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A look at HealthCheck in nearby Front Royal

By Carol Ballard

Anthony Biggs, DNA Techni-cian, and proprietor of Health-Check, the unique business that offers a wealth of health services in Front Royal, got into it be-cause of a tragic personal event involving his mother. “One of the things we offer is HealthCheck Medic Alert Systems, sponsored by LifeAid,” he said. The 24/7 alert system features a wrist device (like a watch) which can be pressed if the person feels the need. The company’s “Care Specialist” is contacted and ad-dresses their issue. A second care specialist calls emergency services. EMS is contacted and sent to the person’s home and the original care specialist stays on the line until they arrive. The idea to offer that particular system came about because his mother, who lived by herself in Washington, D.C. passed away in her home alone, and since no one was with her, she lay in her room for a week before she was found when he alerted friends to check up on her. “I felt like, ‘couldn’t something have been done?’” he said. That event added to his inter-est in the elderly, LifeAid, DNA testing, several other health and well-being services, and so HealthCheck was born. Some of the many things the company offers are: a HealthCheck cli-ent profile; alcohol and Forensic drug screenings; confidential

HIV and pregnancy testing and taking DNA samples which can be used for a variety of things, including establishing paternity. The Client profile provides calculations for BMI (Body Mass Index), blood pressure, blood glucose level, and measures for weight, height and waist cir-cumference. It also shows body fat percentage, body hydration, body temperature, pulse and heart rate, and whether there’s a risk for diabetes. With these kinds of tests, people will become aware of their health issues and can re-turn to the office to have their levels checked up again since their information is already in the system. The initial fee is well below what a first visit to most physicians’ offices would be and the follow-up check ups are at a minimal cost as well, he said. Their website notes that this is a place people can go to see a snap shot of what’s going on in their body without having a full medical work-up. This is not meant to take the place of medical care, but it can help a doctor with an examina-tion.“It is nice to have the informa-tion before going to the doctor so they can show them. It is kind of like a physical, but more in-depth because the doctor may not look at some of it unless asked,” said Anthony. Other services available at HealthCheck are used in many

situations to add to a person’s personal information and fam-ily history. The DNA Archive kit can establish links to ancestors in genealogy searches, and is useful for identification in the event of a tragedy. The painless cheek swab and blood sample are saved and the information can be used in a multitude of ways. For ex-ample if someone is missing or has traveled to another country and has met with an accident, their identity can be more easily established. Anthony noted that after 9/11 happened, some of the victims who had bought a DNA Archive kit and kept it at home were iden-tified, even with a small sample of their body, by the relatives who volunteered the kit to pro-fessionals. These are also used if a child goes missing. Some of the personal safety products in the office can be very helpful in certain iffy situ-ations. For purchase are such items as stun guns; mace and pepper spray; first-aid kits; and a Child Guard that can be put on a child’s wrist, which beeps and alerts the caregiver on a key ring device when the child goes out of range. Anthony has lived with his family in Linden since 1994, but his grandparents lived in Luray for years. They passé through FR when visiting them and liked it. He and his wife have raised two children here, and love helping the community, he said “We like to help the community and keep it aware of its surroundings and whether there’s anything con-cerning safety,” he said. An ex-ample of this is found on their website. In the child safety section, on the National Missing and Ex-ploited children’s page are names of the latest missing children. A click on that will locate any state and the address of registered sex offenders. Anthony is accredited with Chromosomal Labs and that’s where he sends the results of the tests he does. Their website maintains that this is the lead-ing analytic laboratory specializ-ing in DNA analysis for forensic

casework, convicted offender data-basing, paternity, family re-construction and research and development For those who are curious about the procedures followed in some of the tests, the following information was pro-vided by HealthCheck. For the Pregnancy testing, an Aimstick hCG PBD (Protein Brand Dipstick) is used. The cli-ent gives them urine in a sterile sealed container which is provid-ed by HealthCheck. This is then collected and an Aimstick strip is used. The results will show within 5 minutes. These early detection tests can be used with-in one week after conception or one day after a missed menses. These are not sold in stores and only available to medical profes-sionals, they said. ALCO-Screen rapid profes-sional test strips are used for the alcohol test and may vary slightly depending on what was ingested. The participant is asked not to eat or drink anything 15 minutes prior to the test so people should call ahead for detailed instruc-tions so HealthCheck staff can have the appropriate test ready.According to HealthCheck, re-cords are kept of all relevant in-formation involved in the test. The participant puts a small re-action test strip in their mouth

and saturates it with saliva for about two seconds. The test strip is removed and in exactly two minutes the test strip will indi-cate the result from 0.02%-0.30%. These are D.O.T. approved tests. For HIV Screening, the upper gums and lower gums are swiped in the participant’s mouth, and results are seen after 20 minutes. Participants should remove den-tures and refrain from eating or drinking for 30 minutes before the test. None of these tests re-quire blood samples. Informa-tion is provided to the partici-pant and they are asked to see their physician to validate a posi-tive test. If the results are posi-tive, the participant is asked to see their physician for validation, and will be given a form with the information to take with them. HealthCheck is located at 904 John Marshall Highway in Front Royal, in back of Page Master Bookstore which is in the strip mall to the left when driving into the UPS office. Their office can also be reached by going through the book store. No appointment is necessary, and neither a doc-tor’s order nor health insurance is required for getting tested. For information, call Health-Check at 540.414.7842, visit www.healthcheck4u.com, or email [email protected].

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Winchester Crime of the Week - April15, 2013 Location: Apple Blossom Mall (1850 Apple Blossom Dr) Date of Crime: March 13, 2013Type of Crime: Breaking and Entering Mall security advised that during the early morning hours a black male wearing dark clothing had broken into three busi-nesses (Aeropostale, Hot Topic, and Shoe Dept). The suspect broke open and removed money from cash registers. No merchandise appears to be missing. If you should have any information in reference to this or any other crimes, please contact the Crime Solvers Hotline at (540) 665 – TIPS. Case # 13009618 Det. Dew

Frederick County Crime of the Week The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bur-glary and grand larceny that occurred at 200 Block of Muse Drive on February 19, 2013. The homeowner reported that unknown suspect(s) forcibly entered the residence and re-moved a Sig P239 .40 caliber handgun from the bedroom, along with a half box of ammunition. Although there were many other items of value in plain view in the residence, noth-ing else was reported missing. If you have any information regarding a suspect or suspect vehicle in this incident, please contact the Crime Solvers Ho-tline at (540) 665 TIPS (8477). Information leading to the ar-rest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000. Case #13000965 Investigator C. T. Streit




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Death Notices

Jean DunnJean Elizabeth Hoover Dunn,

86, of Winchester, died Sunday, April 14, 2013 in Winchester

Medical Center.

Zahrain S. “Zack” Washington Sr

Zahrain S. “Zack” Washington, Sr., 45, of Winchester, VA died Friday, April 12, 2013 in Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care

Center, Winchester, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be

made to the Washington Family, c/o Tyrone Washington, 1952

Southport Court, Romeoville, IL 60446.

Norman Franklin Ashby Sr

Norman Franklin Ashby, Sr., 78, of Stephens City, died Sunday, April 14, 2013 in Winchester

Medical Center.

Mary P. NixonMary P. Nixon, 79, of Win-

chester, VA died Saturday, April 13, 2013 at her residence home.

Roy H. SmelserRoy Hite Smelser, 78, of Fred-erick County, Virginia, died

Wednesday, April 17, 2013, in Winchester Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, contributions

may be made to American Can-cer Society, 2654 Valley Avenue,

Suite B, Winchester, Virginia 22601.

John R. StantonOn April 17, 2013, John R.

Stanton of Stephens City passed away suddenly in Winchester, Virginia while at the Willows. In lieu of flowers, a donation be made in his name to the

Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org the ASPCA www.ASPCA.org or the local Frederick County SPCA.

