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Front Royal – kingdom of the worm

The little critters eat crap and make it better – are they just in time to save us?
a promise from the presenter not available land, Scholder said.
to pursue that line of thought fur- While Scholder pointed to de-
ther. Good thing or he’d been out cades of research on vermistabliza-
the door on his head in a hurry. tion and even acknowledged a
More seriously, at the root of 1970’s “get rich quick” promotional
Scholder’s proposal is the conver- scheme that cast the technology in
sion of largely liquid sludge into a bad light, it was a great scientific
more usable dry forms, suitable for mind from the 19th Century that
both municipal, as well as house- may have summarized the poten-
hold gardening uses. The reason for tial of worm-driven waste conver-
such a non-traditional proposal? sion best:
Scholder told council the “Ver- “All the fertile areas of the planet
mistabilization” process of sludge have at least once passed through
conversion through worm biol- the bodies of earthworms. Earth-
ogy was not only environmentally worms have played a more im-
sound, eliminating much of the portant part in the history of the
chemical and transportation needs world than most people would at
and expenses of traditional sludge first suppose,” Charles Darwin was
conversion systems, but also would quoted as observing in an 1881 pa-
reduce costs by 50 percent, and per on Vegetable Mold Theory.
would work in conjunction with Science coupled with non-tra-
other existing systems. Money ditional and green technologies
could be saved on everything from – and projected cost savings? Judg-
energy consumption to equipment ing from the council majority’s re-
and labor costs as well as capital cent reaction to another financially
expenditures, he said. viable, new technology – solar en-
In asking the rhetorical question ergy – we’d have to guess it’ll never
why? Scholder pointed to a world work here.
population trend that is making Be that as it may, council in-
land increasingly scarce and valu- structed town Director of Envi-
Are they really in there doing all that? - Vice Mayor Chris Holloway risks a closer able. Worm processing of sludge ronmental Services Steve Burke to
look as wary councilmen keep their distance. is a low-impact, high return use of pursue additional information on
By Roger Bianchini With a four-compartmentalized, Robinett about a possibly squea-
Warren County Report slightly leaking worm “house” on mish reaction.
their meeting table, councilmen “No,” Robinett replied that he
In the current state of electoral
politics in the Town of Front Royal,
it might not come as a shock to
displayed varying levels of interest
or discomfort from getting closer
to sniff (and scratch?), to backward
was not squeamish about the pre-
sentation, adding, “But I am very
familiar with the materials that go
Count on it.
some that the town’s future might leaning “I’m not touching that” in there.” Life has no guarantees, but in business, I
lie in worms. looks. Scholder commented that in his knew exactly what I wanted. A company
That was exactly the proposal of Scholder acknowledged poten- line of work, the town attorney was that gave me the start-up help I needed,
Jerry Scholder to a perhaps wary of tial discomfort at the table when likely very familiar with those ma- freedom to make my own decisions … plus
the competition Front Royal Town he questioned Town Attorney Tom terials, drawing some laughter and
the chance to earn a great living. With so
Council during an Aug. 16 work
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Jennifer Keck told council a trol- pected to be operational within the per day. The town recently com-
ley/bus could be back on the scene same timeframe. pleted a $10-million upgrade to
following council’s earlier trial ride Combined maximum water uses its water plant, increasing capacity
a week or so earlier, within about from the two facilities is around from 3 million gallons per day to 6
another week. It was less clear how 730,000 gallons per day, to an av- million gallons per day.
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Mmm, it’s almost magical - Jerry Scholder demon- this request along with a pending
strates the worms are doing their jobs - no oppres- request for central water and sewer
sive odor to speak of. to a VEPCO gas-fired electrical
generating facility forecast to be
the worm-driven technology and leys, but rather buses with a trol-
built and operational in the north
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High-speed, two-state chase ends in fatality at WMH

Vehicle crashes into barrier, vehicle, pole on Shenandoah Avenue
By Roger Bianchini the death of a hospital employee Trooper M.C. Gremillion is head- rectly involved in the chase, Tyler which the chase was proceeding
Warren County Report struck by a car as she left work ing the Virginia side of the inves- added. south into town.
at dusk. Speed along Shenando- tigation out of VSP’s Kernstown However, in addition to the Tyler said Vernon’s southbound
It was a bad Friday the 13th for ah Avenue had been an ongoing office. West Virginia State Police at the vehicle first went off Shenandoah
a 39-year-old Washington D.C. concern for hospital officials for What is known is that after incident’s outset, local units in Avenue to the left, then hit the
man who led three jurisdictions years. deciding to flee the routine traf- Clarke, Warren and Front Royal curb on the right and a parked
of law enforcement on a high Police officials have yet to de- fic stop near Rippon, Vernon were involved in either pursuit 1997 Pontiac that was unoccu-
speed chase from Jefferson Coun- termine a speed at which Vernon declined to stop through three or attempts to set up spike strips pied, before crashing into the
ty, West Virginia, through Clarke was traveling at the time of the jurisdictions, traveling south on ahead of Vernon’s vehicle to stop utility pole and coming to a stop.
County and Warren in Virginia accident, though he apparently Route 340 through Clarke and the chase. Furr said FRPD at- While power flickered at the hos-
before coming to a crashing cli- rolled into town at quite a clip. into Warren County. Speeds were tempts to get strips up in front of pital, Tyler said power was never
max directly in front of the War- Front Royal Police Chief Rich- recorded in excess of 100 miles Vernon as he entered Front Royal lost in the area of the hospital as a
ren Memorial Hospital Emer- ard Furr said he believed the per hour, Sgt. Tyler said. The Vir- near Strasburg Road had been result of the collision.
gency Room on northside Front chase began when West Virginia ginia State Police were never di- unsuccessful due to the speeds at rogerb@warrencountyreport.com
Royal. authorities attempted to stop
Dalerico Sean Vernon was pro- Vernon on a routine speeding
nounced dead at the scene after violation. Sgt. M.L. Dickerson
his rental 2010 Chevrolet Impala of the West Virginia State Police
pin-balled through curb abut- confirmed that. Dickerson said
ments and a parked car before Vernon initially pulled over when
crashing to a halt against a utility pulled for speeding on Route
pole one tenth of a mile south of 340 near Rippon in Jefferson
Ninth Street on Shenandoah Av- County. However as WV State
enue at 11:45 p.m. Trooper Smith approached the
If Vernon had outrun law en- vehicle, Vernon took off, initiat-
forcement across two states into ing the chase. Dickerson pulled
Front Royal, he was unable to his trooper off the pursuit at the
successfully navigate through the Virginia state line, he said.
newly-engineered and narrower “We have no idea why he took
Shenandoah Avenue obstacle off,” Dickerson told us on Aug. 18.
course. Design changes proposed “He was not a fugitive; there were
by hospital officials, including no warrants on him over here;
concrete abutments, planted and he had a valid learner’s per-
trees and new parking spaces de- mit from another state.”
signed to reduce speeds in front Virginia State Police Public In-
of WMH, were approved by the formation Officer, Sgt. F.L. Tyler
Front Royal Town Council several said the circumstances of the ac-
years ago. Momentum toward the cident remain under investiga-
design changes were propelled by tion by VSP. Virginia State Police
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August sees upswing in illegal trash dumping

Problems primarily at Crooked Run site
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Warren County Report I have spoken to who were un-
aware have been understanding.
Just when new Deputy County But obviously there are others
Administrator Robert Childress who are blatantly upset.”
thought it was safe to leave the In a late breaking update, Chil-
county compactor sites unattend- dress said that while things were
ed and closed on Wednesdays as better on Aug. 18, there remain
explained in out last edition there ongoing problems primarily at
was some nasty backsliding to re- the Crooked Run site. The deputy
port. county administrator said that
Childress informed us of anoth- perhaps the steady rain had sim-
er rash of now illegal trash dump- ply kept traffic flow down. How-
ing, particularly at the northside ever, he did observe that the War-
Crooked Run park and ride site ren County Sheriff ’s Office had
on Aug. 11. issued a number of citations for
“I was really surprised because illegal dumping at the site in the
the Crooked Run site had seen wake of his request for increased
a decrease over previous weeks, Wednesday patrols of the area.
every week from that first day,” “But it’s been seven weeks now,
Childress pointed out of what so it is disappointing that we are
had appeared to be a trend of still seeing the number of trash
increased awareness of the one- bags being left illegally that is oc-
day-a-week Wednesday trash curring,” Childress said.
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compactor site closings. “We’ve
been trying to get the word out
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again, I’m puzzled by this,” he
said of the upswing of improperly A one-day lifestyle expo
and randomly disposed of trash.
Childress said in the wake of the
targeting today’s active adults
Aug. 11 incidents he had spo-
ken to Sheriff Daniel McEathron
about the necessity of keeping
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“I feel that it’s sad that, that article made the front page of the Northern Virginia Daily, when inside their
Town leaks Region section there’s about a 2-inch by 2-inch story about the Debbie Llewellyn event, which in my opin-
ion should have been a front page story.” – Front Royal Mayor Tim Darr
Darr-Conkey e-mail spat explodes on NVD front page

Several citizens wonder why e-mails were forwarded to them by Sayre
“I feel that it’s sad that, that staff and council, demeaning of
article made the front page of the mayoral directive.
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Apparently it is a “man-up” skill
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Deer, deer - what to do?

