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7-9 Board chairman to resign 6 Economy hits 14 school budget Congressman: Derek Wells’ life Some Wall St. on the road with tycoons should Josh Turner 15 go to prison North Corridor lawsuit 16 Advertise in Warren County Report 5 4 0 - 6 3 6 - 1 0 1 4 10 warrencountyreport.com/adinfo 22 Page  • Warren County Report • Mid October, 2008 Buracker Construction LLC Invites you to attend our Fall Open House!

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9/20/08 October 4, 2008. Office was also presented with a board of the Virginia Tobacco Samuel’s Public Library develop- The day will begin at Hands to special recognition award from Settlement Foundation for a ment . By serving on the VTSF Arrested Create with a step-by-step draw- The Warren Coalition/Youth in board, her goal is to help Warren ing lesson with Ute Lease, Artist Action Program for its contin- County youth be aware of and A Front Royal man was arrested in Residence. The children will ued efforts in curbing underage learn about the harmful effects Saturday morning September 20, create a one-of-a-kind lion face drinking and DUIs. of smoking. She intends to work 2008 for a charge stemming from plate. Hands to Create will fire with any organizations on writ- an altercation that occurred at the pottery and the keepsake can 9/26/08 ing proposals to receive grants. 1412 Anderson Street in Front be picked up a week later. The Programs are available for use in Royal, according to Front Royal Five Rings Arts & Education bus National Zoo’s CRC preping the school system, youth groups Police Chief Ronald A. William- will pick up the children at Hands for Annual Autumn Festival or any service organization. Her son. to Create and transport them to job on the regional board is to re- At approximately 3:56 a.m. of- the Five Rings Very Little Theatre The National Zoo’s Conserva- view proposals and issue grants ficers with the Front Royal - Po for a brown bag lunch and the tion and Research Center and to organizations in the Northern lice Department responded to 1:30PM performance of Andro- Friends of the National Zoo will Region of the commonwealth. the area for a report of a fight in cles and the Lion. Children 3-6 hold their annual Autumn Con- 9/30/08 progress which was updated to must be accompanied by an adult servation Festival Oct. 4-5, from a stabbing prior to their arrival. throughout the day. Children 7 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. three year time period. South is Fall Used Book Sale Upon arrival, officers found the and older may be dropped off at This is the only time of the year a member of the Front Royal Ki- owner of the residence, Anthony Hands to Create at 11AM and that the 3,200-acre research cen- wanis club where she has spear- Samuel’s Public Library will B. Brady Jr. (29 years old) and the picked up at 2:45 at Five Rings ter for endangered wildlife and headed many projects involving hold it’s Fall Used Book Sale on suspect, Charles Mickey Talbott Very Little Theatre. Tickets for habitats, located in Front Royal, children, including a $10,000 Thursday, October 16 through of 18 East Prospect Street, Front the day include pottery, art les- Va., is open to the public. The donation to Front Royal’s new Sunday, October 19. There will be Royal, 22 years old, engaged in a son, transportation and refresh- Conservation and Research Cen- fight. After separating the two, ment during intermission at the ter (CRC) runs one of the world’s Mr. Brady was found to have mul- show. Tickets are $30 per child. most extensive programs on con- tiple stab wounds and Mr. Talbott Parents can register their chil- servation biology research and had injuries to his facial area. dren for the event either through focuses on topics such as ecology Both men were transported Hands to Create: 636-4466 or monitoring, animal reproduction, to Warren Memorial Hospital Five Rings Very Little Theatre: nutrition and genetic diversity. where Talbott was treated and 636-2787. Facilities at the Conservation and released. Mr. Brady was flown to Research Center include a global Winchester Medical Center Certificate of Appreciation mapping laboratory, a veterinary where he remains in the hospital. clinic and several field stations Criminal Investigations Sgt. The Virginia Sheriffs Associa- and ecology-monitoring areas. Clint Keller obtained a warrant tion’s 75th conference was held in Visitors can talk one-on-one from the magistrate charging Mr. Roanoke, VA on September 15- with world-famous scientists, Talbott with Felony Aggravated 17, 2008. At the convention the explore the tools and technol- Malicious wounding. Mr. Talbott Virginia State Police “Operation ogy used to understand animals was arrested and is being held in Heatwave” Program recognized and their habitats and get a sneak the Warren County Jail with no Sheriff McEathron and Deputy peak at a few of CRC’s endangered bond, pending a court hearing Larry Funk with a certificate of animals. The festival also features on Monday 9/22/2008 in Warren appreciation and the third place kid-friendly activities including a County Court. trophy for the region in recogni- play and scavenger hunt. Investigators are continuing this tion of outstanding efforts to Help A $30 car pass, which covers investigation and anyone with in- Eliminate Auto Theft (H.E.A.T.) up to six people, is required for formation is requested to contact in Warren County and the Com- admission and can be purchased lead investigator, Inv. Kevin Nice- monwealth of Virginia. at http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Ac- warner at the Front Royal Police tivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/ Department Criminal Investiga- MADD ACF or at the Front Royal/War- tions Division at 540-636-2208 or ren County Visitor’s Center, lo- 540-635-2111. Warren County Sheriff Daniel cated at 414 E. Main St. in Front T. McEathron announces that Royal. 9/22/08 on Monday, September 15, 2008, Visit the National Zoo’s Web Deputy Brian Williams was rec- site http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Ac- Hands to Create ognized by Mothers Against tivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/ Drunk Drivers (MADD) at their ACF for more details or call (540) Great Opportunity for Local Annual Law Enforcement Awards 635-6573. The National Zoo’s Children to Celebrate Nation- Ceremony at James Madison Uni- Conservation and Research Cen- al Arts & Humanities Month. versity in Harrisonburg. Deputy ter is located at 1500 Remount Hands to Create and Five Rings Williams was presented with Road, just off of Route 522 in Very Little Theatre to Offer a Day an Outstanding Achievement Front Royal, Va. of Interactive Art on Oct 4th. Award for his efforts in making Hands to Create and Five Rings the Front Royal/Warren County 9/29/08 Very Little Theatre announced community a safer place. This is today they will hold a special day the second consecutive year that Mary Ellen South of interactive art for children in MADD has presented Deputy celebration of National Arts & Williams with this award. Mary Ellen South has been ap- Humanities Month on Saturday, The Warren County Sheriff’s pointed to serve on the regional Page  • Warren County Report • Mid October, 2008

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a preview sale for members of the The subject was driving a blue ny will be held on Friday October of the playground components, Friends of Samuels Library from or grayish colored station wagon. 3rd--Wildcat Stadium--prior to and club members will also pro- 2-5pm on Thursday October 16. The subject was described as an the start of the Warren County vide time and equipment for site The sale will open to the public Indian male, clean cut, medium varsity home football game vs. preparation. Ron Mabry, a charter Warren on Thursday, October 16 from 5- height with a small build and a James Wood. (The official start member and charter president of 8pm. The sale will open on Friday moustache who spoke English time of the dedication ceremony the Rotary Club of Linden, is co- County Report and Saturday from 10am-5pm very well. He was wearing tan is 7:10 pm.) ordinating the playground proj- and on Sunday from 1-5pm, Sun- pants, a sweater with a horse ect for the club. The District 7570 Readership: 20,000 and growing. day will be “Bag Day” when you print on the front, a blue jacket, Linden Rotary Club Receives Community Project Grant funds Warren County’s leading newspaper. can fill out a bag with books and and brown shoes at the time of Grant for Playground Project are provided as a 50-50 match purchase them for $1.00. The sale the incident. The subject left the with club funding. 122 W 14th Street, Box 20 will be held in the Library’s meet- residence on foot as the vehicle he The Rotary Club of Linden has Rotary International District Front Royal, VA 22630 ing room. More info: Barbara Ec- was in earlier had disappeared. received a $3,000 Community 7570 covers Western Virginia (540) 636-1014 (540) 636-1042 fax ton 635-3153. Deputy Chief of Police Richard Project Grant from Rotary In- and Northwestern Tennessee H. Furr cautions citizens to re- ternational District 7570 to help with nearly 4,200 members and Published in a secret location in the 10/1/08 quest identification when some- fund a project to build the first 83 clubs. As a part of The Ro- greater metropolitan area of Limeton. one represents themselves as a playground in the Linden area. tary Foundation Grants system, Larceny government employee. “Most The Linden club started working District 7570 had about $37,000 Publisher & Editor-in-Chief: agencies provide employees with on plans for a playground about in available grant funding for the Daniel P. McDermott The Front Royal Police Depart- photo identification cards. Any- three years ago. Families living 2008-2009 program year to sup- [email protected] ment is investigating a larceny time there is a question or if the in Linden and the surrounding port short-term humanitarian that occurred on Thursday, Sep- homeowner feels uneasy, contact residential areas do not have any projects that benefit the commu- Managing Editor and Reporter: Roger Bianchini tember 25. The incident occurred the police department and we playground in the community for nity locally or overseas. The Lin- (540) 635-4835 in the Colonial Drive area at ap- will verify the subject’s employ- their children to use. The Rotary den club’s application was one of [email protected] proximately 5:41 PM. A male ment,” Furr said. club has already held two major 29 requesting more than $59,000 subject came to the homeowners’ Anyone with information on fundraising activities in support in Community Project Grant Advertising & Layout Manager: door and stated that he was an this incident should contact In- of this service project. Proceeds funding. Laura E. Flood employee of the Town of Front vestigator D. L. Fogle at 540-635- from the club’s Anniversary Ga- “The committee is impressed [email protected] Royal. The subject inquired as to 2208. For information on how to las in 2007 and 2008 were dedi- with the object and scope of the where the homeowners’ property protect yourself from this type of cated for the playground project, project to benefit children and Sales Manager: line was located. The homeown- crime, please contact Crime Pre- and a total of $25,880 was raised. adults in the community,” J. Ron- Leanne Bryant [email protected] ers walked to the back of the resi- vention Specialist Janice Hart at As noted in the grant applica- ald Ferrill, chair of the District’s dence and showed the subject the 540-631-2763. tion, the Linden club will partner Foundation Grants Subcommit- Assistant to the Publisher: property line. They were with the with Warren County government tee, stated in a letter announcing Ashley Lotts subject for about 15 minutes, dur- Dedication on the project. The playground the grant award. [email protected] ing which time the subject would will be located along Dismal Hol- The club anticipates schedul- use a cell phone on and off. In June 2008, the Warren Coun- low Road, about a half-mile from ing an official ground breaking to Billing: When questioned further by the ty School Board voted to name Route 55. It is part of a planned kick off the playground project in [email protected] homeowners, the subject’s em- the Warren County High School larger public-use project includ- the spring of 2009. ployment changed from working track in honor of Dr. John B. ing a school bus stop and park- The Rotary Club of Linden, Advertising: (540) 636-1014 for the town, to the county, and Blanton. Dr. Blanton’s career with ing area for parents as well as a originally sponsored by the Rota- www.warrencountyreport.com/adinfo finally the State of Virginia. After Warren County Public Schools “green area” for children to play ry Club of Front Royal, was char- the subject left, the homeowners has spanned over 40 years. He and a shelter. tered in April 2005 and has 38 Contributors: went back inside their residence served as a coach, teacher, As- Estimated cost for the play- members. Led by current presi- Paula Conrow, Features Writer and began to notice things were sistant Principal, Principal, Ad- ground project is $43,000, in- dent Stephanie Fretwell, the club Cassidy Custis, Entertainment Writer out of place. Subsequently, the ministrative Assistant to the cluding in-kind donations and meets each Wednesday at 7 a.m. Tony Elar, Cartoonist Extraordinaire homeowners found that jewelry Superintendent, Assistant Super- Rotarian work. Club members at The Apple House in Linden, Kevin S. Engle, Humor Columnist and cash had been taken from the intendent, and Interim Superin- will be involved with the actual VA. Leslie Fiddler, Writer residence. tendent. The dedication ceremo- construction and installation Bo Kane, Columnist Viviane Knight, Health Writer Ryan Koch, Cartoonist Extraordinaire Jim Smithlin, Writer Mary Ellen South, Poet Did you know Warren County Report is Timothy R. Thompson, Writer Matt Swain, Business Writer

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“And I would say even in these uncertain [economic] times, to have an issuer like that [VPSA] operating on your and a number of others in the pool’s behalf– that positions you to sort of get through these troubled times in the credit market.” – bond consultant Ted Cole on security of Virginia Public Schools Authority Schools bond pool

School bond issue approved on old WCHS renovations Market condition’s impact on municipal bonds still a wild card

to sort of get through these trou- the potential 40 to 50 year life of bled times in the credit market.” the renovated building (which Those troubled times got in- it seems somehow made its way creasingly uncertain just hours into a recent TV commercial). later as the U.S. House of Rep- “Even without the tax credits resentatives rejected a $700 bil- you’re in a better position finan- lion-plus bailout of the financial cially,” Cole commented as su- market amidst partisan political pervisors discussed the financial bickering and finger pointing implications of loss of the historic across both Congressional and tax credit. Executive Branch battle lines. Cole and Siegel were also part On the up side of the downside of the team that guided the coun- of the economy, it is still hoped ty through the $89 million bond that the overall economic down- issue to build the county’s two turn will help bring in lower, new high school that opened in rather than the higher construc- September 2007. tion bids the system experienced The 68-year-old community during the high school projects landmark that is the original during the market boom times of Warren County High School 2004-2006. looms over the intersection of But back in the 2008 economic Luray Avenue and Stonewall trenches at the Warren County Drive. It has stood vacant since Government Center, the bond closing its doors at the end of the consultants explained the com- spring 2007 semester. The cur- mon economic sense of their rent plan is to have the school recommendation. That common renovated as the first of two new sense includes a net bond payoff middle schools feeding the new from $2.41 million to $3.77 mil- Warren County and Skyline High According to plans old Warren County High School will reopen in 2010 as a reno- lion less than the other options. Schools. vated middle school not only pretty as a picture, but spruced up inside for a new That positive payoff includes At the special meeting School generations of students. Where between $23 million and $30 million that spruce potential eligibility for the low Superintendent Pamela McInnis up will cost remains to be seen. 3-percent interest, $7.5-million told the supervisors the WCPS Literary Loan. It also comes with- Administration’s hope was to out the $2.6 million Historic Tax have bids out by November so By Roger Bianchini school building programs. In ad- to occur. Credit, which it was argued, could that renovations could begin in Warren County Report dition to the added strength of Cole told the board the previous be a financial albatross anyway. early 2009. If that schedule is the combined AA financial rat- week had been an unusual one in That albatross would come maintained the building is sched- On Monday morning, Sept. ing allowing for a better interest the municipal bond market as the from additional renovation costs uled to open as a middle school 29th the Warren County Board rate, it keeps open the possibility U.S. and world financial markets associated with maintaining orig- for the Fall 2010 semester. of Supervisors voted unanimous- of still qualifying for the $7.5 mil- flirted with disaster. “It was a sce- inal aspects of the building such ly to authorize the issuance of lion state Literary Loan at a very nario where people are waiting as windows and doors tied to the Give your business the an “up to $30.15 million” bond low 3 percent interest rate. and seeing what is happening with Historic Tax Credit. It was also exposure it needs by for the renovation of old Warren Cole said a final attorney gener- a number of these events,” Cole pointed associated costs from placing an ad in the County High School. al’s opinion was expected shortly. said of the U.S. financial market only locally-owned retooled, older and leakier, if his- The Special Meeting was called If the VPSA Pool option ends up collapse. “Our expectation would newspaper in Warren toric doors and windows would after the board decided to delay eliminating the Literary Loan be that in time, and I don’t know County. continue to increase system costs a Sept. 16th vote to ascertain de- option, Cole said a second bond whether that’s a week, two weeks, Call 540-636-1014 through higher energy bills over clining economic market condi- could be taken out next year to or longer – but in time this mar- tion’s potential impacts on loan cover any additional costs over ket will come back to some nor- interest rates, as well as the po- the initial $23 million being ap- malcy and these programs should HANDGUN TRAINING tential of losing both a $2.6 mil- plied for. be able to move forward without NRA Certified Instructor with 13 years law enforcement experience lion state Historic Tax Credit and While the consultants said the much of an interruption. $7.5 million state Literary Loan interest rate on the remaining “And I would say that the VPSA Concealed Carry Courses • Beginners Courses under the three different financ- loan wouldn’t be locked in until Pool Program has a long history • Home Defense • Small Classes • 1 On 1 Range ing scenarios. the anticipated issue date of Oct. of issuing debts on behalf of lo- Instruction • Reasonable Prices • Ladies Welcome! At the special meeting Rich- 10, that rate could not go over 5.5 cal governments in Virginia. It mond bond consultants Ted Cole percent, still considered a his- carries a Double AA rating; it’s and Daniel Siegel recommended torically favorable rate. Should a known name in the municipal 540-636-9476 the county go with a Virginia Pub- interest rates go higher than 5.5 market. And I would say even in www.VirginiaPistol.com lic Schools Authority Pool option. percent, the VPSA would have these uncertain times, to have an That option allows the county to regroup and individual mu- issuer like that operating on your to combine with other Virginia nicipalities could reconsider their and a number of others in the FREE NRA 1 Year Membership municipalities seeking bonds on stance at higher rates were they pool’s behalf– that positions you for New Students! Page  • Warren County Report • Mid October, 2008

