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The crowd mills over silent auction items and food before the live bidding began. Auctioneer Tom Eschelman and St. Lukes Director Glenn Burdick may be wondering how the bidding would go on the 1969 VW Bug Burdick put up for auction - it went well. By Carol Ballard Warren County Report Upstairs at the Front Royal Fire and Rescue Hall, supporters gathered last Saturday night for an evening of companionship and to bid on donated items at the annual benefit dinner and auction for the 15-year-old St. Luke Community Clinic. Im very pleased with the turnout for the auction and to see everyone enjoying the good food, said Executive Director Dr. Glenn Burdick. He noted that the Sept. 4 event was the first time it had been held inside and had the highest attendance since the fundraisers began. Folks crowded around tables where a huge variety of items were displayed for silent bidding. For the live auction, several local artists donated paintings and sculptures and others donated active participation treats like paid date nights at restaurants or golfing and ski days and passes to Disney World. The top donated item was an antique 1969 Volkswagen Beetle convertible, lovingly restored by Dr. Burdick, who bought it in the 1990s and painted it Tornado Red. It brought in his asking price at $5,000 and now belongs to Raymond Heflin and his family. Im pleased it went to a young family with children who I know will enjoy it, said Burdick. Other items were displayed and the evening, according to Glenn, was a huge success. He was estimating that the 175 people who participated would help to bring in the $8-30,000 St. Luke needs for general operating expenses. They did that and more. The total raised at the live auction was $10,000 and overall $37,000 was raised for the clinic. For those not familiar with St. Luke Community Clinic, it is located at 316 N. Royal Ave. and provides free medical care and discounted or free prescription medication for eligible adult Warren County residents, aged 18 to 64 who have no health insurance. One stipulation is that the total family income must be less than 00 per cent of the Federal Poverty Level. Grateful clients at St. Luke have responded with these answers to a routine question: What would you do for health care if St. Luke Community Clinic did not exist? Nothing. I would probably have to suffer until I couldnt anymore, wrote one. At this point in my life I would probably go into a diabetic coma. I would be lost, replied another. Burdick added that the clinic can use more volunteers. In addition to doctors and nurses, they need screeners who will interview people for eligibility. Also needed are people to do office work, prepare meals, help with grounds keeping and maintain the building. For information, call Volunteer Coordinator Cher Kennedy for an application at St. Luke Community Clinic (540) 636-435 or visit http:// www.saintlukeclinic.org
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Im looking forward to it. I think the town has assembled a good staff that is dedicated and professional and I look forward to working with them. Doug Napier on his new job
Bank building in distress? - not if the towns bid is accepted. By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report About five years after Blair Mitchell moved across town to take the job of county attorney replacing Doug Napier, Napier has moved a shorter distance from the Pond, Athey, Athey & Pond law offices across the street into town hall to take Mitchells old job as town attorney. It may not rival blockbuster sports trades or be a trade at all but a municipal government fantasy league website indicates a direct Mitchell for Napier trade was held up in 006 by a disagreement over the number of draft picks that would have accompanied one of the players across town (kidding folks dont look for that website, it doesnt exist). Mitchell raised eyebrows when he resigned as town attorney during a high-turnover period among town staff (particularly town manager, four interim, acting or permanent within two years) to move into what at least appeared to be a more stable county government environment. Not that things have been all that stable around town hall lately, with four department heads leaving within a year of the firing of Town Manager Michael Graham; three of whom IT, attorney and planning director left within two months of each other this summer. But at least the town now has its top two administrative positions, manager and attorney, filled without the words acting or interim prefacing them. Mitchells January 007 move across town came after Napiers unexpected resignation as county attorney several months earlier. Napier resigned shortly after the firing of then county Human Resources Director Anita Mabie. But unlike on the town side at the time, the staff dominoes ceased tumbling in the WCGC after just two departures. Following a closed session on Sept.
