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Dusty’s Country Store is the source for a variety of food and gifts It can be found in the Downtown Market on Front Royal’s Main Street

Dusty Williams is seen here surrounded by some of her products in Dusty’s Country Store located in Front Royal’s Downtown Market at 206 E. Main St. She looks forward to serving customers old and new in the new year.

owned businesses ship supplies, many perishable, from Richmond and Stafford so when the Covid-19 restrictions were put into place, a lot of those food items had to be thrown away.

She came up with a compassionate solution that helped cus-

tomers, suppliers and herself.

She put together gift boxes that would usually cost $100. Then people who wanted to contribute could donate $50 and give her the addresses of people in need who would receive them. And during the toilet paper shortage, she even

put one roll of toilet paper in each basket as an added bonus!

She said she was the only store that had a TP supply for the community here because she was able to get it from Costco in Charlottesville. She also had Lysol products. This caused her to be bombarded with requests, but she could only allow one to a customer, although she supplied food pantries with two.

She has lived in the area for the last five years, she said, and talked about her experiences in various aspects of business management or ownership, before and after moving here. As well as having opened two barbecue businesses in Florida, she has a business degree, but thinks hands-on education is the best teacher.

She has recently branched out and is partners with James Foster in a Kombucha store in WinSee DUSTY’S, 4

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By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick County Report Dusty Williams opened Dusty’s Country Store in Front Royal’s Downtown Market building at 206 E. Main St. on February 1st this year.

She is so glad she did, because the folks who have shops and booths there have been supportive of each other in making it through the ups and downs of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic.

“If I had opened a brick-and-

mortar business, it may not have lasted,” she said.

The 72 vendors in the Downtown Market (DTM) have kept on and so has she.

Her shop in the market is filled with gourmet supplies, one-of-a kind and hard to find items, many from local, women-owned, Virginia-based and veterans’ companies.

She spoke about some of the experiences of the last year and how she has coped.

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Dusty is happy where she is now, and one reason is because she likes people.

“This is the most pleasing business I’ve had,” she said. “I like repeat customers and seeing their faces. One of the hardest things about Covid-19 restrictions is not being able to hug people.”

“She shows her care for the community by helping and making deliveries for some who live on Main Street and can’t get out, because of age or other restric-

tions. She also orders items for them that can be picked up at the market.

Dusty enjoys being in the Downtown Market because, “A lot of customers come in and I can talk to them,” she said.

She started out in the DTM by taking over the café when the former owner left but that didn’t work out, so she looked for another way to be involved and thought of offering country food and gift items.

Her husband, Robert Williams, is a U.S. Army veteran, and she

is active in helping veterans, so with that in mind, she visited a veterans’ foodie vendor event and reached out to them so she could carry their products in her store.

One such veteran-owned business whose product can be found in her shop is The General’s Hot Sauce in grenade-shaped containers.

Described on their webpage as, “a premium, American grown, American made, all-natural hot sauce. Our profits help our troops, veterans, and their families. With the purchase of every bottle a portion of our proceeds will go towards helping support our military on a national and international level. The General’s Hot Sauce is the most patriotic way to add a kick to your dish because of its unique ability to give back to those who’ve served us. More information about them can be found on Facebook and at generalshotsauce.com.

She also focuses on local products as part of her business plan.

There is cheese from Berryville, honey from Bentonville, Crazy Horse Hot Sauce from Linden, handmade chocolates from Truffles By Brittany, chutney from Virginia Chutney Company in Flint Hill and homemade apple butter from Double Top Farm, which has been in the Rappahannock area for generations.

When talking about her products, she is enthusiastic and describes the kinds of interactions that have brought the products to Front Royal.

Now, she’s proud to say that 85% of items she carries are Virginia products and from veteran and women owned businesses.

“I added the women-owned businesses (and their products) because that is what I am,” she said.

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One of them is called Souper Girls who are based in D.C. Dusty saw them when they appeared on Shark Tank, so she contacted them and made an agreement to sell their products wholesale. She added that no other stores in the area sell for them except Whole Foods and Wegman’s. The whole batch soups are vegan, gluten free and seasonal.

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“Message or call to place your orders and they can be picked up in Front Royal unless you can make it to our other location Bucha Canna in Winchester at 1216 Berryville Ave,” says Dusty.

Below is a list of all the veteran or Virginia suppliers she carries: • AR’s Hot Southern Honey local hot honey • Rivercityflame hot sauce and seasonings • Hannah’s Handcrafted LLC elderberry syrups and jelly • Reginald’s Homemade peanut butter • Clark and Hopkins, Artisan Pepper Sauces & Bloody Mary Mixes, • Ayoba Foods jerky • Harvue Cheese from Berryville

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• Capital Chips gluten-free tortilla chips • Our Tribe coffee • The General’s Hot Sauce in grenade-type containers • Jim’s Jarhead Jerky and nuts • Virginia Diner nuts • Coffee from Ricks Roasters Coffee Co. • Tommy’s Wicked Garden Salsa • Shenandoah Spice Company’s spices and dips • Valente Pasta plant-based pastas • Adams Custom Slaughter sausages • Shaffer’s BBQ & Market sauce and spices • Crescent Simples syrups • Woodfire Brands - Pita & Hummus and pita chips • Blue Ridge Bucha Kombucha And when asked about her business philosophy she said her main business philosophy is to meet the needs and to provide customer satisfaction to people.

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During the restrictions and still now, she offers curbside service and will make deliveries if requested.

She added her thanks again for the opportunity to be part of the Downtown Market group.

“I want to thank the Downtown Market managers, Teresa Henry and Cynthia Smithlin,” she said.

“If not for this collaboration, I may not have made it.”

She added that she very much hopes to stay on Main Street after the 6-months lease is up.

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it was stated that, because it was a historical building, by law the Afton Inn had to sit for one year before it could be razed. Then after one year it could be leveled and the construction material from the old building could be used to construct a beautiful new building that could house productive means again on Main Street and no longer be an eyesore but a wonderful building producing revenue and important commerce for the town citizens.”

This reporter further explained that he was told by a Luray town councilwoman previously sitting with him on the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (NSVRC) that it won’t be razed, it will end up falling down by itself.

She emphatically stated that there was a derelict building in Luray that people fought over for decades before it finally came down.

We further explained that a construction builder had previously submitted architectural drawings and was fully committed to razing the building and using a good portion of the historical material from the old Afton Inn to construct a beautiful new structure in its place. Then a group rose up in opposition calling themselves “Save the Afton Inn” and the town council buckled under the pressure

Recently elected Mayor Chris W. Holloway poses with his wife and two daughters and his grandson.