“It is with GREAT regret that I intend to resign from the Board on October Humane Society 3, 2008,” – HSWC Board President Douglas R. Scott in a Sept. 27th e-mail

Scott states intent to resign from humane society board Decision in limbo after sudden resignation of new shelter director requesting a special meeting to over the past few months. “I believe I am responsible for vote on the ouster of the current “The decision is not reversible, some of the continuing mess. I board was presented to Scott. but the date has obviously been taught the employees how to ‘em- Former shelter director and board changeable for a long time. I do power’ themselves but they even- member Kim Vohs presented not want to leave in the middle tually began to feel they were not the letter to Scott, according to of a mess when I think my pres- subject to Board decisions. I have another former shelter director, ence and ‘leadership’ can play tried to educate everyone on the Jeanette Farrell, who was also in an important part in helping the difference between a staff and attendance. Vohs, who preceded situation. I think the Board mem- board but there has been some Farrell as Wagner shelter director, bers would tell you that I have resistance. I believe everyone resigned in support of Farrell im- become an increasingly strong should be treated with respect, mediately after Farrell was asked leader over the past 12 months so I don’t regret making sure the to resign by the board on June 9. or so. This is because a firm hand staff received better pay, a place In the intervening three months became more and more neces- on the Board agenda where they open hostility between warring sary. My reputation among the could air their grievances, and so blocks aligned behind Scott and staff changed from an easy-go- forth. Had I realized that it could the current board or Farrell and ing, staff-friendly president to a Vohs have escalated leaving the tough, demanding one. See Scott, pg 7 Wagner shelter “spinning in the middle” as Zaluzney observed in explaining her sudden decision More than to leave. 10,000 babies Scott elaborates Humane Society of Warren County Board President have met their mothers Douglas R. Scott during Sept. 24 press conference in- at Warren Memorial Hospital. In an Oct. 1 e-mail Scott elabo- troducing new Julia H. Wagner Animal Shelter Direc- rated on his decision to resign, tor “Tammy” Zaluzney. Within six day Zaluzney had its implications on the current resigned and Scott had announced his intention of board, and the ongoing issues at resigning amidst power struggle within humane soci- the Wagner animal shelter. His ety membership. comments are included below in Surprised? their entirety. By Roger Bianchini society issues had caused him to “At least six months ago, I told Warren County Report fall behind in keeping up with his the Board that I would need to own group’s work. resign because HSWC business This paper was notified by “It’s not like they’re going to fire was taking so much of my time e-mail on Saturday, Sept. 27, me, but I do have responsibilities that my regular job was suffering. that Humane Society of War- and a level of accountability as (More precisely, I was suffering ren County Board of Directors was pointed out to me,” Scott said because my work was not getting President Douglas R. Scott had of a Sept. 27th phone conversa- done – at least not in a timely reached a decision to resign from tion with the president of the Life manner.) Every time I would set the board effective Oct. 3. Two Decisions International board. a date, something would happen days later Scott indicated he was “It is with GREAT regret that I that made it necessary for me reconsidering the timing of his intend to resign from the Board to delay the departure. In most resignation due to the sudden on October 3, 2008,” Scott wrote cases, it was something relating We do a lot of things here every day that might surprise Sept. 29th resignation of Julia H. in the Sept. 27th e-mail. In that e- to the legal issues, contract nego- you, including providing labor/delivery/postpartum rooms for Wagner Animal Shelter Director mail Scott also urged the HSWC tiations, lawsuit, and similar cir- expectant parents. Being able to stay in one room during the Tamara E. “Tammy” Zaluzney membership to reconsider a cumstances. The Board decided after just six days on the job (see planned vote to oust the entire entire birthing process means more comfort, more security that once I resign, the new offi- related stories). board of directors. and more smiles. Since 1951, we’ve been introducing babies cers will be: Ted Kane, president; In his original e-mail Scott in- In addition to Scott, the cur- to their mothers and fathers and families Mary Williams, vice president; dicated a lengthy phone conver- rent board is comprised of Mary Ken Garvey, secretary; Richard For more surprising information, including a list of our services for sation with “his boss” led to the Williams, Ken Garvey, Ted Kane Hammett, treasurer (the people mothers and babies, check us out at www.valleyhealthlink.com necessity of choosing “between and Dr. Richard Hammett. Lou to fill the positions of vice presi- and click on “Warren Memorial Hospital.” We’re caring for my real job and shelter work.” Landerer recently left the board dent and treasurer may switch if our community, one person at a time. Humane board members are un- leaving two vacancies, Scott con- they choose to do so). paid, elected volunteers. firmed on Sept. 30. The board “As I told you earlier, my boss While Scott is founder of his president said there was just one and I had a long conversation this own non-profit organization, the board vacancy at a Sept. 24 press past weekend and he made it clear pro-life advocacy group Life De- conference to introduce Za- that something had to change. cisions International, he said he luzney. Needless-to-say, I’ve known this too answers to a board of direc- At a Sept. 8 board meeting, a 1000 North Shenandoah Avenue • Front Royal, VA for quite some time, but it has tors. He said the amount of time letter signed by 19 Humane So- 540-636-0300 been getting increasingly worse he has spent dealing with humane ciety of Warren County members Mid October, 2008 • Warren County Report • Page 

“There is no way to accomplish what needs to be done at long distance. There are opportunities there and I hope they find someone to accomplish them. I had hoped to be that person but I can’t right now. It’s unfortunate …” – Tamara Zaluzney on resignation after 6 days as director of the Julia H. Wagner Animal Humane Society Shelter

Zaluzney resigns 6 days after taking shelter director’s job Personal logistics and immediate needs at shelter cited in stunning decision resign as board president effec- “I’m still a month away from be- tive Oct. 3rd (see related story). ing effectively able to commute. But following the bombshell Right now I’m driving 70 miles that his new shelter director had from my house in Baltimore to resigned two days later, Scott said my Great Falls home and then he might reconsider the timing another 70 miles to Front Royal. of his departure with the shelter It takes about three hours one now without administrative lead- way. They need someone on the ership of any kind. Scott also in- ground right now,” she said of the dicated a date of Oct. 16th would Wagner shelter. “There is no way be set for the special meeting of to accomplish what needs to be the humane society membership done at long distance. There are to vote on the challenge of the opportunities there and I hope current board. they find someone to accomplish Contacted by phone the eve- them. I had hoped to be that ning of her resignation Zaluzney person but I can’t right now. It’s said timing, the immediate need unfortunate – on the one hand for hands on leadership at the I’m kicking myself for accepting Wagner shelter and the personal the position up front. But who flux of currently trying to prepare knows, things happen for a rea- her home in Baltimore for sale son.” contributed to her decision to take another job offer. She denied that questions posed Saturday Is your busi- about her leadership as direc- ness advertis- tor of the Harford County, Md. ing in Warren animal shelter raised in the Bal- timore media last year impacted County’s most her decision. Tamara “Tammy” Zaluzney appeared enthusiastic about her new job on Sept. 24. popular news- “As I said there are problems Six days later circumstances led her to resign. everywhere – that didn’t scare paper? me off. But I had other irons in By Roger Bianchini subsequent phone conversation that challenge during the Sept. the fire and I had another offer If not, you Warren County Report he said he got the news shortly 24th press conference introduc- that is very promising and is right after 4 p.m. that afternoon. ing Zaluzney, Scott said regard- for me right now,” she said. are probably The stability Humane Society of “Tammy told me she is going less of the outcome he hoped Zaluzney said her other em- spending too Warren County President Doug- to accept a job elsewhere. She Zaluzney would be allowed to ployment choice is in the same las R. Scott hoped Tamara E. didn’t want to get into the snake implement what he described as field and closer to her two homes much to reach “Tammy” Zaluzney would bring pit – I can’t blame her,” an obvi- needed changes in operations at in Baltimore and Great Falls, Vir- fewer people. to what has been a tumultuous ously perturbed Scott said. As the Wagner animal shelter. ginia. She, however, declined to situation evaporated six days af- reported elsewhere in this issue, However, on Sept. 27, after be- specify the position. ter he introduced the new Julia H. Scott is currently dealing with a ing contacted about past con- Zaluzney said she had initially Give us a call. Wagner Animal Shelter Director membership challenge of the en- troversies Zaluzney faced in her planned to oversee work on her to the media. tire humane society board he has previous position as Executive house in Baltimore in preparation Scott informed this reporter headed for almost two years. Director of the Harford, Md. for sale for another month before 540-636-1014 of Zaluzney’s resignation at 4:40 While expressing confidence Humane Society Animal Shelter, starting at the Wagner shelter. p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29. In a he and the board would survive Scott indicated he had decided to

Scott, from pg 6 mind a good fight, but if I waited cited in a state Vet Office report. ure as shelter director. ship of the shelter was not proac- until all battles were over I would Ironically, Scott noted the com- “Whether the accusations were tive in initiatives to save animals. become a problem, I would have never be off the Board! It seems plaint leading to the surprise in- true or false, it was the Board’s re- Kerns, who was recently termi- tried to head it off, but I didn’t see there is always someone with an spection came from Farrell, who sponsibility to investigate,” Scott nated by Scott, was critical of the it until the problem was there. axe to grind.” has previously confirmed that. said in his letter. current board and its president’s “The staff does a great job, but While Farrell contends the com- Scott called the case against his treatment of staff and actions im- sometimes they believe no one Ongoing debate plaint was based on reports of an board “a sandcastle” that would pacting the health and safety of should be telling them what to untenable and unhealthy situa- crumble when confronted direct- animals at the shelter in recent do because they are at the shelter In a letter to the editor also re- tion for animals stemming from ly. months. on a day-to-day basis. But there ceived on Oct. 1, Scott disputed the overcrowding reported to her We apologize to Scott, as well As reported in related stories is a reason for the separation of recall allegations against he and by staff, Scott sees the motivation as Farrell and former shelter em- the dispute is now slated to come duties and responsibilities and his board. He also addressed his as a personal vendetta. He also ployee Michael Kerns for the ex- to a head at the recall meeting some staff refused to accept it. moratorium on euthanizations at said the reason a moratorium on clusion of their letters to the edi- tentatively scheduled for Thurs- “The only factor in making my the Wagner Shelter in the wake of euthanasia was instituted was tor in this issue due to time and day, Oct. 16. decision is the need to do my Farrell’s forced June 9 resignation due to allegations of an overuse space issues. Farrell responded in regular job and do it well. I don’t leading to overcrowding issues of euthanasia during Farrell’s ten- detail to allegations her director- [email protected] Page  • Warren County Report • Mid October, 2008

“My hope is that I can help in the healing process. And if I can’t or if I’m not allowed to, maybe someone Humane Society else can.” – new Wagner Shelter Director Tamara Zaluzney

Controversy no stranger to new shelter director Could past experiences help Zaluzney calm troubled HSWC waters? By Roger Bianchini her. tion at the HSWC’s Julia H. Wag- But with continued allegations of December 2007. Warren County Report ner Animal Shelter. animal illness and deaths linked According to her resume, Za- Board challenge looming On Sept. 24th Scott said the re- to overcrowding and no one at luzney began her work in the (Writer’s note: this story is pre- quest for a special meeting would the shelter licensed to euthanize field as general manager of the sented as written prior to the stun- As reported in a letters to the be honored and expressed con- (as of Sept. 24), it appears the hu- Reston Animal Park in 1987. She ning developments of Sept. 29th, editor exchange in our last edi- fidence he and his board would mane society board and its new was on the senior clinical staff which are covered in detail in two tion between former Shelter Di- survive the challenge. Respond- director will continue to be en- of the National Zoological Park related stories in this issue) rector Jeanette Farrell and Scott, ing to a question about allega- meshed in controversy pending from 1989-2003, during which 19 members of the humane soci- tions that in the past he has been resolution of the challenge of the time she founded and became ex- In the midst of a power struggle ety’s membership signed a letter selective in alerting the member- current board leadership and its ecutive director of the National simmering within its member- presented to Scott at the Sept. 8 ship about meetings at which oversight of shelter operations. Capital/Metropolitan Humane ship, a wave of staff turnover at board meeting requesting a spe- votes on board membership have Society. She left both those posi- its shelter in recent months, and cial meeting be called with the occurred, Scott said the entire Past controversy tions in 2003 to become executive pending civil and criminal liti- intention of ousting the current HSWC membership would be director of the Harford County gation over an unreturned pet, board in its entirety. notified by mail “at least a week It also appears Zaluzney is very Humane Society and its 60-year- the Humane Society of War- The letter cites HSWC bylaws in advance” of the special meet- familiar with infighting among old shelter, which served as that ren County Board and its Presi- allowing such an unscheduled ing. Scott estimated the current animal shelter and humane soci- community’s sole animal shelter. dent Doug Scott introduced the vote. It asserts a “lack of confi- membership at 250. Scott later ety operations. In a Sept. 27th telephone inter- woman they hope will return a dence” among the county hu- indicated certified letters would According to 2007 articles in view Zaluzney said she left the semblance of stability to their sit- mane society’s general member- be sent announcing the meeting the Baltimore Examiner written Harford post after a change in uation at a Sept. 24th press con- ship in the current board and its now tentatively set for Thursday, by Michael Santoni, Zaluzney leadership on that humane soci- ference. president. The letter references a Oct. 16. was targeted for similar criti- ety board led to a philosophical That woman is Tamara E. “Tam- recent state Veterinary Office -in “Unfortunately as some of you cism to that now being directed change of direction to what she my” Zaluzney. spection report’s finding of state know we’ve been dealing with a Scott and his board’s way. As with termed “catch and kill” in deal- Zaluzney said she was aware of code violations in the movement lot of internal issues that have Scott’s current situation, that crit- ing with animal overpopulation the still unresolved political in- of animals, an absence of ad- been taking away time from the icism originated with disgruntled issues in that community. fighting among the local humane equate record keeping on animal things we should have been do- shelter staff and volunteers at the However, Zaluzney acknowl- society membership, which Scott movements, overcrowding and ing. And I personally am tired Harford County, Maryland ani- edged the controversy first re- addressed during the Sept. 24th a failure to isolate sick animals of it, and I’d like to see us go for- mal shelter where Zaluzney was ported in the Baltimore Examiner press conference to introduce from the general animal popula- ward,” Scott said on Sept. 24th. executive director from 2003 to on Aug. 8, 2007, concerning her

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“I’m no stranger to animosity in this field. Anywhere you look, Montgomery County, Arlington … all of them have it. It’s a very emotional field. Whatever you do, you always will antagonize one group. It’s unfor- tunate but it’s the way it is.” – Tamara Zaluzney Humane Society

