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SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK www.nps.gov/shen/ Open year-round, Shenandoah National Park is home to the famous Skyline Drive, a 105-mile road that winds across the crests of mountains through the entire length of the park. Along the way are scenic vistas showcasing the spectacular landscapes to the east and the west.

run into one of the many species of wildlife found in the park or find apple trees, stone foundations, and cemeteries of inhabitants from long ago.

In addition to trails, there are also camping and lodging facilities available. Visitors centers are open mid- May through late October.

The park is much more than just Skyline Drive, however.

There are over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the renowned Appalachian Trail. Each trail holds its own surprises, whether it is a hidden waterfall or panoramic view, and there is a trail for each skill level. Hikers may

Warren County is located on the eastern side of the Shenandoah Valley at the point where the North and South branches of the Shenandoah River combine in their northward flow to the Potomac River. “Shenandoah” and its variants mean “great plain.” The Shenandoah River offers a source of transportation, beauty, and resources.

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considered the oldest permanent structure east of the Mississippi River in North America, an 11,000-year-old ceremonial building, the archaeological remains of which are known today as the Thunderbird Site. The first documented European explorer to see Warren County and the Shenandoah Valley — John Lederer, in 1670 — noted an almost eerie absence of native peoples, who had been killed by warfare and disease. By the early 1700s, when fur trapping and land prospecting began in the Shenandoah Valley, the Cherokee, Iroquois, and Shawnee peoples were using the Valley as a collective hunting ground.

In 1729 a group of German immigrants led by Joist Hite purchased several thousand acres of land in the northern Shenandoah Valley. A community of Quaker families from Maryland, led by Robert McKay, came at the same time as Hite’s Germans. In 1734 Thomas Chester established a ferry service known as Chester’s Ferry at the juncture of the forks of the Shenandoah River, and in the 1740s an English Lord — Thomas, Lord Fairfax, the Sixth Baron of Cameron — came to the area that is today Warren County to lay claim to his inheritance: a 5 million-acre (219-squaremile) swath of the colony that extended from the Chesapeake Bay through the Shenandoah Valley and on to western Maryland. In 1754 a large extended family under the leadership of the son of a French Huguenot, Peter

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LeHew, settled at the foot of the Blue Ridge along the road leading from Chester’s Gap to Chester’s Ferry, and LeHewtown was established. During the French & Indian War, LeHewtown was the Royal Frontier of the British Empire, hence the town’s name at the time of its charter in 1788: Front Royal.

By the coming of railroads and canals in the 1830s the overland migration routes changed, and when Warren County was incorporated in March 1836, the community had settled into an agricultural existence, with small farming villages surrounding Front Royal and Riverton.

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The legendary Shenandoah River — the Valley’s premier attraction — offers float trips geared to novice paddlers; no experience is necessary. Visitors may choose adventures from as short as one hour — a great way to have time to visit other area attractions — to voyages lasting several days. Included in Virginia’s Birding and Wildlife Trail, the Shenandoah offers travelers

special opportunities to float, swim, and explore ancient Native American sites and view natural history firsthand. Special programs such as moonlight paddles or easy “hike and float” trips to and from the Guest/ Shenandoah River State Park are available.

Guided and unguided fishing trips for smallmouth bass are available from outfitters who have attained some of the nation’s highest professional ratings. What better way to enjoy the fall foliage than an uncrowded drift through some of the state’s finest color changes?

Everyone can paddle, so don’t pass up the opportunity to take home a great Shenandoah memory. Enjoy our Virginia with a splash!

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Declared the “Canoe Capital of Virginia” by the General Assembly, Warren County boasts some of the finest opportunities for outdoor recreation in the commonwealth.

Enjoying a float down the world-renowned Shenandoah River as it flows through the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains and lush farmlands is just a phone call away.

When the war came in 1861, Warren County bore, with the rest of Virginia, much of the horrors of war. Great battles fought nearby meant a steady stream of wounded to be cared for and supplies to be collected.

On May 23, 1862, the Battle of Front Royal took place in the streets and buildings of the county seat, and Warren County lost use of the bridges spanning the forks of the Shenandoah. In 1864 the Union burned many mills in the Valley, Warren County’s included. The war’s end saw Warren in ruins, its economy shattered, and its population drained. New bridges would not connect Front Royal to the rest of the county for another three decades.

