County of Warren

COUNTY OF WARREN

WELCOME TO WARREN COUNTY!

Newcomers continue to settle here for many great reasons - beautiful water-ways and natural surroundings, moderate climate, excellent business opportunities and an outstanding quality of life.

We hope this reference for government and related services will make it much easier for you to get started on your new life here.

We are proud of our law enforcement/public safety and fire departments, schools, libraries, parks and recreation facilities, public utilities and other services provided to our citizens.

We’re happy that you have chosen Warren County as your new home!

Board of Supervisors Members District

Archie A. Fox, Chairman Fork Daniel J. Murray Jr. North River Tony F. Carter Happy Creek Richard H. Traczyk Shenandoah Linda P. Glavis, Vice-Chair South River

County Administrator Douglas P. Stanley Deputy County Administrator Robert B. Childress Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron Chief of Fire & Rescue Richard E. Mabie Finance Director Carolyn W. Stimmel County Attorney Blair D. Mitchell

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

History of Warren County ...... 5-6 County of Warren Governance ...... 7-8 Town of Front Royal Governance ...... 8-9 Town of Front Royal Police Department ...... 10 Town Decals ...... 10 Electric Service ...... 10 Water Service ...... 11 Town Trash Pickup...... 11 Warren County Government Center...... 11 Warren County Employment Opportunities ...... 11 Human Resources ...... 11-12 Voting ...... 12 License Plates ...... 12 Drivers License ...... 12 Warren County Decals and Dog Tags ...... 12-13 Free Clinics ...... 13 Public Library ...... 13 Internet Service Provider ...... 13 Newspapers ...... 13 Postal Service ...... 14 Calendar of Events ...... 14 No. Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission ...... 14 Chamber of Commerce...... 14 Front Royal Visitor’s Center ...... 14 Economic Development Authority ...... 15 County Waste Disposal and Recycling Centers...... 15-17 Street Sign Replacement ...... 17 Telephone Service...... 17 Cable Television...... 17 Recreation ...... 18 Warren County Senior Center ...... 18 Humane Society of Warren County ...... 18 Front Royal Area Transit ...... 18

3 Schools ...... 18-19 Warren County Planning & Zoning FAQ ...... 19-21 Warren County Building Inspections FAQ ...... 21-23 Warren County Sheriff’s Office ...... 24 Warren Co. Commissioner of the Revenue FAQ ... 25-27 Warren County Treasurer FAQ ...... 27-29 Sanitary Districts...... 29-30 Warren County Dept. of Fire & Rescue Services ... 30-33 Department of Social Services ...... 33 Warren County Parks and Recreation Dept...... 33-34 Golf Clubs and Courses ...... 34-36 Warren County - Front Royal Airport ...... 36-37 Virginia Cooperative Extension ...... 37 General Registrar ...... 38 Warren County Circuit Court FAQ...... 38-41 Commonwealth’s Attorney ...... 41 General District Court FAQ ...... 41-43 Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court...... 43-44 Court Schedule ...... 44 District Court Services Unit FAQ ...... 44-45 Office of Magistrate ...... 45 Victim Witness Program FAQ ...... 46 Virginia Department of Transportation ...... 46-47 Warren Memorial Hospital ...... 47 Virginia Department of Health ...... 48 Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission .. 48 Northwestern Community Services ...... 49 Blue Ridge Opportunities ...... 49 Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging ...... 49-50 Front Royal/Warren County Red Cross ...... 50 Front Royal/Warren County United Way ...... 50 Calendar of Events ...... 51 How to Complain ...... 52 Quick List of Phone Numbers ...... 53

4 HISTORY OF WARREN COUNTY

Native people built in Warren County what is considered the oldest permanent structure east of the Mississippi River in North America, an eleven thousand 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 people, 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 were using the Val- ley 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 6th Baron of Cameron – came to the area that is today Warren County to lay claim to his inheritance: a five million acre 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 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 of 1836 the community had settled into an agricultural

5 existence, with small farming villages surrounding Front Royal and Riverton.

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 span- ning the forks of the Shenandoah. In 1864 the Union burned many mills in the Valley, Warren County included. The war’s end saw Warren in ruins, its economy shattered, and population drained. New bridges would not connect Front Royal to the rest of the county for another three decades.

The turn of the century saw new life breathed into Warren County, which had recovered during Reconstruction slowly 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 neigh- borhoods 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% 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, DC community and economy, both receiving visitors and new residents from North- ern 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 de- fine that growth as it has for centuries.

6 COUNTY OF WARREN GOVERNANCE

The County of Warren is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected by district. The Board of Supervi- sors appoints a County Administrator who directs the County’s day-to-day operations. County Administrator Douglas P. Stanley has served in that post since 2000. The Board of Supervisors adopted a FY 2011-2012 budget totaling $83,549,695. The largest component of the budget is public education at $45,892,555. The Board of Supervisors meetings are open to the public and are conducted the first Tuesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. and the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Warren County Government Cen- ter located at 220 North Commerce Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia. Televised meetings are shown on the local Government Access Channel 18.

COUNTY OFFICIALS CONTACT INFORMATION

Board of Supervisors Fork District Archie A. Fox, Chairman 21 Lower Valley Road Strasburg, Virginia 22657 Office: (540) 636-9948 Home: (540) 636-4335 Fax: (540) 636-9013 e-mail: [email protected]

Happy Creek District Tony F. Carter P. O. Box 1355 Front Royal, Virginia 22630 Office: (540) 635-8401 Home: (540) 635-5247 Fax: (540) 635-6083 e-mail: [email protected]

North River District Daniel J. Murray, Jr. 20 Katie Lane Middletown, Virginia 22645 Home: (540) 868-1465 e-mail: [email protected]

7 Shenandoah District Richard H. Traczyk 179 Bowling Green Road Front Royal, Virginia 22630 Home: (540) 636-3125 e-mail: [email protected]

South River District Linda P. Glavis, Vice-Chair 3446 Browntown Road Front Royal, Virginia 22630 Home: (540) 636-3802 e-mail: [email protected]

County Administrator Douglas P. Stanley e-mail: [email protected]

Deputy County Administrator Robert B. Childress e-mail: [email protected]

Deputy Clerk of the Board Janice C. Standridge e-mail: [email protected]

220 North Commerce Avenue, Suite 100 Front Royal, Virginia 22630 Office: (540) 636-4600 Fax: (540) 636-6066

TOWN OF FRONT ROYAL GOVERNANCE The Town of Front Royal is governed by an at-large six member Town Council and a Mayor. The Town Council appoints a Town Manager who serves as the executive and administrative head of the Town government. The Town Council adopted a FY 2011-12 budget totaling $36,959,129.

The Town Council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the War- ren County Government Center located at 220 North Commerce Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia.

8 FRONT ROYAL OFFICIALS CONTACT INFORMATION Mayor Timothy W. Darr, Mayor 428 W. 15th Street Front Royal, Virginia 22630 Phone: 540-636-3185 e-mail: [email protected] Town Council Thomas E. Conkey 1401 N. Royal Avenue Front Royal, Virginia 22630 Phone: 540-636-7335 e-mail: [email protected] Chris W. Holloway 1093 Kesler Road Front Royal, Virginia 22630 Phone: 540-771-7653 e-mail: [email protected] Carson C. Lauder, Jr. 733 E. Stonewall Drive Front Royal, Virginia 22630 Phone: 540-636-9905 e-mail: [email protected] N. Shae Parker 5 East 17th Street Front Royal, Virginia 22630 Phone: 540-631-0748 e-mail: [email protected] Hollis L. Tharpe 96 North Charles Street Front Royal, Virginia 22630 Phone: 540-635-1014 e-mail: [email protected] Thomas H. Sayre 835 Shenandoah Shores Road Front Royal, Virginia 22630 Phone: 540-635-9844 e-mail: [email protected] Town Manager Steven M. Burke, PE Office: 540-635-8007 e-mail: [email protected] Clerk of Council Jennifer E. Berry Office: 540-631-2725 e-mail: [email protected] Town Attorney Douglas W. Napier P. O. Box 1560 Front Royal, Virginia 22630 Office: 540-635-7872 e-mail: [email protected]

9 TOWN OF FRONT ROYAL POLICE DEPARTMENT Mission Statement We, the Front Royal Police Department are committed to providing the highest caliber of police service through our partnership between the department and community. We are committed to resolving problems within our community to improve the quality of life. We are committed to respecting the rights and dignity of all individuals and treating our citizens in a fair and equitable manner.