dle spinning,” Zaluzney added. “A board may say euthanizations are okay in all circumstances. Then you have volunteers and adopters who don’t want to kill any animal. And in reality you can’t do either. For four years [at Harford] I was saying this is what we are and this is what we are doing – and you can get on board or not.” Some, it appears, chose not. However, Zaluzney points out that in 2007 the Harford shelter had a save rate of 86 percent of the animals it housed. She said that compares to a save rate of 34 percent at the Wagner Shelter NVD reporter Robert King is flanked by HSWC Board last year. Tamara Zaluzney addresses the media as HSWC Secretary Ken Garvey, left, and Board President Doug “That’s horrible,” she said of the Board Treasurer Ted Kane listens. Scott during Sept. 24 press conference introducing Warren shelter save percentage. new shelter director Tamara “Tammy” Zaluzney. staff to do anything I was not ally nasty ones as you know. My This is now willing to do myself,” she said. hope is that I can help in the heal- leadership at the Harford animal do, you always will antagonize Zaluzney said she has already ing process. And if I can’t or if I’m shelter. one group. It’s unfortunate but Zaluzney says she hopes to im- held one staff meeting and has not allowed to, maybe someone “Outdated practices, dilapi- it’s the way it is,” Zaluzney said of prove the situation of both ani- told the board of directors she else can.” dated facilities and a constantly her experiences, as well as those mals and employees of the Wag- strongly would like improved changing staff have contributed of others in animal welfare work. ner shelter. On the animal front staff working conditions, includ- Board concurrence to the deaths and poor health of “Shelters are usually staffed by that will include improved kennel ing adding health benefits for animals at the Humane Society of younger people and volunteers. and enclosure cleaning proce- employees. In introducing Zaluzney on Harford County’s Fallston shelter, Some of them are in their first dures and more aggressive action “There’s a lot of healing that Sept. 24, Scott seemed poised to former employees and volunteers jobs without a lot of experience aimed at facilitating adoptions. needs to happen … I can’t change hand operational authority of the say. They say such shortcomings in the workplace. Shelter jobs are “Every shelter has issues with history but I can affect the fu- shelter over to his new director. have led to the accidental deaths usually low paying and often there overcrowding and disease. But if ture,” Zaluzney says of her new “She’s so talented, she’s so gift- of several animals and created an isn’t a lot of educational back- you can improve cleaning proce- job. “I told the staff, you will have ed, she has all this experience and atmosphere of mistrust among ground on staffs. When issues dures you don’t have as much of my support and we will work to I don’t really want to rein her in volunteers, staff and administra- arise sometimes you are forced to a problem with diseases spread- support the animals. Right now at all,” Scott said. “We’ve got 100 tors,” Santoni wrote in an Aug. 8, let people go and some choose to ing,” she says. there is a perception of staff ver- percent confidence we’ve got the 2007 story titled “Ex-workers lash go out in a blaze of glory.” Zaluzney also hopes to facili- sus the board. And I’ve asked the right person and frankly, we’re out at Harford animal shelter.” “The stories don’t change. Only tate public awareness of the shel- board to step back from day to as excited as anybody about the Boy, as baseball philosopher the faces do, and we all can’t be ter’s mission and connections to day operations. And if there are changes that are coming.” Yogi Berra once said – “It sounds wrong,” one former Harford shel- other groups involved in saving shots to be taken, I will take them like déjà vu all over again.” ter volunteer, who spoke on the animals. – and I have in the past, some re- [email protected] Scott said he was aware of the condition of anonymity in the “I believe very strongly in spay- controversy Zaluzney faced at Examiner article, stated. ing and neutering. I think animals her previous position. “I have volunteered in hundreds should be fixed before they are Dine and shop locally “We’ve checked her out very of shelters – animals do injure adopted out … But I don’t think thoroughly, having learned the themselves, get attacked by oth- it is our mission to deter adop- your $1.00 turns over 6 times! hard way, and stand behind her,” ers, it is unavoidable. But I have tions as a matter of principal,” she Scott said. “This was a situation never seen a facility that made it says. ROYAL OAK like here, the staff and volun- POLICY to place as many animals During her Sept. 27th telephone teers wanting power. Tammy in jeopardy as they could possi- interview with this reporter, Za- COMPUTERS took the heat for implementing bly manage. This is not what the luzney said a person certified to and enforcing board policies. The taxpayers of Harford County are euthanize had been hired and board members loved her. She is paying their hard-earned money that she had authorized the eu- a strong executive and that is pre- for,” another disgruntled volun- thanization of a dog at the shelter cisely what is needed here. The teer responded to the Examiner earlier that day. woman’s got courage and wants by e-mail in the wake of Santoni’s During the conversation Za- WINE & DUCK things to run properly and pro- August 8 article. luzney raised a distinction be- RESTAURANT fessionally.” “Sometimes your job is to see tween euthanasia of animals and Zaluzney also responded to the that an animal doesn’t leave this “killing” out of peripheral neces- Also visit: criticism directed at her in the world without having experi- sities such as space limitations Listhus Gallery Baltimore Examiner article and enced kindness. It’s a job that and overcrowding. its potential relationship to her breaks your heart every day,” Za- “Euthanasia is defined as a kind D & B Chocolates new situation here. luzney says, “but I also feel privi- death to end suffering,” she point- Architectural Old House Parts “I’m no stranger to animosity leged to be in it and to be able to ed out. “This shelter is currently Changes in this field. Anywhere you look, make a difference, to say today I in a position to have to do both.” Front Royal Bicycles Where? Montgomery County, Arlington helped improve the situation of On Sept. 24, Zaluzney said she … all of them have it. It’s a very at least one animal. would seek state certification to Main St. Front Royal emotional field. Whatever you “A shelter sort of sits in the mid- euthanize – “I wouldn’t ask my Page 10 • Warren County Report • Mid October, 2008

“The challenge we face is how can we put the economy back on stable ground so that the local restaurant owner in Warren County doesn’t lose business … so that the parents who want to send their kids to college Chet Edwards can get a loan. And frankly that’s a tough situation. I’d like to see the Wall Street tycoons in prison.” – Rep. Chet Edwards, D, 17th Texas

George‘Wall Bush’s St. home districttycoons congressman should makes the case forgo bold to action prison’ economic

Just hours before his 5:30 pm ar- would knowingly allow that to the last 8 years what has hap- rival at the Warren County Gov- happen. That was probably more pened unfortunately is the inter- ernment Center, Mr. Edwards a bureaucracy gone awry. Then est of better health care for veter- voted for the compromise Wall you look at a local gentleman, ans has taken a back seat for tax Street bailout plan that failed by twenty-something Bunky Woods, cuts for the wealthiest 1 percent 23 votes, sending the Dow Jones young, popular, athletic. And out of Americans. And I’m not here Industrial Average down by 777 of high school he volunteered to criticize wealthy people. God points and wiping out about and became a Sergeant. Right bless them. We’d all like to be $1.2 trillion in shareholder value before he came back he was shot there. But tax cuts for someone (some of which was regained with in the neck. The prognosis of him making a million dollars a year a 400-plus point rally the follow- ever walking again is bad. They never should receive higher pri- ing day). had a fundraiser for him and I ority than veteran’s health care. Prior to his meeting, Mr. Ed- remember we did a thing on the And that’s why under Democratic wards sat down for an exclusive radio and I was saying why isn’t leadership over the last two years interview with Warren County this guy living in a palace? Why in congress we have allocated $9 Report and WZRV/WFTR. do they have to have a fundrais- billion above the president’s re- Dan McDermott: I’m speaking er? It was to widen his door so his quest. So I think the key thing is Waco, TX Democratic Congressman Chet Edwards with Congressman Chet Edwards wheelchair could get through and we have to make veterans a top spoke to local veterans in Front Royal: On veteran’s from the 17th district of Texas. Is the van with the wheelchair ac- priority. issues, if you listen to the non-partisan organizations that correct – you were originally cess and other expenses not cov- The bailout issue, or the recov- such as the DAV, the Disabled War Veterans, the Iraq- the 11th then the 17th? ered by the military. And you had ery issue is I think a separate is- Afghan War Veterans, they give Sen. McCain failing Chet Edwards: That’s right. families raising money to buy ar- sue and there are Republicans grades and Sen. Obama very high grades. Q-You became a congressman mor for their soldiers in the early and Democrats on both sides of in 1990. stages of the war. How can we that issue. I think the key ques- Edwards: That’s right and I have come up with $700 billion to bail tion is whether we think we have By Dan McDermott tive’s district includes Crawford, chaired the Veterans Affairs and out Wall Street? A lot of the folks to have a recovery bill to keep Warren County Report home to a very famous ranch. Military Construction Commit- we’ve spoken to – I don’t know our economy from going into the Flanked by state and national tee. My life’s cause in congress how the calls to your office are tank which is going to keep work- Conservative Texas Democrat- staffers from the Obama presi- has been fighting for veterans and going – I imagine it’s not heav- ing people on Main Street from ic Congressman Chet Edwards dential campaign during a visit military families. I represented ily in favor of the bailout. Is there being able to borrow money to jokes that his congressional dis- to Front Royal, Mr. Edwards met for 14 years the largest military a disconnect between priorities send their children to college or trict has more roads and build- with veterans and Warren County installation in the world, Fort and what we should be doing? borrow money to buy a car and ings named after George Bush Democrats to discuss the status Hood, TX. I’ve seen first-hand How can we spend $700 billion to the stock market went down 600 than any other. That’s probably of health and other benefits for the sacrifices of troops and their bail out Wall Street when we’ve or 700 points today (777) after true since part of the Waco na- military families and veterans. families and our veterans and neglected some other areas? the House turned down the bill. that’s why I want a president who What I think we can do on the is going to make better health Wall St. & America economic recovery issue is we care and benefits for veterans a can get Democrats and Republi- high priority. That’s what Sen. Edwards: Let me say this I au- cans together and get the parti- Obama has done. thored the biggest...benefits sanship out of it and try to come Q: Speaking of vets, that’s what funding in the 77-year history up with legislation that will not Italian Restaurant we’re here to do. You look at Wal- of the VA. 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“Over the last 8 years what has happened unfortunately is the interest of better health care for veterans has taken a back seat for tax cuts for the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans … But tax cuts for someone making a million dollars a year never should receive higher priority than veteran’s health care.” – Rep. Chet Chet Edwards Edwards

turning down in a way that’s go- the country would be really dis- ing to hurt every small and me- appointed and surprised to find dium-sized community all across out that the Disabled American the country. I think what they Veterans have given Sen. McCain viscerally oppose, as I did – and only a 41% lifetime voting record it made me angry – the idea of when it comes to voting for bet- just a blank check of $700 billion ter health care and benefits for that only one person could con- our veterans. trol – Secretary Paulson. Nobody This election isn’t about honor- should have that much power over ing the service of one veteran. It’s that much money in our country. about electing a president who is I think the American people get going to fight for health care and it. They don’t want to bail out benefits for millions of veterans Wall Street. They don’t want one who served our country honor- person to have too much power. ably. On veteran’s issues, if you But thirdly they believe that we listen to the non-partisan orga- need some kind of bold action to nizations such as the DAV, the keep the credit crunch from kill- Disabled War Veterans, the Iraq- ing mom-and-pop businesses all Afghan War Veterans, they give across the country. Sen. McCain failing grades and Q: You voted for the bailout? Sen. Obama very high grades. Edwards: Yes, today I did, hav- ing opposed the original Paulson (Edited by Roger Bianchini) bill.

McCain and veterans Waco, TX Congressman Chet Edwards, center, is greeted by Warren County Dem- ocrat Chairman Eric Olson, right, as he arrives to make the case for the Obama Q: Back to veteran issues, Sen. Give your presidential campaign to local veterans and Democrats. McCain has tried to own that is- business the sue and of course he’s a former if it ever happens. [Paulson’s] doesn’t lose business, so that the but the most important thing was exposure it needs prisoner of war. In the debate he last compensation package was car dealerships don’t stop sell- that after we sell the assets that by placing an ad kept bringing up veterans issues. I think $38 million. There is not ing cars, so that the parents who the government buys if this bill Do you think he has a lock on this in the only locally- a lot of sympathy among restau- want to send their kids to college becomes law if there is still a cost issue and is that why you’re here? owned newspaper rant owners, movie theater own- can get a loan. And frankly that’s to the taxpayer then Wall Street Edwards: I revere his sacri- ers basically who have been in the a tough situation. I’d like to see security firms should be charged in Warren County. fice and courage in the Vietnam Call 540-636-1014 standard definition of a depres- the [responsible] Wall Street ty- the cost of that, not the average War but I think a lot of soldiers sion – four quarters of negative coons in prison. taxpayer in Warren County and and millions of veterans across growth or more. I talked to one Q: What are your calls running Crawford, TX that I represent. guy who said he wanted to watch right now on this bailout? Q: Every poll shows that the CNN and see people jump out of Edwards: Well the calls were majority of the American people the window. And there isn’t a lot about 5 to 1 in my district against are against the bailout. Do you of sympathy. What are your calls the original Paulson bill and think it was just poorly marketed running and what do you say to frankly I opposed the original or they are not capable of un- Americans who feel that this is Paulson bill. It was a $700 billion derstanding a complex issue like just another administration say- blank check that had no protec- this? ing ‘Trust us and we have to act tion for American taxpayers. I Edwards: The polls now show quickly or the world’s going to think there have been a lot of im- that most Americans believe that cave in?’ provements made in that bill and we’ve got to have some bold ac- Edwards: Well I think that the perhaps we can make some more tion to keep this economy from national polls are showing that the majority of Americans feel that we have to do something to act decisively and boldly to stop Decor and More Interiors For information on all Warren County Interior Decorating Consulting Services for Residential this credit crunch from hurt- Public Schools including calendars, lunch ing average working American Customers and Builders/Developers - Serving MD, WV and VA families in communities across menus, closings and the policy manual the country. But I don’t want Home, room, office • Wall/Window Treatments • Furniture & please visit: www.wcps.k12.va.us to spend one dime to bail out a Accessories • Computerized Floor Plans • Real Estate Staging • Wall Street tycoon whose greed Planning Events • Redesign and More! led our country into this terrible situation. In fact I voted against Phone: 540-635-2171 the 1999 banking deregulation Laurie Cornett Decorator - Graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburg bill because I thought it would www.decorandmoreinteriors.com Fax: 540-636-4195 lead to this kind of problem. The challenge we face is how can we Warren County Public Schools put the economy back on stable (304) 496-7358 or (304) 813-5326 210 North Commerce Avenue ground so that the local restau- Front Royal, VA 22630 rant owner in Warren County WHERE BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS COME TO LIFE Page 12 • Warren County Report • Mid October, 2008

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Citigroup buys Wachovia’s banking operations Latest subprime mortgage victim traces roots to 1879 On September 29, 2008, the more than 40 offices around the via Corporation and First Union first entry into Florida. In 2000, first branch, opened in 1782, is Federal Deposit Insurance Cor- world. Presently it is the fourth- Corporation. While the trans- legacy Wachovia made its final still operated by Wachovia today, poration (FDIC) announced largest bank holding company in action was billed as a union of purchase, which was Republic making it the longest continuous- that it was facilitating the sale of the United States based on total equals, the transaction was actu- Security Bank. ly operated branch in America. Wachovia’s banking operations assets. ally a purchase of the legacy Wa- This acquisition was burdened to Citigroup in an “open bank” chovia by Charlotte-based First First Union with many problems. Many of transfer of ownership. According Corporate information Union. First Union then took the these problems arose when First to the FDIC, the Wachovia Cor- Wachovia name. First Union Corporation had Union attempted to rapidly in- poration “did not fail” and will Wachovia is divided into four its beginning as Union National tegrate CoreStates’ systems into continue to operate as a separate, divisions: General Bank, Wealth Wachovia National Bank Bank on June 2, 1908. The bank First Union’s. CoreStates tellers publicly traded company as the Management, Capital Manage- merged with First National Bank did not receive sufficient training owner of Wachovia Securities, ment, and Corporate and Invest- Legacy Wachovia Corporation and Trust Company of Ashe- with the new systems and First AG Edwards and Evergreen In- ment Banking. traced its history to 1879, when it ville in 1958 to become the First Union and CoreStates’ systems vestments. The sale is expected The general bank services retail, was established as the Wachovia Union National Bank of North were unable to communicate to close by the end of 2008. small business and commercial National Bank in Winston-Sa- Carolina. Over subsequent de- with each other. This led to such Wachovia Corporation (NYSE: customers. The bank is number lem, North Carolina. The bank cades, but particularly during problems as account access issues WB), based in Charlotte, North two by national deposit mar- merged with Wachovia Loan and the 1990s, First Union purchased and payments not being correctly Carolina, is a diversified finan- ket share. Wealth management Trust (founded 1893) in 1911 and over 80 other banks before pur- applied to loans. cial services holding company serves the high net worth, per- remained located in Winston- chasing Wachovia. provided via its operating sub- sonal trust, and insurance busi- Salem. On December 12, 1986, The Money Store sidiaries a broad range of bank- ness. Wachovia is the fourth larg- Wachovia purchased First Atlan- ing, asset management, wealth est wealth manager in the United ta. Founded as Atlanta National CoreStates Financial purchase On June 30, 1998, First Union management, and corporate and States. Capital management Bank on September 14, 1865, and paid $2.1 billion for The Money investment banking products provides asset management, re- later renamed to First National CoreStates Financial Corpo- Store, a loan outfit known for and services. It is one of the larg- tirement, and retail brokerage Bank of Atlanta, this institution ration, headquartered in Phila- their commercials featuring est providers of financial services services. Wachovia is currently was the oldest national bank in delphia, was acquired by First Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Jim in the United States, operating the third largest full service retail Atlanta. This purchase made Union in April 1998. At the time, Palmer. Two years later, it closed financial centers in 21 states and brokerage house. The corporate Legacy Wachovia one of the few this was the largest merger in US the unit, writing off $1.7 billion. Washington, D.C., with locations and investment bank is a fully companies with dual headquar- banking history. The company from Connecticut to Florida and integrated capital raising, market ters: one in Winston-Salem and traced its history to 1781, when Merger of First Union and west to California. It also serves making, and financial advisory one in Atlanta. In 1998, Legacy the first bank in the United States Wachovia retail brokerage clients under the services bank. Wachovia acquired two Virginia- was chartered as Bank of North name Wachovia Securities na- based banks, Jefferson National America. On April 16, 2001, Charlotte tionwide as well as in six Latin Corporate history Bank and Central Fidelity Bank. After the First Union-CoreS- based First Union Corporation American countries, and invest- In 1997, Wachovia acquired both tates merger, First Union began announced it would merge with ment banking clients in selected Today’s Wachovia Corpora- 1st United Bancorp and Ameri- claiming a 1781 founding date. Winston-Salem based Wachovia industries nationwide. Wachovia tion was originally created by can Bankshares Inc, giving its The Bank of North America’s Corporation. This was viewed provides global services through the merger of the legacy Wacho- with great surprise by the finan- cial press and security analysts. Dominion Health and Fitness While Wachovia had been viewed 9816 Winchester Road, Front Royal as an acquisition candidate after  running into problems with earn- ings and credit quality in 2000, the suitor shocked analysts as Check Out many speculated that Wachovia would be sold to SunTrust. As an important part of the These Fall deal, First Union would shed its name and assumed the Wachovia Specials! identity and stock ticker. Analysts  said this move was most likely to  help First Union acquire a new • Friday night out 6:30-9pm: Bring your child in for  identity, as Wachovia’s reputa- tion was far better with consum- fitness activities while you enjoy a night out until 9pm!  ers than First Union. At the same • See our new climbing wall for kids • New member *Limited time. Loan to 72 months. Rate subject to change without notice. Qualifications time, Wachovia’s name and cor- apply. Membership required. APR=Annual Percentage Rate. If you borrow $20,000 for 72 porate identity would survive. months, your approximate monthly payment would be $312.81. specials • Tennis clinics • Saturday Sports camp!! The deal was met with criticism  and doubt by several groups.  Analysts were concerned of  First Union’s ability to merge (540) 636-2820  with another large company be- Mid October, 2008 • Warren County Report • Page 13

Today’s Wachovia Corporation was originally created by the merger of the legacy Wachovia Corporation and First Union Corporation. While the transaction was billed as a union of equals, the transaction was actually a purchase of the legacy Wachovia by Charlotte-based First Union. First Union then took the Wa- Wachovia chovia name.