John V. RichardsJohn Victor Richards, 66, of

Winchester, Virginia, died Tues-day, April 16, 2013, at his home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405,

Winchester, Virginia, 22601

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Middletown

“I’m So Shocked, I Cannot Move; Don’t They Care What the People of Middletown Want?”By Sue GoldenFrederick County Report

As predicted, the Middletown town council and residents of Middletown are still mired in dis-agreement, anger, recriminations and disbelief over the appoint-ments of John Blaisdell, John Copeland and Fred Wharton to a Steering Committee to negoti-ate a proposed boundary adjust-ment on the east side of I-81 on Reliance Road. The council ap-pointed both Mr. Blaisdell and Gil Barrington to the planning com-mission even though they had walked off the council the year before leaving the town govern-ment high and dry. In addition, town zoning administrator Mr. Wharton was added to the plan-ning commission. Councilor John Copeland was selected by Mayor Charles Harbaugh IV to be the council liaison to the planning commission. Mr. Blaisdell was elected chair of the commission, with Councilor Copeland voting. At the March meeting, residents

expressed their disbelief and dis-may that Mr. Blaisdell and Mr. Barrington were appointed to the commission. There followed controver-sy surrounding the planning commission’s drafting of a new comprehensive plan, and the self-appointment of Councilor Copeland and Messieurs Blais-dell and Wharton to the “steering committee.” Following a meeting with members of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors, the steering committee claimed the meeting was “informational only”; alarmed council members who listened to the tape of the meeting clearing believed Mr. Wharton was entering into nego-tiations. The town attorney, David Grif-fin, Esq., was called to a council meeting to elucidate the bound-ary adjustment process. In sum, Mr. Griffin said the process had been wrong from the start and advised the council to start over. Heeding Mr. Griffin’s advice, the council did start over. It discussed

the boundary adjustment, what the council might or might not be willing to negotiate away, and drafted proposed guidelines for the steering committee. At the April council meeting, the coun-cil voted on appointing the prior self-appointed members of the “steering committee” to an offi-cially appointed one. Now former planning commis-sion member Anita Holley spoke out vehemently against the ap-pointments of Messieurs Blaisdell and Wharton, saying they could not be trusted. One example Ms. Holley provided was an incident when Mr. Blaisdell was the li-aison to the planning commis-sion, prior to his resignation. The commission had thoroughly re-searched a proposed cross-walk in front of the Wayside Theatre. The commission forwarded writ-ten comments from such dispa-rate organizations as the Mid-dletown police department, fire department, the Wayside Theatre and VDOT regarding the cross-walk. The proposal, and all of the underlying data collected by the commission in its analysis of the proposed cross-walk was, accord-ing to Ms. Holley, delivered to the council liaison, Mr. Blaisdell, to

deliver to the council. According to Ms. Holley, Mr. Blaisell gave the package to Mr. Wharton and all of the information was lost. “You cannot trust them. You can-not control them. You think you can, but you cannot.” Other mem-bers of the audience said later that they came to the meeting to speak out against the appointments, but arrived late and did not believe they could still sign up to com-ment. After attending to other busi-ness, the council moved to vote on the steering committee ap-pointments. Messieurs Blaisdell and Copeland were elected with Councilors Donna Gray and Tom Simon voting no. When Mr. Wharton’s vote came up, Councilor Carole Snyder joined Councilors Gray and Simon in voting no. Everyone looked to a stunned mayor to cast the decid-ing vote. Finally, the mayor mur-mured “I guess I am okay with it.” Mr. Wharton was elected to the steering committee. Ms. Holley abruptly exited in disgust. As the meeting broke up, a cou-ple of residents sitting in the back of the room just sat there. “Why are we sitting here” asked one. His wife answered “I’m so shocked

I cannot move; don’t they care what the citizens of Middletown want?” At the committee meeting Tuesday night, the acrimony con-tinued. Councilor Simon pointed out that the guidelines were not voted on before the appointment, and he thought the council was taking things out of order. Coun-cilor Gray was still uncomfortable trusting the steering committee after listening to the tape record-ing of the “informational” hear-ing. And Councilor Copeland was clearly on the defensive, arguing with other members of council. In other news, there was gener-ally a 9.65% increase in the em-ployee health insurance. Even so, the budget projects $20,761,051 in expenses and $20,656,807 in income, leaving a negative bal-ance of $104,244.

The council is looking for nomi-nations for “Middletown Citizen of the Year.” Please contact town hall with your nominations. Applications for the “Julian F. Carper Educational Trust Schol-arship” are available at town hall or on the town website. Appli-cants must be permanent resi-dents of Middletown and apply-ing to or attending college or university. The deadline is May 3, 2013. The “4th Annual Memorial Day Week-end Softball Tournament” is accepting team applications. The eight team tournament will go five innings with double elimi-nation. The first eight teams to register for $120 will be accepted. Winning team will receive $400 cash prize. Proceeds benefit the Middletown July 4th Celebration Committee. The council then went into exec-utive session to discuss “employee elimination, benefit reductions and employee compensation.”

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Frederick County School Board Adopts FY14 Budget The Frederick County School Board has adopted its FY14 bud-get. The budget totals $166.4 million, including a School Op-erating Fund of $134 million. School Board Chairman Stuart Wolk says, “Assembling the FY14 budget was a challenge, but the Board was able to address its pri-mary budget priority by provid-ing all school division employees with their first sustained salary adjustment since July 2008. Ad-dressing salaries was possible thanks to support from the Fred-erick County Board of Supervi-sors who provided the school division with an additional $3.3 million in local funding for the upcoming fiscal year.” Schools Superintendent David Sovine says, “The members of the School Board and Board of Supervisors are to be commend-ed for working together to begin addressing some of the school division’s critical needs. I’m pleased that we’ll be able to im-plement a salary initiative begin-ning October first that includes a one-step movement for all staff and an enhancement to the teacher salary scale which will increase the starting salary for teachers to $40,000. This salary initiative not only recognizes the outstanding work our employees do each day, but will also help us attract and retain the best teach-

ers and school staff to serve our students and their families.” In addition to addressing sala-ries, the budget adopted by the School Board provides for the use of sustained revenues as op-posed to temporary funds. It also provides for a 7 percent increase in health insurance premiums for both the school division and employees who participate in the school system’s health in-surance program. Sovine says, “Like many organizations, the school division is facing in-creased health insurance costs. However, the 7 percent increase we’ll experience in FY14 is lower than the double-digit increases being experienced by other enti-ties.” The budget also includes fund-ing for a new partnership that’s been developed between Valley Health System and several school divisions in the region. Thanks to the partnership and funding support from Valley Health, stu-dents will have an opportunity to explore career opportunities in health and medical sciences. Frederick County Public Schools will begin offering a new Intro-duction to Health and Medical Science course to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors beginning in the 2013-14 school year. The course will introduce students to a variety of health

care careers and help them de-velop the basic skills required in all health and medical sciences. Sovine says, “While I’m very appreciative of the additional local funding being provided to the school division, there are still some restoration efforts that are needed, but not funded in FY14. These include technology re-placement and upgrades, school buses, and equipment replace-ment. Other needs include the renovation of aging buildings and additional resources to ad-dress enrollment growth. As we look ahead to FY15, we plan to implement full-day kindergarten to help better position our stu-dents for success. In addition, we need to continue our effort to offer competitive salaries in order to attract and retain the highest quality employees.” The Frederick County School Board has adopted its FY14 bud-get. The budget totals $166.4 million, including a School Op-erating Fund of $134 million. School Board Chairman Stuart Wolk says, “Assembling the FY14 budget was a challenge, but the Board was able to address its pri-mary budget priority by provid-ing all school division employees with their first sustained salary adjustment since July 2008. Ad-dressing salaries was possible thanks to support from the Fred-

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Middle School Students to Get Help in Math

By Kristen SmithCapital News Service RICHMOND – Middle-school students who are struggling with math will soon get extra help. In July, a new state law kicks in that will require public schools to provide “mathematics remediation and intervention to students in grades six through eight who show computational deficiencies.” House Bill 1350, part of Gov. Bob McDonnell’s education agenda, won overwhelming approval from the General Assembly this year. The bill was introduced by Delegate David Albo, R-Fairfax, with support from Delegates Kaye Kory, D-Falls Church, and Bob Mar-shall, R-Manassas. McDonnell signed HB 1350 into law on April 3. It takes effect July 1. The new law will require school divisions to help middle-school students who do poorly on “any diagnostic or grade-level Standards of Learning mathematics test that measures non-calculator computational skills.” The law will help teachers target students’ weaknesses in math and provide individualized instruction. “Students who are having difficulty in mathematics in middle school are at risk of not being prepared for Algebra I and other high school-level mathematics courses they must pass to earn a diploma,” said Charles Pyle, direc-tor of communications for the Virginia Department of Education. Middle school students with failing scores on the math section of Standards of Learning test cannot be placed in Algebra I when they begin high school.