Vision Statement The Town of Front Royal Police Department is committed to working in partnership with our community to improve the quality of life in our town. We are going to work to solve problems in our community utilizing all resources as a government working together. The department recognizes the importance of our employees and will ensure all are treated fairly and equitable. The department has a responsibility to provide our employees with the quality of leadership that will provide necessary training and equipment to meet our needs.

Location: 24 West Main Street Telephone: 540-635-2111

TOWN DECALS

Front Royal town residents must purchase a decal at the Town Business Office located at 15 North Royal Avenue, Front Royal. Telephone: 540-635-7799

ELECTRIC SERVICE

To establish new service and for questions regarding existing service: Town Residents need to contact the Town Business Office. Telephone: 540-635-7799 County Residents may need to contact Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (call: 540-622-2001 or visit: www.myrec.coop) or Shenandoah Valley Electric (call: 540-450-0111 or visit: www.svec.coop) Note: The Town provides electric service to some por- tions of the unincorporated County.

10 WATER SERVICE To establish new service and for questions regarding existing service: Town Residents and some County Residents need to contact the Town Business Office. Telephone: 540-635-7799 TOWN TRASH PICKUP

The town of Front Royal provides tash pickup within town limits. To establish new service and for questions regarding existing service: Town residents will need to contact the Town Business Office. Telephone: 540-635-7799 WARREN COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER

220 North Commerce Avenue Suite 100, Front Royal Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Telephone: 540-636-4600 Fax: 540-636-6066 Website: www.warrencountyva.net

Board of Supervisors meets the 1st Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. and 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. WARREN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Administration Office 220 North Commerce Avenue Suite 100, Front Royal Telephone: 540-636-4600 Website: www.warrencountyva.net/humanresources.html HUMAN RESOURCES

The Human Resource Office recruits and maintains the trained and experienced workforce needed to efficiently administer the County’s programs and services. It is responsible for administration of the following program areas: classification and compensation, recruitment and selection of employees, EEO policies and procedures, benefits administration, training and education opportunities, policy development and interpretation, employee relations programs, Workers Compensation and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations.

11 All open jobs with Warren County Government will be listed in the Northern Virginia Daily, the Warren Sentinel, and posted in the Government Center. Positions are also posted on the County website. Applications are available in the Government Center and online.

Location: 220 North Commerce Avenue, Suite 100, Front Royal Telephone: 540-636-4600 Website: www.warrencountyva.net/humanresources.html

VOTING Residents may register to vote Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Registrar’s office located at the Warren County Government Center. 220 North Commerce Avenue Suite 700, Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-4327 Website: www.warrencountyva.net/voterregistrar.html

LICENSE PLATES Newcomers must purchase license plates within 30 days of establishing residence in Virginia at the Division of Motor Vehicles located at 15 Water Street, Front Royal. Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Telephone: 866-368-5463

DRIVERS LICENSE New residents must apply for a drivers license within 30 days of establishing residence in Virginia at the Division of Motor Vehicles located at 15 Water Street, Front Royal. Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Telephone: 866-368-5463 New Virginia residents must pass an eye test and surrender their valid driver’s licenses from another state. WARREN COUNTY DECALS AND DOG TAGS Warren County residents must purchase a decal for their cars, trucks, and motor homes. For license year 2008 and subsequent years, a permanent decal shall be issued. Decal fees are included in the June personal property tax bill. Such decal shall be valid as long as the vehicle is garaged in War- ren County and owned by the licensee.

12 All dogs four months or older must have a county dog tag. You must provide proof of your dog’s rabies vaccination signed by a licensed veterinarian. The charge is female dog $8.00, male dog $8.00, spayed and neutered $5.00. Decals and dog tags may be purchased at the Warren County Treasurer’s Office located at the Warren County Government Center, 220 North Commerce Avenue, Suite 800, Front Royal. Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Telephone: 540-635-2215

FREE HEALTH CARE CLINICS St. Luke Community Clinic 316 North Royal Avenue, Front Royal Telephone: 540-636-4325 Website: www.saintlukeclinic.org

PUBLIC LIBRARY Samuels Public Library located at 330 E. Criser Rd., Front Royal. Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday Closed Telephone: 540-635-3153 Website: www.samuelslibrary.net

LOCAL INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS Comcast 888-683-1000 www.comcast.com CenturyLink 540-984-5383 www.centurylink.com

DAILY NEWSPAPERS Northern Virginia Daily Telephone: 540-636-6188 Washington Post Telephone: 800-477-4679

WEEKLY/BI-MONTHLY LOCAL NEWSPAPERS Warren Sentinel Telephone: 540-635-4174 Website: www.thewarrensentinel.com Warren County Report Telephone: 540-636-1014 Website: www.warrencountyreport.com

13 POSTAL SERVICE Website: www.usps.com General Information and Services Zip Codes, Postage Rates, Locations and Hours Change of Address, Redelivery, Vacation Hold Mail, Service Issues and Consumer Affairs 800-ASK-USPS 120 East 3rd Street, Front Royal, VA 22630

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Front Royal Visitors Center located at 414 East Main Street, Front Royal. (See page 50.) Telephone: (540) 635-5788 Website: www.discoverfrontroyal.com

NORTHERN SHENANDOAH VALLEY REGIONAL COMMISSION 400 East Kendrick Lane, Front Royal Telephone: 540-636-8800 Website: www.nsvrc.viginia.gov Ride Smart Telephone: 540-635-4146 Ridesmart Website www.vcapride.virginia.gov

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce serves to strengthen our member businesses and stimulate area prosperity. 106 Chester Street, Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-3185 Website: www.frontroyalchamber.com

FRONT ROYAL VISITOR’S CENTER 414 East Main Street, Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-5788/800-338-2576 Website: www.discoverfrontroyal.com E-Mail: [email protected] Open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily with the exception of Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s.

14 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY The mission of the Economic Development Authority is to broaden the industrial tax base of its community, to bring its commuting workforce home to work, to create living wage jobs for its residents, and to foster a healthy environment in which businesses may grow and prosper. 400-D Kendrick Lane, Front Royal. Telephone: 540-635-2182 Website: www.wceda.com

COUNTY WASTE DISPOSAL & RECYCLING CENTERS Route 522/340, Front Royal – 3/10 of a mile south of the junction of Routes I-66 and 522/340 at the VDOT Park and Ride facility. Route 340 South, Front Royal – 2.0 miles south of the junction of South Street and Route 340 South just past Skyline Caverns. Apple House, Linden – 3/10 of a mile from the junction of Routes I-66 and 55 West on Route 647, Dismal Hollow Road. Shenandoah Farms – Corner of Blue Mountain Road and Howellsville Road. Transfer Station, Bentonville – 9.2 miles south of the junction of South Street to Route 613. Left on Route 613 for 2.2 miles. Right on Route 730. Telephone: 540-635-7722 Disposal of waste may require a waiver. Any trailer, truck over ¾ ton, out of County vehicle and rental vehicles must obtain a waiver from County Administration. Call 540-636-4600 for details. Annual County Residential Clean-Up Day Warren County sponsors an annual clean-up day for all County residents (includes citizens of Front Royal) for large bulky items such as old furniture and appliances at two (3) County locations from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. • VDOT Park N’ Ride located on Dismal Hollow Road at Linden • Shenandoah Farms Fire Department (3 miles North of Howellsville Road & Blue Mountain Road) • Transfer Station located on Shangri-La Road Rt. 613 (2.1 miles west off Rt. 340 South) at Bentonville Oil and Paint accepted at Transfer Station only Tires accepted at Transfer Station only (Max 20) All vehicles must display current County/Town windshield decal or County waste decal

15 Remember to cover and secure your loads · Residential only; all businesses will be charged a fee at the Warren County Transfer Station · For more information please contact the County Administrator’s office at 540-636-4600

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (HHW) Warren County sponsors an annual household hazardous waste collection event at the Front Royal Fire Department located on Commerce Avenue from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Acceptable Items: Used motor oil and antifreeze pesticides, insecticides, pool chemicals, drain cleaners, paints, solvents, strippers, aerosols, battery acid, household cleaners, dry cell batteries, car batteries, paint thinners, adhesives, and fluorescent light bulbs. Unacceptable Items: Tires; explosive materials, biological or radioactive waste, and asbestos-laden materials. Most types of (HHW) materials can be recycled, while others are incinerated · Residential disposal is at no cost; businesses may be a charged a fee For more information please contact the County Administrator’s office at 540-636-4600 Branches, Shrubs, Trees, and Brush – Residential Warren County accepts at the Transfer Station in Bentonville brush from residential property; i.e. your primary home (where you live) up to 999 lbs per one trip per day. Brush is ground for mulch which may be purchased at the Transfer Station for a fee. Please call the Transfer Station at 540-635-7722. Brush and limbs are defined as under 12 inches in diameter. All businesses must pay per ton fee during scale operation hours. Grass Clippings & Leaves cannot be accepted at any convenience site or at the Transfer Station. These organic materials are not permitted to be land filled; i.e. taking up limited space for solid waste. We recommend placing grass clippings and leaves in wooded areas to act as natural humus and fertilizer. Stumps, Roots, Tree Trunks & Limbs over 12 inches in diameter may be brought to the Warren County in Bentonville. A fee of $30.00 per ton is charged. All vehicles must go over the scale. Please contact the Transfer Station at 540-635-7722 for scale hours. All vehicles must display either a Warren County or Front Royal current windshield decal.

