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Newspaper
The Warren Sentinel
Location
Front Royal, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 2017
Page
7
The Warren Sentinel invites readers to submit letters to the editor for the Public Forum. Please include your full name, address, and a telephone number for verification. Letters may be edited for length or content. mail to Letters to the Editor 429 N Royal Ave Front Royal VA 22630.
The Warren Sentinel announces Kevin Olmstead as managing editor and Kip Ritenour as sports editor. Heidi Anderson will continue as office manager, with roles highlighted on TheWarrenSentinel.com.
A reflective piece urges daily reverence for Earth, its air water and wildlife. It argues humans neglect compassion, overlook animal suffering, and prioritize wealth over family and stewardship, urging readers to acknowledge our role as caretakers of the planet.
The budget increase yields about $400,000 per penny in state assessed value and $84,000 per penny from Dominion Power taxes, mainly to cover the $1.1 million needed for the new middle school. Supervisors Murray and Carter defend the measure as necessary, while Carter proposes cuts to offset future costs. Chairman Glayis says the rise is essential to meet county needs.
The Valley Health Expo at 155 Westminster Drive features Warren Memorial Hospital bloodwork panels for 45 dollars and free screenings such as blood pressure and vision tests. Activities for children include a healthy lifestyle challenge, stuffed animal checkups, K-9 demonstrations, and safety raffles with prizes like scooters and life vests. A free heart healthy continental breakfast runs 8 to 11 am.
Skyline Regional considers extending Progress Drive beyond town limits to a dead end. The project faces constraints due to the street already surpassing local dead-end limits and will require formal approval and design work before proceeding.
Mayor Hollis Tharpe cast the tie breaking vote as council attempted a March 27 decision on road width and intersection rules. A second vote was delayed by Councilman Connolly’s illness. the Planning Commission urged approving street exceptions while denying lighting and sidewalk waivers for Progress Drive serving the Skyline Regional Criminal Justice Academy on 18 acres. The council meets next at 7 p.m. at the Warren County Government Center.
Warren County Fire Chief Richard Mabie says the South Warren station remains unstaffed every three days after earlier weekend and every Friday gaps. He notes only Brockway and two others are active responders, with grants hoped to fund career staff. County-wide volunteers are about 35, target 75 to 89. career staff numbers and daytime coverage at Front Royal and nearby stations are cited as essential to reduce response times.
The county assumed control in 2005, agreeing 62 acres must sustain the nine hole course. Officials urge self funding with taxpayer money amid four rival area courses. Murray questions county marketing of possibly tied business interests and notes lease and dues concerns while admitting little personal interest in golf.
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