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staff and an enhancement to the teacher salary scale which will increase the starting salary for teachers to $40,000. This salary initiative not only recognizes the outstanding work our employees do each day, but will also help us attract and retain the best teach-ers and school staff to serve our students and their families.” In addition to addressing sala-ries, the budget adopted by the School Board provides for the use of sustained revenues as op-posed to temporary funds. It also provides for a 7 percent increase in health insurance premiums for both the school division and employees who participate in the school system’s health in-surance program. Sovine says, “Like many organizations, the school division is facing in-creased health insurance costs. However, the 7 percent increase we’ll experience in FY14 is lower than the double-digit increases being experienced by other enti-ties.” The budget also includes fund-ing for a new partnership that’s been developed between Valley Health System and several school divisions in the region. Thanks to the partnership and funding support from Valley Health, stu-dents will have an opportunity to explore career opportunities in health and medical sciences. Frederick County Public Schools will begin offering a new Intro-duction to Health and Medical Science course to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors beginning in the 2013-14 school year. The course will introduce students to a variety of health care careers and help them de-velop the basic skills required in

all health and medical sciences. Sovine says, “While I’m very appreciative of the additional local funding being provided to

the school division, there are still some restoration efforts that are needed, but not funded in FY14. These include technology re-

placement and upgrades, school buses, and equipment replace-ment. Other needs include the renovation of aging buildings and additional resources to ad-dress enrollment growth. As we look ahead to FY15, we plan to

implement full-day kindergarten to help better position our stu-dents for success. In addition, we need to continue our effort to offer competitive salaries in order to attract and retain the highest quality employees.”

Allergy Medicine for Children Medicine can help alleviate allergy symptoms in children, but with any medication you give your child, be sure you’re using the right medication for your child’s age and weight. Follow the instruc-tions carefully to be sure your child gets the correct dosage. Over-the-counter, generic allergy medication is effective for many people and can cost less than prescription allergy medications. If you have any questions about what medications are right for your child, ask your family doctor. Some common allergy medications include: Nasal decongestants to relieve a stuffy nose. Antihista-mines to relieve sneezing, and an itchy, runny nose. Nasal cortico-steroids are also often used, but are available only by prescription.

Two James Wood High School Students to Compete at the HOSA-Future Health Professionals National

Leadership Conference

James Wood High School students Ashley Dunbar and Mira Bagous will be competing at the HOSA-Future Health Profession-als National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, June 25-30. Dunbar advanced to the national competition by placing second in HOSA’s state medical terminology competition. Bagous advanced by placing third in the medical reading competition at the state level. Brittany Lewis and Olivia Athey also represented James Wood in the state competition.

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President Lou Ann Thompson’s Initiative: Parade Enhancement

Current Festival President, Lou Ann Thompson, realizes as well as anyone that the Festival simply can’t bring 50 or 60 high school bands to the Grand Feature Pa-rade as it did in the 1980s. She realizes that the days when nearly every civic and service organiza-tion in the Shenandoah Valley put a float in the Grand Feature Parade are no longer with us. She realizes as well as anyone that three-day celebrity visits become more and more difficult each year. But, she also realizes how badly Festival Organizers and Festival Fans want big, long, top quality parades; and, for her “Pet Proj-ect,” she bravely and tenaciously chose: Parade Enhancement. Anyone who studies this situa-tion to any degree can very quickly see that finances are at the root of many of these problems. In tight 21st century budgets, line items for parades don’t always survive. A perfect example: branches of the armed forces have recently been forced to trim their budgets due to the so-called “Sequestra-tion Cuts.” So far this year, the Festival has lost two good mili-tary parade units from the armed forces due to these cuts. Presi-dent Thompson realizes the com-plexity of the problem; and, she is actively involved in getting the best possible grasp on the situa-tion so that she can continue her efforts in 2014 [her final year as Festival President]. However, it

should be noted that she has al-ready achieved some notable suc-cesses for the 2013 Festival; and, these should be pointed out at this time for “Parade Lovers” ev-erywhere.• The Washington Redskins Marching Band will appear in the 2013 Grand Feature Parade, sponsored by Rubbermaid Com-mercial Products. Celebrating its 75th year, the Washington Red-skins Marching Band is the oldest marching band in the National Football League. Known for lead-ing crowds in the team fight song,

“Hail to the Redskins,” the band was created in 1937 to entertain fans and add excitement to their game-day experience. The band is an all-volunteer ensemble of 100-plus musicians, encompass-ing lawyers, teachers, military personnel, Redskin fans all! • Members of the Washington Redskin Cheerleaders and the Redskin Cheerleaders Alumnae Squad will also appear in the Grand Feature Parade. • The Festival is very pleased to announce the return to the Grand Feature Parade after a long ab-

sence of the high-stepping, high-energy marching band from Bal-lou High School in Washington, D. C.• The Festival is pleased to an-nounce that, for the first time ever, it is welcoming the West Virginia University Alumni Band to the Grand Feature Parade.• As was previously announced, the Festival is pleased to welcome the Budweiser Clydesdales back to Winchester. Appearances are planned in both Festival parades; and, the Clydesdales will also be appearing at Virginia Eagle Dis-tributors on Route 11 South in Kernstown during Festival Week.• The year 2013 also brings the re-turn of the “Salute to the Troops” segment of the Grand Feature Parade. This “Parade within a

Parade” kicks off the Second Di-vision of the Grand Feature Pa-rade and features over 25 units dedicated to our current mili-tary and our cherished veterans. Feature units include the United States Air Force Color Guard and the United States Air Force Drill Team.• The Festival is pleased to an-nounce the return of the Wash-ington, D. C. Fire Department Emerald Society Pipes and Drums. This group that looked so sharp last year leading the “9-11 Flag” through the streets of Win-chester returns to lead the 2013 Firefighters’ Parade.

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Racing legend Bill Elliott has built one of the most distin-guished records in NASCAR Cup history. Throughout his career he has radiated a modest and friend-ly personality that has endeared him to race fans of all ages. From cutting up car bodies in the early days to winning NASCAR’s first million-dollar bonus, Bill Elliott has seen and done it all. Though quiet and unpretentious, this NASCAR Cup champion has been dazzling fans with his rac-ing ability for an amazing three decades. In 1985, he won 11 races and 11 poles on his way to winning the first Winston Million in NASCAR history, bringing a new fame to him and the sport of auto racing. His victories in the Daytona 500, the Winston 500 at Talladega and the Southern 500 at Darlington earned him the million-dollar bonus and the nickname, “Mil-lion Dollar Bill.” Elliott’s “fuel-in-jected” success also landed him on the cover of Sports Illustrated as the first Winston Cup driver to appear on the cover. Additional

glory followed and in 1988, with six wins, six poles, 11 top-five and 22 top-ten finishes in 29 races, Elliott earned NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series championship. In 1995, Bill Elliott began his own team and assumed sole own-ership a year later. In 2000, he cel-ebrated his 25th anniversary in the NASCAR Winston Cup Se-ries. He made another high-pro-file move in 2001 when he joined Ray Evernham and Dodge as the lead driver of their organization. The team would herald in a new era for Dodge as the manufac-turer made its return to the track after more than 20 years. His 2001 standings were his best overall since 1994 with one win, two poles, five top-fives, nine top-10s and a 15th place finish in the points. In the 2002 season, he won four poles, fin-ished four times in the top-five, 11 times in the top-10 and cap-tured the checkered flag twice in a row: once at the Pennsylvania 500 and again at the Brickyard 400. By November 9, 2003 he had achieved his fourth win for

Evernham Motorsports at Rock-ingham, moving up from a start in the rear of the field and lead-ing 140 of 393 laps. During that season, he also finished in the top-five nine times and had 12 top-10 finishes. Moreover, Elliott has achieved amazing popular-ity, winning the NMPA’s “Most Popular Driver” Award a record 16 times, eventually retiring his name from the contest in 2003. Bill Elliott races a reduced driv-ing schedule as he prepares to re-tire. During this new stage in his career, Elliott’s first thoughts are for his fans, answering their dis-appointment by reflecting, “The way I look at it, there’s got to be a time when you’ve got to step back. We don’t live forever. We don’t drive forever. We don’t do a lot of things forever. It would be nice to do it, but I feel like this is an opportunity for the fans where I can still run some events.” Dur-ing his less rigorous racing sched-ule, he has devoted more time to developing his son’s racing career and helping other talented driv-ers along their way. Bill Elliott’s devotion to both his sport and his supporters equals

his talent, making him a legend with both his team and his fans.Career Highlights• 1985 Winston Million Winner• 1985 Daytona 500 Winner• 1987 Daytona Winner• 1988 NASCAR Sprint Cup Se-ries Champion• 2002 Brickyard 400 Winner• 44 Career NASCAR Sprint Cup victories• 175 Career NASCAR Sprint Cup Top-5 Finishes• 320 Career NASCAR Sprint Cup Top-10 Finishes• 54 Career NASCAR Sprint Cup Poles• NASCAR Most Popular Driv-er: 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995,

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By Thomas AinsworthFrederick County Report

Coming back to the 86th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival this year is the Salute to the Troops. All of the branches of the armed forces will be rep-resented by 26 units. They will be honored as they march in the Chevrolet Grand Feature Parade, Saturday May 4. Apple Blossom volunteer and retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant John S. Lewandowski is respon-sible for attracting so many troops to the parade this year. “We want to be able to honor all of our troops from all the differ-ent conflicts,” he said.