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We asked Holloway what is on his first 100-day agenda.

“I am actually working on a 100day agenda. I am going to try to work on the plight of buildings issues, try to get the Afton Inn

squared away, work on the old town hall, try to get some of those issues taken care of and go from there. I plan to have 5 or 6 things that I plan to get taken care of in the first 100 days,” Holloway responded.

Derelict Afton Inn building We inquired deeper about the Afton Inn, since it is a derelict building sitting on a prime piece of land on Main Street, and asked, “What specifically is your goal regarding the Afton Inn? We added, “After the town gained ownership of the building

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Holloway answered that the town is currently trying to resolve some issues with the Front Royal/ Warren County Economic Devel-

opment Authority (EDA) regarding the derelict Afton Inn building and he was not able to discuss those details at this time.

Holloway elaborated on this and said that in a lot of the older areas of town, there are sidewalks, curb and gutter issues that people complain about and he would like

to get those issues resolved. He stated that council can talk about things, a hot issue comes up and we discuss it for months, maybe a year, and then it sort of fades off and doesn’t get done.

“Let’s get things taken care of before we move onto the next one,” Holloway said.

New town manager We asked the Mayor if he was excited about working with a new council.

“I am excited about that because I think we are going to have a really good council.” he replied, and added, “The new town manager (Steven Hicks’ first day on the job was December 7) is a great guy, real nice. He’s smart, a really good guy, everybody in town ought to feel lucky to have him. We lucked out, we hit a home run with him, I really think so.”

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They both agreed to immediately take their oath of office at the Warren County courthouse as members of the Front Royal Town Council, and on December 29, did so before Moore with their terms of office commencing on January 1, 2021 and expiring on December 31, 2024.

Earlier in the day, McFadden and Lloyd were given short briefs by all the directors of the different departments in the Town.

“It was very informative, and I was able to ask several questions of those directors,” McFadden said.

McFadden and Lloyd also met for lunch with newly hired Town Manager Steven Hicks.

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After they were sworn in they were taken on a tour of all the town departments by former Interim Town Manager Matthew Tederick.

McFadden and Lloyd both said they enjoyed their time with Hicks, Lloyd saying that he was very impressed with Hicks. He added that it was the first time he met with Hicks and that he had no problem with the process of hiring the new town manager. McFadden noted that Hicks gave them a good outline and that we should be realistic about some of the things we want to accomplish within the next four years, specifically looking forward to the budget year 2023.

McFadden further explained that Hicks “asked each of us what our three main priorities were, coming into office.”

We asked McFadden the same question and he listed the following:

1) “Derelict or blighted building issues that I want to get fixed,” he said. He added that it was unfortunate that he was unable to fix these while on Front Royal’s Planning Commission but now he can hopefully have a greater impact toward improvements 2) Tourism 3) To be more business friendly We asked McFadden and Lloyd about the Afton Inn and the need to do something about the blighted building.

Lloyd said that the Afton Inn is a pile of bricks at this point and he appeared eager to do something about the problem.

McFadden said it meets all of his top three categories.

He further explained in a press release that, “Blighted buildings have been on my radar since before I started my tenure on the Town Planning Commission and were, in fact, one of the many is-

sues I worked on while on the PC. After 5 years, they are still a very easily recognizable issue here in our town.

“Appearance matters, and when it comes to blighted buildings... our entrance corridors are full of them. I believe they directly affect our tourists and visitors’ impressions of Front Royal, which I believe in turn affects the ability the town has to attract new businesses. For all of Front Royal’s charm, and I truly believe it is a good place to set up shop and invest in, others might think twice due to those poor first impressions.”

He added to this.

“I have already heard that there might be a way forward with the blighted building issue. And if there is, I will wholeheartedly support it and help move it to the finish line in any way I can,” McFadden said.

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INDICTMENTS 2020 November Indictments October Term 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., Rileyville, VA 22650, did unlawfully and feloniously forge a note, bill or coin current by law or usage in this Commonwealth.

Danon Elora Hirsch The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Danon Elora Hirsch, 31, of the 100 block of Thomas Dr., Middletown, VA 22645 with two counts. COUNT ONE: in the County of Warren, Danon Elora Hirsch did unlawfully and feloniously forge a note, bill or coin current by law or usage in this Commonwealth. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously utter, attempt to employ as true, sell, exchange, deliver, or

offer to sell, exchange, deliver, or receive with intent to utter or employ as true, or to have the same uttered or employed as true, a false, forged, or base coin, note or bill current by law or usage in this Commonwealth. Dates of the offenses were on or about March 29 and on or between February 12 and March 28, 2020.

Nikki Ann Denton The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that on or about April 14, 2020 in the County of Warren, Nikki Ann Denton, 34, of the 500 block of N. Royal Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously 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 Walmart 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 sub-

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Brandon Keith Riley The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Brandon Keith Riley, 28, of the 13000 block of Woods Run Ct., Centreville, VA 20121 with three counts.

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in the Town of Front Royal. A goal of this Chapter is to increase tree canopy cover from 41% (2008) to 46% by 2030.

3. The protection of residents living in the community and visitors from personal injury and property damage, and the protection of the Town from property damage, caused or threatened by the improper planting, mainte-

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The town council committed the Happy Creek tree massacre without ever consulting the UFAC, which they had specifically put into the municipal code to prevent such tragedies. In response the UFAC commission members are resigning. Losing hundreds of trees in the massacre is terrible. Even worse is the loss of the UFAC. Because without a functioning UFAC, Front Royal, after 22 straight years, will no longer be a Tree City USA. I can’t live in a place that isn’t a Tree City.

Your Pal in the fewer remaining 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:

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We are in fall fire season in Virginia. With fresh fallen leaves on the ground, the fire danger is elevated and will remain elevated until we receive winter precipitation. Approximately, 85% of wildland fire ignitions in Shenandoah National Park are caused by humans. Tips for how we can prevent wildfires:

Fires are only allowed in park-built fire structures in our campgrounds, picnic areas, backcountry cabins, shelter and huts. All fallen leaves should be removed from within ten feet of the fire structure before lighting a fire.

Fires are not allowed anywhere in the park outside of a park-built fire structure and visitors are not allowed to build their own fire structure.

Never leave a fire unattended.

Visitors should ensure that their fire is completely out by dousing it with plenty of water, stirring it and carefully feeling the ashes to make sure they are cold and there is no smoke.

