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Allstate agency owners in Virginia team up with American Red Cross to help communities prepare for natural disasters
Community members are invited to visit participating Allstate agencies to receive free Allstate Foundation disaster preparedness kits and localized information from the American Red Cross
WHAT: Disasters affect nearly one million people each year, yet 85 percent of Americans are unprepared for one. As the peak of the active Atlantic hurricane season arrives, Allstate agency owners will help raise awareness about the importance of being prepared and ensure local families are prepared if a disaster strikes. From Saturday, Aug. 11 through Friday, Aug. 17, community members are invited to stop by one of 44 Allstate agency owners’ offices (listed below) throughout Virginia to pick up a free Allstate Foundation starter disaster preparedness kit, while supplies last. The kits include a first aid kit, an emergency blanket, and a flashlight, among other essential items, including local resources from the American Red Cross to help prepare.
These efforts are part of a multi-regional effort in coordination with Allstate agencies throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S. states from Coastal Virginia and Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Washington, D.C. through Philadelphia, New York, and up to Hartford.
Participating Allstate agency locations include:
- Ashburn
Scott Bresnahan: 22621 Amendola Terrace, Suite 165, Ashburn
Wendy Moore: 44075 Pipeline Plaza, Suite 315, Ashburn - Berryville
Melody Martin or Jason Sengpiehl: 11 E. Main St., Berryville - Burke
Robin Hill: 5222 Rolling Road, Burke - Chesapeake
Paul Jackson: 1524 Volvo Parkway, Suite B, Chesapeake
Lee Ann Sullivan: 640 Independence Parkway, Suite 200, Chesapeake - Christiansburg
Caroline Young: 120 Ponderosa Drive, Suite A1, Christiansburg - Fredericksburg
Stacy Horne: 2515 Fall Hill Ave., Fredericksburg
Chris Payne: 20 Plantation Drive, Suite 134, Fredericksburg - Front Royal
Jennifer Smith: 326 N. Royal Ave., Front Royal - Grundy
Jimmy Johnson: 1103 Plz. Drive, Suite C, Grundy - Hampton
Jennifer Hewing: 942 Big Bethel Road,, Hampton - Harrisonburg
Abbas Rawoot: 167 N. Liberty St. #D, Harrisonburg - Hayes
Nan and Ken Evans: 2674A George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes - Herndon
Denni Cravins: 203 Elden St., Suite 304, Herndon - Leesburg
Ronald Rubin: 1097 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Leesburg - Luray
Abbas Rawoot: 1057 U.S. Hwy. 211 W-B, Luray - Lynchburg
Albert Vargas: 19423 Forest Road, Lynchburg - Manassas
Christine Angles: 9834 Liberia Ave., Manassas - Mechanicsville
Karen Kirby: 6372 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Suite #111, Mechanicsville - Midlothian
Tabetha Campbell Thompson: 6920 Woodlake Commons Loop, Midlothian
Gregory Jones: 13702 Village Mill Drive, Suite #100, Midlothian
Debbie Murray: 11108 Hull St. Road, Midlothian - Newport News
Mike Levenson: 1405 Kiln Creek Parkway, Suite B, Newport News
Kameron Russell: 783 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport, News
Tonya Sanchez: 783 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News - North Chesterfield
Lee Benson: 507 Twinridge Lane, North Chesterfield
Steven Rivera: 6011 Belmont Road, North Chesterfield - Purcellville
Melody Martin or Jason Sengpiehl: 125 Hirst Road, Suite 4A, Purcellville - Richmond
Kathy Catlett: 6837 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond
Rob Reece: 7958 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond
Brenda Tribble: 5412 Glenside Drive, Suite D, Richmond - Roanoke
Jenny Ayers: 2028 Electric Road, Roanoke
Bernadette Kincheloe: 4664 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke - Springfield
Ray Manfredi: 6506 Loisdale Road, Springfiled - Vienna
Joe Nadimi: 8212-C Old Courthouse Road, Suite 1, Vienna - Vinton
William Gillespie: 119 W. Lee Ave., Vinton - Virginia Beach
Richard C. Barbosa: 4382 Holland Plaza Shopping Center, Virginia Beach - Warrenton
George Mautz: 67 W. Lee St. #201, Warrenton - Washington, D.C.