Lewandowski is currently the Founder and Chairman of the Board for the Disabled Veterans Committee on Housing. DVCH is a nonprofit organization that provides new, affordable and accessible housing for disabled veterans throughout the Mid-Atlantic. “Our community should be aware that we have many vet-erans within our area who are dealing with difficult times due to the economic strain,” he said. “This is our way of saying thank you for their service.” In addition to the parade, the Prayer Brunch, presented by Knouse Foods, will honor the troops by having retired U.S.

Navy Captain Eugene B. “Red” McDaniel as its speaker. McDaniel is a Vietnam vet-eran who became a prisoner of war for six years after his A-6 Intruder aircraft was shot down. During his time as prisoner he was brutally tortured for his ef-forts to aid an organized prison escape. Even though McDaniel was in deplorable condition he recalls keeping his faith in God. “Even in my darkest moments, I never lost faith in my God, my country and my family,” McDaniel said. “It was this faith that sustained

me during those long and dif-ficult years. God was with us in Hanoi and I learned to trust Him. I learned early in the game not to ask God to perform great miracles or to serve as a way of mental ‘escape,’ but I learned to ask Him for patience and for the necessary strength to meet each day.” After McDaniel’s release from the prison camp he returned to active service. He is also the au-thor of “Scars and Stripes” which details his six years as a POW. To listen to McDaniel speak of his incredible experiences, come

to the Prayer Brunch on Friday, May 3rd at 9:30 am at the Fel-lowship Bible Church located at 3217 State Route 628 in Win-chester. Tickets are available at the Festival Store (107 Millwood Avenue) for this and other events as well as Parade seating. If you have not made it to the Bloom in recent years, this is the opportunity to enjoy the Festival and support our service person-nel who will be part of the Satur-day Parade. Visit www.thebloom.com to learn about the “Salute to the Troops” and all the exciting plans for the 86th Festival.



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Michael Landon’s Family Continues To “Love To Bloom!”

Michael Landon was known as an actor, writer, producer and director that loved to stress faith and family values: from his years as one of Ben Cartwright’s three famous sons on “Bonanza,” to his years as Charles Ingalls on “Little House on the Prairie,” to his final years on “Highway to Heaven.” He raised nine children; and, it has often been stated that he

imbued his children with these same values [this stated, as it were, by his children themselves]. There is obviously something in the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®: Valley faith and Val-ley values, perhaps, that connect with Michael Landon’s large and enthusiastic family. In 1980, at the peak of the “Little House” years, his daughter, Leslie

Ann Landon [Matthews], served as Queen Shenandoah LIII; and, family members came east from California to witness her reign. Sixteen years later, in 1996, after Michael’s untimely death, Leslie’s sister, Shawna Leigh Landon [Lu-pia], served as Queen Shenan-doah LXIX; and, once more, the family came east from California to witness her reign. Thirteen years later, in 2009, Ashley Tay-lor Landon, daughter of Michael Landon, Jr., served as Queen

Shenandoah LXXXII; and, for the third time, the family came east to the wondrous Shenan-doah Valley to witness her reign. Obviously charmed by this area and by this Festival, the Landon Family has maintained close con-tact with Festival Officials; and, in 2013, Festival President, Lou Ann Thompson, is pleased to an-nounce that Rachel Lynn Mat-thews, daughter of Leslie Ann Landon Matthews, will serve our magical realm as “Queen Shenan-

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‘American Idol’ Winner, Scotty McCreery, to Serve as One of Festival’s Youngest Grand Marshals

Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® President, Lou Ann Thompson, is very pleased to announce that 2011 “American Idol” winner, Scotty McCreery, has been chosen to serve as the Grand Marshal of the 86th Cel-ebration of the Blooms! The baby-faced singer with the big voice, only 20 years of age, will certainly be one of the youngest [if not the youngest] Grand Marshals in the long his-tory of the Festival. The Festival is proud to have another oppor-tunity to show that, when taken

as a whole, Festival “Stars” create an amazing galaxy of races, back-grounds, ages and talents. Scotty McCreery makes a fine, young addition to that firmament! Country music superstar, Scot-ty McCreery, has had a blindingly rapid rise to stardom since he be-came “American Idol’s” youngest male winner at age 17, as well as the show’s first country male win-ner in 2011. The Garner, North Carolina, native quickly emerged as one of Country Music’s most successful new artists after the release of his debut album, Clear

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Highlights

• Flower and Plant Sale• Silent Auction - ends at 3:30pm

• Craft Sales—two locations! - Browntown Community Center- Browntown Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

• Craft Demonstrations• Home Tours 10am-3pm

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Bloomin’ Wine Fest

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For a glorious week in springtime,Winchester, in the Shenandoah Valley ofVirginia, is host to the world’s most famousspringtime extravaganza known as theShenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®.

One of the oldestcivic organizations in theOld Dominion, theFestival is about toembark upon its 86th cel-ebration, April 26ththrough May 6th. Since itshumble beginning in1924, the Festival hasenjoyed tremendousgrowth and prestige andhas become an anticipat-

ed “homecoming” to residents and visitors alike.The idea for the

inaugural Festival wasto celebrate the passingof winter’s hardshipswith the glory of spring-time with miles of pinkand white apple blos-soms that blanketed theVirginia apple-growingbelt.

The ShenandoahApple BlossomFestival® is as American as apple pie anddraws estimated crowds of over 250,000 to thearea. Celebrities of past Festivals read like a

“who’s who” and includeMario Lopez, RustyWallace, Barry Sanders,Johnny Bench, includinglegends like Bob Hope,Lucille Ball, Bing Crosby,Patsy Cline, Mary TylerMoore, Hal Linden,President Gerald Ford,Chevy Chase, GeorgeHamilton, and WayneNewton.

Some of those honored as QueenShenandoah are Shawna Landon, SusanFord, Laura Boone, Leslie Landon, JuliannaShepherd, Barbara Eisenhower, NevaRockefeller, Luci Baines Johnson, CydneyChase, Ashley Landon, Cissie Graham, JaquiRice and Jazz Dorsett.

The Winchester-Frederick County area isrich in Revolutionary and Civil War history. Itsmuseums, plantation-style homes and archi-tecture are notable. Winchester is the home ofcountry/western singer Patsy Cline, explorerAdmiral Richard E. Byrd and novelist WillaCather.

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wisdom and their anecdotes. Over the years, favorites from every significant sport

have appeared at this breakfast! Order your ticketsearly! This is an annual sell-out event! Bring the kids,get autographs, and maybe even win a door prize.

Sponsored by Collaborative Resources, SportsNews Talk 1400 AM, TV-3 Winchester, 1400 NewsTalk AM, AirPac, and Dunkin’ Donuts.

APPLEBLOSSOM10K RACE

The running of the Valley Health 10K race onSaturday morning attracts over 1500 participants! It isa race for runners of all abilities. This is a USA Track &Field certified course and scored with ChampionChipTiming System. Come run through the town or hail therunners from the sidelines. Registration is available atthe Apple Blossom Office, thebloom.com, or the day ofthe race.

The Valley Health 10K is sponsored by Dr. Gerald J.Brown, DDS, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, JimStutzman Chevrolet-Cadillac, Handy Mart/H.N.Funkhouser, Dallas Croft/Realtor, Runners Retreat,Winchester Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine,Schenck Foods, Loudoun Mutual Insurance,Benjamin S. Hanson, DDS, MS, PC, Periodontics &Implant Dentistry, and Soleful Orthotics.

STREET SHOWThe Festival will have professional

bands performing on HandleyBoulevard on Saturday prior to the Grand FeatureParade. Come and see the specialty performers madepossible by Apple Federal Credit Union.

SOUTHERN ROCK PARTYTribute to the Troops

New this year to ourline up of fantasticFestival events is theSouthern Rock Party‘Salute to Our Troops’.Featuring the return ofThe Great Train Robberyplaying the best of all thetop Southern Rocktunes.. Get-down with

good music, friends and fun. The Southern Rock PartySalute To Our Troops is sponsored by Green BayPackaging The Journal, Northern Virginia Daily,Walmart, Q102, andThe Fox 99.3 FM. Get your ticketsearly for this New popular Saturday night event!

