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Samuels Library began in 1799 as a subscription service
Northern Virginia Daily: I’m referenced as a Samuels Public Library trustee who assisted with historical research for a public forum on the library’s origins, helping document its evolution from a 1799 subscription service into a long-standing, community-built institution. Read More
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Echoes of the Past
Colleen Snyder’s Echoes of the Past traced Samuels Public Library’s story through oral history and archival research, debuting publicly during a Q&A forum before being shared again at the revived Silver Tea and in a later public presentation. Read More
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Color Guard Units’ Highlights! – Virginia
SAR Colorguardsman: I participated with the Colonel James Wood II Chapter in Wreaths Across America ceremonies, helping place wreaths on veterans’ graves at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Front Royal while honoring service members through musket salutes and Taps as part of a statewide remembrance effort. Read More
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A History of Unity Lodge No. 146
A private presentation and supporting annual summaries trace Unity Lodge No. 146 from early Masonic roots in Front Royal through its founding, meeting places, officers, members, memorials, public events, and lasting connections to Warren County history. Read More
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Building Community: Launching the Front Royal LEGO User Group
I sat down with Mike McCool at the Royal Examiner to announce a new creative venture: the Front Royal LEGO User Group. From engineering complex Technic sets to fostering local collaboration, we’re building a community one brick at a time. Read More
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Library Lovers Month
In this 2023 interview, I joined the Royal Examiner to announce a $3,500 matching grant for Samuels Public Library. Sharing my journey from Atari programming to software consulting, I highlighted the library’s vital role in bridging the community’s digital divide. Read More
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Day of Giving at Samuels Public Library
The Valley Today: I talked about growing up with libraries, supporting Samuels Public Library as a matching donor during Library Lovers Month, and how community giving helps fund programs, technology, and spaces that serve all ages across Warren County. Read More
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Celebrate National Library Lovers’ Month by supporting Samuels Public Library and doubling your library LOVE!
Royal Examiner: During National Library Lovers’ Month, I committed a $3,500 matching gift to Samuels Public Library’s Day of Giving, drawing on my lifelong connection to libraries and belief in expanding free access to learning, technology, and community resources in Warren County. Read More
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Foundations for the Future: Supporting the 2022 Comprehensive Plan
Before my time on the BZA, I stood before the Planning and Zoning Commission to support the new Comprehensive Plan. I championed its move toward environmental sustainability, community input, and—most importantly—its transition from a cluttered past to a clearer, actionable future. Read More
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The Murphy Building: Why Small Town Charm Matters
On December 13, 2022, I made my first public comment before the Board of Architectural Review. I spoke against demolishing the historic Murphy Building, advocating for civic pride and cautioning against leaving a “hole” in our downtown landscape. Read More