A popular destination for some mystery men.
As for the initial subject mat-
By Roger Bianchini public by fellow councilman Tom
ter of their exchange, Conkey
Warren County Report Sayre. Conkey explained that he
admitted to us he had raised a
had received a call from a citizen
little mayoral ire by hitting “Reply
The ongoing issue of leaks of on Aug. 18, stating that his e-mail
All” in his response, sending his
in-house materials originating in exchange with Darr had been
thoughts to 18 shown recipients
Front Royal Town Hall magically forwarded to them by Sayre. This
on council and town staff.
appearing at the Northern Vir- paper also received information
“I made a simple mistake,”
ginia Daily’s local office contin- during two unrelated conversa-
Conkey said of sending his reply
ued in the wake of another ban- tions that day that Sayre had for-
opinion on the deer complaint is-
ner-headlined front page story in warded the Darr-Conkey “deer
sue to the entire town recipient
the Strasburg-based newspaper. poop” exchange to them.
field. Conkey said he had sent an
That Aug. 19 story by Ben Or- Their independently asked
e-mail apology to the mayor and
cutt under the headline “Darr, question to this reporter was
the two had spoken by phone
Conkey insist there’s no animos- – WHY would he (Sayre) send
and that everything between the
ity in wake of online back-and- these to me?
two was okay – that is until they
forth” contains the information Darr did confirm that he has
mayor received a call from NVD’s
that “a copy of [the e-mail ex- spoken with Sayre about his cir-
Orcutt for comment about the
change] was left anonymously culation outside of town hall of
matter.
at The Northern Virginia Daily’s internal town communications.
What the matter was, was
Mountain Fence
bureau in Front Royal.” He declined to elaborate on the
Darr’s directive to staff that a to-
Both Mayor Tim Darr, who gist of that conversation.
tal of eight citizen complaints in
took office on July 1, and Tom On Aug. 19, Sayre did not re-
the Jamestown Road area about
Conkey, going into his third year turn calls or e-mail inquiries for
on council, expressed concern comment on his actions and their
“aggressive” (one complaint) and We Install Fences Year Round!
pooping dear be looked into for
the e-mails had been leaked and possible relation to the e-mails
possible solutions.
made the subject of a newspaper being “anonymously” dropped or
“Yeah, the deer eat my vegeta-
inquiry. They also downplayed sent to the NVD Front Royal of-
their somewhat testy e-mail ex- fice.
bles and poop in my yard. What Call today • Wood
is the town expected to do?” for a FREE
change over what the town can However Sayre was quoted in
Conkey replied, mistakenly as it
be expected to do about citizen the Daily as stating he neither
were to not only the mayor, but estimate in • Vinyl
complaints about deer roam- dropped the material at the NVD
ing through in-town residential drop box, nor was involved in
town council and staff. Conkey Northern
adds in his response that the only VA or
properties. anyone else doing so.
potential solutions he could see, • Aluminum
“We’re grown men – we talked For his part, Conkey said he
“harvesting” the deer or “building Shenandoah
it out and it’s over. Tom Conkey had immediately apologized to
a fence around the town” were Valley
and I are still friends. It’s really the mayor for the staff-council
neither plausible nor acceptable • Chain Link
not a big deal,” Darr told us on circulated response of his e-mail
to a majority of people living in a
Aug. 19. “It’s like I said, if some- thoughts on the roaming deer is-
rural town and community.
one has an issue with Tom Con- sue. The two men also spoke by
Call: 540-635-9981 or
Citing the reply all response to
key don’t use me or the town as a phone and Conkey said both had
start, Darr did react a tad testily,
tool in that.” agreed the issue was resolved and
Conkey was more pointed, stat- had moved beyond it by the time
perhaps believing Conkey’s in-
tent was a public, at least among 703-606-5327
ing the matter had been made the NVD came a calling.
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Tewalt reflects on mayoral tenure at the crossroads

Front Royal - looking toward the future under trying circumstances
commercial corridor absent from over tenures on council and in town
the rest of the town’s elected officials public works. “We got Mike (Gra-
then and now. ham, town manager) to go to VDOT
In-town improvements
“And we got the $3-million project

done in Viscose City, which is around
Ivy Lodge
Cherrydale, Duncan and Kerfoot Av-
enue,” Tewalt added. Those improve-
ments were curb and gutter, water
service laterals and new asphalt,
including some sidewalks, Tewalt
pointed out of long-needed improve-
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Gene and Juanita Tewalt appear to be enjoying the ex-mayor’s “retirement.”
By Roger Bianchini structure improvements. none to soon.
Warren County Report Just five weeks after his July 1st
 Auto  Health
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We figured about three months Royal Town Council tentatively ap- Insure with us  Life  Home
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Any sooner and emotions might rule ed, number one was the water treat- mediate horizon is the larger of the
the day – any longer and you know ment plant – and the $10 million we two requests, the provision of from
what they say – out of sight, out of spent on that to upgrade it to be able 260,000 to 650,000 gallons of water
mind. to serve the 522 corridor and every- per day to a VEPCO gas-fired elec-
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With the town in an ongoing $30- body in Front Royal,” Tewalt began. trical generating facility (formerly
million legal predicament that began That upgrade essentially doubled known as CPV-Warren).
during his tenure that was related to the town’s central water capacity So it appears perhaps 2/5’s of that
negotiations designed to put Front
Royal at the forefront of an east-
from around 3 million gallons per
day to 6 million. And with two im-
increased water capacity will be
snapped up almost immediately.
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and work with them to do a special Tewalt explained that hold up as Bonds & revenues line. Those upgrades are impact- ments between $3 and $4 million per
revenue-sharing deal.” Right of Way acquisition issues with ing municipalities throughout the year, dependent on the total amount
We commented on his focus on an estate parcel of involved property, Speaking of coming projects, we Chesapeake Bay watershed, of which of the bond.
and knowledge of the nuts and bolts which he added he believed town asked Tewalt about one of the big- the Shenandoah River is a part. Cost Will the financial requirements of
of municipal government developed staff has since resolved. ger ones on the horizon, upgrades to estimates over the past two years of this expense set the town back on
from a career in the trenches with Tewalt then pointed to approxi- the wastewater treatment plant that discussion have ranged between $30 other infrastructure improvements,
those nuts and bolts (in the case mately $2.5 million spent over his are mandated by the federal govern- million and $40 million and will re- we asked.
of his mayoral term, more just the mayoral tenure on street repairs ment within an approaching dead- quire a bond issue and annual pay- “Well I think it’s going to slow us
nuts), It is a perspective reminiscent throughout town. Those road up-
to some degree to the type of exper- grades included repaving or slurry
tise Walter Duncan once brought to
bear as a Front Royal town manager
sealing “all over town.” You’ve see
some of the results of that work in
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and later as a councilman. recent months with the slurry sealing
“Well that’s always been my view of eight or 10 streets in the areas of The Boyles Family has given this to their mother.
– if we had a project to be done, I Marshall, Charles, Stonewall, James- The Family Agrees...
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to wait for years to get something enue. enjoy what they do. When we left, they made us feel as if we had spent the afternoon with “family.” Hidden
accomplished. I’m a firm believer if We asked Tewalt if he had a mixed Springs is a beautiful, small community setting with all the comforts and warmth of home which afford an en-
joyable lifestyle with peace of mind for our family. The staff has been most respectful, caring and friendly which
you’ve got something to do, you get feeling seeing the culmination of are qualities you would expect from professinals. Hidden Springs is nestled atop a gorgeous mountain setting
it done. much of this work while no longer with spectacular views, but this retirement community offers so much more than the beauty of the Shenandoah
“Then we did the pocket parks, being a part of the town government Valley. They offer a safe, carefree, fun lifestyle with the oppurtunity to make new friends that quickly become
family. This community is designed with the needs of the residents in mind and the professional staff is com-
Bowman Park and the one at the riv- and so able to propel things toward mited daily to maintain an enhanced quiality of life for the residents while remaining independent. Hidden
er (Luray Boat Landing). Then we got the next step. Springs is our “second family” and we are so blessed to be a part of this community!
the trails – we did numerous bicycle “Well yea, I’m very disappointed
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down to a point. We have a $40 mil- trying to get some federal or state zens. the way things are going in the next thought they had to continue to dis-
lion expansion that’s scheduled to funding help. But as of this day we two years.” cuss it – and then it became a law-
probably go to contract by the time- haven’t had a whole lot of positive Retirement? Tewalt said he is feeling fine in the suit.”
frame of 2011-2012. So we know the signs that will happen – but the town wake of triple bypass surgery during Perhaps exhibiting an old world,
sewer rates are definitely going to continues to work on that,” Tewalt How is he adjusting to municipal his final year in office. gentleman’s perspective on politics
increase substantially to help cover said of deferring some of those ex- service “retirement” coupled with his “I guess I may consider re-running – largely absent around River City
those costs,” Tewalt said. “We were penses from the town and its citi- professional retirement and all the for mayor or council. I enjoyed being lately - Tewalt declined to elaborate
free time as the town ponders many mayor and a councilman because I’m beyond that.
ongoing issues with which he has very interested in the political inter-
CCR
been involved, we asked. ests of the town and what’s best for A bad municipal joke
“Retirement is doing fine. I have my the community.”
Specializing in Licensed Monday nights free and we’ve begun Ah, I thought – there’s the opening But if the former mayor didn’t want
Older Homes. and doing some of the things we hadn’t I was looking for to turn the conver- to point a finger at the individual
EPA Insured done over the past few years,” Tewalt sation toward the more unpleasant councilmen he was referencing, the
smiled toward his wife. aspects of his tenure that continued SolAVerde lawsuit of which he spoke
Certified Free Estimates!
Is he glued to his computer for the beyond his departure. What about was less gracious, naming Chris Hol-
Crow County Restorations live video feed of Monday council that “herd of cats” you were trying loway, Thomas Sayre and Carson
meetings, we asked. to rustle in one, constructive direc- Lauder as individually liable for their
Robb Crow B) 540-636-4692 “I haven’t seen a meeting yet since I tion for the interests of the town and conduct in raising thus far unsub-
Owner C) 540-671-3465 retired – not yet,” Tewalt replied. community as a whole? stantiated questions and allegations
Marine Corp Veteran
But is he getting antsy to take a “I think it’s a very bad situation that of bribes being offered through the
peak at what the May electoral result the town is in at this time,” Tewalt town manager’s office surrounding
has wrought for town government began. “And it all could have been the original solar energy proposal
Del. Clifford L. “Clay” Athey, Jr. – might he even ponder throwing his avoided if the council would have lis- brought here in late May 2009.
18th District House of Delegates hat back into the electoral ring or has tened to me and not put out all these Tewalt agreed with us that the so-
that chapter closed forever? things in the press that were on the called “bribes” – thus far identified as
Serving Fauquier, Frederick, and Warren County “No, my options are always open negative side. I tried numerous times nothing other than jobs, infrastruc-
to getting back into the political area to get the council not to speak about ture proffers and general economic
in some fashion,” Tewalt replied. “It’s it because it wasn’t really an issue. benefit to the community – had been
going to depend on my health and But it just seemed like some of them openly on the table in front of the full
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council and town staff through coun- changing the trend of voter apathy in achieving that dream, Tewalt told fice. Since that 2004 election the May are attentive to the electoral process,
cil work sessions over the last half of town elections. us he agreed with a notion we have town election turnout has been piti- even locally with a little push from
2009. “I think the first thing is we need heard being bandied about by some ful, at 16, 18 and 19 percent in 2006, the state and national spheres.
“I think the biggest issue is the fact to get more people out running for councilmen. That step is to move the 2008 and 2010, respectively. Gee Mr. Tewalt, thanks for first
that I tried to get the council not to town council and mayor that have town election from the spring to fall, In ten November elections since bringing that initiative forward pub-
give anything that was confidential not only the knowledge of the town, when both county, state and national 2000, the average voter turnout has licly – Mayor Darr and council, it
to the press, which had been done but the best interests of the town at elections take place. Such a move, he been closer to 50 percent, with presi- would seem the ball is in your court
previously on other issues prior to heart. I think a majority of the people agreed, is likely to immediately in- dential election year highs of 67, 69 … that is if you actually believe in full
the time this one came out in the want the town to grow to be the type crease voter turnout and 71 percent in 2000, 2004 and participatory government, or as close
press. But I was told by one particu- of town we all want, not just what the We asked County Registrar Carol 2008 respectively. Even off-year elec- to it as we can achieve here in River
lar councilman that he would do or special interests want it to be,” Tewalt Tobin for stats on the past decade tions have seen turnouts ranging be- City.
say anything he wanted to say at any said. of voter turnouts in May versus No- tween 30 and 48 percent.
time he wanted to say it,” Tewalt said, And his personal vision for Front vember elections. The figures she In addition to increasing voter rogerb@warrencountyreport.com
again refusing to elaborate publicly. Royal, Tewalt told us, is simply that gave us upheld the notion November awareness of the more direct impact
Regarding the aftermath of that Front Royal be “the best town in the elections do produce much higher of municipal elections on their lives,
refusal not to leak confidential mate- Shenandoah Valley.” – (Hey, if you voter turnouts. it seems obvious that if the town gov-
rials and third-party opinions based
on apparently incomplete and seri-
don’t have good dreams, you have
nightmares, right?)
In six May town elections since
2000, the average voter turnout has
ernment is interested in true partici-
patory government the move to No-
Royal Family
ously flawed staff information lead- been about 24 percent, with a high of vember elections is a no-brainer. For
ing to the current legal quagmire, November cure 32 percent in the volatile 2004 “Wal- it is November when voter interest
Tewalt added with a sigh, “Now it’s mart by the river” campaign that saw is peaked by state and national elec-
this and we, the Town of Front Royal And in a final thought toward four incumbents turned out of of- tions and a greater number of citizens
is actually a joke to the people in the
surrounding communities because of
the political antics that people here
are playing at this time.” Warren County Builders Association Bowling Center
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politics that littered the spring town
electoral landscape, does he have any
advice for Mayor Tim Darr on how
to handle the council mess he has in- Come out & play in the dark
herited?
“I don’t know what advice to give
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Scaling Kilimanjaro - an exotic trip with a purpose