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GRAND FEATURE PARADEHosted by the Winchester Host Lions Club with

assistance from the Shawnee Lions Club, theGrand Feature Parade is sponsored by Chevroletand will kick off from Old Town Winchester at 1:30p.m. on Saturday afternoon with more than 300units. Queen Shenandoah and her Court, theGrand Marshal, numerous celebrities and sportsfigures and top-notch bands will wind through thestreets of Winchester to the Handley High Schoolarea. The creativity and design of the floats are alsocompetitive with prestigious awards presented tothe top entries. Parade seating is available alongthe parade route for visitors.

OLDIES ROCK‘N ROLL DANCE

Rock ‘n Roll is alive and well! See if you can still exe-cute your best moves on the dance floor as you enjoyan award-winning oldies show! Get out your poodleskirt, your bowling shirt, and your saddle shoes as youlisten to these great bands as they will delight the audi-ence with outstanding vocals and powerful brass andexciting showmanship.The Moose Lodge,Yesterday’s Cruisers’ CarClub and Best CareHome Care is proud tohost Piedmont MedicalLaboratory Oldies Rock ‘nRoll Dance

SQUARE & ROUND DANCESaturday night. Virginia Avenue – Charlotte DeHart

Elementary School gym and stage. Traditionally afavorite of the Queen and her Maids, everyone gets onthe floor to swing their partners. New dancers are wel-come as well as seasoned performers. SquareDancing has been called “friendship set to music.”Come on out on Saturday evening to promenade yourpartner at this western-style square dance.

BLUEGRASSFESTIVAL

The 22nd Annual Battlefield Boots BluegrassFestival, as part of the Shenandoah Apple BlossomFestival® features the some great bluegrass bands like:The SteelDrivers, The Grascals and Stony PointQuartet. The Festival is located under the Sprint tent onthe campus of the Winchester Medical Center, startingat 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Sunday May 5th..

Bluegrass Festival is also sponsored by Coors Light,Q102, and Southern Light 91.3.

OLD TOWNMIDWAY

Shoot some hoops, throwsome darts, eat some food or

just go for a stroll on Old Town Midway Mall Opening at10 Am, Friday and Saturday, the new home, theMidway is located on Piccadilly & Loudoun Street andFairfax Lane. Bring your family and friends for an excit-ing time at the Washington Area Chevy Dealers OldTown Midway in Old Town Winchester.

VOLUNTEER’S PARTY On Monday, May 6th 5:00- 8:00 p.m. following the

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STAG LUNCHEONFriends

and acquain-tances meetand reunitewith otherswhom they have not seensince the previous year’s func-tion during the annual MillerLite Stag Luncheon. Located

at the Winchester Cold Storage on Friday May 4th, thishighly anticipated gathering is being sponsored bySunbelt Rentals, The Fox 99.3, Buffalo Wild WingsGrill and Bar, Best Buy, Ducati Winchester, and Bill& Glens Tire & Auto Center.

MEN’S COMMON-WEALTH LUNCHEONThe BB&T Men’s Commonwealth

Luncheon is a nostalgic recapturing of themen’s luncheons of earlier Festival. Meet old friendsand make new ones. This popular Friday midday eventis held at the Piccadilly Brew Pub.

The BB&T Men’sCommonwealth Luncheon issponsored by Anthem, andYount, Hyde, & Barbour, NewsTalk 1400 WINC, PiccadillyPublic House, AnnandaleMillwork & Allied Systems andFrogale Lumber.

BLOOMERS’LUNCHEON

Held at the Sprint Tent, this luncheon is a high-spirit-ed event providing a venue for camaraderie and con-geniality. Join in with the ladies in their pink and green(and many in grand hats!) for a fun Friday lunch host-ed by Panera Bread. Order your tickets early ~Reserved Seating, tables of eight.

The WALMART Bloomers Luncheon is also spon-sored by Grand Home Furnishings, 92.5 WINC FM,Handyman Connection, The Final Yard fabric, décor& design, Beach Bum Tanning Salon, Gossip Salonand Ferguson Bath- Kitchen- Lighting, Reality FC –Chris Hild, NAPA Quality Auto Parts, Panera Bread,Exclusively Faces, Valley Proteins, and BareFootWine.

LADIES HORTICULTURALLUNCHEON

What began years ago as an informal luncheon in aprivate home is now an event with 500 women. Heldon Friday with dignitaries and celebrities stopping by,this luncheon features a keynote speaker as well. TheLadies’ Horticultural Luncheon is hosted by Auxiliary ofthe Virginia State Horticultural Society.


CORONATIONOne of the oldest and most

notable traditions of theFestival, the Queen-Desig-nate is crowned with thepomp and circumstance ofroyalty. This ceremony, heldon Friday afternoon in theauditorium of John HandleyHigh School, is always fol-lowed by a Royal CommandPerformance by students ofthe area in a tribute to theQueen and her Court.

The Coronation ceremony is presented byUnion First Market Bank and sponsored by TheWinchester Star.

KIDS’ BLOOMIN’ MILE This race is open to children ages 6 to 14 and is run

on a certified mile course starting and finishing in frontof the parade grand stand on Handley Boulevard. Thisrace will be held 4 p.m. Friday afternoon. All runnerswill receive a T-shirt and commemorative medal. Agegroup awards will be given as well. Join us for thisevent and stay for the Firefighters’ Parade immediatelyfollowing.

The Shenandoah Valley Orthodontics Kids’ Bloomin’Mile is also sponsored by Jim Stutzman Chevrolet-Cadillac, Winchester Academy, Frederick CountyParks & Rec, Winchester Physical Therapy andValley Health, Runner’s Retreat, Buffalo WildWings, Super Splash Aquatics, Pre K Learn andPlay, and WorkForce Solutions.

V.F.I.S FIRETRUCK RODEO ~OLD & NEW

The Annual Firetruck Rodeo on Friday morning willbe held at Millbrook High School. Watch as firefightersmaneuver their huge machines through tightly spacedcones. Visit the displays of antique and brand newengines up close! This is an exciting event and one thewhole family will enjoy and it’s free to the public!

The event is sponsored by Volunteer Firemen’s’Insurance Services, and Rappahannock ElectricCooperative.

FIREFIGHTERS’ PARADEWith over 300 units of equipment, special units,

bands, celebrities, and beauty queens, this is thelargest display of firefighting equipment in the nation!

The parade, Friday evening of the Festival, kicks offfrom Old Town Winchester and winds its way alongthe trail of pink petals through the town. This spectac-ular event, is coordinated by the members ofFrederick County and Winchester fire departments.

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For the first time, THE REA-GAN YEARS will be playing inWinchester -- you've got tosee, hear, and dance to one ofthe country's most renowned80s tribute bands playingeveryone from Blondie toAC/DC, Michael Jackson toJourney, Prince to Poison –and anyone else you saw onMTV during the Reagan era. It’s a popular place to beon Friday night! The Jim Stutzman Chevrolet &Cadillac 80’s dance party is also sponsored by The Journal, WJAL TV 68, Gold Key Resort, 92.5 WINC FM, Sprint, Chestermagazine.com, ManeAttraction Salon & Wellness Spa and Yuengling.

QUEEN’S BALLHeld in honor of Queen

Shenandoah and her Court, theBall is an elegant, black-tie affair. Guests enjoycocktails and horsd’oeuvres as they meetfriends, celebrate theirQueen, and dance thenight away. Each yearthe band is chosen forextensive repertoirefrom popular classics toMotown and rock.

One of the oldest traditions of the Festival, this pop-ular event is held on Friday night at the romanticallydecorated Brandt Building on the ShenandoahUniversity campus. For keepsake invitations and tablereservations, call 540-667-2738 or order your ticketsfrom the ticket order form, or purchase them from theApple Blossom Store.

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Celebrate this signatureevent on Monday eveningto begin, Festival week atthe Wyndam Grand/George WashingtonHotel. An evening just forthe Ladies! Put on your lit-

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APPLE BLOSSOM CARNIVAL Fun for the entire family, the Apple Blossom Carnival

offers a variety of activities. Rides open on Tuesdayevening and continue through the end of the Festivalon Sunday. Check the Festival Store or the website(www.thebloom.com) for special ticketing or tickets canbe purchased at the Carnival.

Carnival is sponsored by radio stations The Fox 99.3& KISS 98.3FM.

PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT Don’t want your swing to get

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PRO-AM Golf Tournament sponsored byShenandoah Valley Golf Club, Miller Lite, JimStutzman Chevrolet Cadillac, and Alliance MaterialHandling, Inc.

BREAKFAST WALKThis 8 a.m. walk on Thursday morning has devel-

oped into a delight for families as well as seniors whoenjoy a leisurely 2-mile walk in the beauty of springtimein the Valley. The walk is followed by a sumptuousbrunch in the lovely Westminster-Canterbury diningroom. Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterburyhosts a first class event.