16 Disposition of Dead Animals · Any dead animal observed or found in the road, ditch, or shoulder of a Virginia Department of Transportation primary or secondary road, residents may call the Warren County Sheriff’s Office at 540-635-4128 for removal. · Dead animals found on one of our many sub-division maintained roads should contact their homeowner’s association. · Dead animals found on private property are the responsibility of the land owner. Special arrangements may be made with Warren County Staff to remove the animal at a fee. · Small dead animals and deer carcasses may be wrapped in a heavy plastic bag, sealed and brought to the Warren County Transfer Station for disposal.

For more information please contact the County Administrator’s office at 540-636-4600.

STREET SIGN REPLACEMENT Report all missing (County) street signs to the County Administrator’s Office Telephone: 540-636-4600 Email: [email protected] Report all missing (Town) street signs to the Public Works Department Telephone: 540-635-7819 TELEPHONE SERVICE To establish new service: Century Link - Telephone: 888-723-8010 Verizon - Telephone: 540-636-3765

TELEVISION CABLE Comcast 15 North Royal Avenue, Front Royal Telephone: 888-683-1000

DirecTV Telephone: 800-201-4416

Via Satellite Incorporated/Dish Network Telephone: 540-636-3765

17 WARREN COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Parks and Recreation 200 East 8th Street, Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-7750 Website: www.warrencountyva.net/parksandrecreation.html

WARREN COUNTY SENIOR CENTER Available for senior groups and club meetings during weekday evenings and weekend building hours. Reserva- tions may be made by contacting the Parks and Recre- ation Office. Reservations may be made one week in advance. The building accommodates up to 50 people. Location of Senior Center: 1217 Commonwealth Avenue, Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-7750

HUMANE SOCIETY OF WARREN COUNTY 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-4734 Website: www.humanesocietywarrencounty.org Email: [email protected]

FRONT ROYAL AREA TRANSIT Bus route begins and ends at the Visitor’s Center Fare – 50 Cents Telephone: 877-777-2708 or 540-341-3464 Website: www.discoverfrontroyal.com/docs/royaltrolley schedule.pdf

PUBLIC SCHOOLS www.wcps.k12.va.us Warren County School Board 210 North Commerce Avenue, Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-2171

Warren County Public Schools provides a comprehensive educational program for students in grades K-12 for Warren County. Early childhood programs are offered for at-risk four year olds and preschoolers with disabilities. The public schools are governed by a magisterial district based, five member school board and appointed superintendent.

18 A.S. Rhodes Elementary 540-635-4556 E. Wilson Morrison Elementary 540-635-4188 Hilda J. Barbour Elementary 540-622-8090 Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary 540-635-3125 Ressie Jeffries Elementary 540-636-6824 Skyline High School 540-631-0366 Warren County High School 540-635-4144 Warren County Middle School 540-635-2194 Blue Ridge Technical Center 540-635-7123 Current Enrollment Elementary, K-5 (5) 2,375 Middle, 6-7 (1) 843 High School, 8-12 (2) 2,089 Total 5,307

PRIVATE SCHOOLS (ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY) Chelsea Academy, Front Royal Christian Schools, Guard- ian Angel Academy, Mountain Laurel Montessori School, Randolph-Macon Academy, Riverfront Christian School, Wakefield Country Day School

HIGHER EDUCATION

• Christendom College – four-year private Roman Catholic College • Lord Fairfax Community College WARREN COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT www.warrencountyva.net/planningandzoning.html The Planning Department aids the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and other designated committees in establishing and implementing community development policies for the County. Propos- als for changes in plans, ordinances, land use, and the division of land are reviewed with Federal, State, and local agencies for consistency with applicable regulations and policies. The staff also disseminates policy information to the Board, Planning Commission, other boards and committees and the public. The revenue received is primarily from zoning permits and various fees.

19 The County and Town Planning and Zoning departments are separate entities which are responsible for planning, community development and code enforcement in their respective jurisdictions while by a mutual agreement the County provides building inspection services to both localities. The County Planning Department and the Building Inspections are located in the Warren County Government Center in Suite 400 while the Town Planning Department is located in the Front Royal Town Hall on the lower level. Questions regarding the County can be directed to the Planning Staff at (540)-636-3354 or via e- mail at [email protected]

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Where can I find the Warren County Zoning Ordinance online? Log on to the County website at www.warrencountyva.net/ and from the main tool bar select Resources and scroll down to “Warren County Code”, this will hyperlink you to the “eCode360” website for Warren County and the Zoning Ordinance can be found in Chapter 180.

2. Where can I find out what my property is zoned? The two sources are the County’s GIS website: http://www.warrengis.org/ or by contacting our office at (540)-636-3354.

3. What are the zoning requirements to construct a single family dwelling on my vacant property? Construction of a single family dwelling must meet the setback requirements for the underlying zoning district and the well and septic requirements as defined by the Virginia Department of Health rules and regulations and Warren County Code section 179.

4. What are the zoning requirements and fee for getting a business license for a home business? A certificate of zoning must be issued by the Planning Department prior to the Commissioner of the Revenue issuing a business license. This is in order to determine if the use qualifies as a home occupation as found in County code section 180-17.

The current fee for this is $15.00 and payment must be made in check or cash.

5. How do I report a violation for trash and debris or inoperable vehicles in my neighborhood? Contact the Planning Department or Zoning Administrator and we will fill out a Zoning Violation Complaint form

20 with pertinent information. If it is determined to be a violation, the Zoning Administrator will send a “Letter of Inspection” to the violator usually giving 30 days to bring the property into compliance.

6. How do I determine if my property is located in the floodplain? Look on the County’s GIS website and select the “Flood Zones” layer in the layer control panel or request a floodplain determination from the County Floodplain Manager.

7. Can I construct a single family dwelling if my property is in the floodplain? Warren County Code Section 180-16 defines the zoning criteria and requirements for approval to construct in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). A meeting with the County Floodplain Manager is advised prior to starting any construction plans or the building permit process.

8. How do I get an address for new construction of single family dwelling or commercial-industrial structures? Once an application for a building permit has been received by the Building Inspections Department they will submit a new address request to the GIS Coordinator after the foundation is constructed and inspected.

Location: 220 North Commerce Avenue; Suite 400; Front Royal Telephone: 540-636-3354 WARREN COUNTY BUILDING INSPECTIONS www.warrencountyva.net/buildinginspections.html

The Warren County Building Inspections Department is the enforcement authority for the State of Virginia’s Uni- form Statewide Building Code and the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook, having jurisdiction for all of Warren County including the Town of Front Royal. The Department protects the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the County of Warren and the Town of Front Royal by ensuring that buildings and structures are permitted to be constructed according to recognized stan- dards of health, safety, energy conservation, water conservation, and erosion and sediment control.

