Hiker Overcomes Genetic Disorder To Trek Shenandoah Valley
Justin Forgey 36 from Texas hiked the entire Shenandoah Valley from Rockfish Gap to Front Royal despite hereditary spastic paraplegia HSP a progressive neuro-muscular condition that limits his gait Forgey diagnosed after six seizures last December says the trail challenged him but his wife Jenny urged him on and his feat shows determination and faith in the Appalachian landscape.
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Texas
Shenandoah Valley
Justin Forgey
Forgey
Jenny
Virginia
Rockfish Gap
Front Royal
Hiker Forgey Completes Partial Appalachian Trail Trek Despite Disability
Forgey aimed to accept disability and inspire others to overcome problems while hiking with escorts Eric Liles and Mark Ball. He covered about seven miles daily, faced downhill challenges, and endured numbness from a damaged nerve in his left leg. The Roller Coaster stretch slowed progress, shortening the trip by four days, but he remained grateful and hopeful for future hikes with his son.
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Forgey
Crozet
Eric Liles
Mark Ball
Houston
Front Royal
Texas
Shenandoah
Foergey
Gunnar
Lily
Smith Run Fire in Shenandoah Park Burns 900 Acres
February weather fueled a fast moving Smith Run fire in Shenandoah National Park, with winds 35 to 40 mph and gusts over 50. Firefighters from multiple departments fought the blaze, evacuations affected nearly 40 homes, and the fire crossed Lands Run and reached Rapidan County before cooler weather slowed it.
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South Warren
Front Royal
Chester Gap
Rivermont
Fortsmouth
Shenandoah Shores
Virginia Department of Forestry
Park Service
Park
Jenkins Gap
Rappahannock County
National Park Service
National Weather Service
Warren County
Richard Mabie
the Sentinel
Skyline Drive
U.S. 211
Thornton Gap
Lands Run
Lands Run Gap
Compton
Humane Society
Rocky Mount
Smith Run
Mother Nature
Stewart
Warren County Preschool Open Enrollment Begins
Warren County Public Schools announces preschool enrollment for the Virginia Preschool Initiative. Eligible four year olds must be four by September 30, 2016 and meet at least one criteria such as income level, parental education, homelessness, or disability with income guidelines. Applications and details are at www.weps.k12.va.us or 210 N. Commerce Ave. Contact Jessica Campbell at 40-635-2171 ext. 34259.
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Warren County
Virginia
School Board
N. Commerce Ave
Jessica Campbell
County offers seniors bus trip to Maryland Live Casino
Warren County Parks and Recreation plans a bus trip for seniors to Maryland Live Casino on Wednesday. Departures from the Warren County Community Center at 8 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. Cost is 35 dollars per person, 38 seats. Ages 55 plus eligible. Register by calling 540-635-1021 or emailing weccinfo warrencountyva.net.
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Front Royal
Warren County Parks and Recreation Department
Maryland
Warren County
Villa Ave
Warrencountyva
Battle re enacted of Front Royal Civil War clash on Main Street
Front Royal hosts a Civil War battle reenactment starting 1 p m Saturday on Main Street near the courthouse and concluding at the Warren Heritage Society on Chester Street. The event marks the first authentic Front Royal battle reenactment with 1 100 Union troops facing about 16 000 Confederate soldiers led by Stonewall Jackson.
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Main Street
Courthouse
Warren Heritage Society
Chester Street
Front Royal
Battle of
Smith
Bébhinn Egger
Gazebo
Jackson
Strasburg
Ferris
Maryland
First Front Royal Civil War reenactment set to honor bridges battle
Ferris and Smith frame the event as a historic first in Front Royal, detailing Jacksons raid to Cedarville and Winchester, 20 000 troopers diverted from Richmond, and disputed Lincoln McClellan blame. Casualties noted include about 700 Federal prisoners and 40 Confederate dead or wounded. Local history value emphasizes learning Civil War impact on Shenandoah Valley.
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Cedarville
Winchester
Ferris
Jackson
Richmond
George McClellan
Abraham Lincoln
City
McClellan
Battle of
Front Royal
Smith
Shenandoah Valley
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Josh Gully
Louisiana
Royal
Tim Smith
Phoenix Project
Phgenix 4
W. 6Th St
Melanie Stall
Mstall
Centurylink.net
Phoenix-Project.org
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