APPLE PIE BAKING CONTEST Situated on the west side of Winchester, the Marker-

Miller Orchard is a beautiful venue for hosting theFestival’s Apple Pie Baking contest. This event is freeto the public, giving visitors a chance to take photos ina spot that is reminiscent of the reason for our spring-time fete….to participate call 540-662-3863.


BUSINESS AT THE BLOOMLUNCHEON

This healthy Wednesdayluncheon beginning at 12:00noon gives one a chance tosocialize with business ownersto hear a prominent businessleader share their keys to suc-cess. The luncheon is heldWednesday at the Sprint

Tent and features a deliciouslunch server by Carrabba’sItalian Grill on the grounds ofWinchester Medical Center. This uniqueevent is sponsored Top of Virginia RegionalChamber of Commerce, Carrabba’s Italian Grill,ECS Mid-Atlantic, Piccadilly Printing, Lite 97.5 FM,Watts Financial Group, Comcast Business Class,Comcast Spot Light, Convent BuildingMaintenance, and JK Moving & Storage.

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Held at the Sprint Tent,this Thursday luncheonfeatures the 1940’s musicof “For Dancers Only” whoplay arrangements ofGlenn Miller, Artie Shaw,Duke Ellington and the like.Great gift bags and door prizes, too! A really popularevent ~ get your tickets early!

Sponsored by Valley Health Senior Services andFox Rehabilitation & Geriatric Therapy.

QUEEN’SDINNERFor more than

four decades, onThursday evening, the joint civic organizations gatherto welcome the Queen Designate with a dinner in herhonor. Come join in with areaofficials and civic leaders towelcome our Festival Queento Winchester.

The Village at OrchardRidge Queen’s Dinner is pre-sented by FastSigns andsponsored by the NorthernVirginia Daily.

FIREFIGHTERS’RECEPTION

AND AWARDSHeld at the Millwood Station next to Millwood

Volunteer Fire & Rescue Station, Friday evening, fol-lowing the Firefighters Parade the local and regionalfirefighters will gather to receive the awards from theparade which are presented by Rosenbauer. This freeevent is coordinated by our local heroes. Stop by andthank a firefighter.

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DISCO DANCE PARTYMiss wearing your platform shoes? Your leisure suit?

Miss the mirrored disco ball with its mirrors twinkling?It’s not too late! This party at the Sprint Tent is a hugesuccess. Come join the fun; dress up if you like, butplan to boogie the night away!

The Disco Dance is sponsored by Miller Lite, TheRiver 95.3, Bud Black Crown, and The Journal.

CONCERT BAND COMPETITION

The annual Concert Band Competition is held atShenandoah University and is professionally adjudicat-ed. Each band is required to perform 3 selections with-in a 30 minute period with 2 of those selections chosenfrom the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors’ gradedmusic list. If you like band music, this Friday morningevent is free to the public.

JAZZ COMPETITIONThe annual Jazz Competition is also held on Friday

morning the Shenandoah University Campus. Thesebands compete in 3 classifications and the winner isawarded The Winchester Cup as the outstandingensemble. This event is free to the public.

PRAYER BRUNCHKNOUSE FOODSThis popular mid-morning

Friday event always features a dynamic motivationalspeaker. Held at one of the local churches, this inter-denominational event is always a crowd pleaser. Getyour order in early as tickets sell fast. Event sponsorsfor the event are KNOUSE FOODS, Schenck Foods,Chick-fil-a, The Willows at Meadow Branch, and TheCross 103.3 FM.

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Prior to the fireworks Apple Blossom fans spread outtheir blankets and enjoy a free fireworks concert whichends at approximately 9:15 p.m. just before the fire-works display.


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Coming July 1st Rates at the city’s most desirable parking meters will increase to 0.75 cents an hour and meter enforcement hours will be extended by two hours to 9 am – 6 pm Monday through Friday beginning July 1, 2013. The digital meters which are placed at prime spaces are located along or within the Braddock Street-Cork Street-Kent Street-Fairfax Lane quadrangle. The hourly fees at the lesser-used mechanical meters and in park-ing garages will remain at 0.50 cents an hour. The extension of the enforcement hours allows all meters to be enforced until 6 pm each weekday. The Parking Authority’s revenue comes from fees paid for the use of the on street and surface lot spaces and more than 1,500 garage spaces, as well as parking tickets. These changes will assist in supporting operations, debt on the George Washington Autopark and renovation costs.

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1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who was Time magazine’s first Man of the Year in 1927?

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4. LANGUAGE: What is the full name of the group known as OAS?

5. TELEVISION: What was the name of the Dukes’ car on the show “The Dukes of Hazzard”?

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yards) and Green Bay’s Matt Flynn (480 yards).

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2. What was “Young Girl” about, and who released the song?

3. Name the Art Garfunkel song that was used as a soundtrack for an ani-mated film.

4. Which group released “White Rabbit”?

5. Name the song with this lyric: “At night, when all the world’s asleep, the questions run so deep.”

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3. “Bright Eyes,” in 1978. The song was used in “Watership Down.”

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Saturday April 2012th Annual Pedal for Pooches bike ride. Proceeds go to Briggs Animal Adoption Center and Spay Today. For more info: www.baacs.org or 304-724-65584pm to 7pm Shawquon Ruritan Club of Stephens City is holding a Spaghetti Dinner at the Stephens City Methodist Church, on Main Street in Stephens City $6.00 for

Adults and $3.00 for age10 and under. Proceeds goes to commu-nity projects and Scholarships for area Seniors. For more informa-tion you can contact a member or call 540-869-157012pm Thirty-0ne Bingo at Reyn-olds Store & Fire Department. Doors open at 12pm, bingo starts at 2pm. Advance tickets $20. Tickets at door $25. Questions

or to reserve tickets call Sara at 540-664-8177 or Phyllis at 540-858-3047. Fundraiser to benefit Relay for Life team Gore’s Body of Hope.7am to 11am Pancake Breakfast at North Warren Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company #10. 89 Rock-land Road Front Royal Va . Pan-cakes, biscuits, sausage, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, baked apples, coffee, juice and hot tea. Adults $7, 4-12 yrs $3. Under 3 free.9am to 3pm Work Day at the Kernstown Battlefield¸ 610 Battle Park Dr., Winchester. Bring your

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Sunday April 212pm to 4pm “Searching for General Lee” by Barrett Dowell. A book signing, at the Strasburg Emporium, Strasburg, Va

Tuesday April 237:30am Senator Jill Vogel will be the featured speaker at the Rotary Club of Frederick County meeting scheduled at Shenando-ah University in the Clement Board Room - Allen Dining Hall. Invited guests, club members and visiting Rotarians are welcome. For more information about this program or the Rotary Club contact Stephen M. Gyurisin at 540-336-7357 or

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Saturday April 274:30pm The Middletown Volun-teer Fire and Rescue Auxiliary will have a Turkey or Oyster Supper at the fire hall. Dinners are $13 for adults and $7 for children under 12. Takeouts will be available. Proceeds benefit Middletown Vol-unteer Fire and Rescue. For more information 869-1829. 5:30pm to 11pm An evening in New Orleans is the theme of Mid-dleburg Academy’s 17th Annual Gala and Auction. Tickets are $100 per person ($50 for alumni age 30 and under). Early Bird Raffle auto-matically enters any guest who ar-rives to register early (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.) into a drawing to win $200

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at Gore Volunteer Fire & Rescue, 7184 Northwestern Pike, Gore Va. Games start at 6pm. Tickets $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Cost includes cards for 10 games. Additional card packs available. Pictures of bags posted on our facebook page. For tickets and information call 540-858-2811. Also available for purchase at Gore Grocery

Monday April 29The Annual Middletown Spring Clean Up will be held. Please have all items out FIRST THING Monday morning. Collected items

will be landfill acceptable items, including furniture. The following items WILL NOT be accepted: ap-pliances; TV’s; computers; com-puter monitors; microwave ovens; paint; hazardous waste; tires and lawn equipment with gasoline powered engines. Please keep YARD WASTE separate from these items.

Tuesday April 307:30am Ron Kaplan, CEO of Trex will be the featured speaker at the Rotary Club of Frederick County meeting at Shenandoah University in the Clement Board Room - Allen

Dining Hall. Invited guests, club members and visiting Rotarians are welcome. For more informa-tion contact Stephen M. Gyurisin at 540-336-7357 or [email protected]

Monday May 66pm to 9pm Ribbons Around The World of Hope (Winchester Fam-ily Practice), Relay for Life Team, is hosting a Sweet Frog Night at 2029 South Pleasant Valley Road in Winchester on Monday, May 6th. 10% of sales will go to the

American Cancer Society.

