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Estimates from organizers ranged from 2,200 to 4,000 for the day

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Hallows Eve with each other. Estimates from the organizers ranged from 2,200 to 4,000 throughout the entire day, beginning at noon with volunteers carrying on the Louisiana tradition of public pumpkin carving, begun here by William (Willie) Huck, owner of C & Cs Frozen Treats, until well after 9:00 p.m. that evening when the last few stragglers were still afoot.

Just in time for Christmas, the legendary Alpine Krampuses made their appearance coming creepily through the trees at the Hometown Halloween event at the Gazebo on October 31. Alpine folklore has it that Krampus during the Christmas season scares children who have misbehaved. Jellyfish Penelope Dublin was rewarded for her creative efforts in the costume judging contest on Halloween at Main and Chester Streets at the Gazebo. “She spent a lot of time on it,” said her Mom.

By Carol Ballard Warren/Frederick Report The sun played tag, sometimes

lighting up the magnificent trees that skirt the grounds at the Gazebo pavilion, then retreating behind clouds to create gray and silver Halloween mood, allowing all the folks who gathered for the event to show off their creative, colorful, sometimes creepy costumes. This was advertised as the 12th

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Huck was one of the creators of the event and performed the role of Master of Ceremonies for the day.Toward the end of the organized festivities, including a costume contest, a parade and dancing to music from the Gazebo area, his call rang out. “Look to your left, look to your right! What do you see?” he asked with microphone in hand, from the top of the Gazebo steps.

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A man in the massive crowd called back, “Community!!” “Yes, you can see the best community in the entire world, Front Royal, Virginia!” Huck affirmed. This enthusiastic endorsement of area people was echoed throughout the crowd. Huck went on to thank the Town of Front Royal for helping to make this year’s festival a success. The evening’s offerings included, A Haunted Bus sponsored by the Warren County Sheriff ’s Department, with Detective Vallen handing out candy to the young ones in line, and other deputies and various motionless terrifying ghouls and monsters scattered nearby. Musical numbers like the themed “Ghostbusters, Batman, Ding Dong, the Witch is Dead

The Soorenko Vampire trio made their appearance after the sun went down on Main Street. The littlest vampire, Nick, wasted no time collecting candy and dancing to the music coming from the Gazebo.

and I Put a Spell on You” got folks free-form dancing and clogging and acting out the lyrics. “The

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ing, saying, “The Easter bunny does not lay eggs, but the turkeys do.” They hid 3,500 eggs around the gazebo on Main Street in the grassy area, so kids could come and gather them, But this year, he and his wife, Nina, who recently retired from 20 years as a probation officer, have planned a delayed month-long Honeymoon/ fundraising road trip to California in the C & Cs Frozen Treats truck. The plan is to donate the money raised toward next year’s Family fun Day, again to be held in downtown Front Royal and set

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for May 7. He said the ice cream shop will still be open on weekends. For upcoming events, he offered these: • On Saturday, November 6th at 10:00 a.m. Town Arborist, Jim Osborn, and members of the Front Royal/Warren County Tree Stewards will conduct a walking tour to discuss the trees in our town and the important role of urban forestry to our ecosystem. The tour begins at the gazebo in downtown Front Royal. This event is free, and all are welcome! • Playground Tree Planting at Gertrude E. Miller Park on Saturday, November 13th - Start time 10:00 a.m. with a prep date on Friday, November 12th. • November 15-20 Camping for Hunger will be held from 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m. For information, visit https://theriver953.com/campingforhunger • December 5, the Christmas Parade will be held in downtown Front Royal. • December 12, Artist will be installed in participating Main Street businesses, but the street will not be closed. • Strokes of Creativity will hold their Third Annual Holiday Market from November 13th through December 25th at 206 East Main Street in Front Royal. Hours are Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Sundays 12 – 4 p.m. The Town of Front Royal, the Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, the Merchants on Main Street, and

Maybe the Plague Doctor could have helped during the Covid-19 pandemic, had he (or she) been roaming the streets with the herbs in the nose protecting them from the virus.

Front Royal IBA (FRIBA) partnered together for this year’s Hometown Halloween event sponsoring with C&C Frozen Treats, White Picket Fence, and

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Zander Ward remembered at Front Royal candlelight vigil

Sadness was reflected on the faces of the folks gathered around the Gazebo before the Candlelight Vigil for Zander Ward began.