Fires should not be built during windy conditions.

Smokers should use lighters instead of matches and ensure that their cigarette or cigar butts are completely out and disposed of properly. The best practice would be to refrain from smoking when traveling through wooded areas or areas with dry grasses and shrubs.

Fireworks are never allowed in the park.

Do not run a vehicle when parked in tall grass. The exhaust system could ignite the dry grass.

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spected an animal’s individual circumstances in clause (c) (1), (2), or (3), has determined the animal to be safe from predators and well suited and well equipped to toler-

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Public hearing on new I-81 Exit 313 bridge The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a design public hearing for the replacement of the Route 17/50/522 (Millwood Pike) bridge over Interstate 81 in Frederick County. The meeting will take place in a virtual format from 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2021. The public can join the meeting by going to the VDOT website project page for Frederick County – Route 17/50/522 (Millwood Pike) Bridge over Interstate 81 and following instructions to

connect to the meeting. Please use this web address to get to the project page: https://www.virginiadot.org/MillwoodPikeBridge Please note the entire on-line public meeting will be recorded and placed on YouTube.

The Millwood Pike Bridge was built in 1964 and is reaching the end of its service life. The new bridge will be constructed just north of the current bridge location. On both ends of the bridge, Millwood Pike will be reconstructed to tie into the new bridge location.

Improved traffic operations will

result from an extended auxiliarylane and turn lanes, upgraded traffic signals, and a shared-use path along the north side of Millwood Pike beginning on the western side at Abrams Creek, extending across the new bridge to the Front Royal Pike intersection on the eastern side of the project.

Approval of project plans is scheduled for summer 2021 with right of way activities beginning in summer 2022. Advertisement for construction is currently scheduled for late 2023.

The total estimated cost for this project is $38,373,326, including

$3,300,000 for preliminary engineering, $4,426,796 for right of way and $30,646,530 for construction.

During bridge construction, the existing bridge and Millwood Pike roadway will be maintained.

It is anticipated that much of the Millwood Pike tie-in construction to the new bridge will be done outside the travel lanes, reducing traffic impacts. Occasional single lane closures may be necessary to move materials or construction equipment. Pedestrian traffic through the work zone will be See BRIEFS, 16

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The banner pole at the Middletown Volunteer Fire and Rescue station, used to promote all town events, was leaning towards the road. REC linemen, Jake Michael and Matt Fauvre, volunteered to help. They took the pole

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Despite being unable to participate in community events and activities in person in 2020, REC has continued to support the community. Over the past several months, REC has helped a variety of local nonprofi ts, school systems, neighborhood farmers markets and much more through the donation of time and resources or sponsorships.

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How to connect to the virtual public hearing using the WebEx platform On the VDOT website go to: https://www.virginiadot.org/MillwoodPikeBridge Follow the instructions to join the live public hearing.

How to provide comments for the official public hearing transcript. Comments can be submitted within 10 days after the meeting date.

By Web: Use the ArcGIS Survey123 which will be accessed through the web project page: https://www.virginiadot.org/MillwoodPikeBridge This survey will be live on-line from January 26, 2021 through February 4, 2021.

By Phone: Call 540-332-7848 and leave a voice mail. The message will be transcribed and placed into the hearing transcript.

The phone line voicemail will be available from January 26, 2021 through February 4, 2021.

By Email: david.robinson@vdot. virginia.gov

By U.S. Mail: Write to Mr. David Robinson, P.E., Project Manager.

Virginia Department of Transportation, 811 Commerce Road, Staunton, VA 24401-9029.

Public hearing participants should be aware that questions or remarks made via telephone or typed in the WebEx chat feature during the meeting will not be entered into the official meeting transcript. To hear or view these interactions the public can access a recording of the entire public meeting on VDOT’s YouTube channel.

Videos, Podcasts And Newsletter Highlight I-81 Improvements There are three new ways to keep up with Improve81, the $2 billion capital improvement program for Interstate 81 in Virginia. The first in a series of videos, podcasts and newsletters are now available on the News & Multime-

dia page of Improve81.org.

The video and podcast focus on upcoming improvements at the Troutville Safety Rest Area along I-81 southbound near mile marker 158 in Botetourt County.

These materials show and tell how ramp extensions and increased truck parking will improve safety and traffic flow. Future videos and podcasts will highlight other capital projects and operational improvements.

The “81 Insider” newsletter offers articles, interviews and photos about current and upcoming projects. It also profiles the men and women who are working to make these improvements along the I-81 corridor in Virginia. The newsletter will be distributed several times a year. Click the link above to view the December 2020 edition and to sign up for email delivery of future issues.

The I-81 Corridor Improvement Program was approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board in December 2018.

The $2 billion package of targeted improvements was funded by the Virginia General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Ralph Northam in spring 2019.

Additional information about the I-81 Corridor Improvement

Program is at Improve81.org. The website includes interactive maps, timelines and details about projects that are designed to improve safety, increase reliability and foster economic growth along the 325-mile corridor.

REC Announces Net Bill Reduction in 2021 Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has announced a net decrease to REC member-owners’ electric bills. This reduction is the result of a decrease in the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) for 2021, which is being partially offset by a modest rate increase to distribution costs.

A typical residential memberowner using 1,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) per month will see a bill reduction of nearly $6 per month beginning in January. The bill decreases are a result of REC passing along cost reductions from its wholesale power provider, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC).

“Ultimately, the combina-

tion of ODEC’s long-term power contracts and new investment in power generation, including a growing mix of renewable sources, will reflect as a reduction to the PCA,” explained Matt Faulconer, REC’s manager of external affairs.

In addition to the significant re-

duction in the PCA, the rates for delivering electricity to a member’s home or business are rising by five percent. REC’s Board of Directors approved the five percent increase to help pay for efforts to increase reliability and resiliency.

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Together, the two changes for a member using 1,000 kWh of electricity is a bill reduction of $5.78.

This means that members will save five percent on their electricity costs in 2021.

“REC is pleased to be able to allocate needs for the growth and upkeep of the electrical system while at the same time reducing the overall power bill,” said John Hewa, REC’s president and CEO. REC Member-Owners Eligible for Coronavirus Relief Funding Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is assisting with the distribution of Coronavirus Relief Funds to member-owners who fell behind on electric bill payments between March 1, 2020 and October 1, 2020.