Kathryn Allen: 117 Carroll St. NW, Washington, D.C. - Williamsburg
Logan Wease: 107-C Bulifants Blvd., Williamsburg - Winchester
Jennifer Smith: 126 Creekside Lane, Winchester - Wytheville
Chassity Richardson: 1405 E. Main St., Wytheville - Yorktown
Bart Leader: 5225 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown
Through their volunteer efforts, Allstate agency owners have the opportunity to earn an Allstate Foundation Helping Hands® grant for the American Red Cross National Capital Chapter. The grant will help strengthen the organization’s ability to deliver critical emergency relief to families in need. Each year, thousands of organizations receive Allstate Foundation Helping Hands grants secured by Allstate volunteers for the nonprofits where they volunteer. The grants empower organizations addressing youth empowerment, domestic violence, disaster preparedness, hunger and other causes.
WHEN: The public can pick up their free disaster preparedness kits at local Allstate agencies beginning August 11, while supplies last.
Locations and details to pick up Allstate Foundation preparedness kits throughout Virginia are available here: https://conta.cc/2Me43Wz
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Marco Beach Breaks Track Record at Shenandoah Downs with a 1:51 4/5 Mile
Alexandra Goldin’s pacer Marco Beach not only wired the field in Sunday’s $8,000 feature at Shenandoah Downs, but he shattered the previous track record by two-fifths of a second when he crossed three lengths the best in 1:51 4/5. The track’s previous mark of 1:52 1/5 was authored by John’s Dream in 2016 — Shenandoah’s initial season — and was equaled earlier this meet by Aflame Hanover.
Eric Davis drove Goldin’s 8-year-old Somebeachsomewhere gelding and was one of four wins he had on the ten-race program. Marco Beach left from outside post five and maintained a 1½ length cushion on the front end through the first three-quarter panels, which were cut in:27 3/5, 56.0, and 1:23 4/5. Davis opened up by two at the top of the stretch and held off a rally by Cole Olsen’s Lyons Stealth, who finished second. Olsen’s Volley Ball Beach was third.
The victory was Marco Beach’s 26th lifetime score, pushing his career bankroll to $285,240. The pacer had previously won in 1:51 2 at Rosecroft in January and in 1:50 2/5, a lifetime best, at the Meadowlands last year.
Davis, who surged into third place in the driver standings behind Fern Paquet, Jr. and Corey Braden with a solid afternoon, also connected Sunday with Scott Woogen’s KJ Devil, P T Stables’s Make Some Waves and Spencer Goldin’s Lucky Streak, who won his third straight in Woodstock and fourth of the meet.
Week four competition in the U.S. Harness Drivers Club continued Saturday with a pair of races. Stacey McLenaghan, second in the overall trainer standings, maintained her lead in the Club standings with a win aboard her gelding pacer Etbauer, who prevailed for the second straight week. Reinsman Jack Mcneil took over second place in the Series with a win aboard Ben Mcneil’s I’ve Got Hootspa. Heading into action this Saturday, McLenaghan has 46 points, while McNeil is four back with 42. A series of checks will be presented to local non-profits this weekend because of the Series – where drivers donate their share of monies earned to charity.
Only two weekends remain in the Shenandoah Downs spring season. Action will continue on Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12, with cards on both days at 1:05 PM. The Woodstock Oval will host Foiled Again’s 20th Birthday Party on Saturday. Join the celebration as harness racing’s richest horse turns 20 years old. Retired for six years now, the legendary son of Dragon Again bankrolled $7.6 million from a stellar career in which he won 109 races from 331 starts. Win number 104 came at Shenandoah Downs on September 29, 2018. Foiled Again will be on site, and fans can take their picture with the legend, sing Happy Birthday, and get a slice of birthday cake. Fans can also enjoy live music all afternoon with The Skillbillys. More details are at shenandoahdowns.com.