The outsized LOVE sign, prominent near the Gazebo, served as the underlying theme of the evening’s Candlelight Vigil honoring and remembering 18-year-old hometown man Zander Ward. He had been reported missing since Monday, October 25th, and was found deceased in a wooded area off the roadway on Guard Hill Road on October 28.

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“How children learn to talk is from us,” he said. “The world will accept you for 100% of who you are if you do.” He thanked all who had helped look for Zander and noted that they wouldn’t have found him if a family with a drone hadn’t spotted him. Kathy, another member of

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INDICTMENTS October 2021 Indictments David Dutton Baker, Jr. The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges David Dutton Baker, Jr., age and address unknown, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, David Dutton Baker did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Fentanyl. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously while being a prisoner in a state, local or community correctional facility or in the custody of an employee thereof, procure, sell, secrete or possess a chemical compound which the accused had not lawfully received. Date of the offenses was on or about December 18, 2020. Ernest Eugene Weese The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about May 3, 2021 in the

County of Warren, Ernest Eugene Weese, 41, of the 16000 block of Fletcher Lane, Amissville, VA 20106, did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly and intentionally possess a controlled substance listed in Schedule I or II of the Drug Control Act. David Dutton Baker, Jr. The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges David Dutton Baker, Jr., age and address unknown, with three counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, David Dutton Baker, Jr., did unlawfully and feloniously possess with the intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Fentanyl. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously possess with the intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Heroin. COUNT THREE: did unlawfully and feloniously possess a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Cocaine.

Date of the offenses was on or about May 22, 2020. Caprice Renea Lynn Edwards The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges that: on or about July 1, 2020, in the County of Warren, Caprice Renea Lynn Edwards, 39, of the 2700 block of Harmony Hollow Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Fentanyl. Willie Robert Robbins On or about July 13, 2021, in the County of Warren, Willie Robert Robbins, 44, of the 800 block of W. 14th St., Front Royal, VA 22630, did unlawfully and feloniously sell or distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, to-wit: Methadone. Jessica Nicole Shell The Warren County Va. Circuit

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COUNT TWO: did unlawfully and feloniously sell or distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, to-wit: Etilzolam. COUNT THREE: did unlawfully and feloniously sell or distribute a Schedule II controlled substance, towit: Cocaine. Dates of the offenses were on or about June 16, and August 18, 2021. John Wesley Hansell The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges John Wesley Hansell, age and address unknown, with two counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, John Wesley Hansell did unlawfully and feloniously, knowingly and intentionally possess a controlled substance, towit: Methamphetamine listed in Schedule II of the Drug Control Act. COUNT TWO: did unlawfully drive or operate a motor vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more by weight by volume or 0.08 grams or more per 210 liters of breath; or while under the influence of alcohol; or while under the influence of a narcotic drug or other selfadministered intoxicant or drug, or a combination of drugs, to a degree which impaired the accused’s ability to drive or operate a motor vehicle safely; or while under the combined influence of alcohol and a drug or drugs to a degree which impaired the accused’s ability to drive or operate a motor vehicle safely. Date of the offenses was on or about January 9, 2021.

ously, knowingly and intentionally possess a controlled substance, to-wit: Methamphetamine listed in Schedule II of the Drug Control Act. Worthylee Vernon Devericks The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Worthylee Vernon Devericks, 23, of the 900 block of Andrews Rd., Strasburg, VA 22657, with three counts. COUNTS ONE through THREE: In the County of Warren, Worthylee Vernon Devericks did unlawfully and feloniously knowingly possess child pornography. Dates of the offenses were on or about December 16 through December 17, 2020. Holly Marie Reedy The Warren County Va. Circuit Court Grand Jury charges Holly Marie Reedy, 37, of the 22000 block of Senedo Rd., Edinburg, VA 22824, with three counts. COUNT ONE: In the County of Warren, Holly Marie Reedy did unlawfully and feloniously make, draw, utter, or deliver, with the intent to defraud, a check in the amount of $1,182.24, knowing that there

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The cover of 2022’s newly-released calendar, “Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Through the New River Gorge,” features C&O Railway H-8 class “Allegheny”-type locomotive No. 1612, arguably the most powerful class steam locomotive ever built, laboring with a heavy train past the Kaymoor boarding house. Mining at Kaymoor began before the construction of the South Side Subdivision in 1900. Coal was transferred across the river via aerial tramway to the C&O Railway’s main line. All coal mining ended at Kaymoor in 1963. Photos courtesy of the Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society.