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We asked Napier about his move back into municipal government after almost five years in private practice. Im looking forward to it. I think the town has assembled a good staff that is dedicated and professional and I look forward to working with them. Conspiracy? As for a mass-circulated e-mail alleging a good ole boy conspiracy installing the past county and Pond, Athey, Athey, Pond attorney in town hall, Napier said, I dont known anything about a good ole boy conspiracy. Id like to think I was appointed on merit Ive lived and practiced law here all my life. The town press release noted, Mr. Napier is a life-long resident of Front Royal and a graduate of Virginia Tech and Wake Forrest University School of Law Mr. Napier resides in Front Royal with his wife Kathy and has three children Brian, Adam, and Brooke as well as a grandson. Well, for some we guess that is the definition of being a good ole boy you are a lifelong local; you know a lot of people; so consequently you can have no professional ethics. But as with other past accusatory e-mails and statements from the source of the referenced e-mail, it is light on factual support but heavy on theory in forwarding its obsessively long, rambling, jailhouse lawyer-styled discourse. BB&T purchase Following the Sept. 6 closed session the town also authorized $1.5 million toward the purchase of the BB&T Bank building at 10 East Main Street. After BB&T announced its intention to leave the building in order to relocate to a new building under construction in the 5 North Commercial Corridor in Warren County, the town was facing the potential that the first two major buildings at the head of East Main would be empty the other is the longfloundering Afton Inn. However following the Sept. 6 funding approval, the town is in the process of negotiating the purchase of the building for $1,5,000 from BB&T. The balance between that amount and the $1.5 million figure would be for renovations and associated costs. If the purchase is made, a loan payment would be made over a 10-year period, according to the motion read into the record by Councilman Parker. On Sept. 8 Town Manager Steve Burke confirmed the town had made its offer and a contract was under legal review by both parties. Burke also confirmed the towns intention is to relocate and consolidate its administrative offices to the 10 East Main street location. That means town
staff from both town hall and the business building the finance department shares with Comcast Cable on North Royal Avenue would relocate into one location. Burke said the town currently has no plan to sell the current town hall but would consider its options with the business building where citizens can now make utility payments directly to finance department staff, and where Comcasts business office is. Perhaps ironically, the authorization to move on the BB&T purchase came not long after former Mayor Stan Brooks asked the town consider keeping the BB&T building as a private-sector business building, rather than municipal office space if it did follow through on a purchase. Brooks told council he believed as much as $50,000 to $75,000 in tax and other revenues could be lost by converting the building to public use. He questioned a potential negative effect on the commercial vibrancy of a downtown business district already struggling with county corridor competition and hard economic times for small businesses everywhere. I understand the impetus to buy it - but, Brooks said of the tax and commercial implications of a straight conversion to municipal ownership and use. He suggested if purchased, the town work with the Economic Development Authority to re-develop the building into another commercial use that would contribute to historic downtowns place as a thriving business center for the community. But alas, the opportunity was too much to pass up for a town government feeling the squeeze of staff space needs already sprawled into two locations. Again the vote was 50.
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Why do I feel like someones watching me? - Photo by Warren Brown By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report A proposal to use bow hunters to reduce the population of native whitetail deer utilizing properties within the Front Royal town limits as part of their habitat is under consideration by the town council. Town Police Lt. Clint Keller introduced representatives of involved organizations and public officials who oversee and sanction such operations elsewhere in the commonwealth to a town council work session on Sept. 19. In addition to Lt. Keller, himself a bow hunting enthusiast and supporter of the program, addressing council at the work session were Fred Frenzel, a game biologist for the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries, Whitney Wagoner of the Suburban Whitetail Management Program of Northern Virginia, and Wade Colton, president of the Massanutten Archery Club. Speakers stressed that the program does not enable public hunting within town limits, but rather initiates a strictly supervised program manned
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to authorize]? A half-acre buffer for authorization to implement the program on adjacent properties was discussed. In addition to more rural subdivisions with adequate spacing between homes, typical hunting sites described included sprawling corporate grounds and landfills where special ops hunting methods are utilized. Carson Lauder said he was satisfied with the safety standards described and thought harvesting deer under supervised standards was preferential to seeing the deer population ravaged by diseases associated with overpopulation or lying on the side of the road dying from collisions with cars. Shae Parker asked what town ordinance changes would be necessary to enable the programs implementa-
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tion. Acting Town Attorney George Sonnett said that with the program authorized at the state level and the local code acknowledging legal parameters locally or as otherwise authorized by state law it wasnt clear that a code change would be required. However Sonnett added that there could be some lingering liability issues the town would want to address by code. After thanking Keller for organizing the presentation, Tom Conkey said his major concern would be anything allowing uncontrolled hunting, adding his belief that this organization got its act together in presenting a viable alternative. In response to a question from Tom Sayre, organizers said there was no associated cost to landowners for allowing the program on their property. Darr suggested council review the program further with staff and bring the matter back to a second work session before making a final decision. One potential variable council may keep an eye on is public reaction. One deer culling program rep said, We try to be as transparent as possible. However he added that he would never go on TV again to explain the program in the wake of some unpleasant phone calls he got in response to a past appearance. There are anti-hunting elements out there, he pointed out. And apparently despite strict safety standards and the potential of vehicle collisons and diseased herds from uncontrolled overpopulation, the notion of bringing down Bambi doesnt sit well with that element.
