to design new program curricula to prepare students for the next generation of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, while crafting data acquisition and data analysis solutions using artificial intelligence.
Sheriff ’s deputy involved in crash while responding to call A Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office Deputy was involved in a two-vehicle crash on the evening of Saturday, December 5th that resulted in both drivers being transported to Winchester Medical Center for treatment and ob-
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The Traffic Division of the sheriff ’s office is handling the crash investigation and both vehicles are total losses. International Automotive Components Group creating 47 new jobs in Strasburg International Automotive Components Group (IAC Group), a global supplier of automotive components and systems, will invest $4.6 million to expand its manufacturing operation in the Town of Strasburg and add new auto component lines and products to its existing capabilities at the facility. Virginia successfully competed with Ohio for the project, which will create 47 new jobs.
Front Royal Town Hall lobby and offices closed to the public In an effort to maintain operations, programs and activities as well as protecting the well-being of employees and citizens the following policies regarding Town operations are effective immediately: • Town Hall will be closed to citizens and vendors. There will be a phone number at the main entrance of Town Hall for individuals to call to be seen by a Town employee for Permit services. Permit services will continue with customers and will be conducted in the conference room to provide for 6’ social distancing as recommended. • Town Hall drive thru lanes will remain open for business. One lane will be utilized for payments only; the second drive thru lane may be used for all other transactions conducted with the Department of Finance. The Town will continue with normal processing and collection procedures related to utility services. The Town anticipates longer wait times for those using the drive-thru services and recommends citizens to call the Department of Finance at (540) 635-7799 to discuss any questions related to utility services or payments. To avoid long delays the Town strongly encourages citizens to use an alternative method of payment including: • Website - https://frontroyalva. com/373/Online-Payments (Utili-
ties & Tax Payments) • By Telephone – Please call the Finance Department 540-6357799 • By Mail - Check/Money Order can be sent to P.O. Box 1560, Front Royal, VA 22630 • Drop box – The drop box is located on the outside of the building just before the drive-thru window It is the Town’s goal to operate effectively and ensure that all essential services are continuously provided and that employees are safe within the workplace. These policies will be in effect for 30 days, ending January 15, 2021.
Christmas Classics will return to Royal Cinemas in 2020! Despite the loss of 70% of our income this year we were determined to offer these free to the community! With
the help of some Angels, Jean Plauger of Jean’s Jewelers, Tana Hoffman of Sager Real Estate and Samantha Barber of “Reaching Out Now” it’s happening! Samuels Public Library is the first library in the region to offer a Laptop and Hotspot Lending Program. Visit www.samuelslibrary.net. Downtown Market encourages you to visit their events page at https://www.facebook. com/downtownmarketfr/events. They’ve added lots of fun things. Dr. Julie Landrio, physician at Blue Ridge Hospice was recently granted the Hospice Medical Director Certified credential by the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board. Dr. Landrio was recognized for her commitment to improving the quality of life by displaying professional competency in the hospice industry. The Warren Coalition, in partnership with Northwestern Prevention Collaborative, will host a free virtual Course 1 Trauma Informed Training in January. This course is designed to provide information about identifying and responding to trauma with evidence-based resilience strate-
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gies. This six-hour, online course is broken into three parts: January 5th, 12th, and 19th, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon each day. All three sessions are required to receive the Trauma Informed Certification. Pre-registration is required; to do so, email Christa Shifflett at
christa@warrencoalition.org by noon on January 4th. Warren County Habitat for Humanity’s next Homebuyers Club will begin January 7th and meet each Thursday at 6 p.m. for 12 weeks virtually. Committee descriptions and meeting times
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Artists Melissa Ichiuji and Chris Stephens took eight days to complete the 2,100 square foot mural. By Tom Sayre Warren/Frederick County Report Warren County residents Melissa Ichiuji and her husband Doug own the building at the intersection of Cloud and East Main Street in Front Royal where a beautiful 2,100 square foot mural was recently painted on their building’s east side. Ichiuji has big plans for the building, stating, “There is going to be an art gallery here,” exhibiting her sculptures and also those of visiting artists. “I am an artist and I work in the back in my art studio and I am extending it to a gallery in