Clifton Forge, Va. – The Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society, the group dedicated to preserving the history of the C&O Railway, has just published its yearly fundraising calendars for sale in support of the 52-year-old non-profit organization. These printed calendars include the famous Chessie “The Railroad Kitten” calendar, the longest-running railroad-themed calendar in the United States. This 88th edition of the Chessie calendar features a selection of vintage C&O Railway advertising art from the 1930s-1940s. The art selected for 2022’s Chessie calendar represents the “golden” era of Chessie. In the decade before and during World War II, the advertising mascot was new and wildly popular with the traveling public, who saw the famous kitten and her family used in the railroad’s nationwide marketing campaigns. Beginning in 1933 she burst on the scene with unexpected vigor, surprising even the C&O Railway, which promptly hired a high-class advertising agency to promote

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For 2022, the C&O Historical Society’s illustrious steam calendar provides a year-long gallery of iconic 4-6-4 “Hudson”-type steam locomotives. One of the most recognizable examples of C&O Railway steam power, the Hudsons could be seen throughout the Chesapeake & Ohio system. A mandatory feature for both studying and modeling the C&O, the 4-6-4 locomotives helped define an era along Chessie’s Road.

With a theme of “PUR-R-R-fect Transportation!” for 2022, the 88th edition of the Chessie “The Railroad Kitten” calendar features vintage Chesapeake & Ohio advertisements that were used in the 1930s-1940s. In many ways this was the “golden” era of Chessie when the advertising mascot was new and wildly popular with the traveling public. The famous Chessie calendar is the longest-running railroad-themed calendar in the United States.

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Ask Stewart: FREE CLASS!! On Saturday November 20th the Tree Stewards will conduct a free class at Samuels library in Front Royal from 10am-12pm. (Conducted outside if the weather cooperates) Everyone is invited to attend and see the different tree tools: how to use them, care for them, and prepare them for winter storage. You are invited to bring your tools in for inspection and advice. There will also be a drawing and some lucky person will go home with a new pruner. TREE-mendous! This is the first of the monthly events that the Tree Stewards will be conducting throughout the year. On Saturday December 11th

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Republicans sweep Virginia The November 2, 2021, Virginia elections resulted in a sweeping upset, with Republicans capturing all three statewide offices and the House of Delegates majority. Virginia’s “off-off year” statewide and legislative elections feature the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and 100 seats in the House of Delegates on the ballot. Turnout is usually relatively low, though the

2019 and 2017 elections saw turnout increase dramatically, leading to Democratic unified control of state government in 2019 for the first time in a generation. This year, with Democratic President Biden in office after former Republican President Trump, in a political environment generally perceived as unfriendly to Democrats at both the national and state levels, the elections were highly competitive. 91 of 100 House seats were contested. Final polls showed a tossup for the gubernatorial race between former Governor Terry McAuliffe (D) and political newcomer Glenn Youngkin (R), with Youngkin having clear momentum going into Election Day. Statewide and House elections broke fundraising

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Democratic bastions like Northern Virginia, as well as in key battleground suburbs like Chesterfield County and Virginia Beach. Suburban and independent voters appear to have favored Republican candidates this election. Below is a breakdown of the statewide and House of Delegates races, followed by a preview of what to expect for next year’s legislative session. Statewide Races Governor: Republican Glenn Youngkin defeated former Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe by a little over 2 points. Third party candidate Princess Blanding garnered less than a point. McAuliffe left office in 2017 after his first term. Governors are not allowed to serve successive terms in Virginia. Youngkin is a political newcomer, a former CEO of the private equity, asset management, and financial services firm, The Carlyle Group. Lt. Governor: Republican Winsome Sears defeated Democrat Hala Ayala by less than two points. Ayala vacated her Northern Virginia House seat to run for Lt. Governor. Sears is a former Delegate from the Norfolk and Virginia Beach area. As Lt. Governor, she will be the first Black woman elected to statewide office in Virginia. Attorney General: Republican Jason Miyares defeated Demo-