21 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. When and why do I need a building permit? The building code was adopted by the Commonwealth of Virginia to ensure the health and safety of citizens of the Commonwealth. Certification by the County for compliance with the building code is helpful for insurance purposes and property re-sale. A building permit is required for: New buildings, additions, decks, porches, detached residential accessory buildings larger than 150 square foot, attached or detached garages, above ground or in-ground pools, finishing a basement, interior alterations (remov- ing walls, adding walls, enlarging windows). 2. What are the setback requirements? Please contact the proper zoning department for the setback requirements. The town of Front Royal Zoning Department can be contacted at 540-635-3732. The Warren County Zoning Department can be contacted at 540-636-3354. 3. What information do I need to bring with me in order to obtain a building permit? Bring a copy of your latest tax receipt for the property (the receipt will have your correct tax map number), a copy of the contractor’s Virginia State Contractor’s license, a copy of the survey of the property showing the new construction and the number of feet to the property lines, a copy of the health department construction permit, and two (2) sets of structural plans. If the property is located in the Town of Front Royal, you will first need to go to the Town of Front Royal Zoning Department for approval. 4. When do I need Health Department approval? Except for projects within the Town of Front Royal, a valid Warren County Health Department Construction Permit will be required for construction of a Single-Fam- ily Dwelling. All other construction projects will require a copy of the original construction permit from the Warren County Health Department. In some cases a walk-over performed by the Warren County Health Department may be required. If the proposed construction is a Single-Family Dwell- ing located in the Town of Front Royal, a copy of the receipt for payment of tap fees will be required. 5. What fees are involved? Building permit fees are calculated on the square footage of the new construction. Permit fees are payable at the

22 time you make application. Our office accepts cash, check or credit card. 6. Where can I purchase a code book? Code books are available at www.iccsafe.org. 7. How long will it be before I get my permit? Residential building permits are issued in approximately two weeks. The process may be delayed for additional information. Our commercial permit process usually takes a minimum of two weeks. This may be longer depending on the plans that need to be reviewed and if additional information is needed. 8. What inspections are required? When you receive your permit, you will be provided with a list of required inspections. 9. How do I schedule an inspection? You may schedule an inspection by calling our office at 540-636-9973 the prior day, before 4:00 p.m. to schedule your inspection. You must provide the permit number, permit name, site address and the type of inspection(s) that you are requesting. Note: Due to the number of inspection requests, we cannot guarantee an inspection on the next business day. 10. What time is my inspection? Our office will not schedule an inspection for a specific time. You may call our office on the morning of your sched- uled inspection, between 8:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., for an approximate inspection time. 11. How deep do my footings have to be? 30” unless solid rock is encountered. The bottom of the foot- ing must be undisturbed soil with good bearing capacity. 12. What kind of plans do I need for a permit? Plan requirements for different projects are available in the Warren County Building Inspections Department. 13. I have specific code questions, where can I get help? Our office has inspectors available between 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Monday thru Friday. Our plans reviewer is also available periodically during the day. Please call 540-636- 9973 to ask your questions or schedule an appointment to address your questions in person.

Location: 220 North Commerce Avenue Suite 400, Front Royal Telephone: 540-636-9973

23 WARREN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE www.warrencountysheriff.org The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is comprised of a pro- fessional group of men and women who have dedicated their lives to Law Enforcement and the protection of life, property and the preservation of peace for the people of Warren County.

Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron

Services: Law Enforcement Division Courthouse Security Division Investigation Division Corrections Division Animal Control Division Communications/E 911 Civil Process Division

Programs: A Child Is Missing Assist Meals on Wheels Child Fingerprinting and Identification Child Safety Seat Inspections Children’s Bicycle/Traffic Safety Citizens/Student Police Academy Community Crime Prevention D.A.R.E./Class Action/Gang Reduction in Schools Dogs Against Drugs/Dogs Against Crimes Easter Bunny Foundation Haunted Halloween Bus Neighborhood Watch Operation Telephone (Senior Contact List) Project Lifesaver Sheriff’s Summer Youth Camp TRIAD/S.A.L.T. Victim Witness Program Virginia Sheriff’s Association Scholarship Young Marines

Location: 23 E. Jackson St., Front Royal 200 Skyline Vista Drive (Effective May, 2012) Telephone: 540-635-4128

24 WARREN COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE www.warrencountyva.net/commissionerofrevenue.html The Commissioners of the Revenue are the chief tax assessing officers in Virginia’s cities and counties. The commissioners and their staff of deputies administer the assessments for businesses and individuals in the following areas: Business license taxes (BPOL), Consumer Utility taxes, Estimated State taxes, Land Use, Machinery and Tools taxes, Meals and Beverage taxes, Personal Property taxes, Personal Property Tax Relief, Real Estate taxes, State Income taxes, Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled, Tran- sient Occupancy taxes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What do I have to do when I sell or purchase a vehicle? Please be sure to contact the Division of Motor Vehicles to let them know that you no longer own the vehicle. Contact the Commissioner of the Revenue’s office to report the sale or purchase of a vehicle (registration card requested for new purchase).

2. What do I need to purchase a Warren County decal or Town of Front Royal decal? To obtain a Warren County or Town of Front Royal decal, please first register the vehicle with the Commissioner of the Revenue by bringing in the registration card and then a decal can be purchased from the Treasurer’s offices. Town of Front residents will need to purchase their decal from the Town offices.

3. Can I get a discount for high mileage vehicles? You may file for high mileage on a vehicle within 30 days of purchase or if a new resident 30 days from the move in date to Warren County. All other established residents will need to file by the yearly deadline of February 15.

4. If I have a vehicle that is off the road do I still have to pay taxes? Personal Property taxes are based upon ownership per the Code of Virginia. If you have a vehicle that you intend to never title again through DMV then you may contact the DMV and get a demolished certificate. Upon proof of the certificate at the Commissioner of

25 the Revenue’s Office, they will stop taxing the vehicle as of the date of demolished certificate.

5. What is PPTRA and what is a qualified vehicle? “Personal Property Tax Relief Act” was capped by the State of Virginia effective for the tax year 2006. The County of Warren must therefore divide the capped amount among the qualified vehicles. For tax year 2010 taxpayers who have qualified vehicles will be paying 53% of their tax bills on these vehicles. A qualified vehicle is non-business use vehicles, trucks less than 7501 lbs. and motorcycles. Motor homes, business use and farm vehicles do not quality.

6. Do we have a Tax Exemption program in Warren County? We have a tax exemption program in Warren County for Real Estate taxes only for those that meet age and income requirements. Please contact Commissioners office for more information.

7. What process do I take to obtain a Warren County business license? · Zoning certificate – Zoning office-Warren County Government Center · Zoning certificate – within Town limits – Town of Front Royal office building · Record fictitious name in Circuit Clerk’s office – Courthouse · Town location – obtain town license at Town of Front Royal office building · Obtain business license in Commissioners office - Government Center

8. How do I obtain Meals & Beverage and/or Transient Occupancy (lodging) tax worksheets? The Commissioners office can mail or fax you these worksheets or you may download them online from the Warren County web page.

9. How do I find out my current tax assessment on my home/land or another property in Warren County? Our land records can be searched my name, 911 address if applicable, and map number. You may look your assessment up online on the Warren County website: www.warrecountyva.net e-Commissioner, View property card, or contact our office.

10. To view property tax records (maps), where do I go? Commissioner of the Revenue’s office {Real Estate Department}

26 11. If I want to find a plat on my property where do I go? Warren County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, located in the Courthouse, has all plats and deeds that are recorded in our locality.

12. How do I change my address on my Real Estate and/ or Personal Property records? Please contact the Commissioner of the Revenue’s office. Commissioners of the Revenue are Virginia’s chief tax assessing officers for: · Real Estate, Personal Property, Machinery & Tools, and Business Licenses taxes · Excise taxes to include Consumer Utility, Lodging, Meals & Beverages · Assistance with completion/processing of State Income/Estimated Tax forms · Land Use and Tax Relief programs

Telephone: 540-635-2615

WARREN COUNTY TREASURER www.warrencountyva.net/treasurer.html The primary function of the Warren County Treasurer’s Office is the receipt and collection of revenue, the safe- keeping of the revenue, and the appropriate account- ing for and disbursement of revenue. The office collects revenue from real estate tax, sanitary district tax, personal property tax, business licenses, dog tags, state income, estimated tax payments, sheriff fees, vehicle decals, meals tax, and utility tax.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is the current tax rate? Real estate $ .59 per $100 of assessed value Personal property $4.00 per $100 of fair market value

2. When are the real estate and personal property taxes due? Tax payment for real estate, personal property, and machinery and tools taxes shall be due and payable to the Treasurer of Warren County on a twice-per-year basis, with ½ of the annual assessed value due on or before June 5, and the remaining ½ of the annual assess

27 value due on or before December 5 of each tax year. If the 5th falls on a Saturday or Sunday taxes would be due on the following Monday.

3. What office do I contact to correct an assessment for real estate or personal property? Commissioner of the Revenue

4. What is a sanitary district fee? A sanitary district fee is paid for road maintenance and services provided by the property owner’s association. Warren County collects the fees for eight different subdivisions (twice a year) and returns the fees to the property owner’s association.

5. Where can I pay estimated taxes for the current year? The first voucher needs to be submitted to the Commissioner of the Revenue for processing. Subsequent vouchers will be paid in the Treasurer’s Office.

6. Who do I see for the tax exempt program? The Commissioner of the Revenue

7. What is the decal funds used for? The funds go into the general fund.

8. How much is the fee for a decal? Regular vehicle decal $25.00 Motorcycle $12.00 Trailer over 1,500 lbs $12.00 Waste decals for summer residents $5.00 Transfers $2.00

9. Can current real estate and personal property be paid before the delinquent taxes? Any money received will be applied to the oldest tax due.