Reconstruction with the development of the Bank of Warren and some light industry. By the 1890s the Front Royal-Riverton Improvement Company had incorporated, built new bridges, laid out new neighborhoods, and encouraged new factories to locate in Front Royal and Riverton — Virginia’s “Twin Cities.” The county drew its labor pool from surrounding counties that remained largely agricultural, and by the 1930s the American Viscose Corporation had constructed an enormous rayon facility, which would employ over 80 percent of the county’s workforce by the 1940s. The Great Depression saw many public works projects in the county develop, the largest of which was Shenandoah National Park and its Skyline Drive. Tourism was now added to agriculture and industry as Warren County’s livelihood.

Today Warren County still stands at the nexus of several transportation routes and has become part of the greater Washington, D.C., community and economy, both receiving visitors and new residents from northern Virginia as well as sending many residents in the opposite direction for work and school. Warren County continues to grow and change as a result, with its position as a transportation hub continuing to define that growth as it has for centuries.

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POOL Claude A. Stokes Community Swimming Pool Gertrude Miller Municipal Park, Bing Crosby Road 540-635-7750 This is an Olympic-size, fully staffed public pool with a large wading pool for small children. There is a full-

service concession with a picnic area and shelters.

Locker rooms with showers are available. The pool opens Memorial Day weekend and is open on weekends only until the second week of June, when it opens daily until Labor Day. Private parties may rent the pool.

FISHING Lands Run Fish: Trout (not stocked) North Fork Shenandoah River Fish: Smallmouth bass, redbreast sunfish Shenandoah River (Main Stream) Fish: Smallmouth and largemouth bass, rock bass, redbreast sunfish, channel catfish South Fork Shenandoah River Fish: Smallmouth and largemouth bass, rock bass, redbreast sunfish, bluegill, muskellunge, channel catfish Public Boat Landings (No Fee)

Front Royal Boat Landing Luray Avenue Indian Hollow Boat Launch Route 340 South to Bentonville, right on Route 613 Karo Route 340 South for 5 miles Morgan’s Ford Low Water Bridge Happy Creek Road (Route 624) Riverton Route 340/522 North, right on Riverton Road (Route 637) For More Information Town of Front Royal Visitors’ Center 800-338-2576 540-635-5788 www.discoverfrontroyal.com

Front Royal is in the heart of the nation’s history.

There are many well kept historic homes and neighborhoods ready to welcome new families. And there is also room to grow in Front Royal, as evidenced by the new neighborhoods springing up throughout the town, with homes that feature spacious floor plans and lots.

Home prices in Front Royal are considerably more affordable than those in the nation’s capital. New homes start in the mid-$200s for a three-bedroom, 2.5-bath home. One of the largest benefits of a home in Front Royal is the beautiful surroundings. Lots of over 1 acre are common, and many are in beautiful wooded areas.

If you prefer a home with more history, there are many older homes on the market at any given time. Home prices vary from the $200s to the millions, and each home has its own story to tell. There are older homes in town as well as scenic rural farm homes. Whether you are looking for a fixer-upper, a country setting, or a home that has been well maintained for generations, there is something waiting for you.

Real estate taxes in the Northern Shenandoah Valley are lower than those found in other areas of Virginia, another factor making Front Royal a more affordable choice for young families and retirees. The neighborhoods and neighbors in Front Royal are welcoming and warm, whether you come from across town or across the nation.

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SKYLINE CAVERNS Skyline Caverns is the closest natural wonder to the nation’s capital and hosts nearly 100,000 visitors each year. People come from all around to experience the rare anthodites, unique formations of delicate white spikes, spreading in all directions, including upward, from their position on the cave ceiling.

The guided tour featuring the cave’s geological history takes adventurers deep underground.

Fairyland Lake, and much more. Included are three underground streams and the 37-foot Rainbow Waterfall.

Skyline Caverns also offers the Skyline Arrow, a onefifth-scale miniature train, and the Enchanted Dragon Mirror Maze, a must for the young at heart.

Don’t forget a jacket on the tour; the caves stay a cool 54 degrees year-round.