These funds, which were part of the federal CARES Act and were authorized for this use by the General Assembly and the governor in the amended state budget, will be applied to the past due amounts of individual member-

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owners who complete an online application certifying that their electric bill debt is due to an economic hardship caused by the pandemic. Eligible REC memberowners will receive a notification letter in the mail with the amount of relief funding potentially available to them.

The deadline to complete the required application to receive funds is February 1, 2021.

“We care about our memberowners, and know this has been an exceptionally challenging time for many,” said John Hewa, president and CEO. “We are fortunate that REC has received these funds from the state and hope our members will utilize this opportunity to minimize some of the hardship they’ve experienced.”

Coronavirus Relief Funding can only be applied to past due amounts for electric service incurred between March 1 and October 31. The amount available to be applied to each account will not be known until after February 1.

The state’s relief funds can only be

applied to the debt for actual electric service, not to fees, deposits or non-electric services provided

by REC. Local organizations may have funding and services available to support member-owners with additional needs.

Member-owners who complete the required application, and who meet the required criteria will receive a credit on their electric bill.

For further information, members should visit www.myrec.coop/ COVIDHelp. Members who are unable to access the internet or who need assistance completing the application may call 800-5523904.

Holiday Time Phone Scams Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has received reports of fraudulent callers demanding immediate payment from the co-

operative’s member-owners. REC urges members to be alert for phone calls from scammers who claim to be from REC stating that accounts are overdue and payment is due immediately.

“The holiday season is supposed to be filled with joy, but it’s also a time when people get fraudulent messages,” said Casey Hollins, director of communications and public relations. “We encourage our members to be vigilant and aware of these scams.”

If you receive a suspicious call, please keep the following in mind: At this time, REC has suspended disconnections for non-payment.

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By Tom Sayre Warren/Frederick County Report Fiber cable is being installed throughout the town of Front Royal, according to Dwayne Caraway, construction manager, with “Glo Fiber, brought to you by Shentel,” for internet and TV. “Fiber is being made available all the way to the house. It keeps the signal from degrading,” said Caraway. Some of the fi ber is aerial and some is buried.

Caraway said, “The town is great working with us. We worked together on a ‘joint trench’ on Leach Run Parkway.” One conduit is for the town electric and the other for fi ber. According to Jim Miller, IT Project Manager with Valley Health, “The new hospital has a robust network with a primary and back-up. We have a redundant network that will be running the hospital to eliminate any outages.”

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may be tempted to loosen up and show more of your personality at work this week. Just remember to exercise discretion in situations that call for professional demeanor.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Think before you speak this week, Taurus; otherwise, you may let go of something you had preferred to keep to yourself. Carefully think over your comments.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, try to balance your feelings by focusing on the facts rather than “what ifs.” It’s alright to feel anxious, but try not to let it overwhelm you the next few days.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you may finally get the answer to a problem or situation that has been on your mind for some time. It will be a relief to finally let this go and focus on new possibilities.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, take some time this week to brainstorm creatively. How would you change things if time and money were no issue? Speculating can provide inspiration.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, even when under pressure, you manage to present yourself as capable of getting the job done. Always put your best foot forward and portray yourself as someone who is steady.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, playing it casual and projecting your friendly charm simply isn’t going to cut it at work this week. You will have to make it clear that you’re ready for a serious discussion.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, temptation is around every corner. Figure out a way to stay grounded and on a successful track.

Friends and family are ready and willing to help.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 An issue that has to be addressed this week, Sagittarius, even though you would rather it just disappear. Focus on a plan and then get others to back you.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you are generous with your time, and now many people are asking for help. You may start to feel burdened. Learn how to say “no” with tact.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, check in with a friend if you have an emotional issue that needs working through. It won’t be helpful to keep your feelings bottled up inside for too long.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Being in a relationship is a balance of give and take, Pisces. You may feel uncomfortable asking for what you need, but you shouldn’t.

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If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be an REC employee demanding immediate payment, report the suspicious activity to local law enforcement.

If you are uncertain if a call you received came from a legitimate REC representative please call REC directly at 1-800-552-3904 to confirm. In addition, share this important warning with neighbors, friends and family to help others avoid becoming victims of this scam.

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In year’s past, Holiday Writing Contest participants and their families were invited to a reception at the Library to read their winning writings out loud. “The Holiday Writing Contest reception has always been the highlight of my year,” said Ashby. “Unfortunately, we are not able to have the reception this year, so we are starting some new traditions.

Winners have been given the opportunity to submit videos of themselves reading their winning stories and poems, for viewing on the library’s social media platforms. Additionally, the library plans to make the book available in an e-book format, which can be checked out like a regular ebook. We are excited to see how the Holiday Writing Contest has evolved in new and exciting ways.”

Sadie Rosner, a seventh grader at Warren County Middle school received a second-place award for her story, “Neighborly Spirit.”

The story begins, “To a passing car or pedestrian, Elm Street looked quite normal, especially during the holiday season. All the houses were decorated with vibrant Christmas lights, and the occasional Santa Claus cut-out;

all the houses, but one.” Want to read more, check out Samuels Library Facebook page to hear more winning entries from the Holiday Writing Contest winners or visit samuelslibrary.net to check out the 2020 Holiday Writing Contest book.

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Holiday Writing Contest winners Samuels Public Library is pleased to announce the winners of its 42nd annual Holiday Writing Contest. The annual Holiday Writing Contest draws hundreds of entries each year and offers youth, ages kindergarten – 12th grade an opportunity to express their creativity and share their writing about the holiday winter season through a poem or short story.

“This year, more than ever, children and youth in our community our looking for ways to express themselves,” said Michelle Ross, Library Director. “We are so pleased to continue this timehonored tradition and provide an outlet and a platform for the youngest voices in our community.”

The Library recognized 38 Writing Contest winners this year as well as seven additional art work winners.

“In spite of how students’ academic situations have recently changed, we still had a great number of entries. We were thrilled to receive 376 stories, poems, and drawings,” said Michal Ashby, Youth Services Supervisor. “For over forty years, Samuels Library has held the Holiday Writing Contest, and we were determined to press on, in spite of COVID-19 restrictions,” Ashby continued.

Each contest winner will receive a professionally published keepsake booklet, sponsored by The Northern Virginia Daily. First place winners also receive a gift certificate provided by the Royal

The Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution participated in a Virtual Presentation of a Commemoration for the Battle of Trenton during the Revolutionary War. The ceremony took place on 26 December with onsite at Trenton, New Jersey. Participating were compatriots from 20 State Societies and included National SAR President General Jack Manning. This event commemorated the battle immediately following George Washington’s famous crossing of the Delaware River in December 1776. On 23 December 1776, Thomas Paine wrote “these are the times that try men’s souls.” Washington’s army had suffered numerous defeats around New York City and many of his men were scheduled to depart the Army at the end of the year. The British forces under General William Howe had driven the Continental Army south from New York, across New Jersey.