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education and parents’ rights issues, curbing COVID-19 masking and vaccination requirements, pro-business economic and jobs policies, lowering taxes - including eliminating the grocery tax and suspending the gas tax - crime and safety, government efficiency, and regulatory reform. Before the new Governor takes office, outgoing Democratic Governor Ralph Northam will submit his administration’s final full budget to the General Assembly for the next legislative session in January. The Senate of Virginia is still under narrow 21-19 seat Democratic control, with newly elected Republican Lt. Governor Sears wielding the tie-breaking vote next year. The newly created Virginia Redistricting Commission so far has not been able to reach consensus on new legislative maps. As a result, the Supreme Court of Virginia will appoint two special masters (one from each party) to draw the maps for court approval. Depending on the approval timeline and potential litigation, Virginia may schedule another round of House elections next year based on the new maps. To view full election results, please visit www.vpap.org – Commonwealth Strategy Group/ Va Press Association

Protect Virginia’s forest and your wallet when using firewood this fall Burn locally and measure bulk deliveries of firewood to ensure full value If you are planning to use firewood this fall, for home heating or a campfire, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) encourages you to take steps to protect Virginia’s forest ecology and your wallet. When purchasing firewood, always buy it close to where you intend to burn it. Also, be sure to measure the wood to ensure you are receiving full value. Tree-killing invasive insects and diseases can lurk both inside and on the surface of firewood. While these insects and diseases don’t normally travel far on their own, transporting firewood can allow potentially destructive and

non-native organisms to move hundreds of miles and start infestations in new places. In addition, carrying firewood from one area to another may also violate state and federal laws, depending on the region. Anyone traveling from one location to another should not carry firewood to their destination unless it is heat-treated and certified. Infestations can be costly to control or eradicate, so help stop the spread of damaging forest pests by following these suggestions: • Buy firewood near where you’ll burn it • Buy certified heat-treated firewood (look for a state or federal seal) • Gather firewood on site when permitted For more information on invasive insects in Virginia, visit www. vdacs.virginia.gov/plant-industry-services.shtml. If you suspect that you have an invasive pest in your area, contact VDACS’ at ReportAPest@vdacs.virginia.gov or your local Virginia Cooperative Extension Service agent at https:// ext.vt.edu/offices.html. Consumers should harvest firewood locally or purchase it from a reputable dealer who is in compliance with state or regional firewood regulations. Purchases of bulk deliveries of firewood for home heating should be made by the cord, which is 128 cubic feet

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World War II veterans attended the Military Heritage event at the American Military Heritage Museum in Stephens City July 12, 2021. Front row: Al Houston, Woodstock, VA; Granville Donald, Winchester, VA; Doug Butler, Winchester, VA; Donald Keller, Strasburg, VA; John Beegle, Cumberland, MD; Robert Gaines, Bridgewater, VA. Back row: Jack Einstein, Clearbrook, VA; Norm Peryea, Woodstock, VA; Leon Pope, Winchester, VA. The date for the 2022 living history event is Saturday, June, 11 2022 at the American Military Heritage Museum east of Stephens City, VA.

of firewood. A full cord of firewood, when stacked in a compact line or row, with individual pieces touching and parallel to each other, would be a pile that measures: 4 feet wide, 4 feet high and 8 feet long (4 x 4 x 8 = 128) or 2 feet wide, 4 feet high and 16 feet long (2 x 4 x 16 = 128) No matter how the wood is stacked, the width times the height, times the length should equal 128 cubic feet.

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and address, the ticket must contain the purchaser’s name and address, the date of delivery, the quantity delivered, the quantity upon which the price is based (if it differs from the delivery quantity), and the total price of the amount delivered. VDACS provides the following advice for buyers who suspect that they have not received the full amount of wood they paid for: • Keep the delivery ticket or sales invoice as proof of purchase. • Pay by check so that you have a record of the purchase. • Write down the license number of the delivery vehicle. • Measure the wood before using any of it. • If you determine the delivery to be short measure, first contact the seller to rectify the shortage. • If the seller does not cooperate, contact the VDACS Office of Weights and Measures at (804) 786-2476. Do not use any of the firewood prior to the investigation by VDACS. Consumers should use firewood in a safe and sensible manner. Only use seasoned wood, not green wood, as fuel in fireplaces and wood stoves. Seasoned or dry wood burns cleaner, creates less creosote buildup in chimneys than green wood, and produces up to 25 percent more heat than green wood.