10. How old do dogs have to be before they need a license from the County? Four months

11. How much are dog tag licenses? $5.00 for unsexed (spayed or neutered) $8.00 for male and female

28 12. What is needed to purchase a dog tag? The Treasurer needs to see a current certificate of rabies and also the certificate where the dog has been spayed or neutered.

13. What are the office hours for the treasurer? Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Treasurers are responsible for collecting and investing all revenue coming into the locality including: Real estate taxes Permit fees Personal property taxes State income tax License taxes Court, sheriff, and clerk fees

Location: 220 North Commerce Avenue, Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-2215 SANITARY DISTRICTS What is a “Sanitary District”? A sanitary district is a special taxing district allowed by the Code of Virginia and has the following powers and duties: • To construct, maintain and operate water supply, sewerage, garbage removal and disposal, heat, light, fire- fighting equipment, power, gas, streets, parking lots, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, community buildings, community centers and other recreational facilities for the use and benefit of the public in such sanitary district. • To levy and collect an annual tax upon all property. • The power to abate nuisances within the district. How is a Sanitary District created? The Circuit Court, upon the petition of 50 qualified voters. Benefits include: • Sanitary District status will not affect the privacy of roads, gate, pool, etc. • The ability to establish uniform fees. • All lots, including those owned by a developer, would be subject to taxes. • Sanitary District taxes are collected by the Warren County Treasurer’s Office. • Sanitary District fees are treated as taxes and are therefore deductible on one’s Federal Tax Return. • The ability to raise additional revenue to make necessary improvements to the community.

29 • All activities of Sanitary Districts are subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) What are the drawbacks: • Legal costs are estimated at $2,000-$5,000. • All activities of Sanitary Districts are subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Sanitary Districts include: Blue Mountain Cedarville Heights High Knob Riverside Shenandoah Farms Shenandoah Shores Skyland Estates South River Estates

For more information contact the County Administrator’s Office.

Location: 220 North Commerce Avenue Suite 100, Front Royal Telephone: 540-636-4600 Email: [email protected] WARREN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES www.warrencountyfire.com The Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue Services is a combination Fire and Rescue system supported by approximately 80 active volunteers and a career staff of 22. We offer fire, emergency medical, rescue, hazardous materials, and water rescue to our citizens. We consist of 10 stations; five staffed with career personnel (Companies 1 & 10 are staffed with a 24 hour ALS & BLS provider, Co.s 2, 3, & 4 are staffed 12 hours a day with Co.s 2 & 4 staffing daytime and Co. 3 staffing nights) and five volunteer stations. We offer many services to our community in addition to emergency response services. Through our Fire Prevention Division, we provide a "Smoke Detector Program" for the elderly and disadvantaged, Home Safety Inspection Program, Courtesy Business Inspection program, standby for community functions and events, fire prevention demonstrations in the schools and at functions, etc. We conduct these public relation activities by utilizing a cooperative staff of career and volunteers.

30 Our Training Division offers classes that make our Department self sufficient for both fire and EMS training and certifications including Firefighter I and II, EMT, Pump Operations, Truck Operations, EVOC, EMT B/I/P recertifications, Vehicle Extrication, Rural Water Supply among others. In January 2006, Warren County adopted a “compassionate billing” policy called the Cost Recovery Program. This policy allows the Department to obtain financial reimbursement for the cost of necessary emergency medical transports. Reimbursement comes directly from Medicaid, Medicare and other private insurance companies who already include this service in the coverage they offer to the policy holders. For those who do not have insurance, Warren County Fire and Rescue will work with the residents to ensure no one suffers financial hardship as a result of ambulance transport. A hardship waiver form will be sent to patients transported and therefore their bill will be written off. No one will ever be denied county ambulance service based on their ability to pay or lack of insurance. When residents need emergency help, they should call 911 without hesitation. In December 2011, the Board of Supervisors approved the position of Fire Marshal in the Department of Fire & Rescue. They also approved the enforcement provisions of the Statewide Fire Prevention Code. The Fire Marshal will also manage the Fire Prevention Division of the Department as well as investigate fire incidents.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. Who should I call if I have an emergency? 911 2. Where or who can I call to obtain information on home fire safety and disaster? Call the Fire Administration Office. 3. How can I volunteer? Call the Fire Administration Office or local fire station. 4. When and what can I burn? Forestry State Law states from February 15 through April 30 residents may burn only from 4 p.m. through 12 midnight. No fuel may be added after midnight and the burn must be attended at all times. Residents will be held responsible for suppression costs and damages if fire becomes out of control requiring fire department response.

31 Burning is restricted within the High Knob Subdivision and the Blue Mountain Sanitary District The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) states that landscaping debris such as trees, limbs, grass, leaves, etc. may be burned. Residents may not burn construction debris or tires. Administrative Office 220 North Commerce Avenue, Suite 300 Front Royal, Virginia 22630 (P) 636-3830 (F) 636-9986

Front Royal Fire Company 1 221 North Commerce Avenue 200 Skyline Vista Dr. (Effective May, 2012) Front Royal, Virginia 22630 (P) 635-2540 (F) 635-2342

Rivermont Fire Company 2 714 Rivermont Drive Front Royal, Virginia 22630 (P)540- 636-9704 (F) 540-636-2873

South Warren Fire Company 3 3330 Stonewall Jackson Highway Bentonville, Virginia 22610 (P) 540-635-7453 (F) 540-635-7966

Linden Fire Company 4 4561 John Marshall Highway Linden, Virginia 22642 (P) 540-636-3473 (F) 540-636-2567

Shenandoah Shores Fire Company 5 533 Mountain View Drive Front Royal, Virginia 22630 (P) 540-635-7897 (F) 540-635-3839

Shenandoah Farms Fire Company 6 6363 Howellsville Road Front Royal, Virginia 22630 (P) 540-837-1290 (F) 540-837-2430

Fortsmouth Fire Company 8 53 Lower Valley Road Strasburg, Virginia 22657 (P) 540-635-8703 (F) 540-635-2137

Chester Gap Fire Company 9 42 Waterfall Road Chester Gap, Virginia 22623 (P) 540-635-5482 (F) 540-635-6735

32 North Warren Company 10 89 Rockland Road Front Royal, Virginia 22630 (P) 540-635-6759 (F) 540-635-2999

Telephone: 540-636-3830 Email: [email protected] DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES www.dss.virginia.gov/localagency Department functions: Determine eligibility for food stamps, temporary assistance to needy families, Medicaid, general relief, auxiliary grant, and state and local hospitalization.

Department services: Child protective services, family services, adult services, adult protective services, day care assistance, and foster care

Location: 912 Warren Avenue, Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-3430 WARREN COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT www.warrencountyva.net/parksandrecreation.html The mission of the Warren County Parks and Recreation Department is to acquire, develop, operate, and maintain a park and recreation system which will improve the quality of life for all residents of Warren County through educational, park, recreational, cultural and leisure opportunities. It is the goal of the Department to provide the highest quality service experience possible with individual, personalized attention to each and every participant. Activities: Youth Athletic and Fitness Programs Bus Trips Youth Programs Adult Athletics and Fitness Family and Adult Programs and Activities Special Events

33 County of Warren Park Systems: Bing Crosby Stadium (see Gertrude E. Miller) Burrell Brooks, Jr. Community Park – East Criser Road Chimney Field Park – Commonwealth Avenue Dr. Seide Memorial Botanical Garden – Adjacent to R.E.S. Eastham Park – Luray Avenue extended Ed Stump Park – Kerfoot Avenue Fantasyland at Lion’s Park Free Wheeling Way at Lion’s Park Gertrude E. Miller Community Park – 8th St. Stadium Drive Linden Park – Dismal Hollow Road Lion’s Park – 522 By-Pass and Warren Avenue Miss Florence Smith Memorial Playground – Short Street and Front Street Peter LeHew Park – Commonwealth Avenue Skatepark – 101 Kerfoot Avenue Skyline Soccerplex – 101 Kerfoot Avenue Warren County Senior Center – 1217 Commonwealth Drive Raymond E. Santmyers Youth Center Location: 200 East 8th Street, Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-7750 Warren County Community Center Location: 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-1022 FRONT ROYAL GOLF CLUB “Enjoy the Best 9 Holes in the Shenandoah Valley” The Front Royal Golf Club is owned and operated by War- ren County Parks and Recreation Department Hours of Operation April – October (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM) November – March (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Memberships: Type I: All club privileges for one person $700.00 Type II: All club privileges for eligible family members $900.00 Type III:Individual golf membership (weekday ONLY) $300.00 Type IV:Senior membership (65 years and older-weekdays only) $250.00 Type V: Family golf membership (weekdays & after 3 p.m. weekends) $525.00 Type VI:Junior membership (18 years and under) $200.00