Saturday May 11ANTIQUE CAR SHOW, Jim Bar-nett Bark, Winchester, VA. Held by Shenandoah Region Antique Automobile Club of America. Fri-day-Early Bird Tour, Saturday-Car Show, Flea Market and Vehicle Corral. Registrations for show, Linda: [email protected]; Flea market and vehicle Corral: Jeff (540)664-3822, other info: Duane (540)869-6668

Reserved Parking in Old Town for the Bloom

The Winchester Parking Authority is selling tickets for reserved spaces in three of the downtown parking garages for Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Saturday, May 5th. Get close to the action and remove the worry about trying to locate a parking space in Old Town Winchester on the Festival’s busiest day. Purchase a ticket and know your space, which will be within a short walk to the Grande Feature Parade and the Midway, will be waiting for you. Saturday May 5th price $15. Purchase reserve tickets at the George Washington Autopark main office, 128 N. Cameron Street. (no refunds)

Newtown Local Market to Open in May Newtown Local Market open Saturday’s 9am to noon. Our first Saturday will be Saturday, May 4, 2013. Newtown History Center has agreed to allow us free use of the padded space across the street. Customers can be directed down the side street for parking on the grassy area behind. Market Questions— Stephens City Town Hall: 869-3087; Vendor Questions: Angela Mohr 869-8529

Handley Regional Library to close for Apple Blossom festival

All three branches of Handley Regional Library will be closed Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5 during the Apple Blossom Festival. This includes the Bowman Library in Stephens City, Clarke County Library in Berryville, and Handley Library in Win-chester. All branches will resume normal operating schedules at 10 a.m. Monday, May 6. If you have any questions about the closing, please contact Trish Ridgeway at 540 662-9041 ext 14, or by email at [email protected].

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BIG ANTIQUES & Collectibles Show & Sale, May 10-12, 52nd Shenandoah Antiques Expo, Expoland, Fishersville, VA (I-64, Exit 91) 6 buildings and out-side. 300+booths. Fri. 10-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4 www.heritagepromotions.net. 434-846-7452

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ABSOLUTE AUCTION Trustee Fore-closure. Saturday, May 4 at 12 noon440 +/- acres Bath County, Virgin-ia.10,000 feet bordering National For-est. Walker Commercial Services, Inc. VAAF#549 (540) 344-6160 www.walker-inc.com

ABSOLUTE AUCTION Trustee Fore-closure Auction Former Winery-102 +/-acres Saturday, May 11 at 12 noon on site 14141 Hume Road, Hume, Vir-ginia. 19,200sf Facility Tax Assessed Value: $1,667,200. Walker Commer-cial Services, Inc. www.walker-inc.com VAAF#549 Ph: (540) 344-6160 Auction Beautiful Home & 156 acres on stocked trout waters. 3 Tracts, Buy Part or All. Saturday, May 4, 2013. 4180 Tumbling Creek Road. Saltville, VA www.countsauction.com #0326 136 Acres (3 Tracts) Sportsman Paradise. Nelson County, Buck Creek Lane, Faber, VA. ABSOLUTE AUC-TION Sat, May 11, 10am. Terms, pho-tos online: www.countsauction.com 800-780-2991 (VAAF93)

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t waste your time and energy fretting over remarks you consider unneces-sary or unkind. Best advice: Ignore them, and just keep doing your usual good job.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Get-ting that new perspective on a work-place situation could lead to a solution everyone will accept. Meanwhile, make time to keep up with your cre-ative pursuits.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Those changes you planned to implement in early summer might need to be reas-sessed. But don’t make any moves until you’ve discussed this with some-one you trust.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your aspects favor harmony, making this a good time to work out problems in relationships — whether personal or professional, big or small. An old friend comes back.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) While you’re still riding that high-powered beam, you might begin to lose focus by week’s end. Could be you’ll need to do a little cat-napping to restore your spent energies.

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SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem-ber 21) There are still some tasks to clear up by midweek. Then you can welcome the new month on a high note. A friend brings surprising but very welcome news.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You might want to change your plans before they’re set in cement. Consider advice from col-leagues. But remember that, ultimate-ly, it’s your choice.

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AQUARIUS (January 20 to Feb-ruary 18) Be careful not to move so quickly that you miss possible warn-ing signs that could upset your plans. Slow down. Your supporters will con-tinue to stand by you.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your generosity in sharing your time and wisdom with others leads to an intriguing development that could have you considering some interesting choices.

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• On May 1, 1926, Ford Motor Com-pany becomes one of the first compa-nies in America to adopt a five-day, 40-hour week. In early 1914, Ford had announced it would pay workers a minimum wage of $5 per eight-hour day, upped from a previous rate of $2.34 for nine hours.

• On April 30, 1939, the New York World’s Fair opens in New York City on a 1,200-acre site at Flushing Mead-ow Park in Queens. Among the new technology exhibited was FM radio, robotics, fluorescent lighting and a crude fax machine.

• On May 3, 1946, in Tokyo, the International Military Tribunals begins hearing the case against 28 Japanese military and government officials accused of committing war crimes during World War II. The trial ended with 25 of 28 Japanese defen-dants being found guilty. Of the three other defendants, two had died during the trial, and one was declared insane.

• On May 5, 1955, the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germa-ny) becomes a sovereign state when the United States, France and Great Britain end their military occupa-tion, which had begun in 1945. With this action, West Germany was given the right to rearm and become a full-fledged member of the western alli-ance against the Soviet Union.

• On May 2, 1964, an explosion of a charge assumed to have been placed by Viet Cong terrorists sinks the USNS Card at its dock in Saigon. No one was injured and the ship was eventu-ally raised and repaired. The Card had arrived in Saigon two days earlier.

• On May 4, 1970, at Kent State Uni-versity in Ohio, students protesting the Vietnam War torch the ROTC build-ing on campus, and Ohio Gov. James Rhodes called in the National Guard to restore order. The Guardsmen fired into the crowd, killing four and wound-ing 11. They were later brought to trial for the shootings, but found not guilty.

• On April 29, 1986, in a game against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park, Roger Clemens of the Boston Red Sox becomes the first pitcher in Major League Baseball to strike out 20 batters in a nine-inning game. Ten years later, Clemens repeated the feat.


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Baldwin electric player piano. Solid Oak. Exc. condition, w/music rolls. $1750.00Call 540-450-8741 (4/13)

Kimball Entertainer III Organ for sale. $100 OBO. Needs some work/transis-tors. This is a fun organ!Call 540-535-9728 (4/13)

30” NATURAL GAS RANGE four years old - white $125. 540-869-3506 (8/12)

100 year old wooden headboard, cookie jars all prices, 100 year old wicker baby stroller, 50”s Schwiin girls bike, needs tires. Call 540-662-9023

Consew Blind Hemmer Sewing Machine, complete with manual and needles. Sew a hem in less than a minute. Won-derful machine for alterations or deco-rator business. $300. 540-675-3508 (9/20)

Christmas “Holly Holiday Pattern” Never Used/In Box. $25/ea. Salt & Pepper Shakers, Soup Bowls, Dinner Plates, Cookie Jar, Sleigh (Votive Candle used - cleaned out), Disney Winnie the Pooh “Simply Pooh” Figurines $20/ea. Call 540-869-4236 (10/4)

Love Seat for sale. Floral print cush-ions/pillows. White wicker trim. Good condition. $40. Call 540-869-7571 (10/4)

Console tv with wood cabinet $50 oboHitachi 56” HD Projection tv $200. 24” tv $45 obo 540-868-9226 (10/18)

Eli Terry Pillar & Scroll Clock, circa 1805, Mahogany, serious inquiries only. Call 540-869-3333. (11/02)

Caleb Davis Tall-Case Well-Documented Valley Clock, 8-day bell strike, seri-ous inquiries only. Call 540-869-3333.Mink Coat, full length, Size 12, gorgeous brown mahogany. Serious inquiries only. 540-869-3333

PIANO, electric, digital. Technics PCM Digital Ensemble PR50V Price: $1,000 (25% of original price), Model SX-PR50V, Owners Manual, Full size keyboard, Never needs tuning, with bench, music, and manualsOriginal owner, like new - 540/869-8649 or [email protected]

Commercial Space for Lease. Prime Lo-cation in Historic Downtown Strasburg. Pre-Civil War Building with Period Res-toration. Log and Brick with Wide Plank Floors. New 3 Zone Heat/Air. 4 Exte-rior Doors. 110 N. Massanutten Street. Monthly Rent $1,500.Off-street parking available. Call Lisa 540-465-6626

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Entertainment Center: Light Oak with glass doors. (64” wide X 58” high X 23” deep) Very good condition $275.00 540-723-0285 (12/13)