In mid-December, Washington led his army across the Delaware River where they camped on the Pennsylvania side. They were short of food, ammunition and supplies with many of the men preparing to depart from the disappointment of the harsh losses they had suffered. General Howe felt he needed to rest his army and after retiring to winter quarters they would start a spring offensive, find and destroy the colonial forces, putting an end to the revolution.

Meanwhile, Washington planned an assault on the British Hessian garrison at Trenton. He would take his army of 2,400 men flanked by a 2,900 man diversionary force under Colonel John Cadwalader and a blocking move by General James Ewing’s 700 men. With his men and cannons, Washington crossed

the icy Delaware River and began a 19 mile march towards Trenton in a freezing storm. Neither Cadwalader or Ewing were able to carry out the plans. At Trenton, Colonel Johann Rall commanded a Hession force of 1,400 men. Although receiving warnings of the colonial movements, he was unprepared for the attack.

With Colonel Henry Knox’s cannons firing on the garrison, Washington split his forces with Nathaniel Greene attacking from the north and John Sullivan from the west. Rall was not able to establish a defensive perimeter and after a running battle, the Hessions quickly surrendered, suffering 22 killed (including Col Rall), 92 wounded and 918 captured.

The Americans suffered two frozen to death and five wounded. After the victory, Washington, with prisoners and captured supplies, withdrew across the Delaware. After the battle, he was able to convince many of his men to remain an additional six weeks. The colonials had won a stunning victory. They defeated a major garrison with few casualties and captured critical supplies in the process. With this and the follow on victory ten days later at the Battle of Princeton, the Revolution had survived. Participating for the Colonel James Wood II Chapter were dual member and President of the Virginia Society, Bill Schwetke, Chapter President Marc Robinson, compatriots Paul Christensen, Dale Corey, Chip Daniel, Brett Osborn, Clay Robinson and dual member (also representing the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter) Charles Jameson. Pictured is a virtual ceremony with many compatriots shown from across the country.

Image courtesy of Chip Daniel.

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50. Frames per second 53. Have surgery 57. Formal withdrawal from a federation 58. Guitarist sounds 59. Greek war god 60. 2,000 lbs.

61. Helps escape CLUES DOWN 1. Currency exchange charge 2. River in Tuscany 3. Breakfast dish

4. Defunct European currency 5. Upper class young woman 6. Part of a purse 7. Self-contained units 8. Boxing’s GOAT 9. Legislators 10. Flightless birds 11. U. of Miami’s mascot is one 12. Floating ice 13. Low, marshy land 16. Seldom 18. Lyric poems 22. Law enforcement agency (abbr.)

23. Full extent of something 24. __ Claus 25. Naturally occurring solid material 27. Acquired brain injury behavior science (abbr.)

28. Thirteen 29. Partner to cheese 30. Member of a Semitic people 31. One thousandth of an inch 33. Former CIA 35. Most lemony 36. Engage in 37. Small Eurasian deer 39. Provisions 42. All humans have them 43. Swiss river 44. Storage term (abbr.)

46. Famed Broadway lyricist Sammy 47. Dutch colonist 48. Full-grown pike fish 49. Egyptian sun god 50. Flute 51. Flew off!

52. Scottish tax 53. Young women’s association 54. Populous Brazilian city 55. Malaysian Isthmus 56. Pointed end of a pen

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Odin DiFelici, First Place, “Santa’s Chimney,” Mountain Laurel Montessori School Rylee Lewis, Second Place, “Santa’s Ride,” Mountain Laurel Montessori School Trey Hall, Third Place, “Collecting a Snowman,” Mountain Laurel

Montessori School First Grade Beatrice Hoffman, First Place, “Sparkle’s Christmas,” Wakefield Country Day School Joey Maciag, Second Place, “The Little Lost Reindeer,” Homeschool

Camden Ferguson, Third Place, “The Portal,” Wakefield Country Day School Second Grade Amanda Baldwin, First Place, “This Is the Story of Freddy’s Pack,” Homeschool Malia Judge, Second Place, “Butter the Penguin,” John XXIII Montessori Children’s Center Marilyn A. Cizler, Third Place, “Yikes the Snowplow,” Padre Pio Academy Third Grade Addison Fairhurst, First Place, “The Arctic Fox Kit,” Wakefield Country Day School

Sage Milenkevich, Second Place, “Underground Christmas Town,” Homeschool Paige Fletcher-Perez, Third

Place, “The Magic Trip,” Front Royal Christian School Fourth Grade Avery Hill, First Place, “The Christmas Season,” Wakefield Country Day School Thomas Baldwin, Second Place, “Sam the Sad Snowman,” Homeschool Marcella Nicky Jagow, Third Place, “The Christmas Present,” Mountain Laurel Montessori School Fifth Grade Sienna Milenkevich, First Place, “Nana’s Christmas Ornaments,” Homeschool Lydia Hickson, Second Place, “An Elve’s Christmas,” John Paul the Great Montessori Academy Brendan Thomas Griffin, Third

Place, “The Broken Ornament,” Wakefield Country Day School Sixth Grade David Otyenoh, First Place, “Christmas in Maplewood,” Front Royal Christian School Allison Baldwin, Second Place, “The Christmas Party!” Homeschool Lotus Lowe, Third Place, “Chanukkah,” Wakefield Country Day School Seventh Grade Victor Alonzo, First Place, “2021 Travels,” Wakefield Country Day School Sadie Rosner, Second Place, “Neighborly Spirit,” Warren County Middle School Shiloh Phelps, Third Place, “The See BRIEFS, 20

Middletown Flag retirement ceremony

On 14 November 2020, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia SAR combined with the Wayside Inn, Middletown to conduct a Flag Retirement Ceremony. These ceremonies honor the symbol of American freedom. When a flag is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, it is to be destroyed in a dignified manner. Over 40 flags were gathered from the community that were no longer serviceable. These flags were burned with the proper respect due a symbol of all that was

emblematic of a Nation of free men, devoted to the ideals and practice of freedom and democracy. They were replaced in a never ending cycle of new flags proudly displayed to reflect the qualities that make our nation great. The ceremony was conducted by Dale Corey with chaplain duties performed by Jim Simmons. A color guard presented the colors led by Brett Osborn. Included in the guard were Erick Moore, Marc Robinson, Chip Daniel, Marty Keesecker, Nathan Poe, Charles Harbaugh (Mayor of Mid-

dletown), Sean Carrigan, Clay Robinson, Allan Phillips, Eric Robinson and drummer Doug Hall.