the front,” she said. Ichiuji estimates that they have owned the building for about 4 years. She explained that, “We wanted to paint a scene that was specific to this area,” and something that can bring us together. Local artist Chris Stephens was also involved with creating the mural. When asked how Stephens got involved in helping paint the mural, he said, “We have been friends and I am a landscape painter.” Adding, “And she could use my help,” with a good chuckle. – tom@areaguides.com
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Tis the season for thieves The Front Royal Police Department would like to remind citizens to always lock their vehicles, especially as we are entering the holiday season. We have seen a recent increase in thefts from motor vehicles, which is not unusual during this time of year, and urge everyone to take extra precautions to minimize their chances of becoming a victim. Vehicle break-ins are a crime of opportunity and thieves often check door handles to find unlocked cars and look through windows for anything of value that is easily visible. To prevent broken windows and additional damage to your vehicle, make sure to move coats, bags, purses, and other valuables into the trunk. When it comes to deterring thieves, the easiest steps you can take are locking up and removing valuables. The Front Royal Police Department would also like to remind citizens of the scams and fraudulent calls they may receive. We have been made aware of citizens allegedly receiving calls from Amazon and Apple. If you receive an unexpected call or message about
Battle of Great Bridge On 5 December, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) participated in a virtual commemoration of the Battle of Great Bridge. This commemoration was the 10th Annual Great Bridge Wreath Laying, sponsored by the Great Bridge Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Norfolk SAR. This battle was fought on 9 December, 1775. This came about after the British under Virginia’s Royal Governor, John Murray, the Earl of Dunmore had ordered Royal Marines to seize the gunpowder stores of Williamsburg. This caused militia companies from surrounding counties to converge on Williamsburg. Lord Dunmore fled to Norfolk and began raising an
Army from Tory militias which was joined by the British 14th Regiment of Foot. At that time, the main route to Norfolk was across the Great Bridge over the Elizabeth River. This bridge was a narrow 100-150 foot span that was bordered on both sides by the Great Dismal Swamp, only accessible by narrow causeways on both the north and south sides. On 7 December, Patriot forces arrived on the south side. By the night of the 8 December, these forces commanded by Colonel William Woodford had grown to roughly 900 men. Lord Dunmore decided to drive the colonial forces back and on the morning of 9 December, sent his forces to attack the patriots. The British advanced six men abreast and funneled into the causeway where they were met with a withering fire. The battle lasted less than an hour. When it was over, the British had lost more than 100 men killed and wounded. Only one of the Patriots was wounded. That night, the British abandoned their encampment and within a few days, the colonists entered Norfolk. This battle fought six months before the nation declared its independence, marked an important victory for the untried American military units over the British. They forced the British to evacuate Norfolk, the richest commercial center in Virginia and contributed to the withdrawal from Virginia by the British. They did not return to Virginia until May 1779. This allowed Virginia to serve as a major resource for materials and men to the Colonial cause, which contributed greatly to keeping the war effort alive. Participating in
Stephens City’s Martins have flown south, but will begin returning from Brazil in March 2021
this virtual event from the Colonel James Wood II Chapter were President Marc Robinson, Vice President Chip Daniel, Dale Corey, Sean Carrigan, Paul Christensen, Don Dusenbury, Larry Johnson, Art LaFlam, Nathan Poe and Jim Simmons. Also involved from the SAR were the National President General Jack Manning, Virginia State President William Schwetke, Culpeper Minutemen Chapter President Charles Jameson, Colonel William Grayson Chapter President Mike Weyler, Virginia State Color Guard Commander Ken Bonner as well as representatives from six State Societies and 19 Chapters. In addition, participation included the Daughters of the American Revolution with six State representatives, 21 Chapters and representatives from the Children of the American Revolution.
REC bucket trucks brings cheer to downtown Front Royal Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) bright yellow, “Big Foot” bucket truck was not in its usual environment on Dec. 5. Normally the truck faces the rigorous mountain areas as it works to help build REC’s electric system. Instead, this past weekend it was cleaned and decorated for the Front Royal Christmas Parade. Scott Rickets and Jennifer Cox, employees from REC’s Blue Ridge office in Front Royal, decorated the bucket truck with lots of festive cheer. And REC lineman Troy Jenkins, greeted parade goers as he drove through the parade route to the delight of many in attendance.