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Warren Countys 175th Anniversary Planning Committee and the Warren County Judiciary will celebrate the Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Warren County Courthouse and the unveiling of ON TO THE SHENANDOAH by renowned Artist Mort Kunstler. Ceremonies will commence at 11:30 AM on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the historic courthouse at the corner of Main Street and Royal Avenue. The courthouse will
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Sam Parsons blows out candles on his 100-year birthday cake - I think he blew the middle zero candle over - still got good wind, eh, Sam! (at 100, blowing out three instead of 100 is NOT cheating)
By Carol Ballard Warren County Report Stewart Sam Parsons sat sweetly smiling at his birthday celebration, on the 4th of September, a week and a day after he turned 100 years old. Ive enjoyed it, but if not for the Good Lord and his Son, I wouldnt be here today, he said. He was wearing a cheerful red shirt, enjoying the attention and praise of family and friends and eating ice cream with his favorite yellow birthday cake. Patsy, his wife of 17 years had the idea to give him a celebration at the Rivermont Baptist Church, where they met. She got things going a few weeks ahead of time by putting out the word that anyone who knew him and wanted to give him a birthday card, could bring it to Martins Food Market in Front Royal. Since he only retired from there at a still-active 98, there were a lot of people who not only remembered him, but remembered him kindly. He got 35 cards, she said. Family from far parts of West Virginia who hadnt seen each other or him for a while got to visit and gathered around where he was sitting. They leaned across the table to wish him happy birthday and talk over old times and tell stories of their own.
They attributed his longevity to a life of clean living and hard work. He never smoked or drank - well, just water - and wouldnt even drink soda or coffee, wouldnt take anything into his body that would harm it, said his nephew Bob Parsons. Bobs wife Barbara noted that he had inspired them to become involved in the church. I never saw him lose his temper, and he never said a mean word to anyone either, she said. They presented him with a Living Legend T-shirt for the occasion. His physician Dr. Guna Subedi from Front Royal also came to show his respects. He just loves him a lot and came by to say Hi and Happy Birthday. It was a very sweet thing for him to do, said Patsy. Since the church was a big part of his life, it was fitting that the party be held in the original building across the street from the present chapel where he was on hand to lay the first brick and be involved in its construction. As for the working part, Sam never stopped until he had to. In 199 as a teenager, he was hired on at the American Viscose plant in Parkersburg, West Virginia. It was hard work and I had big wages, made cents an hour to start! he said with a laugh. He ended up working for the com-
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We did not receive a reply prior to publication. Sanctions? During our lag time in reaching Henderson we spoke to one current Republican Committee member and fellow Holloway town councilman, Hollis Tharpe. Responding to an e-mail request for a reaction to Holloways Party shift and unexpected run as a Democrat for county office, in an Aug. 5 phone conversation Tharpe told us he sup-
ported Holloways run for the North River seat and was sure the vice mayor would do a good job as a county supervisor. We asked Tharpe if he was still a Republican Committee member. Still a Republican member he assured us, if not a regular attendee at recent committee meetings. Recalling an ugly in-house stink several years earlier when a sitting committee vice chair (Tom Sayre) resigned amidst allegations he was supporting a non-Republican, ironically Democrat Glenn White against then
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action forward. Then it must be on the table for 30 days before we can act on it. Then a vote of two-thirds of those present would be required to officially remove the person from the committee, Henderson explained. Motive? As for a possible explanation of Holloways abrupt change of Party affiliations and move on his new Partys nomination against a sitting Democratic incumbent, Henderson said, Its just a strange situation. Thats the $64 question why didnt he run for the Republican nomination? Prominent local Republicans Athey, Tederick and Carter all said they had been aware for a number of months that Holloway was pondering a North River run for county office but had assumed it would be as a Republican. Henderson said that no, Holloway had not filed for the Republican nomination for North River supervisor. As the filing deadline approached Dan Murray did file to fill the unexpected lack of a North River nominee
