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SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK www.nps.gov/shen/ Open year-round, Shenandoah National Park is home to the famous Skyline Drive, a 105-mile road that winds across the crests of mountains through the entire length of the park. Along the way are scenic vistas showcasing the spectacular landscapes to the east and the west. The park is much more than just Skyline Drive, however. There are over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the renowned Appalachian Trail. Each trail holds its own surprises, whether it is a hidden waterfall or panoramic view, and there is a trail for each skill level. Hikers may run into one of the many species of wildlife found in the park or find apple trees, stone foundations, and cemeteries of inhabitants from long ago. In addition to trails, there are also camping and lodging facilities available. Visitors centers are open mid- May through late October.
Warren County is located on the eastern side of the Shenandoah Valley at the point where the North and South branches of the Shenandoah River combine in their northward flow to the Potomac River. “Shenandoah” and its variants mean “great plain.” The Shenandoah River offers a source of transportation, beauty, and resources. American Indians built in Warren County what is
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considered the oldest permanent structure east of the Mississippi River in North America, an 11,000-year-old ceremonial building, the archaeological remains of which are known today as the Thunderbird Site. The first documented European explorer to see Warren County and the Shenandoah Valley — John Lederer, in 1670 — noted an almost eerie absence of native peoples, who had been killed by warfare and disease. By the early 1700s, when fur trapping and land prospecting began in the Shenandoah Valley, the Cherokee, Iroquois, and Shawnee peoples were using the Valley as a collective hunting ground. In 1729 a group of German immigrants led by Joist Hite purchased several thousand acres of land in the northern Shenandoah Valley. A community of Quaker families from Maryland, led by Robert McKay, came at the same time as Hite’s Germans. In 1734 Thomas Chester established a ferry service known as Chester’s Ferry at the juncture of the forks of the Shenandoah River, and in the 1740s an English Lord — Thomas, Lord Fairfax, the Sixth Baron of Cameron — came to the area that is today Warren County to lay claim to his inheritance: a 5 million-acre (219-squaremile) swath of the colony that extended from the Chesapeake Bay through the Shenandoah Valley and on to western Maryland. In 1754 a large extended family under the leadership of the son of a French Huguenot, Peter
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LeHew, settled at the foot of the Blue Ridge along the road leading from Chester’s Gap to Chester’s Ferry, and LeHewtown was established. During the French & Indian War, LeHewtown was the Royal Frontier of the British Empire, hence the town’s name at the time of its charter in 1788: Front Royal.
Declared the “Canoe Capital of Virginia” by the General Assembly, Warren County boasts some of the finest opportunities for outdoor recreation in the commonwealth. Enjoying a float down the world-renowned Shenandoah River as it flows through the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains and lush farmlands is just a phone call away. The legendary Shenandoah River — the Valley’s premier attraction — offers float trips geared to novice paddlers; no experience is necessary. Visitors may choose adventures from as short as one hour — a great way to have time to visit other area attractions — to voyages lasting several days. Included in Virginia’s Birding and Wildlife Trail, the Shenandoah offers travelers special opportunities to float, swim, and explore ancient Native American sites and view natural history firsthand. Special programs such as moonlight paddles or easy “hike and float” trips to and from the Guest/ Shenandoah River State Park are available. Guided and unguided fishing trips for smallmouth bass are available from outfitters who have attained some of the nation’s highest professional ratings. What better way to enjoy the fall foliage than an uncrowded drift through some of the state’s finest color changes? Everyone can paddle, so don’t pass up the opportunity to take home a great Shenandoah memory. Enjoy our Virginia with a splash!
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When the war came in 1861, Warren County bore, with the rest of Virginia, much of the horrors of war. Great battles fought nearby meant a steady stream of wounded to be cared for and supplies to be collected. On May 23, 1862, the Battle of Front Royal took place in the streets and buildings of the county seat, and Warren County lost use of the bridges spanning the forks of the Shenandoah. In 1864 the Union burned many mills in the Valley, Warren County’s included. The war’s end saw Warren in ruins, its economy shattered, and its population drained. New bridges would not connect Front Royal to the rest of the county for another three decades. The turn of the century saw new life breathed into Warren County, which had slowly recovered during
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By the coming of railroads and canals in the 1830s the overland migration routes changed, and when Warren County was incorporated in March 1836, the community had settled into an agricultural existence, with small farming villages surrounding Front Royal and Riverton.