At left, Bird poles are disassembled, cleaned and stored away for winter. At right, bird condominiums are inventoried, cleaned and tarped. Photos courtesy Mark Gunderman. By Mark Gunderman The approximately 60 nesting pairs of Purple Martins leave the Autumn Glen HOA in Stephens City by mid-August and migrate to their winter quarters in Brazil. Every October, the Autumn Glen volunteer
Bird Management Team removes the 10 bird condominiums from their 15 foot aluminum poles on the HOA’s beautifully landscaped 52 acres and the houses are meticulously cleaned, tarped and stored for the winter. Martins breed in Canada, the United States and Mexico and then winter in Brazil. Most adults
do not seek new breeding sites but will return to the exact same site from the previous year. Yearling Martins will typically colonize new breeding sites. The older adult Martins (called scouts) will begin to return to their Stephens City nesting sites in late March. – gunderman2001@aol.com
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People near and far eagerly await December 31 so they can welcome the arrival of a new year. The final day of the year is a key dates on social calendars, and most individuals gather with friends or family members to count down to midnight. Foods and beverages are important components of New Year’s Eve gatherings, no matter how many guests are in attendance. Finger foods and easy-toshare appetizers are ideal snacks to pair with cocktails or glasses of bubbly. This recipe for “Chicken Meatballs With Chipotle-Honey Sauce” from “Crock•Pot 365 Year-Round Recipes” (Publications International, Ltd.) from the Crock•Pot Kitchens can make for an ideal hors d’oeuvres for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Chicken Meatballs With Chipotle-Honey Sauce Makes 12 servings (4 meatballs each) 2 2 1⁄3 1⁄3 2 4 1 11⁄2 3⁄4 1⁄3 1⁄3 1 2 2
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1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine chicken, eggs, bread crumbs, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, and 1 teaspoon salt in medium bowl; mix well. Form mixture into 48 meatballs. Place meatballs in single layers on prepared baking sheets. Cover with plastic wrap; chill 1 hour. 2. Combine remaining 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, 2 to 3 chipotle peppers, honey, chicken broth, tomato paste, lime juice, and Dijon mustard in blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Pour sauce into slow cooker. Set aside 3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook meatballs, turning to brown on all sides, transferring batches to slow cooker as they are finished. Add additional tablespoon of oil to skillet as needed for second and subsequent batches. 4. When all meatballs have been added to slow cooker, stir gently to coat all meatballs. Cover; cook on high 3 to 4 hours or until meatballs are no longer pink in centers.
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06) will host a District-wide Telephone Town Hall. He will be joined on this call by the Chairman of the Congressional Doctors Caucus, Representative Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01), and Dr. Laura Kornegay, Health Director for the Central Shenandoah Health District. The telephone town hall will take place Monday, December 21, 2020, from 6:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. Constituents planning to participate should register at cline. house.gov/live or dial (855) 9330825 during the time of the call. “I look forward to hearing from constituents and providing them with the latest information regarding the recently approved COVID-19 vaccine,” Cline said. “This telephone town hall will allow me the opportunity to engage directly with those I represent and answer any questions related to the coronavirus pandemic.”
rum is facilitated by local photographer, Sharon Fisher. This event will be held on Saturday, January 9th at 10 A.M. Hiking through Winter Wonderlands: This virtual program showcases the beauty and advantages of winter hiking. Susan Tschirhart will present tips on how to enjoy winter hiking safely. This event will be held on Thursday, January 14th at 6:30 P.M. Front Royal Writers Group: We’re a supportive, non-judgmental group of writers who meet and share our mutual love of writing and to help each other get better at it! Join us for a special Zoom discussion session. This event will be held on Thursday, January 14th at 6:30 P.M. DIY Winter Craft: Don’t miss an awesome winter craft program! Reference staff will be posting a video online showing how to create a cool winter craft. Those who register they can pick up a craft kit containing the items needed for the craft at the library between Monday, January 4th, and Friday, January 15th. Sign up now as there are a limited number of kits! This event will be held on Friday, January 15th at 10 A.M.
Samuels Public Library Adult Programming Jan. 1st - 15th You can find and register for all library events on our website, samuelslibrary.net. Photography and Beyond: Photography Basics: Our photography group meets virtually, every other week via Zoom. We are beginning 2021 with a back to basics presentations. This interactive fo-