Wachovia’s board of directors southeast United States (where rejected SunTrust’s offer and both banks had branches) before pledged to continue its merg- moving to the Northeast, where er with First Union. SunTrust First Union branches only had to continued its hostile takeover change their signs to reflect the attempt, and a bitter battle be- new company name and logo. tween SunTrust and First Union This process officially ended on took place over the summer. Both August 18, 2003, almost 2 years banks increased their offers for after the merger took place. Wachovia, took out newspaper In comparison to the CoreS- ads, mailed letters to sharehold- tates purchase, the merger of ers, and initiated court battles to First Union and Wachovia has challenge each other’s takeover been a success. The company’s bids. slow strategy to combine seems On August 3, 2001, Wachovia to have prevented large customer shareholders approved the First attrition rates. In fact, every year Union deal. They rejected Sun- since the merger, Wachovia has Trust’s attempts to elect a new been ranked number one in cus- board of directors for Wachovia, tomer satisfaction among major and thus, ended SunTrust’s hos- banks by the University of Michi- tile takeover attempt. gan’s annual American Customer Another problem concerned Satisfaction Index. each bank’s credit card divi- When Wachovia and First sion. In April 2001, Wachovia Union merged, the multiple sky- agreed to sell its $8 billion credit scrapers with First Union’s name card portfolio to Bank One. The came under Wachovia’s name. cards, which would have still Charlotte, North Carolina’s been branded as Wachovia, One, Two, Three, and Four First would have been issued through Union buildings became One, Bank One’s First USA division. Two, Three, and Four, Wachovia First Union had sold its credit Center (respectively), and the 55- card portfolio to MBNA in Au- story First Union Financial Cen- gust 2000. After entering into ter in downtown Miami became negotiations, the new Wachovia the Wachovia Financial Center. agreed to buy back its portfolio The merger also affected the from Bank One in September names of the indoor professional 2001 and resell it to MBNA. sports arenas in Philadelphia and Wachovia paid Bank One a $350 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. For- million termination fee. merly known as the First Union On September 4, 2001, First Center and the First Union Union and Wachovia officially Spectrum (both Philadelphia) merged to form the new Wacho- and First Union Arena (Wilkes- via Corporation. In order to pre- Barre), they are now known as vent a repeat of the CoreStates the Wachovia Center, Wachovia fiasco, the new Wachovia took a Spectrum, and Wachovia Arena deliberately long period of time at Casey Plaza. to combine the banking opera- tions of the new company. Over Wachovia today a period of several years, legacy Wachovia computer systems Wachovia is currently ranked cause of the CoreStates deal. Citi- On May 14, 2001, Atlanta-based to investors, SunTrust argued were converted to First Union number 46 on the Fortune 500 zens and politicians of Winston- SunTrust announced a rival take- that it would provide a smooth- systems. The company first be- list for 2007, with $46.8 billion in Salem suffered from a hurt of over bid for Wachovia, the first er transition than First Union gan converting systems in the revenue, and is the fourth larg- their civic pride because the city hostile takeover attempt in the and offered a higher cash price would lose Wachovia’s corporate banking sector in many years. In for Wachovia stock than First headquarters to Charlotte, partly its effort to make the deal appeal Union. because Winston-Salem is a much Toastmasters smaller city than Charlotte. The city of Winston-Salem was con- Gue’s Landscaping cerned both by job losses by the 10/6/08 & 10/20/08 move and the loss of stature from losing a corporation. First Union Painting • mowing • mulching and 7pm - 8:30pm was alarmed by the potential de- posit attrition and customer loss in the city. First Union responded other handyman services Interested in becoming a better public speaker? Check out to these concerns by placing the Front Royal’s Toastmasters club. Meetings are held in the wealth management and Caroli- Education Building of the First Baptist Church on the 1st nas-region headquarters in Win- 540-514-2316 ston-Salem. Licensed and Insured and 3rd Monday of each month. Page 14 • Warren County Report • Mid October, 2008

On 29 September 2008, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced that Citigroup will Wachovia acquire Wachovia Corporation’s banking operations.

sion so that the bank could issue stock and warrants from Citi- its own Visa cards. group. The transaction is to be an In the first quarter of2 007, Wa- all-stock transfer, with Wachovia chovia reported $2.3 billion in Corporation stockholders to re- earnings, including acquisitions ceive stock from Citigroup, valu- and divestitures. However, in the ing Wachovia stock at about one second quarter of 2008, Wacho- dollar per share for a total trans- via reported a much larger than action value of about $2.16 bil- anticipated $8.9 billion loss. lion. Citigroup will also assume Wachovia’s senior and subordi- Divestiture of banking subsid- nated debt. Citigroup intends iaries to sell ten billion dollars of new stock on the open market to re- On 29 September 2008, the capitalize its purchased banking Federal Deposit Insurance Cor- operations. The proposed closing poration (FDIC) announced that date for the Wachovia purchase Citigroup will acquire Wachovia is by the end of the year, 2008. Corporation’s banking opera- Wachovia will continue as a tions. The transaction is an “open publicly traded company and bank” transfer of ownership. will retain its retail brokerage Wachovia’s bank subsidiaries did and Evergreen asset manage- not fail, nor were they placed into ment subsidiaries. The brokerage receivership. The transaction was unit has 14,600 financial advisers facilitated by the FDIC, with the and manages more than $1 tril- concurrence of the Board of Gov- lion, third in the U.S. after Mer- ernors of the Federal Reserve and rill Lynch and Citigroup’s Smith the Secretary of the Treasury. Barney. After Steel took over, he in- sisted that Wachovia would stay Controversies independent. However, its stock price plunged 27 percent during A New York Times article titled trading on September 26 due to “Corporate Profits, From Data the seizure of Washington Mu- Sold to Thieves” published on tual the previous night. Federal May 20, 2007 described Wacho- regulators pressured Wachovia via’s negligence in screening on into putting itself up for sale over taking action against companies With the Monday, Sept. 29, 777-point drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average the weekend; had the company connected to identity theft. These and Congress continuing to bicker with each other and President George W. Bush failed, it would have been a se- companies used stolen identities over plans to prop up Wall Street and its failing financial sector, perhaps the vere drain on the FDIC insurance to remove funds from personal time is right for banks across the nation to fly this traditional US distress signal fund due to its size. Wachovia bank accounts via un- - an upside down American flag. This week Wachovia joined other financial insti- Citigroup competed with Wells signed checks. turtions such as Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch and AIG struggling to survive. Fargo to acquire the ailing Wa- The article goes on to say “In all, While this upside down flag blowing in the wind recently was the result of a bro- chovia’s banking operations. In Wachovia accepted $142 million ken rope, not a distress signal, the distress in the US economy seems very real. addition, the FDIC said that the of unsigned checks from com- In mid-September, Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis predicted the disappearance agency would absorb Citigroups’s panies that made unauthorized through merger or failure of half of the nation’s 9,000 banking institutions in losses above $42 billion; Wacho- withdrawals from thousands of coming years. Many are questioning the very nature and function of capitalism via’s loan portfolio is valued at accounts, federal prosecutors say. amidst cries for help from CEO millionaires threatening economic Armegeddon $312 billion. In exchange for as- Wachovia collected millions of for the masses if their failures aren’t supported by $700 billion or more of US suming this risk, the FDIC will taxpayer money - YIKES!!! WCR photo by Roger Bianchini receive $12 billion in preferred See Wachovia, pg 15 est bank holding company in the card company MBNA. However, United States, with banking cen- the deal fell through when Wacho- ters in 15 east coast states and via balked at MBNA’s purchase Sharp Cleaning Services Washington, D.C. Wachovia pro- price. Within a week of the deal’s vides brokerage services through collapse, MBNA entered into “Quality Cleaning at an affordable price” a subsidiary, Wachovia Securi- an agreement to be purchased Licensed and insured ties. Wachovia also has an asset by Wachovia’s chief rival, Bank management division, operating of America. Wachovia received as Evergreen Investments in the $100 million out of this deal, the • Residential and Commerical United States and as Wacho- result of an agreement Wachovia • Average sizes offices are under $895 a month via Global Asset Management predecessor First Union made in abroad. 2000 when it sold its credit card • Residential starts at $35 In 2005, Wachovia was among portfolio to MBNA. This agree- 53 entities that contributed the ment required MBNA to pay this maximum of $250,000 to the sec- sum if it were ever sold to Bank ond inauguration of President of America. In late 2005 Wacho- George W. Bush. via announced that it would end 540-671-1065 In June 2005, Wachovia negoti- its relationship with MBNA and ated to purchase monoline credit start up its own credit card divi- Mid October, 2008 • Warren County Report • Page 15

“We already know that our sales tax is not what it was supposed to be this year. If the trend continues we’ll be at least $300,000 less [state] revenue than we planned for in our budget.” – WC Public Schools Super- Schools intendent Pamela McInnis

Economy hits home at Warren County Public Schools Cost center cutbacks target anticipated state budget shortfalls By Roger Bianchini Gov. Tim Kaine said all state de- be this year,” McInnis explained. Warren County Report partments are facing cuts rang- “If the trend continues we’ll be ing from 5 to 20 percent. How- at least $300,000 less [state] rev- Four days before the Warren ever, Kaine also said cutbacks in enue than we planned for in our County Board of Supervisors school budgets would probably budget. And we’ve decided to be approved a bond issue of “up to be held off until next year. proactive in doing some things $30.15 million” to renovate old As a result of the immediate im- in anticipation of not having the Warren County High School (see pacts of the decline in sales tax amount of state funds that were related story) Warren County revenue as Virginians adjust to supposed to get, and then in an- Public Schools Superintendent new economic realities, McIn- ticipation that there are deeper Pamela McInnis verified the sys- nis said she had notified Warren cuts to come. I believe we may tem was circling the wagons in Public School’s eight school prin- make it through this year with anticipation of coming economic cipals on Sept. 25th that freezes state money – but watch out for hard times. were being imposed on a variety 2009-10.” On Sept. 26th McInnis said if of fronts. While an initial internal memos state sales tax revenues com- Included in those are: reference budget freezes, McIn- mitted to public school funding · A 50-percent freeze on discre- nis says, “I don’t know if freeze continue at the reduced levels ex- tionary non-labor budgets; is the right word, but we’re go- perienced through the first eight · A 25-percent cut in individual ing to limit discretionary non-la- It may be more than the Skyline High volleyball team, months of 2008, the system faces school substitute teacher bud- bor budgets for each of the cost pictured here at a recent car wash fundraiser, em- a $300,000 shortfall in state fund- gets; centers at 50 percent.” Those phasizing creative ways to raise money for a wide ing in the current 2009 fiscal year · A 50-percent reduction in staff cuts would impact such things as variety of public school acitivities in the future. Pub- budget. cell phone budgets classroom and office supplies, as lic officials at all levels appear to agree tightening But things could get even worse · A freeze on filling current and well as peripheral expenses such economic times are here. next year, McInnis acknowledged. future support staff vacancies; as postage and cell phone use, she Recent forecasts indicate Virgin- · A freeze on “tuition assistance” explained. partment for instance, some big Of the range of cuts, McInnis ia’s current two-year $77 billion to staff for professional enrich- “And for the other cost centers projects that are planned will said, “These things aren’t going budget could face shortfalls of $2 ment. like maintenance, transportation, proceed to maintain what’s nec- to get us a boatload of money but billion to $3 billion. With those those kinds of things we’re talking essary but there won’t be any ad- what we’re trying to do is save projections two to three times “We already know that our sales about supplies for maintenance ditional projects.” higher than earlier forecasts, tax is not what it was supposed to projects. In the maintenance de- See schools, pg 16

Wachovia, from 14 agreed to pay up to $144 million Thompson was pushed out as said “strengthens independent ing by Mexican and Colombian to end the investigation without head of the nation’s fourth-larg- leadership” at the company. money-transferring firms. The dollars in fees from those com- admitting wrongdoing. The -in est bank, becoming the latest On July 09, 2008, Wachovia investigation of the alleged laun- panies, even as it failed to act on vestigation found that Wachovia financial services executive to Corp. hired Treasury Undersec- dering also included other large warnings, according to records.” had failed to conduct suitable due be ousted amid turmoil in the retary Robert K. Steel as chief ex- U.S. banks. Meanwhile at the Furthermore, the article adds diligence, and that it would have U.S. housing market. The board ecutive, citing his vast and varied same time Wachovia announced “In a lawsuit filed last year, the discovered the thefts if it had fol- of the Charlotte-based bank financial experience as critical to a $144 million settlement for fed- United States attorney in Phila- lowed normal procedures. The said it asked Thompson, 58, to managing the company through eral charges that it had failed to delphia said Wachovia received penalty is one of the largest ever retire and replaced him on an the turbulent environment. stop telemarketers from taking thousands of warnings that it was demanded by the Office of the interim basis with Chairman In April 2008 Wachovia was advantage of thousands of elderly processing fraudulent checks, but Comptroller of the Currency. Lanty Smith. Smith had already investigated by United States consumers. ignored them.” On June 02, 2008, Wacho- replaced Thompson as chairman federal prosecutors as part of a On April 25, 2008, Wachovia via Corp. chief executive Ken last month in a move the bank probe into drug money launder- [From Wikipedia]

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“The town’s stance is they want that $12,000 a month component of the water bill that is calculated from Corridor wars the meals tax – that is what is at issue.” – Corridor restaurant attorney “Sandy” Rowe