Local man climbing mountain to raise $ and awareness of children’s plight
for the most part is chicken feed, it
really is. And I thought what can I do
about this?”
Melcher said his initial impulse
was to tie his newfound spiritual
commitment to this cause to “a hik-
ing event.”
“But it didn’t seem the right time,
so I thought what other miscella-
neous talents do I have? And I re-
ally enjoy swing dancing. So, within
about two weeks I had a dance com-
mittee together from several differ-
ent churches. And we wanted to take
our time and do it right. So about
six months later we held a dance in
the Washington D.C. area – and we
raised about $5,000 for World Vi-
sion. Several committee members
Ryan Melcher has a vision... (Photo courtesy of An- Melcher’s vision combines scaling the impressive reviewed several charities of which
gela Ballard; www.angelaballard.com) 19,500-foot summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro ... World Vision was selected,” Melcher
By Roger Bianchini Melcher traces this event to a doc- this point. But what ended up hap- And what these little kids do to avoid explained. “We then chose from sev-
Warren County Report umentary film, “Invisible Children,” pening was I remember getting my being captured by a rebel/terrorist eral programs that World Vision had
which he saw a few years ago. piggy bank and going to my dad and group called the Lord’s Resistance started in the Gulu region of Ugan-
Ryan Melcher is preparing to mix “I saw the documentary regard- asking ‘Can I give this?’ And he kind Army, is they’ll walk about 10, 12 da.”
one of his recreational loves – hiking the crisis in Northern Uganda of did a fatherly thing and said ‘Wait miles a night into larger towns that Melcher noted that the film that
ing and climbing mountains – with in 2006. I prayed about it during till you’re older – why don’t you save are protected, from their unprotect- launched his current activities was
a deep commitment to improve the the documentary and immediately that for your education?’ ed villages. And there, they’ll sleep not made by World Vision. But he
lives of children threatened by the decided to act to help the children “Years and years later upon seeing the night, do their homework and added that the selection of the non-
human trafficking of warring groups there,” he said. this movie – I was older,” Melcher then in the morning go back home denominational World Vision group
in a Third World African nation. While Melcher traces his efforts to said of recalling his father’s advice when it’s safer during the day. has proved to be a good one.
Melcher, a 37-year-old design ar- increase awareness and raise money of many years before. “The movie “As I thought about it and was re- “They have been extremely en-
chitect, plans to climb Mount Kili- to help these children to that emo- was “Invisible Children” and what ally touched by it – I thought what I, joyable and easy to work with. And
manjaro in September as part of a tionally cathartic moment in 2006, that film did was chronicle the night what we go through on a daily basis, they had programs focusing on the
fundraising effort tied to increasing he explained that it was not the first commuters in northern Uganda. our trials here in the United States, area I wanted to deal with. And from
awareness about the plight of chil- such moment in his life.
dren abducted and forced into lives “I remember as a little kid, seeing
of abject slavery and violence in a
Ugandan civil war. The money will
go to World Vision, a Christian non-
a documentary on one of the fam-
ines going on in Africa. It could have
been Ethiopia or somewhere else. I
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our search, World Vision seemed to same aid to all faiths they encoun- sion perspective. Melcher said now seemed to be by myself. It took some time to sit
have the best programs, be the most ter.” He utilized that perspective him- the time to realize his original idea down and make sure I was covering
stable and have the most experience World Vision’s website states, “We self in setting up his fundraising trip to combine his love of hiking with all my bases, everything from travel
– just the best overall choice. serve close to 100 million people to Africa. fundraising efforts. “It’s a very level insurance to my visa to picking out
“World Vision is a Christian hu- in nearly 100 countries around “One of the things I wanted to do and even-keeled time in my life. And the right guide. So it’s really been a
manitarian organization dedicated the world. World Vision serves all when I hired my guide is make sure planning for this, I’ve never been to few years in the making.”
to working with children, families, people, regardless of religion, race, they treat their porters well. I’ve Africa before and I’m going over While he is essentially making the
and their communities worldwide to ethnicity, or gender.” http://www. read of examples where porters are
reach their full potential by tackling worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/ just treated horribly by some of the
the causes of poverty and injustice.
In addition, the representative I am
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I’ve done hasn’t been technical, and than that I won’t make a dime off of gmail.com.
Kilimanjaro isn’t in most respects. this. The website goes into more detail
It’s essentially a 19,000-foot stair- “If I meet the goal – great. If about the plight of the Ugandan chil-
case. What you need to be wary of not, whatever money is raised, the dren Melcher saw documented in
is the altitude. Barometric pressure American dollar really goes a long film – and it is not a pretty picture.
is at 49 percent up there. So basi- way in Uganda. So any amount is a Let us just say it is easy to see why
cally for every breath you take at sea wonderful thing. And I would like Melcher said his own personal prob-
level, you have to take two breaths to continue to raise awareness and lems, or those of most of us here,
up there. I’m expecting it to be take educate people to this issue and in- pale in comparison. Witnessing and
10 steps, take a break, take 10 steps, spire them to do something about it even being forced to participate in
take a break.” themselves.” the torture and murder of parents as
Melcher says his goal is to match Melcher says while he has learned they are being seized is just the be-
the $5,000 raised in the earlier dance English is spoken by quite a number ginning of a horror story that brings
event. He points out that all contri- of people in Tanzania, he is learn- these youngster’s childhoods crash-
butions will go to the World Vision ing some basic Swahili, the most ing to an immediate and irrevocable
program in support of the Ugandan prevalent native tongue. “In fact I end.
children caught in a nightmarish sit- got a cassette out of the Front Royal Good luck, Ryan – and keep your
uation. “I’m paying my expenses my- library (Samuels Public Library) that eyes on the trail and the prize of in-
self. A lot of people do this for a va- teaches you phrases.” creased local, national and interna-
cation but I didn’t think it was right Anyone interested in further in- tional awareness of one of the horror
to say to people, I want you to fund formation on Melcher’s September stories of our time.
the climb. The only money I will re- trip can reference the website www.
ceive is for a T-shirt design that I’ll firstgiving.com/ryanmelcher01 or e- rogerb@warrencountyreport.com
sell and I’ll make $2 a T-shirt – other mail Ryan directly at ryanmelcher@
Engle’s Angle: “What Would You Do?”

By Kevin S. Engle phone while Biker Chick is sitting park beside another car. The
Warren County Report in front of the pump and appears driver gets out, walks around to
to be texting. You notice the hose the passenger side, opens his
It happened to me. It could hap- is not inserted into the bike’s gas door and mumbles something.
pen to you. If it did, what would tank. Thus, no gasoline is moving You don’t catch it at first, but then
you do? from the pump to the motorcycle. it hits you.
Story #1: You’re at the grocery Biker Dude and Biker Chick wave “Whole parking lot …. right be-
store. You see a little girl. She’s you on. side me. Whole parking lot ….
about six or seven. She reaches “Is the pump not working?” right beside me.”
into a bag of green grapes and “Our motorcycle’s broken Mr. Grumpy is not happy that
plops one into her mouth. Mom down.” you chose to park next to him
Melcher hopes to raise awareness and money to help and dad don’t say a word. “Can you push it out of the when you could have parked
African children in dire straights from civil war. What would you do? way?” you ask, thinking that’s a somewhere else.
fundraising climb alone, he won’t elevation will be a challenge,” he ad- perfectly reasonable request. What would you do?
actually be alone. mits. That elevation is 19,341 feet. A. “Grape stealer!” you scream “We’re working on it,” Biker
“When you’re at Kilimanjaro you “The highest peak I’ve been to is as loud as you possibly can while Chick says without looking up. A. “I’m sorry,” you tell him. “You’re
actually have to hire a licensed guide Mount Whitney in California, which shaking your finger at her. And without missing a beat, she right. That was thoughtless of
by Tanzanian law. So I’m not climb- is the tallest in the lower 48, just shy B. You pull out your cell phone continues to text and/or surf the me. I’ll park in another spot.”
ing the mountain by myself. But the of 14,500 feet. All of the climbing and call the produce police. net. And then you do.
C. “Excuse me,” you say to mom Hmm. You wonder if they really B. “You big jerk! I didn’t realize
or dad, “you’re going to pay for are working on it. this was your personal parking
LITTLE RUGRATZ DAYCARE that right?”
D. “Hey, was that good?” you
What would you do? lot. Get a life loser.”
C. The next time you see him,
620 Virginia Ave. ask. “Can I have some too?” A. You blow the horn, wave your which will be tomorrow because
Front Royal, VA 22630 My gut reaction was to do A,
arms like a madman and gun it,
pushing their bike out of the way.
now you’re on the lookout, you
pull two inches away from his
then B, followed by C, but my gut And then you fill up. driver side door and get a friend
was hungry. I didn’t have enough B. “It’s rather busy here. I’m sure to do the same thing on the pas-
for breakfast that day. And to everyone waiting would appreci- senger side. If he wants in, his
answer my own question, yes, ate if you moved a little faster.” only option is a rear entry.
the grapes were quite tasty. Be- C. You get out of your car and D. You laugh it off and give him
tween the two of us, we finished politely offer to help them move the benefit of the doubt. We all
the whole bag. Next time, I’m go- the bike. have bad days right?
ing for the apples. D. You do as they ask and swing
around to another pump, gritting I wasn’t in the mood for A or D
Story #2: You pull into the gas your teeth as you pull to the back and opted for B and C instead.
station to fill up. It’s quite busy. of the line. What can I say? That’s just the
All the pumps are in use and kind of guy I am.
there’s a line at most of them. I considered D, but immediately
Accepting Children Ages 16 months- 12 Years You spot a motorcycle at the last decided against it. I then went B •••
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as long for the bike to gas up, And a bit short on patience. neighbor. Just don’t tick him off.
you pull behind it. Biker Dude
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Team Debbie event a rousing success