Reconstruction with the development of the Bank of Warren and some light industry. By the 1890s the Front Royal-Riverton Improvement Company had incorporated, built new bridges, laid out new neighborhoods, and encouraged new factories to locate in Front Royal and Riverton — Virginia’s “Twin Cities.” The county drew its labor pool from surrounding counties that remained largely agricultural, and by the 1930s the American Viscose Corporation had constructed an enormous rayon facility, which would employ over 80 percent of the county’s workforce by the 1940s. The Great Depression saw many public works projects in the county develop, the largest of which was Shenandoah National Park and its Skyline Drive. Tourism was now added to agriculture and industry as Warren County’s livelihood. Today Warren County still stands at the nexus of several transportation routes and has become part of the greater Washington, D.C., community and economy, both receiving visitors and new residents from northern Virginia as well as sending many residents in the opposite direction for work and school. Warren County continues to grow and change as a result, with its position as a transportation hub continuing to define that growth as it has for centuries.
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POOL Claude A. Stokes Community Swimming Pool Gertrude Miller Municipal Park, Bing Crosby Road 540-635-7750 This is an Olympic-size, fully staffed public pool with a large wading pool for small children. There is a full-service concession with a picnic area and shelters. Locker rooms with showers are available. The pool opens Memorial Day weekend and is open on weekends only until the second week of June, when it opens daily until Labor Day. Private parties may rent the pool.
FISHING Lands Run Fish: Trout (not stocked) North Fork Shenandoah River Fish: Smallmouth bass, redbreast sunfish Shenandoah River (Main Stream) Fish: Smallmouth and largemouth bass, rock bass, redbreast sunfish, channel catfish South Fork Shenandoah River Fish: Smallmouth and largemouth bass, rock bass, redbreast sunfish, bluegill, muskellunge, channel catfish Public Boat Landings (No Fee): Front Royal Boat Landing: Luray Avenue Indian Hollow Boat Launch: Route 340 South to Bentonville, right on Route 613 Karo: Route 340 South for 5 miles Morgan’s Ford Low Water Bridge: Happy Creek Road (Route 624) Riverton: Route 340/522 North, right on Riverton Road (Route 637) For More Information Town of Front Royal Visitors’ Center 800-338-2576, 540-635-5788 or www.discoverfrontroyal.com
Front Royal is in the heart of the nation’s history. There are many well kept historic homes and neighborhoods ready to welcome new families. And there is also room to grow in Front Royal, as evidenced by the new neighborhoods springing up throughout the town, with homes that feature spacious floor plans and lots. Home prices in Front Royal are considerably more affordable than those in the nation’s capital. New homes start in the mid-$200s for a three-bedroom, 2.5-bath home. One of the largest benefits of a home in Front Royal is the beautiful surroundings. Lots of over 1 acre are common, and many are in beautiful wooded areas. If you prefer a home with more history, there are many older homes on the market at any given time. Home prices vary from the $200s to the millions, and each home has its own story to tell. There are older homes in town as well as scenic rural farm homes. Whether you are looking for a fixer-upper, a country setting, or a home that has been well maintained for generations, there is something waiting for you. Real estate taxes in the Northern Shenandoah Valley are lower than those found in other areas of Virginia, another factor making Front Royal a more affordable choice for young families and retirees. The neighborhoods and neighbors in Front Royal are welcoming and warm, whether you come from across town or across the nation.