Front Royal man killed in Giles County crash Virginia State Police Trooper J.T. Hackney is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Giles County. The crash occurred Oct. 29, 2021 at 9:32 p.m. on Route 460 at Route 774. A 2019 Nissan Versa was traveling west on Route 460 when it ran off the left side of the highway, struck a culvert and overturned several times. The vehicle came to rest on its roof. The driver, Jeffery A. Gibson, 61, of Front Royal, Va., was transported to Lewis Gale Medical Center in Blacksburg, Va., where he succumbed to his injuries later that same night. He was wearing a seatbelt. Fatigue is being investigated as a factor in the crash, which remains under investigation.

Warren Coalition announces November saying for “We See You, Warren County” campaign The Warren Coalition’s community-building initiative campaign called “We See You, Warren County” enters its third month with 42 businesses and organi-

zations signed on, along with a number of individuals who have made the official commitment to engage in the campaign. Others have joined the Facebook group, which is closing in on 100 people. By signing up, organizations agree to encourage their employees to acknowledge each other and their customers, as well as those they pass by, with the monthly saying. For November, the saying is “Good luck today!” The saying can be adapted as needed; for example, you might say it to someone you pass on the street, but if you are in a longer conversation with someone, it might be the way you close the conversation. Getting it “right” or using the exact phrasing isn’t the goal of the campaign; rather, the goal is to be

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substance misuse awareness to the community. The Coalition began under the guidance of Warren Memorial Hospital as an outreach project, but it has since grown and was incorporated in 2001. The office is currently located in the Warren County Community Center. Their mission is to make War-

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ren County a safe, healthy, and drug-free community through many programs and in collaboration with 15+ member agencies.

Apply for Dare to Dream grant Applications are now being accepted for the Front Royal Women’s Resource Center’s (FRWRC) 2022 Dare to Dream grants. Each year, FRWRC awards individual grants to Warren County women

On 25 October 2021, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter, Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution participated in a Flag Retirement Ceremony conducted by the Ketoctin Chapter, Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution. The United States Flag Code states “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” The Flag Code does not actually give specifics on how to destroy the flag. However, one should use common sense making sure the procedure is in good taste and shows no disrespect for the flag. During a burning ceremony, a flag that is worn, is presented and it is verified that it has served and is to be retired with respect and honorably. For some ceremonies, the flag is cut up to facilitate the burning. When the blue field is removed, it remains in one piece to show unity of the country. The emcee for this event was Kecia Brown, Regent of the Ketoctin Chapter of the DAR. After calling the gathering to order, an invocation was presented and the Colonel James Wood II Chapter Color Guard presented the colors. Loudoun Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Commander led the Pledge of Allegiance and Joan Whitemer led the singing of God Bless America. The colors were then posted by the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard. Flags were presented and then retired followed by the playing of Taps. From left are Dale Corey, Barry Schwoerer, Thomas “Chip” Daniel, Sean Carrigan and Jacob Schwoerer. Photo courtesy of Thomas “Chip” Daniel.

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to help make their dreams come true. Past recipients have used their grants to start and build businesses, purchase business equipment, support certification and continuing education goals, etc. Applicants can request up to a $,1000 grant. One $1,500 Elaine Bromfield Memorial Scholarship for education is also awarded each year through this program. The Dare to Dream grants are available to women living and/or working in Warren County, ages 18 years and older, not currently enrolled in high school. Application deadline is January 14, 2022. Recipients will be announced in March 2022. Begun in 1999, the Front Royal Women’s Resource Center

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grant programs have provided 182 grants totaling more than $132,000 to empower women and girls in Warren County. Former grant recipients have not only gone to finish their educations and start successful businesses, but these grants have also helped them gain confidence in their goals, strengthen their families and contribute to our entire community. If you have a dream or know a Warren County woman in your life who has a dream and needs financial support to make it happen, this is your opportunity. Applications are available on November 1, 2021 at Samuel’s Public Library or download the application form at www.FRWRC.

Holiday entertaining season begins on Thanksgiving. Anyone who has been tasked with hosting Thanksgiving understands the commitment required to prepare a delicious meal for guests, which often encompasses appetizers, several side dishes and, of course, turkey as the centerpiece. Guests attending a Thanksgiving dinner can give holiday hosts and hostesses a break by providing dessert. Cookies are a popular treat. Thanks to their flavor, portability and relatively short preparation and cooking times, cookies are a smart choice when bringing dessert to a holiday gathering. This recipe for “Flourless Chocolate Cookies” from Danielle Rye’s “Live Well Bake Cookies: 75 Classic Cookie Recipes for Every Occasion” (Rock Point) offers the added ben-