lion, but in a small town, everybody helped, brings things full circle.” Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation,
knows you, especially when you have Team Debbie reports that to date, 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, Room
been involved in your community over $70,000 has been raised through 2028, West Orange, NJ 07052.
as much as Debbie has been. It’s not the Faith, Family and Friends Bene-
that people in the city don’t care, it’s fit. Team member Rae Wines stated
that in a small town, they know you that “Initially our plans were to try
personally and want to help.” and raise $10,000 - $15,000 to help
Buracker noted that it seemed Debbie and Charlie. Then our Team Bringing the World to You
things had gone full circle in one re- grew; and things just snowballed …
gard. In 2006, Debbie was instrumen-
tal in organizing the now legendary
We were just overwhelmed by the
support of the community, especially
One Glass
and somewhat infamous Bachelor
Auction to raise funds for the fam-
with the economy the way it is.
“I never left after having a conver-
at a Time.
ily of injured Iraq War Vet SSG Ar- sation with Debbie that I didn’t smile,
thur “Bunky” Woods. The proceeds she just always made you feel good,” Daily Menu
from that event allowed the Woods Buracker said. “Debbie created her
family to purchase a wheelchair ac- own team. We’re just sorry she wasn’t Wed. to Sun.
cessible van and Bunky has been up
and running as much as many of us
able to be with us that night to enjoy
it. It has been a pleasure being her
11 -9
The evening of Aug. 14 at the War- bie Llewellyn Day” as proclaimed by ever since. Now, like Bunky, Deb- friend and I surely wish her the best
ren County Fairgrounds the Faith,
Family and Friends Benefit for Deb-
council. After that Mike O’Dell from
WZRV Radio took over as Emcee for
bie is paralyzed from the shoulders in her recovery.” Tastings
down and Bunky was a key member Team Member and auctioneer
bie Llewellyn was held. Despite the the evening. At 7:30, the Fabulous of Team Debbie in pulling this event Tom Eshelman reports that the Fri. - Sun.
threat of storms moving through the
area, as the remnant drizzle began to
Hubcaps took the stage for their first
of two shows for the evening.
together.
“Little did we know we would raise
funds raised through Team Debbie
will likely go towards a wheelchair
2:00 - 4:00
fade, people began to arrive. It seems In the Silent Auction tent, bidding almost $80,000 in the Bachelor Auc- accessible van, modifications to the
Team Debbie built it, and “they” for the over 230 donated items was tion,” Buracker recalled of an event Llewellyn home and for living ex-
came. fast and furious all evening long and her family was also deeply immersed penses for husband Charlie who re-
By 8 p.m. the gate keepers reported the “Team Debbie” crew reported in. “People don’t forget when you’ve mains at Debbie’s side at the Kessler
that over 1,300 people had entered the that the bidders were very gener- touched their lives, at least not in Institute in New Jersey.
property. At 6 p.m. Tom Eshelman’s ous. During breaks in the Show, Front Royal. SSG Bunky Woods and Team Debbie and the Llewellyn
pre-show band the Party Sharks took Auctioneer Eshelman auctioned off a his mom Connie joined Team Debbie family are truly appreciative of gen-
the stage and entertained the crowd variety of items from diamond neck- and assisted with sending out many erosity of the Front Royal and War-
124 E Main Street
until 7 p.m. when the Opening Cer- laces (donated by Foster’s Jewelers) sponsor and donation requests for ren County community. Front Royal, VA
emony began. to a side of beef (donated by Big Sky
Guest speakers included Debbie’s Ranch/Raleigh Kraft). A “Celebrity
Debbie. Bunky even showed up to
pass out programs for this event. It’s
Anyone who would like to send a card
of encouragement to Debbie can do 540-635-2812
pastor Chris Weber from the Rock- Cake Auction” was a popular event, www.vinoeformaggio.com
nice to see someone who has been so by mailing Debbie Llewellyn at:
land Community Church. Debbie’s with the highest cake take being gar-
sons Matt and Michael read a mes- nered by Tina Carter, Happy Creek
sage to the crowd from Debbie. In Supervisor Tony Carter’s wife.
addition, Town Manager Michael Team member Martha Buracker Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Graham, speaking on behalf of May- stated “This event shows why I like Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatso-
or Tim Darr, read the proclamation living in a small town. When you ever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, [even] unto the end of the world.
stating that August 14th was “Deb- live in a big city, you’re one in a mil- Amen.
Are you searching for a place to worship God

and do what He has inspired you to do?
If so, God needs you at The Front Royal Outreach Center (FROC).
Just as I was seeking The Front Royal Outreach Center, but did not know where it was; there
has to be many other folks out there that either would like a church in which to serve God or,
you want to serve but need some instruction on how to serve and want or need someone to
serve with you. Are you looking for a church that can help you to grow in the Lord? The FROC
just might be the place for you.
I want to serve God and the Christ-Centered leadership at The Front
Royal Outreach Center has blessed me so much and I believe that
you will be blessed if you also come to The FROC. Please come and
see for yourself.
If you were to die today, do you know 100% that you would go
to heaven? The FROC taught me that I can know that I will go to
heaven when I leave this world, and I can help you understand
this too.
If helping the needy, homeless, struggling men, and women, serving in

praise and worship, children’s classes, nursery help, and much more,
feel free to contact us at 540-660-1395 or contact us through our By Rhonda Krass
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Crime & Punishment Contact Alison at alisond@warrencountyreport.com • 540-551-2072
Sayre ID’ed as NVD leak source

Minutes after obtaining court paper work, rushed to paper’s local bureau
phone call from the caller, who is fol-
lowing you, following him …”
NVD involvement
While not reported by any other

