Front Royal Council approves garbage truck purchase
Front Royal approves a 175,900 buy for a Freightliner rear load trash truck funded by a 139,500 internal loan from the Water Enterprise Fund. Loan repayments total about 34,800 annually over four years while councilors debate enterprise fund use and waste program outsourcing. Bret Hrbek votes no, calling it using reserves as a credit card.
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Front Royal council debates ITFederal contracts and Goodlatte ties
At a October 24 meeting, council member Egger questioned ITFederal’s federal contracts, noting a $140 million Defense Department award and several classified deals. ED A Exec Jennifer McDonald cited one $140 million contract and said letters exist but copies aren’t on hand. An amendment to the resolution passed unanimously to say the EDA has reviewed evidence.
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Council backs ITFederal project with safeguards and funding
Council members defend ITFederal despite objections from one councilman and emphasize EDA led efforts. They note $2 million land return clause, town staff duties, and ITFederal commitment of $150000 to the West Main Street extension. The debate spans 45 days with heightened scrutiny.
FFA Topics Highlight School Agricultural Programs
Huddleston notes Applied Agricultural Concepts covers landscaping horticulture animal science and more. Blue Ridge Tech Center plans Introduction to Animal Systems next year and middle schools will offer three agriculture courses, with FFA growing through club activities and upcoming livestock judging events.
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Middle school principal named for new Hilda Barbour site
Amy Gubler was tapped in March to become principal at the new middle school and will move in July to begin furniture planning and classroom setup. She emphasizes building a unique school culture with staff while handling hiring, library selections, technology, and furniture decisions. Most teaching spots are filled. band teaching remains open as officials assign remaining positions.
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Blue Ridge Center Leaders Praise FFA as Foundation for Students
Blue Ridge Technical Center director Jane Baker says the FFA provides an excellent foundation for any student, whether pursuing agriculture related careers or not, underscoring its broad value.
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Jane Baker
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Selah Cabaret Night Blends Humor With Music
Follett describes Selah as a casual cabaret featuring a guitarist and two actors performing playful scenes. The show aims to be a fun evening while supporting Selah, which is financially struggling like many arts groups.
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Selah
Endowment boosts local schools with grants and robotics
The Educational Endowment has raised about 800000 over 22 years and awarded 120 grants totaling 412800. It aims to reach 1 million and provide yearly grants of 50000, funding eight programs across four schools this year including robotics kits, pedometer purchases, and guitar classes. Board president Doug Stanley praises private support to spur innovation and prepare students for a global marketplace.
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