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extremely difficult with so many people having access to money. After review of this matter, I have concluded that to avoid the appearance of impropriety and to safeguard their property SFVFD should take appropriate measures to improve its accounting and operational practices but that no criminal charges would result from this audit. The Clarke County Sheriff s Office is still investigating the theft of cash and gasoline from SFVFD. Those criminal investigations will continue. Warren County Administrator Doug Stanley responded to Perkas press release: I have read the press release from Ms. Perka, the Clarke County Commonwealth Attorney. While their review of the audit of the Shenandoah Farms Volunteer Fire Department (SFVFD) did not uncover any irregularities that would warrant criminal charges at this time, we remain concerned with the general lack of oversight and management of the Departments finances and operations. This includes both the taxpayer contributions of Clarke and Warren Counties and the funds raised through their fundraising activities. We are also extremely concerned about the allegations of theft from the station that are currently be investigated. We will be working with Clarke County to develop a path forward and possibly procedures to determine the level of oversight that we would like to put in place to ensure improvement to the accounting and operational practices of the department to a level that we are comfortable with and that will pro-
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throughout the corridor. Examples of specific projects that could be funded through toll revenues include widening I95 between I-95 and the North Carolina border, enhancing Intelligent Transportation Systems and installing over-height detectors on bridges, shoulder widening and the installation of guardrails, and improving pavements on more than 700 lane-miles within the corridor. The entire I-95 corridor averages a level of service of D and some more urban portions are F during peak periods, said Secretary Connaughton. This level of service is unacceptable anywhere, let alone on the most traveled corridor in Virginia. The ability to implement tolling will provide the revenues necessary to improve I-95. FHWA Administrator Mendezs letter outlined important steps to be taken by VDOT before full approval is granted. By granting VDOT conditional provisional approval, USDOT is reserving a slot in the Interstate Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program. This reservation will allow VDOT to undertake necessary studies. The Interstate Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program is a federal demonstration program that provides authority for only three states to toll Interstate facilities. Once the statutory provisions of the program are satisfied, the opportunity for tolling will be available. VDOT will work closely with FHWA to complete the steps outline by Administrator Mendez, as well as any necessary environmental documents, said VDOT Commissioner Greg Whirley. Our goal is to complete these steps as quickly as possible so we can develop and implement a satisfactory toll agreement with the FHWA. Speaking about todays announcement, Governor McDonnell said, I-95 is one of the most important and heavily traveled highway corridors in the country, linking population and commercial centers up and down the East Coast. Limited funds and growing capital and maintenance needs have led to deficient pavements and structures, congestion, higher crash density and safety concerns. This approval is a major step toward funding critical capacity and infrastructure improvements needed in this corridor. The
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By Roger Bianchini Warren County Report At a joint work session on Sept. 8 the Front Royal Town Council and Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority pondered the towns future and the EDAs possible role in that future. High on the priority list of town concerns submitted for discussion were the status of revenue
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EDA board member Bill Sealock theres a downtown or if they observed, Front Royal is now a know, rarely visit it, it was obdrive through on south side to served. the Skyline Drive. We may have to look at radical Creating tourist a tourist friend- rezoning to attract young profesly environment and attractions to sionals who like not having a yard bring those tourists in seemed to to mow or walking to Martins to be a consensus we could have a shop, Darr commented. (Civil War) reenactment in town rather than make it difficult or Connector Rd., Afton Inn impossible by code restrictions. Observing the meeting, forAs for the other main topics, mer EDA board member Bill McDonald said it appears the Barnett commented that he had EPA may not make the ROW for run across a re-enactment of the the Kendrick-Kerfoot connecleast not yet. Battle of Front Royal being staged tor at the west side of the Royal LIBRA (September 23 to October in Luray. 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issue for Duncan is the fact that even when the county takes on such additional funding in 1999 it was the airport, animal control and parks and recreation town citizens, who are also county citizens, continued to fund 40 to 50 percent of those functions through their county taxes. Duncan believes that this fundamental double taxation of town citizens for their dual citizenship has never been factored into how the town and its people shoulder the burden of out-oftown development enabled by the extension of town utilities into the county. A head knocker Parker asked that council keep this subject as a matter of monthly discussion. The mayor agreed and no one expressed dissent. However Tharpe also suggested the water policy/5 corridor topic be scheduled for discussion at a coming council retreat. The mayor agreed the topic would take more than the normal amount of time generally allotted for council work session agenda items. This is probably going to take more than two or three hours it is going to be a head knocker, Darr observed. The question remains, which council heads are capable of having any comprehension knocked in, or political self-interest knocked out of them?