local news outlet as newsworthy
– until now – Bianchini’s Class IV Lessons:
misdemeanor arrest was featured
prominently on page 2 of the NVD’s Your home or my spot in Linden
July 28 Region section. The Daily’s
editors decided to prominently fea-
ture the story, giving it about 15 copy
inches, with a two-column headline
Bill Dykes
and mugshot photo (a nice likeness if
I do say so myself ).
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The Class IV misdemeanor incident
resulting in a $25 ticket plus associ-
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ated court processing fees, received www.guitararama.com
considerably more attention from the
Tom Sayre declines coversation with this reporter at NVD’s editorial department than did
July 31, Jack Evans 35th Annniversary bash - what’s several felony arrests included in the
in that cup, Tom? paper’s adjacent “Briefs” section that to be quite the contrary.
By Roger Bianchini to the appearance within hours of a
day. Those stories, averaging about LIBRA (September 23 to October
four column inches each with no at- 22) Your ability to maintain a balance
Warren County Report reporter from the Northern Virginia
tached mug shots, included reports between sense and sentiment once
Daily with the document in hand,
on a multiple sex crime arrest of a again helps you sort through apparent-
Front Royal Town Councilman seeking any additional information
Shenandoah County man in which ly conflicting choices and ultimately
and local attorney Thomas Sayre on the matter – there was none, at
four Arlington County girls aged 12
has been identified as the source of least not there. This paper also re- arrive at the right decision.
to 18 were allegedly victimized; the
the leak of a Class IV misdemeanor ceived two eyewitness reports of
arrest of a Strasburg man charged
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem-
drunk in public arrest warrant of a Sayre traveling directly between the could be the time to try soothing what- ber 21) Before you seek the advice of
staff member of this newspaper (me) area of the courthouse and the NVD
with sexual battery of a 14-year-old • On
girl; and a $3,000 embezzlement ever bad feelings might be lingering colleagues about a potential career queen
to the Northern Virginia Daily on office, about a two-block trip, that ’twixt and among colleagues, friends move, you might be better off getting
charge against a New Market man. Caesar
July 27. morning and dropping something in or family members. But be sure you do
The $25 fine and associated court counsel from someone who won’t be followi
Okay, the document wasn’t marked an outside drop box.
processing fees tied to the misde- so without favoring any side. affected by the choices you make. against
“CONFIDENTIAL” or “Attorney-cli- According to the arrest warrant is-
ent privileged” or “NOT SUBJECT to sued at 12:52 a.m., July 27, Bianchini
meanor were pre-paid within 12 TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to empero
FOIA requests” as one earlier docu- was taken into custody after failing a
hours of Bianchini’s being booked on idea is only an idea until you put that December 21) It can be a challenging had no
ment leak to that same paper was field breathalyzer test, inadmissible
the charge. clever Bovine mind to work to develop week for some relationships if the nor- her ruli
– but the misdemeanor warrant was in court due to inaccuracy issues, it from concept to substance. This mal give-and-take flow changes with
not yet in the court computer system
and so was not general public knowl-
after appearing to FRPD Officer Da-
vid Fogle to be swaying on his feet Springfield could lead to something rewarding,
both emotionally and monetarily.
one side doing most of the giving and
the other the taking.
• On
Nichols
edge at the time Sayre began his at- and speaking slowly in response to GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The CAPRICORN (December 22 to Jan- serial k
tempts to acquire it on July 27. questions about his activities loading Computers early part of the week could have some uary 19) A new opportunity could murder
In fact, Warren County General newspapers from one parked car to disconcerting moments, but approach- bring with it much anticipation along Row. O
District Court Clerk’s staff was not another on Robin Hood Lane around • PC & Mac
ing them with a calm, unruffled atti- with some anxiety. Take time to sort silence
yet aware they were in possession of 12:10 a.m. • New & Used Sales
tude goes a long way toward helping to out your options as well as your emo- victim,
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get things nicely settled down. tional considerations. leads f
that morning requesting it. Sayre in- night activities were the result of a • In-Shop Repairs CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Get- AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- recorde
formed the clerk’s office they were in series of anonymous phone “tips” to 510 N. Royal Ave. • Front Royal
possession of the document after an FRPD dispatch. The first of two July
ting used to change continues to mark ary 18) Are you sure you have all the closed.
earlier unsuccessful trip to the Front 27 phone calls from the tipster, who
540-622-8055 much of the week. But accepting what facts you need to let that matter move
SpringfieldComputers.com you have to do makes adapting that to another level? Don’t be rushed into a • On S
Royal Police Department to obtain declined to give his name to police, intercep
it. contained false information about al- much easier. A welcome visitor could decision unless and until you feel it’s
turn up sooner than expected. the right thing to do. flight i
According to information given leged encounters with this reporter
LIVE STRING BAND LEO (July 23 to August 22) Learning PISCES (February 19 to March 20) the plan
to Warren County Report Publisher over a three-week period. In addition
Dan McDermott, at FRPD Sayre was to lying in the verbal police report, MUSIC FOR ALL how to live with a decision is a chal- Pace yourself as you prepare to take on and cre
informed the DIP matter of this par- the caller gives information on this OCCASIONS lenge, but one you Leos and Leonas that more demanding project. Be care- had ve
ticular dip was still under investiga- reporter’s remote county home ad- Weddings, Birthdays, could really enjoy. You’ll also be ful not to let your energy reserves drain close t
tion and so would not be released by dress which is neither general pub- Anniversaries, pleased to see your social life take that away. Take time to relax with people flown b
the police. However, he was told he lic knowledge nor accessible by any Serenades, upsurge you’ve been hoping for. close to you.
could receive the document from the written records.
• On S
Special Events VIRGO (August 23 to September BORN THIS WEEK: You have the earns h
court clerk’s office handling the $25 At one point the police dispatcher 22) Use your perceptive Virgo instinct ability to see both sides of a situation. the R&
ticket matter. informs the involved FRPD unit who
Call John Kovac to help you see the positive aspects of You would do well as a counselor or a written
According to the court clerk’s office has reported he did “not have enough
Sayre was the only person who re- for a stop” of a Jeep identified by the
what, at first, appears to be a disap- judge. gium ru
quested a copy of the document prior anonymous caller – “I just got a 635-2534 pointment. You could find that it proves © 2010 King Features Synd., Inc. giarized
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Opinion:
Irresponsible and reprehensible?
ers usually bear the burden of being ly for the NVD, are used by anony- ticket, a citizen who happens to be a
the messengers carrying bad news. mous editors who maybe have an axe local reporter.
Newspaper editors succumb too of- to grind, and whom we know enjoy If the Daily wants another jour-
ten to bad judgment. Roger Bianchi- belittling the Town of Front Royal. nalist to hit on, try me. I received a
ni (managing editor of the Report) is Now, they do it to one of their own, a speeding ticket recently from the
a case in point. fellow journalist. Front Royal police department. My
There are the so-called muckrak- attorney and I will be in court Sept.
ers, Bianchini included, who are Shame on the Daily! 7.
otherwise responsible investigative Of course, there has to be some-
reporters and help their communi- Shame on whoever was respon- thing more than this attempt at char-
ties or, indeed, the nation, by keeping sible for almost unprecedented, two acter assassination. Could it be that
its politicians accountable. Locally, column, with photo (a good likeness, the Daily has finally gotten fed up
it may be said Bianchini is small- incidentally), by-lined article, on a with competition from Front Royal’s
town America’s answer to the likes citizen who ultimately received a $25 upstart newspaper. Think about it
of Jack Anderson and Drew Pearson,
famous in Washington and through
the land (1940-1980) for turning over
political rocks and finding slime (star
television reporter Brit Hume was
on the Anderson team as a young,
investigative reporter when I was in
By Malcolm Barr that called the Daily – a newspaper Washington). Also, remember the
I’ve subscribed to and admired dur- Washington Post’s Watergate pair of
At the risk of taking up the War- ing my eight years living in the Valley the 1970s, Carl Bernstein and Bob
ren County Report’s entire Opinion – into account. Woodward. All, including Bianchini,
pages, here’s my professional take Politicians and journalists, un- deserve recognition for the public
on the Roger Bianchini “drunk in fortunately, share the bottom of the service they provide.
public” article that appeared in the heap when it comes to public confi- At times, the likes of young local
Northern Virginia Daily (July 28). I dence. Politicians do it to themselves reporter Linwood Outlaw III, who
respond as a retired journalist with both locally and nationally; report- began covering the town only recent-
reporting/editing experience in three
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County Fair hosts 4-H Championship Showmanship Event

Lessons learned here pay big dividends later in life
and the barn was full of children
and teens who had worked all
year raising their animals to show
and later auction. They were still
busy cleaning, feeding, petting
and generally caring for their ani-
mals.
But there was time to get ac-
quainted with some of the other
children and teens that had en-
tries there.
Amber Farmer 16, who was
washing her steer, looked up and
grinned as the animal munched
and enjoyed his sponge bath. She
said she enjoys taking her ani-
mals into the ring at the auction,
which would be held the next day.
“I think it’s so much fun. I always
Supreme Champion Showmanship event - (l-r) 4th Supreme Champion Showmanship event- (l-r) 4th make sure I smile and do my
runner-up Kristin Etter, 3rd runner-up Jordan Tay- runner-up Kristin Etter, 1st place winner, Hannah best,” she said.
lor, Judge Scott Buchanan, 1st place winner, Hannah Vaught, and 3rd runner-up Jordan Taylor, showing Cameron Taylor, another teen-
Vaught, and 2nd runner-up Laura Jenkins. goats. ager who is vice president in the
State 4-H cabinet, showed off
By Carol Ballard lenge when they showed sheep, their ability to be able to handle vall, whose daughters have com- his Suffolk Cross breeding ewes.
Warren County Report steer, goats and pigs in the Round each different species even when peted in the competition in the They agreeably sidled up to him
Robin event at the 2010 Warren it’s not what they have brought to past. to get their picture taken.
On Aug. 6 Warren County’s 4-H County Fair. the fair or maybe have never ever The big open doors let in a Mathew Jenkins, 11, hugged
contestants accepted a huge chal- “The contestants are judged on handled before,” said Alison Du- cooling breeze on the hot day, his Boer goat and said he’d got-
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The contestants in the Supreme Garden Center
Champion Showmanship event, Valley’s Best Selection
also known as Round Robin, and of Perennials, Trees,
their prizes were: 1st place win-
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Town’s VML attorney says ignorance is bliss