34 Type VII: Associate membership 20% off cart/green fees anytime $50.00 Type VIII: Boating January through December $200.00 Daily $ 25.00 Daily after 4:00 p.m. $ 10.00 *Cart storage, club owned car user, handicap fee and locker fees are available **ALL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL Banquet Room: Reservations are available for the banquet room rental for families, groups, and club meetings or outings. Reserva- tions may be made by contacting the Clubhouse Manager at 540-636-9061. There is a required $100.00 refundable deposit to be paid the day the reservation is made. Reservations will not be taken over the phone; reservations must be made in person and deposit paid in full. Rental Fees: $150.00 for two hours $50.00 per hour for extended hourly rate $250.00 for four hours $50.00 per hour for extended hourly rate Room set up by employees: $25.00 Dinnerware & silverware rental: $25.00 Room clean up by employees: $25.00 Golf Course Fees: Spring – Summer Rates (March through September)

2011 Fees Green Fees Weekdays 9 Holes $8.00 w/cart $8.00 ($16.00) 18 Holes: $15.00 w/cart $14.00 ($29.00)

Green Fees Weekends ; Holidays after 3:00 p.m. 9 Holes: $10.00 w/cart $8.00 ($18.00) 18 Holes: $15.00 w/cart $14.00 ($29.00)

Weekends; Holidays 18 Holes: $25.00 w/cart $14.00 ($39.00)

Fall – Winter Rates (October through February) Monday-Sunday 9 Holes $10.00 w/cart $8.00 ($18.00) 18 Holes: $15.00 w/cart $14.00 ($29.00) Telephone: 540-636-9061 Website:www.warrencountyva.net

35 BOWLING GREEN COUNTRY CLUB NORTH & SOUTH A beautiful 36-hole experience in the Shenandoah Valley behind the Linden Mountain Range

Telephone: 540-635-2024 Website: www.bowlinggreencountryclub.net

JACKSON’S CHASE AT PINE HILLS The area’s most historic course, built on a Civil War battleground. Panoramic views of Signal Knob and surrounding mountains. Telephone: 540-635-7814 Website: www.jacksonschase.com SHENANDOAH VALLEY GOLF CLUB A 27-hole, award-winning championship course. Ranked in the top 10 courses in Virginia.

Telephone: 540-636-2641 Website: www.shenandoahvalleygolfclub.com BLUE RIDGE SHADOWS GOLF COURSE Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club has been named one of the finest upscale daily fee public golf courses in Virginia. As its name indicates, the golf course is located in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Skyline Drive and the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Telephone: 540-631-9661 or 866-631-9661 Website: www.blueridgeshadows.com WARREN COUNTY- FRONT ROYAL AIRPORT www.warrencountyva.net/airport.html Warren County Airport (FRR) is nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley on 90 acres where the Shenandoah River curves gracefully by the Blue Ridge and Massanutten Mountains.The Warren County Airport is located 3 miles southwest of Front Royal and 15 miles south of Winches- ter. Today, FRR is the home of Cass Aviation (540-635- 3570), Randolph-Macon Academy flight training program

36 (800-272-1172), the Skyline Soaring Glider Club, and Front Royal Aero Services (540-636-7751) providing aircraft maintenance. The airport’s location is just outside the Washington ADIZ which makes it attractive for low stress flying. FRR has a 3,000-foot by 75-foot runway and offers 100LL aviation fuel. The airport has undergone an extensive improvement plan that included a new terminal and ramp, resurfaced runway; a ten-bay T-hangar and a 16-bay jet pod unit in 2003. In addition, the Aiport is part of the regional general aviation system serving the entire Eastern and Middle Atlantic U.S. The Airport offers less than 1 hour flying time to Baltimore, Maryland; Charlotte, North Carolina; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and New York, New York. One half of the U.S. population is within 800 miles of Warren County. Location: 229 Stokes Airport Road (Route 615), Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-3570 Website: www.airnav.com VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION http://offices.ext.vt.edu/warren Virginia Cooperative Extension enables people to improve their lives through an educational process that uses scientific knowledge focused on issue and needs. The Northern Shenandoah Valley Virginia Cooperative Extension serves the residents of Clarke County, Frederick County, Page County, Shenandoah County, and Warren County. Program Offerings: Animal Science Family and Community Sciences Crops and Soil Science Food, Nutrition, and Health Commercial Horticulture Smart Choices Nutrition Education Farm Business Management Natural Resources 4-H Youth Development Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Location: 220 North Commerce Avenue Suite 500, Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-4549

37 GENERAL REGISTRAR www.warrencountyva.net/voterregistrar.html The Department of Voter Registration and Elections implements Election Laws to ensure the integrity, accu- racy, and pureness of Elections and Voter Registration. To register to vote in Virginia, you must:

• Be a United States citizen • Be a resident of Virginia • Be 18 years of age by the next general election • Have had your voting rights restored if you have ever been convicted of a felony • Have had competency restored if you have been adjudicated mentally incompetent Residents new to Virginia may register to vote as soon as residency is established. Residents moving from other Vir- ginia localities must transfer their registration to Warren County. Residents moving from one voting precinct to another within Warren County will also need to notify the registrar of this change in writing or in person. Any questions should be directed to the Registrar’s Office. Hours of Operation Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: 220 North Commerce Avenue, Suite 700, Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-4327 Email address: [email protected] WARREN COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CLERK: Jennifer R. Sims ADDRESS: l East Main Street, Front Royal, VA 22630 TELEPHONE: 540-635-2435 FAX: 540-636-3274 JUROR MESSAGE AFTER 5:00 P.M.: 540-636-3274 EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE ADDRESSES: www.courts.state.va.us www.warrencountyva.net/courts/circutcourt.html

OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday

38 The Circuit Court Clerk’s Office preserves and maintains records from 1836 and includes: land records, marriage licenses, wills and estate records, limited birth records from1853 - 1916, civil and criminal records, judgments, financing statements, business names, induction and discharges from the armed forces, confidential juvenile and adoption files.

The Clerk’s Office provides application forms for concealed handgun permits, business names, notary public, releases for judgments, certificates of satisfaction for deeds of trust, garnishments, restoration of driving privileges, and adult and minor name changes. We manage court dockets for Circuit Court, jurors, assessment and collection of criminal fines, costs and restitution, give oaths to constitutional officers, members of local boards, election officials, and law enforcement officers.

Additional information for civil and criminal cases, circuit court forms, civil case filing fees and deed calculation may be obtained from the website: www.court.state.va.us.

COURT SCHEDULE:

Term Days Begin – 1st Monday of January, April, July and October. Civil Motions Day – 3rd Monday of each month. Misdemeanor Appeals Day – 2nd Friday of each month. Grand Jury Day – 1st Monday of each month and other days as needed. Praecipe must be filed 7 days preceding Civil Motions Day. Court convenes at 9:00 AM. Commissioners in Chancery are utilized only in certain cases. Pretrial conference required in most civil cases. Local Rules adopted pursuant to Virginia Code § 8.01-4.

ONLINE RECORDS ACCESS:

Warren County Circuit Court is currently offering secure remote access to land records. Certification to offer our records on a court-controlled website was obtained from Virginia Information Technologies Agency in 2004.

The requirements to obtain remote access to our records are:

Each subscriber must complete an APPLICATION FOR INTERNET ACCESS TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

39 Each subscriber must comply with the SUBSCRIBER AGREEMENT FOR INTERNET ACCESS TO CIRCUIT COURT DOCUMENTS. Each qualified person in a household, business, company or corporation that will be accessing the court’s documents must have his or her individual subscriber ID and Password.

A fee is required for each subscriber granted remote access, payable in advance. Contact this office for more detailed information. The required forms may be obtained from this department or downloaded from the following website: www.warrencountyva.net/courts/onlinerecordsaccess.html

Programs needed to access our online records: Windows 95 or later Internet Explorer 5.5 or later AlternaTIFF

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. How do I file for a divorce? Divorces can be very complex cases and if you choose to represent yourself, you will be expected to follow the same procedures as an attorney. Court personnel are prohibited by state law to give legal advice. Forms are not available.

2. How do I petition the Court for a restricted license or for restoration of my operator’s license? Forms are available in our office and we do offer assistance in completing the forms, if needed. A current driver history report from DMV is required at the time of filing the petition.