Pictures are provided courtesy of Allan Phillips.

The first picture is the Color Guard consisting of Brett Osborn, Erick Moore, Marc Robinson, Chip Daniel, Marty Keesecker, Nathan Poe, Paul Christensen, Charles Harbaugh, Sean Carrigan, Clary Robinson, Allan Phillips and Eric Robinson. The second picture is Clay Robinson, Doug Hall and Flag Detail Chip Daniel, Marc Robinson and Erick Moore.

Local SAR group participates in Veterans Day ceremonies

During the week of Veterans Day, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Virginia Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Color Guard participated in three Veterans Day Ceremonies.

Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day. It commemorated the veterans of World War I, for which an armistice end the fighting at 11:00, 11 November 1918. In June of 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed to officially end the War to end all Wars. In 1919, President Wilson proclaimed 11 November to be the first commemoration of the victory. It was 4 June 1926 that Congress passed a concurrent resolution to

officially recognize the end of the Great War. On 13 May 1936 an act was passed to officially recognize 11 November as a national holiday known as Armistice Day. In 1954, because of World War II and the Korean War, the name was changed to Veterans Day to honor veterans of all wars.

On 10 November 2020, in coordination with the American Red Cross, VFW and AMVets, a private ceremony to honor veterans was held at National Cemetery, Winchester. The SAR color bearers Marc Robinson, Allan Phillips and Sean Carrigan led veterans Ralph Hensley and Anthony Barns as they presented a wreath.

Charles Hunter played Taps to honor veterans of all wars. On 11 November, the SAR Color Guard presented colors for Middletown during their 5th annual ceremony to honor veterans. Due to inclement weather, it was conducted indoors at the Middletown Fire Station. Ray Steele emcee’d with Rev. Clay Knick providing chaplain services.

SgtMaj Richard Van Norton, Jr. USMC (Ret.) was the guest speaker. The Color Guard consisted of musket men Brett Osborn and Allan Phillips, flag bearers Marc Robinson, Erick Moore, Dennis Parmerter and Dale Corey with sentinels Paul Christensen, Eric Robinson and Sean Carrigan.

A wreath was presented by Mayor Charles Harbaugh, IV and SgtMaj Van Norton, followed by a three volley rifle salute by VFW Post 2123. This was followed by Taps played by Andrew Paul. On 12 November 2020, the Color Guard presented a ceremony to the Commonwealth Senior Living Facility in Front Royal. Participating for the SAR were Dale Corey, Virginia SAR President Bill Schwetke, Marc Robinson, Dennis Parmerter, Doug Hall, Allan Phillips and Sean Carrigan. The first photo is the CJWII Color Guard at National Cemetery. Pictured from l. to r. Sean Carrigan, Allen Phillips, Kelly Ford, Dale Corey, Marc Rob-

inson and Dennis Parmerter. The second photo is the CJWII Color Guard at Middletown Fire Station. Pictured from l. to r. Brett Osborn, Marc Robinson, Erick Moore, Dennis Parmerter, Dale Corey and Allan Phillips. The third photo is the CJWII Color Guard at Commonwealth Senior Living Facility. Pictured from l. to r. Bill Schwetke, Marc Robinson, Dennis Parmerter, Doug Hall, Allan Phillips and Sean Carrigan.

Photos courtesy of Allan Phillips.

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Feel of the Wait,” Wakefield Country Day School Eighth Grade Raven Milenkevich, First Place, “A Little Extra Magic,” Homeschool Jude Patterson, Second Place, “The Sl. E. D.” Warren County Middle School Lynne Blank, Third Place, “The Forest at Dawn,” Wakefield Country Day School Ninth Grade Claire Mullins, First Place, “Found,” Wakefield Country Day School Sophia Korte, Second Place, “Season’s Greetings! Love, Depression,” Wakefield Country Day School Madisyn Clark, Third Place, “Christmas Eve,” Front Royal Christian School Tenth Grade Ruthie McMahon, First Place, “Christmas?” Wakefield Country Day School Maeve Ciuba, Second Place, “A Long-Awaited Feast,” Wakefield Country Day School Sophia Esposito, Third Place, “Holiday Traditions,” Wakefield Country Day School Eleventh Grade Taryn Henry, First Place, “Peppermint,” Front Royal Christian School Katherine Kelly, Second Place, “Traffic in Christmas Time,” Chelsea Academy Jenna Babick, Third Place, “The Tree,” Front Royal Christian School Twelfth Grade Sky Herndon, First Place, “Make a Wish,” Front Royal Christian School

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Samuels Public Library Adult Programming Jan. 16th - 31st You can find and register for all library events on our website, samuelslibrary.net Adult Winter Reading Program January 1st - March 5th: Winter reading isn’t just for kids!

Check out Samuels Public Library’s 2021 Adult Winter Reading Program from January 1st to March 5th. Cool programs and prizes for grownups. Programs include DIY crafts, latte art demonstrations and more! There’s something for everyone this winter at Samuels Library! Register for the winter reading program, for an opportunity to win awesome prizes, online through your Beanstack account or at the Adult Reference desk. Record each book you read online or ask reference staff to record titles for you. You will receive one entry in our biweekly drawing for every print, eBook and audiobook you record. You can also download free ebooks, magazines, videos and music on our website so don’t miss out!

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Wonder Woman 1984 at Alexandria’s Landmark Mall. Courtesy of Warner Bros./DC Entertainment

Virginia-filmed Wonder Woman 1984 Features LargeScale Prop with Virginia is for Lovers Logo The recently-released Warner Bros. film Wonder Woman 1984, which shot for several weeks in Alexandria, VA in the spring and summer of 2018, features a special product placement with Virginia Tourism’s iconic Virginia is for Lovers brand featured on a largescale prop. The prop will be on display in Old Town Alexandria

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January 7 to February 28, 2021 and will be accompanied by more film-inspired experiences.

The Virginia Film Office partnered with Warner Bros. to include a seven-foot-tall drum prop emblazoned with the Virginia is for Lovers logo on screen during a scene filmed at the Landmark Mall in Alexandria. Warner Bros. created an accompanying promotional video for Virginia Tourism featuring the set piece in action, as well as star Gal Gadot and director Patty Jenkins speaking about their time in Virginia. The video can be found here.