Vivitar 5000 AF Slide Projector w/remote control. All components included in original box. Used very little. Asking $50. Sharper Image Super Wave Digital Oven w/accessories. Roasts, bakes, broils, grills, steams; 1300 Watt/16 Qt. capac-ity. New. Paid $160/asking $90.Call (540) 622-2172 (4/18)

7 Foot Air Hockey Table by Harvard. Brand New! $150. 540-723-0285 (12/13)

Rotisserie oven: Baby George, Model GR59A Used only once-very clean, like new condition. No box. $50.00540-723-0285 (12/13)

Chestnut Wood Doll Bed: 33-1/2” Long by 20” Wide (scaled down version of regular bed) Large over size quilt custom made; Dust ruffle; Two pillows; Mattress (I will e-mail picture to you if you would like to view it on line) $250.00 - Phone: (540) 635-9748. (12/13)

Fourpost dark wood bedroom suite for sale price is 250.00. Includes head and foot board, chester dresser, dresser and mirror. Also have for sale bookcase headboard with rails for 75.00. Please call 540-868-2428 (1/13)

(2) Gray 30”x30” concrete column caps $50.00 for Pair. Please call 540-869-2004 (2/13)

1 ½ pallet of 18”x3” gray concrete pav-ers/edgestones and ¾ pallet of 18”x3” tan concrete pavers/edgestones $50.00 all. Please call 540-869-2004 (2/13)

140 sf. brown 6”x6” and 6”x9” pav-ers/3” thick $25.00. Please call 540-869-2004 (2/13)

150 sf of used keystone pavers $25.00. Please call 540-869-2004 (2/13)

Beautiful Amish crafted 8 piece solid light oak dining set with 2 piece hutch with glass/wood cabinet, pedistal table with leaf, 4 high back chairs. Picture can be sent 423-470-6911 Stephens City (2/7)

Sofa taupe/wing back chair with coffee table, 2 end tables - $300 423-470-6911 Stephens City (2/7)

2 crypts, side by side in Shenandoah Memorial Park. Includes opening and closing.$15,000 value, asking $7115.00Call 540-247-6328

Pronto scooter sure stop model M51. Asking $800. Runs Call 540-868-8800

Hammond Organ, 25 pedals, 2 manual full-draw bars, mahogany, ec, serious in-quiries only. 540-869-3333 (11/15)

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Small scooter & van lift. Looking for a donation. Please call Mary or Willis at 540-868-8800

1986 Ford truck with slide on camper, extra set wheels, $2900. Call 540-839-2827 (7/12)

Truck pipe rack for 8ft bed $125.Call 540-665-0463 (1012)

1998 Ford Windstar GL Minivan, captains seats, 7 passenger, all extra features, well maintained. $2200.00 Call 540-868-0058 (12/13)

2002 Ford Focus SE 5 speed, one owner, mostly highway miles well maintained, runs great. 222,000 miles, $1500. 540-869-1815. (11/12)

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Official Map & Guide to Events

ARTS – CRAFTS ANDENTERTAINMENT

Over 175 juried crafters from all over join together foran exposition and sale of their hand-crafted merchan-dise. We have everything from flowers to furniture,international and gourmet vendors to satisfy yourappetite. Sit and relax in the park while you enjoy ourmusical entertainment. Midway games and conces-sions are also a part of this exciting event.

FUNDAY INTHE PARK

Funday on Sunday guarantees a great time foryoung and young at heart. It is located in Jim BarnettPark, along War Memorial Drive and is free for childrenof all ages. Featured are an arts and crafts station,face painting, mini petting zoo, obstacle course andinflatable slide and bounce.

Funday is sponsored by Costco, Valley HealthNurses, Press Start Video Games and Hair Cuttery.

CAR SHOWYesterday’s Cruisers, Inc. hosts the Classic Car

Show for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®.The 2013Car Show will feature some of the finest inoriginal, restored and preserved classic cars, streetrods, muscle cars and trucks. It is an “open invitation-al” cruise-in/car show event open to all vintage andspecialty vehicles.

Returning to the Weekend in the Park with a pletho-ra of outdoor camping, hunting gear for all types.Ranging from simple canoes to jet skis and jet boats,campers, ATV’s and accessories will also be present.So pack up the family, come on out to the Weekend inthe Park Spring Expo and enjoy the final day of theFestival until next year!

The grand finale to the whirlwind extravaganza of the Festival concludes Saturday and Sunday in Jim BarnettPark with Sunday being the final and grandest day. Bring your family to this Festival within a Festival and plan tostay the day! We have something for everyone. The Weekend in the Park is sponsored by Winchester Parks &Recreation, Vacation Village, Valley Health, Gold Key Resort, Centex Homes and NOVECnet.

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Arts & CraftsSaturday& Sunday

Arts & Crafts Boat & RV Show

Midway Food & Games

HandicappedParkingOnly

Entrance Gate$5 Admission Fee

Rescue Stations

GATEGATE

GATEGATE

War MemorialBldg

For KidsSunday Only

The Official DigitalWireless provider for

the Festival Volunteers

Stage

Food Court

Midway Foodand Games

LOWERY DRIVE

Weekend In The ParkSpring Expo

Please, NO PETS are allowed at Weekend in the Park

Hosted by

Sponsored by

Chevrolet Experience

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The grand finale to the whirlwind extravaganza of the Festival concludes Saturday and Sunday in Jim Barnett

Park with Sunday being the final and grandest day. Bring your family to this Festival within a Festival and plan to stay the day! We have something for everyone!

Official Map & Guide to Events

ARTS – CRAFTS ANDENTERTAINMENT

Over 175 juried crafters from all over join together foran exposition and sale of their hand-crafted merchan-dise. We have everything from flowers to furniture,international and gourmet vendors to satisfy yourappetite. Sit and relax in the park while you enjoy ourmusical entertainment. Midway games and conces-sions are also a part of this exciting event.

FUNDAY INTHE PARK

Funday on Sunday guarantees a great time foryoung and young at heart. It is located in Jim BarnettPark, along War Memorial Drive and is free for childrenof all ages. Featured are an arts and crafts station,face painting, mini petting zoo, obstacle course andinflatable slide and bounce.

Funday is sponsored by Costco, Valley HealthNurses, Press Start Video Games and Hair Cuttery.

CAR SHOWYesterday’s Cruisers, Inc. hosts the Classic Car

Show for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®.The 2013Car Show will feature some of the finest inoriginal, restored and preserved classic cars, streetrods, muscle cars and trucks. It is an “open invitation-al” cruise-in/car show event open to all vintage andspecialty vehicles.

Returning to the Weekend in the Park with a pletho-ra of outdoor camping, hunting gear for all types.Ranging from simple canoes to jet skis and jet boats,campers, ATV’s and accessories will also be present.So pack up the family, come on out to the Weekend inthe Park Spring Expo and enjoy the final day of theFestival until next year!

The grand finale to the whirlwind extravaganza of the Festival concludes Saturday and Sunday in Jim BarnettPark with Sunday being the final and grandest day. Bring your family to this Festival within a Festival and plan tostay the day! We have something for everyone. The Weekend in the Park is sponsored by Winchester Parks &Recreation, Vacation Village, Valley Health, Gold Key Resort, Centex Homes and NOVECnet.

CORK STREET

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P

P P

P

P

Parking

Arts & CraftsSaturday& Sunday

Arts & Crafts Boat & RV Show

Midway Food & Games

HandicappedParkingOnly

Entrance Gate$5 Admission Fee

Rescue Stations

GATEGATE

GATEGATE

War MemorialBldg

For KidsSunday Only

The Official DigitalWireless provider for

the Festival Volunteers

Stage

Food Court

Midway Foodand Games

LOWERY DRIVE

Weekend In The ParkSpring Expo

Please, NO PETS are allowed at Weekend in the Park

Hosted by

Sponsored by

Chevrolet Experience

ENTRANCE ENTRANCE

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Presented by

Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®

would like to thank

SABF_2013Tabloid-75205_Layout 1 4/5/13 2:09 PM Page 8Bloomin’ Weekend Blast!

Antique Appraisal Comedy Show

Dr. Lori, from Disovery Channel’s hit real-ity TV show “Auction Kings,’ will present her “Antiques Appraisal Comedy Show” on Sunday May 5. The show starts at 12 noon at the War Memorial Building in the Active Living Center. All interested parties are asked to arrive early to register your trea-

sure (some fees apply.) Dr. Lori has been featured on NBC’s “The Tonight Show” and Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” for her comedic and no-holds-barred approach to antique appraisals. A wildly funny, one-of-a-kind event!

Frederick County Report 4/19/2013

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