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Thursday, January 7 – 10:00 Virtual Story Time. What’s big and furry, and lives in the frozen north? Polar Bears! Join us for stories and a craft about this favorite animal. Watch on the Samuels Library Facebook Page or YouTube Channel. Saturday, January 9 – 2:00 Minecraft Mashup. Calling all teens! Do you enjoy Minecraft? Are you familiar with Discord? If so, join our very own Discord server, where Miss Sarah will be hosting survival Minecraft hangout time! You must have a version of Minecraft that is capable of joining servers and a Discord account (free to make!) in order to join. If interested, please sign up online. Please contact Michal Ashby or Sarah May at Samuels
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1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA • 540-635-4734 HSWC is seeking donations from their WishList. Items include soft dog treats, wet and dry dog/cat food (we will utilize any brand), Purina kitten chow, KMR(kitten milk replacer), paper towels and laundry detergent. You can drop off at the front door or ship directly to them at 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal VA, 22630. Cletus is a 3 yr old Brindle Mastiff/Cane Corso Mix. I was surrendered for being too protective of my teenage humans. Please ask the staff here for my story. The HSWC is looking for an experienced dog owner who would be willing to further my training and is willing to keep visitors and myself happily and safe until there is trust established. I am up to date on vaccines, microchipped, neutered and 4DX tested
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By Mark Gunderman Daniel and Maryann Levy invite you to visit their unique and charming hobby shop that is enhancing the character and individuality of the Stephens City community. The Levy’s were eager to announce the opening of their full service hobby shop on Friday October 9, 2020 at 12:00 pm. All Nation Hobby and Model Supply, Inc. is undergoing renovation, building and relocating shelves to better promote the eclectic merchandize. All Nation and Model has a small town family ambience and friendly expert service located right on Main Street in the historic section of Stephens City. Store hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm. All Nation and Model Supply’s current inventory is as follows: 1) Airplane kits, new, old, rare, vintage, and out of production kits in all scales. About 5,000. 2) Boats and ships, new, old, vintage, and rare. About 200. 3) Tanks, armored vehicles, military vehicles and figures, new, old rare and vintage and figures, new, old, rare, and vintage. About 400 in all scales. 4) Cars 1/32nd – 1/24th – 1/25th scales about 500 from 1903 to 2017, new, old, rare, and vintage kits, photo etch parts, plug wire sets, decals and diorama figures, and tools, 1/18th and 1/12 scale classic car kits. 5) Large selection of 1/24th – 1/25th scale tractor
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Christmastime -- Get the cat or dog spayed or neutered! Spay Today is our area’s non-profit, reduced-priced spay and neuter program. (Office: Charles Town, WV.) MANY participating vets over a WIDE area! Gift certificates can be purchased and used after the holidays.
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P2539 - Certified Pre-Owned 2020 Ford F-250 Truck Crew Cab, 22k, 4x4, Ford 100k Mile Warranty, Privacy Glass, Backup Cam, Bluetooth, 4G Wi-Fi - $44,577
P2548 - Certified Pre-Owned 2020 Ford Fusion Titanium Sedan, 30k, FWD, Ford 100k Mile Warranty, Rem. Start, Heated/Cooled Leather Seats - $19,677
P2631 - 2019 Toyota Corolla L Sedan, 39k, FWD, Power Equipment Group, Sport Wheels, Bluetooth, One Owner, Local Trade In - $14,677
T2072A - Certified Pre-Owned 2018 Ford F-150 Truck SuperCrew Cab, 37k, 4x4, Ford 100k Mile Wrnty, Tech Pkg, Moonroof, Heated/Cooled Seats - $46,177
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T2073B - 2016 Ram 2500 Laramie Truck Crew Cab, 47k, 4x4, 6.4L V8 Hemi Engine, Pwr Moonroof, Backup Cam, Bluetooth, Nav, Ram Box Equipped - $47,877
T2084A - 2017 Ford F-250 Truck Crew Cab, 77k, 4x4, 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel, Pwr Moonroof, Adaptive Spd Ctrl, Nav, Bluetooth, Off Rd. Suspension - $56,877
P2607 - 2019 Toyota Tacoma SR5 V6 Truck Double Cab, 26k, 4x4, Trailer Tow, Navigation, Sport Alloy Off Road Wheels, One Owner, Local Trade - $34,877
T2099L - 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited Base Truck Double Cab, 21k, 4x4, Elevation Pkg, 20” Sport Blackout Wheels, Trailer Tow, Bkup Cam, - $33,857
T2991L - 2016 Ford F-150 XLT Supercab, 63k, 4x4, Sport Edition, Trailer Tow, Backup Cam, Sirius XM, Sync Equipped, Bluetooth, Local Trade In - $23,877
T3074A - 2017 Ford F-250 Truck Crew Cab, 50k, 4x4, Trailer Hitch, Tough Bed Spray-In Bedliner, Blind Spot Info System, Xtra Heavy Duty Alternators - $56,477
T6010A - Certified Pre-Owned 2020 Ford Explorer XLT SUV, 9k, 4x4, Ford 100k Mile Warranty, 3rd Row Seats, 7 Passengers, Moonroof, Bluetooth, 4G - $36,577
T7009B - 2019 INFINITI QX80 LUXE SUV, 12k, AWD, Pwr Moonroof, Nav, Heated Leather Seats, Bluetooth, Backup Cam, One Owner, Local Trade - $49,857
T9024A - 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring SUV, 2k, AWD, Panoramic Moonroof, Navigation, Sport Alloy Wheels, Heated Leather Seats - $34,657
T9018B - 2016 Ford Focus ST Base Hatchback, 119k, FWD, 6-Spd Manual Stick Shift, Backup Cam, Sync, Sport Alloy Wheels, 2.0L Ecoboost - $14,677
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