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Mid August, 2013 • Warren County Report/Frederick County Report • Page 23
“If Mr. Bernstein was still alive, this would kill him.” – Bill Dodson, Stephens City
Frederick County treated like any other creditor. I asked who was the theatre’s attorney and he responded that there was none. There is no information forthcoming from the board. The See MIDDLETOWN, 24
Belle Grove Announces New Executive Director
Former Wayside board member Malcolm Barr, far left, wife Carol, Adminstrative Intern Amanda Griffith (Cincinnati, Ohio), Costume Designer Maria Smith (Evansville, Indiana), Mark Brown and Bob Kane lurking over his dinner to far right, gather at Irish Isle the evening of Aug. 9 to say goodbye - NO kids, you don’t have to put in, you take out of hat later.
years.” – George J. Smith, newly appointed member of the Middletown town council “The closing of the theatre is a shame. The theatre brought a lot to Middletown, both artistically and culturally. Now a ‘missing link’ needs to be replaced in town.” – Charles Harbaurgh IV, mayor of Middletown “You do not want me to go there.” – Carolyn Aliff, recently appointed to the Middletown town council “A wonderful icon of the Valley is gone. I remember Mr. Bernstein worrying about this very thing back in the 1990’s.” – Walter Jagiello, Stephens City business owner “If Mr. Bernstein was still alive,
this would kill him.” – Bill Dodson, Stephens City “Theatres and restaurants must both be fed a lot of love. From the owners down to actors, employee’s – even the lowly maintenance person must love them. Mr.B loved the Inn and the Theatre.
Calvary Episcopal Church 132 North Royal Avenue Front Royal, VA 22630 Phone: 540-635-2763
Welcoming All as Neighbors
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The final Wayside stage show (The King’s Creampuffs) - or is that the foundation board informing actors they and theater are history?
Actress and Youth Camp Director Leslie Putnam delivers an emotional farewell to Wayside and her students
Both places lost money, but he still loved and believed in them. It was quite infectious really. You had to keep working there, no matter how hard it was because you had fallen in love with them too. Quitting was like losing a love. I have no idea what has been the problem with both places.
State Champions from the 2013 Virginia State FFA Convention Frederick County Public Schools students did exceptionally well at the 2013 Virginia State FFA Convention and claimed a number of state championships. Three teams from Sherando High School earned state championships including the Senior Dairy Cattle Evaluation Team, the Junior Dairy Cattle Evaluation Team and the Milk Quality and Products Team. Randall Gray, Nicole Masiello, and Jesse Ferrell each won first place high individual awards in those competitions and the Sherando FFA Chapter was named a gold rated superior chapter. Robert E. Aylor Middle School’s FFA program also captured three state championships. Aylor’s Agriscience Mechanics Team, the Plant Science Team and the Small Animal Care Team all finished first in the state. In addition, Mitchell Skowbo was the first place high individual in the plant science and small animal care competitions. Frederick County Middle School student Katherine Thompson was the first place high individual in the Food and Fiber Contest while the Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School FFA was recognized as a gold rated superior chapter and a gold rated public relations chapter.
But something tells me it was all about how much $$$ was to be made. I think patrons can “feel” those vibes. You reap what you sow!” – Janet Heishman, Strasburg business owner “I asked Byron Brill, the president of the Wayside board, about refunds for ticket holders and advertisers. He said we would be
Support the YDC by Competing in the Charity Challenge Are you up for the challenge? We are! The Winchester Police Department and Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office have each formed a team to compete in the Golden Seal Charity Challenge to support the Youth Development Center. The event is set for Saturday, September 28th and includes the following seven physical challenges: Swimming, Running, Starting a Fire, Shooting, Giving First Aid. Building and Climbing a Log Wall and Sandbag Shuffle Register your team of five today to go head to head against officers in your community. There is limited space. The winning team will have bragging rights for the next year. The YDC provides area youth with the opportunity for recreational and educational programs focused on their total development. The programs provide resources and services to empower youth to improve the quality of their lives. This press release was prepared by Lauren Cummings, Police Community Relations/Crime Prevention Specialist. (540) 545-7548 (office) Lcummings@ ci.winchester.va.us
Belle Grove Plantation has named Kristen Laise to be its new Executive Director, replacing Elizabeth McClung who retires July 31, 2013 after serving at Belle Grove for nearly 17 years. Ms. Laise, a Winchester resident, comes to Belle Grove after serving as Executive Vice President at Heritage Preservation, a national non-profit organization that assists museums and libraries with the conservation of collections and historic structures. “I believe exemplary care of its collections, buildings, and grounds should continue to be a hallmark of Belle Grove,” Laise said in applying for the position. “Through my work at Heritage Preservation, I have learned that preservation and outreach need not been mutually exclusive—demonstrating Belle Grove’s outstanding care and interpretation of its historic properties and collections has the potential to attract visitors, donors, funders, community partners,” she added. Ms. Laise holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Art History from Earlham College and Masters of Arts in Art History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In interviews with the search committee, Ms. Laise emphasized her enthusiasm for sharing the history and culture of Northern Shenandoah Valley with others. “Having decided to permanently settle in Winchester, I look forward to contributing my energy and talents to the community.” John Adamson, board chairman of Belle Grove and who chaired the committee to replace Elizabeth McClung noted that many favorable factors at Belle Grove attracted a large number of qualified applicants for the position of Executive Director. Among the factors Adamson cited are Belle Grove’s location in the Shenandoah Valley, its close association with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and its role as a key partner in the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park. “Kristen Laise is the best candidate from a pool of very good candidates” Adamson said “and we are very pleased that she has accepted the position with Belle Grove.”