Located at the Northern Entrance to Skyline Drive, Skyline Caverns is open at 9 a.m. daily.

AREA BUSINESS LEADERS One of the largest area employers is Axalta Coating Systems, LLC. The Axalta plant produces finishes (paint) for the automobile aftermarket (collision/repair) and for some OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) such as heavy duty trucks, RVs, campers, and aviation.

Award-winning lighting systems allow visitors to enjoy the splendor of the Capital Dome, Rainbow Trail, the Painted Desert, the Wishing Well, the Grotto of Nativity, Cathedral Hall, the Shrine,

Baugh Northeast Co-op is one of the largest distribution centers for food service products in Warren County and is a model for supplying their distribution centers.

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Businesses and industries of all types have discovered that Front Royal-Warren County is the perfect place to thrive, with its skilled workforce, low cost to do business, and central location. Businesses of all sizes have called Front Royal-Warren County home for years, and new businesses continue to come to the area. From manufacturing, to health care, to distribution facilities, businesses of all shapes and sizes are thriving in this Northern Shenandoah Valley area.

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LOGISTICS & LOCALES Location is a major influence in the success of any business, and Warren County’s is ideal. Operating in Warren County, the Virginia Inland Port is an intermodal container transfer facility acting as the interface between truck and rail for the Port of Virginia. Here, trucks bring ocean-bound containers for immediate loading on rail cars or for short term storage. Containers also arrive daily by rail from the Port of Virginia to be loaded on waiting trucks and shipped throughout the country. In addition, the Inland Port is

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located in a Foreign Trade Zone, which provides additional tariff abatements.

Interchange Group, a third-party logistics firm, is located in the Stephens Industrial Park. Their facilities and skill in handling third-party distribution is vital to the region.

Kelley Industrial Park is seeing growth in the development of flex space in the area. Three lots have been sold to develop flex space for a variety of firms.

SMALL & SPECIALTY BUSINESSES Big businesses and distribution centers aren’t the only concerns thriving in Front Royal, however. There are also many smaller hometown businesses that take advantage of the local workforce, the great location, and Front Royal’s thriving tourism industry.

Main Street in Front Royal is brimming with specialty stores, banks, realtors, law firms, and eateries, including a special area where antique collectors can find a wide assortment of unique treasures.

The area is also home to beautiful wineries nestled in exquisite surroundings, including: Fox Meadow Winery is located seven miles east of Front Royal and offers visitors a unique setting for tasting Virginia wines made in the classic European style. The winery is situated at an elevation of 1,700 feet. Visitors can enjoy both great wines and great views. From the tasting room deck of this destination winery, visitors enjoy a tranquil setting and a 30-mile view. Visit www. foxmeadowwinery.com for more information.

Rappahannock Cellars has established itself at the top of Virginia wineries. The family welcomes you to taste all of their wines while enjoying unique hospitality amid the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. For more information, visit www.rappahannockcellars.com.

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Another local business leader is Toray Plastics (America) Inc. This innovative polypropylene foam production company began operations in 1997, opening a 200,000-square-foot facility in Front Royal. Employing over 100 local residents, Toray is on the cutting edge of technology for automotive interior trim and flooring underlayments. Staying ahead of the competition requires dedicated employees and strong backing by local leaders; Toray has found both in Front Royal.

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WARREN COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

The Raymond E. Santmyers Youth Center is available for private rental. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance and are subject to availability. The meeting room will accommodate up to 150 people.

Youth Athletics and Fitness Various athletic camps cosponsored with local high schools.

Picnic Shelters Six picnic shelters are located in Gertrude E. Miller Community Park at 8th Street and Stadium Drive in Front Royal. Lion’s Park, on the U.S. 522 Bypass at Warren Avenue, and the Burrell Brooks Jr. Community Park on East Criser Road also feature shelters. Contact the Warren County Parks &

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Recreation Department for information on renting any of these picnic shelters.

Athletic Facilities Several fields are available for rent for softball, baseball, and tennis.