The much-anticipated sequel to 2017’s Wonder Woman was released in U.S. theaters and on HBO Max on December 25, 2020.

“Having a colossal film like Wonder Woman 1984 shootin the

Commonwealth was a huge financial win - the project had a total economic impact of over $45 million during their relatively brief time on the ground,” said Virginia Film Office director Andy Edmunds. “Having millions of audience members now see the iconic Virginia is for Lovers logo up on both the large and small screens provides immeasurable brand visibility that will have a positive effect for years to come.”

Virginia is for Lovers, the official tourism slogan of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is the longestrunning state tourism campaign in the United States.

In addition to viewing a window display of the Virginia is for Lovers drum prop, film enthusiasts can experience a new self-guided outdoor stroll among film- and

TV-related sites in Old Town Alexandria plus a variety of Wonder Woman-inspired offerings at select Alexandria businesses beginning January 7, 2021. Business offerings include themed cocktails, beer packages, gourmet popcorn, donuts and original tattoo designs available as temporary or permanent tattoos.

“Alexandria really came together to support the filming of Wonder Woman 1984 with coordination from the Alexandria Film Office, which is operated by Visit Alexandria, plus incredible support from the City of Alexandria and dozens of City departments and public safety officials,” said Visit Alexandria president and CEO, Patricia Washington.

“We’re thrilled Warner Bros. chose Alexandria for the filming

County Sheriff ’s Office (WCSO) received a request for assistance from Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office to attempt to locate a 61 year old female who left her residence that morning and her family could not locate or contact her.

Warren County Sheriff ’s Deputy C. Clatterbuck developed further information that the missing woman’s phone indicated she was last known to be near the heavily wooded area north of Skyline Drive. Deputy Clatterbuck was then able to locate the missing woman’s vehicle on Skyline Drive in the area of the Dicky Ridge Trail Head and initiated a search response.

WCSO Canine Deputy C. Anderson and his bloodhound partner K-9 Rooster were dispatched to the scene in what would become a coordinated search mission. At approximately 11:15

of Wonder Woman 1984 and are excited to host a display of the drum prop as we present additional film-inspired experiences.” http://VisitAlexandriaVA.com/ wonderwoman

Endangered Woman rescued by Warren County Sheriff’s Office On November 19, 2020, at approximately 10:50 pm, Warren

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Top-notch appetizers entertaining Muffaletta Bites Serves 6 to 8, three or four tartlets each

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations stand to look a little different this year. Even though guest lists may be smaller and parties much more intimate, hosts can increase the “wow factor” in other ways — namely with the food.

Though New Orleans is well known for its French and Creole heritage, Sicilian immigrants who settled in the region in the early 20th century brought with them their cuisine as well. Muffaletto bread is a doughy sesame seed bread that residents ended up pairing with various meats and cheeses. Central Grocery Co. owner Salvatore Lupo decided to turn the bread and food combination into a sandwich and dubbed it the Muffaletta Sandwich. Made on rounds of soft, fluffy sesame bread, and covered with salami, ham, mortadella, provolone, and olive salad.

Every bite was full of flavor — and has become a New Orleans specialty.

This recipe for “Muffaletta Bites” from “Southern Appetizers” (Chronicle Books) by Denise Gee emulates the flavors in bite-sized morsels and can enhance New Year’s Eve festivities.

1 16-ounce jar Italian olive

salad, drained 1⁄2 cup shredded smoked

provolone cheese 1⁄4 cup finely chopped salami 1⁄4 cup finely chopped ham 2 12-ounce cans refrigerated flaky

biscuit dough Fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley for garnish In a medium bowl, stir together the olive salad with the cheese, salami and ham. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly coat two 12-well miniature muffin pans with cooking spray, if necessary.

On a lightly floured surface, place the biscuit dough in two even rows and, using a rolling pin or clean finger, gently flatten/pat into a 1⁄2-inchthick rectangle. Firmly press the perforation to seal. Cut each rectangle into 24 squares (each about 2 inches wide).

Place one square of dough in each of the prepared muffin wells. Firmly press the dough extended over the edges of each well; shape the edges with your fingers or use a fork to crimp it as desired. (The dough will rise at times; just press it back down until you can add filling). At this point, you can cover the muffin pan and refrigerate up to 1 hour.

Spoon a heaping 1 tablespoon of the filling into each well. Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Remove the tartlets from the pan and garnish each with a parsley leaf. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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The WCSO Search Team tracked for approximately .35 miles, and Rooster using a scent article of the woman’s clothing, quickly locating the female lying face down on the ground in the dense underbrush.

WCSO Deputy Ruckman immediately assessed the woman’s life signs, determined she still breathing, extremely disorientated, and in the beginning stages of hypothermia after being in the wooded area for approximately eleven hours. Deputy Ruckman and Deputy Clatterbuck continued talking with the female, keeping her alert and providing basic emergency care until Warren County Emergency Medical Services arrived on scene. The endangered woman was quickly transported to Warren Memorial Hospital for further treatment and evaluation.

The actual twelve days of Christmas begin on Christmas Day, December 25, and continue through January 5, celebrating the Name of Jesus which is the eve of Epiphany. Christmas is a season of thankfulness for the goodness of God. The purpose of Jesus Christs’ birth was to lead us to the Father to reveal the Kingdom of God. Jesus came to reconcile us to God so that we can have eternal life.

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Day 10 (3rd January): Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus. This remembers when Jesus was officially ‘named’ in the Jewish Temple.

It’s celebrated by different churches on various dates.

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Day 12 (5th January also known as Epiphany Eve): St. John Neumann who was the first Bishop in America. He lived in the 19th century.

Epiphany is the conclusion of Advent and the Twelve Days of Christmas. Epiphany begins on

people remember the baby boys which King Herod had killed.

Day 5 (29th December): St Thomas Becket. He was Archbishop of Canterbury in the 12th century and was murdered on 29th December 1170 for challenging the King’s authority over Church.

Day 6 (30th December): St Egwin of Worcester. As a bishop he was known as a protector of orphans and the widowed and a fair judge.

Day 7 (31st December): New Year’s Eve. Pope Sylvester I is traditionally celebrated on this day.

He was one of the earliest popes (in the 4th Century).

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Timberneck Farm to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. This transfer brings Virginia one step closer to opening its 40th state park: Machicomoco.