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Calendar 2015
Find the things you love to do in Front Royal
JULY
Through July 17 Blue Ridge Arts Council Elemental Observations: Earth, Air, Fire, Water July 23-September 18 Endless Summer July 3 HOLIDAY
July 3 Community Fireworks 6-10pm Northern Virginia Educational 4H Center
July 8-18 Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department Carnival 3pm-11pm Closed Sunday July 15 Fireman’s Parade July 16 Fireworks at dark
July 10 Bluegrass Jam 7-10pm Browntown Community Center
Fridays Gazebo Gatherings 7-8pm July 10 Rich Follett July 17 The Excellent Adventure July 24 Slow Creek July 31 Joseph Hott & the Short Mountain Boys Saturdays Farmer’s Market 9am-1pm Gazebo at Village Commons through October 24
AUGUST
Through September 18 Blue Ridge Arts Council Endless Summer August 3-8 Warren County Fair
August 4 National Night Out 6-9pm
August 8 Waggin’ for Dragons Front Royal Golf Course Boat Landing to benefit the Humane Society of Warren County
August 14 Bluegrass Jam 7-10pm Browntown Community Center
Fridays Gazebo Gatherings 7-8 pm August 7 Fiery Run August 14 Troy & Paula Haag August 21 The Moonlighters August 28 Vinyl Tracks
Saturdays Farmer’s Market 9am-1pm Gazebo at Village Commons through October 24
SEPTEMBER
Through September 18 Blue Ridge Arts Council Endless Summer
September 11 Bluegrass Jam 7-10pm Browntown Community Center September 12 United Way Shrimp & OysterFest 4-8pm Bowling Green Country Club September 12 Skyline Wings & Wheels Front Royal-Warren County Airport 10am-6pm
September 18-19 Browntown Community Center Annual Fall Yard Sale 8am-2pm
September 26 Brew & Blues Festival Noon-8pm
Saturdays Farmer’s Market 9am-1pm Gazebo at Village Commons through October 24
OCTOBER
Through November 6 Blue Ridge Arts Council Annual Member Show
October 3-4 Autumn Conservation Festival Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Open House 10am-3pm
October 3 Music Festival/USO Dance Front Royal-Warren County Airport 10am-6pm
October 9 Bluegrass Jam 7-10pm Browntown Community Center
October 10 Festival of Leaves 9am-6pm
October 12 Golftoberfest Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club
October 17 JDRF Walk First Baptist Church
October 31 Hometown Halloween Main Street 6-8pm
Saturdays Farmer’s Market 9am-1pm Gazebo at Village Commons through October 24
NOVEMBER Through November 6 Blue Ridge Arts Council Annual Member Show
November 13 Bluegrass Jam 7-10pm Browntown Community Center
November 20 Deck the Halls 7-9pm Blue Ridge Arts Council Premier Gala & Auction
November 21 Deck the Halls 11am-2pm Blue Ridge Arts Council Holly Jolly Saturday
November 21 Christmas Bazaar 9am-3pm Browntown Community Center
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December 3 -January 15, 2016 Blue Ridge Arts Council 5th Annual Winter Invitational
December 5 Kiwanis Pancake Day E Wilson Morrison Elementary School 6am-3pm
December 5 Farmer’s Market/Christmas Festival & Bazaar 6am- 3pm
December 5 Hometown Holiday Christmas Parade 5-6pm
December 11 Bluegrass Jam 7-10pm Browntown Community Center December 31 First Night Front Royal
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SKYLINE CAVERNS 800-296-4545 www.skylinecaverns.com Skyline Caverns is the closest natural wonder to the nation’s capital and hosts nearly 100,000 visitors each year. People come from all around to experience the rare anthodites, unique formations of delicate white spikes, spreading in all directions, including upward, from their position on the cave ceiling. The guided tour featuring the cave’s geological history takes adventurers deep underground. Award-winning lighting systems allow visitors to enjoy the splendor of the Capital Dome, Rainbow Trail, the Painted Desert, the Wishing Well, the Grotto of Nativity, Cathedral Hall, the Shrine, Fairyland Lake, and much more. Included are three underground streams and the 37-foot Rainbow Waterfall.
Businesses and industries of all types have discovered that Front Royal-Warren County is the perfect place to thrive, with its skilled workforce, low cost to do business, and central location. Businesses of all sizes have called Front Royal-Warren County home for years, and new businesses continue to come to the area. From manufacturing, to health care, to distribution facilities, businesses of all shapes and sizes are thriving in this Northern Shenandoah Valley area.
AREA BUSINESS LEADERS One of the largest area employers is Axalta Coating Systems, LLC. The Axalta plant produces finishes (paint) for the automobile aftermarket (collision/repair) and for some OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) such as heavy duty trucks, RVs, campers, and aviation.
Skyline Caverns also offers the Skyline Arrow, a one-fifthscale miniature train, and the Enchanted Dragon Mirror Maze, a must for the young at heart. Don’t forget a jacket on the tour; the caves stay a cool 54 degrees year-round.