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By Carol Ballard Warren County Report Candy Howland of Sun Studio Framing hung the work of local painter Danny Mulvena and celebrated the show with food and
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county to the tune of $08,000. On July 8 Ledbetter ruled that Horton, who purchased residential development rights from original project owner Blue Ridge Shadows LLC., did not have to pay the disputed fee for future construction of the remaining 173 units approved as part of the residential aspect of the threepronged Blue Ridge Shadows project a lost revenue stream of $69,000. In making his ruling on the second aspect of the case, Ledbetter wrote, It would be grasping at straws to come up with an application of some exception to the voluntary payment doctrine
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some other immediate and urgent necessity for it. Although Horton representatives met with County officials in the spring of 006 and disputed its obligation to pay the fees, and its attorney wrote a letter of protest in September of 006, Horton nevertheless paid the $4,000 fee 5 times in 006, 007, 008, and once in 010, the judge observed. Drawing on precedent at the state level, Judge Ledbetter ruled Virginias voluntary payment doctrine does not cover a desire to develop ones property on a self-imposed schedule. At no time was Hortons property in danger of seizure or of any other proceedings or actions; rather, the County simply maintained the position that it would not issue building permits without the fee, Ledbetter wrote in his Sept. 6 ruling. History The fee of $4,000 was added to an original proffer of $8,000 per unit by the county in lieu of an earlier requirement the original developer build a private central water-sewer treatment plant. Warren County says we have an agreement with Blue Ridge Shadows that if we delete proffer E (construction of the central water-sewer package plant) we are compensated in this amount You cant call it a hook-up fee, theres nothing to hook up to [because the county has no central water-sewer system], Ledbetter observed on July 8. During subsequent negotiations, which the county was excluded from, the Town of Front Royal agreed to allow the development to hook into its central water-sewer system. As reported elsewhere in this issue, that sysNorth Corridor to accommodate residential growth patterns outlined in the countys Comprehensive Development Plan. However based on consultant study and associated costs of developing its own water-sewer system the county eventually abandoned that idea.
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Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. Journey with Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientists as they travel the globe to study and protect species and ecosystems: Share their adventures during this FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Science Lecture Series. Tonight is Lawrence Layman - BlackFooted Ferret -Celebrating 30 Years of Conservation Success. Seating is limited. Please arrive early. For more information visit www.nationalzoo.si.edu/ activitiesandevents/lectures/SCBILectures.cfm or by calling (540)635-6540. Thursday, October 6, 2011 9am - 10am Tourism Committee. Chamber Office. 10:15am - 11:15am Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. Today is Toddler Story Time. Theme: Farm Animals. 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library, Front Royal. Today is Preschool Story Time. Theme: Farm Animals. 3pm - 7pm Farmers Market. Main Street, Front Royal. Today is the Farmers Market in Downtown Front Royal behind the Gazebo Area located at Main/Chester Streets. 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Dear Stewart, Whats this talk about a bike gang coming to Front Royal? Pedaled Hi Pedaled, You must have heard about the STIHL Tour Des Trees, a group of bicyclists who are riding to raise funds for tree research. In its 0th running, this years Tour will start on October nd in Virginia Beach. Seven days and 485 miles later, the riders will end their challenge at the National Mall. This event benefits the TREE Fund, which is devoted to tree research and educational endow-
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CHARGER
UP TO OFF MSRP
3 TO CHOOSE
ASK US ABOUT
2011
2011
OFF MSRP
2,800
3,100
2011
8,800
5 TO CHOOSE
22,383
Stock #11JP215
2011
300 LIMITED
UP TO
$
CHALLENGER R/T
5.7 V8 Hemi, 6-Spd, RWD, PW, PL, PS, UConnect, Bluetooth, Sirius XM. MSRP $30,820 NOW
$
2012
2011
OFF MSRP
4,400
HEMI
WRANGLER 4X4
UP TO
$
2011
OFF MSRP
Stock #12CG12
3,000
2500 SLT BIGHORN 4X4 6.7L Turbo Diesel, 6-Spd Auto, PW,
3 TO CHOOSE
30,282
3 TO CHOOSE
PL, PS, 9 Speaker 506W Alpine Sound System, Chrome Side Steps, Power Heated Tow Mirrors, $10,000 OFF Remote Start. MSRP $53,530 NOW
43,530
Stock #11R419
2011
GRAND CARAVAN
UP TO OFF MSRP
2 TO CHOOSE
2011
2011
OFF MSRP
3,000
4,500
OFF MSRP
4,100
Price includes all rebates and incentives. Rebates are in lieu of discounted finance rates. TAX, TAGS & TITLE FEES not included. Offers expire 10/03/2011.
707 COMMERCE AVE. FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA FRONT ROYAL 635-4158 WINCHESTER 888-862-7569 WWW.MARLOWMOTOR.COM
Monday thru Friday: 7:00 am til 7pm Saturday: 8am til 5pm
Based on retail of price. Not to exceed 10% off total parts and labor. Excludes retail parts, tires, collision/body shop parts and service. See service advisor for details.
Plus any applicable tax, shop supplies and environmental fees. One coupon per visit. Coupon must be present prior to service write-up. Not valid in conjunction with any other coupons or in-store specials. Good only at MARLOW MOTER COMPANY.
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