“Honoring the tribal history of Virginia and telling the stories of Virginia Indians is critically important in our endeavor to create a more inclusive and equitable commonwealth,” Secretary of Natural Resources Matthew J. Strickler said. “I’m pleased that this focal point is woven throughout the park while simultaneously providing more public land for

Virginians to enjoy. With respect to all of Virginia’s Indigenous communities, Machicomoco State Park will stand in perpetuity so that we may learn from the past, celebrate the present and aspire to a better future.”

The name “Machicomoco” was proposed by the tribes in the region who contributed to the park design and interpretive themes.

It’s an Algonquian word translated to “special meeting place,” which acknowledges the importance and purpose of the site: to educate the public about the native tribes in Virginia and share their stories.

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“Machicomoco is more than a special meeting place for people, it’s a shining example of the cross section of natural and historic resources present in Virginia,” DCR Director Clyde Cristman said.

“The positive impacts of securing and protecting the ecosystems here will extend far beyond the boundaries of the park. It’s truly a wonderful addition to the list of acquisitions in Governor Northam’s ConserveVirginia Initiative.”

The park is situated along the York River adjacent to the Catlett Islands between Cedarbrush Creek and Timberneck Creek.

Formerly known as Timberneck Farm, it was an active agricultural farm until 2007 when it was purchased by a residential contractor and developed for large-lot housing. Some of that infrastructure will be utilized, including 4 miles of paved road with an accompanying bike trail and a gatehouse, which will serve as the contact station and office space.

Dominion Energy provided $25 million to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the land was purchased in December 2017. The funds were available through the SurrySkiffes Creek-Whealton transmission line mitigation memorandum of agreement among Dominion Energy, the Army Corps of Engineers and the commonwealth.

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translated in the general sense from the Virginia Algonquian language as “place of leadership” — believed to have been the political and spiritual center in the Tidewater Indian world, just 10 miles upriver.

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After graduating from John Handley High School in 1942, Charles served in the US Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1946. He and his four brothers survived WWII and returned home to assist their father in his scrap business.

Dad retired in 1988 as President of Charles Zuckerman and Son. During his lifetime, he was a member of the Elks Club, the Patsy Cline Committee, the Winchester Host Lions Club for 67 years, past Chair of the American Red Cross, Past Commander of the American Legion, past Board Member of the Free Medical Clinic, Winchester Medical Center, and the Chamber of Commerce, past member of the Shenandoah University Board of Trustees, past President and founding member of Beth El Congregation, Mayor of Winchester, VA from 1980 – 1988, and a member of City Council for 16 years before he was elected Mayor.

Still known to many as Mayor Zuckerman, he was passionate about donating blood (having donated 38 gallons himself ) and encouraging others to donate. He continued to volunteer at bloodmobiles after a cancer diagnosis halted his ability to donate. He loved helping out at the Area Food Bank, the Adult Care Center, and walking to raise money for Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

His wife of 72 years, Virginia, predeceased him, as well as his loving parents, Louis and Celia, three sisters, and four brothers.

He is survived by his six children, Steve (Judy), Caz, Phil (Linda), Don, Kitty, Ann, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held, and donations may be made to The American Red Cross, Beth El Congregation, or the Shenandoah Valley WestminsterCanterbury Foundation.

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TL1082A - 2015 Ford Explorer XLT SUV, 137k, FWD, Bluetooth, Parking Sensors, 3rd Row Seats, Remote Keyless Entry, Rear A/C - $11,497

CL550A - 2019 Ford F-150 XL Truck SuperCrew Cab, 9k, 4x4, Accident Free 1 Owner Carfax, Tow Pkg, Backup Cam, Bluetooth - $38,497

MT1409 - 2017 Toyota Tundra SR5 TRD Off Road Truck CrewMax, 116k, 4x4, Accident Free 1 Owner Carfax, Blind Spot, Bluetooth - $31,897

TM0085A - Certified Pre-Owned 2021 Toyota RAV4 LE SUV, 182 miles, AWD, Accident Free 1 Owner Carfax, Blind Spot, Bluetooth, Cruise - $26,997

TM0091A - 2018 Hyundai Tucson Value SUV, 42k, AWD, 1 Owner Carfax, Keyless Entry, Blind Spot, Sunroof, Push Button Start - $19,497

MT1412 - Certified Pre-Owned 2018 Toyota RAV4 XLE SUV, 27k, FWD, Accident Free 1 Owner Carfax, Blind Spot, Pwr Sunroof, XM - $22,397

MT1383A - 2016 Kia Forte LX Sedan, 67k, FWD, Bluetooth, Split Folding Rear Seat, Remote Keyless Entry, Heated Door Mirrors - $8,597

TL1027B - 2019 Toyota Camry XSE Sedan, 22k, FWD, Accident Free 1 Owner Carfax, Pano Sunroof, Backup Cam, Bluetooth - $24,747

TL1056B - 2016 Ford Transit-350 XLT Low Roof Wagon, 69k, RWD, Local Trade, Keyless Entry, 15 Passengers, Backup Cam - $18,747

MT1402A - 2014 Toyota Camry SE Sedan, 121k, FWD, Bluetooth, Split Folding Rear Seat, Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls - $9,997

TL1208A - 2017 Chevrolet Traverse Premier SUV, 55k, AWD, Navigation, Carfax 1 Owner, Moonroof, Blind Spot, BOSE, Pwr Liftgate - $23,397

TL1231B - 2013 Scion FR-S 10 Series Coupe, 100k, RWD, Accident Free Carfax, Bluetooth, Dual Climate Control, Keyless Entry - $11,747

TM0027A - 2015 Ford Escape SE SUV, 116k, FWD, Accident Free 1 Owner Carfax, Keyless Entry, Backup Cam, Bluetooth, Sync - $8,747

TM0044A - 2017 Kia Sportage SX SUV, 70k, AWD, Accident Free 1 Owner Carfax, Nav, Heated/ Ventilated Leather Seats, Bluetooth - $16,497

TL1269B - 2015 Lincoln MKC Black Label SUV, 52k, AWD, Accident Free Carfax, Navigation, Climate & Tech Packages, THX Audio - $20,747

TM0008A - 2016 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sahara SUV, 49k, 4WD, Accident Free Carfax, Local Trade, Remote Keyless Entry - $29,247

TM0033A - 2017 Jeep Renegade Sport SUV, 35k, 4WD, Accident Free 1 Owner Carfax, Manual, Backup Cam, Bluetooth, Cruise Ctrl - $14,397

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