Baugh Northeast Co-op is one of the largest distribution centers for food service products in Warren County and is a model for supplying their distribution centers.
Located at the Northern Entrance to Skyline Drive, Skyline Caverns is open at 9 a.m. daily.
Family Dollar and Ferguson Enterprises are also major employers with state-of-the-art distribution services.
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Another local business leader is Toray Plastics (America) Inc. This innovative polypropylene foam production company began operations in 1997, opening a 200,000-square-foot facility in Front Royal. Employing over 100 local residents, Toray is on the cutting edge of technology for automotive interior trim and flooring underlayments. Staying ahead of the competition requires dedicated employees and strong backing by local leaders; Toray has found both in Front Royal.
LOGISTICS & LOCALES Location is a major influence in the success of any business, and Warren County’s is ideal. Operating in Warren County, the Virginia Inland Port is an intermodal container transfer facility acting as the interface between truck and rail for the Port of Virginia. Here, trucks bring ocean-bound containers for immediate loading on rail cars or for short term storage. Containers also arrive daily by rail from the Port of Virginia to be loaded on waiting trucks and shipped throughout the country. In addition, the Inland Port is
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located in a Foreign Trade Zone, which provides additional tariff abatements. Interchange Group, a third-party logistics firm, is located in the Stephens Industrial Park. Their facilities and skill in handling third-party distribution is vital to the region. Kelley Industrial Park is seeing growth in the development of flex space in the area. Three lots have been sold to develop flex space for a variety of firms.
SMALL & SPECIALTY BUSINESSES Big businesses and distribution centers aren’t the only concerns thriving in Front Royal, however. There are also many smaller hometown businesses that take advantage of the local workforce, the great location, and Front Royal’s thriving tourism industry. Main Street in Front Royal is brimming with specialty stores, banks, realtors, law firms, and eateries, including a special area where antique collectors can find a wide assortment of unique treasures.
The area is also home to beautiful wineries nestled in exquisite surroundings, including: • Fox Meadow Winery 3310 Freezeland Rd. Linden, VA 540-636-6777 foxmeadowwinery.com • Glen Manor Vineyards 2244 Browntown Rd. Front Royal, VA 540-635-6324 glenmanorvineyards.com • Linden Vineyards 3708 Harrels Corner Rd. Linden, VA 540-364-1997 lindenvineyards.com
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Raymond E. Santmyers Youth Center 200 E. 8th St., Front Royal, VA 22630 540-635-7750 www.warrencountyva.net/parks_and_recreation.asp The Raymond E. Santmyers Youth Center is available for private rental. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance and are subject to availability. The meeting room will accommodate up to 150 people. Youth Athletics and Fitness: Various athletic camps co-sponsored with local high schools. Picnic Shelters: Six picnic shelters are located in Gertrude E. Miller Community Park at 8th Street and Stadium Drive in Front Royal. Lion’s Park, on the U.S. 522 Bypass at Warren Avenue, and the Burrell Brooks Jr. Community Park on East Criser Road also feature shelters. Contact the Warren County Parks & Recreation Department for information on renting any of these picnic shelters.
Various • Chimney Field Complex: Located on Commonwealth Avenue. Features two youth softball fields, four lighted tennis courts, and a lighted basketball court.
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Going strong for over two decades, the Chamber’s Virginia Wine and Craft Festival is an event you don’t want to miss. This festival is held the third Saturday in May each year. Wine tastings from over 20 Virginia wineries and crafters of all kinds from throughout the East Coast bring people from far and wide to Front Royal. The fun isn’t limited to the adults; there are rides, games, and face painting for the kids.
Another annual Front Royal festival is the Festival of Leaves, organized by the Warren Heritage Society. The Festival of Leaves is enjoyed the second weekend in October in the historical downtown area. Come enjoy the splendor of fall with your neighbors. The holiday season brings another fun event to Front Royal. Downtown Front Royal’s annual Christmas Parade is a fun
event for all ages. Bundle up and enjoy the lights and sounds of the season while mingling with neighbors and friends. The Warren County Fairground is 58 years old, and the Fair Association was established in 1987 as a nonprofit organization. The fair is always held the first full week of August, and there’s a special concert on Sunday before the fair. There are pageants, nightly entertainment, car-
nival rides, an auto show (Cruise In), youth contests, a pet show, a 4-H livestock show and sale, a home economics division for youth and adults, agriculture and livestock divisions, tractor displays, vendor displays, a community trade show, a garden tractor pull, a demolition derby, and, of course, lots of food. Visit www.warrencountyfair.com or call 540-635-5827 for more information.