Softball • R.E. Mason Field: Located in the Adult Softball Complex at Gertrude E. Miller Park • Field #2: Located in the Adult Softball Complex at Gertrude E. Miller Park Baseball • Champions 53: Located at Gertrude E. Miller Park • Bing Crosby Stadium: Located at Gertrude E. Miller Park Various • Chimney Field Complex: Located on Commonwealth Avenue. Features two youth softball fields, four lighted tennis courts, and a lighted basketball court.

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Going strong for over two decades, the Chamber’s Virginia Wine and Craft Festival is an event you don’t want to miss.

This festival is held the third Saturday in May each year. Wine tastings from over 20 Virginia wineries and crafters of all kinds from throughout the East Coast bring people from far and wide to Front Royal. The fun isn’t limited to the adults; there are rides, games, and face painting for the kids.

Another annual Front Royal festival is the Festival of Leaves, organized by the Warren Heritage Society. The Festival of Leaves is enjoyed the second weekend in October in the historical downtown area. Come enjoy the splendor of fall with your neighbors.

The holiday season brings another fun event to Front Royal. Downtown Front Royal’s annual Christmas Parade is a fun event for all ages. Bundle up and enjoy the lights and sounds of the season

while mingling with neighbors and friends.

The Warren County Fairground is 57 years old, and the Fair Association was established in 1987 as a nonprofit organization.

The fair is always held the first full week of August, and there’s a special concert on Sunday before the fair. There are pageants, nightly entertainment, carnival rides, an auto show (Cruise In), youth contests, a pet show, a 4-H livestock show and sale, a home economics division for youth and adults, agricul-

ture and livestock divisions, tractor displays, vendor displays, a community trade show, a garden tractor pull, a

demolition derby, and, of course, lots of food. Visit www.warrencountyfair.com or call 540-635-5827 for more information.

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Each summer, through a partnership with the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the town of Front Royal, and Warren County, the council pres-

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102 E. Main St P.O. Box 1560 Town Administration Building Front Royal, VA 22630

Town Attorney: 102 E. Main St Town Administration Building P.O. Box 1560 Front Royal, Va 22630

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Timothy Darr, mayor Shae Parker, vice mayor Hollis Tharpe, councilman Thomas Sayre, councilman Bret Hrbek, councilman Daryl Funk, councilman Eugene Tewalt, councilman Jennifer Berry, clerk of council, 540-631-2725 Town Manager: 102 E. Main St Town Administration Building P.O. Box 1560 Front Royal, Va 22630 Telephone: 540-635-8007 Facsimile: 540-636-7475 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday, excluding holidays Steven Burke, Town Manager, 540-635-8007

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Telephone: 540-635-7819 Facsimile: 540-635-8973 Office Hours: 7:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m.

Monday - Friday excluding holidays Jimmy Hannigan, Director of Environmental Services, 540-635-7819 Planning and Zoning: 102 E. Main St Town Administration Building P.O. Box 1560 Front Royal, VA 22630

LAURA VIRGINIA HALE ARCHIVES Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Office Hours: 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

Closed: New Years Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day Main Office: 540-635-5788 Tim Smith, Visitor Center Coordinator, 540-635-5788

Serving the community for 27 years by providing programming and support in the visual and performing arts.

Telephone: 540-635-3027 Facsimile: 540-635-5497 Joseph Waltz, Director of Energy Resources, 540-635-3027

• Art Exhibition Opportunities • Summer Outdoor Concert Series • Class Offerings in Visual Arts, Music & Voice • Deck the Halls • Community & Education Outreach Programs 305 East Main Street, Front Royal • 540.635.9909 • www.blueridgearts.org

VISIT THE WARREN RIFLES

Confederate Museum

HISTORIC HOMES TOURS YEAR-ROUND

OPEN APRIL 15 - NOVEMBER 1

Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Seasonally Sat. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mon.-Sat. 9-4 • Sun. 12-4

(by appointment rest of year)

Admission: Group Rates 95 Chester Street Active Military & Students Admitted FREE Front Royal, Virginia 22630 (Adult students must have a current student ID)

Belle Boyd Cottage Civil War home of Confederate spy Belle Boyd

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Front Royal Visitor's Center: 414 East Main Street Front Royal, VA 22630

Building Community through the Arts

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Open Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Jeremy F. Camp, Director of Planning & Zoning, 540-631-2787

Blue Ridge Arts Council & Gallery

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

101 Chester Street, Front Royal, VA • (540) 636-1446 • warrenheritagesociety.org

Books, Locally Handcrafted Gifts

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m 4:00 p.m. (Lobby closes, phones open until 5:00 p.m.)