Corridor wars headed to court – likely this month Town, restaurants at impasse on meals tax inclusion in PILOT fees By Roger Bianchini in lieu of taxes” (PILOT) fees sewer service to his clients, he itself, Rowe said. His clients are the utility service contract Sec- Warren County Report charged to corridor commercial considers the fees part of the util- contending, and he will argue in tion in question mirrors the cor- businesses. ity bill whether they are termed court that such things as meals ridor agreement section cited in The “potential litigation” over In a follow-up discussion with fees or anything else. taxes or federal employee taxes the underlined sentence above, the inclusion of the town’s 4-per- this reporter, Tewalt and Front cannot be calculated as part of the second sentence begins, “By cent meals tax in fees attached Royal Town Manager Michael Genesis the PILOT fees. Rowe asserted February 1st each calendar year, to commercial contracts in the Graham presented a copy of a that there is an attorney general’s User shall file with the Town a Route 522 North Corridor is one-month Cracker Barrel town The disputed PILOT fees were opinion citing such a distinction statement of User previous year’s about to become a reality accord- utility bill to illustrate that Rowe’s part of the 1998 Route 522 Cor- on taxes passed on by businesses taxes in the following categories ing to representatives of both request would increase Cracker ridor Agreement entered into to third parties that will help his …” – and that my friend is where sides of the argument. Barrel’s annual water and sewer by the Town of Front Royal and clients prevail in court. the meals and lodging taxes are At a June 24th press confer- bill from an estimated $6,000 per Warren County as part of a joint specified along with other taxes ence Front Royal Mayor Eugene year to $12,000. effort to facilitate industrial and Contract legalese and fees businesses are charged. Tewalt addressed a phone con- From the $12,330 meals tax commercial growth in the north- versation with Cracker Barrel component of a $13,169 month- side corridor without the neces- We asked Rowe that if such a Ancient wisdom attorney William “Sandy” Rowe ly PILOT fee component of the sity of a contentious annexation distinction exists, why would his six days earlier indicating the Cracker Barrel bill, the town is battle. Believed to be the first such clients sign contracts on water Well as the old Buffalo Spring- filing of a lawsuit on his clients’ estimating the national restau- agreement in Virginia, the pro- and sewer service that specifically field song “For What it’s Worth” behalf would occur “in the near rant will pay $140,000 in annual posed agreement was reviewed cites inclusion of the town meals from the turbulent late 1960’s future.” In addition to Cracker meals tax-based PILOT fees and approved by a three-judge tax as part of the PILOT fees? says, Barrel, Rowe represents several – hence your $134,000 gap in the panel prior to its final approval. Rowe replied that a “careful “There’s something happening other new northside corridor na- perspective of what is reasonable In return for agreeing to extend reading” of the page 2, Section here tional chain restaurants yet to be in this discussion. its central water and sewer to new 2 portion of that utility contract, “What it is ain’t exactly clear … publicly named. However, TGI- Tewalt said he never indicated businesses on northside county shows that it is simply an infor- “There’s battle lines being Fridays, Applebees and Chick-fil- the town was unwilling to further land, the agreement states those mation gathering mechanism as drawn A are among previously named discuss the impasse on the cor- business will pay “in-town sewer opposed to an agreement to pay “Nobody’s right if everybody’s corridor restaurants involved in ridor fees but that Rowe’s Sept. and water rates plus an amount fees on all the information pro- wrong …” objecting to the meal’s tax com- 19th phone call indicated his cli- substantially equivalent to the vided (that’s why he’s making the ponent of the PILOT fees. ents were taking the stance that total amount of town taxes and big bucks, I guess). Give your business the Tewalt’s short prepared state- it “was best to let a judge make license fees that such user would And who knows, in the won- exposure it needs by ment stated that Rowe informed a final decision” at this point on pay if such user was located with- derful world of litigation could he placing an ad in the only him “that his clients were not in- what fees and taxes could legally in the Town’s corporate limits be right? locally-owned newspaper terested in negotiation” and that be included as part of the 522 (emphasis added) for the same or For while the first sentence of in Warren County. those clients “would rather let the corridor agreement. equivalent activities.” judge rule in regards to the Route Asked how he reacted to that “The town’s stance is they want Schools, from pg 15 522 agreement.” information, Tewalt replied, “I that $12,000 a month component In a subsequent phone inter- said, Mr. Rowe, you have to do of the water bill that is calculat- on these things so we don’t have to touch any [primary] personnel view on Sept. 26, Rowe confirmed what you have to do. It’s the only ed from the meals tax – that is kinds of things. Right now we’re not going to fill current or future the likelihood litigation would be reaction we can have at this point what is at issue,” Rowe said of the support staff vacancies, instructional or maintenance assistants, filed in Warren County Circuit because we haven’t seen the law- breakdown in negotiations and those kinds of positions. Court before the end of October. suit. It would be great if we could move toward a court ruling on “And no new tuition assistance is going to be approved for teach- However, the attorney with the find a way of [continued] negotia- the dispute. ers that are taking courses, or anybody in the system, unless it is for Richmond branch of the high- tion without going to court.” Rowe echoed a point made to licensing or testing for additional endorsements. Regular re-certifi- powered law firm of Hunton- Both Tewalt and Graham ex- this reporter by attorney Clifford cations for teachers as of Oct. 1, we’re not paying anything toward Williams disputed the contention pressed the belief much of the L. “Clay” Athey, legal counsel to those courses.” he and his clients were unwilling fee dispute centers around the the owners of the two new north- McInnis said varsity and jayvee team away trips would be com- to negotiate further. downturned U.S. economy and side shopping centers, when the bined to conserve fuel expenses. “They’ve cut 40 trips out of their “Anytime the town wants to resultant shortfalls in commer- story of a potential lawsuit by schedule by doing that. It just means that one team will have to wait have a reasonable discussion cial revenues. However Rowe corridor restaurants over the for the other’s game to finish. my clients are more than willing pooh-poohed that notion. meals tax component of the PI- “So, that’s where we’re starting.” to talk – we are not cutting any “The issue is not dependent on LOT fees was broken on these Of the governors’ estimate on state departmental cuts, which bridges. The restaurants will talk. the economy,” he said. “They are pages in early June. That echo is would impact the state department of education prior to rippling We’ve been doing our best to talk asking my clients to pay an un- that the nature of a meals tax is down to local systems – hopefully not until next year – McInnis since May,” Rowe stated. reasonable amount for water and different than other “user” taxes points out, “If we have to reduce our budget by 5 percent of state But comments by both Tewalt sewer. All national restaurants and fees authorized by the corri- funds, that’s about $1.3 million; 10 percent is $2.7 million. The only and Rowe indicate an annual do their best to operate within dor agreement. way you can make those kinds of cuts is with people. $134,000 gap in what the two the letter of the law. And we do Rowe said his clients aren’t “Next year is gong to be really bad, I think, everywhere,” McInnis sides consider reasonable. not believe this contract is fair or challenging the PILOT fees as a predicts. “And it’s hard for localities to make up the difference. And Tewalt said that six months ago within the letter of the law.” whole, just the passing on of tax- we’re going to be very conservative [in preparing our next budget]. Rowe requested the town consid- Rowe added that since the es paid by customers of a busi- But whatever we can save out of this budget we’ll ask to be carried er charging his clients a double town’s means of enforcing pay- ness. Real estate taxes, property over to the next year, and we always do that, but we’re definitely water bill, rather than keep the ment of the PIOT fees was the taxes, business and licensing fees trying not to spend as much and make some sacrifices this year to meals tax as part of the “payment threat of cutting off water and are taxes levied on the business make it through next year as painlessly as possible.” Mid October, 2008 • Warren County Report • Page 17

“I said, Mr. Rowe, you have to do what you have to do. It’s the only reaction we can have at this point because we haven’t seen the lawsuit. It would be great if we could find a way Corridor wars of [continued] negotiation without going to court.” – Front Royal Mayor Eugene Tewalt

Mayor Eugene Tewalt, right, and Vice Mayor Bret Hrbek listen intently to contradictory opinions on the Former town Councilman Walter M. Duncan, one of town’s stance on the inclusion of the town meals tax the majority of four councilmen to vote approval of as part of 522 Corridor PILOT fees during Sept. 22 the 522 Corridor Agreement in 1998 (Duncan, Athey, council meeting. Tennett, Carter), addresses the agreement and an earlier error in former county Supervisor Matt Ted- erick’s calculation of the estimated annual Cracker Barrel water bill, including PILOT fees. Rather than $200,000 as Tederick estimated, Duncan said the bill was currently estimated at $164,091.

Matt Tederick tells council whether its a $164,000 Former town Councilman Carter Foulds explains why or $200,000 total, the estimated $140,000 meals tax he voted against the corridor agreement in 1998 portion of Cracker Barrel’s utility bill is too much. (along with Dusty McIntosh) and urged council to Tederick later said he accepted Walter Duncan’s util- base any future decisions on the agreement based ity bill figures but that did not change his basic point on current circumstances, rather than past inten- that the meals tax should not be a part of it. tions. Foulds also asserted the agreement “explicitly provided for you to do exactly what you’re doing right now” - include a meals tax in the PILOT fees. Page 18 • Warren County Report • Mid October, 2008

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Waco, TX Democratic Congressman Chet Edwards campaigned for Sen. Barack Obama’s presidential campaign in a meeting with Warren County veterans Monday September 29. (see related story pg 10)

Local builder Chris Ramsey rides roughshod into the WCGC at a late September WC Builder’s Association meeting. Actually Ramsey was asked to display the Harley, as Martha Buracker, who took the photo explains. “Chris was outside talking up the Raffle that the Samuels Public Library Foundation is holding on October 31. We told him if he wanted to sell us tickets he had to bring the Harley inside to show people what they could win for their $100 raffle ticket. Needless to say, he took the bet and it fit nicely through the front doors and into the board room.” For info on the raffle to benefit the library contact Chris or the bike at [email protected] Other prizes include a PT Cruiser or a 42” big screen TV and only 2,000 tickets will be sold.

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Editor: sen only because she would shore Nancy M. White tified of the meeting or work ses- doah Shores to get involved in up the base - without being vet- Middletown, VA sion. Phone calls have been made this community-to make sure the No one needs to say once again ted - indicates politics first, say or to Supervisor Trazyck asking for Board of Directors is fulfilling in what trying times we are liv- do anything to win. Editor: assistance regarding these meet- their fiduciary responsibilities ing. Economic woes wars - health For years Senator McCain has ings, work sessions, and other is- to this community. Please notify issues - education problems and taken the party line - eliminate Over the past few months your sues. your elected county representa- on and on. A president who was government regulations, tax paper has covered the annual Warren County has a sanitary tives and the Board of Directors only interested in grabbing pow- cuts for the wealthy, stay in Iraq election and other meetings held district agreement with Shenan- of the SSPOA. er, starting wars and rattling sa- 100 years and the fundamentals by the Shenandoah Shores Prop- doah Shores for the primary pur- bers and a congress that thought of our economy are sound (this erty Owner’s Association. Some pose of maintaining our roads. Mary Lynn Sallette regulation was bad for the coun- from a man who owns 7 houses of the residents feel that the elec- County officials continue to tell Note to Brad B., the author of try is what got us here. and 13 cars). tions were improperly held and us they cannot get involved with the “Response to Tony Cerella Now we have to choose who Senator Obama is steady, intel- there has been a lot of discussion the affairs of Shenandoah Shores op-ed piece”: Please contact will lead us out of the morass. ligent, and thoughtful. He sur- about the election since the Au- POA. However, since they collect the paper by phone or e-mail Judgement, to me, is the deciding rounds himself with competent gust meeting. Since that meeting, our road fees I would ask them to give us your full name and factor. advisors, he accepts advice and the Board of Directors has elected to get involved and try to inter- to verify your authorship of the Consider Senator McCain’s does not make snap and emo- new officers at a “work session” or vene on behalf of our residents. letter so we can print it. cynical, impulsive judgement in tional judgements. “emergency board meeting” held I urge the residents of Shenan- choosing Sarah Palin. Being able I am an elderly, white, college in September. to see Russia from your front educated Hillary supporter and I Tonight (Oct. 1) there was an- porch and repeating what you am 100 percent in Obama’s camp. other emergency “work session Soul Mountain Restaurant have been coached to say does Please consider the above as you or board meeting” but no resi- not make you presidential. Cho- make your decision. dents of the community were no- 300 E Main Street • Front Royal, VA

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“The first time I stepped on one as a paid musician was probably for Tammy Cochran and it was a nice one. Derek Wells It was definitely a nice new Prevost. It definitely wasn’t a junker.” - Derek Wells

Josh Turner’s lead guitarist Derek Wells says the band’s million dollar tour busses, seen here at the Warren County Cracker Barrel, are definitely the best way to travel: “There is a band bus, the crew bus and a bus for Josh and his wife. Jennifer has toured with Josh since I started the gig. There are usually three sections of a band or crew bus. There is the front lounge, the bunk area and the back lounge. Most of the buses are what they call 12-sleepers which means they come with 12 bunks or you can have like what we have they call ‘condo bunks’ and the bunks are larger and then you can only carry 8 bunks but that’s the setup. We have satellite TV in the front and back lounges and video game systems and there is Wi-Fi on the bus and bathrooms and some of the buses have showers and little kitch- ens and microwaves. It’s really a home away from home. There is no way we could do what we do without them. We’d be miserable.” Story next pg. WCR photo by Dan McDermott.

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I was playing acoustic guitar for a friend at a writers’ night when this guy came up to me after the set and said, ‘Man, you don’t know me and I don’t know you but I play guitar for Tammy Cochran and I can’t make Derek Wells a gig this weekend. I’ve called every guitar player I know and nobody can do it. Will you sub it? Josh Turner’s right hand man Derek Wells’ life on the road with a top country act By Dan McDermott jokes. Warren County Report Despite the 24 year-old’s long list of accomplishments, Derek At the age of 24, Derek Wells only got serious about playing is the band leader and lead gui- the guitar when he was 16. After tarist for the top-tier country act finishing high school, Derek- at that is Josh Turner, Inc. In an in- tended Western Kentucky Uni- terview with Warren County Re- versity in Bowling Green, KY for port conducted a few days after a two years where he majored in sold out high energy appearance journalism. While Derek is clear- at the Warren County Fair near ly intelligent and a quick thinker, Front Royal, VA, Wells talked of the call of the lights and stage his first big break, life on the road beckoned. He says he lost the bite with Josh Turner, recording with for journalism when he started a Dolly Parton and the joys and career in music. risks of playing in a high profile Derek’s first real paid gig was national act. for Tammy Cochran of “Angels in Waiting” fame. A tale of two Nashvilles “I was 19 in 2003 and was play- ing around Nashville for free for Both of Derek’s parents are anyone who would take me. I musicians. His dad is a guitar was playing acoustic guitar for player and producer. His mother a friend at a writers’ night when is a songwriter, singer and piano this guy came up to me after player. Derek moved from Nash- the set and said, ‘Man, you don’t ville, Arkansas to Nashville, Ten- know me and I don’t know you nessee when he was one, a fact but I play guitar for Tammy Co- that Josh Turner frequently picks chran and I can’t make a gig this on Derek about between songs. weekend. I’ve called every guitar “He’s the only guy in the band player I know and nobody can from two Nashvilles,” Turner do it. Will you sub it? And I said,

Derek Wells, left, joined Josh Turner’s band in February 2005 and was at Josh’s side playing lead guitar for packed venues over the next year as Josh’s songs slowly climbed up to the top of the Billboard country charts. WCR photo by Dan McDermott. ‘Sure. Absolutely.’ So I drove over idea is to assign regular numbers cretely as I could. It was intimi- to this guy’s house the next day to notes so the song can be eas- dating. They were nice guys but and he gave me 75 minutes worth ily transposed into any key on the there was definitely this feeling of of music and I got on Tammy’s fly. ‘Well, we like you but are you go- bus the next day and went out. “It’s tough. I mean it was defi- ing to be able to handle this show With 24 hours to learn 75 min- nitely unnerving to go get on a tomorrow....’ But it worked out utes of music, Derek relied on bus where you’re at least 10 years well and they really welcomed me his knowledge of the Nashville or probably 15 or 20 years young- with open arms, especially after Number System, a simplified er than everybody else and you the first show.” method of writing chord charts don’t know a single person. It was Derek says Tammy and the with numbers popularized by a little bit nerve-racking but luck- band liked his substitute perfor- the Chordettes in the 1950’s and ily I made it through. I just sort of mance so much he ended up stay- widely used among Nashville’s laid the charts down on the floor ing on and did a handful of gigs session players ever since. The next to my pedal board as dis- See Wells, pg 24 Page 24 • Warren County Report • Mid October, 2008

Derek joined Josh Turner’s band in February 2005 and was at Josh’s side playing lead guitar for packed ven- Derek Wells ues over the next year as Josh’s songs slowly climbed up to the top of the Billboard country charts.

but conceded that there are fac- to feed you – all those things. The get anywhere without somebody’s tors besides musical ability that upper scale guys, they could be help and you won’t get anywhere weigh on an artists mind. making anywhere from a grand without helping somebody. That’s “The musician in me would like to $1,500 a day. It just depends on the way it goes.” to say it’s all about the playing the scenario. A lot of those guys In country music, the musicians but the truth of the matter is on are on salary. There are a couple that usually play on the records a road situation like this where of acts that make a hundred or a are from a select few of the top you’re going to be on a bus travel- hundred and fifty thousand a year tier of Nashville talent. The tour- ing with somebody in close prox- on salary and they may do thirty ing band is then hired and learns imity all the time I’d say 70% of shows; they may do sixty shows.” the songs the way they were re- it is how much do they like you. Like most musicians, Derek corded. “There are probably 60 Do they think you’re going to be owns all of his guitars and uses or 70 guys in town who play on a good dude? Are you going to be quite a variety. 60-70% of the records. And then on time? Are you going to know “I use all kinds of stuff. Mainly there are a handful of other guys you’re stuff? You know, all those I use Fender guitars with Josh. who play on other stuff. There is a little things. You obviously have That seems to be the call for his lot of demo recording. There is a to be able to play well but like we gig. It depends what the situation lot of what we call ‘limited press- talked about earlier in a town like calls for. When I played for Kellie ing’ which aren’t really your major this playing well is just under- or Julianne Hough I may not have labels but are lower-end indepen- stood. Everyone who auditioned used any of the guitars I use for dent albums and things like that. that day could play well, it was Josh. It depends on what the situ- You do see a lot of other guys, the just a matter of if they played well ation calls for.” session thing is a real hard racket stylistically, did they give Josh While there are lots of budding to break into because there is a what he wanted and beyond that, stars in Nashville, Derek looks at limited number of albums being did he just get a good vibe from the race as a friendly competi- made, there is a limited number ‘em. He was there at the audition. tion. of producers and when the call He’s really laid back anyway.” “Every waiter in town is a mu- comes down and there is money Derek joined Josh Turner’s sician, singer or songwriter. It’s on the line, the producer is going band in February 2005 and was at real competitive. Take Tootsies to call the guys they know that Josh’s side playing lead guitar for Orchid Lounge, the famous bar are tried and tested and that they packed venues over the next year next to the original home of the know are going to come in there as Josh’s songs slowly climbed up Grand Ole Opry. You can go in and play great, play great parts, to the top of the Billboard coun- to any one of those places at one come up with great ideas. Those try charts. o’clock in the afternoon and run are the guys who have proven Derek Wells has no problem coming up with the “Before Josh had a band he was the risk of hearing the best guitar themselves time after time. These most frequently asked question he receives: “We’ll playing guitar and singing by player you’ve ever heard. Every- guys are great players but I can’t travel and we’ll be in Oklahoma or Ohio or wherever himself for years so he’s pretty one is sort of clamoring for the stress enough that the good play- and people will say, ‘Man, I really want to make it to comfortable with it. There are a same thing. But at the same time ing thing is pretty much just Nashville. What do I do?’ Well, you’ve got to come to couple of songs that Josh doesn’t everyone is really friendly. It’s still across the board. There are guys Nashville. Must be present to win! WCR photo by Dan play guitar on because he likes to that southern sort of atmosphere. playing down on Broadway who McDermott. free things up for mobility’s sake It’s competitive and everyone is have never played on a record in but Josh is a pretty good musi- working for the same goal but their whole life who are every bit for her until he got the call to sub deep voice. At the time of Derek’s cian. He’s got a pretty good ear. everyone likes to help each other. as good as some of the guys who for Kellie Coffey in 2004. Derek audition, Turner had just finished He went to a music college here Everyone likes to throw each oth- play on records. It’s just under- played for Coffey for about 6 or the “Your Man” album, which in Nashville and has a degree in er a line when they can. You won’t stood that you have to be good 7 months. Her biggest hit was the would produce two #1 Billboard music performance.” Billboard Top Ten “When You country singles: the title track Lie Next to Me.” and “Would You Go With Me.” How much does a touring mu- Simply Cedar Log Homes Also in the mix was a stint with “Your Man” also featured the #16 sician earn? (local dealer for Katahdin Cedar Log Homes) Julianne Hough who recently hit “Me and God.” released the single “That Song “I auditioned with about 9 From Derek’s experience, the in My Head.” Hough toured this other guys that day. The audi- pay for a touring musician runs summer with Brad Paisley, Jewel tions were at a place called SIR the gambit. and Chuck Wicks. Hough can be Rehearsal Studios in Nashville. It “Every [earnings] scenario is seen along with Paisley and Willie took about two days for them to different. It just depends on the Nelson in the Snoop Dogg video call me. The way it works is you artist and their management and for “My Medicine.” work up about 2 or 3 songs. You what they decide they want to do. walk in and set up your stuff. You Some bands are on a salary; some Josh Turner play and no matter how good or bands get paid by the show; and bad you did, they’ll look up at you some get paid by the show but Derek was touring with Kellie and go, ‘Well great. We’ll call you.’ have a retainer for when they’re Coffee when a friend who was And you pack up your stuff and off. It absolutely depends on the playing for multi-platinum artist leave. And as you leave the next artist. The low, I’d say is $250 a Josh Turner suggested Derek be guy’s coming in. It’s a very nerve- day. And it’s understood in Nash- considered for Josh’s band. racking experience that doesn’t ville you’re not going to pay for Josh Turner made his debut inspire confidence.” any room and board or travel. As simple as ABC. Affordable – Beautiful - Comfortable with the 2004 hit “Long Black Derek was quick to praise the They’re going to pay for all your If you’d like more information, contact us @ Train,” an inspirational song that talent off all the skilled guitar airline or whatever. They’re going (540) 636-8400 or [email protected] highlighted his powerful and players he was competing against to take care of you; they’re going Mid October, 2008 • Warren County Report • Page 25