No ID of NVD leak source cited among grounds for dismissal of lawsuit
the issue of bribes being offered by Only the shadow knows
SolAVerde officials to Town Man-
ager Michael Graham. In his sub- It is obvious the plaintiffs and their
sequent stories the initial recipient attorney believe the “bribe” mate-
of the leaked material, Front Royal- rial leak came from among the trio
based NVD reporter Ben Orcutt, of council solar lawsuit defendants.
has repeatedly referenced the source However, it is not clear whether they
of that leak as a Front Royal Town believe only one person had previous
councilman. knowledge the documents would be
Thomas Sayre, Carson Lauder and leaked.
Vice Mayor Chris Holloway are the But that as it may, VML attorney
councilmen named as individual Julia B. Judkins argues, “Pursuant to
defendants in the lawsuit. The latter the plaintiff ’s own admissions as set
two have been identified by Town forth in the complaint, they cannot
Attorney Robinett as the sources identify the alleged individual who
of independent phone inquiries of purportedly ‘leaked,’ or published,
March 30 asking if jobs and $1.2 the document or documents at is-
million in economic “benefits” dis- sue.” Judkins goes on to state that the
cussed in closed session the previous claims of the lawsuit as presented
day could be construed as bribes tied are “insufficient to set forth a prima
to the solar proposal. facie case that any of these defen-
As for Sayre, over the past year he dants, or the other town employee
has been an ongoing source of con- or independent contractor identified
stant critical comments about the in the complaint, were involved in or
solar proposal and the people in- did, in fact, publish the documents,
volved or potentially involved in it. See SOLAR, pg 22
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SOLAR, from pg 20
which plaintiffs claim contained de-
famatory material.”
The town employee and inde-
pendent contractor cited above are
Town Attorney Robinett and the
Richmond-based Troutman Sanders
law firm. Troutman Sanders attorney
Megan Rahman wrote the opinion
that the jobs and money mentioned
in the March 29 council closed ses-
sion could be construed as bribes.
Retired federal Energy Department
official and town citizen Tina Hob-
son has been highly critical of both
Robinett and Troutman Sanders for
their respective roles in creating that
“solar bribe” opinion.
Hobson has repeatedly accused
Robinett of providing inaccurate
and/or incomplete information to
Troutman Sanders as the basis for Town Attorney Tom Robinett, left, and Town Manag- Tina Hobson did not have kind words for NVD report-
the third-party legal opinion that er Michael Graham listen along with council to Tina er Ben Orcutt, background, and his paper’s cover-
was leaked to the Northern Virginia Hobson’s critique of the events leading to the $30- age of unsubstantiated questions and allegations of
Daily and published in its entirety on million SolAVerde lawsuit. solar project bribes being offered through the town
that paper’s website in April. She has manager’s office.
also accused Troutman Sanders of 2009. Silek’s filing for his clients claims
failing to perform due diligence to its that the individual defendants acted were never bolstered by any stated Johnson. VML attorney Judkins re-
client, the Town of Front Royal, by Pride & prejudice? out of personal agendas and to “serve facts; blanket statements such as plied for Sayre in response to an in-
writing such an opinion based solely their private political goals” and “to “anybody that does solar is a crook”; quiry for confirmation or denial the
on a verbal telephone conversation However, the VML attorney claims stop the development of green so- and “intentionally misrepresenting councilman made the above remark
between Robinett and Troutman both the town and the councilmen lar power” both in Front Royal and prior public statements or offers” cited in the lawsuit. She explained
Sanders attorney Carter Glass IV. cited as defendants should be exempt elsewhere. Silek calls the defendants’ related to the solar proposal to the it would be inappropriate for any of
Hobson contends that it is an eas- from liability by sovereign immunity tactics a Machiavellian “ends justify- Troutman Sanders law firm. the defendants to respond to such
ily identified matter of public record because the actions upon which the ing the means” strategy. Information obtained by this pa- questions since the litigation has
that jobs and economic incentives claims of civil liability are based The “means” cited by the lawsuit per indicate Sayre as a likely source been filed. She also called the refer-
tied to the original solar proposal “were all made or occurred during include the circulation of the confi- of the “solar crook” comment during enced comment irrelevant to the al-
had been openly discussed by town the course of their lawful legislative dential attorney-client bribe docu- a July 2009 meeting at town hall at- leged defamatory issues at the root
council and staff throughout work and/or discretionary functions.” ments to a newspaper; repeated tended by several people, including of the lawsuit and suggested this re-
sessions and other public meetings However that seems the main public claims by defendants of se- Sayre, then SolAVerde official Willi porter was exhibiting a bias toward
between June and the launching of point of contention at the root of the cret meetings between SolAVerde Lauterbach and EPA Community at least one of her clients for posing
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information surrounding the remark ting to the facts, mam, just the facts,” in the initially proposed SolAVerde counts to solar officials at Conkey’s privileged internal council-staff doc-
to her in a phone conversation. paraphrasing Sgt. Joe Friday from the project, New York-land magnate Killahevlin Bed & Breakfast. uments related to the solar discus-
What is our motive in covering this 1950’s TV police show “Dragnet”. Kent Swig, and Holloway and Sayre’s Sayre and Holloway were quoted sion. Sayre has also been the most
story, Judkins asked this reporter. Other specifics cited by Silek in verbal attacks against fellow council- in a fall 2009 NVD article express- verbal councilman in continuing to
Accessing our childhood memory the lawsuit are Sayre’s 2009 verbal man Tom Conkey related to an offer ing dismay that Conkey offered the call for a law enforcement investi-
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The fourth councilman on that dis- tially relevant information. Judkins of events leading up to the lawsuit. information upon which the alleg- Ultimately at issue appears to be
tribution list, Shae Parker, refused to suggested that would be for a judge Among those are the giving of a edly defamatory published material who circulated the alleged defamato-
sign it, preventing a majority con- to decide as the motions arguments county closed session solar-related was based, one is left to wonder if ry remarks and were those remarks,
sensus to remove Graham. At the and demurrer filings continue. document by Happy Creek Supervi- the VML attorney is suggesting that in fact, defamatory. Were they, as
time both Parker and Mayor Eugene We can’t wait! sor Tony Carter, who is Holloway’s the plaintiffs should be suing only the plaintiffs contend, personally
Tewalt called the staff preparation cousin, to Lauder; the history and known entities involved in bring- motivated reflecting either personal
and limited circulation of the Gra- Immunity by action or content of the Robinett verbal in- ing the alleged defamatory material or political agendas unrelated to
ham termination document both anonymity? quiry to Troutman Sanders for a to light. Thus far only the NVD re- known facts? Or was the circulated
improper and unethical. third-party legal opinion about the porter, and one would assume that information surrounding potential
However, in our Aug. 18 phone Judkins also cites “legislative im- bribe questions first raised by Hol- reporter’s editorial department su- or alleged bribes simply the result of
conversation Judkins expressed the munity, absolute immunity, legis- loway and Lauder; and acceptance periors, knows the identity of the due diligence of those bringing the
defense contention that many, if not lative privilege, and constitutional and publication by the NVD edito- source of those materials leaked to allegations forward?
all the above cited statements or ac- protections” for the individual de- rial staff of the confidential attorney- the paper.
tions were not directly related to the fendants from their role as council- client documents, including the now The Daily’s editorial staff utilized Reaction
fundamental issues of the lawsuit. men in a “council-manager form of controversial Troutman Sanders the documents to run an ongoing se-
We asked whether that argument government.” She argues that since “bribe” opinion. ries of top of the fold, front page sto- Contacted after the VML response
tended to isolate the lawsuit allega- no individual councilman can legally NVD reporter Orcutt told this re- ries raising and re-raising the solar for the town, SolAVerde attorney
tions in a vacuum devoid of poten- speak for the town government, their porter that he used both Carter and “bribe” issue as the spring town elec- Silek said the only real surprises were
individual actions cannot determine local Republican Committee activ- tion approached. Those stories have Judkins’s references to the absence of
town policy (that’s surely going to be ist Matt Tederick as “background” already put that Strasburg-based the leaker’s identity and the identi-
WANTED: news to some of them). sources for his April series of stories newspaper and its reporter at ground ties of the John Doe defendants. Silek
Judkins also asks the court to dis- on the solar bribe allegations and in- zero of the SolAVerde lawsuit. Or- said it has been his assumption the
Front clip for miss any liability attached to what
are termed defendant “John Does,
quiry.
Relying on information “from my
cutt has been threatened with jail by
SolAVerde attorney David Silek on a
leaker’s identity would come out in
deposition and the identities of po-
a ‘89 Ford 1, 2 and 3”. She claims no cause of sources on council” he publicly ad- contempt of court charge if the re- tential additional defendants would
action against yet-identified de- mitted he had not substantiated as porter fails to identify the source of be ascertained through Discovery
Ranger. fendants has been shown and that factual, Tederick was a very vocal the leaked materials during pre-trial motions as the case proceeds.
Please Call: no link to those John Does and the
named defendants has been made.
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and Vice Mayor Bret Hrbek as the
deposition.
“There are no allegations that the
Silek said he anticipates a schedul-
ing order for briefings and further
540.683.9197 In the lawsuit, several actions of May election approached. individual defendants published any memorandums on the plaintiff and
other individuals not named as de- With Judkins emphasis on the ab- identified defamatory statements defense positions culminating in a
fendants are cited in the sequence sence of an identified source of the of fact about the plaintiffs,” Judkins date being set for oral arguments in
writes, adding, “there are no allega- Warren County Circuit Court. Dur-
tions that either the town attorney or ing our phone conversation of Aug.
the law firm hired by the town were 18, Judkins agreed with that assess-
in any way responsible for publishing ment of how the cross demurer and
any alleged defamatory statements motions filings will proceed.
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COMMENTARY:
A local brush with fame of the Real Housewives variety
Meanwhile, I recalled for my not at all. public relations manager who
family my fleeting relationship I was aghast when Report Man- moved to his Rockland home
with Corinne A. Salahi, a lady aging Editor Roger Bianchini ad- eight years ago. For many years,
in every sense of that word. She mitted to being one of them – on he lived in the Washington met-
was a fellow Rotarian in the Front a purely professional basis, of ropolitan area with his “D.C.
Royal Rotary Club, a generous course. housewife,” Carol. The couple
and gentle woman who decided My ultimate question: how can raised their son there. He is a reg-
to resign as the Tareq-fueled you even pretend to be a “real ular contributor to the news and
family feud over ownership of the D.C. housewife” if you live in opinion columns of the Warren
Oasis Vineyards escalated. She’s Linden? It may be concluded, in County Report).
also Tareq’s mother. the fantasy world of Tareq and
Flushing all of this from my Michaele Salahi, anything is pos-
mind, I fast-forward to Thursday, sible. Mikado-Salahi
Aug. 5, when, during a television (Author’s note: The Barr family fundraising update
interlude at our Rockland home, did not attend the Aug. 12 Salahi-
wife Carol reminded me that Mi- based gathering at the Mikado According to local 2010
chaele (she called her Michele) publicized as a United Way fund- United Way Campaign Chair
could be seen that evening on the raiser – see sidebar.) Beth Waller, while not an of-
reality show, “Real Housewives of (Malcolm Barr, Sr. is a retired ficial United Way event, Mi-
Mikado, scene of the impromptu United Way fund- D.C.” journalist and U.S. government kado and the Salahis offered to
raiser skirting Real Housewives of DC fame. “I’ll watch it with you if we agree donate 10 percent of the pro-
not to tell anyone we watched,” I
By Malcolm Barr, Sr.
Warren County Report
diners.
“This is their favorite place to said. And we did. And we looked 3LDQRDQG.H\ERDUG ceeds paid by guests attend-
ing the Aug. 12 Mikado/Salahi
eat,” whispered our waitress of at each other after the show, rolled
our eyes, and seemed simultane-
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“Ah! the Salahis” boomed the the Linden couple while dishing “We are grateful for the sup-
maitre d’. the sushi. ously to murmur something to port, as we are always thrilled
This was the head-turner at the Momentarily, I flashed back to do with “drivel” before moving to receive donations of any
Mikado restaurant at Crooked my days on Capitol Hill. As an into the late news. In downtown amount to help fund our 12
Run recently as Michaele and Associated Press newsman in Front Royal on Friday, it turned member agencies.” Waller told
Tareq unobtrusively slid in the late 1960s, I’d waylaid George out that several friends and ac- us.
quaintances had (secretly?) tuned
through the entrance, for once Wallace, then governor of Ala-
into a continuation of the “Salahi
&KLOGUHQDQG$GXOWV She elaborated that info from
Mikado is that 10 percent fig-
apparently not wishing to draw bama, in a U.S. Senate men’s room
saga.” They spokes in whispers, or :HOFRPH ure was $250, which will come
attention. for an exclusive, though brief,
“Who the heck are the Salahis?” interview. I toyed with the idea, from Mikado and be matched
asked our son, Malcolm, 25, an keeping my eye on the Mikado by the Salahis, for a total of
Iraq veteran on leave from his ‘benjo’ – loosely, that’s what they $500 raised for United Way
USAF base in San Antonio, TX, call restrooms in Japan – but my from the event.
as about 50 heads turned door- dinner was not to be disturbed. Big Bertha’s Babies “I would say that’s a great
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Phone company CenturyLink noti- mente began gathering signatures in elsewhere. These were added to the ahead of its normal schedule.” would be served, and James Payne,
fied Jerome Aumente on August 12 his Seven Oaks Development in the hundreds of signups Aumente be- Aumente conferred periodically by a telecommunications planner, pro-
in response to his campaign that it summer of 2009 asking both Centu- gan receiving from the Internet or by e-mail with Rondi Furgason, General vided additional details on the up-
was putting the finishing touches on ryLink, which had recently taken over phone. Manager for CenturyLink in Virginia grade progress. Finally on August 12,
its DSL installation for high speed the former Embarq phone company, “The local newspapers were very
Internet in the Browntown region. and Comcast, the cable television important in publicizing our cam-
Aumente put out the good news to company serving Warren County, to paign,” Aumente said. “By early 2010
over 200 households and more than speed up their installation of higher we were able to present to both
300 people who had signed petitions speed Internet capacity. CenturyLink and Comcast over 200
asking for the service, and many be- The campaign mushroomed households and over 300 people who
gan immediately signing up for the from its simple beginnings on Long had signed on. Petitions and clips
service that will reach them by the Mountain to many parts of the South from the local press were sent to the
week of August 16 . River District. South River District chief executive officers of Centu-
Despite this victory, Aumente ob- Supervisor Linda Glavis supported ryLink and Comcast.”
served there are still parts of Warren the campaign and won a resolution “CenturyLink had just won approv-
County that are outside the Internet of support from the Board of Super- al from the Federal Communications
service zones of CenturyLink. This is visors. Commission to take over Embarq
especially true with broadband cable The Browntown Community Cen- with a promise to make high speed
because Comcast limits its installa- ter Association, through the co-edi- Internet a priority so the timing was
tion, “cherrypicking” the higher den- tor of its monthly newsletter, Jackie perfect for us,” Aumente said. “With-
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“When I saw Tareq and Michaele I just thought why are they there? You open those doors
The Saw Doctors, pt. 2 to inviting people that are, say on the second tier and it just seems so unnatural.” – rival
DC Housewife critique of Salahis invite to birthday party in episode one.
The Saw Doctors at the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival

Finding a little piece of Heaven about an hour down the road on Route 263
1992. Our friend from the UK easy to find, though the women’s No line again. I’m happy.
handed us a cassette (a musical room groaned like bad gas every So, who shows us to our seats,
storage device used in pre-his- time the toilet was flushed. a ninety-year-old volunteer who
toric times) full of Irish rock tra- As we waited, against the was celebrating her birthday.
ditional sing-a-long songs. I have grounds fencing was a Saw Doc- Later I overhear another volun-
since bought more of the music tors CD/ DVD tent. We ask the teer direct the team to not forget
and proudly say the boys are con- volunteer several questions un- to install their ear plugs. This ex-
sistent – they entertain me. I have til it was apparent she had never plains their blissful smiles as we
enthusiastically sung with them heard The Saw Doctors and had try to converse with them.
on my many trips up and across no idea who they might be. Our seats it turns out are first
I-66 and I-81 over the years. This we soon discover is part of row and center. First row and
We were touched. As you wheel the night’s charm. center! We are sitting first row
into Orkney Springs the village is We pick up the tickets. No line, and center for my dream concert.
painted white. It is tidy, clean and great. Between us rested the picnic bas-
decent. It is the kind of place you We enter the concert grounds. ket with Virginia wine and those
imagine every one’s house is in
perfect order and the dishes are
Saw Doctors Davey Carton and Leo Moran to the fore

always clean.
Perfect signage led us easily Monday’s
in Orkney Springs.
By Patrick GX Patterson show – and frankly it was a dis-
to the venue. Parking is guided
by friendly volunteers, mostly Special!
seniors with superior pointing
Warren County Report appointment. For all the years skills. As we parked I noticed the Ledo Pizza Family Night
we had followed the group, since band’s tour bus. I was suddenly a
This piece of communication is 1992, their shows had avoided giddy little girl.
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story. This is more of a love story. and planning of my wife, it finally minutes early for the gate open- Front Royal store only.
The Irish rock performers, The was going to happen. ing. No problem. I always check
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The weather was cool and cud-
dly. Now, the real story of the eve-
ning leading up to one of the best
concerts I have seen and I have
seen a lot of concerts between
year sixteen and infinity, my cur- )
rent age.
Very early in the morning as
I finally rested my tired bones
down after an evening of serving
as host to a hundred of my closest
friends, my child bride shook me
awake with a squeal. “We can go
see The Saw Doctors tonight!”
“Yeh, Yeh.” I thought I was
dreaming. I told the possible
imaginary wife to talk to me when
my eyes re-opened at some yet
undetermined future time.
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As we followed along with the
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of the oddly curious season-ticket band picked up on it and in turn As we headed into the five song
holders pulled up and walked out the night began to take on a new encore set Davy Carton, Leo Mo-
Is a slow drain, running toilet or leaving temporarily empty seats. life. ran and the rest of the boys sang
leaky faucet driving you crazy? a beautiful a cappella number and
then the party kicked into over-
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me, a stray cat, or a hungry of 2010. of art works to her credit and
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Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce
TRADEFEST – “BUSINESS BUILDING Union, Aire Serve Heating & Air Condition- Sager. “By celebrating responsibly, every- We will also update via email to members for “Training Day” a one day boot camp
BUSINESS” ing, Accounting Associates, First Citizens one can have a fun, safe holiday. We are and on our Facebook Page. Sponsored in coming September 18th! Call for details
Bank Main Street Book Company and our proud to partner with the Front Royal Po- partnership with the County of Warren, the and registration. Filling up fast so don’t
Lots of new and exciting things are in store bag sponsor, Edward D. Jones-George lice Department in their efforts to keep our Town of Front Royal, and the Virginia Com- wait! For more information call Rob Camp-
for this year’s Tradefest to be held on Sept. Karnes. Lord Fairfax Community College & roads safe for our neighbors, friends and mission for the Arts. Join us this week for bell at 540-636-4434.
28 - 29 at The Holiday Inn & Suites located Virginia Savings Bank were added as new families.” More information can be found Third Thursday ArtWalk. Take in the music
at 111 Hospitality Dr. off 522 North. Join sponsors this week. at www.smartsafeandsober.org. from Vintage Country at the gazebo, stroll In 1797, when Major Isaac Hite needed ad-
us for the VIP Preview on Sept. 28th from down Main Street and see various artists vice about his 2000 sheep, likely he turned
5:30pm – 7 pm. The show officially kicks off LEADERS WANTED – TIME IS RUNNING The Crime Prevention Office of the Front demonstrating, and of course get a few to his friend, the noted agricultural improver
on Wednesday, Sept. 29 from 11am – 7 OUT Royal Police Department has scheduled great deals from area merchants. Thomas Jefferson. Perhaps Jefferson pro-
pm. This year we have extended the time Applications are currently available for both two Refuse to Be a Victim courses in the vided Hite’s sheepdogs. From Sept. 18
an extra hour so you won’t have to miss the Chamber’s Adult and Youth Community coming weeks. Refuse to Be a Victim is The VFW Post 1860 will hold a fundraiser - 26, the 2010 National Finals Sheepdog
a thing. The Virginia Employment Commis- Leadership Programs. The Youth Leader- a nationally recognized crime prevention on Aug. 22, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the VFW Trials will be held at Belle Grove Plantation,
sion will be presenting a seminar showcas- ship program is open to public, private or and personal safety program designed to Post 1860, 1857 N. Royal Avenue. You Middletown Virginia - on the same land
ing their online resources at Noon. At 1pm home-school students, 15-17 years old. provide men and women with information will hear three bands for the price of one! Isaac Hite worked. The National Finals
they will present a seminar entitled “Hir- The Adult Leadership program is open to that assists in the development of their Souled Out will be performing along with is the Sheepdog Superbowl, where one
ing Incentives”. We are offering seminars any individual living or working in Front own personal safety strategies. Classes Eye Sore and Bar Code. For more infor- hundred fifty of the best dogs in the United
throughout the day as well as the oppor- Royal or Warren County. Participants in will be available to adults, 18 years of age mation visit the website at www.vfw1860. States and Canada compete for the annual
tunity for vendors to make presentations. these programs study a certain aspect and over on Tuesday, Aug. 31 from 7 PM org North American championship. A beautiful,
Sona Bank will be presenting a seminar on of the community each month for eight – 9 PM and conclude on Sept. 1, from 7 difficult, gentle sport, sheepdog trialing is
SBA loans at 2pm. There are only 2 slots months. The topics are Local Government, PM – 9 PM. The Course will be taught at The American Red Cross reminds every- fascinating to watch. Spectators remark, “I
left, please call the chamber for fees and Education, Health and Human Needs and Skyline High School, 151 Skyline Vista Dr., one that anyone can go online to www.red- didn’t know dogs could do that!” The kids
to reserve your space/time slot. Slots are Services, Community Organizations, Local Front Royal, Virginia in room #510. This crosslife.org to schedule an appointment can enjoy working dog demos; shearing
filled on a first come, first served basis. Economy/Business & Industry, Justice and is a FREE course but does require pre- for any of the local drives or they call 1-800- and spinning. They and their parents can
As the largest regional trade show in the Law Enforcement, News Media and Art, registration, as class size is limited to 20 give life. Of course, appointments aren’t re- tour the Belle Grove mansion, whose re-
Shenandoah Valley, it’s no surprise that Culture, History, Tourism and Recreation. citizens. Please contact Janice Hart, Cer- quired and donors can just walk-in on the cently restored rooms prove that what we
space is filling up quickly. Just last week There is the opportunity to sponsor a stu- tified Crime Prevention Specialist at 540- day of the drive as well. It’s important to thought we knew about eighteen century
we added Dominion Health & Fitness, dent for the Youth Leadership Program at 631-2763 or e-mail at jhart@frontroyalva. remember that you should be in generally taste is wrong. The first weekend, Sept. 18
Front Royal Police Foundation, Score, $100. Cost for adults is $500. Anyone in- com to register or for more information. A good health on the day of the donation and and 19, nursery dogs (under 3 years old)
Syntax Communications and VA Medical terested in sponsoring a student or partici- second class has been set for Sept. 22 and have eaten something prior to donating. will compete. Then Tuesday through Fri-
Center, Martinsburg, WV bringing our total pating in either of the programs please con- Sept.23 from 7 PM – 9 PM each evening Donors can donate blood every 56 days day, qualifications will be held for the Sept.
to 40. So, don’t miss out. Get your contract tact Pam at 540-635-3185 or email priffle@ at the same Skyline High School location. and the fluid lost by donating is replaced 25 semi-finals. Sept. 26, the top seventeen
in today and stay tuned each week as we frontroyalchamber.com. Visit our website Please contact Janice Hart for more infor- within 24 hours. One donation, one pint dogs will compete in the Double Lift - the
reveal new vendors, seminars and features at www.frontroyalchamber.com and click mation and pre-registration. of blood, can save up to 3 lives by being most difficult test of man dog communica-
of this year’s bigger and better Tradefest Chamber Events for detailed information separated into various components to help tion ever devised. It’s a gentle, beautiful,
– “Business Building Business”. Java Me- MEMBER NEWS accident victims to cancer patients. Here animal-friendly day in the country. Admis-
and scheduling.
dia is offering a FREE one-hour marketing is the August Warren County drive open sion: $12 for adults Children 6-12: $6. Adult
The EDA is organizing a meeting of local
consultation for all vendors who submit FRONT ROYAL POLICE DEPARTMENT to the public:, Aug. 25th from 1pm – 7pm Season Tickets: $60 and Children Season
realtors to discuss: refining lines of com-
their contract before August 31; The River COMMUNICATION ALERT at The Apple House, 4675 John Marshall Tickets: $30 More at: http://www.nation-
munication, free marketing opportunities
95.3 is offering a special radio package to Hwy, Linden Rotary Club. alsheepdogfinals.com/ and: http://www.
Chief Richard H. Furr of the Front Royal for available commercial and industrial
participants and a great deal for advertis- bellegrove.org/
Police Department announces that his listings through EDA’s web site, populating
ing in the Northern Virginia daily is also be Again this year the merchants of Royal
department will be participating in the up- downtown properties and other ways the
available. Get the most out of your TradeF- Plaza Shopping Center are hosting their YOU TALKED AND WE LISTENED! - An-
coming CHECKPOINT:STRIKEFORCE real estate community, Downtown Front
est experience. For more information, con- summer concert series. All our concerts are nouncing the 4th Annual Dale Carnegie
campaign which is set to begin on August Royal, Regional Planning Commission and
tact Pam at 540-635-3185 or send an email free to the public, alcohol free events. We Course...with a new twist. The word-fa-
20th and last through Labor Day. “The pur- EDA can assist each other. For more infor-
to priffle@frontroyalchamber.com give goody bags to the first 75 people. They mous leadership, human relations and
pose of this campaign is to make motor- mation, contact Marla Jones at EDA, 540-
ists aware that driving impaired is a crime 635-2182 or jones@wceda.com. are to bring their own blankets or chairs. communications program is returning to
NEW TEACHER RECEPTION- AUGUST
that we take very serious. Our department Concerts run from 6pm - 8pm postponed if Winchester on Sept. 13. Experience the re-
25, 2010
has taken a “ZERO TOLERANCE” stance Main Street Daily Grind is pleased to an- rain. Below are the dates and groups that vised session that is now just 8 weeks! The
against impaired driving and if a driver is nounce the latest addition to their coffee will be performing at the shopping center. new program will still move participants far
Approximately 70 new teachers and staff
found to be under the influence of alcohol, menu – French Press coffee … to go! Stop The Warren County Animal Shelter will also beyond their comfort zone, reach for am-
will join Warren County Public Schools,
they will be arrested.” Chief Furr also adds in and try the French Press coffee in it’s be available with information on pet adop- bitious goals and guide them to be more
Randolph-Macon Academy and Riverfront
“We are very proud to partner with B.J. own special cup. Enjoy the full bodied taste tions and collecting supplies needed for effective presenters, decision makers,
Christian School for the 2010-2011 school
Sager to continue to keep our community of French press on the go! Don’t forget the shelter.(ex: old towels, blankets, toys, problem solvers, confident contributors and
year. We are asking the business com-
safe.” Traffic Enforcement Officer Donald about Two-Stamp Tourism Tuesday. Get pet food) - Aug.t 28, 2010 Five of a Kind valuable team members. The once a week
munity to show support for the educators
Orye states “We have partnered up with double stamps on your coffee card all day (Blue Grass) tentative - Sept. 11, 2010 Val- sessions still capture the same energy, en-
of our community by sponsoring these
B. J. Sager Distributing of Winchester to on Tuesday and come by to see Mario from erie Van Fange (Classic rock, inspirational, thusiasm and spark necessary to survive
new teachers. Along with your financial
help us to get the word out. Last year, 316 The River 95.3 as they broadcast live The country) and thrive in these tough times. The foun-
donations, you are welcome to supply
people lost their lives in a crash which al- Valley News at Noon and Tourism Tuesday dation remains....it’s now just in a concen-
door prizes or items for the welcome bags.
cohol was a contributing factor. We want to from Noon til 1pm every week. Main Street Around Your Kitchen is happy to be part- trated version. (The tuition has also been
Available Sponsorships: A+ Event Spon-
prevent these types of crashes. We want Daily Grind is located at 215 E. Main St. nering with New Look Kitchen & Bath to reduced to just $1,595!) This program is
sorship, $250 (includes: display table,
motorists to have a good Labor Day week- Find them on Facebook at www.Facebook. offer a Wood Fire Oven Cooking Class! certified for college credit, HRCI, CPE, PMI
event recognition, promotional item in wel-
end, but if you are going to drink, drink re- com/MainStreetDailyGrind for daily lunch This class will be held at New Look Kitchen and other professional credits. For ques-
come bags, admission for up to 5 guests
sponsibly. Have an alternate plan to travel specials. & Bath, 322 N. Royal Ave. Any previous tions, enrollments or preview information,
and banner displayed at the event. Teacher
instead of driving if you consume alcohol.” customer of New Look Kitchen & Bath is please call Darryl Glick at 800-296-2188
Sponsorship is ONLY $25 & includes one
Orye also adds “During this time frame, The Blue Ridge Arts Council announces the eligible for a free seat in the class providing ext 13 or e-mail at darryl.glick@dalecarn-
admission to the event and item in the wel-
drivers can expect to see extra officers on Gazebo Gatherings schedule for the entire you sign up in time! Non-customers is $45 egie.com.
come bags. Also we are looking for door
prize donations and items for the goodie patrol as well as some checkpoints at vari- summer season: August 20—Magick Kat per person. The evening will start with a
ous times and locations.” Driving impaired Driving acoustic Cosmic American mu- wine tasting in the Showroom and then you TOWN OF FRONT ROYAL
bags. If you are interested in sponsor-
ing the New Teacher Reception, contact is a Class 1 Misdemeanor for a first and sic—equal parts brain and brawn; Aug. will move to the outdoor patio and learn to
the Chamber at 540-635-3185 or email second offense and a felony for a third or 27—Glass Onion Songs of the Beatles per- make appetizers & pizzas on the Outdoor Monday, August 23rd, 7 p.m. at the Gov-
priffle@frontroyalchamber.com. We would subsequent offense and will result in a li- formed live. Concert Times are 7 pm and Wood Fire Oven! Please call 540-635- ernment Center
like to thank the following sponsors to date: cense suspension, fines, and jail time. “At no admission charge, but donations grate- 5971 to reserve your seat!
Warren Memorial Hospital, The River 95.3 B.J. Sager Inc, we’re committed to keeping fully accepted! Where: Town Commons, UPCOMING EVENTS
FM, BB & T, McAlister’s Deli, CenturyLink, our roadways safe, Labor Day and every Main and Chester Streets, Front Royal, Vir- Anytime Fitness is offering 1 free week of
Weichert Realtors – Melanie Hamel, Blake day.” says Laura Frappollo, Corporate ginia. For information or concert weather 24/7 access membership and a free per- August 25. New Teacher Reception, 4 p.m.
& Co. Hair Spa, Front Royal Federal Credit Social Responsibility Coordinator at B.J. updates please contact 540-635-9909. sonal training session. Mark your calendar at Skyline High School