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Worship With Us... All Are Welcome! Bethel United Methodist Church
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
49 Kendrick Ford Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630 540-636-8331
240 Church St., Front Royal, VA 22630 540-635-5642
Buckton Presbyterian Church 2315 Strasburg Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630 540-635-5393
Nineveh Presbyterian Church 5872 Winchester Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630 540-692-4102
“Open Minds and Warm Hearts”
First Baptist Church 39 North Royal Ave., Front Royal, VA 22630 540-635-2122 • www.firstbaptist.org
Riverton United Methodist Church 55 E. Strasburg Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630 540-635-3878 • www.rivertonumc.org
Front Royal Church of the Brethren 106 W. 13th St., Front Royal, VA 23630 540-635-3478 • frontroyalcob@yahoo.com
Rockland Community Church Front Royal United Methodist Church
2921 Rockland Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630 540-635-8312
1 West Main St., Front Royal, VA 22630 540-635-2935 • www.frumc.org
Skyline Baptist Church Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church
1200 John Marshall Hwy., Front Royal, VA 22630 540-635-4212 • www.skylinebaptist.us
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Marlow Heights Baptist Church
St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church
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540-635-9909 www.blueridgearts.org Founded in 1987, the Blue Ridge Arts Council (BRAC) has served as a cultural oasis in Front Royal and Warren County. Local residents and visitors alike enjoy year-round art exhibits by regional artists in their gallery at 305 East Main Street, as well as at satellite galleries in the Warren County Courthouse and Government Center facilities. The council offers a wide variety of programming, including workshops in the arts and educational outreach programs, to local schools.
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Each summer, through a partnership with the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the town of Front Royal, and Warren County, the council pres-
ents Gazebo Gatherings, a summer-long outdoor concert series, on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. at the gazebo in the Town Commons at Main and
Chester streets. Special events round out the year, with holiday artistic creations at the annual Deck the Halls event held each November.
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Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, excluding holidays Town Council, 540-635-8007 Timothy W. Darr, mayor Shae Parker, vice mayor Hollis L. Tharpe, councilman Beghinn C. Egger, councilman Bret W. Hrbek, councilman Daryl L. Funk, councilman Eugene R. Tewalt, councilman John P. Connolly, councilman Jennifer E. Berry, clerk of council, 540-631-2725 Town Manager: 102 E. Main St Town Administration Building P.O. Box 1560 Front Royal, Va 22630 Telephone: 540-635-8007 Facsimile: 540-636-7475 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, excluding holidays Steven M. Burke, Town Manager, 540-635-8007 Warren County Commissioner of the Revenue: 540-635-2651
Town Attorney: 102 E. Main St Town Administration Building P.O. Box 1560 Front Royal, Va 22630 Telephone: 540-635-7872 Facsimile: 540-636-7475 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, excluding holidays
Department of Environmental Services: Walter M.Duncan Public Works Center & Property Yard 800 Crosby Road P.O. Box 1560 Front Royal, VA 22630 Telephone: 540-635-7819 Facsimile: 540-635-8973 Office Hours: 7:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday excluding holidays
Douglas W. Napier, Town Attorney, 540-635-7872 George M. Sonnett, Jr. Assistant Town Attorney, 540-635-7872
Jimmy Hannigan, Director of Environmental Services, 540-635-7819
Police Department: 23 East Jackson Street Front Royal, VA 22630 Telephone: 540-635-2111 Facsimile: 540-635-6160
Planning and Zoning: 102 E. Main St Town Administration Building P.O. Box 1560 Front Royal, VA 22630
Norman A. Shiflett, Chief of Police, 540-635-2111
Telephone: 540-635-4236 Facsimile: 540-631-2727
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m 4:00 p.m. (Lobby closes, phones open until 5:00 p.m.) Monday - Friday, excluding holidays Jeremy F. Camp, Director of Planning & Zoning, 540-631-2787 Treasurer: 540-635-2215 Front Royal Visitor’s Center: 414 East Main Street Front Royal, VA 22630 Office Hours: 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Closed: New Years Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day Main Office: 540-635-5788 Tim Smith, Visitor Center Coordinator, 540-635-5788