“It’s kind of a running joke. You get on a high profile gig or you play on some high profile records these companies call you up and they’re going to give you something or they’re going to give you a really good Derek Wells deal on something. That’s when you don’t even need the deal. You can afford it.” - Derek Wells

these companies call you up and lounge, the bunk area and the when you get sick. In show busi- they’re going to give you some- back lounge. Most of the buses ness, there is no convenient time thing or they’re going to give you are what they call 12-sleepers for this to happen. a really good deal on something. which means they come with 12 “I had a gig about a year and That’s when you don’t even need bunks or you can have like what a half ago with Josh when I was the deal. You can afford it. I can we have they call ‘condo bunks’ throwing up on stage and they afford to go out and buy guitars and the bunks are larger and then set one of those big 5 gallon trash now but when I was 19 nobody you can only carry 8 bunks but bags off the back of the stage. And would give me a deal.” that’s the setup. We have satel- every time I thought I was going lite TV in the front and back to throw up I’d just run over there Making it in Nashville lounges and video game systems by the drum riser out of sight and and there is Wi-Fi on the bus and hang my head off the back of the Derek has no problem com- bathrooms and some of the buses stage and just throw up all over ing up with the most frequently have showers and little kitchens everything. It was awful. Nobody asked question he receives. and microwaves. It’s really a home in the audience knew. All of the “We’ll travel and we’ll be in away from home. There is no way crew knew because I had been Oklahoma or Ohio or wherever we could do what we do without sick all day. You just try to con- and people will say, ‘Man, I re- them. We’d be miserable.” ceal it as best you can. A lot of ally want to make it to Nashville. Is it hard to sleep in a bus mov- times the adrenalin will kick in. What do I do?’ Well, you’ve got to ing down the highway? You’d be surprised what you can come to Nashville. Must be pres- “How you sleep depends on the through for an hour or an hour ent to win! It’s sort of like the ses- person. Light sleepers sometimes and 15 minutes. Those are the sion musicians but on a smaller have trouble if it’s a rough bumpy days when you’re really happy scale. I mean everyone is good. road. I never have trouble sleep- you have a crew to set up and There are a lot of good players. ing on them.” take down your stuff.” And no doubt those A-list session “Every day when we wake up guys are the best musicians in the on the bus we are at the hotel. Dolly Parton world but they would be playing The bus driver is already in there Broadway too if they hadn’t met asleep. He’s parked us in the park- When Derek and I spoke, he the right person or gotten to play ing lot. He goes to sleep. We wake had just finished a demo session on the right project. It’s kind of up at our own leisure and we go for Dolly Parton who wanted to the luck of the draw to a certain up front and there will be room record some of the songs she had extent but you have to be good.” keys with everyone’s name on written over the years but hadn’t Country legend John Anderson them. There is a day sheet so we gotten down in the studio. once sang that the Cumberland know it’s 8:30 and the bus is go- “We were re-doing some of her River was filled with Nashville ing to go to the venue at 11. So I old, old songs. She found a bunch tears. know I’ve got until 11 to do what- of old songs that were just work “There are lots of talented peo- ever I’m going to do at the motel. tapes of just her singing and she ple here in Nashville who can’t You go in and get showered. You may have decided she wanted to even take smaller risks. They get back on the bus and you roll have them for herself but I’m not can’t quit their day job. You can over to the venue. There’s lunch sure. I got to play on Dolly’s last be great but if you don’t take the and a sound check. Then there record and she is just a joy and right steps or kind of by happen- is some down time and you can so, so talented. Everyone kind of stance end up at the right place go back to the motel or you can knows her for being Dolly and at the right time then no one will hang out on the bus. Then you being this icon and kind of for- ever know.” have dinner and then it’s show gets that she’s this amazing song- time and then you get back on the writer. She’s one of the best sing- Life on a million dollar bus bus and you go to sleep and you ers and harmony singers I’ve ever wake up at another hotel. Repeat been around, period.” There is no doubt about it. The ad nauseum.” tour bus is the way to travel. How do you stay skinny when The public eye “Probably the first time I ever there is a huge fancy spread at ev- stepped foot on a tour bus was ery stop? One of the side effects of play- Josh Turner made his debut with the 2004 hit “Long when I was a little kid with my “A lot of guys can gain weight. ing in a national act on stage and Black Train,” an inspirational song that highlighted parents. It was probably one of There is a big spread of food at in videos is that you will be rec- his powerful and deep voice. At the time of Derek the nicest ones at the time. The each place. You’ve got to really ognized. Wells’ audition, Turner had just finished the “Your first time I stepped on one as a either control yourself or you’ve “It was a lot worse before. We Man” album, which would produce two #1 Billboard paid musician was probably for got to be able to work out. A lot of had a few instances where we had country singles: the title track and “Would You Go Tammy Cochran and it was a our guys work out. We’ll go play done a live album for Cracker With Me.” “Your Man” also featured the #16 hit “Me nice one. It was definitely a nice basketball, Josh included. Every- Barrel and when that was out and God.” WCR photo by Dan McDermott. new Prevost. It definitely wasn’t one tries to do what they can to they were really promoting it and and then it’s a matter of being in Nightclub bands play for 4 or 5 a junker. We are fortunate. The keep thin. You have those spreads there were posters up and there the right place at the right time hours a night while national acts busses are the best way to travel. everyday but everyone has a day was this big display and so it was and proving yourself over and do a set of around an hour. There There is a band bus, the crew bus when they just say ‘I can’t.” You’ve a little bit more harried. When over.” are also other benefits. and a bus for Josh and his wife. just got to try to govern yourself.” you walk in there with Josh and Derek agreed that the job of “It’s kind of a running joke. You Jennifer has toured with Josh there is a life-size poster right playing music gets easier to an get on a high profile gig or you since I started the gig. There are The show must go on next to you the cover’s kind of extent as your career advances. play on some high profile records usually three sections of a band or crew bus. 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“You have to be a bit guarded. I’ve known musicians who have played for other artists who have had all sorts of bad stories come up. Some girl comes up and snaps a picture with someone and then the next week Derek Wells there’s some blog on the Internet with this girl and how she slept the night with the guy and he’s got a wife and two kids.” - Derek Wells

Wells, from 25 bottom and include me as their There is no doubt that Derek source?” Wells enjoys his job. But he also blown. But we haven’t had any big While there have been some knows he won’t be 24 forever. Cracker Barrel mobs in a while, concerns, Derek hasn’t yet had to “I’d like to be a studio guy full- which is good because we really go to Josh about an untrue story. time and I’d like to produce. I’m like Cracker Barrel. Josh is always “Most of the time it’s really triv- starting to produce some stuff really cool about it. We find that ial. No one, knock on wood, has here and there with some local it only takes one person. Some- ever said something like ‘Derek artists. That’s the ultimate goal. I times you’ll go places and you hates Josh’ or anything. Most of love Josh and a lot of other artists can tell that people around notice the time if it’s on the message but I would like to eventually quit who he is or notice you because boards Josh probably doesn’t traveling as I get a little bit older.” we’ve done enough videos where know about it anyway since he One of the biggest questions we even some of the band is recog- is so busy. You get used to it. As had was how Derek’s fiancé Amy nizable now. Sometimes you’ll go for stuff like that, anyone who is handles his schedule and career to a place and they’ll notice but around the situation knows im- choice. no one will come up to you but mediately that it’s not true. The “She’s great about it. You hear if one person comes up and asks unfortunate thing is that they all sorts of horror stories about for an autograph or picture that’s trick the people on Josh’s web site women who aren’t so great about all it takes. That’s like the ‘okay’ or wherever. These folks really being engaged or married to a for everybody else. It’s usually all want genuine information and traveling musician but things or nothing. Sometimes we’ll get these people are telling them lies. were really good from day one. out of there without Josh having For example, if Justin, our steel She really respects what I do and to do anything and sometimes it’s player, ever got on there and saw she thinks I’ve got a cool job. She half the restaurant. something like ‘I took this picture really loves it and she’s really Derek points out that while they when I ate dinner with Derek at supportive and I want to men- love the fans and know they are Wendy’s’ then Justin’s going to tion something about Josh. If you the cause for their success, there get on there and say ‘I was with want to go on the road and try to are times when you want to sneak Derek that night.’ So it doesn’t re- raise a family then Josh is the guy in and out of a place to get a bite ally effect any of us but it proba- you want to go with. It’s really a to eat. bly effects some unknowing Josh tame bunch of guys. No one is “Sometimes you just woke up. Turner fans.” out there partying. No one is out Sometimes it’s after a show where there tearing up hotel rooms and it was 100 degrees and we’re all Looking toward the future Josh is so family oriented. He’s sweaty and nasty and wearing really family-first. When I came our gym shorts and stuff and we “When I’m not on the road I to him and told him I was getting want to run by Denny’s and grab play around town with a bunch married I asked him if he wanted some food and there are a bunch of different musicians. I just en- me to get a sub and he said no, of people there.” joy playing music and I love play- absolutely not. We’re going to The Internet has added a new ing with Josh and I love being his block off a whole entire week. I twist on the problems caused by band leader. If I wasn’t able to want everyone to be there. I want overzealous fans. play in a gig I’d lose my mind. I’ve to be there. A lot of artists would “You have to be a bit guarded. been doing some recording. I’ve have given me all kinds of grief. When Derek Wells spoke to us, he had just finished a I’ve known musicians who have been lucky enough to get into the They’d have said ‘No way, you demo session for Dolly Parton, seen here in 2005 at played for other artists who have session world and play in some plan your wedding around our the Grand Ole Opry: “We were re-doing some of her had all sorts of bad stories come records. As band leader I’m kind shows.’ So that attitude has really old, old songs. She found a bunch of old songs that up. Some girl comes up and snaps of the extra ear for Josh to make helped. When we started dating were just work tapes of just her singing and she may a picture with someone and then sure everyone is playing right, ev- she came out to a show and once have decided she wanted to have them for herself the next week there’s some blog eryone’s playing their part. When she met everybody it was sort of, but I’m not sure. I got to play on Dolly’s last record on the Internet with this girl and we’re learning new songs I’m kind ‘Wow. These are just the nicest, and she is just a joy and so, so talented. Everyone how she slept the night with the of in charge of writing the charts sweetest, most down-to-earth kind of knows her for being Dolly and being this icon guy and he’s got a wife and two out for everybody. But it’s a great people ever so what kind of trou- and kind of forgets that she’s this amazing songwrit- kids. That’s the unfortunate thing bunch of guys so I don’t have too ble could he get in with them?’ “ er. She’s one of the best singers and harmony singers that a lot of people don’t under- much to do. They’re really great I’ve ever been around, period.” DOD photo by Tech. stand. Unless we feel that it’s ab- about playing great and doing [Some artists biographical infor- Sgt. Cherie A. Thurlby, U.S. Air Force. solutely the most innocent of in- their homework. mation provided by Wikipedia.] nocent situations we’re reluctant to take pictures anytime because some people just lie. People will just make up stuff. My mom and my fiancé get on Josh Turner message boards all the time and I can’t tell you how many times they read stuff like ‘Well my cous- New Beginnings Community Greetings in is Derek Wells and he told me “Introducing Your Business to that Josh’s new record is going to New Homeowners in our Community” have this song on it.’ Well not an *** ounce of that is true. What com- P.O. 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Derek Wells, at right, says he is looking toward the future: “I’d like to be a studio guy full-time and I’d like to produce. I’m starting to produce some stuff here and there with some local artists. That’s the ultimate goal. I love Josh and a lot of other artists but I would A praying mantis checks out a fingernail in Limeton, Virginia. Ac- like to eventually quit traveling as I get a little bit old- cording to Wikipedia, mantises are masters of camouflage and er.” See story pg 23. WCR photo by Dan McDermott. most species make use of protective coloration to blend in with the foliage or substrate, both to avoid predators themselves, and to better snare their victims. Various species have adapted to not only blend with the foliage, but to mimic it, appearing as either living or withered leaves, sticks, tree bark, blades of grass, flow- ers, or even stones. Some species in Africa and Australia are able to turn black after a molt following a fire in the region to blend in with the fire ravaged landscape (fire melanism). While mantises can bite, they have no venom, and are not dangerous to humans. They do not appear to be chemically protected; nearly any large predatory animal will eat a mantis if it is able to detect it (man- tises are generally quite aggressive towards one another, in fact, and most species are readily cannibalistic when given the oppor- tunity). WCR photo by Dan McDermott.

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“The town has always had a policy agenda process that was fair and balanced for everyone,” Sayre later told this reporter about his objection Front Royal

Council reconsiders town-county liaison meetings Agenda and legal wars also debated at Sept. 29 work session