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Phase II of Greening-Up Skyline High School’s Section of Greenway Complete
The Front Royal community can now enjoy 30 newly planted native trees along the greenway in front of Skyline High School. With spring in full bloom, it’s the perfect time for a walk or run while admiring the hard work of local volunteers.
Front Royal’s Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability (ACES) recently completed Phase II of a multi-phase plan to enhance the Royal Shenandoah Greenway. This project focuses on “greening up” unused mowed spaces to create a more enjoyable recreational experience. Recognizing the high recreational use of the Eastham Park to Skyline High School to West Criser Road loop, ACES has worked tirelessly to convert open spaces into native canopies in front of Skyline High School.
Each year, ACES includes a student member who leads a project, and this year, Skyline High senior Christina Keresztesi oversaw the planting of 30 native trees, including Sycamores, Maples, and Redbuds. Christina managed the project from tree selection to volunteer recruitment and secured funding from the Front Royal Tree Stewards and the Beautification of Front Royal Committee. She organized everything precisely, ensuring the trees were planted under perfect weather conditions.
Christina, who will soon attend UVA, acknowledged how her ACES experience helped her get accepted into college: “Participating in community service projects and leading my own really helped me get accepted.”
These new trees offer much-needed shade for walkers and runners during the hotter months while making the greenway more beautiful for everyone. As volunteers planted the trees, passersby admired their work, offering congratulations and snapping photos.
The project wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of the Front Royal Tree Stewards, the Beautification of Front Royal Committee, the Department of Public Works, and dedicated volunteers. ACES is proud to contribute to Front Royal’s commitment to its Tree City USA designation and to create safe outdoor opportunities for the community. To learn more about ACES, visit their website or attend a monthly meeting held on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the back of Vibrissa.
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Congratulations to Skyline High School Seniors – Class of 2024
Royal Examiner presents the Skyline High School Class of 2024. Congratulations to these wonderful seniors on their hard work and deserved accomplishments! We wish you the best in your next big endeavors. Photos courtesy of Victor O’Neill Studios and Tolliver Studios, LLC.
If your Skyline senior is not listed, please send in their Name and Senior Picture to news@royalexaminer.com.
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Eastham Park Loop Enhanced with New Safety Measures for Pedestrians
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POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 4/28/2024
Front Royal Police Department’s arrest report for the past 7 days:
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VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for May 6 – 10, 2024
The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County during the coming weeks. Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. When traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
*NEW* or *UPDATE* indicates a new or revised entry since last week’s report.
INTERSTATE 66
*NEW* Mile marker 0 to 15, eastbound and westbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for pavement marking installations, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Monday and Tuesday nights.
*NEW* Mile marker 0 to 2, eastbound – Right shoulder closures for utility work, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. through May 31.
*NEW* Mile marker 8 to 7, westbound – Right shoulder closures for sign work, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Mile marker 9 to 7, westbound – Overnight right lane closures at Shenandoah River bridge for utility work, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Thursday night.
INTERSTATE 81
*UPDATE* Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for overhead sign repairs, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Monday night.
Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound – Right shoulder closures for utility work, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. through May 31.
Mile marker 299 to 300, northbound and southbound –Overnight lane closures and traffic-lane shifts as needed, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through December 2024. Shoulder closures 24/7. Work zone speed limit: 55 miles an hour. Work is related to southbound acceleration ramp extension and bridge widening, with estimated completion in late 2024.
PRIMARY ROADS
*NEW* Route 55 (John Marshall Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Front Royal town limits and Route 647 (Dismal Hollow Road) for guardrail upgrades, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday (May 2) and Tuesday (May 7).
*NEW* Route 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway) – Flagger traffic control between Route 674 (Limeton Church Road) and Route 607 (Rocky Lane) for pipe replacement, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 7 – May 14.
SECONDARY ROADS
Route 658 (Rockland Road) – Closed to through traffic between Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) and Route 705 (Fishnet Boulevard) for the construction of a bridge over Norfolk Southern Railway. Estimated completion December 2025.
Vegetation management may take place district-wide on various routes. Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511 or at www.511Virginia.org.