3. How do I look up my property or get a copy of the plat to my land? Our staff will assist the public in quick researches and copying of the records. Copies are $.50 per page.

4. Where does the family go to probate a will or qualify as personal representative on an estate? We prefer the family to schedule an appointment be cause the probate procedure or qualification as Admin- istrator or Executor may be lengthy. Pamphlets are available in our office and have been distributed to our local funeral homes providing information about estates. Contact our office for additional information not covered in the pamphlet.

40 5. What are the requirements to obtain a Marriage License? The minimum age to obtain a marriage license with con- sent of the parent or guardian is sixteen for both the bride and groom. See Virginia Code § 20-48 for provisions to obtain a marriage license if the female is under the age of sixteen. The fee is $30.00. There are no blood test requirements and there is no waiting period. The license is valid for sixty days. A list of civil marriage officiates is available in our office. All arrangements for the performance of the marriage ceremony are the responsibility of the applicants. Certified copies of marriage licenses are $2.50.

Location: 1 East Main Street; Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-2435 Fax: 540-636-3274 www.courts.state.va.us also provides forms and information related to the courts. COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY www.warrencountyva.net/commonwealthsattorney.html The Commonwealth’s Attorney, elected to a four-year term, handles all criminal prosecutions in the County of Warren. In addition, this office provides advisory opinions, prepares appellate briefs, and serves as chief legal advisor to local law enforcement.

Location: 1 East Main Street; Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-5441 Fax: 540-636-3274 GENERAL DISTRICT COURT www.warrencountyva.net/courts/generaldistrictcourt.html The Court that most people have contact with is the General District Court. The General District Court handles most traffic violations. The General District Court also hears minor criminal cases known as misdemeanors and conducts preliminary hearings for more serious criminal cases called felonies.

General District Courts have exclusive authority to hear civil cases with claims of $4,500 or less and share authority with the Circuit Courts to hear cases with claims between

41 $4,500 and $25,000. Examples of civil cases are landlord and tenant disputes, contract disputes and personal injury actions. There is a General District Court in each city and county in Virginia. General District Court Judges are elected by the General Assembly for 6-year terms. General District Court Clerks are appointed by the Judge. Judges, Clerks and staff are employees of the Supreme Court of Virginia.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CIVIL

1. Which form do I need? Warrant in Debt – to collect money Warrant in detinue – to recover personal property and/or its value Unlawful detainer – possession of real estate and rent Interrogatories – after judgment to determine financial status of defendant Garnishments – after judgment to collect money

2. What information do I need to file a civil warrant? Name and address of person you are suing, amount of claim, reason for suit. Fee is $25.00 + $12.00 sheriff’s fee for each defendant.

3. How do I put a lien on someone’s property? After receiving judgment wait 10 days (appeal period) request abstract and take abstract to Circuit Court Clerk’s office.

4. How do I garnishment someone’s wages? After receiving judgment and appeal period over, you may file a suggestion for garnishment. You must know the name and address of the defendant’s employer or his bank account information. Garnishments can last up to 180 days. The employer takes 25% of net pay.

TRAFFIC AND CRIMINAL 1. Why do I have to pay court costs if I don’t go to Court? A processing fee is added to each case whether you appear in Court or not.

2. How do I get a court appointed attorney? You must appear on your Court date, and if you are charged with a jailable offense the Judge will ask if you intend to hire your own attorney or want a court appointed attorney. If you need a court appointed attorney you will fill out a financial affidavit and the Judge will determine if you are eligible. If eligible he will appoint an attorney to represent you with a trial date.

42 3. How do I know how much I owe? For traffic infractions the officer should give you a prepayment sheet with the citation.

4. What if I can’t pay the fine? You have 15 days from your court date to pay the fine and costs. If the fine is not paid and payment arrangements are not made your privilege to drive will be suspended. The Court accepts Visa, Mastercard, and personal checks.

5. What if I can’t be in Court on the date the officer gave me? Continuance requests must be in writing. One continuance may be granted. If you do not appear and do not request a continuance a show cause may be issued resulting in penalties.

Location: 1 East Main Street, Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-2335 JUVENILE & DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT The juvenile and domestic relations district court hears all matters involving juveniles such as criminal, truancy or traffic matters. In addition, this court handles other matters involving the family such as child custody, visitation and support. The court also hears family protective order abuse cases, cases child abuse or neglect, and criminal cases where the defendant and alleged victim are family or household members.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What cases are heard in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court?

In Virginia, a juvenile is any person under 18 years of age. The juvenile and domestic relations district court hears all matter involving juveniles such as criminal or traffic matters. Juvenile delinquency cases are cases involving a minor under the age of 18 who has been accused of committing an offense that would be considered criminal if committed by an adult. Other juvenile offenses may be referred to as status offenses. Status offenses are those acts that are unlawful only because they are committed by a minor.

In addition, this court handles other matters involving the family such as custody, support and visitation. The

43 court also hears family abuse cases, cases where adults have been accused of child abuse or neglect, and criminal cases where the defendant and alleged victim are family or household members.

There is a juvenile and domestic relations district court in each city and county. Judges of the juvenile and domestic relations district court are elected by the General Assem- bly for 6 year terms.

COURT SCHEDULE

Civil Juvenile Traffic and Criminal Monday, 9:00 a.m. Thurs., 1:30 p.m. 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesday 9:00 a.m.

Division of Child Support Enforcement Foster Care & Truancy 4th Mon., 9:oo a.m. Fri., 9:00 a.m. and by appointment Adult Criminal Thurs., 9:00 a.m.

Location: 1 East Main Street; Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-4107 DISTRICT COURT SERVICES UNIT www.warrencountyva.net/courts/districtcourtservicesunit.html

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What do I need to do to get custody, support or visitation? Please call our office at 540-636-4189. You will be asked some questions to help us determine jurisdiction/venue. If our court is the appropriate court, you will be given an appointment and asked to pick up a packet of paperwork to complete before the intake appointment. The com- pleted packet will facilitate the intake process. 2. Once I file a petition will I then have custody? The answer is no. After the petition is filed a court date will be set by the Clerk of the Juvenile and Domes-

44 tic Relations Court. All parties (mother, father and in some cases, other people who have had custody of the child previously) will be summoned to the court hearing. After hearing all of the evidence the Judge will determine who will be awarded custody. 3. I am having problems with my son or daughter. Where can I get help? Please call our office and make an appointment to meet with the Intake Officer. After hearing all of the details of your complaint, the intake officer may refer you to the appropriate community resource for help, meet with you and your child and hold an informal diversion or advise you of your right to file charges against your child if appropriate.

Other functions include: Intake, investigations and reports, probation supervision, and parole supervision. OFFICE OF MAGISTRATE www.warrencountyva.net/courts/magistrate.html Magistrates serve as the immediate buffer between law enforcement and citizens and authorize or deny law enforcement the ability to detain individuals suspected of crimes. In addition, they provide services in disputes involving citizens vs. citizens. These functions are available 24 hours per day. Rather than being called upon to determine guilt or innocence, Magistrates are called upon to determine whether there is a probable cause to deny persons their liberty taking into account such fac- tors as the evidence brought before them, the serious- ness of the accusation, and the potential danger to society or to the accused.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MAGISTRATE

• To issue arrest warrants • To issue search warrants • To admit to bail or commit to jail • To issue warrants and subpoenas • To issue civil warrants • To administer oaths and take acknowledgements • To act as conservator of the peace • To accept prepayment for traffic and certain minor misdemeanor offenses • To issue temporary detention orders

Magistrates may exercise their authority only within the

45 borders of their judicial district and will try to assist you by providing general information, but they are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice.

If you wish to retain your own attorney or obtain legal advice but do not know an attorney, you may obtain the name and telephone number of a local attorney form the Virginia State Bar Referral Service by calling the following toll-free number: 800-552-7977. Location: 8 East Jackson Street, Front Royal Telephone: 540-636-2017 VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM

www.warrencountyva.net/courts/victimwitness.html

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is a Victim Witness Program? These Programs are funded whole or in part by grants ad- ministered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services.

2. What is the purpose of a Victim Witness Program? Our primary purpose is to provide information and assistance, and help victims and witnesses prepare for trial through support and education. Our program serves both the Town of Front Royal and the County of Warren.

Location: 3 East Main Street, Front Royal Phone: 540-636-6638 E-Mail: [email protected] VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION http://virginiadot.org/ The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and operations (including snow removal) of the state’s roadways and bridges within Warren County. The state maintained roadway system with in the County includes approximately 14 miles of Interstate 66, 36 miles of primary highways which includes routes 79, 55, 340, and 522, and 205 miles of local secondary roads. Of the local secondary roads,

46 approximately 54 miles are un-surfaced gravel roads. All state maintained roadways can be identified by the route signs normally installed at an intersection. Warren County has a large number of private subdivision streets which are not maintained by VDOT. Also, the Town of Front Royal maintains their own roadway system.