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Tree Stewards Set for Learning basic anatomy and will be discussed and demon- but are invited to become Tree
biology of trees is part of the fo- strated. Soil and water issues will Steward Interns, and then Certi-
“All About Trees” 2010 Class cus of the 2010 “All About Trees” be taught. And you will begin to fied Tree Stewards after 25 hours
class offered by the Front Royal/ learn how to recognize threats to of volunteer service.
There was a time when fond Warren County Tree Stewards. trees—and how best to deal with There is a $50 charge which cov-
memories associated with trees The course will also teach how them. ers the course manual and other
were mostly about picnics on to identify tree species. Learn fi- The course starts on Tuesday, study materials ($75 for a couple
warm spring days, shady sum- nally how to tell the sugar maples September 14, 6:45 pm at the taking the course together and
mer strolls, spectacular vistas of from the silver maples. See the Warren County Government sharing materials). You may also
fall color, or fragrant evergreen difference between the Virginia Center on Commerce Ave. (across take individual classes at $7 each.
decorations for winter holidays. Pine and the Eastern White. from the Post Office) and contin- To register, please call (540) 635-
They still are. But today we are Find out whether that space ues on Tuesday evenings through 9930 (Margaret) or (540) 636-
also presented with a growing around your house is better for October 26, 2010. In addition, 7079 (Joan).
Ask
understanding of some of the the colorful spring Redbud dis- there will be six Saturday morn- For more information about
critical roles that trees play in play or the autumn dazzler, the ing sessions for mostly hands-on this group of volunteer “citizen
our environment—like, cleaning Scarlet Oak. The right tree for the experience. The course is taught foresters” caring for public trees,
Stewart
the air we breathe! A long list of right spot will be taught. by Tree Stewards and ISA Certi- visit the website at www.trees-
beneficial tree functions stretches Finally, learn how to keep trees fied Arborists, and qualifies for frontroyal.org or e-mail at frwc-
from protecting our water supply healthy and safe with the latest ISA continuing education cred- treestewards@comcast.net
to hosting the caterpillars of but- accepted “best practices”. Correct its. On completion of the course,
terflies. planting, mulching, and pruning graduates have no obligation to,
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Fri Aug 20, 2010 9am - 1pm Farmers Market days. 95.3 - the River radio sta- 22630. The Front Royal Farmers 6pm - 8pm Summer Concert.
tion. Hear the latest tourism Market begins today and will be Royal Plaza Shopping Center in
Forecast for 22630 (92° | 66°) Main Street Front Royal, Virginia. related news and events every open until Oct. 28. More Infor- Front Royal, Virginia. Listen to
The Front Royal Farmers Market Tuesday at 12:30!If you can’t lis- mation at www.frontroyalfarmers music tonight on the grassy area
2pm - 4pm Vino E Formaggio begins today and will be open un- ten live check out the podcasts market.com. of Royal Plaza ShoppingCenter.
Wine Tasting124 E. Main Street. tilOctober 30. More Information athttp://www.theriver953online. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets,
Always Free, Always Fun! www. at www.frontroyalfarmers market. com/ 3pm - 7pm Front Royal Farmers picnic baskets, etc and enjoythe
vinoeformaggio.com 635-2812. com. Market. Town Commons, Down- outdoor venue. Music/Entertain-
3pm - 4pm Lego Mania. Samuels town Front Royal. ment suitable for all ages. Noal-
7pm - 9pm Gazebo Gathering- 9am - 1pm Front Royal Farmers Public Library Front Royal, Virgin- cohol or pets allowed. No admis-
Main Street Front Royal, Virginia. Market. Town Commons, Down- ia. Lego Mania. Children ages 10 4:30pm - 5:30pm Story Time. sion. Sponsored by the Royal
Enjoy music at the Gazebo to- town Front Royal. and up are invited to bring in their Samuels Public Library Front PlazaShopping Center. Tonight’s
night located at Main/Chester best Lego creations to show off, Royal, Virginia. Today is Big Kid’s Entertainment is Five of a Kind
Streets -Downtown Front Royal. 12:30pm - 8pm Scooter Jam. build new ones and enter to win Story time for ages 6 and up. (Blue Grass)
FREE and open to the public. Warren County Skate Park in a Lego set. Them: Ancient Egypt.
Sponsored by theBlue Ridge Arts Front Royal, Virginia. Warren Sun Aug 29, 2010
Council. Entertainment provided County Parks/Recreation Depart- 7:30pm - 8:30pm Air Show Vol- Fri Aug 27, 2010
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acoustic Cosmic American music Jam” at the Warren County Skate Government Center in Front 1pm - 2pm Puppet/Variety Show. Flea Market. Warren County
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