By Roger Bianchini est. might have a unilateral authority lawsuit against the town out of gation on the immediate horizon Warren County Report to reject agenda items by law. court. Several councilmen com- considered crucial to the town’s Process debate “It’s worked as long as the town’s mented on being made aware of economic viability – the 522 A pared-back proposal for been chartered – why change?” the settlement, apparently in the Corridor Agreement PILOT fee smaller, yet formal liaison meet- Discussion of formalizing coun- Sayre asked of the town’s infor- case of the civil rights suit against meals tax case (see related story) ings with the Warren County cil’s method of conducting its mal policy. the town by former planning – the town should be kept abreast government was brought back regular meetings and submitting “We’re just trying to get a pol- director Brevetta Jordan, by a of every legal move considered if to the table at a Sept. 29th Front items for agenda approval raised icy, I don’t care one way or the reporter’s telephone call for com- the VML insurance program rep- Royal Town Council work ses- the ire of one councilman. other,” Tewalt said of whether ments on the resolution. resented the town in the case. sion. While the town attorney re- final agenda approval came from Deputy Managing Director of “My concern is if the VML is On Aug. 25th council voted 5- ferred to the initiative as “house- his office or the town manager’s. the VML Insurance Program our defense counsel, that Mr. 1, Carson Lauder dissenting, to keeping” to conform current Vice Mayor Hrbek said he would Timothy S. Ailsworth said that Mitchell or whoever the VML at- follow Vice Mayor Bret Hrbek’s meeting practices with written defer to the mayor’s opinion, but while it was typical to notify a torney is will go out and fight to lead in rejecting official liaison town codes, and adding a written asked for assurance authority for municipal representative of a win.” meetings with the county gov- guideline to codes on establishing final agenda approval wouldn’t pending settlement, with his Ainsworth assured council if ernment as too cumbersome and meeting agendas, Councilman remove a councilman’s right to company representing over 500 VML handled the case he would rife with potential controversy. Tom Sayre bristled at one aspect forward items for inclusion on municipalities on a variety of see there were clear and con- However, in the face of increas- of the proposal. That aspect was meeting agendas for their own or fronts he couldn’t guarantee it tinuous lines of communication ing criticism that it is too secre- handing the authority to approve their constituents’ concerns. always happened. He pointed out with the town on all aspects of tive in approaching some crucial agendas over to one person, in While no one indicated a belief that a client municipality always the case. Sayre’s reference to Mr. issues, council seems poised to this case the mayor. either Tewalt or Graham might had the right to reject a VML le- Mitchell was to Winchester at- reappraise the notion that out of Town Manager Michael Gra- try to exercise a personal or par- gal settlement. However, he add- torney Robert Mitchell, who has sight and off the record may be ham said he has generally over- tisan political control of agendas, ed that in such cases the VML in- represented the town on previ- the best way to proceed on is- seen creation of meeting agendas the potential danger of codifying surance program would only be ous legal matters, including the sues of mutual importance to the and forwarded them to the mayor such authority remained worri- responsible for any subsequent FDR double water bill case. town and county governments. for final approval. Mayor Tewalt some to Sayre. finding against its client up to the Ainsworth called Mitchell, “in Council is likely to vote on for- said during his 25-year tenure as “The town has always had a pol- settlement amount that had been my opinion, the best land use at- warding a new proposal for a town public works director that icy agenda process that was fair rejected. torney we have,” and highly rec- six-member liaison group to the had been the practice – develop- and balanced for everyone,” Sayre A clue to the disputed settle- ommended his services if VML county at the council meeting of ment of the agenda by the town later told this reporter about his ment may have been dropped defended the town in the corri- Oct. 6. manager, final approval by the objection. “I don’t believe power when Ainsworth commented dor suit. One objection to the liaison mayor. should be vested in one person that it was more likely a munici- proposal forwarded by Lauder As presented to council the and the best safe guard of citizen’s pality wouldn’t be notified in ad- Give your business the in late August was that the sug- proposal brought forward by the rights to government access, by vance in cases of non-monetary exposure it needs by gested membership of 10 – may- mayor to formalize the procedure and for the people, is for the poli- settlements. Sayre quickly cut the placing an ad in the only or, board chair, two members of stated the belief it was a coun- cy to remain as is since 1788.” conversation short at that point, locally-owned newspaper in Warren County. each board, the town manager, cil consensus “that its Policy for Sayre also said he was con- noting the settlement in question county administrator and both placing items on the Town Coun- cerned at the “housekeeping” could not be publicly discussed. Call 540-636-1014 municipal attorneys – was too cil Agenda for both regular meet- label staff applied to the issue, Sayre pointed out that with liti- unwieldy. ings and work sessions should which will allow council to vote The new proposal would in- become a part of the Town Code on formalizing its agenda sub- clude the mayor, board chair, one so that such portion of its rules of mission policy without a public member of each body and the procedure would be easily locat- hearing. BBQ...BBQ...BBQ! town manager and county ad- ed and readily available to Coun- However, discussion seemed 510 South Royal Avenue • Front Royal, VA ministrator. cil members as well as members to indicate the council majority According to work session dis- of the general public.” considered the potential of en- cussion, the new initiative was Robinett added that codifying abling authoritarian dictatorship Tuesday - Friday, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm brought forward by two new the procedure would prevent in- of its public processes by formal- councilmen, Tom Conkey and dividual councilmen from calling izing an authority that has been Choice of Pulled Pork, Chicken, Beef Shae Parker. Both have disputed the town manager and “demand- implicit in its existing process a the notion that their Aug. 25 ing the right” to place items on remote concern at best. Brisket, or Ribs. Choice of 1 Side, Chips & votes reflected an out of hand re- agendas after the suggested time jection of the idea of liaison, but frame for such submissions. A VML representation fountain Drink. All Home Made. $7.95 rather agreement that the larger councilman “doesn’t have that format was unmanageable. right” Robinett stated, pointing Sayre also aimed the most * Holiday Fried Turkey Orders Available. Hrbek was assured by Town At- out items submitted after noon pointed questioning at a Virginia torney Tom Robinett that reinsti- the Tuesday prior to a meeting Municipal League representative tution of official liaison meeting must be approved by the entire present to explain how a munici- Please Call for Details! did not preclude the ability of the council present and voting at that pal liability insurance program mayor and board chairman or meeting. worked. Sayre has been highly staff to maintain informal - con Sayre bristled at the notion that vocal in his criticism of a recent (540) 635-4813 tacts on issues of common inter- one person, be it mayor or staff decision to settle a VML handled Page 34 • Warren County Report • Mid October, 2008

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Steak & Elvis

Above, 11 month-old Riley Haberstich took a while to get used to her first Samurai Steak & Seafood experience involving flying cutlery and gigantic flames while being serenaded by Richard “Elvis Presley” Parker, right, who plays on some Saturdays from 6pm to 9pm. For more information call 540-551-9925. WCR photos by Dan Mc- Dermott. Mid October, 2008 • Warren County Report • Page 35

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Strength training benefits more than just muscles By Viviane Knight Florida have shown that strong to check with your doctor before take heed! fect on blood lipid levels needs Warren County Report low-back muscles are less prone beginning a program.) Glucose Metabolism Improves. further research, at least two to injury. A more recent study Resting Blood Pressure De- Glucose uptake increased as studies have revealed improved During the past few years, re- found that low-back patients had creases. Regular strength train- much as a 23 percent after four blood lipid profiles after several search continues to show that a significantly less back pain after ing alone significantly reduces months of regular strength train- weeks of strength exercise. sensible strength training pro- 10 weeks of specific (full-range) resting blood pressure. A more ing. Because poor glucose uptake To reap all these benefits and gram produces many health and strength exercise for the lumbar recent study revealed that a com- is associated with an increased feel more energized, ask your fitness benefits above and beyond spine muscles. bination of strength training and risk of adult onset diabetes, im- personal fitness trainer to help toned, stronger muscles. The ex- Arthritic Pain Decreases. Ac- aerobic exercise improves blood proved absorption is an impor- you design a safe, effective -fit citing news is that muscle cells cording to the Tufts University pressure readings even more. tant benefit. ness program including strength know no age barrier – 50 year Diet and Nutrition Letter (Sep- After two months of combined Gastrointestinal Transit Time training. old muscles have the same po- tember 1994), sensible strength exercise, program participants Increases. A study showed a 44 tential as a 20 year old’s – you are training can ease the pain of os- dropped their systolic blood pres- percent increase in gastroin- Viviane Knight is the Personal never too old to start exercising! teoarthritis and rheumatoid ar- sure by five millimeters of - mer testinal transit time after three Training Director at Gold’s Gym Researchers have discovered thritis. This is good news, because cury (mm Hg) and their diastolic months of strength training. This in Front Royal. With over 20 years that strength training provides most men and women who suffer blood pressure by 3 mm Hg. finding is significant because de- in the fitness Industry, Viviane these additional benefits: from arthritis need strength exer- Bone Mineral Density Increas- layed gastrointestinal transit time specializes in ‘over 40 fitness and Low-back Pain Decreases. cise to develop stronger muscles, es. Significant increases in the is related to a higher risk of colon nutrition’ but welcomes all fitness Several years of research on bones and connective tissue. (If bone mineral density occur af- cancer. levels and ages. She can be con- strength training and back pain you have arthritis, strength train- ter only four months of strength Blood Lipid Levels Improve. tacted at VCKnightCPT@gmail. conducted at the University of ing could be a big help. Be sure exercise. Osteoporosis sufferers Although strength training’s ef- com or (540) 660-4501. Gray Squirrel

An Eastern gray squirrel takes a break from gathering nuts in southern Warren County. According to Wikipedia, gray squirrels are mammals, and hence have live babies. They breed twice a year, the first litter being born in February or March, the second in Au- gust or September. There are normally three or four babies in each litter. Gray squirrels have a gestation period of about 45 days. The young are weaned at 10 weeks old and leave the nest between April and June. The second litters arrive in June and July, leaving the nest during August and September. Gray squirrels do not hibernate. Baby gray squirrels don’t know by instinct what is good to eat, and hence will eat all sorts of random things, leaving them broken and half-eaten. Gray squirrels can start breeding as early as 5.5 months, but usually breed for the first time at a year old. The gray squirrel can live to be 20 years old in captivity, but usually in the wild only live to about 12 years old. WCR photo by Dan McDermott. Page 36 • Warren County Report • Mid October, 2008

Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce

Job Fair 2008 will help support the Five Rings Arts Saturday, October 25th from 8:00 opportunities, as well at event tick- fering chronic and primary care with Institute. Performances are: Friday, a.m.—2 p.m. Open containers for ets available. If you are interested referrals for specialized care. Adults Are you looking for employees? October 17 - 7:30 pm; Saturday, Oc- bulky items, such as old furniture contact Rick Novak at 660.9597 or in Warren County with limited in- Join us at the Blue Ridge Arts Coun- tober 18 - 7:30 pm; Sunday, October and appliances, will be at the VDOT Kelley Miller at 631.4339. come and no health care are served cil, 305 E. Main Street, on Wednes- 19 - 2:00 pm. Tickets are $15 regu- Park N’ Ride located on Dismal Hol- Warren County residents who at St. Luke. This agency has seen day, October 22 from 10 a.m. – 6 lar admission and $12 seniors and low Road in Linden and the transfer are at least 62-years-old are being almost half of the 6000 adults in p.m. for Job Fair 2008, this dynamic students. Tickets may be purchased Station located on Shangri-La Road encouraged to register for a Se- Warren County with no health care. community event brings employers at Five Rings Arts Institute (620 Vir- (Rt. 613) in Bentonville. Oil and paint nior Athletic Passport from Warren They have a bare bones budget and and job seekers face to face. The ginia Ave, Front Royal); the Visitors will be accepted at transfer station County Public Schools. The pass- depend on volunteers…including $125 (chamber members) or $175 Center in downtown Front Royal; only. Tires accepted at transfer sta- ports provide admission to regular volunteer doctors and nurses….to (non-members) registration fee will and the Royal Oak Bookstore. Tick- tion only. Remember to cover and season home athletic events at War- perform their mission. Our second include a table, advertising for the ets may also be purchased on the secure your loads. All vehicles must ren County Middle School, Warren newcomer is the Community Transi- event, and a light lunch. For more day of the performance at the door. display current county/town wind- County High School, and Skyline tional Housing Project, offering tran- information or to register, call 635- For information and tickets, call Five shield decal or county waste decal. High School. Admission to tourna- sitional housing to individuals and 3185 or email hgrimsley@frontroyal- Rings at 636-2787. The Samuels Public Library ments and playoffs governed by families who have been previously chamber.com. The Blue Ridge Arts Council Foundation is sponsoring a Harley Virginia High School League and homeless. They provide rental as- invites everyone to join them for an Davidson/PT Cruiser Raffle. They Northern Valley Junior League rules sistance, case management, and October Business After Hours afternoon of painting, jazz, and artful are selling 2,000 tickets at $100 are excluded. The athletic depart- financial training and education. cuisine. Watch as local artists create each. The drawing will be October ments of Warren County Public While there is a huge need for tran- Join us on Wednesday, October 8th works during the event, culminating 31st at 2 p.m. All proceeds go to the Schools enjoy support from residents sitional housing in Warren County, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Bowling Green in a live auction. Sample the area’s foundation to furnish the interior of of all ages. We’re fortunate to have this agency has only three units and Country Club for Food, Fun, and finest cuisine from our many restau- the new library. For more informa- support from many residents who needs YOUR help to expand. Can the Power of Networking. BGCC rants and caterers, while listening tion contact Cheryl Harrison at 635- do not have children in our schools you help us with these agencies?? is located at 838 Bowling Green Rd. to jazz music on Sunday, October 3153 or charrison@samuelslibrary. but continue to attend our events. RSVP to the Chamber at 635-3185 12 from 4-7 p.m at Rose Hill, the net. Those interested in receiving a Se- Welcome Our New Members or [email protected] beautiful and historic home of Cor- Belle Grove on November 5th nior Passport can apply in person at rine and Ron Llewellyn. Cost of the thru November 7th, 2008 for exclu- the Warren County Public Schools AAMCO Transmission Women In Business event is $50 per person by October sive insiders’ visits to three National Administration office, 210 N. Com- (Auto Repair) 1, $60 per person after October 1 Trust Historic Sites & much more! merce Ave. , Front Royal, Va. An David (Sung Kook) Park You are invited to the Women In (Limited to 100 guests) Participat- The trip includes a visit to the Union ID including the applicant’s date of 190 N. Commerce Ave. Business upcoming “Wine Tasting ing artists to date are: Chris Ste- Church of Pocantico Hills, a gourmet birth and address is required. Appli- Front Royal, VA 22630 & Tour” at Fox Meadow Winery on phens, Michele Sommers, Wilson dinner at the acclaimed Blue Hill cations can be requested by calling 540.636.4193 Tuesday, October 21st at 5 p.m. Webb, Sara Wickham, and Charlie at Stone Barns & tours of historic 540-635-2171 ext. 261. [email protected] This will be a wonderful evening of Logan. Restaurants participating Kykuit, Lyndhurst, and The Lower The Shenandoah Area Agency networking and fun! Cost is $15 per to date are: The Apple House, Apt. East Side Tenement Museum. The on Aging is holding “Dining For Dol- The McCowan Group, LLC person. Please RSVP to 635-3185 2G, D & B Chocolates, and Vino E trip starts and ends at Belle Grove lars” fundraiser on Sundays – Sat- Representing: Foster’s Bar & Grille or hgrimsley@frontroyalchamber. Formaggio. Music will be provided in Middletown, the cost per person is urdays, September 1st – December (Restaurant) com. by Intrepid Jazz Trio. mARTkeing $595 (double room) & $995 (single 31, 2008 at Glory Days Grill in Win- Jason McCowan Seminar – Never really promoted room) and includes transportation, chester or any Glory Days that you 4355 Lawnvale Dr. Member News your art or not sure where to start? hotel accommodations, exclusive may frequent. When you dine at a Gainesville, VA 20155 Have a few ideas for promotion but tours, the Blue Hills gourmet Din- Glory Days Grill on your designated 703.357.3108 Wakefield Country Day School not sure how to implement? Ready ner, a private luncheon at Kykuit and nights, the restaurant will contribute [email protected] would like to invite members of the to sell your art? Come learn innova- wine & cheese reception at Lynd- 10% of your total food purchases to community to join us at our annual tive ways to sell through the internet hurst.. Space is limited, so please the SAAA. Simply ask your server Town Of Front Royal Fall Festival, on Saturday, October and other creative venues plus much contact Betsey Anderson asap at for a copy of your guest check (not 11th from 11-2 p.m. Admission is more to put your work on the fast (540) 869-2028 or by email at band- credit card receipt), and mail it to Monday, October 13th, 7 p.m. at the free, and families can enjoy a num- track to success. Seminar to be pre- [email protected] to register or SAAA, 207 Mosby Lane, Front Roy- Warren County Government Center ber of events such as a 5-K race, sented by Kelly Walker on Tuesday, for more information. al, VA 22360. For more information Monday, October 27th, 7 p.m. at the yard sale, moon bounce, a variety October 28 from 6-8 p.m. at BRAC. On Saturday, November 8th at contact Kellie at 635-7141 ext. 205. Warren County Government Center of games and activities, delicious Cost is $30 (10% discount to BRAC 6:30 p.m. the Front Royal Rotary As we again begin the fall sea- foods, and more. All participants in members) Deadline to register is Club will once again host their an- son, your United Way also begins County Of Warren the 5-K race will receive a T Shirt, October 24. Call 540.635.9909 or nual “Cash Party”. This year it will its annual community campaign. and prizes will be given in a number email ambermitchell@embarqmail. be held at the Shenandoah Valley Your United Way consists of only Tuesday, October 7th, 9 a.m. at the of categories. If you are interested com to register. Golf Club. In addition to the $10,000 one county…Warren County. This Warren County Government Center in running, contact Mike Kenney at The 7th Annual Northern raffle it will also include casino means that donations received at Tuesday, October 21st, 7 p.m. at the the school at 540-635-8550 ext. 224 Shenandoah Valley 2008 Juvenile games and a Las Vegas theme. The the United Way headquarters are Warren County Government Center for more information. WCDS is a Diabetes Research Foundation Cash Party is one of Front Royal used within the borders of Warren PS-12 college preparatory school lo- Walk to Cure Diabetes will be held Rotary’s major fundraising events of County only. Specifically, this year Upcoming Events cated at 1059 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Saturday, October 25th, 2008. It will the year. Proceeds from the event the United Way represents 14 local Flint Hill, Virginia. begin and end at the First Baptist go to fund many youth related activi- health and human service organi- October 8-Chamber Board of Direc- We are pleased to announce that Church. Registration starts at 9 a.m. ties including Little League football zations…groups that are available tors, 3:30 p.m. at the Chamber Front Royal Women’s Resource For more information call Carol Dod- and baseball, school scholarships, to our Warren County friends and October 8-Business After Hours, Center is teaming with the Five son at 540-636-3607 or email carol. Boy Scouts, 4-H, youth civic orga- neighbors when they are in need. 5:30 at Bowling Green Country Club Rings Arts Institute to present a [email protected]. nizations, and camps. In addition, This column will highlight our two October 9- Adult Leadership, Educa- dynamic one-woman performance The County of Warren & Anti- Rotary contributes to local projects newest agencies…St. Luke Com- tion Day of the play Shirley Valentine, starring Litter Council of Front Royal/War- that promote the arts, community munity Clinic and the Community Front Royal’s own Sally Anderson. ren County and Allied Waste will beautification, recreational activi- Transitional Housing Project. St. All proceeds will benefit FRWRC and be sponsoring “Warren County Fall ties, and non-profit events. There Luke Community Clinic is Warren www.frontroyalchamber.com 2008 Residential Clean-Up Day on are currently many sponsorship County’s only free health clinic of- Mid October, 2008 • Warren County Report • Page 37