Monday - Friday, excluding holidays

Energy Resources: Department of Energy Resources 520A East 6th Street Front Royal, VA 22630

WARREN HERITAGE SOCIETY IVY LODGE MUSEUM & GIFT SHOP

Telephone: 540-635-4236 Facsimile: 540-631-2727

95 Chester St., Front Royal 540.636.6982 • warrenriflescmm@gmail.com

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Town Council, 540-635-8007

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday, excluding holidays

Department of Environmental Services: Walter M.Duncan Public Works Center & Property Yard 800 Crosby Road P.O. Box 1560 Front Royal, VA 22630

Calendar 2014

Find the things you love to do in Front Royal Blue Ridge Arts Council Garden Treasures Exhibit through July 31

July 3- Community Fireworks 7:30-10pm Northern Virginia Educational 4H Center July 4- HOLIDAY

July 9-19 Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department Carnival 3pm-11pm Closed Sunday July 16- Fireman’s Parade July 17- Fireworks at dark

July 11- Bluegrass Pickin’ Party Gospel & Old Time Music Browntown Community Center 7-10pm Fridays: Gazebo Gatherings 7-8pm July 11-Intrepid Jazz July 18-Troy & Paula Haag July 25-Fiery Run

August 4-9 Warren County Fair August 5-National Night Out 6-9pm

August 8 Bluegrass Pickin’ Party Gospel & Old Time Music Browntown Community Center 7-10pm

August 9-Shenandoah Riverfest 10am-4pm Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Fridays: Gazebo Gatherings 7-8 pm August 1-Sweet T August 8-Rich Follett August 15-The Moonlighters August 22- Vinyl Tracks

August 23- Waggin’ for Dragons Front Royal Golf Course Boat Landing to benefit the Humane Society of Warren County

Saturdays: Farmer’s Market Gazebo at Village Commons 9am-1pm through October 25

Saturdays: Farmer’s Market Gazebo at Village Commons 9am-1pm through October 25

Blue Ridge Arts Council Big Art in a Small Town: Part 2 August 9-September 19

Blue Ridge Arts Council Big Art in a Small Town: Part 2 through September 19

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Front Royal-Warren County Visitors Center 414 East Main Street, Front Royal, VA 22630 Toll Free: (800) 338-2576 www.discoverfrontroyal.com

September 12 Bluegrass Pickin’ Party

Gospel & Old Time Music Browntown Community Center 7-10pm

October 10 Bluegrass Pickin’ Party

Gospel & Old Time Music Browntown Community Center 7-10pm

October 11-Festival of Leaves September 12 9am-6pm Virginia Air Show USO Dance 6-10pm Front Royal-Warren County Airport October 24- Zombie Walk 6:30-9pm September 13 October 25- JDRF Walk Virginia Air Show 9am-11pm Front Royal-Warren County Airport October 31 Hometown Halloween Main Street Blue Ridge Arts CouncilAnnual 6-8pm Member Show September 26-November 7 October 31 Halloween Party September 27 Browntown Community Center Brew & Blues Festival 6-9pm 11am-7pm Saturdays: Farmer’s Market Gazebo at Village Commons 9am-1pm through October 25

Saturdays: Farmer’s Market Gazebo at Village Commons 9am-1pm through October 25

Blue Ridge Arts Council Annual Member Show through November 7

Blue Ridge Arts Council Annual Member Show through November 7

OCTOBER

October 4-5 Autumn Conservation Festival Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Open House 10am-3pm

NOVEMBER

November 14 Bluegrass Pickin’ Party Gospel & Old Time Music Browntown Community Center 7-10pm

November 21 Deck the Halls Blue Ridge Arts Council Premier Gala & Auction 7-9pm

November 22 Deck the Halls Blue Ridge Arts Council Holly Jolly Saturday 11am-2pm

November 22 Christmas Bazaar Browntown Community Center 8am-4pm

DECEMBER

Blue Ridge Arts Council Winter Invitational December 5 -January 9, 2015

December 6 Farmer’s Market/Christmas Market 9am-6pm December 6 Hometown Holiday Christmas Parade 4-6pm