Energy Resources: Department of Energy Resources 520A East 6th Street Front Royal, VA 22630 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Telephone: 540-635-3027 Facsimile: 540-635-5497 Joseph Waltz, Director of Energy Resources, 540-635-3027
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County Offices: 220 N. Commerce Ave. 540-636-4600 County Administrator: Douglas P. Stanley 540-636-4600 Deputy County Administrator: Robert B. Childress 540-636-4600
Warren County Public Schools www.wcps.k12.va.us
Animal Control 540-635-4128 Fire & Rescue 540-636-3830
Mountain Laurel Montessori School www.mountainlaurel montessori.org
County Health Services 540-635-3159 DMV 540-635-1455
Board of Supervisors: Tony F. Carter Happy Creek District 540-635-8401 Richard H. Traczyk, Chairman Shenandoah 540-636-3125
Parks and Recreation 540-635-1021
Mountain Vista Governor's School www.mvgshome.org
Planning and Zoning 540-636-3354
Riverfront Christian School www.riverfrontchristian.com
Social Services 540-635-3430
Health Care: Warren Memorial Hospital 540-636-0300 www.valleyhealthlink.com/ wmh
Voter Registration 540-635-4327
Daniel J. Murray, Jr. North River 540-868-1465
Education:
Archie A. Fox Fork 540-636-9948 Linda Glavis, Vice Chairman South River 540-636-3802 County Phone Numbers: Emergency 911 Administration 540-636-4600
Saint Luke Community Clinic 540-636-4325 www.saintlukeclinic.org
Christendom College Front Royal 540-636-2900 800-877-5456 www.christendom.edu
Airport: Warren CountyFront Royal Airport 229 Stokes Airport Road 540-635-3570 www.Airnav.com/airport/FRR
Lord Fairfax Community College Middletown Campus 540-868-7000 800-906-5322
Community Center: Warren County Community Center 538 Villa Avenue 540-635-1021
Fauquier Campus 540-351-1505
County Attorney 540-636-6674
Luray/Page Campus 540-843-0722 www.lfcc.edu
Building Inspections 540-636-9973 Circuit Court 540-635-2435 Commonwealth Attorney 540-635-5441
Library: Samuels Public Library 330 East Criser Road 540-635-3153 www.samuelslibrary.net
Randolph-Macon Academy Front Royal 540-636-5200 www.rma.edu
Senior Center: Warren County Senior Center 1217 Commonwealth Ave. 540-635-8652 Humane Society: 1245 Progress Drive 540-635-4734 www.humanesociety warrencounty.org Utility Hookups: Rappahannock Electric Cooperative 800-552-3904 Shenandoah Electric Cooperative 540-434-2200 Amerigas 540-635-5257 800-237-1320 H.N. Funkhouser & Co. 540-662-9000 Holtzman Oil Corp. (Oil) 540-477-3131 Holtzman Oil Corp. (Propane) 888-306-4243 Quarles Petroleum Inc. 800-201-4328 CenturyLink (Telephone) 800-788-3600 Comcast 800-835-4949 Direct TV 800-201-4416 Dish 540-636-3765 CenturyLink (Internet) 866-228-1362 Comcast (Internet) 800-266-2278 Shentel 540-984-5224
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Mark Berg Virginia House of Delegates (29th District) P.O. Box 1831 Winchester, Va. 22604 Office: 540-247-5201 Richmond Office: 804-698-1029 delmberg@ house.virginia.gov
Sen. Tim Kaine 388 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Office: 202-224-4024 www.kaine.senate.gov Sen. Mark Warner 475 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Office: 202-224-2023 www.warner.senate.gov Rep. Bob Goodlatte (6th District) 2309 Rayburn HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 Office: 202-225-5431 www.goodlatte.house.gov
37 Water St., Front Royal, VA 22630 (540) 636-4960 • F: (540) 636-4961 www.BROpportunities.org
Non-Profit, Private Organization Serving Individuals With Disabilities Services include: • Day Support • Pre-voc • Vocational Training • Supported Employment
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Michael J. Webert Virginia House of Delegates (18th District) P.O. Box 631 Marshall, Va. 20116 Office: 540-999-8218 Richmond Office: 804-698-1018 DelMWebert@house.virginia.gov
Mark D. Obenshain Senate of Virginia (26th Senatorial District) P.O. Box 555 Harrisonburg Va. 22803 Office: 540-437-1451 mark@markobenshain.com