[email protected] Bo Kane

you out here too. swer. He’s still a little (badly if my for- mad that when mer grammar The Round–Up we moved Jack teachers are Man’s Eye View was “busy”. r e a d i n g ) By Bo Kane mention of the current admin- The competition in schools I still talk but that’ll Warren County Report istration sets the sparks flying, seems to be getting fiercer and to Jack and pass, and but at the end of it all, everyone starting earlier than when I try to help y o u ’ l l When it comes to family, it takes leaves with the same convictions went to elementary school, and him out, h a v e a lot of effort to disagree without they showed up with. So, don’t reading comprehension is a big but I’m on m o r e being disagreeable. feel like the Lone Ranger; these key to learning. So I thought I’d my own in time for are very polarizing times. And share one little maneuver I used this, and your true Dear Bo: some folks feel a comfort zone with two of my nephews a long it is get- f r i e n d s . in family gatherings, where they time ago. We were sitting in the ting to be And every My family gets together often think they can say anything as den watching cartoons when a nuisance. time one on the weekends, with aunts, long as it’s “the truth”. No mat- I asked them to read the title. W e ’ v e of your real uncles and cousins at my par- ter how mad it makes the rest Neither got it right. When I known him a ents house. We have two insti- of the family. In some families, asked if they read much they l o n g gators (both men, by the way) the matriarch can demand they said “only when the teacher that often turn the dinner dis- “simmer down!” and the rest of makes us”. That afternoon we cussion to politics, even when them know she means it, and went to the store and bought they know it will probably start quickly turn the discussion to three Archies, a Batman and a big fight. Everyone knows football or tv. You can be that a Fantastic Four comic book. that we don’t all agree, and I matriarch, Kate, or you can try When I saw that they liked think some of them do it just to diffuse the arguments right them, I got them subscriptions to make the others mad. And at the start with humor. “Nip to Batman. By years end, they now that it’s election season, it’s it in the bud” to quote Barney upped their reading proficiency time and I don’t want to lose his friends does something kind for even worse. Any suggestions Fife. Right at the outset jump by two grade levels. I’m not friendship but I’m not sure that you without looking for any- on how to make the men in the in sweetly with something like saying it’ll work for everybody, it’s worth it anymore. How can thing in return, you’ll appreci- family back off so that we can “Oh, you have an opinion about but it worked for us. If you and I get him to realize that being a ate them a whole lot more. have a more pleasant dinner? that? What a surprise! Well, I’m your kids don’t read together friend is a two-way street? sure everyone agrees with you every night, then maybe get- The Round-Up Kate R. that these campaigns are run by ting them something they enjoy J.L. good and honorable men / that reading is the key. By the way, I heard from a lot of parents Dear Kate this economic mess is really no now that those kids are both out who are concerned that their one’s fault. How about them of college, the original comics Dear J, kid is in an elementary class Your letter took me way down Redskins, huh?” If they keep we bought that day are worth a taught by someone a few notch- memory lane, where cussin’ it up, tell them to take it outside whole lot of money. I should’ve I’ve had a couple of friends like es down from the Teacher Of and discussin’ anything and ev- until they learn it’s more impor- told them that the comics were that myself; guys I only heard The Year. It made me remem- erything at ten decibels was tant to be respectful than to be a LOAN. from when they either wanted ber back to a time when it was normal. Even today the mere “right”. The weather might help something, or wanted to feel made very clear to me that not sorry for themselves out loud. all of the learning is in the class- Call your friends and ask them Never offered to help out in any room. One day my daughter to drive you to the airport. The situation, but always seemed to came home from 1st grade and ones who will drive you are your need a hand. The epitome of asked me if I wanted to hear a true friends. The rest aren’t bad the old saying: A friend who’s song that she learned at school. people, but they’re just acquain- ALWAYS in need ...is a pain in When I said “sure” she sang a tances. the rear. Here’s what I did: I song that began with “There’s a smiled at them and confronted place in France, where the na- -Jay Leno them straight up. I told each of ked ladies dance. And the men them that they were taking ad- don’t care, ‘cause they don’t wear vantage of the friendship, and underwear...” Kids learn on the Dear Bo, suggested that they call some- playground, in the cafeteria, and time when they didn’t want at home. Teachers can be a big My husband and I have a anything, maybe even offer me influence, but they’re with your friend who we’ve known for a hand sometimes. And “the kid for a short time. A parent’s many years, and it has become next time you show up at my influence is forever. a very one-sided relationship. door around dinnertime, you He’s a friend who always has a better have a couple of pizzas Bo Kane is a former problem or needs our help. This under your arm”. One guy got newscaster in Charlot- is becoming a source of con- it, and we’re still friends. The tesville and a graduate tention with my husband and other I haven’t seen in over five of the University of Notre me because my husband has years now. He’s probably tak- stopped taking his calls. When ing advantage of someone else. Dame. You can reach him he looks at caller ID and sees If your “friend” hits the bricks at MansEyeView@gmail. that it’s “Jack” he doesn’t an- you might feel bad about it now com Page 38 • Warren County Report • Mid October, 2008 Activities and events Please e-mail brief calendar notices in this format to: [email protected]

12th Annual Autumn yodeling and other surprises, by the Warren Heritage Society ets on sale now! Mike at the Gazebo located Conservation Festival goodies, etc. More info (540) at (540)636-1446. in Downtown Front Royal: October 4 & 5: 10am - 3pm 635-5788 featuring a touch of Europe Main Street Melodies/ “Shirley Valentine” Play with a German Festhaus and Smithsonian’s National Zoo National 4-H Week Octoberfest October 17-19: 7:30pm family friendly non-alcoholic Conservation and Research October 5-11: 2pm-5pm October 11: 3pm-9pm (2pm matinee) Biergarten with Polkas and Center 1500 Remount Road, yodeling and other surprises, Front Royal. Talk one-on-one Warren County youth will join Enjoy the sounds of DJ The Front Royal Women’s goodies, etc. More info (540) with world-famous scientists others in Virginia and across Mike at the Gazebo located Resource Center is pleased 635-5788 and explore the tools and the nation to kick off a new in Downtown Front Royal: to announce three Front technology used to understand year by celebrating National featuring a touch of Europe Royal performances of Main Street Melodies/ animals and their habitats and 4-H Week. A 4-H Open House with a German Festhaus and the beloved women’s play Octoberfest get a sneak peak at a few of will be held at the Warren family friendly non-alcoholic “Shirley Valentine”. The 3rd October 25: 3pm-9pm CRC’s endangered animals. County Government Center. Biergarten with Polkas and performance will be on October The family friendly festival also Each night will showcase a yodeling and other surprises, 19 at Five Rings Little Theater, Enjoy the sounds of DJ features kid-friendly activities different 4-H Activity. Monday: goodies, etc. More info (540) 620 Virginia Avenue. “Shirley Mike at the Gazebo located and live music. Lunch and Livestock & Horses Tuesday: 635-5788 Valentine” is a dynamic in Downtown Front Royal: beverages available for Afterschool Wednesday: play about a woman who featuring a touch of Europe purchase. Get information Science Thursday: Head, rediscovers herself in mid- with a German Festhaus and and your pass online at www. Heart, Hands & HEALTH! Taste of the Arts life. Tickets are $15/12 and family friendly non-alcoholic fonz.org/acf.htm or at the Friday: 4-H Camps. Join us October 12 may be purchased at the Five Biergarten with Polkas and Front Royal Visitor’s Center for activities, meet 4-Hers, and Rings Arts Education Center, yodeling and other surprises, at 414 East Main Street. A win a free 4-H shirt! Show your Our biannual live art event the Royal Oak Bookshop and goodies, etc. More info (540) $30 car pass admits up to six enthusiasm for 4-H and wear returns this fall at Rose Hill, the Downtown Front Royal 635-5788 visitors. For ticket information green on Wednesday, Oct. 8th home of Corinne and Ron Visitors’ Center. More info: (540)635-6540 – We’re “Keeping It Green!” Llewellyn. Participating artists 636-2787 Main Street Melodies/ For more information about (to date- more to be added) Octoberfest North Warren Volunteer Fire Warren County 4-H and these include Chris Stephens and Main Street Melodies/ October 31: 3pm-9pm & Rescue Department Fire programs contact, Morgan Wilson Webb. Jazz music will Octoberfest Prevention Riggs at (540)635-4549. be provided by Intrepid Jazz. October 18: 3pm-9pm Haunted GAZEBO with DJ October 4: 11am-2pm Cuisine from local and regional Dracula and guest ghouls Main Street Melodies/ restaurants will be featured as Enjoy the sounds of DJ located in Downtown Front We will be having the following: Octoberfest well. For more info call (540) Mike at the Gazebo located Royal: featuring a touch fire demonstrations, EMS October 8: 3pm-9pm 635- 9909 or email Kym Crump in Downtown Front Royal: of Europe with a German table with free blood pressure at [email protected] featuring a touch of Europe Festhaus and family friendly checks, moon bounce, face Enjoy the sounds of DJ with a German Festhaus and non-alcoholic Biergarten with painting, 911 simulator phone, Mike at the Gazebo located Main Street Melodies/ family friendly non-alcoholic Polkas and yodeling and other dare, free food and goodie in Downtown Front Royal: Octoberfest Biergarten with Polkas and surprises, goodies, etc. More bags for all. Equipment will featuring a touch of Europe October 15: 3pm-9pm yodeling and other surprises, info (540) 635-5788 also be on display (we also with a German Festhaus and goodies, etc. More info (540) just got a new brush truck). family friendly non-alcoholic Enjoy the sounds of DJ 635-5788 Skyline High School More info: 540-635-8699 Biergarten with Polkas and Mike at the Gazebo located Holiday Bazaar yodeling and other surprises, in Downtown Front Royal: Warren County Democratic November 9: 9am-2pm goodies, etc. More info (540) featuring a touch of Europe Committe 3rd Annual “Androcles and the Lion” 635-5788 with a German Festhaus and Scholarship Banquet A variety of vendors will be October 4: 1:30pm and family friendly non-alcoholic October 18: 6pm on hand and food will be 4:30pm Bluegrass Party Biergarten with Polkas and available. Interested vendors, October 10: 7pm-10pm yodeling and other surprises, Social hour and silent auction tables may be rented for $15. Five Rings Very Little Theatre goodies, etc. More info (540) at 6pm and dinner begins at Call Lisa at 540-869-0959 or is pleased to announce the Everyone is invited to 635-5788 6:30pm. Tickets $30. Calvary Karen at 540-635-5278. first production of its five play Browntown’s Bluegrass Episcopal Church 11 N. Royal Children’s Theatre Series. Pickin’ Party 0....held at 3rd Thursday Art Walk Ave, Front Royal. More info: Notices Performances will be matinees Browntown Community Center October 16: 5pm - 8pm Barbara Greco 540-631-4557 at 1:30 and 4:30 pm. Tickets in Browntown, Virginia. You North Warren Volunteer Fire and Res- are available in advance at will hear gospel and old time You are invited to the 3rd cue - Company 10 hosts an all you can eat the Visitors Centre by the music by acoustic instruments Thursday Art Walk held in Japan Comes to Virginia breakfast the third Saturday of the month only. All levels of musicians Downtown Front Royal. This October 21: 7pm (next one June 21) from 7 AM to 11 AM Gazebo or at Five Rings Arts & at the Fire hall on the corner of Rockland Education Centre, 620 Virginia welcome. Food/Drinks are is your time to enjoy Historic available for sale. More Main Street, enjoy & collect Dr. Rosemary Smith, an Road and RT 522. Menu includes pan- Avenue. For more information, cakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, sausage call 540-636-2787. Information: (540)636-3588. art! Meet at E. Main St. in art historian, will present a gravy, biscuits, baked apples, coffee and Front Royal. More info (540) lecture on Japanese art and juice. $6.00 adults, $4.00 children under Main Street Melodies/ 38th Annual Festival of 635-5788 aesthetics at Blue Ridge Arts 12. Proceeds benefit the fire company. Octoberfest Leaves Council Gallery. For more info October 4: 3pm-9pm October 11: 9am - 6pm call (540) 635- 9909 or email Shenandoah Farms Volunteer Fire Dept Enjoy the sounds of DJ 12th Annual Shenandoah Kym Crump at kcrump1@ • Bingo at 7pm Every Monday • 6363 How- Mike at the Gazebo located Enjoy the 38th Annual Festival Valley Hot Air Balloon and embarqmail.com ellsville Rd • 540-837-4190 in Downtown Front Royal: of Leaves in Downtown Front Wine Festival 2x $500 Jackpot awarded • All U Can eat featuring a touch of Europe Royal along Main and Chester October 17 - 19 Main Street Melodies/ breakfast • third Sunday of the Month • with a German Festhaus and Streets. The day will be filled Octoberfest 8:00am - 12:00pm • featuring homemade family friendly non-alcoholic with a parade, dinners, crafts, Please visit www.historiclong- October 22: 3pm-9pm sausage gravy, omelets made to order, Biergarten with Polkas and live entertainment, heritage branch.com/balloonfest or call pancakes, bacon, sausage, cereal, toast, sites and much more. Hosted 877-868-1811 for details. Tick- Enjoy the sounds of DJ hashbrowns, juice, coffee, etc. Place your classified ad in the most widely-read newspaper in Classifieds Warren County by calling (540) 636-1014.

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Call 540- experience. 540-683- per, grow your business and Jeannie Davis at 304- prayers answered. SERVICES save money at the same money. Call 540-636- 636-1014. 6103. time. 636-1014. 1014. 897-5860. No Brainer AVAILABLE Promote your business SWM SEEKS female JOHN’S SMALL to more people for less for mate or friendship. LANDSCAPING money. Call 540-636- 540-868-2098. SERVICE 1014. No job too small ! If you can’t do it, The Three Big Ones FOR RENT: Spacious 1 bedroom apartments I CAN ! $625 per month. Water & sewage included. Weed pulling, grass By Kevin S. Engle Extra storage available. Coin operated laundry mowed, flower Warren County Report room in bldg, planting, veg. garden 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhouses $775 per planted, etc. My wife is a stretcher. She stretches her muscles by practicing yoga and Pilates. She stretches month. Includes water and sewage. Private her mind by reading books. And unfortunately for me, she stretches the truth, at my expense. She decks and yard space surrounding complex. has three favorites that she’s repeatedly used on me over the years. I call them the Three Big Ones. Coin operated laundry on site. 540-683-1093 You might even be familiar with them. Pets accepted in both locations. Quiet neigh- Number one. “It won’t take long.” borhood located corner of West 6th St. and No Brainer She utters these seemingly harmless words every time we begin a home repair or home improve- Virginia Ave. ment project. I’ve come to despise those words. When it comes to mechanical abilities, my wife Ask about our 1 month free rent special. Quali- Promote your busi- and I are complete opposites. She has them and I don’t. Remember the TV show MacGyver? The fied applicants may receive a discounted secu- ness to more people lead character could do just about anything. Give him a safety pin, chewing gum and duct tape, and rity deposit. for less money. Call look out. My wife is the same way. I’m more like Mr. Magoo, the blind bumbling cartoon character. For more information please call 540-665- Add to that my lack of patience and low frustration level, and you’ve got a bad mix. And of course, 1611. 540-636-1014. every project we tackle takes longer than it should. The easy job that was supposed to take an hour requires all afternoon. The all day jobs take all weekend. And yet, my lovely wife has the audacity, the nerve, to say it again the next time. “It won’t take long.” I don’t believe her anymore. Truth stretcher. Number two. “It won’t take me long.” I hear this one when she’s in the bathroom getting ready. It doesn’t matter where we’re going or what time of the day it is, she’ll be late. I hate to be late. If my life depended on it, I couldn’t tell you what she’s doing in there. She doesn’t wear a lot of makeup, so that can’t be it. Her hair is fairly short and she doesn’t blow dry it, so that’s out too. I don’t know what’s occupying her time, but there’s something going on in the bathroom. And then, when she’s almost done, she’ll say it will just be D H S ? another minute or two. That’s wifespeak for five. At least. idn’t finish igh chool Truth stretcher. You need your GED! Number three. “It won’t cost much.” Really? My wife doesn’t like to go to the mall. That’s every husband’s dream isn’t it? But who Want to get it FREE? needs the mall when you get truckloads of catalogs delivered right to your mailbox? She looks through catalogs more often than I look through the refrigerator, and I like to snack. Sure, maybe the FREE GED Practice Tests & Classes seat cushions for the back porch aren’t all that expensive, but let’s not forget about the drying racks Blue Ridge Technical Center & Samuels Library for the laundry room. And the lamps for the great room. And plates for the kitchen. And bath towels. And a refrigerator for the basement. It never ends. Every time she picks up a catalog, I can hear

the cha-ching of a cash register in some other state. “Don’t worry,” she assures me, “it won’t cost Engle’s Angle (540)667-9744 or (800) 435-5945 much.” www.frederick.k12.va.us/djh/adulted Truth stretcher. It’s ironic. My wife is the stretcher, but that’s what they’ll carry me out of the house on the next time I hear one of the Three Big Ones. Must be 18 or older to participate Northern Shenandoah Valley Adult Education The author has never stretched the truth to his wife. Well, there was the time … Page 40 • Warren County Report • Mid October, 2008 Souled Out Saturday, Oct. 4th

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