December 6 Kiwanis Pancake Day E Wilson Morrison Elementary 6am-3pm

December 12 Bluegrass Pickin’ Party Gospel & Old Time Music Browntown Community Center 7-10pm

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County Administrator: Douglas P. Stanley 540-636-4600 Deputy County Administrator: Robert Childress 540-636-4600 Board of Supervisors: Tony F. Carter Happy Creek District 540-635-8401 Richard H. Traczyk Shenandoah 540-636-3125 Daniel J. Murray North River 540-868-1465 Archie A. Fox, Chairman Fork 540-636-9948 Linda Glavis South River 540-636-3802 County Phone Numbers: Emergency 911 Administration 540-636-4600 County Attorney 540-636-6674 Building Inspections 540-636-9973 Circuit Court 540-635-2435

Animal Control 540-635-4128

Mountain Laurel Montessori School www.mountainlaurel montessori.org

Fire & Rescue 540-636-3830 County Health Services 540-635-3159

Mountain Vista Governor's School www.mvgshome.org

DMV 540-635-1455 Parks and Recreation 540-635-1021

Riverfront Christian School www.riverfrontchristian.com

Planning and Zoning 540-636-3354

Health Care: Warren Memorial Hospital 540-636-0300 www.valleyhealthlink.com/ wmh

Social Services 540-635-3430 Voter Registration 540-635-4327

Saint Luke Community Clinic 540-636-4325 www.saintlukeclinic.org

Education:

Airport: Warren CountyFront Royal Airport 229 Stokes Airport Road 540-635-3570 www.warrencountyva.net/ airport_commissionasp

Christendom College Front Royal 800-877-5456 www.christendom.edu Lord Fairfax Community College Middletown Campus 540-868-7000

Community Center: Warren County Community Center 538 Villa Avenue 540-635-1021

Fauquier Campus 540-351-1505 Luray/Page Campus 540-843-0722 www.lfcc.edu

Library: Samuels Public Library 330 East Criser Road 540-635-3153 www.samuelslibrary.net

Randolph-Macon Academy Front Royal 540-636-5200 www.rma.edu

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Warren County Public Schools www.wcps.k12.va.us

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Senior Center: Warren County Senior Center 1217 Commonwealth Ave. 540-635-8652 Humane Society: 1245 Progress Drive 540-635-4734 www.humanesociety. warrencounty.org Utility Hookups: Rappahannock Electric Cooperative 800-552-3904 Shenandoah Electric Cooperative 540-434-2200 Amerigas 800-237-1302 H.N. Funkhouser & Co. 540-662-9000 Holtzman Oil Corp. (Oil) 540-477-3131 Holtzman Oil Corp.

(Propane) 888-306-4243 Quarles Petroleum Inc. 800-201-4328 CenturyLink (Telephone) 888-723-8010 Comcast 800-835-4949 Direct TV 800-201-4416 Dish 540-636-3765 CenturyLink (Internet) 866-228-1362 Comcast (Internet) 800-266-2278 Shentel 540-984-5383

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Elected Officials: C. Todd Gilbert Virginia House of Delegates (15th District) P.O. Box 309 Woodstock, Va. 22664 Office: 540-459-7550 Richmond Office 804-698-1015 DelTGilbert@house.virginia.gov Michael J. Webert Virginia House of Delegates (18th District) P.O. Box 631 Marshall, Va. 20116 Office: 540-999-8218 Richmond Office: 804-698-1018 DelMWebert@house.virginia.gov Mark Berg Virginia House of Delegates (29th District) P.O. Box 1831 Winchester, Va. 22604 Office: 540-247-5201 Richmond Office: 804-698-1029 delmberg@ house.virginia.gov

Mark D. Obenshain Senate of Virginia (26th Senatorial District) P.O. Box 555 Harrisonburg Va. 22803 Office: 540-437-1451 mark@markobenshain.com Sen. Tim Kaine 388 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Office: 202-224-4024 www.kaine.senate.gov Sen. Mark Warner 475 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Office: 202-224-2023 www.warner.senate.gov