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K-12 Warren County Public Schools www.wcps.k12.va.us The Warren County Public School System has eight fully accredited schools and serves approximately 5,394 students in grades pre-K through 12. Estimated average per pupil cost for 2014-2015 school year is $9,570, and the system’s student-to-teacher ratio is 20-to-1. The school system’s basic curriculum at all levels is aligned with the Virginia Department of Education’s Standards of Learning. In addition to the core curriculum, elementary students receive weekly music and physical education instruction taught by certified teachers. Art instruction is also part of the standard curriculum for students in K-5. Middle school students have opportunities to explore such subjects as visual and performing arts, computer software applications, and technology education. At the secondary level, approximately 177 required and elective courses are available. Career and technical education courses enable students to acquire industry certification in a chosen field. Students enrolled in the Early College Scholars Program are dually enrolled at Lord Fairfax Community
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College and can receive up to 15 college credits while they attend high school. The school system serves diverse populations by offering special education programs, gifted education, alternative education, English as a second language, SOL remediation, and classes for at-risk 4-year olds. In addition to the wide range of academic opportunities, the school system has multiple ways in which students can participate in cocurricular and extracurricular activities. Mountain Vista Governor’s School www.mvgshome.org Mountain Vista Governor’s School is one of 19 regional academic-year governor’s schools in Virginia, serving 115 students in six school systems, including Culpeper, Fauquier, Frederick, Rappahannock, Warren, and Winchester. Mountain Vista is designed for gifted students entering 11th or 12th grade who have the abilities and desire to accept a challenging program of studies that emphasizes science, mathematics and technology. Randolph-Macon Academy www.rma.edu Founded in 1892, Randolph-Macon Academy (R-MA) is America’s oldest co-ed boarding and day
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HIGHER EDUCATION Higher Education Christendom College www.christendom.edu Christendom College is a four-year Roman Catholic liberal arts college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The main goal at Christendom is to provide a truly Catholic education. A required 86-hour core curriculum includes three years of study in theology and philosophy, two years of study in English language and literature, classical or modern language, and history; and one year in political science, economics and
mathematics, and natural sciences. Lord Fairfax Community College www.lfcc.edu Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is a comprehensive, nonresidential, two-year public institution of higher education with three locations —the Fauquier and Middletown campuses and the LurayPage County Center — and outreach sites throughout the college’s service region. LFCC offers more than 75 degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. Dedicated and highly trained employees serve more than 7,600 unduplicated credit students and more than 10,450 individuals in professional development courses annually. The college provides area residents with quality services and educational training at an affordable rate and prepares students for immediate entry into the workforce or for further education at four-year institutions. For more information, interested individuals may contact the Middletown Campus at 800-906-5322, the Fauquier Campus at 540351-1505, and the LurayPage County Center at 540-843-0722.
210 N. Commerce Ave. 540-635-2171 • www.wcps.k12.va.us
E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School 40 Crescent Street 540-635-4188 Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School 290 Westminster Drive 540-622-8090 Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary School 1015 Stonewall Drive 540-635-3125 Ressie Jeffries Elementary School 320 East Criser Road 540-636-6824 Warren County Middle School 240 Luray Avenue 540-635-2194 Skyline High School 151 Skyline Vista Drive 540-631-0366
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Warren County High School 155 Westminster Drive 540-635-4144 Administration Receptionist / General Information 540-635-2171 ext. 34221 Melody Sheppard, Assistant Superintendent for Administration 540-635-2171 ext. 34237; msheppard@wcps.k12.va.us Pamela McInnis, Superintendent 540-635-2171 ext. 34236; pmcinnis@wcps.k12.va.us George “Buck” Smith, Director of Personnel 540-635-2171 ext. 34239; bsmith@wcps.k12.va.us Warren County School Board Arnold M. Williams, Jr. North River 540-635-4915 Joanne F. Cherefko, Vice Chair South River 540-622-6304 C. Douglas Rosen Shenandoah 540-635-7535
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