VDOT strives to have all state maintained roadways at least plowed within 48 hours after a snow storm has ended. Inter- state 66 and primary routes are cleared first. Then higher volume local roadways are addressed next, with low volume local roadways and subdivision streets being plowed last.

Routine maintenance related questions such a pavement conditions, shoulders, grass/brush cutting, drainage issues, dead animal removal, and snow removal operations can be directed to 540-635-7265.

Location: 260 West Duck Street, Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-7265 Website: www.insidevdot.com WARREN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL www.valleyhealthlnk.com/wmh Warren Memorial Hospital has served residents of Front Royal and Warren County as a non-profit community hospital since 1951. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and diagnostic services, education, prevention and wellness programs. It has 196 licensed beds, including Lynn Care Center, the adjoining 120-bed nursing facility. Services include 24-hour emergency care, women’s care, occupational health, wellness services, physical rehabilitation and diagnostic imaging. Lynn Care Center provides long-term care and skilled nursing/rehabilitation. The hospital is committed to the Planetree philosophy of patient-centered care in a healing environment. Warren Memorial is part of Valley Health, a nonprofit health system providing a broad range of clini- cal services through a comprehensive regional network of hospitals, clinics, care providers and support services. Location: 1000 North Shenandoah Avenue, Front Royal Telephone: 540-636-0300

47 VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH www.vdh.virginia.gov/lhd/lordfairfax The mission of the Warren County Health Department is to achieve and maintain optimum personal and community health by emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, emergency preparedness and environmental protection.

Services: Distance Learning Training Drinking Water Family Health Services Epidemiology Health Emergency Office of the Commissioner Environmental Health Office of Licensure & Certification

Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: 134 Peyton Street, Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-3159 NORTHERN SHENANDOAH VALLEY REGIONAL COMMISSION www.nsvrc.virginia.gov The mission of the Planning District Commission is to promote the orderly and efficient development of the physical, social and economic elements of the district by planning, encouraging and assisting governmental subdivisions to plan for the future; and, to facilitate local cooperation and state-local cooperation in solving significant issues on a regional basis.

Goals and Objectives: Transportation Housing Solid Waste Water Resources Income Population Agriculture Economy Labor Force Employment

Location: 400 East Kendrick Lane, Front Royal Telephone: 540-636-8800

48 NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY SERVICES www.nwcsb.com It is the mission of Northwestern Community Services to help people through life’s challenges with quality behavioral health services guided by principles of respect, empowerment, and self determination. A continuum of care is provided for individuals with or at-risk of severe and persis- tent mental illness, acute psychiatric distress, substance abuse, mental retardation and developmental delay.

Department Services: 24 Hour Services Mental Retardation Substance Abuse Medication Management Mental Health Homeless Services

Location: 209 West Criser Road, Suite 100 Front Royal Telephone: 540-636-2931 BLUE RIDGE OPPORTUNITIES www.bropportunities.org The mission of Blue Ridge Opportunities is to provide assessments, vocational training and job placements for people with disabilities in Warren County.

Location: 37 Water Street, Front Royal SHENANDOAH AREA AGENCY ON AGING www.shenandoahaaa.com/

The Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging (SAAA) provides a variety of high quality services and opportunities that enhance the dignity and independence of older persons and promots their continued contributions to the community. Agency services are designed to assist older persons who wish to stay in their own homes, to provide information for sendiors and their families, to protect individuals living in long term care residences, and to facilitate seniors staying active and providing community service. Specific agency services include senior center programs, Meals on Wheels for the homebound elderly, Re-

49 tired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), case management, personal care, homemaker services, information and referral, insurance counseling, caregiver services and social model group respite care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

Location: 207 Mosby Lane, Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-7141 FRONT ROYAL/WARREN COUNTY RED CROSS www.centralvirginia.redcross.org/ top_of_VA_Chapter.php The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers to provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies like fire, floods and winter storms with emergency shel- ter, food, clothing and offers courses in CPR, First Aid, and disaster preparedness. The local unit conducts blood drives, offers free transportation to medical appointments in the area and provides emergency communications between member of the military and their families.

Location: 561 Fortress Drive, Winchester, VA 22603 Telephone: 540-662-5412 FRONT ROYAL/WARREN COUNTY UNITED WAY www.frontroyalunitedway.org The mission of The Front Royal/Warren County United Way is to increase the capacity of people to care for one another in community based programs.

Location: 316 North Royal Avenue, Front Royal Telephone: 540-635-3636

50 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April: 2nd Week…………………………(540) 636-7816 REDBUD FESTIVAL Browntown Community Assoc.

April: 4th Week………………………...(800) 338-2576 HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK IN VIRGINIA & WARREN COUNTY

May: 1st Week………………………….(540) 636-9309 FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE CARNIVAL

May: 3rd Saturday………………………(540) 635-3185 VIRGINIA WINE & CRAFT FESTIVAL Chamber of Commerce

June – August: Friday Evenings………..(540) 635-9909 GAZEBO GATHERINGS Blue Ridge Arts Council

July: 2nd Week…………………………..(540) 636-2540 FIREMAN’S CARNIVAL Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department

August: 1st Week………………………..(540) 635-5827 WARREN COUNTY FAIR Warren County Fair Association

September: 2nd Week…………………….(540) 635-3570

AIRPORT SHOW & FLY-IN Front Royal-Warren County Airport

October: 2nd Week……………………….(540) 636-1446 FESTIVAL OF LEAVES Warren Heritage Society

October: 1st Week……………………..(540) 635-6540 AUTUMN CONSERVATION FESTIVAL Smithsonian

December: TBA………………………….(540) 631-0099 COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARADE Downtown Front Royal

For more information on events please contact: Chamber of Commerce...... 540-635-3185 Visitors Center ...... 540-635-5788

51 HOW TO COMPLAIN

Warren County puts a very strong emphasis on good customer service, and we hope you are pleased with our performance. However, if you ever have a complaint about any service we provide, we want to know about it, and we want the chance to explain or correct our actions. To help us, we ask that you:

1. First ask to speak to a supervisor or the head of the department responsible for the matter that concerns you.

2. If you are not satisfied with the supervisory response or explanation, call or contact the County Administrator’s Office at 540-636-4600 to discuss the problem.

3. You may also, if you wish, contact your local District Board of Supervisor member by requesting their phone number or email address from the County Administrator’s Office.

We will do all we can to deliver the kind of service you expect…And we will do it in a friendly and timely way. Period.

52 QUICK LIST OF PHONE NUMBERS

General Information ...... 540-635-4235 Administration...... 540-636-4600 American Red Cross ...... 540-635-2333 Animal Control ...... 540-635-4128 Better Business Bureau ...... 804-648-0016 Blue Ridge Opportunities ...... 540-636-4960 Board of Supervisors ...... 540-636-4600 Building Permits ...... 540-636-9973 Chamber of Commerce...... 540-635-3185 Commissioner of the Revenue ...... 540-635-2651 County Attorney...... 540-636-6674 DMV ...... 866-368-5463 Economic Development ...... 540-635-2182 Emergencies only ...... 911 Extension Office Associate ...... 540-635-4549 Finance ...... 540-636-1604 Fire & Rescue Services ...... 540-636-3830 Heritage Society ...... 540-636-1446 Human Resources ...... 540-636-4600 Humane Society ...... 540-635-4734 Meals on Wheels ...... 540-635-7141 Northern Virginia 4-H Center ...... 540-635-7171 Parks and Recreation ...... 540-635-7750 Planning/Zoning ...... 540-636-3354 Police Department ...... 540-635-2111 Real Estate Assessments ...... 540-635-7291 Recycling ...... 540-636-4600 Salvation Army ...... 540-635-4020 Samuels Public Library ...... 540-635-3153 School Board Office ...... 540-635-2171 Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging ...... 540-635-7141 Sheriff’s Office...... 540-635-4128 Social Services ...... 540-635-3430 Solid Waste ...... 540-636-4600 Treasurer ...... 540-635-2215 Transfer Station...... 540-635-7722 United Way ...... 540-635-3636 Virginia Department of Health ...... 540-635-3159 Va. Unemployment Office, Winchester ..... 540-722-3415 Visitors Center ...... 540-635-5788 Warren County Airport ...... 540-635-3570 Warren County School Board...... 540-635-2171 Warren County Senior Center ...... 540-635-8652

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