Warren County Government Center 220 North Commerce Avenue Front Royal, Virginia 22630

Rep. Bob Goodlatte (6th District) 2309 Rayburn HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 Office: 202-225-5431 www.goodlatte.house.gov

(540) 636-4600

www.warrencountyva.net

37 Water St., Front Royal, VA 22630 (540) 636-4960 • F: (540) 636-4961 www.BROpportunities.org

Non-Profit, Private Organization Serving Individuals With Disabilities

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K-12 Warren County Public Schools www.wcps.k12.va.us The Warren County Public School System has eight fully accredited schools and serves approximately 5,300 students in grades pre-K through 12. Per-pupil expenditure is $8,303, and the system’s student-toteacher ratio is 20-to-1.

The school system’s basic curriculum at all levels is aligned with the Virginia Department of Education’s Standards of Learning. In addition to the core curriculum, elementary students receive weekly music and physical education instruction taught by certified teachers. Art instruction is also part of the standard curriculum for students in K-5.

Middle school students have opportunities to explore such subjects as visual and performing arts, computer software applications, and technology education. At the secondary level, approximately 177 required and elective courses are available. Career and technical education courses enable students to acquire industry certification in a chosen field. Students enrolled in the Early College Scholars Program are dually enrolled at Lord Fairfax Community College and can receive up to 15 college credits while

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The school system serves diverse populations by offering special education programs, gifted education, alternative education, English as a second language, SOL remediation, and classes for at-risk 4-year olds.

In addition to the wide range of academic opportunities, the school system has multiple ways in which students can participate in cocurricular and extracurricular activities.

Mountain Vista Governor’s School www.mvgshome.org Mountain Vista Governor’s School is one of 18 regional academic-year governor’s schools in Virginia, serving 115 students in six school systems, including Culpeper, Fauquier, Frederick, Rappahannock, Warren, and Winchester.

Mountain Vista is designed for gifted students entering 11th or 12th grade who have the abilities and desire to accept a challenging program of studies that emphasizes science, mathematics and technology.

Randolph-Macon Academy www.rma.edu Founded in 1892, Randolph-Macon Academy (R-MA) is America’s oldest co-ed boarding and day school with Air Force JROTC for students in

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HIGHER EDUCATION Higher Education Christendom College www.christendom.edu Christendom College is a four-year Roman Catholic liberal arts college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The main goal at Christendom is to provide a truly Catholic education. A required 84-hour core curriculum includes three years of study in theology and philosophy, two years of study in English language and literature, classical or modern language, and history; and one year in political science, economics and mathematics, and natural sciences.

Lord Fairfax Community College www.lfcc.edu Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is a comprehensive, nonresidential, two-year public institution of higher education with three locations —the Fauquier and Middletown campuses and the LurayPage County Center — and outreach sites throughout the college’s service region. LFCC offers more than 75 degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. Dedicated and highly trained employees serve more than 7,600 unduplicated credit students and more than 10,450 individuals in professional development courses annually. The college provides area residents with quality services and educational training at an affordable rate and prepares students for immediate entry into the workforce or for further education at four-year institutions. For more information, interested individuals may contact the Middletown Campus at 800-906-5322, the Fauquier Campus at 540351-1505, and the LurayPage County Center at 540-843-0722.

210 N. Commerce Ave. 540-635-2171 • www.wcps.k12.va.us A.S. Rhodes Elementary School 224 W. Strasburg Road 540-635-4556 E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School 40 Crescent Street 540-635-4188 Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School 290 Westminster Drive 540-622-8090 Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary School 1015 Stonewall Drive 540-635-3125 Ressie Jeffries Elementary School 320 East Criser Road 540-636-6824 Warren County Middle School 240 Luray Avenue 540-635-2194 Skyline High School 151 Skyline Vista Drive 540-631-0366 Warren County High School 155 Westminster Drive 540-635-4144 Administration Receptionist / General Information 540-635-2171 ext. 34221 Melody Sheppard, Assistant Superintendent for Administration 540-635-2171 ext. 34237; msheppard@wcps.k12.va.us Pamela McInnis, Superintendent 540-635-2171 ext. 34236; pmcinnis@wcps.k12.va.us

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