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Seeing Front Royal Through Dad’s Eyes
My father spent a day exploring Front Royal with me following the loss of his wife. Together, we visited community landmarks, met remarkable people, and discovered that the town’s greatest strength isn’t its places, but the relationships that connect them. Read More
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Yule Be Sorry You Missed It: Christmas in July Dazzles Downtown
Royal Examiner: I’m mentioned as Leonardo the clown, providing balloon animals for children during Front Royal’s Christmas in July celebration. My appearance contributed to the event’s family-friendly atmosphere, adding color, laughter, and hands-on fun to a community-focused downtown festival. Read More
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The Power of Clubs in Community Life
Royal Examiner: In this letter to the editor, I reflect on how civic clubs strengthen communities, drawing from personal experience and the documentary Join or Die. I encourage residents to join local organizations as a meaningful way to connect, contribute, and belong. Read More
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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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It’s County Fair Time
Unknown publication: I appear in a photo caption assisting with setup of the YoYo ride for the Mineral County Fair, identified as a Fort Ashby resident helping amusement operators prepare for the annual community event sponsored by the Fort Ashby Volunteer Fire Company. Read More