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, sift the powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder together, then whisk in the instant espresso powder (if using) and salt until well combined. Set aside. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir until the mixture is fully combined and smooth. Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure to leave a little room between each one. Bake for 11 to 14 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies are set. Remove from the oven, and allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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Rice began her supervisory career in 1999, after being promoted to Sergeant. She rose through the ranks attaining Deputy Chief of Police in 2012. Her career accomplishments include the implementation of the peer to peer support team, civil disturbance unit, and

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Kiwanis of Winchester adopts a highway Deputy Chief Kelly Rice announces retirement after a distinguished 26 year career Deputy Chief Kelly Rice has announced her retirement after 26 years of service to the Winchester Police Department. Deputy Chief

Tim Anderson (center) with Kiwanians Lennie Wolfe (left) and Scott Staub are checking in the Kiwanis Club of Winchester members that will be picking up trash on the newly assigned Adopt-A-Highway site, Airport Road in Frederick County by the Virginia Department of Highways (VDOT). Other Kiwanis members who volunteered to work this Community Service activity were Reid Hoak, Robin Doss, Club President Lynnette Embree, Doug Butler, Susan Corrigan, Jeph Embree and Greg Hulver.

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Deputy Chief Rice on her upcoming retirement, “Kelly has been a dedicated leader, mentor, and trailblazer for the WPD, rising through the ranks during her distinguished career to become our first female Deputy Chief. Kelly’s passion for the men and women of the WPD, the community we proudly serve, and the profession of policing, has helped our department become a leader in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Kelly has left a legacy that will be remembered by officers, dispatchers, and civilians for years to come. On a personal note, I want to thank Kelly for her friendship, loyalty, and guidance. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement!” DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-844-852-6401 www.dental50plus.com/14 #6258

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The Valley Chorale returns for Seasonal concerts The Valley Chorale is back singing after a hiatus of 18 months and will present our seasonal/Christmas concert “THIS SHINING NIGHT” the second weekend of December. The program celebrates not only the message and joy of Christmas, but in a broader sense, the triumph and indomitability of the human spirit, coming through the COVID pandemic and enduring its losses, challenges and sadness as we move on. All of our singers are vaccinated DISH Network. $64.99 for 190 Channels! Blazing Fast Internet, $19.99/mo. (where available.) Switch & Get a FREE $100 Visa Gift Card. FREE Voice Remote. FREE HD DVR. FREE Streaming on ALL Devices. Call today! 1-888-4763207

(it was a requirement for coming back) and we will be singing with masks on -- in strict adherence to CDC guidelines for organizations such as ours. We are very fortunate that unlike some choral groups, we have a robust group and a good balance of singers, including several Bridgewater College students who come up each week to sing with us. (Our Artistic Director, Dr. Ryan Keebaugh, is the choral director at Bridgewater.) All choral groups lost members for a variety of factors, but we gained a bunch of new, very talented singers so we feel fortunate.

We will be singing: • Friday, Dec 10 at 7 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, Middletown, Va. • Saturday, Dec 11 at 3 p.m., Handley Library Robinson Auditorium • Sunday, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m., Calvary Episcopal Church, Front Royal, Va. The Blue Ridge Singers are ready for their 13th Season The Blue Ridge Singers choir is thrilled to come back to the performance stage with the program, See BRIEFS, 24

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“Sweeter, Still”... “The emphasis is given to the word “still” as choral music and singing is still a deeply affective component of our lives. An announcement in a media release offered this statement, “Thematically designed around Eric Barnum’s elegantly simple

work, Sweeter Still: A Holiday Carol, Blue Ridge Singers will present a collection of pieces that have been a part of our repertoire since Dr. Jeffrey Alban became artistic director and conductor of the choir, and we hope will be a cause for consolation, encouragement, and joy as we enter the Christmas and holiday season.” From a curious setting of Deck

the Halls, to a Renaissance motet by William Byrd, to a dramatic setting of the Tyrolian carol “Kling Glockchen, Kling”, to an exciting Christmas spiritual, the program is sure to fit everyone’s choral palette. Concert Performances include: • December 5, 2021, 4:00 p.m., First Baptist Church, Winchester (Masks encouraged for attendees)

• December 10, 2021, 7:30 p.m., Front Royal United Methodist Church (masks required for attendees) • December 12, 2021, 4:00 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, Upperville (masks required for attendees) (Choir members are fully masked) Admission is free of charge. A $10 donation is requested.

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